TNF-α promotes the quantity and ICAM-1 expression of endothelial microparticles / 医用生物力学

Objective To study the role of cyclic strain-modulated tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) played in the quantity and intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1(ICAM-1) expression of endothelial microparticles (EMPs). Methods The endothelial cells (ECs) primarily cultured from rat aorta were applied with 5% cyclic strain (to simulate normal physiological condition) and 18% cyclic strain (to simulate hyper-tension condition), respectively, by using FX-4000T cyclic stain loading system for 24 hours at the loading frequency of 1.25 Hz. The mRNA expression of TNF-α under different amplitudes of cyclic strain was determined by real time-PCR. The TNF-α was then used to stimulate the ECs from rat aorta, and the supernatants were collected and ultracentrifuged to get endothelial microparticles (EMPs), which were then identified by lipophilic styryl membrane staining and transmission electron microscope for morphological identification. The quantities of Annexin V positive EMPs under TNF-α stimulation were counted by flow cytometer and ICAM-1 expression on EMPs was detected as well. Results Compared with the 5% normal cyclic strain, under 18% high cyclic strain condition,the mRNA expression of TNF-α in ECs increased significantly. TNF-α could then significantly up-regulate the production of Annexin V positive EMPs and promote the expression of ICAM-1 on EMPs. Conclusions The over-expression of TNF-α in ECs under high cyclic strain might mediate the high production of EMPs and over-expression of ICAM-1 on EMPs. The research findings will provide new experiment evidence for further studying the role of EPCs in the mechanobiological mechanism of vascular remodeling.

Screening of hepatotoxicity fraction of Genkwa Flos and study on UPLC fingerprint of hepatotoxicity fraction / 中国中药杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To look for the active fraction of ethanol extract of Genkwa Flos (EGF) induced hepatotoxicity and develop an UPLC fingerprint of the active fraction.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Target fraction of EGF induced hepatotoxicity was guided by the serum biochemical and histopathology methods. The UPLC method was applied to establish the chromatographic fingerprint. The separation was achieved on a BEH C18 column (2.1 mm x 50 mm, 1.7 microm) with a mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile and water containing 0.05% phosphate acid running gradient elution. The detection was carried out at 210 nm and the analysis was finished within 10 min.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>The chloroform phase of EGF could be responsible for the hepatotoxicity of this herb. The common mode of the UPLC fingerprint was set up under the established condition. There were 17 common peaks in fourteen batches of herbs, eight of which were identified, and the similar degrees of the fourteen batches to the common mode were between 0.890-0.999.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>It is easy to locate the chloroform extraction of EGF with hepatotoxicity. And the UPLC fingerprint was developed for the above fraction, which could provide valuable references for safe and effective clinical use of EGF.</p>

Papillae alterations around single-implant restorations in the anterior maxillae: thick versus thin mucosa / 国际口腔科学杂志·英文版

To evaluate the papilla alterations around single-implant restorations in the anterior maxillae after crown attachment and to study the influence of soft tissue thickness on the papilla fill alteration. According to the inclusion criteria, 32 patients subjected to implant-supported single-tooth restorations in anterior maxillae were included. The patients were assigned to two groups according to the mucosal thickness: (i) group 1, 1.5 mm s mucosal thickness 3 mm; and (ii) group 2, 3 mm<mucosal thickness 4.5 mm.Assessments of interproximal papillae at the time of crown placement (baseline) and at 6-month post loading (follow-up) were made by two prosthodontists using papilla fill index (PFI). The mean mucosal thickness was (2.49±_0.31) mm (group 1) and (3.81±_0.31) mm(group 2) for the two groups respectively. A significant difference in PFI between the groups was detected at the baseline (P<0.001).PFI improvements over time occurred after 6-month follow-up irrespective of the groups. When compared to group 1, the likelihood to obtain papilla fill was significantly higher for group 2 with an odds ratio of 6.05 (P<0.001). The interproximal papilla level around single-implant restorations could improve significantly over time after 6-month restoration according to PFI assessment. The thicker mucosa before implant placement implied a more favorable esthetic outcome in papilla alteration.

Biological evaluation within a risk management process / 中国医疗器械杂志

Bio-evaluation within the medical device quality/risk management system is a risk analyzing and assessing process. On the basis of data from characterization of materials, scientific literatures, application history, bio-toxicology testing and so on, weighing the benefit and the risk, bio-evaluation does a conclusion to "take" or "quit" the product design. There is no "zero risk" though "no toxicity" always is the most desirable conclusion in a testing report. The application history data is the most comprehensive among the information available, since no testing system can "clone" the human body. In addition, the capital cost has to be taken into account when bringing the sophisticated testing technologies into the evaluating system. Investigating the #G95-1 of FDA CDRH and the changes of ISO 10993-1, the trend to integrate bio-evaluation into a quality/risk management process can be figured out.

Stability of implants placed in different bone types / 中华口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To determine ITI implants stability in different bone types using RFA and to provide evidence for feasibility of early loading.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 104 ITI sand-blasted large-grit acid-etched (SLA) implants in 50 patients were classified into 3 groups according to bone type. Resonance frequency analysis was conducted at 0, 1, 4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks after installation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The survival rate was 100%. Primary stability was affected by bone type (P < 0.001). The implant stability quotient (ISQ) was significantly higher in type I bone than in type IV bone. At 12 weeks, there was no significant difference among the 3 groups. Comparison of ISQ was made between 6 th week and 12 th week for all bone types, there was no significant difference for type I and III (P > 0.05) while there was for type IV (P < 0.001).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Early loading with ITI SLA implants placed in type I, III bone were highly predictable.</p>