Objective Our research aimed to investigate the efficacy and the nursing characteristics of allogenic bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BM-MSCs) transplantation in HBV related acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) patients.Methods A total of 91 HBV related ACLF patients were enrolled,among whom 45 patients received allogenic BM-MSCs transplantation via peripheral vein and other 46 patients received medical treatment only.We assessed the 12-week survival rates and the variation of model for end liver disease (MELD) score.Besides,we administrated comprehensive nursing for these patients in different stages of the transplantation.Results The cumulated survival of patients received BM-MSC transplantation was 75.6％,which was higher than the control group (54.5％).The level of total bilirubin and International Normalized Ratio (INR) had greatly improved.41 of 45 patients passed through perioperative period safely,without any severe adverse events.11 patients died due to exacerbation of liver failure,among whom 3 happened in perioperative period.But none was related with the operation.Conclusions Allogenic BM-MSCs transplantation can improve the survival rate of HBV related ACLF patients.The psychological nursing pre-operation,skilled operation,intensive care and observation post operation were beneficial to the patients' recovery after transplantation.

Objective To prepare vinorelbine bitartrate long-circulation liposomes by pH gradient loading methods and make characterization. Methods The impact of hydration temperature and extrusion times on the blank liposome particle size was investigated;and the incubation temperature and in duration on size and encapsulation percentage of drug loading liposome particle was tested. The vinorelbine bitartrate long-circulation liposome was characterized for particle size,polydispersion index, Zeta potential,morphology,and was studied for long term stability. Results The particle size,Zeta potential,polydispersion in-dex of long-circulation liposomes were (96. 4±27. 2) nm,(0. 162±0. 042),(-26. 7±3. 5) mV,respectively. The liposomes were small,unilamellar and spherical with smooth surface under transmission electron microscopy. Long term stability studies showed that the liposomes were stable for up to 3 months after storage at 5 ℃ . Conclusion The preparation technology for the vinorel-bine bitartrate long-circulation liposome by pH gradient loading methods is feasible.

Objective: To optimize the formula of compound asiaticoside gel plasters, and determine the optimal preparation process. Methods:Using the initial adhesion, viscosity and appearance as the indices, the gel plasters were evaluated by orthogonal design in order to study the effects of various base ratios on the preparation and screen the optimal formula and preparation process. Re-sults:The optimal formula was dihydroxyaluminium aminoacetate∶EDTA∶glycerol∶CMC-Na of 0. 25∶0. 05∶45∶1. Conclusion: Com-pound asiaticoside gel plasters with the optimal formula and preparation technique show good adhesion and uniformity, which can meet the need of large-scale production.

Objective:To optimize the formula of mirtazapine orally disintegrating tablets by orthogonal experiment and determine the stability preliminarily. Methods:The formula was optimized by orthogonal experiment based on 4 impacting factors:the amount of mannotil (A), microcrystalline mellulose (B), low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose (C) and cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone ( D) , respectively with 2 indices of disintegration time and dissolution. The release rate of the orally disintegrating tablets and the ref-erence tablets was studied by similarity factors. The stability was respectively studied by high temperature test, high humidity test and photostability test. Results:The optimum formula of the tablets was as follows:the amount of A, B, C and D was 70, 20, 2. 5 and 10 mg, respectively. The f2 for the orally disintegrating tablets and the reference tablets in the dissolution medium was 63. 38. Conclu-sion:The formula is reasonable, the preparation process is feasible and the quality is stable.

Our previous findings demonstrated that directly injecting embryonic stem cells (ESCs) into ischemic region of the heart improved cardiac function in animals with experimental myocardial infarction (MI). Tissue engineering with stem cells may provide tissue creation and repair. This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of grafting of ESC-seeded biodegradable patch on infarcted heart. MI in mice was induced by ligation of the left coronary artery. Mouse ESCs were seeded on polyglycolic-acid (PGA) material patches. Three days after culture, an ESC-seeded patch was transplanted on the surface of ischemic and peri-ischemic myocardium. Eight weeks after MI operation and patch transplantation, hemodynamics and cardiac function were evaluated in four (sham-operated, MI, MI + cell-free patch, and MI + ESC-patch) groups of mice. The blood pressure and left ventricular function were significantly reduced in the MI animals. Compared with MI alone and MI + cell-free patch groups, the animals received MI + ESC-seeded patches significantly improved blood pressure and ventricular function. The survival rate of the MI mice grafted with MI + ESC-seeded patches was markedly higher than that in MI alone or MI + cell-free patch animals. GFP-positive tissue was detected in infarcted area with grafting of ESC-seeded patch, which suggests the survivors of ESCs and possible myocardial regeneration. Our data demonstrate that grafting of ESC-seeded bioabsorbable patch can repair infarcted myocardium and improve cardiac function in MI mice. This novel approach of combining stem cells and biodegradable materials may provide a therapeutic modality for repairing injured heart.
Absorbable Implants ; Animals ; Cells, Cultured ; Embryonic Stem Cells ; cytology ; transplantation ; Glycolates ; chemistry ; Hemodynamics ; Male ; Mice ; Myocardial Infarction ; physiopathology ; therapy ; Tissue Engineering ; methods ; Tissue Scaffolds ; Ventricular Function

Objective: To optimize the formula of bromhexine hydrochloride dry powder inhalations (BH DPIs). Methods: BH DPIs were prepared by freezing-drying combined with an air-jet milling method. Three factors, including the weights of mannitol (X1), leucine (X2) and poloxamer 188 (X3) in the formula were known to be associated with the quality of BH DPIs. A central composite design was used to investigate the effects of the three factors on the response angle (Y1), fine particle fraction (FPF, Y3) and aerody-namic diameter (Y4). Response surface and overlay contour plot were delineated according to the best-fit mathematic models. Opti-mum formula was selected by overlay contour plot. Results: The quantitative relationships between the three factors and the three re-sponses were obtained. The optimal formula was mannitol﹕leucine﹕poloxamer 188 (2. 4: 2. 22: 0. 05) in the excipients. The pre-dicted and observed values of the optimum formula were similar. Conclusion: The multi-objective simultaneous optimization of the for-mula of BH DPIs is achieved by central composite design-response surface methodology.

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of combined fascia sheath suspension (CFS) and frontalis muscle flap suspension in the treatment of severe congenital blepharoptosis.Methods:We searched PubMed, EMbase, Cochrane Library, web of science and Chinese Hownet, Wanfang, VIP, CBM and other databases to collect randomized and non-randomized controlled trials comparing the efficacy of CFS and frontalis muscle flap suspension in the treatment of severe congenital ptosis, from the establishment of literature retrieval database to March 2020; two researchers used RevMan 5.3 software to select and exclude the literature, extract the data and evaluate the quality, set up appropriate effect index and conduct Meta-analysis.Results:Eleven studies included 661 patients, There were 312 cases in study group and 349 cases in control group. The results of Meta analysis showed that the OR of the two groups was 4.88 with 95% CI (2.69, 8.85); the OR of failure rate was 0.20, with 95% CI (0.11, 0.37); the OR of complications was 0.22, with 95% CI (0.14, 0.34). All three groups of data were statistically significant ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The available evidence shows that the combined fascia sheath suspension (CFS) is effective in the treatment of severe congenital blepharoptosis compared with frontalis muscle flap suspension, but the complications of CFS are lower and the satisfaction is higher; these findings have yet to be validated by more high-quality studies due to limitations in the quality and quantity of studies included.

Objective: To investigate the functional recovery and cosmetic effects of pre-expanded pedicled deltopectoral flap. Methods: From January 2008 to December 2018, 42 patients with 56 pre-expanded pedicled deltopectoral flaps from Xijing Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University were followed up at least 6 months. 18 of them were male, the remaining were female. And the average age was (24.7±7.3) years. Then the indicators were tested and evaluated. Tubes with different temperatures were used for temperature sensation test. The flaps were stabbed using a 27 G blunt needle to test algesthesia. Tactile threshold was measured by Semmes-Weinstein monofilament. Two-point discrimination was measured by Disk-Criminator. Elasticity of skin flaps was measured by CK-MC®960. Colors of skin flaps were analyzed by ANTERA®3D system, including L^*a^*b^*, melanin and hemoglobin content. And the postoperative scars were evaluated by the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). The flap retraction rate [(flap area immediately after operation-flap area at the follow-up time)/flap area immediately after operation]was calculated. The satisfaction of patients, doctors and third parties was investigated as well. Statistical analysis of data was performed with SPSS 23.0, satisfaction rate was expressed as percentages. Scar scores were compared by Wilcoxon rank sum test. The values of elasticity, color L^*a^*b^*, melanin and hemoglobin between skin flaps and normal skin were analyzed by paired t test. The difference was statistically significant at P<0.05. Results: The scores of pain, heat and cold sensation were (4.61±0.78), (3.48±0.90) and (4.39±0.81), the tactile threshold was (0.26±0.23) g/mm², and the distance of two-point discrimination was (10.09±4.79) mm. There was no significant difference in elasticity, color b^*and melanin content between skin flap and normal skin of face and neck (P>0.05). The color of flap L^*, a^*and hemoglobin content of flaps were significantly different from those of normal skin from face and neck (P<0.05). The result of self-assessment of patients (POSAS) showed that there were significant differences (P<0.05) in pain, itch and stiffness between facial and chest donor scar. The result of observer evaluation (POSAS) showed that the scar score for all items around facial flap was better than that of chest donor area, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05), and the retraction rate of flaps was (10.44 ±3.36)%. The satisfaction rates of doctors, patients and the third party were 92.86% (39/42), 71.43% (30/42) and 61.90% (26/42), respectively. Conclusions Excellent functional recovery and reliable cosmetic effect were observed in the facial-cervical scar repair with pre-expanded pedicled deltopectoral flap. Transfer of pre-expanded pedicled deltopectoral flap is an effective method for the treatment of facial-cervical scars.