Simple and effective method for treating severe adult skeletal class II malocclusion: A case report

BACKGROUND Severe skeletal class II malocclusion is the indication for combined orthodontic and orthognathic treatment.CASE SUMMARY A woman with a chief complaint of a protruding chin and an inability to close her lips requested orthodontic camouflage.The treatment plan consisted of extracting the right upper third molar,right lower third molar,left lower second molar,and left upper third molar and moving the maxillary dentition distally using a convenient method involving microimplant nail anchors,push springs,long arm traction hooks,and elastic traction chains.After 52 months of treatment,her overbite and overjet were normal,and her facial profile was favorable.CONCLUSION This method can be used for distal movement of the maxillary dentition and to correct severe skeletal class II malocclusion in adults.

Compensation trends of the angulation of first molars:retrospective study of 1403 malocclusion cases

We investigated the compensatory trends of mesiodistal angulation of first molars in malocclusion cases. We compared differences in the angulation of first molars in different developmental stages, malocclusion classifications and skeletal patterns. The medical records and lateral cephalogrammes of 1 403 malocclusion cases taken before treatment were measured to evaluate compensation of molar angulation in relation to the skeletal jaw. The cases were stratified by age, Angle classification and skeletal patterns. Differences in the mesiodistal angulation of the first molars were compared among the stratifications. We observed three main phenomena. First,angulation of the upper first molar varied significantly with age and tipped most distally in cases aged,12 years and least distally in cases aged.16 years. The lower first molar did not show such differences. Second, in Angle Class II or skeletal Class II cases, the upper first molar was the most distally tipped, the lower first molar was the most mesially tipped, and opposite angulation compensation was observed in Class III cases. Third, in high-angle cases, the upper and lower first molars were the most distally tipped, and opposite angulation compensation was observed in low-angle cases. These data suggest that the angulation of the molars compensated for various growth patterns and malocclusion types. Hence, awareness of molar angulation compensation would help to adjust occlusal relationships, control anchorage and increase the chances of long-term stability.

Eysenck personality and psychosocial status of adult patients with malocclusion

Objective:To evaluate the personality and psychosocial status of adult malocclusion patients through the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire(EPQ) and the Symptom Checklist 90(SCL-90). Methods:The EPQ and the SCL-90 were administered to 348 adult respondents with Angle’s ClassⅠ,Ⅱ,Ⅲmalocclusion and normal occlusion.Personality and psychosocial traits were analyzed and compared among the groups.Results:Patients in Angle’s ClassⅠ,D andⅢgroups scored lower on the EPQ-E and higher on the EPQ-N than those in the normal occlusion group, whereas patients in the Class II group scored higher on the EPQ-P.The mean scores of ClassⅠ,ⅡandⅢgroups were significantly higher than those of the normal group on somatization, obsessive-compulsiveness,interpersonal sensitivity,depression,anxiety,and paranoid ideation. All SCL-90 scores were significantly positively correlated with EPQ-N.Psychoticiam and neuroticism scores of female respondents were higher than those of male respondents.The impact of education was greatest on the EPQ-P and the EPQ-E of adult personality,whereas the impact of deformity was greatest on the EPQ-N of adult personality.Conclusions:Personality and psychosocial status show differences in adult patients with ClassⅠ,Ⅱ,Ⅲmalocclusion and normal occlusion and can be influenced by gender,deformity,age and education.

Clinical Effect of Tip-Edge plus Appliance in Children with Angle Ⅱ1 Malocclusion

The effects of Tip-Edge plus appliance in the treatment of Angle Ⅱ1 malocclusion and the mechanism were investigated. Fifty-two Angle Ⅱ1 children, aged from 12.3-14.2 years, with mandibu- lar retrusion in permanent dentition were selected and treated with Tip-Edge plus appliance. Lateral cephalometric films taken before and after treatment were analyzed. The arithmetic mean and standard deviation were calculated for each variable. Paired t-test was performed to evaluate the significant treatment change. Results showed that the average treatment time was 16 months. Normal overjet and overbite were established with retroclination of upper incisors and proclination of lower incisors. U1-NA was decreased by 15.4° （P〈0.01）. ANB and Y axial angle were decreased significantly （P〈0.05） Soft tissue measurements showed that FCA and UL-E were decreased dramatically （P〈0.05）, and LL-E was increased significantly （P〈0.05）. Remarkable soft tissue change was noted after the treatment and convex facial profile changed to the straight profile. In conclusion, Tip-Edge plus technique can quickly and efficiently correct anterior bite and lateral outlook.

Pressure from the lips and the tongue in children with class III malocclusion

Objective： To discuss possible relationships between class In malocclusion and perioral forces by measuring the pressure from the lips and the tongue of children with class nI malocclusion. Methods： Thirty-one children with class In malocclusion were investigated and their perioral forces were measured at rest and during swallowing under natural head position by a custom-made miniperioral force computer measuring system. Results： The resting pressures exerted on the labial side and palatine side of the upper lett incisor, as well as the labial side and lingual side of the lower lett incisor, were 0 g/cm^2, 0 g/cm^2, 0.57 g/cm^2 and 0.23 g/cm^2, respectively. Correspondingly, the swallowing forces were 2.87 g/cm^2, 5.97 g/cm^2, 4.09 g/cm^2 and 7.89 g/cm^2, respectively. No statistical difference between muscular pressure and gender existed. During swallowing, the lingual forces were significantly higher than the labial forces （P〈0.01）, however, at rest there was no significantly different force between these two sides. Compared to the normal occlusion patients, children with class Ⅲ malocclusion had lower pedoral forces. The upper labial resting forces （P〈0.01）, the lower labial resting forces （P〈0.05） and all the swallowing pressures from the lips and the tongue （P〈0.01） showed statistical differences between the two different occlusion conditions. Meanwhile, no significant difference was found for the resting pressure from the tongue between class Ⅲ malocclusion and normal occlusion. Conclusion： Patients with class Ⅲ malocclusion have lower perioral forces and this muscle hypofunction may be secondary to the spatial relations of the jaws. The findings support the spatial matrix hypothesis.

The Correction of Class Ⅱ,Division 1 Malocclusion with Bionator Headgear Combination Appliance

The purpose of this study was to evaluate skeletal and dental effects of bionator headgear combination appliances on patients in development period with Class Ⅱ, division 1 malocclusion. The comparison of computerized X-ray cephalometric measurements between the 26 treated children and 26 untreated children was made.The results showed that ANB angle was significantly reduced and horizontal mandibular growth development tended to be normal in the treated group.It was suggested that the bionator headgear combination appliance can restrain the maxillary growth early and promote the forward mandibular growth which contribute the functional jaws correction.

Successful Treatment of Postpeak Stage Patients with ClassⅡ Division 1 Malocclusion Using Non-extraction and Multiloop Edgewise Archwire Therapy: A Report on 16 Cases

Aim To determine cephalometrically the mechanism of the treatment effects of non-extraction and multiloop edgewise archwire （MEAW） technique on postpeak Class Ⅱ Division 1 patients. Methodology In this retrospective study, 16 postpeak Class Ⅱ Division 1 patients successfully corrected using a non-extraction and MEAW technique were cephalometrically evaluated and compared with 16 matched control subjects treated using an extraction technique. Using CorelDRAW software, standardized digital cephalograms preand post-active treatments were traced and a reference grid was set up. The superimpositions were based on the cranial base, the mandibular and the maxilla regions,and skeletal and dental changes were measured. Changes following treatment were evaluated using the paired-sample t-test. Student＇s t-test for unpaired samples was used to assess the differences in changes between the MEAW and the extraction control groups. Results The correction of the molar relationships comprised 54% skeletal change （mainly the advancement of the mandible） and 46% dental change. Correction of the anterior teeth relationships comprised 30% skeletal change and 70% dental change. Conclusion The MEAW technique can produce the desired vertical and sagittal movement of the tooth segment and then effectively stimulate mandibular advancement by utilizing the residual growth potential of the condyle.

Orthodontic-surgical treatment for severe skeletal class Ⅱ malocclusion with vertical maxillary excess and four premolars extraction: A case report

BACKGROUND Patient satisfaction with facial appearance at the end of orthodontic camouflage treatment is very important, especially for skeletal malocclusion. This case report highlights the importance of the treatment plan for a patient initially treated with four-premolar-extraction camouflage, despite indications for orthognathic surgery.CASE SUMMARY A 23-year-old male sought treatment complaining about his unsatisfactory facial appearance. His maxillary first premolars and mandibular second premolars had been extracted, and a fixed appliance had been used to retract his anterior teeth for two years without improvement. He had a convex profile, a gummy smile, lip incompetence, inadequate maxillary incisor inclination, and almost a class I molar relationship. Cephalometric analysis showed severe skeletal class Ⅱ malocclusion(A point-nasion-B point = 11.5°) with a retrognathic mandible(sella-nasion-B point = 75.9°), a protruded maxilla(sella-nasion-A point = 87.4°), and vertical maxillary excess(upper incisor to palatal plane = 33.2 mm). The excessive lingual inclination of the maxillary incisors(upper incisor to nasion-A point line =-5.5°)was due to previous treatment attempts to compensate for the skeletal class Ⅱ malocclusion. The patient was successfully retreated with decompensating orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery. The maxillary incisors were repositioned and proclined in the alveolar bone, the overjet was increased, and a space was created for orthognathic surgery, including maxillary impaction, anterior maxillary back-setting, and bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy to correct his skeletal anteroposterior discrepancy. Gingival display was reduced, and lip competence was restored. In addition, the results remained stable after 2 years. The patient was satisfied with his new profile as well as with the functional malocclusion at the end of treatment.CONCLUSION This case report provides orthodontists a good example of how to treat an adult with severe skeletal class Ⅱ malocclusion with vertical maxillary excess after an unsatisfactory orthodontic camouflage treatment. Orthodontic and orthognathic treatment can significantly correct a patient’s facial appearance.

Distalization of maxillary molars for Class Ⅱ malocclusion with Chinese Ni-Ti coil-springs appliance

Objective: To evaluate the effects of the Chinese Ni-Ti coil-springs appliance on distalization of maxillary molars and the reciprocal effects on the anchorage teeth. Methods:Twenty-four adolescent patients(12 boys,12 girls) with Class Ⅱ malocclusion were selected and the coil-springs appliance was used during the treatment. Pre- and postdistalization lateral cephalometric radiographs were analyzed and compared. Results: The average time for the correction of Class Ⅱ molar relationship was 4.6 months. And the mean distance of molar distalization was 4.4 mm. The Chinese Ni-Ti coil-springs also demostrated less tipping and better bodily movement of maxillary molars. Conclusion: This study suggests that the Chinese Ni-Ti coil-springs appliance distalizes the upper molar significantly, while there is no remarkable loss of anchorage because of patients’ wearing headgear with J hooks at night and Class Ⅱ elastics in the day time.

Prevalence of Malocclusions and Normative Orthodontic Treatment Need Using IOTN Index for Patients in Yalgado Ouédraogo Teaching Hospital

Introduction: The assessment of health care needs must be reproducible, independent of the operator, hence the use of indexes like the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). The aim of this study was to assess both, the prevalence of malocclusions among patients received in the Dental Surgery Unitat Yalgado Ouédraogo Teaching Hospital and their care needs according to IOTN index. Materials and Methods: It is a prospective, cross-cutting diagnostic study of malocclusions at Yalgado Ouédraogo Teaching Hospital (CHUYO), conducted from January 1 to December 31, 2016. The examiner with an examination tray records on the 12- to 16-year-old patients’ medical recorded, the variables based on the polychromatic pictures series, the IOTN rule, and the dental health component table. Results: On the whole, 81 patients were included, with 60.5% of girls and 39.5% of boys. 16- and 12-year-old patients were dominant. The average age was 14.05 years old. Various types of malocclusions were encountered. The need for orthodontic care was 56.8%. For 14 patients, 17.28%, their aesthetic component score is higher than the assessment made by the orthodontist. Conclusion: Aesthetics was an important factor in the need for orthodontic care. The aesthetic deficit entails a psychological impact that should be taken into account in the assessment of care needs.

Orthopedic Correction of Class III Malocclusions during Mixed Dentition

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of face mask (FM) and Maxillary Bite Block (BB) in skeletal class III patients during mixed dentition with control group of the same class during their growth. Materials & Methods: Forty-two patients were selected based on clinical and cephalometric examination, with age ranged from 6 to 8 years according to definite criteria. Patients were classified into two groups: treated and control groups;all records were taken for every patient. Lateral cephalometric films were traced before and after treatment and analyzed. Results: Intermaxillary skeletal variables showed significant improvement in the treated group with an average increase of ANB angle (Maxilo mandibular difference angle) of 3.14°and an average increase in wits appraisal 2.15 mm. Conclusion: The study concluded that, treatment with face mask and maxillary bite block induced significant dentoskeletal changes.

Nonsurgical orthodontic treatment for an adult with skeletal open bite, class III malocclusion and posterior crossbite: A case report

Class III malocclusion associated with skeletal anterior open bite pattern in adults can be a challenging orthodontic problem, especially for the nonsurgical treatment. Conventionally, several treatment alternatives are available such as tooth extraction, molar intrusion, and absolute anchorage system or orthognathic surgical correction. Although correction with surgery may be the most effective and stable way, many patients refused surgical treatment plan because of the costs and traumas it may bring. We reported a nonsurgical orthopedic treatment of 22-year-old male with severe skeletal anterior open bite, dental Class III malocclusion, posterior crossbite and a high mandibular plane angle. The patient refused surgery and extraction. So we formulated a treatment plan consisting of using rapid palatal expansion appliance to expand the maxilla, standard edgewise brackets to align the teeth, Class III elastics to correct the canines, premolars, and molars relationship, reverse curve of the nickel-titanium wire combined with anterior vertical elastics to intrude molars and correct open bite. In this case, without suffering of surgery, the posterior crossbite was ideally corrected, and ideal overjet and overbite relationships and functional occlusion were all achieved. The patient obtained satisfactory occlusal as well as functional and stable results.

补肾固胎方联合黄体酮注射液治疗肾虚型早期先兆流产疗效及对妊娠激素水平和Th1/Th2细胞因子的影响

目的 观察补肾固胎方联合黄体酮注射液治疗肾虚型早期先兆流产疗效及对妊娠激素水平和Th1/Th2细胞因子的影响。方法 采用随机数字表法将符合入选标准的120例肾虚型早期先兆流产患者分为观察组和对照组。对照组予黄体酮注射液治疗,观察组同联合补肾固胎方治疗。连续治疗2周后,比较两组中医证候积分(妊娠期阴道流血、小腹坠胀或疼痛、腰酸痛、膝关节酸软)、妊娠激素水平[雌二醇(Estradiol, E_(2))、人绒毛膜促性腺激素(Human chorionic gonadotropin, β-HCG)、孕酮(Progesterone, P)]、Th1/Th2细胞因子[白细胞介素2(interleukin-2,IL-2)、白细胞介素4(interleukin-4,IL-4)、γ干扰素(Interferon-γ,INF-γ)]改善情况,统计两组治疗总有效率、妊娠结局及不良反应发生率。结果 两组治疗后妊娠期阴道流血、小腹坠胀或疼痛、腰酸痛、膝关节酸软积分,IL-2、INF-γ水平均低于治疗前(P<0.05),且观察组治疗后以上中医证候积分和IL-2、INF-γ水平均低于对照组(P<0.05);两组治疗后IL-4水平均高于治疗前(P<0.05),且观察组治疗后IL-4水平高于对照组(P<0.05);观察组总有效率为(91.7%,55/60),高于对照组(75.0%,45/60)(P<0.05);观察组足月分娩率为(85.0%,51/60),高于对照组(56.7%,34/60)(P<0.05);观察组不良反应发生率为3.3%,低于对照组(25.0%)(P<0.05)。结论 补肾固胎方联合黄体酮注射液能够有效调节肾虚型早期先兆流产患者妊娠激素水平和Th1/Th2细胞因子水平,纠正免疫功能紊乱,降低患者流产率,提高足月妊娠率,改善妊娠结局。

基于正邪理论探讨Th17/Treg细胞在慢性心衰中的作用

慢性心力衰竭是多种心血管疾病的终末期阶段,心肌损伤后,免疫介导的Th17、Treg细胞在心衰的发病机制具有关键作用,通过分泌炎症因子,导致心肌纤维化、心室重塑。中医正邪理论内涵丰富,对于认识Th17/Treg细胞与心衰的发展及相互作用具有指导意义,隶属于正邪理论范畴,即Th17/Treg细胞平衡,有利于维持机体的免疫平衡,属于“正气”范畴;Th17/Treg细胞失衡可能破坏机体内环境的稳定,导致免疫异常,促进疾病的发生,属于“邪气”范畴。基于此,作者以正邪理论为切入点,从宏观、微观角度来阐述Th17/Treg细胞在慢性心力衰竭发展中的作用,提出心衰早期,正虚为主,邪实为辅;心衰中期,正虚邪实;心衰晚期,邪实为主,正虚为辅;心衰终末期,正虚为主。临床通过扶正祛邪,调整机体正邪平衡,恢复机体Th17/Treg细胞的动态平衡,以期为中医理论阐述Th17/Treg在心衰的发展作用的现代研究奠定基础,为心衰的诊治提供新的理论依据。

儿童难治性肺炎支原体肺炎肺泡灌洗液病菌量与Th1/Th2细胞免疫应答的相关性研究

目的探究儿童难治性肺炎支原体肺炎肺泡灌洗液病菌量与Th1/Th2细胞免疫应答的相关性。方法随机选择郑州大学附属儿童医院诊治的96例难治性肺炎支原体肺炎患儿为研究对象,根据肺泡灌洗液中肺炎支原体DNA含量进行分组,即>106/m L为高菌量组(n=35),103~106/m L为中菌量组(n=30),<103/m L为低菌量组(n=31)。检测三组患儿肺泡灌洗液的炎性因子水平,对比三组的炎性因子水平、肺部影像学与实验室检查结果、临床表现和基础情况,分析肺泡灌洗液中肺炎支原体DNA含量与炎性因子的相关性。结果在体温高于39℃、热程高于10天患儿占比以及总发热时间、使用抗生素后热程、住院时间、乳酸脱氢酶、血小板计数、中性粒细胞计数、淋巴细胞计数上,三组比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),白细胞计数比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);双侧或大量胸腔积液、肺不张或者大片肺实变发生率、白细胞介素-4(interleukin-4,IL-4)水平比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),三组之间的双侧肺病变、左侧肺病变、右侧肺病变发生率以及肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)、干扰素(interferon-γ,INF-γ)、IL-8水平比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);肺泡灌洗液中IL-4与肺炎支原体DNA水平呈正相关(P<0.05),肺泡灌洗液中TNF-α、INF-γ、IL-8与肺炎支原体DNA水平无相关性(P>0.05)。结论儿童难治性肺炎支原体肺炎肺泡灌洗液病菌量与Th1/Th2细胞免疫应答具有相关性,肺炎支原体DNA菌量越高,肺内外损害和肺部炎症越严重,Th1/Th2免疫应答失衡。

中医药对变应性鼻炎Th细胞因子影响的研究进展

变应性鼻炎(Allergic rhinitis,AR)是一种IgE介导的鼻黏膜炎症性疾病,由草花粉、树木、杂草花粉霉菌、尘螨和动物皮屑等空气变应原诱发。AR的特征是流涕、阵发性打喷嚏、鼻痒、鼻塞和流泪等症状^([1])。AR可根据病因分为常年AR和季节性AR,因为暴露于季节性过敏原后会出现季节性症状,这些症状在春季、夏季和秋季达到高峰^([2])。AR影响全球10%~30%的人口,且其患病率仍在上升,其中约67%的病例由草花粉和尘螨过敏组成^([3-4])。目前,西医对本病的干预手段大多选择药物治疗或免疫疗法,但药物治疗不良反应较大,患者依从性较差,且远期疗效欠佳;而免疫疗法费用昂贵,不易推广使用。近年,中医药疗法在本病的治疗中发挥出愈加重要的治疗作用,且绿色安全、患者接受度更高,对患者的临床症状、生活质量及各项免疫因子均有较为理想的改善作用。现综述近年来中医药对AR免疫因子影响的研究进展,以期为中医药在AR及其他变态反应性疾病领域的应用提供参考。

清热化瘀方调控Th17对小鼠心肌缺血再灌注损伤的影响

目的 探索清热化瘀方通过调控T辅助细胞17(Th17)对小鼠心肌缺血再灌注损伤(I/R)的影响。方法 45只小鼠随机分为假手术组、模型组和清热化瘀方低、中、高剂量组(13、26、52 g/kg),各组小鼠灌胃给予不同剂量清热化瘀方或蒸馏水7 d,通过左冠状动脉结扎30 min再灌注24 h建立心肌缺血再灌注损伤模型。术后24 h采用心脏超声检测心功能,HE染色观察心脏组织病理改变,TTC染色观察心脏梗死面积,试剂盒检测血清乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)、白介素17(IL-17)和白介素6(IL-6)水平,Western blot和RT-qPCR法检测心脏组织中RORγt mRNA和蛋白表达,流式细胞术检测外周血中Th17、Treg和Th17/Treg细胞比例。结果 与模型组比较,清热化瘀方组小鼠心功能提高,梗死面积减少,Th17细胞比例降低,促炎因子IL-17和IL-6水平降低,Th17/Treg动态平衡得到恢复(P<0.05)。结论 清热化瘀方可通过调节Th17恢复Th17/Treg稳态,从而减轻心肌缺血再灌注损伤。

芍药苷对慢性支气管炎模型大鼠Th17及Treg细胞亚群的影响

目的:探究芍药苷对慢性支气管炎(CB)大鼠Th17、Treg细胞亚群、肺功能的影响以及药理作用。方法:将SD大鼠采用复合诱导法建立CB模型,随机分成CB组(生理盐水)、低剂量芍药苷组(50 mg/kg)、中剂量芍药苷组(100 mg/kg)、高剂量芍药苷组(200 mg/kg)和核酪组(阳性对照,核酪口服液),10只;另设对照组(生理盐水)10只,造模后按照分组灌胃2 ml/100 g相应药物。给药完成后,观察大鼠一般情况并进行肺功能及血气分析;HE染色观察肺组织形态;流式细胞仪检测大鼠肺组织CD4^(+)T、CD8^(+)T、Th17(CD4^(+)IL-17^(+)T)、Treg(CD4^(+)CD25^(+)FOXP3^(+)T)细胞;ELISA法检测肺组织中IL-10、IL-22、IL-17水平。结果:CB组大鼠活动迟缓,毛色暗淡,身体卷缩,伴咳嗽、鼻腔潮湿,肺组织可见淋巴细胞浸润、支气管壁变形、黏膜阻塞等病变;芍药苷各组及核酪组上述症状及损伤不同程度缓解,高剂量组最轻。与对照组比较,CB组气道阻力、动脉血二氧化碳分压(Pa‐CO_(2))、IL-17、IL-22水平及CD4^(+)T、CD8^(+)T、Th17细胞、Th17/Treg、CD4^(+)T/CD8^(+)T均升高,动脉血氧分压(PaO_(2))、IL-10水平及Treg细胞均降低(P均<0.05);与CB组比较,低、中、高剂量芍药苷组气道阻力、PaCO_(2)、IL-17、IL-22水平及CD4^(+)T、CD8^(+)T、Th17细胞、Th17/Treg、CD4^(+)T/CD8^(+)T水平依次降低,PaO_(2)、IL-10水平及Treg细胞依次升高(P均<0.05);中剂量芍药苷组气道阻力等以上指标与核酪组相比差异无统计学意义(P均>0.05)。结论:芍药苷可调节T淋巴细胞活化,减少Th17细胞分化,增加Treg细胞分化,减轻CB大鼠炎症水平及肺损伤。

面向汽车安全的中国体征50^(th)百分位男性乘员生物力学模型开发及验证

汽车安全领域的智能化和数字化发展都急需能代表真实人体特征的生物力学计算模型。本文以最新中国成年人人体尺寸标准为依据,开发具有自主知识产权的50^(th)百分位中国男性体征汽车乘员生物力学模型(TUST IBMs M50-O)。通过重构3组正面钝性冲击、5组侧面钝性冲击和3组整人滑车尸体及志愿者试验,模拟C-NCAP可变形移动壁障侧面碰撞试验,多角度、全方位验证所开发模型的有效性及应用价值。结果表明:11组重构试验数据均在相应的尸体及志愿者试验通道内,平均差异在10%左右,验证了模型的有效性。TUST IBMs M50-O与WorldSID 50^(th)假人模型在侧面碰撞中的运动趋势相同,但TUST IBMs M50-O模型上肢对胸部的挤压,使得胸椎T4和T12质心合成加速度峰值达到43.5g和47.3g,高于WorldSID 50th模型峰值38.5g和41.2g。同时,TUST IBMs M50-O模型也从应力应变角度评估人体组织层面的损伤风险。综上,TUST IBMs M50-O模型展现了类似真实人体的高生物逼真度,可用于组织层面的损伤机理研究,也可为智能汽车安全防护装置及智能高端装备领域产品研发、汽车虚拟测评提供可靠的计算工具和技术支撑。

银杏提取物对UC大鼠肠黏膜屏障功能的改善作用及对Th17/Treg细胞免疫稳态的影响

目的:探究银杏提取物对溃疡性结肠炎(UC)大鼠肠黏膜屏障功能的改善作用及对Th17/Treg细胞免疫稳态的影响。方法:雄性SD大鼠随机分为正常对照组、模型组及银杏提取物低、中、高剂量组,除正常对照组外其余各组大鼠均给予硝基苯磺酸、乙醇复合诱导建立UC大鼠模型。造模成功后各给药组灌胃相应剂量药物,正常对照组和模型组大鼠灌胃相应体积生理盐水,共给药14 d。记录各组大鼠一般状态,并追踪记录疾病活动指数(DAI),采用腹壁回撤反应(AWR)检测大鼠内脏敏感程度,检测各组大鼠外周血Th17、Treg细胞比例和血清IL-2、IL-6、IL-8、IL-10、TNF-α水平,检测肠道菌群及结肠组织中TLR4、NOD2 mRNA及蛋白表达。结果:与治疗前比较,各给药组大鼠饮水量、体质量、肛温显著升高,DAI显著降低(P<0.05)。与正常对照组比较,模型组大鼠饮水量、体质量、肛温显著降低,DAI、AWR显著升高,外周血Treg细胞比例及血清IL-2、IL-10水平显著降低,外周血Th17细胞比例及Th17/Treg和血清IL-6、IL-8、TNF-α水平显著升高,肠道大肠杆菌、肠球菌水平显著升高,乳酸杆菌、双歧杆菌水平显著降低,结肠组织中TLR4、NOD2 mRNA及蛋白表达显著升高(P<0.05)。与模型组比较,银杏提取物各剂量组大鼠饮水量、体质量、肛温显著升高,DAI、AWR显著降低,外周血Treg细胞比例及血清IL-2、IL-10水平显著升高,外周血Th17细胞比例及Th17/Treg和血清IL-6、IL-8、TNF-α水平显著降低,肠道大肠杆菌、肠球菌水平显著降低,乳酸杆菌、双歧杆菌水平显著升高,结肠组织中TLR4、NOD2 mRNA及蛋白表达显著降低(P<0.05)。银杏提取物的作用呈现剂量依赖性。结论:银杏提取物可降低UC大鼠结肠组织TLR4、NOD2 mRNA及蛋白表达,改善肠黏膜屏障功能,维持Th17/Treg细胞免疫稳态,抑制其炎症反应。