Research advances of application of tree shrew as an animal model of viral infectious diseases / 中国比较医学杂志

Viral infection is the main death cause of infectious diseases in China. The establishment of an animal model to mimic the progression of viral infectious diseases in humans is of great significance to the study of pathogenesis and prevention of viral infectious diseases. As a new animal model established and developed in recent years, tree shrew has showed obvious advantages and potentials compared with other non-human primates and mice which are commonly used as virus-infected animal models. In this paper, the biological advantages of tree shrew as a novel animal model of viral infectious diseases are summarized, including taxonomy, physiology and immunology. In addition, the latest application of tree shrew in the research of many viral infectious diseases such as hepatitis virus, herpes simplex virus, influenza virus and enterovirus infections are compared and summarized.

Anteromedial elbow approach for coronoid process fractures: a cadaveric study and case report / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective To provide an anatomical basis for treatment of coronoid process fractures through an anteromedial elbow approach and evaluate its clinical effects.Methods Forty cadaveric specimens of adult upper limb were dissected to evaluate the anatomical relationships between the median nerve branches and the nearby muscles in the field of the anteromedial elbow approach.On the basis of the anatomical study,10 patients with coronoid fracture were treated from June 2014 to June 2015.They were 7 males and 3 females,from 17 to 63 years of age (average,43 years).By the O'Driscoll classification,there were 2 cases of type Ⅰ1,3 ones of type Ⅰ2,one of type Ⅱ1,3 ones of type Ⅱ2 and one of type Ⅲ2.The anteromedial elbow approach through the intramuscular space between the pronator teres and the flexor carpi radialis was used to reduce and fixate the fractures of unlar coronoid process and to explore and repair the medial collateral ligaments in all the patients.The ranges of extension,flexion and rotation of the elbow joint were measured at the last follow-ups;the function of the elbow was evaluated according to Mayo elbow performance scores (MEPS).Results The main branch of the median nerve ran between the lateral and the medial epicondyles of the humerus,27.34 mm away to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.The mean distance between the first pronator teres nerve branch and the coronoid process was 13.19 mm.The mean distance between the flexor carpi radialis nerve branch and the coronoid process was 47.02 mm.The mean distance from the medial epicondyle to the flexor carpi radialis nerve branch was 64.40 mm.All the patientswere followed up for an average of 12 months (from 6 to 18 months).Fractures united after an average of 1.8 months (from 1.5 to 2.0 months).Deformity,instability,pain or limited motion of the elbow joint was not observed during the follow-ups.At the last follow-ups,the mean flexion-extension arc of the elbow was 133.0° (from 120° to 140°),the mean rotation was 144.5° (from 130° to 160°),and the mean MEPS was 98 points (from 95 to 100 points).Conclusions The anteromedial approach through the intramuscular space between the pronator teres and the flexor carpi radiafis is a reliable and safe access for coronoid process fractures,because it leads to less injury to the median nerve than the anterior approach,and exposes the coronoid more favorably than the medial approach to facilitate reduction and fixation of the fracture fragments.

Reliability of serum catecholamine concentrations in reflecting depth of dexmedetomidine-based general anesthesia / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the reliability of serum catecholamine concentrations in reflecting the depth of dexmedetomidine-based general anesthesia.Methods Forty patients,aged 30-45 yr,of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ-Ⅱ,undergoing elective laparoscopic hysterectomy under general anesthesia,were divided into 2 groups (n =20 each) using a random number table:dexmedetomidine-based general anesthesia group (group Ⅰ) and general anesthesia group (group Ⅱ).Dexmedetomidine was intravenously infused as a loading bolus of 1 μg/kg over 10 min before induction of anesthesia,followed by an infusion of 0.5 μg · kg-1 · h-1 until 30 min before the end of operation in group Ⅰ.The equal volume of normal saline was given instead of dexmedetomidine in group Ⅱ.Anesthesia was induced with iv midazolam 0.05 mg/kg,propofol 1 mg/kg,cisatracurium 0.15 mg/kg and sufentanil 0.4 μg/kg.Anesthesia was maintained with iv infusion of remifentanil 0.1-0.3 μg · kg-1 · min 1,1％-2％ sevoflurane inhalation and intermittent iv boluses of cisatracurium.Before administration of dexmedetomidine,at the end of administration of the loading dose,at the end of intubation,at the end of skin incision,after establishment of pneumoperitoneum and at the end of operation (T0-5),venous blood samples were taken from the peripheral vein for determination of concentrations of epinephrine (E) and norepinephrine (NE) in serum (by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay).Results Compared with group Ⅱ],the serum NE and E concentrations were significantly decreased at T1-4 in group Ⅰ (P＜0.05).Compared with the baseline at T0,the serum NE and E concentrations were significantly decreased at T1 in group Ⅰ,and increased at T2-4 in group Ⅱ (P＜0.05).Conclusion The serum catecholamine concentration produces poor reliability in reflecting the depth of dexmedetomidine-based general anesthesia,and thus it is not a suitable monitoring index.

Progress on application of dexmedetomidine in regional block anesthesia / 中华全科医师杂志

Dexmedetomidine (Dex) is a novel and highly selective o2-adrenoceptor agonist,it has anxiolytic,antisympathetic and certain analgesic effects,its sedative effect can lead to mimic natural sleep.Dex is widely applied in mechanical ventilation,invasive procedures and perianesthesia with other drugs by intravenous route.Recent basic and clinical researches show that Dex can be applied safely and effectively with local anesthetics in regional block,to improve anesthetic effect,promote stable hemodynamics and optimize postoperative analgesia.

Comparison of clinical efficacy of intra-articular ropivacaine mixed with dexmedetomidine or morphine for postoperative analgesia after arthroscopic knee surgery / 中国综合临床

Objective To compare the efficacy of intra?articular dexmedetomidine or morphine mixed with ropivacaine for postoperative analgesia after arthroscopic knee surgery?Methods Sixty ASA physical status I or II patients scheduled for elective arthroscopic knee surgery were randomly assigned into 3 equal groups using a random number table?The group R received 0?25% ropivacaine, and the group RD received 1 μg/kg dexmedetomidine and 0?25% ropivacaine,and the group RM received 2 mg morphine and 0?25% ropivacaine intraarticularly in a total volume of 20 ml?Visual analogue scales( VAS) scores when the patients actively flexed the operated knee to 90° were recorded at 2, 4, 8, 12, 18 and 24 h after surgery?The analgesic duration and consumption of fentanyl at 24 h after surgery were recorded?The complications such as bradycardia,hypotension, nausea,vomit,cutaneous pruritus and uroschesis were followed up?Results At 8 and 12 h after surgery,VAS scores were significantly lower in group RD ( ( 3?23 ± 0?45 ) points, ( 3?18 ± 0?47 ) points ) and RM ( ( 3?20 ±0?46) points,(3?13±0?45) points) than in group R((4?01±0?74) points,(3?93±0?71) points),and at 18 and 24 h after surgery,they were significantly higher in group R((3?85±0?62) points,(3?72±0?57) points) and RD((3?83±0?57) points,(3?71±0?55) points) than in group RM((3?07±0?43) points,(3?02±0?41) points),and there was significant difference(F between groups=124?65,P=0?021,F inner grouP=11?65,P=0?004,F across groups=67?65,P=0?024)?The analgesic duration was significantly different in three groups (F=45?78,P<0?001),and in group RD((668?3±133?4) min) and RM((1 412?8±275?67) min) was significantly longer than in group R(402?3±81?5) min,P<0?05),and the group RM was longer than the group RD( P<0?05)?The consumption of fentanyl at 24 h after surgery was significantly different in three groups ( F=34?47,P<0?001),and it was significantly lower in group RD((32?6±7?3) μg) and RM((12?8±3?7) μg) than in group R((151?3±28?5) μg,P<0?05),and the group RM was lower than the group RD(P<0?05)?No significant side effects were found?Conclusion Intra?articular dexmedetomidine or morphine all can improve the efficacy of ropivacaine for postoperative analgesia after arthroscopic knee surgery,while morphine is superior to dexmedetomidine.

Impact stilbene glycosides and PNS Concomitantly on AD model PC12 cell injury / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective To investigate stilbene glycosides(TSG) and PNS concomitantly on PC12 cell survival rate of Alzheimer's disease.Methods The nerve cells that were seeded on the two culture plates were cultured for 1 day after the removal of primary culture fluid.In addition to the blank group, the model group and drug compatibility group were added 5 μl Aβ25-35 perpore to induced PC12 cell damage.To established AD cell damage model after exposure to the circumstances for 24 hours.Uniform design and factorial design were used respectively.After 1 d, using MTT method in ELISA analyzer measured the OD value of each pore, and calculating the survival rate of cells.Results The uniform design results showed that the cell survival rate was significantly linear with TSG and PNS (P＜0.05).From the equation, The higher the dose, the higher the cell survival rate.In this experimental condition, TSG and PNS respectively 50 mg/L, 200 mmol/L achieved the highest cell survival rate.2×2 factorial design experiments showed that, compared with the model group, the cell survival rate of TSG-PNS group (74.46％ ± 2.06％ vs.65.42％ ± 1.42％) increased (P＜0.05), but there was no interaction between the two groups (P=0.053).This showed that the combination of the two drugs in this dose has a protective effect on AD damage.Conclusion The compatibility of total saponins of two stilbene glucoside and three seven combination has the synergistic effect of anti AD damage.

Effect of ulinastatin on postoperative cognitive function in elderly gastric cancer surgery / 重庆医学

Objective To integrative the effect of ulinastatin on postoperative cognitive function in elderly gastric cancer surger-y.Methods Two hundred elderly patients with gastric cancer surgery were randomly divided into observed group (100 cases)and control group (100 cases).Patients in observed group received the intravenous drip of ulinastatin before and after the surgery,while others only received the intravenous drip of physiological saline before and after the surgery.Results The urine output of observed group was (441.7±78.5)mL,which was significantly lower than that in control group as the result was (613.2±81.2)mL(P <0.05).After the treatment,the score of MMSE,visual regeneration and association learning in both observed group and control group were significantly lower than that before the treatment(P <0.05).The scores of MMSE,visual regeneration and association learning in observed group were 24.4±1.5,9.7±1.7 and 12.4±1.8,which were significantly higher than that in control group as the scores were 21.1±1.0,8.7±1.5 and 11.3±1.7 (P <0.05).The level of S100βin serum of observed group at the end of sur-gery,1 day and 3 day after the surgery were (0.099±0.024)μg/L,(0.074±0.026)μg/L and (0.061±0.022)μg/L,which were significantly lower than that in control group as the results were (0.138±0.042)μg/L,(0.110±0.034)μg/L and (0.075±0.031)μg/L (P < 0.05).Conclusion Ulinastatin can not only improve the postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients with postoperative,but can also reduce the level of S100βin serum.It provides brain protection for patients.

Cerebral protection of dexmedetomidine during craniotomy under general anesthesia in patients with craniocerebral injury / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the cerebral protection of dexmedetomidine during craniotomy under general anesthesia in the patients with craniocerebral injury.Methods Sixty patients with craniocerebral injury,aged 30-50 yr,with body mass index of 18-25 kg/m2,of ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ,with Glasgow Coma Scale score of 6-12,scheduled for elective craniotomy under general anesthesia,were randomized into 2 groups (n =30 each) using a random number table:control group (group C) and dexmedetomidine group (group Dex).Anesthesia was induced with iv midazolam,propofol,cisatracurium and sufentanil.The patients were endotracheally intubated and mechanically ventilated.In group Dex,dexmedetomidine 1 μg/kg was infused intravenously over 10 min before induction of anesthesia,followed by infusion at a rate of 0.5 μg · kg-1 · h-1 until the end of operation.The equal volume of normal saline was given in group C.Immediately before beginning of surgery (T0),at the moment when the duramater was opened (T1),at 2 h after beginning of surgery (T2),at the duramater closing (T3) and at the end of surgery (T4),blood samples were obtained from the radial artery and jugular venous bulb for blood gas analysis,arteriovenous blood O2 difference and cerebral O2 extraction rate were calculated.The serum concentrations of S-100β were measured by ELISA.Results The serum concentrations of S-100β were significantly increased at T2-4 than at T0 in both groups.The serum concentrations of S-100β were significantly decreased at T2-4 in group Dex than in group C.The parameters of cerebral oxygen metabolism were all within the normal range in both groups.Conclusion Dexmedetomidine (1 μg/kg infused intravenously before induction of anesthesia,followed by infusion at a rate of 0.5 μg · kg-1 · h-1 until the end of operation) provides cerebral protection to some extent during craniotomy under general anesthesia in the patients with craniocerebral injury.

11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 enzyme activity effect after exposures phthalate esters in maternal / 中华预防医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the association between phthalate esters (PAEs) metabolites in maternal urine and 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11β-HSD2 ) enzyme activity, explore the possible mechanism of PAEs effect on fetal development.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>All of 33 cases of intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) newborn were selected by random sampling in 2012. And 33 cases of normal control newborn were enrolled, use high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was used to detect 4 kinds of phthalate esters (PAEs) metabolites in maternal urine: mono-n-butyl phthalate ester (MBP), mono (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP), mono (2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate (MEHHP), mono (2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl) phthalate (MEOHP) and three kinds of cortisol corticosterone metabolites, tetrahydrocortisol (THF), allo-tetrahydrocortisol (allo-THF), tetrahydrocortisone (THE), and analyze the association between phthalate esters (PAEs) metabolites in maternal urine and 11β-HSD2 enzyme activity.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>MBP, MEHP, MEHHP, MEOHP metabolites can be detected in 98% (65 cases) , 89% (59 cases), 91% (60 cases), 91% (60 cases) of all 66 maternal urine samples, respectively. The median concentrations of test material in case group were 31.20 ng/ml for MBP, 24.61 ng/ml for MEHHP, 11.72 ng/ml for MEOHP and 48.67 ng/ml for SumDEHP which were significantly higher than those of the control group (were 17.32, 12.03, 5.68 and 28.64 ng/ml); 11β-HSD2 activity in case group ((THF+allo-THF)/THE = (0.79 ± 0.09) ng/ml) was significantly lower than that of the control group((THF+allo-THF)/THE = (0.58 ± 0.04) ng/ml); PAEs metabolites MBP (β' = 1.12), MEHHP(β' = 1.14), MEOHP(β' = 1.10), SumDEHP(β' = 1.08) in baby boy mother's urine was reversely correlated to 11β-HSD2 activity.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>PAEs could affect fetal development by inhibit 11β-HSD2 activity.</p>

Effect of MACC1 inhibition by small interference RNA on Xuanwei lung cancer cell XWLC-05 angiogenesis and its mechanism / 军事医学

Objective To study the effect of metastasis-associated in colon cancer 1 ( MACC1 ) inhibition by small interference RNA( siRNA) on the formation of tumor cells that promote blood vessels, and to explore its possible molecular mechanism.Methods Synthesized MACC1 specific siRNA was transfected into human lung cancer cell lines XWLC-05. Then, the inhibitory effect of siRNA on the protein level of MET, MEK/p-MEK, ERK/p-ERK, and AKT/p-AKT was detected using Western blotting while the change in VEGF, bFGF and IL-8 protein level was detected using ELISA method. Results Western blotting results indicated that the expression level of MET, p-MEK and p-ERK was significantly decreased in the XWLC-05 cells transfected by MACC1 specific siRNA compared with control and nonsense siRNA groups, but the expression of total protein MEK and ERK did not change.Furthermore, the level of AKT and phosphorylated protein was not affected.ELISA results suggested that the secretion level of VEGF, bFGF and IL-8 was significantly suppressed at 48 h or 72 h compared with control and nonsense siRNA groups.Conclusion MACC1 may reduce the secretion levels of VEGF, bFGF and IL-8 via HGF/c-Met and MEK/ERK signal transduction pathways, and regulate angiogenesis of lung cancer.

Application study on LC-ESI--MS/MS determination of inosine in human plasma / 重庆医学

Objective To develop a LC-MS/MS method for the determination of inosine in human plasma and to apply it in the isoprinosine pharmacokinetic researches .Methods With adefovir as the internal standard ,methanol -10 mmol/L ammonium ace-tate(15 :85 ,v/v) was adopted as the mobile phase .The chromatographic column was the Agilent SB-C18 column(5 μm ,150 mm × 4 .6 mm I .D .) .Electrospray ionization(ESI) source was applied and the detection was conducted by the multiple-reaction monito-ring(MRM) mode .The ion reactions for the quantitative analysis were m/z 135 .0-267 .3(inosine) and m/z 134 .1-272 .0(adefo-vir) .Results The linear range of plasma inosine was 10-3 000 ng/mL .The lower detection limit was 10 ng/mL .The inter-and in-tra-day precisions(RSD) were less than 5% .The average recovery rate was above 90% without the matrix effect .Conclusion This method has the strong specificity ,convenience in treating the sample and high sensitivity ,and is suitable for the inosine pharmacokinetic re-searches .

Effect of local mild hypothermia on expression of PTEN protein during global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the effect of local mild hypothermia on the expression of phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromo-some ten (PTEN) protein during global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in rats.Methods One hundred and eight healthy adult male Wistar rats,weighing 230-280 g,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =36 each) using a random number table:sham operation group (group S),cerebral I/R group (group I/R) and mild hypothermia cerebral I/R group (group HI/R).Global cerebral I/R was induced by 4-vessel occlusion method described by Pulsinelli.Bilateral vertebral arteries were permanently occluded by cauterization,and bilateral carotid arteries were occluded for 15 min.Nasopharyngeal cooling was applied and the nasopharyngeal temperature was reduced to 32.5-33.5 ℃ and maintained at this level for 1 h.When the nasopharyngeal temperature was reduced to 32.5-33.5 ℃,the bilateral carotid arteries were clamped in group HI/ R.Six rats were chosen to be anesthetized and sacrificed immediately before ischemia and at 4,8,12,24 and 72 h of reperfusion.Hippocampal specimens were obtained to detect the expression of phosphorylated PTEN (pPTEN),Bcl-2 and Bax protein (by immunohistochemistry) in hippocampal CA1 region,contents of S100B protein (by ELISA) and MDA (by thiobarbituric acid method),and activity of SOD (by xanthine oxidase method).Results Compared with group S,the expression of p-PTEN and Bcl-2 protein,ratio of Bcl-2/Bax protein and activity of SOD were significantly decreased,and the expression of Bax protein and contents of MDA and S100B protein were increased after reperfusion in group I/R (P ＜ 0.05),and the ratio of Bcl-2/Bax protein was decreased,and there was no significant difference in the expression of p-PTEN,Bcl-2 and Bax protein,activity of SOD and contents of MDA and S100B protein after reperfusion in group HI/R (P ＞ 0.05).Compared with group I/R,the expression of p-PTEN and Bcl-2 protein,Bcl-2/Bax ratio and activity of SOD were significantly increased and the expression of Bax protein and content of MDA and S100B protein were decreased after reperfusion in group HI/R (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The mechanism by which local mild hypothermia reduces cerebral damage is related to inhibition of activation of PTEN protein in the brain tissues during global cerebral I/R in rats.

Effects of bone morrow stromal cells transplantation on neurological behavior and Bax expression in rats with traumatic brain injury / 中华创伤杂志

ObjectiveTo explore the effects of bone morrow stromal cells (BMSCs) on the neurological behavior of rats with traumatic brain injury (TBI).MethodsTwenty-four SD rats were randomly and equally divided into control group, TBI group and BMSC group. The weight-drop device was adapted to establish the TBI model. The injury severity and its outcome were evaluated by a set of criteria termed neurological severity score (NSS). Brain tissues were harvested at day 14 to observe the survival and migration of the transplanted cells.Bax expression was detected by RT-PCR. Results NSS was (12 ±3 ) points in the TBI group, significantly higher than (7 ± 1 ) points in the BMSC group (P ＜0.05). The transplanted BMSCs could survive and migrate. Moreover, BAX, a crucail apopotosis gene, was down-regulated to 0.9 ±0.1 in the BMSC group, compared with 1.1 ±0.2 in the TBI group (P ＜0.05). ConclusionsBMSC transplantation is available to improve the neurological function, as may be associated with the Bax.

Expression of constructed eukaryotic vectors carrying encoding gene of soluble human interleukin-1 receptor in mammalian cells / 华西口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>This study is to make sure if the constructed pcDNA3 carrying encoding gene of sIL-1R can be expressed in mammalian cells in vitro.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>COS-1 cells and CHO cells were respectively transfected with recombinant plasmid pcDNA3/sIL-1R by liposome. The protein expression products were detected by ELISA.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The results indicated that the protein expression products could be detected in the cell plasma and the cell culture supermatant. The expression level in experimental groups was much higher than that in control groups(P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The constructed pcDNA3/sIL-1R can express interest protein in mammalian cells and this establishes the basis for future investigation on gene therapy of periodonititis and other inflammatory diseases.</p>

DNA sequence analysis for the promoter of pyruvate oxidase gene from Streptococcus oralis / 华西口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To elucidate the molecular structure of pyruvate oxidase gene promoter.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The 1.30 kb fragment with promoter activity, amplified from upstream of Streptococcus oralis pyruvate oxidase gene (Sopox), was cloned into vector PBK-CMV. The positive transformed E. coli JM109 clone was selected, the recombinant plasmid was further identified with restriction mapping analysis. The positive recombinant plasmid was studied with sequence analysis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>After digesting the recombinant plasmid with Hind III, 1% agarose electrophoresis showed 1.30 kb fragment, which was consistent with predicted size. Sequence analysis revealed 1,350 bp.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The Sopox promoter region is sequenced. Further characterization of the Sopox promoter region will elucidate the molecular mechanism of H2O2 production of streptococcus oralis.</p>

Construction of eukaryote expression vector carrying human soluble interleukin-1 receptor gene / 华西口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The purpose of this study was to construct a eukaryote expression vector carrying human sIL-1R gene.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Both sIL-1R gene and plasmid pcDNA 3.1(+) DNA were digested with KpnI and XhoI. After purification, the two fragments obtained were ligated by using TakaRa DNA Ligation Kit. This recombinant DNA was then transformed into E. coli Competent Cells JM109 and positive clones were selected on the LB agarose plate containing Ampicillin (80 micrograms/ml).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Six single clones were identified by double digestion with KpnI and XhoI, and two fragments with the size of 5.4 kb and 1.0 kb were produced as expected.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The sIL-1R gene was successfully inserted into the eukaryote expression vector plasmid pcDNA 3.1(+) by the recombination technique in vitro.</p>

The association of interleukin-1 gene polymorphisms with the susceptibility to chronic periodontitis in Uighur / 中华医学遗传学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the relationship between interleukin-1 (IL-1) gene polymorphisms and the susceptibility of chronic periodontitis in Uighur minority in Xingjiang province of China.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The buccal swabs were collected from 41 severe chronic periodontitis (CP) patients, 43 moderate CP patients, 49 mild CP patients and 92 healthy controls. DNA was extracted from these buccal swabs. Genotypes of the IL-1A-889/NcoI and IL-1B+3954/TaqI were determined by sequence specific primers-polymerase chain reaction(SSP-PCR) and PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism(PCR-RFLP). Then distribution of genotypes for IL-1A-889 and IL-1B+3954 were compared among the different groups.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>(1) There were no significant differences in the distribution of IL-1A-889 among severe CP patients, moderate CP patients, mild CP patients and healthy controls. (2) Frequencies of allele 2 for IL-1B+3954 were higher in severe CP patients than in healthy controls, and the difference was statistically significant. But there were no such significant differences either between moderate CP patients and healthy controls or between mild CP patients and healthy controls.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>These results suggest that IL-1B+3953 allele 2 may be a risk indicator for the susceptibility to severe chronic periodontitis in Uighur minority in Xingjiang of China.</p>

Construction of the pyruvate oxidase gene deficiency variant strain of Streptococcus oralis / 华西口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The purpose of this study is to construct a pyruvate oxidase gene deficiency variant strain of Streptococcus oralis (S. oralis).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The sopox gene, which was got using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and the 130-basepair segment of which was cut down with endonuclease BamHI, and transferred into S. oralis (ATCC10557) by using electrotransformation. The authors obtained a variant strain of S. oralis, and then the catalase activity of the first culture and 3-4 subcultures was examined.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The authors obtained a pyruvate oxidase gene deficiency variant strain of S. orlis. The catalase activity examination showed that the ability of producing H2 O2 of the variant strain of S. orlis declined, whose catalase activity was between those of the positive control (ATCC10557) and the negative control (Escherichia coli, JM109). But the produced H2 O2 quantity of their subcultures was less than that of the negative control.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The construction of the pyruvate oxidase gene deficiency variant strain of Streptococcus oralis is successful.</p>

The association between IL-1 gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to severe periodontitis / 华西口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between IL-1 gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to severe periodonitis in Chinese of the Han Nationality.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>DNA samples with buccal swabs were collected from 30 patients with severe adult periodontitis (AP), 20 patients with rapid progressive periodontitis (RPP) and 94 healthy control (HC) individuals. Polymorphisms in the IL-1 gene cluster were analyzed with PCR-RFLP.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>It was found that the frequency of IL-1B + 3953/Taq I allele 2 was significantly higher in severe AP patients (OR = 6.8, P < 0.05) and RPP patients (OR = 9.6, P < 0.05) than in healthy controls, and the frequency of IL-1RN intron II/VNTR allele 2 was significantly higher in the group of severe AP patients (OR = 6.3, P < 0.05) than in the group of healthy controls.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>IL-1B + 3953/Taq I allele 2 and IL-1RN nitrol IL/VNTR allele 2 are genetic indicators of susceptibility to severe AP and RPP, and both AP and RPP are genetic heterogeneous.</p>

The relationship between tumor necrosis factor A-308 gene polymorphism and susceptibility of severe periodontitis in adults / 中华口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the relationship between tumor necrosis factor A-308 gene polymorphism and susceptibility of severe periodontitis in adults.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Buccal swabs from 65 adult patients with severe periodontitis and 96 periodontal healthy adult controls were obtained. DNA was extracted from each sample using Chelex-100 method, then PCR-RFLP was performed to determine the TNFA-308 genotype. Data were analyzed by statistics software.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>A significant difference of genotype distribution was found between the patients and controls. The percentage of 1/1 type of the patients was much higher (P < 0.001). Risk Analysis showed odds ratio for allele 1 was 4.64.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>This study suggested that TNFA-308 allele 1 maybe a marker of susceptibility to severe periodontitis.</p>