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BACKGROUND: Dentin particles, tricalcium phosphate/collagen protein composites and Bio-oss particles can repair jaw defects, but the excellent osteogenic effect is not clear. OBJECTIVE: To compare osteogenic effects of three different bone graft materials on mandibular defects in beagle dogs. METHODS: Eight 1-year-old beagles were selected. A boxed bone defect area of 10 mm × 8 mm × 2 mm was prepared at the bilateral mandibular external oblique line and randomly divided into four groups with four bone defect models in each group. Undemineralized dentin particles were implanted in group A; tricalcium phosphate/ collagen protein composite materials were implanted in group B; Bio-oss particles were implanted in group C; and group D was used as blank control. Three months after transplantation, the samples were taken for histological observation. The experimental animals were approved by the Ethics Committee of the Experimental Animal Center of Dalian Medical University. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) In group A, dentin particles were slightly absorbed, surrounded by new bone tissue; new bone trabeculae and capillaries could be seen, and a large number of fibrous connective tissue surrounded dentin particles in the central area of bone graft. In group B, a small number of new bone trabeculae and osteoblasts could be seen; a large number of powdered β-tricalcium phosphate particles and a small amount of inflammatory cells could be seen in the fibrous connective tissue; and some β-tricalcium phosphate particles were surrounded by new bone tissue. Bone marrow cavity could be seen in the new bone. In group C, some Bio-oss particles were surrounded by new bone tissue; some Bio-oss particles were wrapped by surrounding fibrous connective tissue, and fibers, particles and new bone were intertwined. There was no new bone formation in group D, and many capillaries could be seen in a large number of fibrous connective tissue. (2) The rate of new bone formation in groups A, B and C was higher than that in group D (P < 0.05); the rate in groups A and C was higher than that in group B (P < 0.05). (3) The results show that all the three kinds of bone graft materials can promote the formation of new bone. The short-term osteogenic effects of undecalcified xenogeneic dentin particles and Bio-oss particles are better than tricalcium phosphate/collagen protein composites, but the long-term effects need to be further observed.
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Objective:: To investigate the effects of pilose antler polypeptide on the abilities of proliferation and collagen secretion of mouse embryonic fibroblasts NIH/3T3, and to clarify the relevant mechanisms. Methods: The NIH/3T3 cells were treated with different doses 1.56, 3.13, 6.25, 12.50, 25.00, 50.00, 100.00, and 200.00 mg • L_ 1) of pilose antler polypeptide as experimental groups, the cells treated with 0 mg • L_ 1 pilose antler polypeptide were used as blank control group, and the cells treated with 50.00 fig • L-1 basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) were used as positive control group. MTT assay was used to detect the survival rates of NIH/3T3 cells in various groups. ELISA assay was used to detect the collagen secretion of NIH/3T3 cells in various groups. Wound healing assay was used to detect the migration abilities of NIH/3T3 cells. Western blotting method was performed to detect the expression levels of p-ERK 1/2 in the NIH/3T3 cells in various groups. Immunofluorescence method was used to detect the expression levels of transforming growth factor-fil (TGF-J31) in the NIH/3T3 cells in various groups. Results: Compared with blank control group, the survival rates of NIH/3T3 cells in positive control group and 6.25, 12.50, 25.00, 50.00, 100.00, 200.00 mg • L_ 1 pilose antler polypeptide groups were markedly increased (P < 0 . 05 or P < 0 . 01). Compared with blank control group, the levels of type I collagen protein in the culture solution of the NIH/3T3 cells in positive control group and 6. 25, 12. 50, 25. 00, and 50. 00 mg • L_ 1 pilose antler polypeptide groups were markedly increased (P < 0 . 05 or P < 0 . 01), and the levels of type IE collagen protein in the culture solution of the NIH/3T3 cells in positive control group and 12. 50 and 25.00 mg • L_ 1 pilose antler polypeptide groups were markedly increased (P < 0 . 05). Compared with blank control group, the scratch healing rates of NIH/3T3 cells, and the expression levels of p-ERK 1/2 in the NIH/3T3 cells, and the expression levels of TGF-J31 in the NIH/3T3 cells in positive control group and 12. 50 mg • L_ 1 pilose antler polypeptide groups were markedly increased (P < 0 . 05 or P < 0 . 01). Conclusion: Pilose antler polypeptide can promote the proliferation, and collagen secretion of NIH/3T3 cells and increase the migration ability, which may be achieved by activating the phosphorylation of ERK 1/2 and increasing the expression of TGF-J31.
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Objective: To explore the effects of gentiana scabra bage on the expression of hepatic collagen proteins in Paragonimus skrjabini rats with liver fibrosis. Methods: Immunohistochemical technique was used to observe the changes of content of hepatic type I, III collagen proteins in Paragonimus skrjabini rats with liver fibrosis before and after the gentiana scabra bage treatmeat. Results: Comparing with the model group, changes of hepatic type I and type III collagen proteins in gentiana scabra bage treated group were significantly weakened. Conclusions: Gentiana scabra bage treatment can reduce the content of hepatic type III and type I collagen protein significantly in Paragonimus skrjabini rats with liver fibrosis, thereby, playing the role against hepatic fibrosis.
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Objective: To investigate the effect of extract from callus of Saussurea involucrate (ESI) on the proliferation and differentiation of osteosarcoma cells MG-63 and explore its anti-osteoporosis and mechanism. Methods: Using human osteosarcoma cells MG-63 for the study, the effect of ESI on the proliferation was detected by MTT and LDH methods; The activity of alkaline phosphatase activity (ALP) and the level of hydroxyproline (Hyp) were investigated by related reagent kit; The effect of ESI on mineralized nodules was observed by Alizarin red staining and quantified by CPC, the expression of OPG/RANKL was measured by RT-PCR and Western blotting, and the proliferation, differentiation, mineralization, and OPG/RANKL expression levels of MG-63 were assayed when medium contains both p38 inhibitor SB203580 and ESI. Results: MTT and LDH assay showed that ESI (< 125 μg/mL) was non-toxic to MG-63, and it promoted the proliferation at the concentration of 31.25 and 62.5 μg/mL; ESI could significantly increase the ALP activity, Hyp content, and amount of mineralized nodules; At the mRNA level, ESI could significantly up-regulate OPG expression and down-regulate RANKL expression; At the protein level, ESI could significantly increase the ratio of OPG/RANKL; SB203580 could reverse the acceleration of ESI on the proliferation, differentiation, mineralization, and OPG/RANKL expression of MG-63. Conclusion: ESI has the facilitating effect on the osteoblast proliferation, differentiation, and mineralization; The mechanism may be associated with the expression of OPG and RANKL, as well as the signal transduction pathway of p38 Mitogen-activated potein kinase (MAPK).
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Objective:To explore the effects of gentiana scabra bage on the expression of hepatic collagen proteins in Paragonimus skrjabinirats with liver fibrosis.Methods:Immunohistochemical technique was used to observe the changes of content of hepatic type Ⅰ, Ⅱ collagen proteins in Paragonimus skrjabinirats with liver fibrosis before and after the gentiana scabra bage treatmeat. Results:Comparing with the model group, changes of hepatic type Ⅰand type Ⅱ collagen proteins in gentiana scabra bage treated group were significantly weakened.Conclusions:Gentiana scabra bage treatment can reduce the content of hepatic type Ⅱ and typeⅠcollagen protein significantly in Paragonimus skrjabinirats with liver fibrosis, thereby, playing the role against hepatic fibrosis.
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OBJECTIVE@#To explore the effects of gentiana scabra bage on the expression of hepatic collagen proteins in Paragonimus skrjabini rats with liver fibrosis.@*METHODS@#Immunohistochemical technique was used to observe the changes of content of hepatic type I, III collagen proteins in Paragonimus skrjabini rats with liver fibrosis before and after the gentiana scabra bage treatmeat.@*RESULTS@#Comparing with the model group, changes of hepatic type I and type III collagen proteins in gentiana scabra bage treated group were significantly weakened.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Gentiana scabra bage treatment can reduce the content of hepatic type III and type I collagen protein significantly in Paragonimus skrjabini rats with liver fibrosis, thereby, playing the role against hepatic fibrosis.
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Objective To observe the expressions of matrix metalloproteinase 1(MMP1) and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase1(TIMP1) and the collagen type Ⅰ,Ⅲ deposition in the liver tissues,and evaluate the possible fibrosis mechanism of patients with chronic hepatitis B(CHB) in the way of degradation of collagen. Methods The specimens of the biopsy liver in 50 cases with CHB were detected for the expressions of type Ⅰ,Ⅲ collagen proteins,MMP1 and TIMP1 by immunohistochemical staining. Results The expressions of type Ⅰ,Ⅲ collagen proteins and TIMP1,were significantly increased along with the advancing of hepatic fibrosis.There was a positive correlation between the expressions of type Ⅰ,Ⅲ collagen proteins and TIMP1. Conclusions Hepatic fibrosis in the patients with CHB may be related to increase of TIMP1 expression that inhibit the degradation of collagen.
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Objective To explore how to increase the production and improve the quality of collagen protein from cod skin to offer reference for exploition and utilizing fisheries waste material accordingly.Methods The collagen protein from cod skin was extracted by pepsin methods primarily.Results and conclusion A comparison of the productions of collagen protein from different additions of pepsin,we suggested that the optimum addition of pepsin was 1%(w/w) and the optimum ratio between cod skin and solvent was 1∶10.
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OBJECTIVE:To prepare collagen bilayer minipellet of recombinant human erythropoietin(rhEPO)and for which to establish a content determination method.METHODS:The bilayer minipellet was prepared and shaped by pressuriz-ing gel with the collagen protein as coating material and the sodium chondroitin sulfate as releasing moderator;the content of rhEPO in minipellet was determined by RP-HPLC.RESULTS:The linear range of rhEPO was0.25～20?g/ml(r=0.9998),the average recovery rate was96.2%,the intraday RSD was0.9%and the interday RSD was2.6%(n=3).CONCLUSION:The preparation for the rhEPO bilayer minipellet is easy and the content determination method of which is accurate and reli-able.
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Objective: To observe the alteration of type Ⅰ collagen protein gene expression after arterial injury and investigate its effect on the development of restenosis. Methods: Firstly, theexperimental carotid arterial injury rabbit model was constructed. Then, Northern blot, in situ hybridization and histomorphometric analysis were used to detect the expression of procollagen mRNA and the accumulation of collagen protein 1,2,4 weeks after injury. Results: Type Ⅰ collagen mRNA increased 1 week after injury, peaked 2 weeks later and decreased 4 weeks later. The deposition of the collagen protein account for a high percentage of space in neointima on histomorphometric analysis. Conclusion: Collagen protein may play an important role in the development of neointima and restenosis. [