Publications by authors named "Hong-jiang Du"
[Effect of Salvia Miltiorrhiza Bunge on expression of osteoprotegerin in cultured human periodontal ligament fibroblasts].
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue
October 2010
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to investigate how Salvia Miltiorrhiza Bunge affects the expression of osteoprotegerin (OPG) in human periodontal ligament fibroblasts.
- Researchers established a primary culture of these cells and assessed the impact of varying concentrations of the herb on OPG mRNA and protein levels using RT-PCR and ELISA.
- Results showed that exposure to Salvia Miltiorrhiza Bunge significantly increased both OPG mRNA expression after an hour and OPG protein secretion after twelve hours compared to a control group, indicating its potential to enhance OPG expression in these cells.
[Transoral miniplate fixation of mandibular body fracture without maxillomandibular fixation: report of 45 cases].
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue
August 2007
Purpose: To assess the efficacy of intraoral open reduction of mandibular body fracture using titanium miniplate rigid fixation and intermaxillary traction titanium screw to rigidly tract the jaw during the operation.
Methods: 54 mandibular fractures in 45 patients were included in this study. After general anaesthesia, the intermaxillary traction titanium screw was inserted in the alveolar bone, between the two incisors, between the canine and the first premolar, between the first molar and the second molar, and the intermaxillary traction was finished with 0.