Nowadays,magnesium alloys are emerging in biomedical implants for their similar properties to natural bones.However,the rapid degradation of magnesium alloys in biological media hinders successful implantation.Refinem...Nowadays,magnesium alloys are emerging in biomedical implants for their similar properties to natural bones.However,the rapid degradation of magnesium alloys in biological media hinders successful implantation.Refinement of microstructure,as well as reinforcement particles can significantly improve the degradation rate.In this work,multi-pass friction stir processing(FSP)was proposed to synthesize WE43/nano-hydroxyapatite(n HA)surface composite,the microstructure,reinforced particle distribution,micro-hardness,corrosion behavior and in-vitro bioactivity were studied.The subsequent FSP passes of WE43 alloy and WE43/n HA composite refined the grain size which was reduced by 94.29%and 95.92%(2.63 and 1.88μm,respectively)compared to base metal after three passes.This resulted in increasing the microhardness by 120%(90.86 HV0.1)and 135%(105.59 HV0.1)for the WE43 and WE43-n HA,respectively.It is found that increasing FSP passes improved the uniform distribution of n HA particles within the composite matrix which led to improved corrosion resistance and less degradation rate.The corrosion rate of the FSPed WE43/n HA composite after three passes was reduced by 38.2%(4.13 mm/year)and the degradation rate was reduced by 69.7%(2.87 mm/y).This is attributed to secondary phase(Mg24Y5and Mg41Nd5)particle fragmentation and redistribution,as well as a homogeneous distribution of n HA.Additionally,the growing Ca-P and Mg(OH)2layer formed on the surface represented a protective layer that reduced the degradation rate.The wettability test revealed a relatively hydrophilic surface with water contact angle of 49.1±2.2°compared to 71.2±2.1°for base metal.Also,biomineralization test showed that apatite layer grew after immersion 7d in simulated body fluid with atomic ratio of Ca/P 1.60 approaching the stoichiometric ratio(1.67)indicating superior bioactivity of FSPed WE43/n HA composite after three passes.These results raise that the grain refinement by FSP and introduction of n HA particles significantly improved the degradation rate and in-vitro bioactivity of WE43 alloy for biomedical applications.展开更多
Longan originates from southern China and has high nutritional and health value.Recent phytochemistry and pharmacology studies have shown that polysaccharides are a main bioactive component of longan.Longan polysaccha...Longan originates from southern China and has high nutritional and health value.Recent phytochemistry and pharmacology studies have shown that polysaccharides are a main bioactive component of longan.Longan polysaccharides possess antioxidant,anti-aging,anti-tumor,immunomodulatory,and other bioactivities.Hot-water extraction,ethanol precipitation,and ultrasonic extraction are generally used to extract water-soluble longan polysaccharides.However,the relationship between the structure and bioactivity of longan polysaccharides remains unclear,requiring further investigation.The aim of this review is to evaluate the current literature focusing on the extraction,purification,structural characterization,and biological activity of longan polysaccharides.We believe that this review would provide a useful bibliography for further innovation and a basis for using longan polysaccharides in functional food.展开更多
目的:观察生物活性陶瓷材料iRoot BP Plus^(■)(Innovative BioCeramix Inc,Vancouver,BC,Canada)在儿童年轻恒前牙复杂冠折牙髓切断术中的应用,并对其预后进行分析,为该术式的更广泛应用提供临床参考。方法:收集2017年3月至2022年9月...目的:观察生物活性陶瓷材料iRoot BP Plus^(■)(Innovative BioCeramix Inc,Vancouver,BC,Canada)在儿童年轻恒前牙复杂冠折牙髓切断术中的应用,并对其预后进行分析,为该术式的更广泛应用提供临床参考。方法:收集2017年3月至2022年9月因恒前牙复杂冠折就诊于北京大学口腔医院急诊科,行以生物活性陶瓷iRoot BP Plus^(■)为盖髓剂的牙髓切断术患者。根据患者术前根尖片和初诊病历显示为年轻恒牙者,纳入97颗年轻恒牙进行研究。收集患者初诊及复查时的临床及影像学检查资料,临床检查包括根尖孔形成情况、松动度、牙冠颜色、牙髓活力测试(冷测)、有无脓肿和瘘管,影像学检查包括根周膜连续性、根尖周低密度影像、复诊时盖髓剂下方牙本质桥形成情况、髓腔及根管钙化情况,并对上述结果进行分析。结果:最终纳入有复诊记录的64例患者共75颗患牙,其中男性37例(57.8%),女性27例(42.2%),就诊时平均年龄为9.1岁,平均随访时长19.3个月。采用iRoot BP Plus^(■)盖髓的牙髓切断术后6个月成功率为96.0%,术后1年成功率为94.7%。术后复查2年以上者共23例,累计失败6例。成功率在患牙就诊时距外伤的时间是否超过24 h组中(P=0.61)以及是否松动组中(P=0.28)的差异无统计学意义。结论:对无移位性损伤的年轻恒牙复杂冠折患牙,采用iRoot BP Plus^(■)盖髓的牙髓切断术1年成功率很高,该术式具备广泛推广价值。展开更多
目的:牙本质敏感症(dentin hypersensitivity,DH)作为口腔中常见的一种症状和疾病,可能对患者的生活质量产生较大影响,本研究通过体外实验比较Regesi生物活性材料、Gluma脱敏剂和可乐丽菲露Clearfil SE Bond两步法粘接剂对牙本质小管封...目的:牙本质敏感症(dentin hypersensitivity,DH)作为口腔中常见的一种症状和疾病,可能对患者的生活质量产生较大影响,本研究通过体外实验比较Regesi生物活性材料、Gluma脱敏剂和可乐丽菲露Clearfil SE Bond两步法粘接剂对牙本质小管封闭程度及耐久性的差异,为其用于牙本质敏感症的治疗提供数据支持。方法:体外实验中,用离体牙制作牙本质敏感模型,根据脱敏材料的不同进行随机分组(对照组:人工唾液组;A组:Regesi组;B组:Gluma组;C组:Clearfil SEBond组),通过SEM观察脱敏剂作用后,4组牙本质敏感模型的形貌及牙本质小管封闭效果,分析对比其脱敏效果的差异,并通过耐磨性实验,分析材料间脱敏效果持久性之间的差异及表面硬度的差异。结果:SEM观察可见A、B、C组的牙本质小管封闭效果均优于对照组,结果有统计学差异,其中A组封闭效果最好,较其他两组有统计学差异。耐磨性实验前后,A组的表面硬度均高于其他三组,结果有统计学差异。结论:Regesi生物活性材料较Gluma脱敏剂和Clearfil SE Bond两步法粘接剂对牙本质小管的封闭程度及耐久性能更佳,能更好地治疗牙本质敏感症。展开更多
目的:观察成熟恒磨牙去龋未净时露髓使用无机三氧化物聚合体(Mineral trioxide aggregate,MTA)和生物陶瓷类材料(iRoot BP Plus)行直接盖髓术的临床疗效,探讨此类术式的可行性及其影响因素,比较两种盖髓剂疗效的差异。方法:选取2018年4...目的:观察成熟恒磨牙去龋未净时露髓使用无机三氧化物聚合体(Mineral trioxide aggregate,MTA)和生物陶瓷类材料(iRoot BP Plus)行直接盖髓术的临床疗效,探讨此类术式的可行性及其影响因素,比较两种盖髓剂疗效的差异。方法:选取2018年4月-2019年10月就诊于笔者科室符合纳入标准的53例患者,共53颗患牙,随机分为M组和B组,分别使用MTA与iRoot BP Plus行直接盖髓术,术后定期复查,比较两组的临床疗效。结果:共计45例患者(45颗患牙)完成2年随访,总体成功率84.4%;M组和B组分别为85.7%、83.3%,两组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。性别、年龄、露髓孔大小等因素对疗效均无显著影响(P>0.05)。结论:成熟恒磨牙术中露髓时使用MTA或iRoot BP Plus行直接盖髓术均可获得良好疗效;相较于性别、年龄、露髓孔大小等因素,如何简单准确评判牙髓状态及避免龈下微渗漏更加值得关注。展开更多
Polymethoxyflavones(PMFs)are a type of uncommon dietary flavonoids,characterized by more than one methoxy group,which exist in limited plant species,like Citrus species and Kaempferia parviflora.In addition,different ...Polymethoxyflavones(PMFs)are a type of uncommon dietary flavonoids,characterized by more than one methoxy group,which exist in limited plant species,like Citrus species and Kaempferia parviflora.In addition,different PMFs,such as nobiletin,sinensetin,tangeretin,and casticin,have been isolated from these natural sources.PMFs have received increasing attention due to their multiple bioactivities,such as antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,anti-cancer,metabolic regulatory,immunoregulatory,neuroprotective,and skin protective effects.These bioactivities of PMFs should be associated with the regulation of critical molecular targets and the interaction with gut microbiota.In order to provide a comprehensive and updated review of PMFs,their natural sources,refined extraction,biosynthesis,metabolism,and bioactivities are summarised and discussed,with the emphasis on the molecular mechanisms of PMFs on regulating different chronic diseases.Overall,PMFs may be promising flavonoids to the forefront of nutraceuticals for the prevention and/or treatment of certain human chronic diseases.展开更多
基金supported by the University Malaya(Grant code:FRGS/1/2022/TK10/UM/02/6)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51275414,No.51605387)Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University for funding this work through the Large Groups Project under grant number RGP.2/303/44。
文摘Nowadays,magnesium alloys are emerging in biomedical implants for their similar properties to natural bones.However,the rapid degradation of magnesium alloys in biological media hinders successful implantation.Refinement of microstructure,as well as reinforcement particles can significantly improve the degradation rate.In this work,multi-pass friction stir processing(FSP)was proposed to synthesize WE43/nano-hydroxyapatite(n HA)surface composite,the microstructure,reinforced particle distribution,micro-hardness,corrosion behavior and in-vitro bioactivity were studied.The subsequent FSP passes of WE43 alloy and WE43/n HA composite refined the grain size which was reduced by 94.29%and 95.92%(2.63 and 1.88μm,respectively)compared to base metal after three passes.This resulted in increasing the microhardness by 120%(90.86 HV0.1)and 135%(105.59 HV0.1)for the WE43 and WE43-n HA,respectively.It is found that increasing FSP passes improved the uniform distribution of n HA particles within the composite matrix which led to improved corrosion resistance and less degradation rate.The corrosion rate of the FSPed WE43/n HA composite after three passes was reduced by 38.2%(4.13 mm/year)and the degradation rate was reduced by 69.7%(2.87 mm/y).This is attributed to secondary phase(Mg24Y5and Mg41Nd5)particle fragmentation and redistribution,as well as a homogeneous distribution of n HA.Additionally,the growing Ca-P and Mg(OH)2layer formed on the surface represented a protective layer that reduced the degradation rate.The wettability test revealed a relatively hydrophilic surface with water contact angle of 49.1±2.2°compared to 71.2±2.1°for base metal.Also,biomineralization test showed that apatite layer grew after immersion 7d in simulated body fluid with atomic ratio of Ca/P 1.60 approaching the stoichiometric ratio(1.67)indicating superior bioactivity of FSPed WE43/n HA composite after three passes.These results raise that the grain refinement by FSP and introduction of n HA particles significantly improved the degradation rate and in-vitro bioactivity of WE43 alloy for biomedical applications.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32201969,82204668)Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(212300410297)+3 种基金Hebei Natural Science Foundation(H2022423376)Basic Research Plan of Higher Education School Key Scientific Research Project of Henan Province(21A550014)Doctoral Research Foundation of Zhengzhou University of Light Industry(2020BSJJ015)Science and Technology Research Project of Higher Education in Hebei Province(QN2020233).
文摘Longan originates from southern China and has high nutritional and health value.Recent phytochemistry and pharmacology studies have shown that polysaccharides are a main bioactive component of longan.Longan polysaccharides possess antioxidant,anti-aging,anti-tumor,immunomodulatory,and other bioactivities.Hot-water extraction,ethanol precipitation,and ultrasonic extraction are generally used to extract water-soluble longan polysaccharides.However,the relationship between the structure and bioactivity of longan polysaccharides remains unclear,requiring further investigation.The aim of this review is to evaluate the current literature focusing on the extraction,purification,structural characterization,and biological activity of longan polysaccharides.We believe that this review would provide a useful bibliography for further innovation and a basis for using longan polysaccharides in functional food.
文摘目的:观察生物活性陶瓷材料iRoot BP Plus^(■)(Innovative BioCeramix Inc,Vancouver,BC,Canada)在儿童年轻恒前牙复杂冠折牙髓切断术中的应用,并对其预后进行分析,为该术式的更广泛应用提供临床参考。方法:收集2017年3月至2022年9月因恒前牙复杂冠折就诊于北京大学口腔医院急诊科,行以生物活性陶瓷iRoot BP Plus^(■)为盖髓剂的牙髓切断术患者。根据患者术前根尖片和初诊病历显示为年轻恒牙者,纳入97颗年轻恒牙进行研究。收集患者初诊及复查时的临床及影像学检查资料,临床检查包括根尖孔形成情况、松动度、牙冠颜色、牙髓活力测试(冷测)、有无脓肿和瘘管,影像学检查包括根周膜连续性、根尖周低密度影像、复诊时盖髓剂下方牙本质桥形成情况、髓腔及根管钙化情况,并对上述结果进行分析。结果:最终纳入有复诊记录的64例患者共75颗患牙,其中男性37例(57.8%),女性27例(42.2%),就诊时平均年龄为9.1岁,平均随访时长19.3个月。采用iRoot BP Plus^(■)盖髓的牙髓切断术后6个月成功率为96.0%,术后1年成功率为94.7%。术后复查2年以上者共23例,累计失败6例。成功率在患牙就诊时距外伤的时间是否超过24 h组中(P=0.61)以及是否松动组中(P=0.28)的差异无统计学意义。结论:对无移位性损伤的年轻恒牙复杂冠折患牙,采用iRoot BP Plus^(■)盖髓的牙髓切断术1年成功率很高,该术式具备广泛推广价值。
文摘目的:牙本质敏感症(dentin hypersensitivity,DH)作为口腔中常见的一种症状和疾病,可能对患者的生活质量产生较大影响,本研究通过体外实验比较Regesi生物活性材料、Gluma脱敏剂和可乐丽菲露Clearfil SE Bond两步法粘接剂对牙本质小管封闭程度及耐久性的差异,为其用于牙本质敏感症的治疗提供数据支持。方法:体外实验中,用离体牙制作牙本质敏感模型,根据脱敏材料的不同进行随机分组(对照组:人工唾液组;A组:Regesi组;B组:Gluma组;C组:Clearfil SEBond组),通过SEM观察脱敏剂作用后,4组牙本质敏感模型的形貌及牙本质小管封闭效果,分析对比其脱敏效果的差异,并通过耐磨性实验,分析材料间脱敏效果持久性之间的差异及表面硬度的差异。结果:SEM观察可见A、B、C组的牙本质小管封闭效果均优于对照组,结果有统计学差异,其中A组封闭效果最好,较其他两组有统计学差异。耐磨性实验前后,A组的表面硬度均高于其他三组,结果有统计学差异。结论:Regesi生物活性材料较Gluma脱敏剂和Clearfil SE Bond两步法粘接剂对牙本质小管的封闭程度及耐久性能更佳,能更好地治疗牙本质敏感症。
文摘目的:观察成熟恒磨牙去龋未净时露髓使用无机三氧化物聚合体(Mineral trioxide aggregate,MTA)和生物陶瓷类材料(iRoot BP Plus)行直接盖髓术的临床疗效,探讨此类术式的可行性及其影响因素,比较两种盖髓剂疗效的差异。方法:选取2018年4月-2019年10月就诊于笔者科室符合纳入标准的53例患者,共53颗患牙,随机分为M组和B组,分别使用MTA与iRoot BP Plus行直接盖髓术,术后定期复查,比较两组的临床疗效。结果:共计45例患者(45颗患牙)完成2年随访,总体成功率84.4%;M组和B组分别为85.7%、83.3%,两组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。性别、年龄、露髓孔大小等因素对疗效均无显著影响(P>0.05)。结论:成熟恒磨牙术中露髓时使用MTA或iRoot BP Plus行直接盖髓术均可获得良好疗效;相较于性别、年龄、露髓孔大小等因素,如何简单准确评判牙髓状态及避免龈下微渗漏更加值得关注。
基金supported by the Local Financial Funds of National Agricultural Science and Technology Center,Chengdu,China(NASC2021KR01)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program(ASTIP-IUA-2022002)。
文摘Polymethoxyflavones(PMFs)are a type of uncommon dietary flavonoids,characterized by more than one methoxy group,which exist in limited plant species,like Citrus species and Kaempferia parviflora.In addition,different PMFs,such as nobiletin,sinensetin,tangeretin,and casticin,have been isolated from these natural sources.PMFs have received increasing attention due to their multiple bioactivities,such as antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,anti-cancer,metabolic regulatory,immunoregulatory,neuroprotective,and skin protective effects.These bioactivities of PMFs should be associated with the regulation of critical molecular targets and the interaction with gut microbiota.In order to provide a comprehensive and updated review of PMFs,their natural sources,refined extraction,biosynthesis,metabolism,and bioactivities are summarised and discussed,with the emphasis on the molecular mechanisms of PMFs on regulating different chronic diseases.Overall,PMFs may be promising flavonoids to the forefront of nutraceuticals for the prevention and/or treatment of certain human chronic diseases.