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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the effects of Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) ATCC 33277 infection on expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in rat vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMC).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>An infection model of rat VSMC invaded by P. gingivalis was established in vitro. The mRNA of ICAM-1 was measured through reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Compared with the control group, an apparent and statistically significant increase in expression of ICAM-1 mRNA was observed after 8, 16, and 24 h in P. gingivals-infected rat VSMC (P<0.05). The expression reached its peak at 16 h. Statistically significant differences were observed in the 8 h group and in the other two experimental groups (P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Infection of P. gingivals in rat VSMC can cause increased expression of ICAM-1, which may have an important function in the progression of atherosclerosis.</p>
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Animals , Rats , Cells, Cultured , Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 , Muscle, Smooth, Vascular , Myocytes, Smooth Muscle , Porphyromonas gingivalis , RNA, MessengerABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the effect of basic aloe mastic on the healing process after tooth extraction in rats. Methods The models of tooth extraction wound were established by extracting the left and right maxillary first molares in 60 Wistar rats,and randomly divided into two groups. Right sides of teeth extraction socket were used as experimental groups,experimental group 1 was filled with 30% aloe mastic ,experimental group 2 was filled with 50% aloe mastic. Left sides of teeth extraction socket were used as control group. The histological observation was performed after tooth extraction at 2,4,6,8,11,and 15 days. Results There was a significant difference of the wound areas between experimental groups and control group at early stage (15 d) after tooth extraction (P
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the disinfecting effect of electrolyzed-oxiding water(EOW) on dental(instruments) contaminated after clinical operation.METHODS Use K-reamer and high-speed handpiece as objects of test.(K-reamers) were disinfected by EOW and 2% glutaraldehyde for 5min and 10min,respectively.And(handpieces) were disinfected by EOW and autoclave sterilization,respectively.The samples were collected from each(K-reamer) and each handpiece′surface and its water-canal before and after disinfection.The samples were done germiculture.RESULTS Disinfecting K-reamer for 10min,the disinfection rate of two disinfectants(EOW and 2%(glutaraldehyde)) were both 100%.Disinfecting handpiece with EOW(by surface-wiping,immersing and rinsing the water-canal)or autoclaving sterilization,the disinfection rate of EOW and 2%glutaraldehyde were both 100%.(Disinfecting) handpiece with EOW(by surface-wiping,immersing and rinsing the water-canal) or autoclaving(sterilizaion),the bacteria contaminated on handpiece′s surface and in the water-canal could all be killed,while(disinfecting) handpieces with EOW only by surface-wiping,and immersing,in the water-canal there were still a lot of bacteria.CONCLUSIONS The disinfecting effect of EOW is reliable and safe compared with 2%(glutaraldehyde) and autoclave sterilization.