Striking changes in volatile profiles at sub-zero temperatures during over-ripening of 'Beibinghong' grapes in Northeastern China.

The evolution of free and glycosidically bound volatile compounds in 'Beibinghong' (Vitis vinifera×Vitis amurensis) grape berries throughout on-vine over-ripening and freezing processes was studied in two vintages. The aroma profiles of 'Beibinghong' icewine berries were characterized by C6 compounds, higher alcohols and terpenoids in free fractions and carbonyl compounds, higher alcohols, C6 alcohols and terpenoids in bound fractions. With regard to free volatile compounds, there was a decrease in the concentration of C6 compounds, terpenols and norisoprenoids and an increase of terpene oxides during over-ripening process.

Study on angle of immediate loading of immediate implant placement.

Objective: To investigate the clinical immediate load at an angle after immediate placement of the implant.

Methods: Select 4 adult dogs; through establishing the angle loading animal experiment model, perform lateral loading on 32 implants respectively at vertical and 0°, 10°, and 20°, with which as a basis for grouping, determine the osseointegration index and new bone growth rate; and observe the peri-implant bone remodeling conditions.

Results: The 20° group is found with the most obvious bone absorption, and compared with other groups, its osseointegration index and new bone growth rate are statistically significant (P < 0.

Magnetic resonance imaging of temporomandibular joint: morphometric study of asymptomatic volunteers.

Background: The aims of this study were to determine the best suited magnetic resonance imaging scanning plane, scanning sequence, and imaging modality for the evaluation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and quantitatively assess the relationship of articular disk position to condyle position.

Methods: One hundred four TMJs in 52 symptom-free heads were examined by magnetic resonance imaging. The best scanning plane, scanning sequence, and scanning parameter were determined according to the imaging time and image quality.

Adipose-derived stem cells transfected with pEGFP-OSX enhance bone formation during distraction osteogenesis.

This study was designed to investigate the effects of local delivery of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) transfected with transcription factor osterix (OSX) on bone formation during distraction osteogenesis. New Zealand white rabbits (n=54) were randomly divided into three groups (18 rabbits per group). A directed cloning technique was used for the construction of recombinant plasmid pEGFP-OSX, where EGFP is the enhanced green fluorescence protein.

Transcription factor osterix modified bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells enhance callus formation during distraction osteogenesis.

This study was designed to investigate the effects of local delivery of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) with or without osterix (OSX) gene transfected on bone regeneration in the distracted zone using a rabbit model of mandibular lengthening. Fifty-four New Zealand white rabbits underwent osteodistraction of the left mandible and were then randomly divided into group A, group B, and group C (n = 18 for each group). At the end of distraction BMMSCs transfected with OSX, autologous BMMSCs and physiological saline were injected into the distraction gaps in groups A, B, and C, respectively.

Transarterial embolization of a high-flow maxillary arteriovenous malformation fed by multiple arteries.

A high-flow maxillary arteriovenous malformation fed by multiple arteries, including bilateral internal maxillary arteries and ophthalmic artery, is reported. A combination of polyvinyl alcohol particles and N-butyl-cyanoacrylate mixed with lipiodol was progressively deposited within the distal vascular bed by transarterial superselective embolization of the branches of bilateral internal maxillary arteries, resulting in complete anatomic and clinical cure. The authors feel that this approach is more secure and effective compared with transfemoral venous embolization and direct transosseous puncture.

[Relationship between transforming growth factor-alpha gene polymorphism and non-syndromic cleft lip with cleft palate].

Objective: To study the association of TGF-alpha gene polymorphism and non-syndromic cleft lip with cleft palate in Shandong province.

Methods: Polymerase chain reaction combined with restrict enzyme digestion was used to detect the target gene variation in 98 patients with non-syndromic cleft lip with cleft palate and 101 healthy controls.

Results: The C2 allele frequency in patients with non-syndromic cleft lip with cleft palate was significantly higher than that in healthy controls.