OBJECTIVE To investigate the rela-tionship between the expression of the proto-oncogene cerbB-2 proteins p185, level of adhesion molecules CD44v6, and lymphoid metastasis of laryngeal squa-mous cell carcinomas (LSCC). METHODS The expres-sion of p185 and CD44v6 in 63 specimen of LSCC tissues were examined by immunohistochemical method. RESULTS There was a significant difference in the expression of p185 between patient groups with and without lymphoid metastasis(P

Bovine Hb-loaded nanoparticles with modulated size of pores, for use as blood substitutes, were prepared and a nonenzymatic reduction system including two-step-reduction and process optimization was established to control the metHb level in the present study. After the first-step-reduction procedure was performed, the raw BHb, being oxidized severely, was encapsulated to form nanoparticles by the modified double emulsion method. The binary solvent of dichloromethane (DCM) and acetonitrile (Aci) showed properties such as minimizing Hb oxidation and enlarging the pores of nanopartilces. Based on the size of pores o f nanoparticles evaluated by the diffusion of various substances wi thdifferent molecular weights, reducing agents such as ascorbic acid and glutathione present in the plasma were selected to perform the second-step-reduction, i. e. to further reduce the metHb in nanoparticles. The metHb level was reduced from over 90% in the raw materials to 1.25% by the two-step-reduction and controlled preparation; this is near the level of native blood, possessing the ability of carrying/releasing oxygen.
Animals ; Biocompatible Materials ; chemistry ; Blood Substitutes ; chemistry ; Cattle ; Hemoglobins ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Humans ; Methemoglobin ; analysis ; chemistry ; Nanoparticles ; chemistry ; Porosity

On the basis of previous researches, we have prepared Bovine hemoglobin-loaded nanoparticles (HbP), using the double emulsion method. More mild dispersing treatment was employed during the primary and secondary emulsion; over 97% encapsulation efficiency (EE%) and an average size about 286 nm were achieved by using surfactants, screening solvents, as well as avoiding the traditional strong dispersing process. The value of Hydrophile-lipophile balance in oil phase exerted a significant effect on EE% and led to higher EE% when matched with the surfactants in outer aqueous phase. When compared with the sole solvent Span80, the mixed surfactants such as Poloxemer188/Span80 stabilized the emulsion more efficiently and increased the EE%. The higher concentration of surfactants resulted in higher EE% and narrower size distribution. But over some amount, the surfactants had no significant effect on EE%, resulting in larger size and polydispersity index (PDI). The appropriate removal rate of solvents contributes to higher EE%, smaller size and PDI.
Animals ; Biocompatible Materials ; Blood Substitutes ; chemical synthesis ; chemistry ; Cattle ; Emulsions ; Hemoglobins ; chemistry ; Humans ; Nanoparticles ; Particle Size ; Solvents ; chemistry ; Surface-Active Agents ; chemistry

Hemoglobin-loaded nano-sized particles with oxygen carrying capacity were prepared. All experiments were performed using biodegradable polymer poly (polyepsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) as matrix polymer. Optimized preparation parameters led to nanoparticles with well-defined characteristics such as size <200 nm, P50 27 mmHg and high encapsulation efficiency up to 99.4%. The results of in vitro and vivo studies suggested that Hb-loaded particles did not activate complements. After the nanoparticles suspension was injected into the mice via tail vein, the particles did not cause significant changes in total platelet counts. Apparently, the hemoglobin-loaded nanoparticles can serve as a potential candidate in substitution for red cells.
Animals ; Biocompatible Materials ; chemistry ; Blood Substitutes ; chemical synthesis ; chemistry ; Cattle ; Hemoglobins ; chemistry ; Materials Testing ; Mice ; Nanoparticles ; chemistry ; Particle Size ; Polyesters ; chemistry

The progress of researches on drug-loaded nanoparticles was summarized in this review. The major emphasis was laid on the selection of wall polymers, technology of preparation, surface modification, investigation of release in vitro and biocompatibility evaluation. Additionally, we envisioned a perspective regarding the development in this field. With the development of synthesis of biodegradable polymer, with the appearance of novel equipment, and with the deep-going studies on modification of nanoparticles surface method, on fabrication of nanoparticles art as well as on evaluation of drug release and reaction between drug and organ, further researches in this field will open up the way to applications of drug-loaded nanoparticles in larger field.
Capsules ; administration & dosage ; Delayed-Action Preparations ; Drug Carriers ; chemistry ; pharmacokinetics ; Drug Compounding ; trends ; Nanomedicine ; trends ; Nanoparticles ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; Polyesters ; chemistry

Objective To introduce the Chinese version of nurse competence scale ( NCS ) for evaluation of clinical nurse competence. Methods The NCS was translated and adapted according to the cross-cultural adaptation process being recommended by the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons ( AAOS) Outcomes Committee. Results The internal consistency coefficient of Chinese version scale was 0. 969. The I-CVI of each item was among 0. 83-1. 0. And the S-CVI/Ave was 0. 913. Conclusions The Chinese version of NCS demonstrates good reliability and content validity, but its psychometric properties need further tests.

P50 is an important parameter reflecting the binding and releasing oxygen properties of blood substitutes. In this study, based on the strong penetrating property of near infrared light and the mechanism involved in the pulsatile oxygen meter in clinic as well as on the ability for penetrating biodegradable polymers and detecting bovine hemoglobin encapsulated within the microcapsules, we have made an airproof and equilibrium apparatus to measure oxygen saturation and oxygen partial pressure. Subsequently, we have obtained the oxygen dissociation curve and P50 of the microcapsules loaded bovine hemoglobin in the light of oxyHemoglobin and deoxyHemoglobin with different spectrum in the near infrared region. The above-mentioned apparatus and method are not destructive to the microcapsules, and the process is simple and nondestructive. So it is practical to take in-situ measurements of the oxygen binding and releasing property of biodegradable polymer microcapsules intented for the blood substitute.
Animals ; Biodegradation, Environmental ; Blood Substitutes ; analysis ; chemistry ; Capsules ; Cattle ; Hemoglobins ; metabolism ; Humans ; Oxygen ; analysis ; metabolism ; Oxyhemoglobins ; metabolism ; Polymers ; chemistry

Three dimensional structure of the surface is an important factor that influences the mass transfer behavior of hemoglobin-based nanocapsule surface. In this paper, the modified double emulsion method was used to fabricate the blood substitute of hemoglobin-based nanocapsules, and with the use of different molecular weight of PEG as probes, the effects of different technical conditions (such as primary emulsion, double emulsion, polymer, solvent, et al) in the processing on the three dimensional structure of the nanocapsule surface were investigated in details. Researches indicated that the water-soluable solvent, such as ethyl acetate and acetone could effectively modulate the pore size of the nanocapsule surface. With the increasing of the ratio of water-soluble solvent, the pore size of the nanocapsules firstly increased and then decreased. The increasing of the extra-water volume, the prolongation of the solvent evaporation time, and the improvement of the stirring speed resulted in a bigger pore size, but the increasing of the solvent volume and PEG polymer could reduce the pore size of nanocapsule surface.
Acetone ; chemistry ; Animals ; Biocompatible Materials ; chemistry ; Blood Substitutes ; chemical synthesis ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Cattle ; Emulsions ; Hemoglobins ; chemistry ; Nanocapsules ; chemistry ; Porosity ; Solvents ; Surface Properties

Objective To explore the effect of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) with helmet or facial mask on clinical efficacy, tolerability, and prognosis in patients with acute respiratory failure. Methods Fifty patients with acute respiratory failure according to the inclusion criteria were recruited from January 2018 to July 2018 in Emergency Intensive Care Unit of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University. Included patients were randomly allocated into the helmet group or facial mask group. Based on conventional drug therapy, pressure support mode was performed with the interface of the helmet or facial mask. Oxygenation index, arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure, and respiratory rates were measured before and after the treatment, and the data were compared and analyzed by the repeated measures ANOVA. Tolerance score, complication rate, tracheal intubation rate, and mortality rate were recorded at each observation time point of the two groups. Results The oxygenation index before NIV, at 4 h and at the end of NIV treatment of the helmet group were significantly increased from (160.29±50.32) mmHg to (249.29±83.47) mmHg and (259.24±87.09) mmHg; the oxygenation index of the facial mask group were increased from (168.63±38.63) mmHg to (225.00±74.96) mmHg and (217.69±77.80) mmHg, and there was no significant difference within the two groups (P <0.05). The respiratory rates before NIV, at 4 h and at the end of NIV treatment of the helmet group were obviously decreased from (27.60±7.64) breaths/min to (17.92±4.55) breaths/min and (16.88±3.90) breaths/min; the respiratory rates of the facial mask group were decreased from (24.68±6.14) breaths/min to (20.36±4.25) breaths/min and (19.68±3.34) breaths/min, and the differences within the two groups were statistically significant (P <0.05). However, there were no significant differences on oxygenation index and respiratory rates between the helmet group and facial mask group (P >0.05). Patients in the helmet was better tolerated than those in the facial mask group [ratio of good tolerance 96％ (24/25) vs 56％ (14/25) (P = 0.001) and fully tolerance 80％ (20/25) vs 36％ (9/25) (P =0.002)] and had less complications (1/25 vs 10/25, P = 0.002). 84％ patients in the helmet group and 76％ patients in the facial mask group were successfully weaned and discharged after NIV treatment (P =0.480). Conclusions Similar clinical efficacy in improving blood gas exchange and relieving dyspnea were observed in the helmet group and the facial mask group in patients with acute respiratory failure. However, the helmet is better tolerant, and had lower complication rate, which is especially suitable for patients with chest trauma combined with facial injuries.

Ischemic stroke(IS)is the main cause of neurological dysfunction in adults in China,and rapid,timely,and accurate prediction of post-stroke outcome and intervention treatment are crucial.Currently,the prognosis of ischemic stroke mainly relies on neuroimaging and clinical assessment,and there is still a lack of objective and simple rapid prediction tools.Recent studies have shown that early measurement of peripheral blood-derived biomarkers may be able to predict stroke patient outcomes,thereby optimizing stroke management,improving patient rehabilitation,and improving stroke outcomes.This article reviews the progress of studies on the correlation between peripheral blood biomarkers and clinical prognosis of ischemic stroke.