1.Application of holographic imaging digital localization technology in robotic partial nephrectomy for completely endophytic renal tumor
Zhengsheng LIU ; Shuaishuai SONG ; Xuegang WANG ; Kaiyan ZHANG ; Wei LI ; Zhun WU ; Bin CHEN ; Tao WANG ; Jinchun XING
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(5):376-382
Objective:To evaluate the clinical value of holographic imaging-based digital localization technology in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy(RAPN)for the treatment of completely endophytic renal tumors.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 23 patients with completely endophytic renal tumors who underwent RAPN at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University between December 2022 and December 2024. Patients were divided into two groups based on the use of holographic imaging:the holographic imaging group(16 cases)and the conventional group(7 cases). There was no statistically significant difference between the holographic imaging group and the conventional group in terms of age[(41.9 ± 13.4)years vs.(46.9 ± 13.4)years],body mass index[(25.6 ± 4.8)kg/m2 vs.(24.7 ± 3.1)kg/m2],maximum tumor diameter[(3.1 ± 0.9)cm vs.(3.0 ± 9.0)cm],tumor volume[(13.2 ± 9.0)cm3 vs.(34.9 ± 9.9)cm3],R.E.N.A.L. score[(9.4 ± 1.2)points vs.(9.9 ± 0.7)points],PADUA score[(10.4 ± 0.7)points vs.(9.4 ± 0.7)points],proportion of T 1a stage patients[12 cases(75.0%)vs. 6 cases(85.7%)]and preoperative serum creatinine[(67.4 ± 9.5)μmol/L vs.(78.0 ± 16.0)μmol/L]. In the holographic group,holographic models were reconstructed based on preoperative enhanced CT or MRI images and used for preoperative planning and intraoperative localization. In the conventional group,surgeons relied on preoperative CT or MRI images for cognitive fusion during RAPN. Perioperative parameters such as warm ischemia time,operative time,tumor localization time,positive surgical margin rate,and renal function were compared between the two groups. Results:The operative time in the holographic group was significantly shorter than that in the conventional group[(152.8 ± 12.9)min vs.(218.4 ± 105.5)min, P = 0.001]. Warm ischemia time[(26.9 ± 3.4)min vs.(30.7 ± 3.8)min, P < 0.001],localization time[(4.2 ± 0.9)min vs.(8.9 ± 1.7)min, P < 0.001],and estimated blood loss[(47.0 ± 17.7)ml vs.(128.6 ± 87.8)ml, P < 0.001]were also significantly lower in the holographic group. In the conventional group,one patient underwent radical nephrectomy,while no patient in the holographic imaging group required conversion to radical nephrectomy. No cases of positive surgical margins were identified in either group. Serum creatinine levels measured one month after surgery showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups[(79.5 ± 15.7)μmol /L vs.(104.9 ± 22.5)μmol /L]. Conclusions:The application of holographic imaging-based digital localization technology in RAPN for completely endophytic renal tumors significantly reduces operative time,localization time,warm ischemia time,and intraoperative blood loss. This technology improves surgical efficiency and success rates,offering distinct clinical advantages.
2.The protective effect of melatonin on isoflurane-induced cognitive dysfunction in mice and the regulatory mechanism of mitochondrial homeostasis mediated by AMPK/SIRT1
Yin CUI ; Tianjiao XIA ; Jia SONG ; Shuaishuai CHU ; Xiaoping GU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(7):577-582
Objective:To investigate the effects and potential mechanisms of melatonin on cognitive dysfunction induced by long-term anesthesia with isoflurane.Methods:Male C57BL/6J mice aged 2 months were divided into control group, isoflurane group, melatonin group, and isoflurane+ melatonin group by random number table, with 6 mice in each group.Three days after anesthesia, cognitive function of mice was assessed by Y-maze and fear conditioning (FC) tests. ATP content in the hippocampus was measured by an ATP assay kit. Western blot was used to detect the expression of DRP1, pDRP1, MFN2, pAMPK and SIRT1 proteins in the hippocampus. Cultured HT-22 cells derived from mouse hippocampal neurons in vitro were divided into control group, isoflurane group, melatonin group, and isoflurane + melatonin group, and the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in each group were detected by flow cytometry after intervention. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS 22.0 software, and one-way ANOVA was used for comparisons among multiple groups.Results:(1) There was a statistically significant difference in the percentage of freezing behavior in contextual fear memory among the four groups of mice ( F=39.09, P<0.05). The percentage of freezing behavior in the isoflurane group was lower than that in the control group ((44.23±8.88)% vs (75.87±5.90)%, P<0.05), while the percentage of freezing behavior in the isoflurane+ melatonin group((67.45±14.89)%)was higher than that in the isoflurane group ( P<0.05). There was also a statistically significant difference in the percentage of exploration in the novel arm among the four groups of mice ( F=13.87, P<0.05). The percentage of exploration in the novel arm in the isoflurane group was lower than that in the control group((33.64±6.53)% vs (47.13±3.87)%, P<0.05), while the percentage of exploration in the novel arm in the isoflurane+ melatonin group((43.05±1.64)%)was higher than that in the isoflurane group ( P<0.05). (2) Statistically significant difference in the levels of ATP in the hippocampus was found among the four groups of mice ( F=49.22, P<0.05). The level of ATP in the hippocampus in the isoflurane group was lower than that in the control group((2.29±0.15)nmol/mg vs (3.58±0.12)nmol/mg, P<0.05), while the level of ATP in the hippocampus in the isoflurane+ melatonin group ((3.02±0.27)nmol/mg)was higher than that in the isoflurane group ( P<0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in the levels of ROS in HT-22 cells among the four groups ( F=18.36, P<0.05). The level of ROS in HT-22 cells in the isoflurane group was higher than that in the control group after anesthesia ( P<0.05), while the level of ROS in HT-22 cells in the isoflurane+ melatonin group was lower than that in the isoflurane group after anesthesia ( P<0.05). (3) There were statistically significant difference in the levels of pDRP1, pAMPK and SIRT1 protein in the hippocampus among the four groups of mice ( F=19.87, 21.20, 25.65, all P<0.05). The levels of pDRP1 and SIRT1 protein in the hippocampus in the isoflurane group were both lower than those in the control group (both P<0.05), while the levels of pDRP1 and SIRT1 protein in the hippocampus in the isoflurane+ melatonin group were both higher than those in the isoflurane group (both P<0.05). In the isoflurane group, the expression of pAMPK protein in the hippocampal region was higher than that in the control group ( P<0.05), while the expression of pAMPK protein in the isoflurane+ melatonin group was lower than that in the isoflurane group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Melatonin improves long-term isoflurane anesthesia-induced cognitive dysfunction by regulating mitochondrial homeostasis through the AMPK/SIRT1 signaling pathway.
3.The protective effect of melatonin on isoflurane-induced cognitive dysfunction in mice and the regulatory mechanism of mitochondrial homeostasis mediated by AMPK/SIRT1
Yin CUI ; Tianjiao XIA ; Jia SONG ; Shuaishuai CHU ; Xiaoping GU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(7):577-582
Objective:To investigate the effects and potential mechanisms of melatonin on cognitive dysfunction induced by long-term anesthesia with isoflurane.Methods:Male C57BL/6J mice aged 2 months were divided into control group, isoflurane group, melatonin group, and isoflurane+ melatonin group by random number table, with 6 mice in each group.Three days after anesthesia, cognitive function of mice was assessed by Y-maze and fear conditioning (FC) tests. ATP content in the hippocampus was measured by an ATP assay kit. Western blot was used to detect the expression of DRP1, pDRP1, MFN2, pAMPK and SIRT1 proteins in the hippocampus. Cultured HT-22 cells derived from mouse hippocampal neurons in vitro were divided into control group, isoflurane group, melatonin group, and isoflurane + melatonin group, and the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in each group were detected by flow cytometry after intervention. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS 22.0 software, and one-way ANOVA was used for comparisons among multiple groups.Results:(1) There was a statistically significant difference in the percentage of freezing behavior in contextual fear memory among the four groups of mice ( F=39.09, P<0.05). The percentage of freezing behavior in the isoflurane group was lower than that in the control group ((44.23±8.88)% vs (75.87±5.90)%, P<0.05), while the percentage of freezing behavior in the isoflurane+ melatonin group((67.45±14.89)%)was higher than that in the isoflurane group ( P<0.05). There was also a statistically significant difference in the percentage of exploration in the novel arm among the four groups of mice ( F=13.87, P<0.05). The percentage of exploration in the novel arm in the isoflurane group was lower than that in the control group((33.64±6.53)% vs (47.13±3.87)%, P<0.05), while the percentage of exploration in the novel arm in the isoflurane+ melatonin group((43.05±1.64)%)was higher than that in the isoflurane group ( P<0.05). (2) Statistically significant difference in the levels of ATP in the hippocampus was found among the four groups of mice ( F=49.22, P<0.05). The level of ATP in the hippocampus in the isoflurane group was lower than that in the control group((2.29±0.15)nmol/mg vs (3.58±0.12)nmol/mg, P<0.05), while the level of ATP in the hippocampus in the isoflurane+ melatonin group ((3.02±0.27)nmol/mg)was higher than that in the isoflurane group ( P<0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in the levels of ROS in HT-22 cells among the four groups ( F=18.36, P<0.05). The level of ROS in HT-22 cells in the isoflurane group was higher than that in the control group after anesthesia ( P<0.05), while the level of ROS in HT-22 cells in the isoflurane+ melatonin group was lower than that in the isoflurane group after anesthesia ( P<0.05). (3) There were statistically significant difference in the levels of pDRP1, pAMPK and SIRT1 protein in the hippocampus among the four groups of mice ( F=19.87, 21.20, 25.65, all P<0.05). The levels of pDRP1 and SIRT1 protein in the hippocampus in the isoflurane group were both lower than those in the control group (both P<0.05), while the levels of pDRP1 and SIRT1 protein in the hippocampus in the isoflurane+ melatonin group were both higher than those in the isoflurane group (both P<0.05). In the isoflurane group, the expression of pAMPK protein in the hippocampal region was higher than that in the control group ( P<0.05), while the expression of pAMPK protein in the isoflurane+ melatonin group was lower than that in the isoflurane group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Melatonin improves long-term isoflurane anesthesia-induced cognitive dysfunction by regulating mitochondrial homeostasis through the AMPK/SIRT1 signaling pathway.
4.Application of holographic imaging digital localization technology in robotic partial nephrectomy for completely endophytic renal tumor
Zhengsheng LIU ; Shuaishuai SONG ; Xuegang WANG ; Kaiyan ZHANG ; Wei LI ; Zhun WU ; Bin CHEN ; Tao WANG ; Jinchun XING
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(5):376-382
Objective:To evaluate the clinical value of holographic imaging-based digital localization technology in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy(RAPN)for the treatment of completely endophytic renal tumors.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 23 patients with completely endophytic renal tumors who underwent RAPN at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University between December 2022 and December 2024. Patients were divided into two groups based on the use of holographic imaging:the holographic imaging group(16 cases)and the conventional group(7 cases). There was no statistically significant difference between the holographic imaging group and the conventional group in terms of age[(41.9 ± 13.4)years vs.(46.9 ± 13.4)years],body mass index[(25.6 ± 4.8)kg/m2 vs.(24.7 ± 3.1)kg/m2],maximum tumor diameter[(3.1 ± 0.9)cm vs.(3.0 ± 9.0)cm],tumor volume[(13.2 ± 9.0)cm3 vs.(34.9 ± 9.9)cm3],R.E.N.A.L. score[(9.4 ± 1.2)points vs.(9.9 ± 0.7)points],PADUA score[(10.4 ± 0.7)points vs.(9.4 ± 0.7)points],proportion of T 1a stage patients[12 cases(75.0%)vs. 6 cases(85.7%)]and preoperative serum creatinine[(67.4 ± 9.5)μmol/L vs.(78.0 ± 16.0)μmol/L]. In the holographic group,holographic models were reconstructed based on preoperative enhanced CT or MRI images and used for preoperative planning and intraoperative localization. In the conventional group,surgeons relied on preoperative CT or MRI images for cognitive fusion during RAPN. Perioperative parameters such as warm ischemia time,operative time,tumor localization time,positive surgical margin rate,and renal function were compared between the two groups. Results:The operative time in the holographic group was significantly shorter than that in the conventional group[(152.8 ± 12.9)min vs.(218.4 ± 105.5)min, P = 0.001]. Warm ischemia time[(26.9 ± 3.4)min vs.(30.7 ± 3.8)min, P < 0.001],localization time[(4.2 ± 0.9)min vs.(8.9 ± 1.7)min, P < 0.001],and estimated blood loss[(47.0 ± 17.7)ml vs.(128.6 ± 87.8)ml, P < 0.001]were also significantly lower in the holographic group. In the conventional group,one patient underwent radical nephrectomy,while no patient in the holographic imaging group required conversion to radical nephrectomy. No cases of positive surgical margins were identified in either group. Serum creatinine levels measured one month after surgery showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups[(79.5 ± 15.7)μmol /L vs.(104.9 ± 22.5)μmol /L]. Conclusions:The application of holographic imaging-based digital localization technology in RAPN for completely endophytic renal tumors significantly reduces operative time,localization time,warm ischemia time,and intraoperative blood loss. This technology improves surgical efficiency and success rates,offering distinct clinical advantages.
5.H19 recruited N 6 -methyladenosine (m 6 A) reader YTHDF1 to promote SCARB1 translation and facilitate angiogenesis in gastric cancer.
Rumeng BAI ; Miaomiao SUN ; Yuanyuan CHEN ; Shuaishuai ZHUO ; Guoxin SONG ; Tianjun WANG ; Zhihong ZHANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(14):1719-1731
BACKGROUND:
Angiogenesis is described as a complex process in which new microvessels sprout from endothelial cells of existing vasculature. This study aimed to determine whether long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) H19 induced the angiogenesis of gastric cancer (GC) and its possible mechanism.
METHODS:
Gene expression level was determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blotting. Cell counting kit-8, transwell, 5-Ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU), colony formation assay, and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) angiogenesis assay as well as Matrigel plug assay were conducted to study the proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis of GC in vitro and in vivo . The binding protein of H19 was found by RNA pull-down and RNA Immunoprecipitation (RIP). High-throughput sequencing was performed and next Gene Ontology (GO) as well as Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis was conducted to analyze the genes that are under H19 regulation. Methylated RIP (me-RIP) assay was used to investigate the sites and abundance among target mRNA. The transcription factor acted as upstream of H19 was determined through chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) and luciferase assay.
RESULTS:
In this study, we found that hypoxia-induced factor (HIF)-1α could bind to the promoter region of H19, leading to H19 overexpression. High expression of H19 was correlated with angiogenesis in GC, and H19 knocking down could inhibit cell proliferation, migration and angiogenesis. Mechanistically, the oncogenic role of H19 was achieved by binding with the N 6 -methyladenosine (m 6 A) reader YTH domain-containing family protein 1 (YTHDF1), which could recognize the m 6 A site on the 3'-untransated regions (3'-UTR) of scavenger receptor class B member 1 (SCARB1) mRNA, resulting in over-translation of SCARB1 and thus promoting the proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis of GC cells.
CONCLUSION
HIF-1α induced overexpression of H19 via binding with the promoter of H19, and H19 promoted GC cells proliferation, migration and angiogenesis through YTHDF1/SCARB1, which might be a beneficial target for antiangiogenic therapy for GC.
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Cell Line, Tumor
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Cell Proliferation/genetics*
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Endothelial Cells/metabolism*
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Gene Expression Regulation
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Hypoxia
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MicroRNAs/genetics*
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RNA, Long Noncoding/metabolism*
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RNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism*
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Scavenger Receptors, Class B/metabolism*
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Stomach Neoplasms/genetics*
6.Research updates of school based intervention for mental health promotion among children and adolescents
MA Shuaishuai, SONG Yangxiao, SUN Ying
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(5):685-689
Abstract
With the rapid development of economy, mental health problems of children and adolescents have been widely concerned by the society across China. Early onset mental health problems increase the risk of mental diseases in adulthood, bring heavy burden to the family and society. This study reviews the research progress of school based interventions for mental health promotion among children and adolescents within and outside China, aiming to provide reference for relevant policies for early prevention, control and intervention of children and adolescents mental health problems in China.
7.Effects of ridge-modified titanium alloy surface on activity of fibroblasts
Baobao XUE ; Shuaishuai ZHANG ; Xing LEI ; Yue SONG ; Long BI ; Guoxian PEI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2021;23(5):433-438
Objective:To characterize the biological activity of fibroblasts on the surface of titanium alloy sheets with different ridge widths by investigating the effects of ridge widths on the adhesion, proliferation and differentiation of fibroblasts.Methods:Five groups of titanium sheets with ridge widths of 50 μm, 80 μm, 100 μm, 150 μm and 200 μm were prepared, with all the groove depths being 10 μm. The titanium sheets with no ridges were taken as a control group. After fibroblasts were incubated on the sheets, states of their adhesion were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) at different time points. CCK-8 cell proliferation test and immunofluorescence staining were used to observe proliferation and shape of the cells. The effects of ridge widths on adhesion of fibroblasts were evaluated by Vinculin immunofluorescence staining, and the effects of ridge widths on expression of α-smooth muscle actin ( α-SMA) by immunofluorescence. Results:SEM showed that the cells adhered to the ridges on the titanium sheets 48 hours after inoculation. In the groups with smaller ridge widths (from 50 μm to 150 μm), the cells were slender in shape and grew along the ridge direction. CCK-8 indicated that different ridge widths had no significant effect on the proliferation of fibroblasts between the 6 groups ( P>0.05). Immunofluorescence staining showed that the cells arranged in an orderly direction along the ridges; the long axis of the cells in the 50 μm group showed the best consistency with the extending direction of the ridge, with significant differences among the 6 groups ( P<0.05). The Vinculin test found that the secretion of cell adhesion protein was concentrated in the ridge and semi-quantitative analysis showed that the 50 μm group had the most Vinculin secretion, with significant differences among the 6 groups ( P<0.05). The α-SMA test showed that the ridge width had a regulatory effect on the myogenic differentiation of fibroblasts, and the 50 μm group had the strongest expression of α-SMA, with significant differences among the 6 groups ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Modification of ridges on the surface of titanium sheets may affect arrangement, adhesion and myogenic differentiation of fibroblasts. The ridges of 50 μm in width may lead to stronger polarized arrangement of fibroblasts, more secretion of adhesion-related protein and more pronounced myogenic differentiation of fibroblasts.
8.Changes of immunohistochemical biomarkers before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer and their prognosis
Miaomiao SUN ; Yanni JIANG ; Guoxin SONG ; Shuaishuai ZHUO ; Zhihong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2021;50(5):482-487
Objective:To investigate changes in the expression of immunohistochemical (IHC) markers and factors associated with the effect of chemotherapy before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC).Methods:A retrospective study included 200 breast cancer patients treated with NAC between January 2016 and December 2018. We analyzed the changes in the expression of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) and Ki-67 in pre- and post-treated samples and the predictive factors of NAC.Results:Among the 200 cases, 16 cases were luminal A, 108 cases were luminal B, 36 cases were HER2 +subtype, and 40 cases were basal-like. Twenty-five patients (12.50%) achieved pathological complete remission (PCR).There were significant differences in PR and Ki-67 before and after NAC but there were no differences in ER and HER2.In univariate analysis, factors associated with PCR were tumor less than 5 cm( P=0.009), non-luminal breast cancer ( P=0.001), ER negative( P=0.001), PR negative ( P=0.029) and HER2 positive( P=0.001). Tumor less than 5 cm [ P=0.020, OR=2.581, 95% CI (1.207, 5.753)], ER negative [ P=0.011, OR=2.264, 95% CI (1.207, 4.248)] and HER2 positive[ P=0.007, OR=2.412, 95% CI (1.275, 4.561)] remained predictive variables in multivariate analysis after correction for the other variables. Conclusions:The expression of Ki-67 decreases after NAC. Negative PR and ER and positive HER2 status are related to the efficacy of pCR for breast cancer, and have guiding significance for the prognosis evaluation of NAC.
9.Systematic evaluation of repairing femoral defects by biomechanical measurements in rats
Tianqing CAO ; Pengzhen CHENG ; Liu YANG ; Shuaishuai ZHANG ; Donglin LI ; Yue SONG ; Bin LIU ; Hao WU ; Guoxian PEI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2018;20(3):247-253
Objective To systematically evaluate the biomechanical recovery of drilled holes in the femur in SD rats.Methods Eighteen female SD rats were randomized into 3 even groups (n =6).Models of 2-mm drilled holes in bilateral femurs were established in groups A and B with 2 holes on each side while no drilling was performed in group C.Samples were harvested in group A at postoperative 4 weeks,in group B at postoperative 8 weeks while at both 4 and 8 weeks in group C.The samples were evaluated in terms of linear elasticity (compression test),viscoelasticity (relaxation and creep tests) and durability (fatigue failure test).Micro-CT scan was performed to measure the bone volume fraction (BV/TV) and bone mineral density (BMD) of new bone.Sirus red staining was performed to measure regeneration of type Ⅰ collagen of new bone.Results The elasticity modulus,maximum load,compression strength and conditional yield limit in groups A were significantly lower than those in group B which were also significantly lower than those in group C (P < 0.05).At 7,200 s,the relaxation (14.56 ±0.69 MPa) and creep variation (11.37% ± 0.70%) in group A were significantly higher than those in group B (11.06 0.63 MPa and 8.98% ± 0.40%) which were also significantly higher than those in group C (6.99 ±0.56 MPa and 5.10% ±0.23%) (P < 0.05).At the constant amplitude loads from 20 N to 200 N,from 20 N to 300 N and from 20 N to 400 N,the recycling numbers in group A (6,044.3 ±879.7,4,093.3 ±628.5 and 1,919.3 ±847.5) were significantly lower than those in group B (10,192.3 ± 1,109.1,6,750.6 ± 818.0 and 3,376.6 ± 671.3) which were also significantly lower than those in group C (28,068.3 ±2,702.6,11,788.3 ± 1,141.6 and 5,296.3 ± 735.0) (P < 0.05).By micro-CT scan,the BVT and BMD in group A were significantly lower than those in group B which were also significantly lower than those in group C (P < 0.05).The sirus red staining showed the type Ⅰ collagen in the bone defect area was completely regenerated in group B.Conclusion Systematic biomechanical measurements may actually detect the characteristics of biomechanical recovery of bone holes in SD rats,enriching the basic research on the bone damage repairing progress.
10.Biphasic calcium phosphate/polyvinyl alcohol scaffolds prepared by 3D-printing at room temperature and their impact on in vitro osteogenic differentiation
Yue SONG ; Kaifeng LIN ; Shu HE ; Shuaishuai ZHANG ; Bin LIU ; Long BI ; Guoxian PEI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2017;19(5):409-416
Objective To prepare biphasic calcium phosphate/polyvinyl alcohol scaffolds by 3D printing at room temperature and explore the effect of 3D scaffolds on in vitro osteogenic differentiation of the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs).Methods After biphasic calcium phosphate and polyvinyl alcohol solutions were mixed,the biphasic calcium phosphate/polyvinyl alcohol composite scaffolds were prepared by room temperature 3D printing combined with freeze drying technique.Non-printing scaffolds were prepared by injection molding.The surface microstructure,porosity,elastic modulus and hydrophilicity of the 2 sorts of scaffolds were measured.The cytological experiments were carried out in 3 groups (n =3):printed scaffold group,non-printed scaffold group and blank control group (no scaffold).After the BMSCs were seeded onto the scaffolds for 7 and 14 days,the 3 groups were compared in terms of cellular proliferation,alkaline phosphatase activity and expression levels of osteogenesis-related genes.Results 3D composite scaffolds with controllable pore size and porosity were prepared successfully,with an average porosity of 59.6% ± 3.6% and an average elastic modulus of 429.3 ± 54.3 kPa.After culture for 7 and 14 days,the cellular absorbance values in the printed scaffold group (0.987 ± 0.047 and 1.497 ± 0.076) were significantly higher than those in the non-printed scaffold group (0.767 ±0.063 and 1.181 ±0.098) (P < 0.05) which were in turn significantly higher than those in the blank control group (0.532 ±0.046 and 0.895 ± 0.062) (P < 0.05).After culture for 7 and 14 days,the ALP activity and expression levels of osteogenesis-related genes in the printed and non-printed scaffold groups showed no significant between-group differences (P > 0.05),but were significantly higher than those in the blank control group (P < 0.05).Conclusions Tissue-engineered composite biphasic calcium phosphate/polyvinyl alcohol scaffolds with controllable pore size and good connectivity can be prepared by freeze-drying and room temperature 3D printing techniques.Co-culture of the scaffolds and BMSCs in vitro promotes adhesion,proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of the cells.


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