JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
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2016
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IF 2.693
Lili Pang,Hongjing Cui,Yu Liu,Wenying Zhong
The dual-function anti-VEGF antibody conjugated CdHgTe quantum dots with good targeting property was successfully prepared. In this system, anti-VEGF antibody is not only a target agent but also a therapeutic drug. The anti-VEGF antibody conjugated near-infrared quantum dots can achieve the purposes of detection and treatment at the same time. As-prepared dual-function fluorescent probe in this work has been successfully applied for in vivo and in vitro imaging, which is promising in rapid tumor detection.
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生物医学工程
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分子影像学
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肿瘤学
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Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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2024
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IF 4.3
Huang Hao,Li Shuang,Han Xianjing,Zhang Yule,Gao Lingfeng,Wang Xiangjiang,Wang Guiqing,Chen Zhi
Osteoarthritis (OA) has become a serious problem to the human society for years due to its high economic burden, disability, pain, and severe impact on the patient’s lifestyle. The importance of current clinical imaging modalities in the assessment of the onset and progression of OA is well recognized by clinicians, but these modalities can only detect OA in the II stage with significant structural deterioration and clinical symptoms. Blood vessel formation induced by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) occurs in the early stage and throughout the entire course of OA, enables VEGF relating gene sequence to act as a biomarker in the field of early diagnosis and monitoring of the disease. Here in, a facile rapid detection of VEGF relating ssDNA sequence was developed, in which manganese-based zeolitic imidazolate framework nanoparticles (Mn-ZIF-NPs) were synthesized by a simple coprecipitation strategy, followed by the introduction and surficial absorption of probe ssDNAs and the CRISPR/Cas12a system components. Furthermore, fluorescence experiments demonstrated that the biosensor displayed a low detection limit of 2.49 nM, a good linear response to the target ssDNA ranging from 10 nM to 500 nM, and the ability of distinguishing single nucleotide polymorphism. This finding opens a new window for the feasible and rapid detection of ssDNA molecules for the early diagnose of OA.
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生物医学工程
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分子生物学
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纳米技术
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诊断学
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Cell Reports
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2023
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IF 8.8
Pengcheng Cai,Rui Ni,Mengzhu Lv,Huijuan Liu,Jieqiong Zhao,Jianbo He,Lingfei Luo
Summary Biliary epithelial cells (BECs) are a potential source to repair the damaged liver when hepatocyte proliferation is compromised. Promotion of BEC-to-hepatocyte transdifferentiation could be beneficial to the clinical therapeutics of patients with end-stage liver diseases. However, mechanisms underlying the initiation of BEC transdifferentiation remain largely unknown. Here, we show that upon extreme hepatocyte injury, vegfaa and vegfr2/kdrl are notably induced in hepatic stellate cells and BECs, respectively. Pharmacological and genetic inactivation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling would disrupt BEC dedifferentiation and proliferation, thus restraining hepatocyte regeneration. Mechanically, VEGF signaling regulates the activation of the PI3K-mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) axis, which is essential for BEC-to-hepatocyte transdifferentiation. In mice, VEGF signaling exerts conserved roles in oval cell activation and BEC-to-hepatocyte differentiation. Taken together, this study shows VEGF signaling as an initiator of biliary-mediated liver regeneration through activating the PI3K-mTORC1 axis. Modulation of VEGF signaling in BECs could be a therapeutic approach for patients with end-stage liver diseases.
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分子生物学
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肝脏病学
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再生医学
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IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY AND IMMUNOTOXICOLOGY
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2021
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IF 2.73
Yang Liu,Hua Fu,Li Zuo
Background Angiogenesis and inflammation exhibit a mutually reinforcing relationship in many human diseases. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is one of the most important proangiogenic mediators. Conbercept is a novel VEGF inhibitor.Method Type II collagen-induced rat rheumatoid arthritis (CIA) model was established to evaluate the anti-chronic inflammation activities of Conbercept. ELISA was used to measure the concentrations of immune factors in the blood of arthritis rats. The xylene-induced ear edema was conducted to evaluate the effect of Conbercept on acute inflammation.Result and discussion Our results showed that Conbercept significantly reduced the paw edema volume and the arthritis index in CIA rats. Furthermore, we found that Conbercept decreased the serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in CIA rats. Xylene-induced ear edema is a widely used method to study acute inflammation. Conbercept significantly inhibited xylene-induced ear edema.Conclusion All results indicate that Conbercept exhibits significant inhibition of acute and chronic inflammation.
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药理学
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免疫学
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风湿病学
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BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
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2018
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IF 2.559
Haibin Sun,Cheng Miao,Wei Liu,Xianghe Qiao,Wenbin Yang,Longjiang Li,Chunjie Li
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common type of malignant cancer affecting the oral cavity. Tumor associated macrophages (TAMs) play a vital role in the initiation, progression and metastasis of OSCC. In this study, we investigated the correlation between macrophages and several clinical and pathological indicators, and we also explored how transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) effect on VEGF expression in TAMs. Seventy-two paraffin-embedded OSCC samples were collected. Association between macrophages density, micro vascular density (MVD) and clinical-pathological feature were explored by immunohistochemical staining. Western blot , ELISA and qRT-PCR were conducted to assess the VEGF expression in TAMs treated with or without neutralizing TGF-β1, TβRII and smad3 antibodies. Results showed that CD68 + macrophages were absent in normal tissues. Macrophages density was directly correlated to low pathological differentiation, late clinical staging and poor survival rate. MVD showed positive correlation with clinical staging and macrophages density. Furthermore, OSCC-associated macrophages expressed more VEGF than macrophages in healthy lymph nodes. However, when TGF-β1 or TβRII were neutralized or the Smad3 was inhibited, VEGF expression was down regulated as well. It is concluded that TGF-β1 could promote OSCC-associated macrophages to secrete more VEGF via TβRII/Smad3 signaling pathway . This result might explain the correlation between macrophages density and worse clinical-pathological condition.
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肿瘤学
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免疫学
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分子生物学
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JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
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2024
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IF 4.8
Jia Liu,Mengyu Li,Guobao Chen,Junhui Yang,Ying Jiang,Fang Li,Haibing Hua
Ethnopharmacological relevance Jianwei Xiaoyan Granule (JWXYG) is the traditional Chinese medicine preparation in Jiangyin Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, which has been widely used in clinical treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG). However, the material basis and potential mechanism of JWXYG in the treatment of CAG are not clear. Purpose To explore the material basis and potential mechanism of JWXYG in the treatment of CAG. Methods In this study, the components of JWXYG were analyzed by HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS. Then, the CAG model in rats established by a composite modeling method and MC cell model induced by MNNG were used to explore the improvement effect of JWXYG on CAG. Finally, the potential mechanism of JWXYG in the treatment of CAG was preliminarily predicted based on network pharmacology and validated experimentally. Results Thirty-one components of JWXYG were analyzed through HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS, such as albiflorin , paeoniflorin , lobetyolin firstly. Research results in vivo showed that the gastric mucosa became thinner, intestinal metaplasia appeared, the number of glands was reduced, the serum levels of PG I and PG II increased and the contents of G17 and IL-6 reduced in CAG model rats. After 4 weeks of JWXYG (2.70 g/kg) administration, these conditions were significantly improved. In addition, cell viability , migration, and invasion of MNNG-induced MC cells was inhibited by JWXYG treatment (800 μg/mL). Furthermore, the results of network pharmacology indicated that HIF-1 and VEGF signaling pathways might play important roles in the therapeutic process. Then the results of Western blot , immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence confirmed that with JWXYG treatment, the increased expression of HIF-1α, VEGF and VEGFR2 in gastric issue of CAG rats were restrained. Eventually, potential components of JWXYG in the treatment of CAG were predicted through molecular docking to elucidate the material basis. Conclusion JWXYG could inhibit angiogenesis by regulating HIF-1α-VEGF pathway to exert therapeutic effects on CAG. Our study explored the potential mechanisms and material basis of JWXYG in the treatment of CAG and provides experimental data for the clinical rational application of JWXYG.
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药理学
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中医中药
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分子生物学
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病理学
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2020
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IF 10.652
Fanyong Yan,Xiaodong Sun,Tengchuang Ma,Yan Zhang,Yingxia Jiang,Ruijie Wang,Cong Ma,Junfu Wei,Li Chen,Yali Cui
Carbon dots (CDs) as a fluorescent nanomaterial plays an important role in bioimaging and light-emitting devices, and its multifunctionalization will be a promising evolution. Here, by a freely rotatable single bond to connect materials with complementary functions together, a dual-function aggregation-induced emission (AIE) CDs ( V-CDs ) is obtained to visually monitor the dead of cancerous cells and inhibit the production of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). The fluorescence of V-CDs will change between blue and green as the changes of environment viscosity based on the restriction of intramolecular rotation (RIR) effect. For another, the VEGF content decreased by about 3 times compared with the blank group after V-CDs was introduced. The co-administration group shows the best anti-cancer effect among the rest of control groups after Taxol was involved, and the same result are achieved in vitro and vivo . The performances of V-CDs make it possible to realize the potential of visualizing anti-cancer process.
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纳米技术
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生物成像
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肿瘤学
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分子生物学
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International Journal of Nanomedicine
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2023
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IF 8
Jin Man,Jiajia Dong,Yilin Wang,Leiliang He,Songcheng Yu,Fei Yu,Jia Wang,Yongmei Tian,Lie Liu,Runping Han,Hongchao Guo,Yongjun Wu,Lingbo Qu
Background As two important tumor markers, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) have a great value for clinical application in the early diagnosis of cancer. Due to the complex composition of biological samples, the results from combined detection of CEA and VEGF are often taken as a comprehensive indicator in order to make an accurate judgment on a disease. However, most of the current methods can only be used to detect the content of one biomarker. Therefore, it is necessary to explore a simple, rapid, low-cost, and highly sensitive method for the simultaneous detection of CEA and VEGF.Methods Based on specific aptamers and magnetic separation, a time-resolved chemiluminescence enzyme-linked aptamer assay was developed for the simultaneous detections of CEA and VEGF in serum samples.Results Under the optimal conditions, the linear range of the calibration curve for VEGF was from 0.5 to 80 ng mL−1, and the limit of detection was 0.1 ng mL−1. The linear range of the calibration curve for CEA was 0.5 to 160 ng mL−1, and the limit of detection was 0.1 ng mL−1. The established method was applied to detect VEGF and CEA in serum samples. The results were consistent with those of commercial kits.Conclusion The method has high sensitivity and can quickly obtain accurate results, which could greatly improve the measurement efficiency, reduce the cost, and also reduce the volume of sample consumed. It can be seen that the method established in this study has important application value and broad application prospect in clinical diagnosis.
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临床诊断
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生物医学工程
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分析化学
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高影响因子
Acta Biomaterialia
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2024
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IF 9.4
Yuye Huang,Kai Ye,Andong He,Shaobo Wan,Miaoben Wu,Donghao Hu,Kailei Xu,Peng Wei,Jun Yin
Peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) can cause neuropathies and significantly affect the patient's quality of life. Autograft transplantation is the gold standard for conventional treatment; however, its application is limited by nerve unavailability, size mismatch, and local tissue adhesion. Tissue engineering, such as nerve guidance conduits, is an alternative and promising strategy to guide nerve regeneration for peripheral nerve repair; however, only a few conduits could reach the high repair efficiency of autografts. The healing process of PNI is frequently accompanied by not only axonal and myelination regeneration but also angiogenesis, which initializes nerve regeneration through vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A). In this study, a composite nerve conduit with a poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) hollow tube as the outer layer and gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) encapsulated with VEGF-A transfected Schwann cells (SCs) as the inner layer was established to evaluate its promising ability for peripheral nerve repair. A rat model of peripheral nerve defect was used to examine the efficiency of PLGA/GelMA-SC (VA) conduits, whereas autograft, PLGA, PLGA/GelMA, and PLGA/GelMA-SC (NC) were used as controls. VEGF-A-transfected SCs can provide a stable source for VEGF-A secretion. Furthermore, encapsulation in GelMA cannot only promote proliferation and tube formation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells but also enhance dorsal root ganglia and neuronal cell extension. Previous animal studies have demonstrated that the regenerative effects of PLGA/GelMA-SC (VA) nerve conduit were similar to those of autografts and much better than those of other conduits. These findings indicate that combination of VEGF-A-overexpressing SCs and PLGA/GelMA conduit-guided peripheral nerve repair provides a promising method that enhances angiogenesis and regeneration during nerve repair. Statement of significance Nerve guidance conduits shows promise for peripheral nerve repair, while achieving the repair efficiency of autografts remains a challenge. In this study, a composite nerve conduit with a PLGA hollow tube as the outer layer and gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) encapsulated with vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A)-transfected Schwann cells (SCs) as the inner layer was established to evaluate its potential ability for peripheral nerve repair. This approach preserves growth factor bioactivity and enhances material properties. GelMA insertion promotes Schwann cell proliferation and morphology extension. Moreover, transfected SCs serve as a stable VEGF-A source and fostering angiogenesis. This study offers a method preserving growth factor efficacy and safeguarding SCs, providing a comprehensive solution for enhanced angiogenesis and nerve regeneration.
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组织工程
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神经科学
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生物医学工程
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JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
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2022
·Vol. 20
·期 1
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IF 9.429
Chen Youlu,Chen Zuoguan,Duan Jianwei,Gui Liang,Li Huiyang,Liang Xiaoyu,Tian Xinxin,Liu Kaijing,Li Yongjun,Yang Jing
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a common clinical manifestation of atherosclerosis. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene therapy is a promising approach for PVD treatment. However, due to single-gene therapy limitations and high H2O2 pathological microenvironment, VEGF gene therapy are not as expectations and its clinical application are limited. Synergistic effects of Nerve factors and vascular factors in angiogenesis have attracted attention in recent years. In this study, VEGF and nerve growth factor (NGF) genes co-delivery nanoparticles (VEGF/NGF-NPs) were prepared by using H2O2 responsive 6s-PLGA-Po-PEG as a carrier. 6s-PLGA-Po-PEG could react with H2O2 specifically due to the internal peroxalate bond. Angiogenic effects of VEGF/NGF-NPs has been evaluated in cells and hindlimb ischemia mice model. Results showed that VEGF/NGF-NPs promoted VEGF and NGF co-expression simultaneously, eliminated excessive H2O2, strengthened reactions between SH-SY5Ys and HUVECs, and finally enhanced migration, tube formation, proliferation and H2O2 damage resistance of HUVECs. VEGF/NGF-NPs also recovered blood perfusion, promoted the expression of VEGF, NGF, eNOS and NO, and enhanced vascular coverage of pericytes. Treatment effects of VEGF/NGF-NPs may related to VEGF/eNOS/NO pathway. Altogether, VEGF/NGF-NPs eliminated excessive H2O2 while achieving gene co-delivery, and promoted stable angiogenesis. It’s a promising way for PVD treatment by using VEGF/NGF-NPs.Graphical Abstract
研究领域:
生物医学工程
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分子生物学
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基因治疗
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血管医学
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Materials Today Bio
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2023
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IF 8.2
Nan Zhang,Yiqian Huang,Pengfei Wei,Liya Sun,Wei Jing,Yunxia Xue,Yan Zhang,Bo Zhao,Ziang Yang
Hernia and life-threatening intestinal obstruction often result from abdominal wall injuries, and the regeneration of abdominal wall defects is limited due to the lack of biocompatible, antibacterial and angiogenic scaffolding materials for treating injured tissues. Taking inspiration from the facile preparation of dopamine polymerization and its surface modification technology, in this study, multi-therapeutic copper element was introduced into porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) bio-patches through polydopamine (PDA) deposition, in order to regenerate abdominal wall injury. In both in vitro antibacterial assays, cytocompatibility assays and in vivo abdominal wall repair experiments, the SIS/PDA/Cu bio-patches exhibited robust antibacterial efficiency (＞99%), excellent biocompatibility to cells (＞90%), and enhanced neovascularization and improved collagen maturity compared to other commercially available patches (3.0-fold higher than the PP mesh), due to their activation of VEGF pathway. These findings indicated the bio-patch was a promising application for preventing visceral adhesion, bacterial infection, and promoting soft tissue regeneration.
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组织工程学
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再生医学
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材料科学
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DRUG DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY
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2019
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IF 2.367
Jun Shi,Yanting Wu,Siyi Guo,Huidi Zhang,Guitian Chen,Xiaoqi Xu
The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of anti-VEGF antibody-modified Paeonol liposome gels (PAE-BEV-lip gels) in the prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scars (HS). Systematic optimization of the encapsulation process of anti-VEGF antibody-modified Paeonol liposomes (PAE-BEV-lips) was performed using Box–Behnken design with the optimized parameters as follows: SPC concentration of 7.36 mg mL−1; SPC-Chol-PAE:pNP-PEG3000-DOPE:BVE-PEG3000-DOPE ratio of 14:5:4:0.28:0.05, w/w; the hydration temperature of 41 °C; stripping using pH 7.5 sodium dihydrogen phosphate buffer; and ultrasound for 3 min (ultrasound time 2 s, interval 3 s, power 300 W). Using these conditions, the encapsulation efficiency of PAE reached the peak level, i.e. 73.61 ± 2.36%. The PAE-BEV-lips displayed unimodal size-distribution with a mean diameter of (235.7 ± 4.67) nm and a zeta potential of –(5.13 ± 0.25) mV. The investigation of the retention effect PAE-BEV-lip gels revealed a slower transdermal delivery rate, a remarkable dermal retention effect, and superior bioavailability compared to PAE gels and PAE conventional liposome gels (PAE-lip gels). Meanwhile, PAE-BEV-lip gels exhibited definite effects on the prevention and treatment of HS of the rabbit ears. The PAE-BEV-lip gels group showed a lower scar proliferation rate, fewer and looser collagenous fibers and fibromyocytes, more regular chondrocytes, less calcified tissue and fewer inflammatory cells compared to other groups. At the same time, PAE-BEV-lip gels significantly reduced scar hyperplasia index (1.34 ± 0.51) and levels of VEGF, TGF-β1 and TNF-α (30.90 ± 3.57, 733.2 ± 43.19 and 66.76 ± 2.98 ng·L−1, respectively), compared to the model group (p < .01).
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药剂学
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皮肤病学
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生物医学工程
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