Silver nanoparticle-embedded poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) hydrogel dressing: gamma-ray synthesis and biological evaluation

Silver nanoparticle (nAg)-embedded poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) hydrogels, to be used as antibacterial wound dressings, were prepared by γ-irradiation at various doses: 25, 35, and 45?kGy. The formation and characteristics of the silver nanoparticles were investigated with a UV–vis spectrophotometer, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray. The hydrogels were characterized for physical and biological properties. Based on the antibacterial determination, the 1 and 5?mM nAg–embedded PVP hydrogels were effective, with 99.99% bactericidal activity at 12 and 6?h, respectively. The indirect cytotoxicity evaluation based on 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay indicated that both the neat and the nAg-embedded PVP hydrogels were non-toxic to mouse fibroblasts (L929). The 5?mM nAg-embedded PVP hydrogels not only provided a clean, moist environment for wound healing, but also effectively prevented bacterial infection and enhanced wound recovery.     

超高效液相色谱-三重四级杆质谱法检测阿归养血糖浆中阿胶及牛皮源成分

目的：建立阿归养血糖浆中阿胶及掺杂牛皮源成分的专属性检测方法。方法：用胰蛋白酶对阿归养血糖浆处方中胶类成分进行酶解，采用超高效液相色谱-三重四极杆质谱（UPLC-QQQ/MS），选择阿胶特征分子离子峰m/z 540.0（双电荷）→612.2、m/z 540.0（双电荷）→924.4及牛皮源特征离子对m/z 641.3（双电荷）→726.2、m/z 641.3（双电荷）→783.3作为检测离子对，离子化模式为ESI⁺，进行多反应监测。结果：26批阿归养血糖浆中未检出阿胶的有13批，其中3批检出牛皮源成分，1批检出牛皮源成分但未超出限度，9批均未检出阿胶及牛皮源成分；26批样品检出阿胶的有13批，其中同时检出牛皮源成分的有1批，未检出牛皮源成分的为12批。结论：该检测方法专属性强，可用于阿归养血糖浆中阿胶及牛皮源的检测。     

Gelfoam haemostatic agent with or without autologous bone marrow-derived stem cells for the regeneration of critical-size mandibular defects in the rabbit

This study evaluated the effect of Gelfoam sponge with and without autologous bone marrow-derived stem cells (BMSCs) on bone regeneration in critical-size mandibular defects. The study involved 56 New Zealand rabbits assigned to four groups (14 in each). The osseous defects in group I were irrigated with normal saline, those in group II were grafted with autogenous tibial bone, and those in group III were filled with Gelfoam sponge. Group IV defects were treated as for group III, but the interface between the Gelfoam sponge and bone surface was injected with BMSCs. At the end of 4 weeks, seven rabbits in each group were euthanized; the remaining animals were euthanized at the end of the experiment, at 8 weeks postoperative. The percentage area of newly formed bone was significantly higher in group IV at week 4 (0.030 ± 0.01%) and week 8 (0.060 ± 0.03%) than in group I (0.01 ± 0.00% and 0.02 ± 0.00%, respectively) and group III (0.08 ± 0.01% and 0.015 ± 0.02%, respectively), but was lower than that in group II (0.038 ± 0.02% and 0.082 ± 0.01%, respectively). Thus, the combination of Gelfoam and autologous BMSCs promoted the regeneration of mandibular critical-size defects better than the use of Gelfoam alone. However, the amount of newly generated bone was lower than in defects grafted with autogenous bone.     

Evaluation of oxidative stress induction in rats following exposure to silver nanorods

The study investigated the oxidative stress induction by the 10 and 25?nm silver nanorods (SNRs) following intra-tracheal instillation in rats after 1?day, 1 week, 1 month and 3 months post instillation periods at 1 and 5?mg/kg b.w. doses. The blood was withdrawn by retro orbital plexus method after exposure periods and different oxidative stress markers were estimated. The results showed that the both sizes of SNRs induced increased levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and depleted glutathione (GSH) levels after 1?day and 1 week post exposure periods. The 10 and 25?nm SNRs at both doses displayed that significantly reduced levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase following 1?day and 1 week post exposure periods. Also, the results have shown that decrease in total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of both sizes of SNRs significantly following 1?day and 1 week post exposure periods, indicating the oxidative stress induction by SNRs. In spite, there were no significant changes in oxidative stress markers following 1 month and 3 months post exposure periods may be due to recovery. The increased levels of MDA and decreased levels of GSH, SOD, catalase and TAC activity are strongly associated to ROS production and lipid peroxidation, suggesting the induction of oxidative stress in rats. The 10?nm SNRs at 5?mg/kg b.w. dose exposures in rats have shown greater changes in all oxidative stress parameters, indicating the greater induction of oxidative stress when compared with the 25?nm SNRs, representing the size–dose-dependent induction of oxidative stress of SNRs.     

Timing of Uterine Artery Embolization for Leiomyoma during the Menstrual Cycle

PurposeTo investigate differences in outcomes of uterine artery embolization (UAE) for leiomyoma when performed during different phases of the menstrual cycle.Materials and MethodsIn this single-institution retrospective analysis, 111 premenopausal patients (median [range] age, 44 [33–52] years) undergoing UAE for symptomatic leiomyoma between June 2014 and February 2020 were included. Twenty-one patients underwent UAE in the menstrual phase (the early follicular phase), 27 in the late follicular phase, and 63 in the luteal phase. Baseline characteristics and technical and peri-procedural outcomes were compared among groups. Leiomyoma infarction on contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging 1 week after UAE and 4-month outcomes, including changes in the Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Quality of Life questionnaire scores, the volume reduction rates of the uterus and largest leiomyoma, follicle stimulating hormone values, adverse events, and amenorrhea, were compared among groups.ResultsA 4-month follow-up was completed for all patients. No significant differences were observed among groups in baseline characteristics or technical and peri-procedural outcomes. There were no significant differences in the multivariate-adjusted 1-week infarction rates of all leiomyoma volumes (P = .161) or multivariate-adjusted 4-month outcomes, including changes in the Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Quality of Life questionnaire symptoms and total scores (P = .864 and P = .798, respectively), the volume reduction rates of the uterus and the largest leiomyoma (P = .865 and P = .965, respectively), and follicle stimulating hormone values (P = .186) among the groups. No significant differences were noted in the 4-month adverse events (P = .260) or amenorrhea (P = .793) among the groups.ConclusionsThe present study demonstrated no significant differences in the outcomes of UAE for leiomyoma when performed during different phases of the menstrual cycle.     

磺胺嘧啶银脂质水胶体对颜面部重度融合性痤疮的治疗效果观察邵利萍 黄媛媛 吴唯勤(通讯作者)

【】目的探讨磺胺嘧啶银脂质水胶体治疗重度颜面部痤疮的临床疗效,为后期临床推广应用提供参考资料。方法使用Pill Sburv及国际改良痤疮分级法进行分级,选择评级为IV级的重度痤疮共计40例,随机分为实验组与对照组,实验组磺胺嘧啶银脂质水胶体联合马齿苋,对照组使用维甲酸联合马齿苋治疗,随访患者后期疗效、炎症因素TNFα和IL-4水平及不良反应,使用SAS 9.1进行统计分析。结果实验组的治疗效果要明显优于对照组( ₂=8.076,P=0.004)；实验组治疗前两组在TNF-α、IL-4差异无明显统计学意义(p>0.05),治疗后第4周、第8周结果显示实验组的TNF-α、IL-4含量要明显低于对照组,差异有统计学意义；两组不良反应发生率上,两组差异无明显统计学意义。结论目前磺胺嘧啶银脂质水胶体用于重度痤疮研究较少,联合马齿苋清理创面研究也少,本研究结果显示磺胺嘧啶银脂质水胶体联合马齿苋应用于重度颜面部痤疮治疗效果显著,可以加以推广应用。     

Preparation,characterization and bioactivities of nano anhydrous calcium phosphate added gelatin–chitosan scaffolds for bone tissue engineering

Abstract

Gelatin, chitosan and nano calcium phosphate based composite scaffold with tailored architectures and properties has great potential for bone regeneration. Herein, we aimed to improve the physico chemical, mechanical and osteogenic properties of 3D porous scaffold by incorporation of dihydrogen calcium phosphate anhydrous (DCPA) nanoparticles into biopolymer matrix with variation in composition in the prepared scaffolds. Scaffolds were prepared from the slurry containing gelatin, chitosan and synthesized nano DCPA particle using lyophilization technique. DCPA nano particles were synthesized using calcium carbonate and phosphoric acid in water–ethanol medium. XRD pattern showed phase pure DCPA in synthesized nanopowder. Scaffolds were prepared by addition of DCPA nanoparticles to the extent of 5–10?wt% of total polymer into gelatin–chitosan solution with solid loading varying between 2.5 and 2.75?wt%. The prepared scaffold showed interconnected porosity with pore size varying between 110 and 200 micrometer. With addition of DCPA nanoparticles, average pore size of the prepared scaffolds decreased. With increase in nano ceramic phase content from 5?wt% to 10?wt% of total polymer, the compressive strength of the scaffold increased. Scaffold containing 10?wt% DCPA showed the highest average compressive strength of 2.2?MPa. Higher cellular activities were observed in DCPA containing scaffolds as compared to pure gelatin chitosan scaffold suggesting the fact that nano DCPA addition into the scaffold promoted better osteoblast adhesion and proliferation as evident from MTT assay and scanning electron microscopic (SEM) investigation of osteoblast cultured scaffolds. A higher degree of lamellopodia and filopodia extensions and better spreading behavior of osteoblasts were observed in FESEM micrographs of MG 63 cultured DCPA containing scaffold. The results demonstrated that both mechanical strength and osteogenic properties of gelatin–chitosan scaffold could be improved by addition of anhydrous dihydrogen calcium phosphate nanoparticles into it.