M2 Macrophages regulate cementogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells by modu-lating oxidant-antioxidant system and mitophagy / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective:To investigate the effects of macrophage(Mφ)polarization on the cementogenic differentiation of human perio-dontal ligament stem cells(hPDLSCs)and the underlying mechanism.Methods:Human monocytic THP-1 cells were induced to M0,M1 and M2 Mφ subsets,then RPM1 1640 medium or supernatants of different Mφ phenotypes were mixed with an equal volume of ce-mentoblastic induction medium to generate conditioned mediums(CMs),and termed as CM-Control,CM-M0,CM-M1 and CM-M2,respectively.hPDLSCs were cultured with different CMs,and the hPDLSCs sheets were then wrapped around treated dentin matrix(TDM)to generate cell sheet/dentin complexes.The complexes were subcutaneously implanted into nude mice.The cementum-like tissue formation was evaluated by HE staining,immunofluorescent staining(IMF)and qRT-PCR were used to detect the expression level of cementogenic differentiation-related markers bone sialoprotein(BSP),cementum attachment protein(CAP)and cementum pro-tein-1(CEMP-1),oxidant-antioxidant system-related markers superoxide dismutase 1(SOD1)and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(NRF2),mitophagy-related markers PTEN induced putative kinase 1(PINK1)and microtubule asso ciated proteins 1A/1B light chain 3(LC3).Results:In vivo,CM-M2-treated hPDLSCs(CM-M2)group formed more cementum-like tissues and expressed higher protein levels of CAP,CEMP-1,SOD1,PINK1 and LC3 than that in other groups.In vitro tests showed that,compared with CM-Control group,hPDLSCs incubated with CM-M2 increased the levels of BSP(P＜0.01),CAP(P＜0.001),CEMP-1(P＜0.01)and SOD1(P＜0.05),while no statistically significant difference was detected for NRF2(P＞0.05),and increasedthe expression of PINK1(P＜0.05).Conclusion:M2 Mφ regulate the cementogenic differentiation of hPDLSCs possibly via modulating oxidant-antioxidant system and mitophagy.

Preparation,characterization,and in vitro biological performance evaluation of PLGA electrospinning membranes doped with metformin-loaded hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective:To prepare PLGA electrospinning membranes doped with hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles loaded with metformin and investigate their biological properties.Methods:PLGA(Control group)and PLGA/HMSN/Met electrospun membranes(Experimental group)were prepared by electrospinning technology.The microscopic morphology of the 2 groups of electrospun mem-branes was observed by SEM.The hydrophilicity,elemental composition and in vitro drug release were detected by contact angle meas-urement,EDS,and drug release test,respectively.SEM and laser scanning confocal microscope(LSCM)were used to observe the growth of periodontal ligament stem cells(PDLSCs)on the 2 groups of electrospun membranes,and CCK-8 assay was used to detect the cell proliferation.Results:Both electrospun membranes had extracellular matrix(ECM)-like fiber structures.The PLGA/HMSN/Met electrospun membranes could slowly release Met for up to 35 days,and the hydrophilicity of PLGA membranes was improved by HMSN-Met doped.The composite electrospun membranes had good cell biocompatibility in vitro,and could promote cell proliferation.Conclu-sion:Modification of PLGA with HMSN-Met can improve the hydrophilicity of PLGA electrospun membranes,continuously release Met,and have good cell biocompatibility.

Third molar-related knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and medical history of 904 Chinese adults: a cross-sectional survey / 浙江大学学报（英文版）（B辑：生物医学和生物技术）

This study investigated the perceptions and medical history of third molars (M3s) and assessed the prevalence of visible M3s (V-M3s) among 904 Chinese adults. The enrolled participants were interviewed to complete a structural questionnaire focused on sociodemographic information and their understanding of, attitudes toward, behaviors regarding, and medical history with respect to M3s. In addition, the number of V-M3s in the cohort was determined by oral examination. Logistic regression analysis was performed to explore the association between individuals' sociodemographic characteristics and their perception of M3s or the presence of V-M3s. The Chi-square test was used to compare the actions taken against symptomatic M3s and the corresponding outcomes among different groups divided according to respondents' sociodemographic factors. In total, 904 completed questionnaires were gathered and analyzed. Nearly half (43.9%) of the respondents knew nothing about M3s, and only 12.7% provided correct answers to all the questions asked. Male sex, older age, occupation involving physical labor, and no previous dental experience were active factors in unawareness of M3s. Male sex was also significantly associated with the presence of at least one V-M3 and negative behavior about symptomatic M3s. In terms of medical history, 192 participants reported having had at least one M3 extracted (438 in total), and 72.6% of the M3s were removed due to the presence of related symptoms or pathologies. In conclusion, the population investigated had a shortage of knowledge about M3s and adopted negative attitudes and actions about M3-related problems.

Periodontitis may induce gut microbiota dysbiosis via salivary microbiota / 国际口腔科学杂志·英文版

The aim of this study was to identify whether periodontitis induces gut microbiota dysbiosis via invasion by salivary microbes. First, faecal and salivary samples were collected from periodontally healthy participants (PH group, n = 16) and patients with severe periodontitis (SP group, n = 21) and analysed by 16S ribosomal RNA sequencing. Significant differences were observed in both the faecal and salivary microbiota between the PH and SP groups. Notably, more saliva-sourced microbes were observed in the faecal samples of the SP group. Then, the remaining salivary microbes were transplanted into C57BL6/J mice (the C-PH group and the C-SP group), and it was found that the composition of the gut microbiota of the C-SP group was significantly different from that of the C-PH group, with Porphyromonadaceae and Fusobacterium being significantly enriched in the C-SP group. In the colon, the C-SP group showed significantly reduced crypt depth and zonula occludens-1 expression. The mRNA expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and tight junction proteins were significantly higher in the C-SP group. To further investigate whether salivary bacteria could persist in the intestine, the salivary microbiota was stained with carboxyfluorescein diacetate succinimidyl ester and transplanted into mice. We found that salivary microbes from both the PH group and the SP group could persist in the gut for at least 24 h. Thus, our data demonstrate that periodontitis may induce gut microbiota dysbiosis through the influx of salivary microbes.

Removal of nonimpacted third molars alters the periodontal condition of their neighbors clinically, immunologically, and microbiologically / 国际口腔科学杂志·英文版

Considering the adverse effects of nonimpacted third molars (N-M3s) on the periodontal health of adjacent second molars (M2s), the removal of N-M3s may be beneficial to the periodontal health of their neighbors. This study aimed to investigate the clinical, immunological, and microbiological changes of the periodontal condition around M2s following removal of neighboring N-M3s across a 6-month period. Subjects with at least one quadrant containing an intact first molar (M1), M2, and N-M3 were screened and those who met the inclusion criteria and decided to receive N-M3 extraction were recruited in the following investigation. M2 periodontal condition was interrogated before M3 extraction (baseline) and at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Improvements in clinical periodontal indexes of M2s in response to their adjacent N-M3 removal, along with changes in inflammatory biomarkers among gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and the composition of subgingival plaque collected from the distal sites of the M2s of the targeted quadrant were parallelly analyzed. Complete data of 26 tooth extraction patients across the follow-up period were successfully obtained and subsequently applied for statistical analysis. Compared to the baseline, the periodontal condition of M2s was significantly changed 6 months after N-M3 removal; specifically, the probing depth of M2s significantly reduced (P < 0.001), the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-8 concentration involved in GCF significantly decreased (P = 0.025), and the abundance of the pathogenic genera unidentified Prevotellaceae and Streptococcus significantly decreased (P < 0.001 and P = 0.009, respectively). We concluded that N-M3 removal was associated with superior clinical indexes, decreased GCF inflammatory biomarkers, and reduced pathogenic microbiome distribution within the subgingival plaque. Although the retention or removal of N-M3s continues to be controversial, our findings provide additional evidence that medical decisions should be made as early as possible or at least before the neighboring teeth are irretrievably damaged.

Periodontal tissue engineering and regeneration / 中华口腔医学杂志

The clinical management of periodontal disease is a global concern, and the regeneration of periodontal tissue defects due to periodontitis faces a huge challenge in the field of regenerative dentistry. Although conventional periodontal therapies focusing on in flammation control could stop or delay the progression of the disease, periodontal regeneration remains an elusive but laudable goal. Since late 1980s, concerted efforts have been made to accelerate and augment periodontal repair by using guided tissue regeneration (GTR), guided bone regeneration (GBR) and a wide range of other regenerative paradigms. Those advances have largely improved the clinical outcomes of periodontal therapies. In the past several years of 21st century, many progresses were made in the developments of stem cell therapy and tissue engineering, including remarkable biological discoveries in the laboratory as well as great curative successes in preclinical scenarios. The use of the principles, techniques and procedures of tissue engineering in periodontology showed great potential to regenerate new functional periodontal tissues such as alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, root cementum and finally and predictably the normal structure and functionality of the periodontium around a previously diseased tooth.

Evolution of the HA, NA and NS genes of H5N1 avian influenza viruses from sewage in live bird markets in Changsha, 2014 / 中国人兽共患病学报

The aim of this study is to analyze the evolutional and molecular characteristics of Hemagglutinin (HA),Neuraminidase(NA)and non-structural (NS) genes of H5N1 avian influenza virus (AIV) from sewage in live bird markets (LBMs) in Changsha,2014.Five hundred and one specimens were collected from environment in LBMs in Changsha,2014,and real-time RT-PCR was used for influenza A typing and subtyping (H5,H7 and H9) detection.Sequencing were used for the positive of single H5.The sequence homology of HA,NA and NS genes of the viruses were analyzed with the online Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST).The phylogenetic trees for HA,NA and NS genes and the ClustalW Multiple alignments of amino acids were constructed using MEGA 5 and BioEdit software,respectively.Results showed that of 501 environmental samples,177 (35.33 ％) samples were positive for influenza A viruses and H5 subtype.Eight H5N1 subtype AIV were confirmed by sequencing from the samples of the positive of single H5.Phylogenetic analysis indicated that most of HA genes of the H5N1 subtype AIV strains isolated in Changsha city were located in 2.3.2 and clustered into new subclade,and the most of NA and NS genes in this study were clustered into subclade 2.3.2.1b.QSG of the HA protein of the receptor binding site were found in these H5N1 viruses,and the characteristics was shown to be associated with increased affinity of HA to the glycan-receptors of AIV.In strains from this study,we did not found amino acid substitutions of the NA protein at H275Y and N295S,and sensitive to neuraminidases,and the high pathogenicity molecular characteristics of HA,NA and NS genes were showed in these viruses.In conclusion,molecular characteristics of the HA,NA and NS of these H5N1 subtype viruses in this study showed high pathogenicity,but that may not facilitate human infection.So,the prevalence and genetic evolution of this virus should be closely monitored.

Analysis on diabetes prevalence and its risk factors among adults in Changsha city / 中华健康管理学杂志

Objective To analyze the diabetes prevalence and it's risk factors among adults in Changsha city and provide the scientific evidence for diabetes prevention and control. Methods The stratified multi-stage cluster sampling method was used to collect data of residents(≥18 years old)from 5 counties or districts as the subjects during 2013 to 2014. The survey included structured questionnaire, physical examination and blood tests. Risk factors of diabetes were analyzed by Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 19 812 subjects were investigated. The effective response subjects were 19 580; 1 970 subjects had diabetes and the crude prevalence of diabetes was 10.06%. The prevalence rates of male and female was 8.95%(746/8 335) and 10.88%(1 224/11 245) respectively, with statistically significant difference(χ2=19.80, P<0.01). The prevalence rates of urban and suburb were 11.34%(1 048/9 238)and 8.92%(922/10 342)respectively,which has statistical significance (χ2=31.82,P<0.01).The prevalence of diabetes between 1.10%and 18.03%among all age groups, which has statistical significance among different age groups(χ2=797.67, P<0.01), and increased with the increase of age(χ2trend=731.99, P<0.01). The prevalence of diabetes of those whose educational background was Junior high school, senior high school, college, bachelor or above was 10.88%(1 529/14 050), 9.06%(290/3 201), 6.94%(97/1 398), 5.84%(52/891) respectively, The difference of diabetes prevalence also showed statistical significance among population with different educational background(χ2=46.62,P<0.01). The prevalence rates of people with hypertension and without hypertension were 18.33%(1 180/6 437)and 6.02%(790/13 132) respectively, which has statistical significance(χ2=723.68, P<0.01). The results of multi variant logistic regression analysis indicated that high blood pressure(OR=2.24), obesity(OR=2.12), overweight(OR=1.48), living in urban area(OR=1.54) and high age(OR=1.36)were independent risk factors of diabetes. Conclusion The diabetes prevalence in Changsha was high. The comprehensive prevention measures according to risk factors of diabetes should be taken, especially should focus on the people 40 years of age or older, with high blood pressure, being overweight or obese and living in urban area.

Progress in the study of dental tissue-derived stem cells / 实用口腔医学杂志

Dental stem cells(DSCs)possess the characteristics of stem cells and can be effectively obtained from iatro-waste products (such as impacted wisdom tooth and the extracted teeth for orthodontic reason).It has been proved that DSCs are the important sources of stem cells for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine research.Research of these stem cells will create broader space for tissue engi-neering and regenerative medicine and will have important values in translational research.This review gives an overview of the research pro-gress of dental stem cells,and presents some new findings of several common dental stem cells as well as the application in tissue regenera-tion.

Development and progresses of periodontal tissue regeneration in clinical research / 实用口腔医学杂志

Along with recent advances in biological signal molecule and tissue engineering technology,periodontal regeneration has been gained more and more new opportunities,but also faces many challenges.This paper briefly reviewes the preclinical and clinical studies of periodontal tissue regeneration,highlighting the latest achievement and progress in the clinical study of biological signal molecules and stem cell therapy in the treatment of periodontal disease worldwide.

The use of cell-sheet technology in the regeneration of periodontal tissue and pulp-dentin complex / 实用口腔医学杂志

As a novel concept for cell delivery,cell sheet may retain the extracellular matrix and adhesive proteins,avoid the use of bioma-terials for delivery,and increase cell survival rate while reduce cell loss following cell transplantation.This review summarizes the use of cell sheet technology for periodontal and pulp-dentin complex regeneration,highlights recent progresses and future challenges in this field.

Study on the Drug-loading Pattern of BMP 2 Slow-release Microspheres / 中国药房

0.05)between DA and DE when the diameter of gel microspheres was20?m～40?m.CONCLUSI_ ON:The drug-loading pattern of BMP 2 -DEX-GMA gel microspheres can be influenced by its particle size,but its drug release character can not be changed,the controlled release of drugs can be achieved through changing the nature of its drug-loading material.

Echocardiographic Evaluation of Left Ventricular Function before and after Percutaneous Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty / 中国医师杂志

Objective To evaluate left ventricular function before and after percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty (PBMV) by echocardiography. Methods Left ventricular function of 80 patients who underwent PBMV were estimated by echocardiography before and after operation. Results Left ventricular end-diastolic volume (EDV), cardiac output(CO), systolic volume (SV)and ejection fraction (EF) significantly increased 1 week after PBMV, but Left ventricular end-systolic volume (ESV) had no change. EF improved as mitral valve area(MVA)increased, But it had no change while the pressure gradient across the mitral valve(PG)reduced. Left ventricular function had no further improvement 3 months after PBMV. Conclusion Left ventricular function of most of the patients was improved as EDV increased after PBMV, especially early stage after PBMV. MVA was the most important factor which influenced the left ventricular function. There was no significant correlation between EF and the PG reduction after PBMV.

Preparation and Evaluation of BMP_2 Carrying Gel Microspheres by Dextran-glycidyl Methacrylate / 中国药房

OBJRCTIVE:To study the feasibility and the preparation of bone morphogenetic protein-2(BMP 2 )carrying gel microspheres by dextran-glycidyl methacrylate(DEX-GMA)and to make an initial study on the drug-loading and drug releasing function of gel.METHODS:The orthogonal test was conducted with the reaction temperature,the addition of DEX-GMA and Span-80,the stirring speed and so on as investigation factors,the best preparation technics of BMP 2 -DEX-GMA gel microspheres was optimized and the finished products of which were given an initial determination.RE-SULTS:The BMP 2 -DEX-GMA gel microspheres preparation could be made by suspension polymerization,the optimized preparation technics including the reaction temperature was30℃,the addition of DEX-GMA and Span-80were0.6%and0.06%respectively,the stirring speed was300r/min,the BMP 2 -DEX-GMA gel microspheres from the above formulation take good shapes with the particle diameter at20?m～50?m,the envelopment ratio was(78.52?4.34)%,the quantity of drug-loading was(10.68?1.34)%,and the swelling ratio was85.9%,which has a good stability and redispersibility.CON-CLUSION:The preparation technics of gel microspheres drug-loading system is simple and the loading dosage is high,which can be used as a bioactive drugs carrier.

Cardiac contraction and calcium transport function after severe burn injury in rats / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)

OBJECTIVE: To examine the function change of myocardial calcium transports and determined what role the change plays in cardiac dysfunction after severe burn injury in rats. METHODS: The contraction and relaxation properties of the left ventricle (LV) were studied in the isolated hearts preparations of Wistar rats at 3, 8, and 24 h after a 30% TBSA (total body surface area) full-thickness burn. The calcium transport function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) was measured by the millipore filtration technique. RESULTS: The maximal rate of LV pressure (plus minusdp/dtmax) of the burn group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P<0.01). In addition, the calcium-dependent ATPase activity and the coupling ratio of SR were also markedly depressed. CONCLUSIONS: It indicates that the decrease in the SR calcium transport function is one of the important mechanisms for the cardiac contractile dysfunction after severe burn injury.

Development of a hydrogel microsphere delivery system for rhBMP2 / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective: To design and synthesize a novel vector for rhBMP2 delivery system in tissue engineering. Methods:Dextran glycidol methacrylate(dex-GMA) was synthesized with dextran(dex) and glycidol methacrylate(GMA).Dex-GMA microspheres were prepared by suspension polymerization. The swelling behavior of the microspheres was evaluated by the swelling equilibrium parameter Q. The biodegradation properties of the dextran-based hydrogel microspheres were assessed by the surface morphology before and after biodegradation. Results:Microspheres of dex-GMA in the size(diameter) of 20 to 80 ?m with good configuration were produced. Q value of the microspheres with the diameter of 20-30 ?m was 10.9?3.3,that of those with 70-80 ?m 8.9?6.4.Stirring speed, span-80(emulsifer) quantity and the proportion of dex-GMA affected the size of the microspheres. rhBMP2 was enveloped into the microspheres. Complete degradation of the microspheres was observed during 20 to 40 days at 37 ℃ in normal saline. Conclusion: Dex-GMA hydrogel microspheres may be a release controlling system for rhBMP2 delivery.

Prevention of multiple organ failure in early stage of severe burns with immediate fast fluid infusion in dogs / 第三军医大学学报

Fifty percent TBSA third degree burns was inflicted to 24 dogs and they were treated with immediate fluid infusion (8 dogs),delayed conventional infusion (n=8),and delayed fast infusion (n=8),It was found that in the immediate and delayed fast infusiong groups,strike volume,strike index, left ventricular strike work index,right ventricular strike index and femoral arterial pressure were maintained at a level more than 50% of the normal and were gradually restored.Their pulmonary artery wedge pressure was larger than 1.3 kPa.ALT and LDH were increased but never exceeded the preburn level.DB,TB,UN,Cr,PaO2,P(A-a)O2 were maintained in the normal range.MDA RCR,ADP/O,ATP,positive blood culture rate,mortality rate and morbility of multiple organ failure were all lower than those of the delayed conventional infusion group.It is believed that in the early stage of burn injury,the development of multiple organ failure can prevented effectively with immediate infusion and partially with delayed fast infusion while delayed conventional infusion exerts no protection at all.

Changes of organ water content in the early stage of 50% third degree burns in dogs / 第三军医大学学报

In order to verify the effects of postburn fluid infusion on the tissue water content,extravascular water volume,residual blood water volume,and total water volume of the major organs were measured in dogs inflicted with 50% TBSA third degree burns and the dogs received no fluid infusion,immediate infusion or delayed infusion respectively.It was found that the water contents of most of the canine organs,no matter they received fluid infusion or not,were higher than those of the control.The increase was especially marked in the extravascular water volume and less marked in the residual blood water volume,which suggests that the increase of water content of most of the organs of the burned animals results mainly from tissue edema rather than congestion and/or stasis of blood.