多孔双相陶瓷复合重组人骨形态发生蛋白-2和碱性成纤维细胞生长因子缓释微球的异位成骨活性

目的 观察复合重组人骨形态发生蛋白-2(rhBMP-2)和碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)缓释微球的多孔双相陶瓷(BCP)异位成骨活性.方法 A组(rhBMP-2+bFGF缓释微球/BCP)、B组(BCP)、C组(bFGF缓释微球/BCP)、D组(rhBMP-2缓释微球/BCP),其中bFGF和rhBMP的浓度各为5、15μg.规格均为3mm×8mm×28mm.将材料植入兔背部肌袋内,术后4、8、12周分别取材,行大体、组织学观察,测量新骨面积和血管生成.结果 8、12周A组成骨活性较其他组优,差异有统计学意义 (P<0.05).A组4周材料中有较多间充质细胞,并有少量毛细血管的生长;8周时可见散在分布的不成熟新生骨组织,材料基本降解;12周时出现成熟度较低的编织骨,为膜内成骨.结论 BCP复合rhBMP-2和bFGF缓释微球具有良好的异位成骨活性.

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Objective To investigate the heterotopic bone formation ability of biphasic ceramics phosphate (BCP) combined with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) microspheres.Methods The rabbits were divided into group A (rhBMP-2+bFGF/BCP), group B (BCP), group C (bFGF/BCP), and group D (rhBMP-2/BCP). The concentrations of bFGF and rhBMP were 5 μg and 15 μg, respectively. All the samples were 3 mm×8 mm×28 mm in size. The muscle pouches of the rabbits were implanted with the samples. The ectopic bone formation was evaluated in the following aspects: histology, osteogenic area, and blood capillary number at 4th, 8th and 12th week after operation.Results At any specified time point, the value of the heterotopic bone formation was significantly higher in group A than other groups (P< 0.05). The histological analysis showed that group A had more mesenchymal (MES) cells and fewer blood capillaries at 4th week after operation. At 8th week, the composite was degradated and diffusely distributed, and the immature new bone was found. There were low-grade mature woven bones at 12th week, and the membranous bone formation occurred.Conclusion BCP combined with rhBMP-2 and bFGF microspheres has good heterotopic bone formation ability.     

Promoting lumbar spinal fusion by adenovirus-mediated bone morphogenetic protein-4 gene therapy

Objective: To determine whether an adenoviral construct containing bone morphogenetic protein-4(BMP-4) gene can be used for lumbar spinal fusion. Methods: Twelve New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into two groups, 8 in the experimental group and 4 in the control group. Recombinant, replication-defective type 5 adenovirus with the cytomegalovirus (CMV) promoter and BMP-4 gene (Ad-BMP-4) was used. Another adenovirus constructed with the CMV promoter andβ-galactosidase gene (Ad-β-gal) was used as control. Using collagen sponge as a carrier, Ad-BMP-4 (2.9×108 pfu/ml) was directly implanted on the surface of L5-L6 lamina in the experimental group, while Ad-β-gal was implanted simultaneously in the control group. X-ray was obtained at 3, 6, and 12 weeks postoperatively to observe new bone formation. When new bone formation was identified, CT scans and three-dimensional reconstruction were obtained. After that, the animals were killed and underwent histological inspection. Results: In 12 weeks after operation, new bone formation and fusion were observed on CT scans in the experimental group, without the evidence of ectopic calcification in the canal. Negative results were found in the control group. Histological analysis demonstrated endochondral bone formation at the operative site and fusion at early stage was testified. Conclusions: In vivo gene therapy using Ad-BMP-4 for lumbar posterolateral spinal fusion is practicable and effective.     

Treatment of osteonecrosis of femoral head with BMSCs-seeded bio-derived bone materials combined with rhBMP-2 in rabbits

Objective： To evaluate the effect of autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells （BMSCs） seeded bio-derived bone materials （BBM） combined with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 （rhBMP-2） in repairing defect of osteonecrosis of femoral head （ONFH）.
Methods： Early-stage osteonecrosis in the left hip was induced in 36 adult New Zealand white rabbits （provided by the Animal Center of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China） after core decompression and delivery of liquid nitrogen into the femoral head. Then the animals were divided into three groups according to the type of implants for bone repair： 12 rabbits with nothing （Group Ⅰ, the blank control group）, 12 with BBM combined with rhBMP-2 （Group Ⅱ）, and 12 with BMSCs-seeded BBM combined with rhBMP-2 （Group Ⅲ）. At 4, 8, and 12 weeks after surgery, X-ray of the femoral head of every 4 rabbits in each group was taken, and then they were killed and the femoral heads were collected at each time point, respectively. Gross observation was made on the femoral heads. After hematoxylin and eosin staining, Lane-sandhu scores of X-ray and bone densitometry were calculated and the histomorphometric measurements were made for the new bone trabeculae.
Results： At 12 weeks after surgery, two femoral heads collapsed in Group Ⅰ, but none in Group Ⅱ or Group Ⅲ. X-ray examination showed that the femoral heads in Group I had defect shadow or collapsed while those in Group II had a low density and those in Group III presented with a normal density. Histologically, the defects of femoral heads were primarily filled with no new bone but fibrous tissues in Group Ⅰ. In contrast, new bone regeneration and fibrous tissues occurred in Group II and only new bone regeneration occurrd in Group Ⅲ. Lane-sandhu scores of X-ray, bone mineral density and rate of new bone in trabecular area in Group Ⅲ were higher significantly than those of the other two groups. Conclusions： Our findings indicate a superior choice of     

Regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor on the expression of fracture healing,related factors

Objective ： To study the effect of vascular endothelial growth factor （VEGF）and anti-VEGF on the expression of fracture healing-related factors and observe pathological changes at fractured sites. Methods： Fracture models were established in 105 New Zealand white rabbits and they were randomly divided into control group, VEGF group and anti-VEGF group. The relevant factors expression at fractured sites was assayed and pathological changes were observed in decalcified samples at 8, 24, 72 hours and 1,3,5,8 weeks after fracture. Results： After application of VGEF, the expression of BMP appeared earlier and expression time lasted longer. On the contrary, anti-VEGF completely inhibited the expression of BMP. The fractured sites were filled with fibrous callus, cartilaginous callus and bony callus at the 3rd week and woven bone was constructed at the 5th week. Fracture healing was accomplished at the 8th week in VEGF group. In anti-VEGF polyclonal antibody group, cellular necrosis increased at early period. Continuous focal necrosis was seen in the fractured sites from the 1st week to 5th week. Vascularization reduced obviously at the 3rd week. Conclusions： Fracture healing is a result of mutual regulation and coordination among many factors. VEGF may be an important factor in fracture healing.     

大鼠肾上腺细胞经胶原凝胶三维培养后进行同种移植的实验研究

Objective To investigate a novel method of adrenocotical cells transplantation. Methods Adrenal glands of neonate rats were dissociated into adrenal cortical cells. Cells were cultured in self-made collagen type Ⅰ gel for one week, and then transplanted under the renal capsule of bilateral adrenalectomy mate rats. Blood samples were collected per week after surgery. Animals were sacrificed at the 8th week, and histological characteristics of the allografts, proliferation of transplanted cells, CYP11B1 and CYP11B2 expression as well as plasma aldosterone and corticosterone were observed. Results There were totally 15 rats receiving collagen gel transplantation, and 12 survived 8 weeks post-operation. The plasma cortocosterone level in collagen gel transplantation group was significantly higher than in adrenocortical cell transplantation group, and reached the normal level from 6th to 8th week, but the change in plasma aldosterone level in collagen gel transplantation group was similar to that of adrenocortical cell transplantation group. The adrenocortical cells cultured in gel grew well, and had a high proliferation rate. 95% of them were fasciculata cells which expressed CYP11B1, and the rest were glomerulosa cells which expressed CYP11B2. No inflammatory cell infiltration was observed. Conclusion The proliferation and function of adrenocortical cells could be promoted when they were cultured in collagen gel.     

大鼠肾上腺细胞经胶原凝胶三维培养后进行同种移植的实验研究

Objective To investigate a novel method of adrenocotical cells transplantation. Methods Adrenal glands of neonate rats were dissociated into adrenal cortical cells. Cells were cultured in self-made collagen type Ⅰ gel for one week, and then transplanted under the renal capsule of bilateral adrenalectomy mate rats. Blood samples were collected per week after surgery. Animals were sacrificed at the 8th week, and histological characteristics of the allografts, proliferation of transplanted cells, CYP11B1 and CYP11B2 expression as well as plasma aldosterone and corticosterone were observed. Results There were totally 15 rats receiving collagen gel transplantation, and 12 survived 8 weeks post-operation. The plasma cortocosterone level in collagen gel transplantation group was significantly higher than in adrenocortical cell transplantation group, and reached the normal level from 6th to 8th week, but the change in plasma aldosterone level in collagen gel transplantation group was similar to that of adrenocortical cell transplantation group. The adrenocortical cells cultured in gel grew well, and had a high proliferation rate. 95% of them were fasciculata cells which expressed CYP11B1, and the rest were glomerulosa cells which expressed CYP11B2. No inflammatory cell infiltration was observed. Conclusion The proliferation and function of adrenocortical cells could be promoted when they were cultured in collagen gel.     

大鼠肾上腺细胞经胶原凝胶三维培养后进行同种移植的实验研究

Objective To investigate a novel method of adrenocotical cells transplantation. Methods Adrenal glands of neonate rats were dissociated into adrenal cortical cells. Cells were cultured in self-made collagen type Ⅰ gel for one week, and then transplanted under the renal capsule of bilateral adrenalectomy mate rats. Blood samples were collected per week after surgery. Animals were sacrificed at the 8th week, and histological characteristics of the allografts, proliferation of transplanted cells, CYP11B1 and CYP11B2 expression as well as plasma aldosterone and corticosterone were observed. Results There were totally 15 rats receiving collagen gel transplantation, and 12 survived 8 weeks post-operation. The plasma cortocosterone level in collagen gel transplantation group was significantly higher than in adrenocortical cell transplantation group, and reached the normal level from 6th to 8th week, but the change in plasma aldosterone level in collagen gel transplantation group was similar to that of adrenocortical cell transplantation group. The adrenocortical cells cultured in gel grew well, and had a high proliferation rate. 95% of them were fasciculata cells which expressed CYP11B1, and the rest were glomerulosa cells which expressed CYP11B2. No inflammatory cell infiltration was observed. Conclusion The proliferation and function of adrenocortical cells could be promoted when they were cultured in collagen gel.     

大鼠肾上腺细胞经胶原凝胶三维培养后进行同种移植的实验研究

Objective To investigate a novel method of adrenocotical cells transplantation. Methods Adrenal glands of neonate rats were dissociated into adrenal cortical cells. Cells were cultured in self-made collagen type Ⅰ gel for one week, and then transplanted under the renal capsule of bilateral adrenalectomy mate rats. Blood samples were collected per week after surgery. Animals were sacrificed at the 8th week, and histological characteristics of the allografts, proliferation of transplanted cells, CYP11B1 and CYP11B2 expression as well as plasma aldosterone and corticosterone were observed. Results There were totally 15 rats receiving collagen gel transplantation, and 12 survived 8 weeks post-operation. The plasma cortocosterone level in collagen gel transplantation group was significantly higher than in adrenocortical cell transplantation group, and reached the normal level from 6th to 8th week, but the change in plasma aldosterone level in collagen gel transplantation group was similar to that of adrenocortical cell transplantation group. The adrenocortical cells cultured in gel grew well, and had a high proliferation rate. 95% of them were fasciculata cells which expressed CYP11B1, and the rest were glomerulosa cells which expressed CYP11B2. No inflammatory cell infiltration was observed. Conclusion The proliferation and function of adrenocortical cells could be promoted when they were cultured in collagen gel.     

大鼠肾上腺细胞经胶原凝胶三维培养后进行同种移植的实验研究

Objective To investigate a novel method of adrenocotical cells transplantation. Methods Adrenal glands of neonate rats were dissociated into adrenal cortical cells. Cells were cultured in self-made collagen type Ⅰ gel for one week, and then transplanted under the renal capsule of bilateral adrenalectomy mate rats. Blood samples were collected per week after surgery. Animals were sacrificed at the 8th week, and histological characteristics of the allografts, proliferation of transplanted cells, CYP11B1 and CYP11B2 expression as well as plasma aldosterone and corticosterone were observed. Results There were totally 15 rats receiving collagen gel transplantation, and 12 survived 8 weeks post-operation. The plasma cortocosterone level in collagen gel transplantation group was significantly higher than in adrenocortical cell transplantation group, and reached the normal level from 6th to 8th week, but the change in plasma aldosterone level in collagen gel transplantation group was similar to that of adrenocortical cell transplantation group. The adrenocortical cells cultured in gel grew well, and had a high proliferation rate. 95% of them were fasciculata cells which expressed CYP11B1, and the rest were glomerulosa cells which expressed CYP11B2. No inflammatory cell infiltration was observed. Conclusion The proliferation and function of adrenocortical cells could be promoted when they were cultured in collagen gel.     

大鼠肾上腺细胞经胶原凝胶三维培养后进行同种移植的实验研究

Objective To investigate a novel method of adrenocotical cells transplantation. Methods Adrenal glands of neonate rats were dissociated into adrenal cortical cells. Cells were cultured in self-made collagen type Ⅰ gel for one week, and then transplanted under the renal capsule of bilateral adrenalectomy mate rats. Blood samples were collected per week after surgery. Animals were sacrificed at the 8th week, and histological characteristics of the allografts, proliferation of transplanted cells, CYP11B1 and CYP11B2 expression as well as plasma aldosterone and corticosterone were observed. Results There were totally 15 rats receiving collagen gel transplantation, and 12 survived 8 weeks post-operation. The plasma cortocosterone level in collagen gel transplantation group was significantly higher than in adrenocortical cell transplantation group, and reached the normal level from 6th to 8th week, but the change in plasma aldosterone level in collagen gel transplantation group was similar to that of adrenocortical cell transplantation group. The adrenocortical cells cultured in gel grew well, and had a high proliferation rate. 95% of them were fasciculata cells which expressed CYP11B1, and the rest were glomerulosa cells which expressed CYP11B2. No inflammatory cell infiltration was observed. Conclusion The proliferation and function of adrenocortical cells could be promoted when they were cultured in collagen gel.     

纳米晶羟基磷灰石/胶原复合材料在兔腰椎横突间融合中的观察

目的 观察纳米羟基磷灰石／胶原复合材料在兔腰椎横突间融合中的作用．方法 64只兔，随机分为自体髂骨组(ACB)、纳米羟基磷灰石／胶原复合材料组(Nano-HAC)、自体髂骨与纳米羟基磷灰石／胶原复合材料混合组(ACB Nano-HAC)、纳米羟基磷灰石／胶原复合材料复合骨形成蛋白-2组(Nano-HAC BMP-2)，行腰5-6横突间融合，2、4周行影像学、手触、组织学检查，6、10周除行以上检查外，还行生物力学检测。结果ACB组6周4例，10周5例融合Nano-HAC组无1例融合IACB Nano-HAC组6周3例，10周4例融合Nano-HAC BMP-2组4周1例，6周5例，10周6例融合。生物力学表明单独应用Nano-HAC融合效果不佳。而ACB Nano-HAC、Nano-HAC BMP-2融合效果与ACB融合效果相同。组织学观察ACB组以膜内化骨为主；Nano-HAC组Nano-HAC颗粒早期被吞噬、降解、成骨IACB Nano-HAC组为ACB和Nano-HAC单独植入表现，无相互促进作用．Nano-HAC BMP-2组2周即有大量新生骨基质形成，6、10周时有成片状成熟骨基质形成．结论 Nano—HAC材料具有快速生物降解性、优良骨相容性、高效的骨传导性，更有利于被利用成骨，是优良的骨生物替代材料。     

Enhancement of posterolateral lumbar spine fusion using low‐dose rhBMP‐2 and cultured marrow stromal cells

We tested the hypothesis that the dose of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein‐2 (rhBMP‐2) required to induce spine fusion can be reduced by combination with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Twenty‐four adult rabbits underwent posterolateral intertransverse fusion at the L4–L5 level. The animals were divided into four groups based on the implant material: autologous iliac graft, Alginate‐MSCs composite, Alginate‐BMP‐2‐MSCs composite, and Alginate‐BMP‐2 composite. After 16 weeks, the rabbits were euthanized for radiographic examination, manual palpation, biomechanical testing, and histology. Radiographic union of 12 intertransverse fusion areas for the autogenous iliac graft, Alginate‐MSCs, Alginate‐BMP‐2‐MSCs, and Alginate‐BMP‐2 groups was 11, 8, 11, and 0, respectively. Moreover, manual palpation of six fusion segments in each subgroup found solid union to be 6, 1, 5, and 0, respectively. The average torques at failure of the first three groups were 2278 ± 135, 1943 ± 140, and 2334 ± 187 N‐mm, respectively. The failure torque did not differ significantly between the autograft and Alginate‐BMP‐2‐MSCs groups; both groups were significantly higher than the Alginate‐MSCs group. The results indicate that MSCs delivered with in vitro cellular doses of rhBMP‐2 are more osteoinductive than MSCs without rhBMP‐2. In combination with MSCs, a low dose (2.5 µg) of rh‐BMP‐2 could enhance bone formation and posterolateral spine fusion success in the rabbit model. © 2008 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 27:380–384, 2009     

Experimental spinal fusion with use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2.

STUDY DESIGN: Posterolateral lumbar spinal fusion with use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP-2) was tested in rabbits by implanting composites of rhBMP-2 and collagen carrier. OBJECTIVES: To examine the bone-formation-inducing activity of rhBMP-2 and find the optimal amount of rhBMP to add to a collagen carrier to constitute bone-formation-inducing implants to be substituted for bone graft in posterolateral spinal fusion in rabbits. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: In animal models, rhBMP-2--impregnated collagen has been successfully used for posterolateral spinal fusion, indicating that it is a potential substitute for the autogenous corticocancellous bone graft currently used most routinely in posterolateral lumbar spinal fusion. METHODS: Nine rabbits were divided into three equal groups. The bilateral L4-L5 transverse processes were exposed, and collagen strips impregnated with rhBMP-2 (10, 50, or 200 micrograms) were placed on the left transverse processes, and collagen strips alone were inserted on the right. All rabbits were killed 24 weeks after surgery. The implanted sites were assessed for new bone formation and bony fusion by radiography and histologic examination. RESULTS: New bone formation was noted in intertransverse spaces on the left side of all rabbits except one (10 micrograms rhBMP-2). Twelve weeks after implantation, no new bone formation was seen on the right side of all animals. The newly formed bone masses were significantly larger in the 50-microgram and 200-microgram rhBMP-2 groups than in the 10-microgram rhBMP-2 group (P < 0.01), but there was no significant difference between bone formation in the 50-microgram and 200-microgram groups (P = 0.647). CONCLUSIONS: The rhBMP-2/collagen composite implant was an effective bone graft substitute for achieving posterolateral spinal fusion. When combined with a collagen carrier, the optimal rhBMP-2 dose for achieving posterolateral spinal fusion seemed to be approximately 50 micrograms per segment in rabbits.     

骨髓干细胞复合纳米骨用于脊柱融合的研究

目的 探讨骨髓间充质干细胞(BMSCs)复合纳米羟基磷灰石/胶原(nHAC)用于脊柱融合的可行性.方法 将20只新西兰大白兔根据双侧L5～L6横突间植入物不同分为复合材料组和自体髂骨组,每组10只.术后4周每组取材2只,术后8周取材剩余兔,行X线、大体观察、手触检测和组织学观察,评估腰椎融合情况.结果术后8周复合材料组和自体髂骨组融合率分别为75.0%(6/8)和87.5%(7/8),两组融合率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).结论 BMSCs复合nHAC是一种较好的植骨替代材料,用于脊柱融合可获得与自体骨移植近似地融合效果.     

Hydroxyapatite granule graft combined with recombinant human bone morphogenic protein-2 for solid lumbar fusion

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the availability of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) combined with hydroxyapatite (HA) and autogenous bone. Posterolateral intertransverse fusion between the fifth and sixth lumbar vertebrae was performed in 27 adult Japanese white rabbits. These 27 rabbits were classified into three groups: the autogenous bone group, the HA group, and the bone morphogenic protein (BMP) group. In the HA group, HA (0.5 g) mixed with iliac bone was grafted. In the BMP group, HA (0.5 g) soaked with rhBMP-2 (100 mg) and iliac bone was grafted. At 6 weeks after the procedure, bone union was evaluated. In the BMP group, all cases showed solid bone union, and fusion masses were stiffer than the masses obtained in the other group. Biomechanically and histologically, grafts of HA soaked with rhBMP-2 and iliac bone was clearly effective in obtaining a solid intertransverse arthrodesis.     

Controlled Delivery of Low‐Dose Bone Morphogenetic Protein‐2 Using Heparin‐Conjugated Fibrin in the Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion of Rabbits

The heparin‐conjugated fibrin (HCF) system has been developed to deliver bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) for a long‐term period and thus enhance bone regeneration. In the present study, we tested the effectiveness of the delivery system for spinal fusion with a very low dose of BMP‐2. A total of 15 rabbits underwent posterolateral lumbar spine, divided into three groups. The control group received only collagen sponges without BMP‐2, another group (BMP‐only group) received collagen sponges loaded with BMP‐2 (10 μg each side), and the last group (BMP/HCF group) received collagen sponges filled with HCF loaded with BMP‐2 (10 μg each side). All animals were euthanized 8 weeks after surgery, and the fusion was assessed by radiographs, manual palpation, computed tomography scan, and mechanical testing. No case in the BMP/HCF group or in the control group achieved solid fusion, while all cases in BMP‐only group showed evidence of solid fusion. BMP/HCF group had significantly lower fusion rate and tensile strength than BMP‐only group at the dose of 10 μg of BMP‐2. The HCF long‐term delivery system with the low dose of BMP‐2 (10 μg) is ineffective for the induction of lumbar posterolateral fusion in the rabbits.     

复合骨在兔腰椎融合过程中相关基因表达调控的影响

目的 观察复合骨即重组人骨形态发生蛋白-2(rhBMP-2)/异体骨不同时间点融合骨组织中BMP-2、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)的表达.方法 将新西兰大白兔60只随机分为3组,在L5、L6横突间行后路植骨融合术,分别植入复合骨条、自体骨条及异体骨条,于术后第1、2、3、4、5周取融合标本,用实时荧光定量逆转录聚合酶链反应(real time RT-PCR)分析内源性BMP-2和VEGF基因水平的变化.结果 术后第3周,复合骨组BMP-2为(5.3519±1.0384),VEGF为(0.9257±0.2534),均达到峰值且高于异体骨组和自体骨组(P<0.05),之后则缓慢下降.第4周后,内源性BMP-2表达仍保持较高水平,但VEGF的水平与自体骨组和异体骨组差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).结论 复合骨能有效地诱导内源性BMP-2和VEGF的表达,促进了成骨效应.     

重组人骨形态发生蛋白-2/异体骨复合骨用于兔腰椎融合的显微CT研究

目的 观察重组人骨形态发生蛋白-2/异体骨复合骨、自体骨与异体骨分别用于兔腰椎融合后,不同时间点融合骨组织微结构的变化.方法 成年雄性新西兰大白兔45只,随机分为3组,每组15只.在每只兔的L5、L6横突间行腰椎后路植骨融合术,各组分别植入复合骨条,自体髂骨条以及单纯异体髂骨条,每组于术后第3、4、5周各处死5只大白兔,分离保存融合节段标本.用显微cT扫描后行骨组织定量分析.结果 术后3个时间点中,复合骨组和自体骨组新生骨小梁的强度和形态均要优于异体骨组且差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).第3周,复合骨组的组织骨密度(TMD)为(433.98±2.64)mg/cm3,高于自体骨组(424.81±4.69)mg/cm3(P＜0.05);第4周,复合骨组的骨小梁厚度(Tb.Th)为(0.097±0.004)mm,高于自体骨组(0.082±0.003)mm(P＜0.01);第5周,复合组的组织矿含量(TMC)为(7.70±0.30)mg,高于自体骨组(7.00±0.24)mg(P＜0.01).结论 在兔腰椎后路横突间植骨融合中,重组人骨形态发生蛋-2/异体骨复合骨的成骨效应不低于自体骨,优于异体骨.     

重组人骨形态发生蛋白-2/异体骨复合骨用于兔腰椎融合的正电子发射计算机体层摄影-CT研究

目的 通过应用正电子发射计算机体层摄影-CT(PET-CT)研究重组人骨形态发生蛋白-2(rhBMP-2)/异体骨复合骨行兔腰椎融合术后不同时间点融合骨组织再血管化程度及成骨活性的变化.方法 成年雄性新西兰大白兔45只,随机分为3组,每组15只.在每只兔的L4、L5横突间行腰椎后路植骨融合术,3组分别植入rhBMP-2/异体骨复合骨条(复合骨组)、自体髂骨条(白体骨组)及异体髂骨条(异体骨组),每组于术后2、4、6周注射18F-NaF,利用PET-CT对各组动物进行全身显像,对比各组植骨区摄取值(SUV).结果 2、4、6周时复合骨组和白体骨组植骨区对18F-NaF的SUV均优于异体骨组,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);复合骨组植骨区的SUV在4、6周时高于自体骨组,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05),2周时与自体骨组差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).同一组内不同时间点复合骨组和白体骨组均在4、6周时局部SUV高于2周时,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);4周与6 周之间差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).异体骨组的SUV 3个时间点问差异均无统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 兔腰椎后路植骨融合术中PET-CT检测显示:rhBMP-2/异体骨复合骨可促进骨形成并改善局部血液供应,可作为替代自体骨的理想材料.     

The effect of osteogenic protein-1 in instrumented and noninstrumented posterolateral fusion in rabbits.

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: The use of rigid instrumentation combined with bone graft makes intuitive sense given the requirements for vascular ingrowth, bone formation and a stable environment for the cellular events of healing to develop. However, with the advances of potent osteoinductive growth factors, the role of internal fixation may come into question. Whether bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) would benefit from a more "stable" spinal segment for bone production and modeling remains unknown. In addition, it is unknown whether BMP and rigid fixation may have an additive effect on fusion healing. PURPOSE: This study is proposed to test the hypothesis that rigid fixation in the lumbar spine would be advantageous to achieve fusion for autogenous bone grafting, but fusion would occur regardless of fixation with the use of osteogenic protein (OP)-1. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING: A histologic and radiographic analysis of BMP in a rabbit lumbar fusion model. METHODS: Thirty-two rabbits were randomized into four groups: 1) control animals: in situ posterolateral L5-L6 arthrodesis using autogenous iliac crest bone graft; 2) fixation group: posterolateral arthrodesis L5-L6 with autogenous bone graft and interspinous fixation; 3) OP-1 group: in situ posterolateral L5-L6 arthrodesis using OP-1 and 4) combined OP-1 and fixation group. Radiographic fusion analysis was performed with computed tomography scans at 3 and 12 weeks after surgery. Decalcified histology was performed to assess tissue morphology and cellularity. RESULTS: Minimal evidence of fusion was noted at 3 weeks with autograft or OP-1. By 12 weeks, all OP-1-treated animals had solid fusion, whereas no fusion was noted in autograft animals. The addition of fixation slightly increased radiographic fusion at 3 weeks in autograft and OP-1 groups but did not affect OP-1 animals at 12 weeks where all were fused. Decalcified histologic results confirmed the proliferative bone formation noted with OP-1 and the variable cellular response with autograft. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the present study suggest that the osteoinductive effect of OP-1 may be only minimally enhanced early in the bone healing process but does not appear to be affected in the long term by spinal fixation in the rabbit intertransverse fusion model. Fixation appeared to enhance early fusion in the autograft group.