The bacterial small RNAs: The new biomarkers of oral microbiotaassociated cancers and diseases

The oral microbiota is a vital part of the human microbiota that functions in various physiological processes and ishighly relevant to cancers and other diseases. With the alterations of host immune competence, the homeostatic balanceexisting between the oral microbiota and host may be disturbed and result in the development of diseases. Numerousobservations have suggested that small RNAs are key regulators of bacterial pathogenesis and bacteria-host interactions.Further, bacterial small RNAs are considered to be promising biomarkers for the development of novel, and efficacioustherapies for oral dysbiosis. Mechanistic insights into how oral pathogens communicate with other bacteria or host cellsin oral cancers via small RNAs are hot topics of research. Current studies also have begun to elucidate the key role oforal microbiota in the development of systemic diseases. This article discusses existing findings and nascent mechanismsgoverning the small RNA-based interactions between oral microbiota and associated diseases. The knowledge of suchinteractions is key in planning approaches to reverse dysbiosis to achieve health.

Bioinformatic analysis of lncRNA-associated competing endogenous RNA regulatory networks in synovial tissue of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis

Background:Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis(TMJOA)is an end-stage disease that seriously affects the patients’quality of life.Molecular insights in advancing our understanding of TMJOA are the need of the hour.Methods:We performed RNA high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics analysis of differentially expressed(DE)long non-coding RNA(lncRNAs),microRNAs(miRNAs),and messenger RNA(mRNAs)in human synovial TMJOA tissues.Firstly,synovium samples of TMJOA patients and non-TMJOA controls were collected for highthroughput sequencing of lncRNAs,miRNAs,and mRNAs.We then performed biological function analysis of the top 100 mRNAs with more than 2-fold differential expression,and their upstream regulated miRNAs and lncRNAs were predicted separately.Intersections between predicted miRNAs/lncRNAs and differentially expressed miRNAs/lncRNAs were determined,respectively.Regulatory networks among the selected lncRNAs,miRNAs,and mRNAs were constructed.Finally,Western Blotting and reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR)were used to explore the function of selected lncRNA and mRNAs.Results:Our analysis showed that the only upregulated lncRNAxist,was involved in intracellular protein degradation,cartilage matrix degradation,and osteoclast differentiation through four regulatory axes:miR-1271-5p/ctsb,miR-365a-3p/mmp3,miR-199a-3p/fos,and miR-27b-3p/miR-1271-5p/grb2.RT-qPCR results showed that xist expression increased in both TMJOA synovial tissue and inflammatory-stimulated synovial cells.Inhibition of xist could promote the proliferation of synovial cells upon inflammatory stimulation,and xist could positively regulate the expression of GRB2.Targeting GRB2 could inhibit the expression of matrix degrading enzymes in synovial cells,thereby attenuating the inflammatory environment.Conclusion:Given the current lack of reports of lncRNA regulation in TMJOA synovitis,our results revealed that xist was significantly differentially expressed in human synovial TMJOA and could regulate the expression of GRB2,which may play a role in the progression of TMJOA.

Relationship of distraction rate with inferior alveolar nerve degeneration-regeneration shift

Distraction osteogenesis is an important technique for the treatment of maxillofacial abnormities and defects. However, distraction osteo- genesis may cause the injury of the inferior alveolar nerve. The relationship between distraction rate and nerve degeneration-regeneration shift remains poorly understood. In this study, 24 rabbits were randomly divided into four groups. To establish the rabbit mandibular distraction osteogenesis model, the mandibles of rabbits in distraction osteogenesis groups were subjected to continuous osteogenesis dis- traction at a rate of 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 mm/d, respectively, by controlling rounds of screwing each day in the distractors. In the sham group, mandible osteotomy was performed without distraction, Pin-prick test with a 10 g blunt pin on the labium, histological and histomorpho- metric analyses with methylene blue staining, Bodian＇s silver staining, transmission electron microscopy and myelinated fiber density of inferior alveolar nerve cross-sections were performed to assess inferior alveolar nerve conditions. At 28 days after model establishment, in the pin-prick test, the inferior alveolar nerve showed no response in the labium to a pin pricks in the 2 mm/d group, indicating a severe dysfunction. Histological and histomorphometric analyses indicated that the inferior alveolar nerve suffered more degeneration and in- juries at a high distraction rate （2 mm/d）. Importantly, the nerve regeneration, indicated by newborn Schwann cells and axons, was more abundant in 1.0 and 1.5 mm/d groups than in 2.0 mm/d group. We concluded that the distraction rate was strongly associated with the inferior alveolar nerve function, and the distraction rates of !.0 and 1.5 mm/d had regenerative effects on the inferior alveolar nerve. This study provides an experimental basis for the relationship between distraction rate and nerve degeneration-regeneration shift during dis- traction osteogenesis, and may facilitate reducing nerve complications during distraction osteogenesis.

Core-shell structured silk Fibroin/PVDF piezoelectric nanofibers for energy harvesting and self-powered sensing

The development of wearable and portable electronics calls for flexible piezoelectric materials to fabricate selfpowered devices.However,a big challenge in piezoelectric material design is to boost the output performance while ensuring its flexibility and biocompatibility.Here,all-organic and core-shell structured silk fibroin(SF)/poly(vinylidene difluoride)(PVDF)piezoelectric nanofibers(NFs)with excellent flexibility are fabricated using a simple electrospinning strategy.The strong intermolecular interaction between SF and PVDF promotes theβ-phase nucleation in the core-shell structure,which significantly enhances the output performance.An output of 16.5 V was achieved in SF/PVDF NFs,which is more than 6-fold enhancement compared with that of pure PVDF NFs.In addition,the piezoelectric device can sensitively detect the mechanical stimulation from joint bending,demonstrating its great potential in self-powered sensor.Otherwise,the piezoelectric device can be also applied to control the movement of a smart car,successfully,achieving its application in the human-machine interaction.

A retrospective study of unfavorable fractures during sagittal split osteotomy:A single surgeon’s experience

Background:Unfavorable fractures are among the most common complications of bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy(BSSRO).This study aimed to evaluate unfavorable fracture patterns during BSSRO and assess the related risk factors and treatment measures.Methods:The clinical records and radiographs of 679 patients(1358 sides)who underwent BSSRO at Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital between September 2013 and December 2021 were examined.Results:Patients with unfavorable fractures who underwent surgical restoration were studied.The incidence of unfavorable fractures was 0.8%(n¼11),with the highest rate in the third year.The unfavorable fractures were divided into three types by location and clinical treatment:(1)SSRO could still be completed after buccal/lingual plate unfavorable fracture(0.6%,n=8);(2)condylar/coronoid process fractures/intermaxillary fixation needed(0.1%,n=2);(3)additional osteotomy required(0.07%,n=1).Conclusion:These results suggest that as a surgeon’s experience increases,the rate of unfavorable fractures may decrease.The novel classification of unfavorable fractures for SSRO might be useful for surgeons to make appropriate treatment choices during orthognathic surgery.

Unraveling the complex roles of macrophages in obese adipose tissue:an overview

Macrophages,a heterogeneous population of innate immune cells,exhibit remarkable plasticity and play pivotal roles in coordinating immune responses and maintaining tissue homeostasis within the context of metabolic diseases.The activation of inflammatory macrophages in obese adipose tissue leads to detrimental effects,inducing insulin resistance through increased inflammation,impaired thermogenesis,and adipose tissue fibrosis.Meanwhile,adipose tissue macrophages also play a beneficial role in maintaining adipose tissue homeostasis by regulating angiogenesis,facilitating the clearance of dead adipocytes,and promoting mitochondrial transfer.Exploring the heterogeneity of macrophages in obese adipose tissue is crucial for unraveling the pathogenesis of obesity and holds significant potential for targeted therapeutic interventions.Recently,the dual effects and some potential regulatory mechanisms of macrophages in adipose tissue have been elucidated using single-cell technology.In this review,we present a comprehensive overview of the intricate activation mechanisms and diverse functions of macrophages in adipose tissue during obesity,as well as explore the potential of drug delivery systems targeting macrophages,aiming to enhance the understanding of current regulatory mechanisms that may be potentially targeted for treating obesity or metabolic diseases.

Spatial transcriptomics reveals that metabolic characteristics define the tumor immunosuppression microenvironment via iCAF transformation in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Tumor progression is closely related to tumor tissue metabolism and reshaping of the microenvironment. Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a representative hypoxic tumor, has a heterogeneous internal metabolic environment. To clarify the relationship between different metabolic regions and the tumor immune microenvironment (TME) in OSCC, Single cell (SC) and spatial transcriptomics (ST) sequencing of OSCC tissues were performed. The proportion of TME in the ST data was obtained through SPOTlight deconvolution using SC and GSE103322 data. The metabolic activity of each spot was calculated using scMetabolism,and k-means clustering was used to classify all spots into hyper-, normal-, or hypometabolic regions. CD4T cell infiltration and TGF-βexpression is higher in the hypermetabolic regions than in the others. Through CellPhoneDB and NicheNet cell-cell communication analysis, it was found that in the hypermetabolic region, fibroblasts can utilize the lactate produced by glycolysis of epithelial cells to transform into inflammatory cancer-associated fibroblasts (iCAFs), and the increased expression of HIF1A in iCAFs promotes the transcriptional expression of CXCL12. The secretion of CXCL12 recruits regulatory T cells (Tregs), leading to Treg infiltration and increased TGF-β secretion in the microenvironment and promotes the formation of a tumor immunosuppressive microenvironment. This study delineates the coordinate work axis of epithelial cells-iCAFs-Tregs in OSCC using SC, ST and TCGA bulk data, and highlights potential targets for therapy.

A comparative study of the osteogenic performance between the hierarchical micro/submicro-textured 3D-printed Ti6Al4V surface and the SLA surface

Three-dimensional(3D)printed titanium and its alloys have broad application prospect in the field of biomedical implant materials,although the biological performance of the original surface should be improved.Learning from the development experience of conventional titanium implants,to construct a hierarchical hybrid topological surface is the future direction of efforts.Since the original 3D-printed(3D hereafter)Ti6Al4V surface inherently has micron-scale features,in the present study,we introduced submicron-scale pits on the original surface by acid etching to obtain a hierarchical micro/submicro-textured surface.The characteristic and biological performance of the 3D-printed and acid-etched(3DA hereafter)surface were evaluated in vitro and in vivo,compared with the conventional sandblasted,large-grit,acid-etched(SLA hereafter)surface.Our results suggested the adhesion,proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells(BMSCs),as well as the in vivo osseointegration on 3DA surfaces were significantly improved.However,the overall osteogenic performance of the 3DA surface was not as good as the conventional SLA surface.

Challenges and strategies for in situ endothelialization and long-term lumen patency of vascular grafts

Vascular diseases are the most prevalent cause of ischemic necrosis of tissue and organ,which even result in dysfunction and death.Vascular regeneration or artificial vascular graft,as the conventional treatment modality,has received keen attentions.However,small-diameter(diameter<4 mm)vascular grafts have a high risk of thrombosis and intimal hyperplasia(IH),which makes long-term lumen patency challengeable.Endothelial cells(ECs)form the inner endothelium layer,and are crucial for anti-coagulation and thrombogenesis.Thus,promoting in situ endothelialization in vascular graft remodeling takes top priority,which requires recruitment of endothelia progenitor cells(EPCs),migration,adhesion,proliferation and activation of EPCs and ECs.Chemotaxis aimed at ligands on EPC surface can be utilized for EPC homing,while nanofibrous structure,biocompatible surface and cell-capturing molecules on graft surface can be applied for cell adhesion.Moreover,cell orientation can be regulated by topography of scaffold,and cell bioactivity can be modulated by growth factors and therapeutic genes.Additionally,surface modification can also reduce thrombogenesis,and some drug release can inhibit IH.Considering the influence of macrophages on ECs and smooth muscle cells(SMCs),scaffolds loaded with drugs that can promote M2 polarization are alternative strategies.In conclusion,the advanced strategies for enhanced long-term lumen patency of vascular grafts are summarized in this review.Strategies for recruitment of EPCs,adhesion,proliferation and activation of EPCs and ECs,anti-thrombogenesis,anti-IH,and immunomodulation are discussed.Ideal vascular grafts with appropriate surface modification,loading and fabrication strategies are required in further studies.

The synergistic effect of 3D-printed microscale roughness surface and nanoscale feature on enhancing osteogenic differentiation and rapid osseointegration

Personalized precision therapy and rapid osseointegration are the main development directions of dental implants.3 D printing is a vital advanced manufacturing technology for personalized precision therapy.However,the osteogenesis of the 3 D printed Ti6 Al4 V implants is unsatisfactory.From the bionic perspective,the hierarchical micro/nano-topography can mimic the microenvironment of the multilevel structure of natural bone tissue and may endow the implant surface with superior bioactivity.In the present study,the hierarchical micro/nano-topography was successfully fabricated by construction the nanoscale feature on 3 D printed microscale roughness surface of 3 D-printed Ti6 Al4 V implants by alkali-heat treatment and hydrothermal treatment.Then the cell biological responses in vitro and osseointegration performance in vivo were systematically evaluated.The hierarchical micro/nano-topography evidently increased the roughness,improved the hydrophilicity and accelerated the hydroxyapatite deposition and mineralization,which significantly enhanced the adhesion,differentiation and extracellular matrix mineralization of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells(BMSCs).Most importantly,the hierarchical micro/nano-topography on 3 D-printed implants facilitated the new bone formation and rapid osseointegration in vivo.Our study suggested that 3 D-printed implant with micro/nano-topography may be a promising candidate to be applied in orthopedic field to meet the need of customized therapy and rapid osseointegration.

A novel intronic circular RNA,circGNG7,inhibits head and neck squamous cell carcinoma progression by blocking the phosphorylation of heat shock protein 27 at Ser78 and Ser82

Background:There is increasing evidence that circular RNAs(circRNAs)play a significant role in pathological processes including tumorigenesis.In contrast to exonic circRNAs,which are the most frequently reported circRNAs in cancer so far,the studies of intronic circRNAs have been greatly lagged behind.Here,we aimed to investigate the regulatory role of intronic circRNAs in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC).Methods:We conducted whole-transcriptome sequencing with four pairs of primary tumor tissues and adjacent normal tissues from HNSCC patients.Then,we characterized circGNG7 expression in HNSCC tissues and cell lines and explored its association with the prognosis of HNSCC patients.We also identified interactions between circGNG7 and functional proteins,which alter downstream signaling that regulate HNSCC progression.Results:In this study,we identified a new intronic circRNA,circGNG7,and validated its functional roles in HNSCC progression.CircGNG7 was predominately localized to the cytoplasm,and its expression was downregulated in both HNSCC tissues andCAL27,CAL33,SCC4,SCC9,HN6,and HN30 cells.Low expression of circGNG7 was significantly correlated with poor prognosis in HNSCC patients.Consistent with this finding,overexpression of circGNG7 strongly inhibited tumor cell proliferation,colony formation,in vitro migration,and in vivo tumor growth.Mechanistically,the expression of circGNG7 in HNSCC cells was regulated by the transcription factor SMAD family member 4(SMAD4).Importantly,we discovered that circGNG7 could bind to serine residues 78 and 82 of the functional heat shock protein 27(HSP27),occupying its phosphorylation sites and hindering its phosphorylation,which reduced HSP27-JNK/P38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)oncogenic signaling.Downregulation of circGNG7 expression in HNSCC increased HSP27-JNK/P38 MAPK signaling and promoted tumor progression.Conclusions:Our results revealed that a new intronic circRNA,circGNG7,functions as a strong tumor suppressor and that circGNG7/HSP27-JNK/P38 MAPK signaling is a novel mechanism by which HNSCC progression can be controlled.

Expert consensus on dental caries management

Dental Caries is a kind of chronic oral disease that greatly threaten human being’s health.Though dentists and researchers struggled for decades to combat this oral disease,the incidence and prevalence of dental caries remain quite high.Therefore,improving the disease management is a key issue for the whole population and life cycle management of dental caries.So clinical difficulty assessment system of caries prevention and management is established based on dental caries diagnosis and classification.Dentists should perform oral examination and establish dental records at each visit.When treatment plan is made on the base of caries risk assessment and carious lesion activity,we need to work out patient-centered and personalized treatment planning to regain oral microecological balance,to control caries progression and to restore the structure and function of the carious teeth.And the follow-up visits are made based on personalized caries management.This expert consensus mainly discusses caries risk assessment,caries treatment difficulty assessment and dental caries treatment plan,which are the most important parts of caries management in the whole life cycle.

Recent advances in smart stimuli-responsive biomaterials for bone therapeutics and regeneration

Bone defects combined with tumors, infections, or other bone diseases are challenging in clinical practice. Autologous and allogeneic grafts are two main traditional remedies, but they can cause a series of complications. To address this problem,researchers have constructed various implantable biomaterials. However, the original pathological microenvironment of bone defects, such as residual tumors, severe infection, or other bone diseases, could further affect bone regeneration. Thus, the rational design of versatile biomaterials with integrated bone therapy and regeneration functions is in great demand. Many strategies have been applied to fabricate smart stimuli-responsive materials for bone therapy and regeneration, with stimuli related to external physical triggers or endogenous disease microenvironments or involving multiple integrated strategies. Typical external physical triggers include light irradiation, electric and magnetic fields, ultrasound, and mechanical stimuli. These stimuli can transform the internal atomic packing arrangements of materials and affect cell fate, thus enhancing bone tissue therapy and regeneration. In addition to the external stimuli-responsive strategy, some specific pathological microenvironments, such as excess reactive oxygen species and mild acidity in tumors, specific p H reduction and enzymes secreted by bacteria in severe infection, and electronegative potential in bone defect sites, could be used as biochemical triggers to activate bone disease therapy and bone regeneration.Herein, we summarize and discuss the rational construction of versatile biomaterials with bone therapeutic and regenerative functions. The specific mechanisms, clinical applications, and existing limitations of the newly designed biomaterials are also clarified.

Effect of quercetin on chondrocyte phenotype and extracellular matrix expression

Due to the poor repair ability of cartilage tissue,regenerative medicine still faces great challenges in the repair of large articular cartilage defects.Quercetin is widely applied as a traditional Chinese medicine in tissue regeneration including liver,bone and skin tissues.However,the evidence for its effects and internal mechanisms for cartilage regeneration are limited.In the present study,the effects of quercetin on chondrocyte function were systematically evaluated by CCK8 assay,PCR assay,cartilaginous matrix staining assays,immunofluorescence assay,and western blotting.The results showed that quercetin significantly up-regulated the expression of chondrogenesis genes and stimulated the secretion of GAG(glycosaminoglycan)through activating the ERK,P38 and AKT signalling pathways in a dose-dependent manner.Furthermore,in vivo experiments revealed that quercetin-loaded silk protein scaffolds dramatically stimulated the formation of new cartilage-like tissue with higher histological scores in rat femoral cartilage defects.These data suggest that quercetin can effectively stimulate chondrogenesis in vitro and in vivo,demonstrating the potential application of quercetin in the regeneration of cartilage defects.

Bidirectional differentiation of BMSCs induced by a biomimetic procallus based on a gelatin-reduced graphene oxide reinforced hydrogel for rapid bone regeneration

Developmental engineering strategy needs the biomimetic composites that can integrate the progenitor cells,biomaterial matrices and bioactive signals to mimic the natural bone healing process for faster healing and reconstruction of segmental bone defects.We prepared the gelatin-reduced graphene oxide(GOG)and constructed the composites that mimicked the procallus by combining the GOG with the photo-crosslinked gelatin hydrogel.The biological effects of the GOG-reinforced composites could induce the bi-differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells(BMSCs)for rapid bone repair.The proper ratio of GOG in the composites regulated the composites’mechanical properties to a suitable range for the adhesion and proliferation of BMSCs.Besides,the GOG-mediated bidirectional differentiation of BMSCs,including osteogenesis and angiogenesis,could be activated through Erk1/2 and AKT pathway.The methyl vanillate(MV)delivered by GOG also contributed to the bioactive signals of the biomimetic procallus through priming the osteogenesis of BMSCs.During the repair of the calvarial defect in vivo,the initial hypoxic condition due to GOG in the composites gradually transformed into a well-vasculature robust situation with the bi-differentiation of BMSCs,which mimicked the process of bone healing resulting in the rapid bone regeneration.As an inorganic constituent,GOG reinforced the organic photo-crosslinked gelatin hydrogel to form a double-phase biomimetic procallus,which provided the porous extracellular matrix microenvironment and bioactive signals for the bi-directional differentiation of BMSCs.These show a promised application of the bio-reduced graphene oxide in biomedicine with a developmental engineering strategy.

Effect of Attachment on Movement Control of the Central Incisor Using Invisible Orthodontics:In-Silico Finite Element Analysis

We aimed to study the influence of attachment on central incisor movement control using invisible orthodontics with different translation or rotation targets.In this study,cone-beam computerised tomography was used to scan one 15-year-old volunteer’s teeth.Three-dimensional models of the mandibular central incisor,removable orthodontic appliance,and a rectangular attachment were reconstructed.A non-linear finite element simulation was used to analyse the influence of attachment on the stress distribution of the periodontal ligament of the central incisor under tooth rotation,mesial translation,and labial-lingual translation.For mandibular central incisor correction,using rectangular attachments increased the translation by up to 9.6%,increased the maximum stress on the periodontal ligament during the mesial translation correction,and reduced unwanted labial-lingual tilt by up to 40%during the rotation of the tooth.However,wearing an attachment during labial-lingual translation had no significant effect on the orthodontic results of the mandibular central incisor.In the mandibular central incisor’s invisible orthodontic,the rectangular attachment appliance increased the displacement and alleviated the side effect after applying mesial translation and tooth rotation.For labial-lingual translation,the application of a rectangular attachment had no pronounced effect on the results.

KIF18A is a potential prognostic factor and promotes tumor progression in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma

The kinesin family member 18A protein was dysregulated in several human cancers and involved in cancer progression.However,the significance in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma(OTSCC)has not been studied.The present study was intended to explore the functions of KIF18A in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma.The immunohistochemistry(IHC)assay was performed to assess the relationships between the KIF18A protein expression level and clinical-pathological features of the patients.The biological functions of KIF18A in OTSCC cells were investigated by the experiments in vitro and in vivo.Based on immunohistochemistry,we found that KIF18A was correlated with the clinical-pathological features of OTSCC patients.High expression of KIF18A was associated with the lymph node metastasis,and clinical stages.In vitro experiments revealed that silencing of KIF18A significantly inhibited the expression of the proliferation and migration related proteins such as Ki67,proliferating cell nuclear antigen,matrix metalloproteinase-7 and matrix metalloproteinase-9,and thereby inhibiting the proliferation,migration and invasion of tumor cells.In vivo,knocking-down of KIF18A could inhibit the tumor growth in nude mice.In conclusion,we found KIF18A promoted tumor progression in vivo and in vitro and might become an effective target for the treatment of OTSCC.

Community Workers’Social Support and Sleep Quality during the Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19):A Moderated Mediation Model

To explore the relationship between social support and sleep quality of community workers in Wuhan during the coronavirus disease 2019(the COVID-19 infection epidemic),this research constructed a mediating effect model to explore the mediating psychological mechanism of social support influencing sleep quality of front-line community workers.A total of 500 front-line community workers in Wuhan were investigated.We used the perceived social support scale(PSSS),the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale(CD-RISC),the perceived stress scale(PSS),and the Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)to measure social support,psychological resilience,perceived stress and sleep quality.Specifically,the higher the PSQI,the worse the sleep quality.Pearson correlation structural equation model was used to analyze the relationship between these factors.The results showed that:(1)There was a significant negative correlation between social support,psychological resilience,and perceived stress of community workers and PSQI,that means,the higher the level of social support,psychological resilience,and perceived stress,the higher the sleep quality.(2)Social support positively predicted psychological resilience and perceived stress,and perceived stress negatively predicted PSQI.(3)Social support can affect sleep quality through the mediating role of psychological resilience and perceived stress,and the mediating role includes two paths:the single mediating role of perceived stress and the chain mediating role of psychological resilience-perceived stress.(4)Gender moderates the relation-ship between social support and perceived stress,and the influence of social support on perceived stress of women is higher than that of men.Gender moderates the relationship between psychological resilience and PSQI,and only women’s psychological resilience had a negatively predictive effect on PSQI,while men did not,which means that psychological resilience of female frontline community workers can positively predict sleep quality.This research reveals the relationship between social support and sleep quality and its mechanism and verifies that social support can indirectly affect physical health through psychological resilience and perceived stress.It provides reference suggestions and intervention guidance for improving the sleep quality of community workers.

Effects of Mandibular Extractions with Clear Aligners:A Finite Element Analysis

This study was aimed at analysing the mechanical characteristics of different mandibular extraction modes using a clear aligner.Three experimental schemes of different extraction patterns were designed to treat mandibular crowding,including extraction of one mandibular central incisor,bilateral first premolars,and bilateral second premolars.The stress distribution during the space closing was analysed using the finite element method.When a central incisor was extracted,a significant retraction force was found in the anterior region,in line with the design expectation.The posterior teeth,which were designed to move mesially,acted as anchorage for anterior retraction,and were subjected to a mesial force.The anterior teeth were retracted when the bilateral first premolars were extracted.The lateral incisors and canines were subjected to a significant distal force and moment,while the central incisors and canines were subjected to lingual forces and moments.Additionally,the canines were subjected to a non-designated intruding force.The molars were designed to move mesially when the bilateral second premolars were extracted.All molars were subjected to a significant mesial force,while the lingual force on the front teeth was slight.The bilateral second molars were subjected to non-design mesial moment and extrusive force.The bilateral first molars were subjected to a non-designated mesial moment,and the bilateral first premolars on both sides were subjected to non-designated intrusive force and distal moment.When one incisor was extracted,attachments on the anterior teeth had a controlling effect on the tooth axis,but the anterior teeth still tended to tilt.When the bilateral first premolars were extracted,the anterior teeth showed a tendency for lingual inclination.The risk of distal inclination of the canines and lingual inclination of the central incisor increased.When the bilateral second premolars were extracted and the posterior teeth were designed to move mesially,the teeth on both sides of the extraction sites showed an obvious bowing effect.

Nanoparticles modified by polydopamine: Working as “drug” carriers

Inspired by the mechanism of mussel adhesion,polydopamine(PDA),a versatile polymer for surface modification has been discovered.Owing to its unique properties like extraordinary adhesiveness,excellent biocompatibility,mild synthesis requirements,as well as distinctive drug loading approach,strong photothermal conversion capacity and reactive oxygen species(ROS)scavenging facility,various PDA-modified nanoparticles have been desired as drug carriers.These nanoparticles with diverse nanostructures are exploited in multifunctions,consisting of targeting,imaging,chemical treatment(CT),photodynamic therapy(PDT),photothermal therapy(PTT),tissue regeneration ability,therefore have attracted great attentions in plenty biomedical applications.Herein,recent progress of PDA-modified nanoparticle drug carriers in cancer therapy,antibiosis,prevention of inflammation,theranostics,vaccine delivery and adjuvant,tissue repair and implant materials are reviewed,including preparation of PDA-modified nanoparticle drug carriers with various nanostructures and their drug loading strategies,basic roles of PDA surface modification,etc.The advantages of PDA modification in overcoming the existing limitations of cancer therapy,antibiosis,tissue repair and the developing trends in the future of PDA-modified nanoparticle drug carriers are also discussed.