The utilization of optimal orthodontic force is crucial to prevent undesirable side effects and ensure efficient tooth movement during orthodontic treatment.However,the sensitivity of existing detection techniques is ...The utilization of optimal orthodontic force is crucial to prevent undesirable side effects and ensure efficient tooth movement during orthodontic treatment.However,the sensitivity of existing detection techniques is not sufficient,and the criteria for evaluating optimal force have not been yet established.Here,by employing 3D finite element analysis methodology,we found that the apical distal region(A-D region)of mesial roots is particularly sensitive to orthodontic force in rats.Tartrate-resistant acidic phosphatase(TRAP)-positive osteoclasts began accumulating in the A-D region under the force of 40 grams(g),leading to alveolar bone resorption and tooth movement.When the force reached 80 g,TRAP-positive osteoclasts started appearing on the root surface in the A-D region.Additionally,micro-computed tomography revealed a significant root resorption at 80 g.Notably,the A-D region was identified as a major contributor to whole root resorption.It was determined that 40 g is the minimum effective force for tooth movement with minimal side effects according to the analysis of tooth movement,inclination,and hyalinization.These findings suggest that the A-D region with its changes on the root surface is an important consideration and sensitive indicator when evaluating orthodontic forces for a rat model.Collectively,our investigations into this region would aid in offering valuable implications for preventing and minimizing root resorption during patients’orthodontic treatment.展开更多
Objective To investigate the association between total homocysteine(tHcy)level in plasma and methylenetetrahydrofblate reductase(MTHFR)C677T and A1298C genetic polymorphisms in a Chinese Han nationality population wit...Objective To investigate the association between total homocysteine(tHcy)level in plasma and methylenetetrahydrofblate reductase(MTHFR)C677T and A1298C genetic polymorphisms in a Chinese Han nationality population with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)accompanied by dyslipidemia.Methods This case-control study enrolled T2DM patients with dyslipidemia and without dyslipidemia respectively.Sanger dideoxy-mediated chain-termination method was used to detect the gene polymorphisms of MTHFR C677T and A1298C.Plasma tHcy and lipid levels were measured as well.The genotype frequency and allele frequency between the dyslipidemia and non-dyslipidemia groups were compared by using Chi-square test.Plasma tHcy level ofT2DM patients who carried the different genotypes was compared by Student's t test.Results Finally,82 T2DM patients with dyslipidemia and 94 ones without dyslipidemia were included in this study.There was a significant correlation between tHcy level and MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism inT2DM patients(t=2.27,P=0.02).Moreover,the plasma tHcy level in the dyslipidemia patients who carried MTHFR 677TT genotype was significantly higher than that in those with CT+CC genotype(13.62+6.97 vs.10.95+3.62pmol/L,t=2.2O,P=0.03);while for patients without dyslipidemia,comparison of the tHcy level between those who carried the above two alleles showed no significantly difference(13.34±6.03 vs.12.04±5.09μmol/L,t=1.08,P=0.29).Conclusion MTHFR 677TT genotype might associate with higher tHcy level in T2DM patients with dyslipidemia.展开更多
Neural cell differentiation and maturation is a critical step during central nervous system devel-opment. The oligodendrocyte transcription family (Olig family) is known to be an important factor in regulating neura...Neural cell differentiation and maturation is a critical step during central nervous system devel-opment. The oligodendrocyte transcription family (Olig family) is known to be an important factor in regulating neural cell differentiation. Because of this, the Olig family also affects acute and chronic central nervous system diseases, including brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and even gliomas. Improved understanding about the functions of the Olig family in central nervous system development and disease will greatly aid novel breakthroughs in central nervous system diseases. This review investigates the role of the Olig family in central nervous system develop- ment and related diseases.展开更多
Objective Chronic cardiovascular diseases induced by long-term poor blood glucose control are the main cause of death in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Previous researches report that methylenetetrahydro...Objective Chronic cardiovascular diseases induced by long-term poor blood glucose control are the main cause of death in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Previous researches report that methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene(MTHFR)polymorphisms might influence the occurrence of coronary heart disease(CHD)in T2DM patients.The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether MTHFR C677T and A1298C mutations are associated with the risk of CHD inT2DM patients.Methods A total of 197 subjects with T2DM were studied,of which 95 patients with CHD.The genotypes of MTHFR C677T and A1298C were analyzed by using dideoxy chain-termination method,and compared between patients with CHD and those without CHD.Results We found that the frequency of the 677T allele was significantly higher in T2DM patients with CHD than those without CHD(P=0.011).However,there was no significant difference in any of the examined haplotypes between T2DM patients with and without CHD.Furthermore,the 677T allele was associated with a higher risk of CHD development in diabetic patients with lower homocysteine(Hey)levels(≤15μmol/L)(P=0.006),while no effect of MTHFR gene polymorphism on the incidence of CHD was found in patients with higher Hey levels(>15 μmol/L)(P=0.491).Conclusion The MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism is associated with the risk of CHD of diabetic patients and could be used as an effective marker for CHD in Chinese diabetic populations with normal Hey levels.展开更多
In 2020 and 2021,severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2),a novel coronavirus,caused a global pandemic.Vaccines are expected to reduce the pressure of prevention and control,and have become the most...In 2020 and 2021,severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2),a novel coronavirus,caused a global pandemic.Vaccines are expected to reduce the pressure of prevention and control,and have become the most effective strategy to solve the pandemic crisis.SARS-CoV-2 infects the host by binding to the cellular receptor angiotensin converting enzyme 2(ACE2)via the receptor-binding domain(RBD)of the surface spike(S)glycoprotein.In this study,a candidate vaccine based on a RBD recombinant subunit was prepared by means of a novel glycoengineered yeast Pichia pastoris expression system with characteristics of glycosylation modification similar to those of mammalian cells.The candidate vaccine effectively stimulated mice to produce high-titer anti-RBD specific antibody.Furthermore,the specific antibody titer and virus-neutralizing antibody(NAb)titer induced by the vaccine were increased significantly by the combination of the double adjuvants Al(OH)_(3) and CpG.Our results showed that the virus-NAb lasted for more than six months in mice.To summarize,we have obtained a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine based on the RBD of the S glycoprotein expressed in glycoengineered Pichia pastoris,which stimulates neutralizing and protective antibody responses.A technical route for fucose-free complex-type N-glycosylation modified recombinant subunit vaccine preparation has been established.展开更多
Gas transport mechanisms can be categorized into viscous flow and mass diffusion,both of which may coexist in a porous media with multiscale pore sizes.To determine the dominant transport mechanism and its contributio...Gas transport mechanisms can be categorized into viscous flow and mass diffusion,both of which may coexist in a porous media with multiscale pore sizes.To determine the dominant transport mechanism and its contribution to gas transport capacity,the gas viscous flow and mass diffusion processes are analyzed in single nanoscale pores via a theoretical method,and are simulated in 3D nanoporous media via pore-scale lattice Boltzmann methods.The apparent permeability from the viscous flow and apparent diffusivity from the mass diffusion are estimated.A dimensionless parameter,i.e.,the diffusion-flow ratio,is proposed to evaluate the dominant transport mechanism,which is a function of the apparent permeability,apparent diffusivity,bulk dynamic viscosity,and working pressure.The results show that the apparent permeability increases by approximately two orders of magnitude when the average Knudsen number(Kn_(avg))of the nanoporous media or Knudsen number(Kn)of single nanoscale pores increases from 0.1 to 10.Under the same conditions,the increment in the apparent diffusivity is only approximately one order of magnitude.When Kn<0.01,the apparent permeability has a lower bound(i.e.,absolute permeability).When Kn>10,the apparent diffusivity has an upper bound(i.e.,Knudsen diffusivity).The dominant transport mechanism in single nanoscale pores is the viscous flow for 0.01<Kn<100,where the maximum diffusion-flow ratio is less than one.In nanoporous media,the dominant transport relies heavily on Kn_(avg) and the structural parameters.For nanoporous media with the pore throat diameter of 3 nm,Kn_(avg)=0.2 is the critical point,above which the mass diffusion is dominant;otherwise,the viscous flow is dominant.As Kn_(avg) increases to 3.4,the mass diffusion is overwhelming,with the maximum diffusion-flow ratio reaching ~4.展开更多
BACKGROUND Neurofibromas are benign tumors of a neurogenic origin.If these tumors occur without any other signs of neurofibromatosis,they are classified as isolated neurofibromas.Neurofibromas in the oral cavity mostl...BACKGROUND Neurofibromas are benign tumors of a neurogenic origin.If these tumors occur without any other signs of neurofibromatosis,they are classified as isolated neurofibromas.Neurofibromas in the oral cavity mostly occur within soft tissues,indicating that solitary intraosseous neurofibromas in the mandible are rare.Due to the absence of specific clinical manifestations,early diagnosis and treatment of these tumors are difficult to achieve.CASE SUMMARY A 37-year-old female patient visited our hospital due to numbness and swelling of the gums in the right lower molar area that had persisted for half a month.The patient’s overall condition and intraoral examination revealed no significant abnormalities.She was initially diagnosed with a cystic lesion in the right mandible.However,after a more thorough examination,the final pathological diagnosis was confirmed to be neurofibroma.Complete tumor resection and partial removal of the right inferior alveolar nerve were performed.As of writing this report,there have been no signs of tumor recurrence for nine months following the surgery.CONCLUSION This case report discusses the key features that are useful for differentiating solitary intraosseous neurofibromas from other cystic lesions.展开更多
In the process of biological genetic information transmission,complete and correct genetic information can make cell mitosis proceed normally.In the development of most tumor cells,G2/M cell cycle checkpoint becomes t...In the process of biological genetic information transmission,complete and correct genetic information can make cell mitosis proceed normally.In the development of most tumor cells,G2/M cell cycle checkpoint becomes the key checkpoint in the process of mitosis due to the lack of G1/S cell cycle checkpoint,which mainly depends on the abnormal DNA information blocked by Wee1 protein kinase in G2 phase to enter M phase and prolong the time of G2 phase to complete DNA sequencing So that the normal genetic information can be passed on.Wee1 protein kinase expression is significantly increased in most tumor cells,making it a potential target for tumor therapy.展开更多
To explore the clinicopathological features of abound mitosis of the hepatocytes in intrahepatic cholelithiasis.The clinicopathological data of one case diagnosed as intrahepatic cholelithiasis was collected from Yant...To explore the clinicopathological features of abound mitosis of the hepatocytes in intrahepatic cholelithiasis.The clinicopathological data of one case diagnosed as intrahepatic cholelithiasis was collected from Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital and the clinicopathological characters were discussed.A 68-year-old man suffered from the pain in the right upper quadrant and radiology showed multiple stones in the gallbladder and left liver.The images suggested intrahepatic cholelithiasis.The patient received gallbladder and partial hepatectomy.A large number of mitosis was observed and twelve nuclear fissions were found under high magnification,even in some area pathological nuclear fission could be observed in morphology.On the basis of detection in laboratory,the diagnosis of intrahepatic cholelithiasis was made.The patient did not receive any therapy after surgery.The patient was in a good condition after 18 months follow-up.Increased number of hepatic mitosis might be due to the stimulation from stones,hepatic biliary or secondary inflammatory.High index of proliferation should be prevented from the potential misdiagnosis of hepatic tumor.展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China for Key Program Projects(No.82030070,to L.C.)Hubei Provincial Natural Science Fund for Creative Research(No.2020CFA014,to L.C.)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82100960,to S.Y.)Chinese Orthodontic Society Basic Research Fund(COS-B2021-01,to M.X.).
文摘The utilization of optimal orthodontic force is crucial to prevent undesirable side effects and ensure efficient tooth movement during orthodontic treatment.However,the sensitivity of existing detection techniques is not sufficient,and the criteria for evaluating optimal force have not been yet established.Here,by employing 3D finite element analysis methodology,we found that the apical distal region(A-D region)of mesial roots is particularly sensitive to orthodontic force in rats.Tartrate-resistant acidic phosphatase(TRAP)-positive osteoclasts began accumulating in the A-D region under the force of 40 grams(g),leading to alveolar bone resorption and tooth movement.When the force reached 80 g,TRAP-positive osteoclasts started appearing on the root surface in the A-D region.Additionally,micro-computed tomography revealed a significant root resorption at 80 g.Notably,the A-D region was identified as a major contributor to whole root resorption.It was determined that 40 g is the minimum effective force for tooth movement with minimal side effects according to the analysis of tooth movement,inclination,and hyalinization.These findings suggest that the A-D region with its changes on the root surface is an important consideration and sensitive indicator when evaluating orthodontic forces for a rat model.Collectively,our investigations into this region would aid in offering valuable implications for preventing and minimizing root resorption during patients’orthodontic treatment.
基金the National Key Development Plan for Precision Medicine Research(2017YFC0910004)Jinan Science Project(201602171),and Jinan Science and Technology Plan Project(201503009).
文摘Objective To investigate the association between total homocysteine(tHcy)level in plasma and methylenetetrahydrofblate reductase(MTHFR)C677T and A1298C genetic polymorphisms in a Chinese Han nationality population with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)accompanied by dyslipidemia.Methods This case-control study enrolled T2DM patients with dyslipidemia and without dyslipidemia respectively.Sanger dideoxy-mediated chain-termination method was used to detect the gene polymorphisms of MTHFR C677T and A1298C.Plasma tHcy and lipid levels were measured as well.The genotype frequency and allele frequency between the dyslipidemia and non-dyslipidemia groups were compared by using Chi-square test.Plasma tHcy level ofT2DM patients who carried the different genotypes was compared by Student's t test.Results Finally,82 T2DM patients with dyslipidemia and 94 ones without dyslipidemia were included in this study.There was a significant correlation between tHcy level and MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism inT2DM patients(t=2.27,P=0.02).Moreover,the plasma tHcy level in the dyslipidemia patients who carried MTHFR 677TT genotype was significantly higher than that in those with CT+CC genotype(13.62+6.97 vs.10.95+3.62pmol/L,t=2.2O,P=0.03);while for patients without dyslipidemia,comparison of the tHcy level between those who carried the above two alleles showed no significantly difference(13.34±6.03 vs.12.04±5.09μmol/L,t=1.08,P=0.29).Conclusion MTHFR 677TT genotype might associate with higher tHcy level in T2DM patients with dyslipidemia.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81171859the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,No.cstc2012jjA10058the Chongqing Health Bureau Project,No.2011-2-172
文摘Neural cell differentiation and maturation is a critical step during central nervous system devel-opment. The oligodendrocyte transcription family (Olig family) is known to be an important factor in regulating neural cell differentiation. Because of this, the Olig family also affects acute and chronic central nervous system diseases, including brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and even gliomas. Improved understanding about the functions of the Olig family in central nervous system development and disease will greatly aid novel breakthroughs in central nervous system diseases. This review investigates the role of the Olig family in central nervous system develop- ment and related diseases.
基金the National Key Development Plan for Precision Medicine Research(project number:2017YFC0910004,running period:2018/03-2020/12)Jinan Science Project(project number:201602171,running period:2016/01-2018/12).
文摘Objective Chronic cardiovascular diseases induced by long-term poor blood glucose control are the main cause of death in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Previous researches report that methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene(MTHFR)polymorphisms might influence the occurrence of coronary heart disease(CHD)in T2DM patients.The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether MTHFR C677T and A1298C mutations are associated with the risk of CHD inT2DM patients.Methods A total of 197 subjects with T2DM were studied,of which 95 patients with CHD.The genotypes of MTHFR C677T and A1298C were analyzed by using dideoxy chain-termination method,and compared between patients with CHD and those without CHD.Results We found that the frequency of the 677T allele was significantly higher in T2DM patients with CHD than those without CHD(P=0.011).However,there was no significant difference in any of the examined haplotypes between T2DM patients with and without CHD.Furthermore,the 677T allele was associated with a higher risk of CHD development in diabetic patients with lower homocysteine(Hey)levels(≤15μmol/L)(P=0.006),while no effect of MTHFR gene polymorphism on the incidence of CHD was found in patients with higher Hey levels(>15 μmol/L)(P=0.491).Conclusion The MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism is associated with the risk of CHD of diabetic patients and could be used as an effective marker for CHD in Chinese diabetic populations with normal Hey levels.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2020YFC0841400-008)the National Science and Technology Major Projects(2018ZX09711003-013-002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (81673339 and 81773619)
文摘In 2020 and 2021,severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2),a novel coronavirus,caused a global pandemic.Vaccines are expected to reduce the pressure of prevention and control,and have become the most effective strategy to solve the pandemic crisis.SARS-CoV-2 infects the host by binding to the cellular receptor angiotensin converting enzyme 2(ACE2)via the receptor-binding domain(RBD)of the surface spike(S)glycoprotein.In this study,a candidate vaccine based on a RBD recombinant subunit was prepared by means of a novel glycoengineered yeast Pichia pastoris expression system with characteristics of glycosylation modification similar to those of mammalian cells.The candidate vaccine effectively stimulated mice to produce high-titer anti-RBD specific antibody.Furthermore,the specific antibody titer and virus-neutralizing antibody(NAb)titer induced by the vaccine were increased significantly by the combination of the double adjuvants Al(OH)_(3) and CpG.Our results showed that the virus-NAb lasted for more than six months in mice.To summarize,we have obtained a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine based on the RBD of the S glycoprotein expressed in glycoengineered Pichia pastoris,which stimulates neutralizing and protective antibody responses.A technical route for fucose-free complex-type N-glycosylation modified recombinant subunit vaccine preparation has been established.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(52025065)the China Scholarship Council(201906280349)for its financial support during her study at The University of Texas at Austin.
文摘Gas transport mechanisms can be categorized into viscous flow and mass diffusion,both of which may coexist in a porous media with multiscale pore sizes.To determine the dominant transport mechanism and its contribution to gas transport capacity,the gas viscous flow and mass diffusion processes are analyzed in single nanoscale pores via a theoretical method,and are simulated in 3D nanoporous media via pore-scale lattice Boltzmann methods.The apparent permeability from the viscous flow and apparent diffusivity from the mass diffusion are estimated.A dimensionless parameter,i.e.,the diffusion-flow ratio,is proposed to evaluate the dominant transport mechanism,which is a function of the apparent permeability,apparent diffusivity,bulk dynamic viscosity,and working pressure.The results show that the apparent permeability increases by approximately two orders of magnitude when the average Knudsen number(Kn_(avg))of the nanoporous media or Knudsen number(Kn)of single nanoscale pores increases from 0.1 to 10.Under the same conditions,the increment in the apparent diffusivity is only approximately one order of magnitude.When Kn<0.01,the apparent permeability has a lower bound(i.e.,absolute permeability).When Kn>10,the apparent diffusivity has an upper bound(i.e.,Knudsen diffusivity).The dominant transport mechanism in single nanoscale pores is the viscous flow for 0.01<Kn<100,where the maximum diffusion-flow ratio is less than one.In nanoporous media,the dominant transport relies heavily on Kn_(avg) and the structural parameters.For nanoporous media with the pore throat diameter of 3 nm,Kn_(avg)=0.2 is the critical point,above which the mass diffusion is dominant;otherwise,the viscous flow is dominant.As Kn_(avg) increases to 3.4,the mass diffusion is overwhelming,with the maximum diffusion-flow ratio reaching ~4.
基金Supported by Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen,No.SZSM202111012Shenzhen Fund for Guangdong Provincial High-level Clinical Key Specialties,No.SZGSP008Shenzhen Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases,No.20210617170745001.
文摘BACKGROUND Neurofibromas are benign tumors of a neurogenic origin.If these tumors occur without any other signs of neurofibromatosis,they are classified as isolated neurofibromas.Neurofibromas in the oral cavity mostly occur within soft tissues,indicating that solitary intraosseous neurofibromas in the mandible are rare.Due to the absence of specific clinical manifestations,early diagnosis and treatment of these tumors are difficult to achieve.CASE SUMMARY A 37-year-old female patient visited our hospital due to numbness and swelling of the gums in the right lower molar area that had persisted for half a month.The patient’s overall condition and intraoral examination revealed no significant abnormalities.She was initially diagnosed with a cystic lesion in the right mandible.However,after a more thorough examination,the final pathological diagnosis was confirmed to be neurofibroma.Complete tumor resection and partial removal of the right inferior alveolar nerve were performed.As of writing this report,there have been no signs of tumor recurrence for nine months following the surgery.CONCLUSION This case report discusses the key features that are useful for differentiating solitary intraosseous neurofibromas from other cystic lesions.
文摘In the process of biological genetic information transmission,complete and correct genetic information can make cell mitosis proceed normally.In the development of most tumor cells,G2/M cell cycle checkpoint becomes the key checkpoint in the process of mitosis due to the lack of G1/S cell cycle checkpoint,which mainly depends on the abnormal DNA information blocked by Wee1 protein kinase in G2 phase to enter M phase and prolong the time of G2 phase to complete DNA sequencing So that the normal genetic information can be passed on.Wee1 protein kinase expression is significantly increased in most tumor cells,making it a potential target for tumor therapy.
文摘To explore the clinicopathological features of abound mitosis of the hepatocytes in intrahepatic cholelithiasis.The clinicopathological data of one case diagnosed as intrahepatic cholelithiasis was collected from Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital and the clinicopathological characters were discussed.A 68-year-old man suffered from the pain in the right upper quadrant and radiology showed multiple stones in the gallbladder and left liver.The images suggested intrahepatic cholelithiasis.The patient received gallbladder and partial hepatectomy.A large number of mitosis was observed and twelve nuclear fissions were found under high magnification,even in some area pathological nuclear fission could be observed in morphology.On the basis of detection in laboratory,the diagnosis of intrahepatic cholelithiasis was made.The patient did not receive any therapy after surgery.The patient was in a good condition after 18 months follow-up.Increased number of hepatic mitosis might be due to the stimulation from stones,hepatic biliary or secondary inflammatory.High index of proliferation should be prevented from the potential misdiagnosis of hepatic tumor.