同源盒基因HOXC 13在成釉细胞瘤中的表达

目的研究HOXC13 mRNA在成釉细胞瘤（ameloblastoma，AB）中的表达，探讨其发生的意义。方法采用原位杂交法检测47例AB（原发AB 29例，复发AB 14例，恶变AB 4例），同时选取骨纤维异样增殖症2例，牙源性角化囊性瘤（keratocystic odontogenic tumor，KCOT）10例，正常口腔黏膜上皮7例作对照。结果HOXC13 mRNA AB中阳性率为97．9％（46／47），10例KCOT中7例为HOXC13 mRNA阳性表达，但在7例正常口腔黏膜细胞中仅3例为HOXC13 mRNA阳性表达，AB、KCOT、正常黏膜三组间差异有统计学意义（χ^2=21．665，P=0．001），但角化及颗粒样变退化细胞却为阴性。在部分AB间质成纤维细胞质中也有阳性表达，2例骨纤维异常增殖症纤维也为阳性。结论在AB中存在HOXC13的高表达；HOXC13 mRNA在AB上皮中的表达有异质性，该基因可促进上皮的增殖，其丢失可导致上皮细胞的角化和退变。     

A pilot study applying digital radiography for estimating ratio of supported single-root surface area

BACKGROUND: The prognosis of a tooth with periodontitis is affected by the amount of supporting bone. A key factor in retaining a tooth is the ratio of supported root surface. Currently, root surfaces cannot be accurately measured using conventional dental radiographs, which only measure the length of bone support on proximal surfaces. METHODS: Eight extracted, single-rooted teeth were 3-dimensionally digitized using a contact technique for true surface area measurements. Root length, projection area, and pixel values were then measured on digital radiographs. The accuracy of the ratio estimation of supported surface area from linear, area, and pixel values was calculated and compared. RESULTS: The mean error from linear estimation was 7.9%; the mean error from area estimation was 1.0%; and the mean error from pixel value estimation was 1.3%. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed significant differences in all estimations while Scheffé's analysis further revealed significant differences only in the linear estimation. CONCLUSIONS: A three-dimensional digitizing device could be used as a non-destructive method of measuring root surface area. The ratio of supported single-root surface area could be estimated with high accuracy from the projected area data acquired on the digital dental radiographs. The thickness data as reflected from the pixel values in the digital images did not improve the estimation accuracy. Estimations using only length data yielded significantly less accuracy. Digital dental x-ray images provide the potential for estimating the ratio of supported root surface efficiently.     

蜂胶及自制蜂胶奥硝唑合剂对人牙龈成纤维细胞的毒性作用

目的:了解蜂胶及自制蜂胶奥硝唑合剂对人牙龈成纤维细胞的毒性作用,为蜂胶及合剂的临床推广应用提供理论依据.方法:人牙龈成纤维细胞在不同浓度的蜂胶、奥硝唑和自制蜂胶奥硝唑合剂中体外培养24 h,用MTT法测定细胞相对增殖率(RGR);选择细胞增殖率约为50%的药物浓度组,重新培养细胞24 h,更换成不含药物的培养液连续培养7 d,每天用MTT法测定吸光度值,了解细胞增殖回复情况.结果:0.5g/L蜂胶组的RGR达到93.9%,与蜂胶其他2组间的差别有统计学意义(P<0.05);奥硝唑溶液加入蜂胶后,对应浓度组比较,两合剂组的平均吸光度值均大于奥硝唑组,其中当奥硝唑浓度为0.4g/L和0.8g/L时,差别有统计学意义(P相似文献   

Salivary micelles: identification of complexes containing MG2, sIgA, lactoferrin, amylase, glycosylated proline-rich protein and lysozyme

Micelles represent macromolecular structures in saliva and the aim of this study was to identify salivary proteins that occur in these globular particles. Micelles were isolated from whole saliva (WS) collected from three individuals and analysed in different experiments. Samples were subjected to polyacrylamide gel electrophoreses, hydrolysed to determine their amino acid composition and total protein concentration, examined by scanning electron microscopy and examined on Western blots probed with a panel of antibodies directed against salivary proteins. On Coomassie Brilliant Blue stained gels, the banding pattern of whole saliva and micelles was similar but the intensity of bands was quite different. Amino acid analysis confirmed that the amino acid composition of micelles was distinct from that of whole saliva. Scanning electron microscopy showed that micelles exhibit a complex pattern consisting of individual particles or clusters of particles with different sizes and shapes. Micelles contain proteins with high (MG2 and secretory IgA), intermediate (lactoferrin, amylase and glycosylated proline-rich protein (PRP)) and low (lysozyme) molecular weight that were immuno-detected on blots probed with specific antibodies. Micelles represent particulate multicomponent structures in whole saliva that contain a subset of salivary proteins known to be important components of the innate immune system and are likely to play an important role in the maintenance of homeostasis in the oral environment.     

增殖细胞核抗原和Bcl-2蛋白在粘液表皮样癌中的表达及其意义

目的：探讨PCNA、Bcl-2蛋白在粘液表皮样癌中的表达及其相互联系。方法：对33例手术切除的粘液表皮样癌组织标本进行免疫组化染色，结果：24例粘液表皮样癌均显示PCNA阳性，低分化组的PCNA表达较高分化组高（P＜0．05）。Bcl-2为弱阳性表达，高分化组的Bcl-2表达较低分化组高，二组之间的Bcl-2阳性表达水平差异显著性（P＜0．05）。XFYW：PCNA与Bcl-2无明显关系。     

New scaphocephaly severity indices of sagittal craniosynostosis: a comparative study with cranial index quantifications.

OBJECTIVE: To describe a novel set of scaphocephaly severity indices (SSIs) for predicting and quantifying head- and skull-shape deformity in children diagnosed with isolated sagittal synostosis (ISS) and compare their sensitivity and specificity with those of the traditional cranial index (CI). METHODS: Computed tomography head scans were obtained from 60 patients diagnosed with ISS and 41 age-matched control patients. Volumetric reformations of the skull and overlying skin were used to trace two-dimensional planes defined in terms of skull-base plane and internal or surface landmarks. For each patient, novel SSIs were computed as the ratio of head width and length as measured on each of these planes. A traditional CI was also calculated and a receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was applied to compare the sensitivity and specificity of the proposed indices with those of CI. RESULTS: Although the CI is a sensitive measure of scaphocephaly, it is not specific and therefore not a suitable predictor of ISS in many practical applications. The SSI-A provides a specificity of 95% at a sensitivity level of 98%, in contrast with the 68% of CI. On average, the sensitivity and specificity of all proposed indices are superior to those of CI. CONCLUSIONS: Measurements of cranial width and length derived from planes that are defined in terms of internal or surface landmarks and skull-base plane produce SSIs that outperform traditional CI measurements.     

Microstructures of admixed amalgams produced from Pd-containing dispersants.

Blended Pd-containing dental amalgams were developed by substituting Pd for up to 20 w/o Ag or Cu in the Ag-Cu eutectic alloy. Melted ingots were lathe-comminuted to a particle size distribution of 1-45 microns. Alloy blends were created from two parts of a traditional amalgam and one part of experimental Ag-Cu-Pd particles. Amalgams with from 0.42 to 1.67 w/o Pd were fabricated by trituration of alloys and mercury at a Hg/alloy ratio of 1:1 with a mechanical triturator at 5000 rpm for 10 s and hand-condensed. XRD studies of these amalgams revealed the suppression of eta' (Cu6Sn5) phase with Pd addition and no gamma 2 (Sn8Hg) phase found. At 3.3 w/o Pd, the eta' (Cu6Sn5) concentration of the amalgam was below the detection limit of the instrumentation (1%). SEM micrographs revealed that reaction zones around eutectic particles decreased with increased Pd concentration.     

Hero642镍钛锉断裂损伤的形态研究

目的:观察Hero642镍钛根管锉临床损伤的形态特点,探索形变与折断之间的内在联系。方法:用肉眼、立体显微镜和扫描电子显微镜观察临床使用致变形、折断的Hero642镍钛器械71支。结果:Hero642镍钛根管锉损伤的形态特点为:断裂、螺纹旋紧、松解,一些螺纹工作刃的细微缺损或裂纹仅在35倍以上立体显微镜下才可发现。扫描电镜下,断口形貌呈现典型的“韧窝花样”。结论:Hero642镍钛根管锉的断裂主要发生在工作刃尖端4mm以内区段,属于韧性断裂,断裂前的形变应以35倍以上放大镜仔细检查,以减少临床器械折断的发生。     

Electric pulp testing: a review

Electric pulp testing (EPT) has been available for more than a century and used in dental practices worldwide. This article provides an overview of this diagnostic aid. The PubMed database from 1953 was used initially; the reference list for pulp testing featured 1071 articles, and for EPT identified 121 papers. A forward search was undertaken on these articles and using selected author names. Potentially relevant material was also sought in contemporary endodontic texts, while older textbooks on endodontics, operative dentistry and pain revealed historic information and primary research not found electronically. A short account of the innervation of the pulp is followed by an historic overview. Clinical considerations discussed include tooth isolation, glove wearing and tester electrode placement. Orthodontic treatment, pacemaker wearing and patient medications are considered. Research applications are also discussed. While EPT is valuable, no single pulp testing technique can reliably diagnose all pulp conditions. Careful collection of patient history regarding the problem tooth and prudent use of appropriate radiographs are also helpful. The shortcomings of electric tests, especially in the case of immature and concussed teeth, must be understood. The demeanour of the patient and the responses given by control teeth also require careful consideration.