肾移植联合造血干细胞移植诱导治疗七例

目的 探讨肾移植联合造血干细胞移植诱导治疗的安全性和有效性,并总结其经验.方法 2009年实施7例亲属活体肾移植联合造血干细胞移植,其中1例为供受者HLA抗原全相合,其余为半相合.肾移植前5d使用粒细胞集落刺激因子动员供者造血干细胞,术前1d采集供者造血干细胞.肾移植前3d受者开始接受全身淋巴照射,连续3d,肾移植术中给予受者抗胸腺细胞球蛋白50 mg,术后第2、4、6天输注供者造血干细胞.术后常规采用三联免疫抑制方案,监测受者血常规、淋巴细胞亚型变化及移植肾功能等情况.结果 全身淋巴照射后受者淋巴细胞数进行性降低,以B淋巴细胞(CD19+)的比例下降幅度最大,其他血细胞数量变化不大.HLA全相合受者诱导出30％～50％的嵌合体,其余受者仅诱导出1％～5％的嵌合体.术后随访3年,7例受者移植肾功能稳定,均未出现骨髓抑制和移植物抗宿主病,未增加感染风险.经移植肾活检证实,1例受者出现轻度急性排斥反应,其余6例受者未发生排斥发生.7例受者中,有3例减少了免疫抑制剂的用量.结论 肾移植联合造血干细胞移植诱导治疗的方案安全、有效.     

KIRB单倍型无关供者造血干细胞移植可提高急性髓细胞白血病患者的无复发存活率

急性髓细胞白血病（AML）患者接受无关供者造血干细胞移植（HSCT）后的存活率与移植相关死亡率和复发率密切相关。由供者杀伤细胞免疫球蛋白样受体（killer—cellimmunoglobulin—likereceptor,KIR）和受者HLA共同介导的自然杀伤细胞同种异基因反应性可改善受者存活率、促进植入、减少移植物抗宿主病的发生和降低复发率,关系着AML患者的HSCT能否成功。     

分化抑制培养体系支持小鼠骨髓造血细胞体外扩增、归巢及造血重建

目的探讨分化抑制培养体系对小鼠骨髓造血细胞体外扩增、归巢及造血重建的支持作用。方法将小鼠骨髓造血细胞在分化抑制培养体系中共培养7 d,检测细胞总数、集落形成细胞(CFC)及干细胞抗原1阳性(Sca-1 )细胞,了解细胞的扩增情况。将扩增后的雄性小鼠(供者)骨髓造血细胞移植给雌性小鼠(受者),移植后24 h,用FISH方法检测受者体内的供者Y染色体阳性细胞归巢率,并在移植后第3、6、9、12、15、18、25、32、42 d,分别检测受者的红细胞、白细胞及血小板,了解造血功能变化。结果分化抑制培养体系能够在体外扩增小鼠骨髓造血细胞,细胞总数、CFC及Sca-1 细胞明显增加,扩增后的细胞其归巢率增加,能使受者外周血的红细胞、白细胞及血小板恢复加快。结论分化抑制培养体系支持小鼠骨髓造血细胞体外扩增、归巢及造血重建,显示它是一种良好的扩增体系。     

非清髓性无关供者脐血移植与同胞供者骨髓移植治疗再生障碍性贫血的比较

目的 对非清髓性无关供者脐血移植与同胞供者骨髓移植治疗重型再生障碍性贫血(SAA)的临床效果进行评价和比较.方法 回顾性分析15例SAA患者进行非清髓性造血干细胞移植的临床资料,根据造血干细胞(HSC)来源的不同,将患者分为骨髓移植组(BMT组;6例)和脐血移植组(UCBT组;9例).对两组患者术后的外周血象、骨髓象、细胞嵌合体状态、移植物抗宿主病(GVHD)以及存活率等长期随访结果进行了统计学分析.结果 BMT组和UCBT组造血干细胞植入率分别为100%和66.7%,两组比较,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).UCBT组移植后大多数形成了供、受者型细胞混合嵌合体,BMT组大多数形成了供者型完全嵌合体.BMT组血象恢复正常的中位时间为25 d、UCBT组为120 d,BMT组骨髓象恢复正常的中位时间为25 d,UCBT组为150 d.BMT组慢性GVHD的表现以肝功能异常为主,而UCBT组则以皮疹为主.UCBT组术后早期感染率为33.3%,BMT组为16.7%.结论 非清髓性无关供者脐血移植和同胞供者骨髓移植均可成功治疗SAA;但与BMT比较,UCBT的造血功能恢复较慢、血型转变少而延迟、早期感染率较高、而慢性GVHD的程度却较轻.     

双份脐血移植后受者骨髓间充质干细胞嵌合情况

目的 研究双份脐血移植(DCBT)受者骨髓间充质干细胞(MSC)的嵌合状态.方法 急性粒细胞白血病M2a型男性患者1例,接受改良白消安环磷酰胺方案+抗胸腺细胞球蛋白(ATG)预处理,输注5个抗原(5/6)相合和4个抗原(4/6)相合的非血源脐血各1份,移植后19 d粒系造血重建.移植后87 d,采用密度梯度离心法分离DCBT后受者及正常供者的骨髓单个核细胞,分别培养MSC,用流式细胞术检测细胞表面标志,诱导其向成脂肪细胞和成骨细胞分化,应用逆转录聚合酶链反应法检测MSC表面造血及免疫相关分子的表达,短串联重复序列聚合酶链反应检测受者MSC、外周血、骨髓中供者细胞嵌合率.结果 移植后受者MSC与正常供者MSC具有相似的细胞形态、免疫表型以及分化潜能,均能表达白细胞介素6、干细胞因子、白血病抑制因子和粒-巨噬细胞集落刺激因子等造血及免疫相关分子的mRNA.DCBT后受者骨髓优势脐血嵌合度达96.4％,外周血嵌合度达95.7％,MSC的优势脐血嵌合度为5.4％,MSC中受者本身部分占94.6％.结论 DCBT后,受者造血重建仅来自于其中1份脐血.移植后骨髓MSC大部分来源受者本身,部分嵌合的供者MSC来源于植入的单份脐血.     

脐血造血干细胞的归巢缺陷与修复研究进展

20世纪70年代以来,从静脉输注入白细胞抗原相合的同胞骨髓造血干细胞的造血干细胞移植就已经成功开展[1],移植的成功与输入的造血干细胞是否能顺利定位于受者骨髓并增殖、分化、重构造血和免疫功能密切相关.     

异基因造血干细胞移植后嵌合体的检测及临床意义

异基因造血干细胞移植后供者细胞是否成功植入，需要有可靠的证据。对移植后供者细胞植入证据的检测不仅对判断移植是否成功，而且对移植后免疫抑制剂的应用、供者淋巴细胞输注(DLI)、移植物抗宿主病(GVHD)的预防以及探讨移植后供、受者混合嵌合体形成、对疗效影响的评估皆有重要意义。     

子-母微量嵌合体基础上同胞间非T淋巴细胞去除HLA半相合造血干细胞移植一例

目的为扩大供者来源,探讨在子-母微量嵌合体基础上同胞间非T淋巴细胞去除(Non-TCD)HLA半相合造血干细胞移植的可行性。方法受者的原发病为慢性粒细胞白血病(CML)急性淋巴细胞病变,供者为其胞弟,供、受者HLA有3个抗原不同,经套式序列特异引物聚合酶链反应技术检测,供者微量嵌合体阳性。采用全身照射、司莫司汀、阿糖胞苷、环磷酰胺及兔源抗胸腺细胞球蛋白等对受者进行预处理;采用环孢素A、霉酚酸酯及甲氨蝶呤预防移植物抗宿主病(GVHD)。结果移植后受者的外周血中性粒细胞>0.5×109/L和血小板>20×109/L的时间分别为11、18d,骨髓检查显示增生活跃,粒细胞系、红细胞系形态和比例正常;1、2、3、6个月和1年时完全供者型嵌合>90%。术后发生Ⅱ度急性GVHD及慢性局限性GVHD,经调整免疫抑制治疗方案后缓解。受者现基本恢复正常生活。结论子-母微嵌合体阳性的HLA半相合同胞可作为Non-TCD造血干细胞移植的供者。     

亲属活体肾移植供者的选择和安全性评估(附79例报告)

目的探讨亲属活体肾移植供者的选择评估及围手术期安全性。方法 2007年6月至2010年8月,广西中医学院附属瑞康医院移植泌尿外科严格按照供体的评估程序,对79例拟行亲属活体肾移植的供体进行评估,依据供者入选和剔除标准选出合格供体。所有患者均签署知情同意书,符合医学伦理学规定。对供、受者的临床资料进行回顾性分析。收集供者的一般资料、肾功能、捐献关系,分析拟供者剔除的原因,了解供、受者的配型、手术情况,追踪供者、受者术后随访情况。结果 79名拟供者,经严格的筛选最终确定为亲属活体肾移植供体38名。剔除的41例中,糖尿病和高血压,占34%,其余依次为双侧肾功能损害、患乙型病毒性肝炎或丙型病毒性肝炎。供、受者的关系:父母捐献给子女15名,3代以内血亲捐献10名,兄弟之间捐献8名,夫妻之间捐献5名。供、受者血型相同33对、相容5对。供、受者补体依赖淋巴细胞毒性试验均为(-)、群体反应性抗体均为(-)。供者手术时间1～2h,供肾热缺血时间30～60s,冷缺血时间1～2h。供者术前及术后的血清肌酐水平都有不同程度的升高,但均于术后7d恢复正常。供者围手术期间均未发生外科及内科并发症,住院时间10～14d。本组受者中,除1例夫妻之间捐献的肾移植患者术后发生急性排斥反应外,其他病例无出现急性排斥反应、肾功能延迟恢复等状况,随访至2010年7月,移植肾均正常。结论对于亲属活体肾移植的供体安全应予重视。严格进行术前评估,选择合格的供者,术中操作规范,术后加强管理,活体肾移植的供者围手术期是安全的。     

造血干细胞在皮肤移植中诱导特异性免疫耐受的研究

目的 探讨造血干细胞在皮肤移植中诱导特异性免疫耐受的作用和地位；尝试建立一种简单、有效且实用的耐受诱导方案。方法 采用小鼠皮肤移植模型；通过免疫磁珠法负筛选系统提取供者骨髓中的造血干细胞。给低剂量放射线全身照射的BALB／C小鼠管饲CsA 50mg／kg，接着经尾静脉推注冷藏的C57BL／6小鼠的造血干细胞或骨髓细胞，并当天完成C57BL／6小鼠→BALB／C小鼠的皮肤移植。记录皮肤存活时间并于30d后对受者小鼠作混合淋巴细胞反应(MIR)和迟发超敏反应(DTH)检查。结果 经处理的BALB／C小鼠移植皮肤存活时间延长；MLR和DTH检查证明BALB／C小鼠对C57BL／6小鼠的抗原生产了特异性耐受，但对无关第三者KM小鼠的抗原仍表现出强烈的免疫应答。输注骨髓细胞和造血干细胞的两个方案差异无显著性。结论 利用C57BL／6小鼠的造血干细胞在BALB／C小鼠体内成功诱导出了供者特异性的移植耐受；输注骨髓细胞和造血干细胞的两个方案差异无显著性。     

Vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction during major abdominal surgery

Background : We investigated the vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction (MT) with hypotension due to prostacyclin (PGI₂) release in patients undergoing abdominal surgery with a combined general and epidural anesthesia. Methods : In a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study we administered 400 mg ibuprofen (i.v.) in 42 patients scheduled for abdominal surgery. General anesthesia was combined with epidural anesthesia (T4-L1). Before as well as 5, 15, 30, 45, and 90 min after MT we recorded plasma osmolality, hemodynamics and measured 6-keto-PGFlα (stabile metabolite of PGI₂), TXB₂ (stabile metabolite of thromboxane A₂) active renin, and arginine vasopressin (AVP) plasma concentrations by radioimmunoassay. Catecholamine levels were assessed by high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrochemical detection. Results : Following MT, arterial hypotension occurred along with a substantial PGI₂ release. This was completely abolished by ibuprofen administration. Although plasma levels of 6-keto-PGF_1α (1133 (708) vs. 60 (3) ng/L, median (median absolute deviation), P=0.0001, placebo vs. ibuprofen) remained significantly elevated, blood pressure was restored within 30 min after MT in the placebo group. At the same point in time plasma concentrations of TXB² (164 (87) vs. 58 (1) ng/L, P=0.0001), epinephrine (46 (33) vs. 14 (6) ng/L, P=0.001), AVP (41 ± (18) vs. 12 (7) ng/L, P=0.0004), and active renin (27 (12) vs. 12 (4) ng/L, P = 0.001) were significantly higher in placebo-treated patients. Conclusion : Under combined general and epidural anesthesia arterial hypotension following MT due to endogenous PGI₂ release is associated with enhanced release of AVP, active renin, epinephrine and thromboxane A₂, presumably contributing to hemodynamic stability within 30 min after MT.     

Microspheres Based Detoxification System: A New Method in Convective Blood Purification

Abstract: A variety of protein-bound or hydrophobic substances, accumulating as a result of pathologic conditions such as exogenous or endogenous intoxications, are removed poorly by conventional detoxification methods because of low accessibility (hemodialysis), insufficient adsorption capabilities (hemosorption), low efficiency (peritoneal dialysis), or economic limitations (high-volume plasmapheresis). Combining advantages of existing methods with microspheric technology, a module-based system was designed. Major operating parameters of the latter can be modified to allow for adjustment to individual clinical situations. An extracorporeal blood circuit including a plasmafilter is combined with a secondary high-velocity plasma circuit driven by a centrifugal pump. Different microspheric adsorbers can be combined in one circuit or applied in sequence. Thus, a prolonged treatment can be tailored using specially designed selective adsorber materials. Comparing this system with existing methods (high-flux hemodialysis, molecular adsorbent recycling system), results from our in vitro studies and animal experiments demonstrate the superior efficiency of substance removal.     

Bariatric Surgery in Some "Central and East-European (former Eastern bloc)"Countries - Current Status and Prediction for the Next Millennium

Background: Obesity is increasing globallly, including in the formerly "Eastern Bloc" countries. Methods: A survey was made of obesity and bariatric surgery. Results: In the 8 East and Central European countries studied, with total population 300 million, roughly 43% of the population was overweight (BMI 25-30), 23% obese (BMI > 30), with about 15 million people morbidly obese (BMI > 40). From 0-10 morbidly obese individuals/100,000/year undergo bariatric surgery. Conclusion: Most countries were found to provide inadequate treatment for obesity.The majority of the morbidly obese are not treated effectively. However, health-care awareness of obesity and bariatric surgeons are slowly increasing.     

Is the recovery profile of mivacurium independent of the rate of decay of its plasma concentration in patients with normal plasma cholinesterase activity?

Background: The duration of action of muscle relaxants is poorly correlated to the rate of decay of their plasma concentration. The plasma concentration of mivacurium may rapidly decrease below its active concentration because of the extensive hydrolysis of mivacurium. By inflating a tourniquet on one upper limb for 3 min after the administration of atracurium, mivacurium or vecuronium, we studied the influence of the initial decline of their plasma concentration on their effect. Methods: In 50 patients anaesthetised with thiopental, isoflurane and fentanyl, the effect of bolus doses of 0.15 or 0.25 mg . kg^?1 mivacurium (MIV 15, MIV 25), 0.3 or 0.5 mg . kg^?1 atracurium (ATR 30, ATR 50) and 0.06 or 0.1 mg . kg^?1 vecuronium (VEC 06, VEC 10) were measured on both arms (evoked response of the adductor pollicis to train-of-four stimulation every 12 s), a tourniquet being applied on one arm just before and during 3 min after the muscle relaxant bolus. Results: Tourniquet inflation of 3 min almost abolished the neuromuscular effect of mivacurium. In the vecuronium groups and in the ATR 50 group, tourniquet inflation did not modify the maximum degree of depression of the twitch response. Also, the duration of action of vecuronium was unaffected by the tourniquet. In the ATR 30 group, times to return of the twitch response to 25% (duration 25%) and 75% (duration 75%) of control response were significantly shorter in the cuffed arm, 23 min vs 27 min, and 41 min vs 45 min, respectively. In the ATR 50 group, only duration 25% was significantly shorter in the cuffed arm (41 min vs 45 min). Conclusion: The results suggest that the rate of decline of the plasma concentration of mivacurium is so rapid, that a very low and almost clinically ineffective concentration is present as soon as 3 min after its administration. The results also indicate that the recovery from a mivacurium-induced neuromuscular blockade is not influenced by the rate of decay of its plasma concentration in patients with genotypically normal plasma cholinesterase.     

Membranes in Artificial Organs

Abstract: Membrane processes play a pivotal and enabling role in modern replacement therapy for acute and chronic organ failure and in the management of immunologic diseases. In fact, virtually all contemporary extracorporeal blood purification methods employ membrane devices, and the next generation of artificial organs and tissue engineering therapies are almost certain to be similarly grounded in membrane technology. In this short essay, we comment on the similarities and differences among synthetic membranes and their natural counterparts and also provide a critical overview of the demographics and technology of hemodialysis, hemofiltration, apheresis, oxygenation, and emerging membrane technologies and applications.     

Influence of dopexamine hydrochloride on haemodynamics and regulators of circulation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery

Background: Catecholaminergic support is often used to improve haemodynamics in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Dopexamine is a synthetic vasoactive catecholamine with beneficial microcirculatory properties. Methods: The influence of perioperative administration of dopexamine on cardiorespiratory data and important regulators of macro- and microcirculation were studied in 30 patients undergoing Whipple pancreaticduodenectomy. The patients received randomized and blinded either 2 μg · kg^?1 · min^?1 of dopexamine (n=15) or placebo (n=15, control group). The infusion was started after induction of anaesthesia and continued until the morning of the first postoperative day. Endothelin-1 (ET-1), vasopressin, atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and catecholamine plasma levels were measured from arterial blood samples. Measurements were carried out after induction of anaesthesia, 2 h after onset of surgery, at the end of surgery, 2 h after surgery, and on the morning of the first postoperative day. Results: Cardiac index (CI) increased significantly in the dopexamine group (from 2.61±0.41 to 4.57±0.78 1 · min^?1 · m^?2) and remained elevated until the morning of the first postoperative day. Oxygen delivery index (DO₂I) and oxygen consumption index (VO₂I) were also significantly increased in the dopexamine group (DO₂I: from 416±91 to 717±110 ml/m² · m²; VO₂I: from 98±25 to 157±22 ml/m² · m²), being significantly higher than in the control group. pHi remained stable only in the dopexamine patients, indicating adequate splanchnic perfusion. Vasopressive regulators of circulation increased significantly only in the untreated control patients (vasopressin: from 4.37±1.1 to 35.9±12.1 pg/ml; ET-1: from 2.88±0.91 to 6.91±1.20 pg/ml). Conclusion: Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery may profit from prophylactic perioperative administration of dopexamine hydrochloride in the form of improved haemodynamics and oxygenation as well as beneficial influence on important regulators of organ blood flow.     

Synergistic interaction between the effects of propofol and midazolam with fentanyl on phrenic nerve activity in rabbits

Background: It has been shown that the depressive effects of both propofol and midazolam on consciousness are synergistic with opioids, but the nature of their interactions on other physiological systems, e. g. respiration, has not been fully investigated. The present study examined the effect of propofol and midazolam alone and in combination with fentanyl on phrenic nerve activity (PNA) and whether such interactions are additive or synergistic. Methods: PNA was recorded in 27 anaesthetised and artificially ventilated rabbits. In three groups, propofol, fentanyl and midazolam were administered intravenously in incremental doses to construct dose-response curves for the depressant effects of each one on PNA. In another two groups, the effect of pretreatment with either fentanyl 1 μg · kg^?1 i. v. or midazolam 0.05 mg · kg^?1 i. v. on the effects of propofol and fentanyl respectively on PNA were studied. Results: Propofol and fentanyl caused a dose-dependent depression of PNA with complete abolition at the highest total doses of 16 mg · kg^?1 i. v. and 32 μg · kg^?1 i. v., respectively. In contrast, midazolam in incremental doses to a total of 0.8 mg · kg^?1 reduced mean PNA by 63%, but approximately 12% of PNA remained at a total dose as high as 6.4 mg · kg^?1. The mean ED₅₀s, calculated from dose-response curves, were 5.4 mg · kg^?1, 3.9 μg · kg^?1 and 0.4 mg · kg^?1 for propofol, fentanyl and midazolam, respectively. Initial doses of either fentanyl 1 μg · kg^?1 i. v. or midazolam 0.05 mg · kg^?1 i. v. acted synergistically with subsequent doses of either propofol or fentanyl to abolish PNA at total doses of 8 mg · kg^?1 and 8 μg · kg^?1, respectively. Conclusion: Fentanyl has a synergistic interaction with both propofol and midazolam on PNA and hence potentially on respiration.     

Reduction of Plasma Fibrinogen, Immunoglobulin G, and Immunoglobulin M Concentrations by Immunoadsorption Therapy with Tryptophan and Phenylalanine Adsorbents

Abstract Immunoadsorption (1A) therapy with tryptophan (TR-350) or phenylalanine (PH-350) adsorbents has been used to reduce the concentration of serum antibodies in human lymphocyte antigen (HLA)-immunized patients. Other forms of plasma purification have been reported to reduce the level of fibrinogen, which affects the blood properties. In this study we investigated the effects of IA therapy using both adsorbents on plasma fibrinogen and immunoglobulins G and M in 13 patients (8 patients were treated with TR-350, and 5 patients were treated with PH-350). During each session 1 plasma volume (2.8 ± 0.4 L of plasma) was processed through the immunocolumn and then returned to the patient together with the blood cells. Compared with the pretreatment values, the plasma fibrinogen, IgG, and IgM concentrations were significantly reduced after IA therapy (p < 0.01 for TR-350; p < 0.04 for PH-350). There was a positive correlation between the degree of reduction of plasma proteins and the number of IA treatments given. A nonpara-metric test (Wilcoxon's signed-rank test or the Mann-Whitney test) was used for statistical analysis. We conclude from our study that IA therapy effectively lowers the plasma levels of fibrinogen, IgG, and IgM and thus can be considered a valuable alternative to other blood purification methods.     

Systemic analgesia adapted to the children's condition

A concept of balanced analgesia using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), paracetamol (acetaminophen), opioids, and corticosteroids can also be used in patients with pre-existing illnesses. NSAIDs are the most effective treatment for acute pain of moderate intensity in children; however, these drugs should be avoided in patients at increased risk for serious side effects, e.g. patients with renal impairment, bleeding tendency, or extreme prematurity. NSAIDs can be given with minimal risks to the younger child with mild to moderate asthma, and, in these patients, the use of steroids can be encouraged; in addition to their antiemetic and analgesic action, a beneficial effect on asthma symptoms can be expected. In the non-intubated child with cerebral trauma, exaggerated sedation caused by opioids and increased bleeding tendency caused by NSAIDs must be avoided. In neonates and small infants, the oral administration of sucrose or glucose is helpful to minimize pain reaction during short uncomfortable interventions.     

Dilemma of Membrane Biocompatibility and Reuse

Abstract: Numerous articles have been published on the multiple use of dialyzers and on the effect of different reprocessing chemicals and techniques on the dialyzer biocompatibility and performance. The results often appear contradictory, especially those comparing standard biocompatibility parameters. Despite this confusion, a discerning review of the published works allows certain limited conclusions to be drawn. Reprocessing of used hemodialyzers changes the biocompatibility profile of a dialyzer as defined by the parameters complement activation. leukopenia, and cytokine release. The effect of reprocessing depends on the chemicals and reprocessing technique applied and also on the type of membrane polymer being subjected to the reprocessing procedure. Reports of pyrogenic reactions indicate that the flux of the membrane also influences how suitable it is for safe reuse. An increased risk of allergic and pyrogenic reactions appears to be associated with dialyzer reuse. Furthermore, there has been a lack of investigations into the immunologic effect of the layer of adsorbed and chemically altered proteins that remains on the inner surface of reprocessed dialyzers. We conclude that the clinical benefit of dialyzer reuse cannot be generally accepted from a biocompatibility point of view.