We previously prepared nerve growth factor poly-lactide co-glycolid sustained-release microspheres to treat rat sciatic nerve injury using the small gap sleeve technique.Multiple growth factors play a synergistic role...We previously prepared nerve growth factor poly-lactide co-glycolid sustained-release microspheres to treat rat sciatic nerve injury using the small gap sleeve technique.Multiple growth factors play a synergistic role in promoting the repair of peripheral nerve injury;as a result,in this study,we added basic fibroblast growth factors to the microspheres to further promote nerve regeneration.First,in an in vitro biomimetic microenvironment,we developed and used a drug screening biomimetic microfluidic chip to screen the optimal combination of nerve growth factor/basic fibroblast growth factor to promote the regeneration of Schwann cells.We found that 22.56 ng/mL nerve growth factor combined with 4.29 ng/mL basic fibroblast growth factor exhibited optimal effects on the proliferation of primary rat Schwann cells.The successfully prepared nerve growth factor-basic fibroblast growth factor-poly-lactide-co-glycolid sustained-release microspheres were used to treat rat sciatic nerve transection injury using the small gap sleeve bridge technique.Compared with epithelium sutures and small gap sleeve bridging alone,the small gap sleeve bridging technique combined with drug-free sustained-release microspheres has a stronger effect on rat sciatic nerve transfection injury repair at the structural and functional level.展开更多
Allelochemicals sustained-release microspheres(ACs-SMs)exhibited great inhibition effect on algae,however,few studies have focused on ACs-SMs toxicity on invertebrate.In this study,the effects of single high-concentra...Allelochemicals sustained-release microspheres(ACs-SMs)exhibited great inhibition effect on algae,however,few studies have focused on ACs-SMs toxicity on invertebrate.In this study,the effects of single high-concentration ACs(15 mg/L,SH-ACs),repeated lowconcentration ACs(3×5 mg/L,RL-ACs)and ACs-SMs containing 15 mg/L ACs exposure on the ingestion,incorporation,and digestion of Daphniamagna Straus(DS)were investigated by stable isotope 15N labeling method.Meanwhile,the diversity and abundance of microflora in DS guts were determined by 16S rRNA genes and cloning methods.The results showed that SH-ACs exposure caused 50%and 33.3%death rates for newborn and adult DS,while RL-ACs exposure caused 10%death rate for newborn DS and no obvious effect on the activity of adult DS.And ACs-SMs exposure did not diminish the motility of both newborn and adult DS,indicating the lower acute toxicity of ACs-SMs.Furthermore,SH-ACs inhibited the ingestion(-6.45%),incorporation(-47.1%)and digestion(-53.8%)abilities of DS and reduced the microbial abundance(-27.7%)in DS guts.Compared with SH-ACs,RL-ACs showed relatively low impact on the ingestion(-3.23%),incorporation(-5.89%)and digestion(-23.9%)abilities of DS.Interestingly,ACs-SMs enhanced the ingestion(+9.68%),incorporation(+52.9%)and digestion(+51.3%)abilities of DS and increased the microbial abundance(+10.7%)in DS guts.Overall ACs and ACs-SMs reduced the diversity of microflora in DS guts.In conclusion,ACs-SMs can release ACs sustainably and prolong the sustained release time,which not only effectively reduce the toxicity of ACs,but also had positive effects on DS.展开更多
BACKGROUND: The implantation of released chemotherapeutic drugs, which takes biodegradable polymer as vector, into the tumor site can get high concentration and release the drug for a long time, it can directly act on...BACKGROUND: The implantation of released chemotherapeutic drugs, which takes biodegradable polymer as vector, into the tumor site can get high concentration and release the drug for a long time, it can directly act on the tumor cells, and reduce the general toxicity. OBJECTIVE: To explore the in vitro and in vivo course of 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea (BCNU) sustained-release from BCNU-loaded polylactide (PLA) microspheres (MS) and location in rat brain tissue. DESIGN: A repetitive measurement. SETTING:Central Pharmacy, General Hospital of Chinese People’s Armed Police Forces. MATERIALS: Thirty male SD rats were used. PLA (Mr5000, batch number: KSL8377) was produced by Wako Pure Chemical Inc.,Ltd. (Japan); BCNU (batch number: 021121) by Tianjin Jinyao Amino Acid Co., Ltd.; BCNU-PLA-MS was prepared by the method of solvent evaporation and pressed into tablets (10 mg/tablet). High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) Agilent 1100 (USA); LS9800 liquid-scintillation radiometric apparatus (Beckman). Chromatographic conditions: Elite Hypersil ODS2 C18 chromatographic column (5 μm, 4.6 mm×150 mm); Mobile phase: methanol: water (50:50), flow rate was 1.0 mL per minute, wave length of ultraviolet detection was 237 nm, and the inlet amount of samples was 10 μL. METHODS: The experiments were carried out in the experimental animal center of the General Hospital of Chinese Armed Police from May 2004 to July 2005. ① In vitro BCNU-PLA-MS release test: BCNU-PLA-MS was prepared by the method of solvent evaporation, then placed in 0.1 mol/L phosphate buffered solution (PBS, pH 7.4, 37 ℃), part of MS were taken out at 1, 2, 3, 7, 10 and 15 days respectively, and the rest amount of BCNU in MS was determined by HPLC, then the curve of BCNU-PLA-MS release was drawn. ②In vivo BCNU-PLA-MS release and distribution test: The rats were anesthetized, then BCNU-PLA-MS were implanted to the site 1 mm inferior to the cortex of frontal lobe. Five rats were killed postoperatively at 4 hours, 1, 2, 3, 7 and 15 days, the residual MS was removed from the brain tissue. The rest amount of BCNU was determined with HLPC, and the curve of BCNU-PLA-MS release was drawn as compared with the amount of BCNU in the implanted tablets. Besides, brain tissues (1 g) at the implanted side and the contralateral one were obtained respectively, blood sample (0.5 mL) was also collected, 3H-BCNU was counted radioactively in radioactive liquid flash solution. The distributions of BCNU-PLA-MS in normal rat brain tissue and serum were detected. The analysis of variance was applied to compare the intergroup differences of the measurement data. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① Characteristics of BCNU-PLA-MS release in phosphate buffered solution (PBS) and rat brain tissue; ② Distributions of BCNU-PLA-MS in normal rat brain tissue and serum. RESULTS: ① Release of BCNU-PLA-MS in PBS and rat brain tissue: The BCNU released from BCNU-PLA-MS could be sustained for over 2 weeks both in PBS and brain tissue. In PBS, the released rate of BCNU was over 15% at 24 hours, nearly 50% at 72 hours and over 90% at 15 days. In brain tissue, the released rate was 8% at 4 hours, 16% at 24 hours, 60% at 72 hours, respectively, and BCNU could be sustained released for over 15 days. ② Distributions of BCNU-PLA-MS in normal rat brain tissue and serum: The concentrations of BCNU in the ipsilateral brain tissue were 6 to 70 times higher than those in the contralateral one. The concentrations of BCNU in the ipsilateral brain tissue were obviously higher than those in serum and contralateral brain tissue (F =103.47, P < 0.01). CONCLUSION: BCNU-PLA-MS can increase the drug concentration in targeted brain tissue, decrease that in the non-targeted brain tissue, reduce general toxic and side effects, and have good releasing function.展开更多
In the present study,we aimed to prepare sustained-release microspheres for injection of neurokinin-1(NK-1)receptor antagonist APT011,and to evaluate their physicochemical properties,in vitro sustained-release effect ...In the present study,we aimed to prepare sustained-release microspheres for injection of neurokinin-1(NK-1)receptor antagonist APT011,and to evaluate their physicochemical properties,in vitro sustained-release effect and preliminary stability.APT011-loaded sustained-release microspheres were prepared using W/O/W double emulsion-solvent evaporation technique.The L9(34)orthogonal experiment was used to optimize the APT011 sustained-release microsphere formulation.Microscope photographs showed that APT011-loaded microspheres were spherical,and the particle size was^90μm with uniform size distribution.XRD results indicated that APT011 existed in the microspheres in an amorphous form.DSC results showed that there was no significant interaction between APT011 and blank microspheres.APT011-loaded microspheres had a significant sustained-release effect,which maintained release for at least 2 months.Preliminary study results indicated that the loading content and release percentage at 0.5 h were not markedly altered below 40°C and under high lighting condition.APT011-loaded microspheres prepared in our study exhibited excellent physicochemical properties and sustained-release characteristics and preliminary stability,demonstrating real potential for the clinical practice.展开更多
Aim To improve the dissolution rate and bioavailability of silybin. Methods Sustained-release silybin microspheres were prepared by the spherical crystallization technique with soliddispersing and release-retarding po...Aim To improve the dissolution rate and bioavailability of silybin. Methods Sustained-release silybin microspheres were prepared by the spherical crystallization technique with soliddispersing and release-retarding polymers. A differential scanning calorimeter and an X-ray diffractometer were used to investigate the dispersion state of silybin in the microspheres. The shape, surface morphology, and internal structure of the microspheres were observed using a scanning electron microscope. Characterization of the microspheres, such as average diameter, size distribution and bulk density of the microspheres was investigated. Results The particle size of the microspheres was determined mainly by the agitation speed. The dissolution rate of silybin from microspheres was enhanced by increasing the amount of the dispersing agents, and sustained by the retarding agents. The release rate of microspheres was controlled by adjusting the combination ratio of the dispersing agents to the retarding agents. The resuits of X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry analysis indicated that silybin was highly dispersed in the microspheres in amorphous state. The release profiles and content did not change after a three-month accelerated stability test at 40 ℃ and 75% relative humidity. Conclusion Sustained-release silybin microspheres with a solid dispersion structure were prepared successfully in one step by a spherical crystallization technique combined with solid dispersion technique. The preparation process is simple, reproducible and inexpensive. The method is efficient for designing sustained-release microspheres with water-insoluble drugs.展开更多
Bone defects have serious economic and clinical impacts;however,despite improvements in bone defect management,the range of clinical outcomes remains limited.A variety of biomaterials have been used to treat complex b...Bone defects have serious economic and clinical impacts;however,despite improvements in bone defect management,the range of clinical outcomes remains limited.A variety of biomaterials have been used to treat complex bone defects.However,final bone repair outcomes may be adversely affected by poor osteogenic capacity and risk of infection.Consequently,therapeutic methods are required that reduce bacterial contamination and increase the use of osteogenic biomaterials.Herein,we report the preparation of poly(lactic acid-coglycolic acid)(PLGA)microspheres coloaded with magnesium(Mg^(2+))and gallium(Ga^(3+))ions(Mg-Ga@PLGA),which can fill irregular bone defects and show good biosafety.During in vitro testing,Mg-Ga@PLGA not only showed a synergistic effect on promoting osteogenic differentiation but also inhibited osteoclastic differentiation.Moreover,we found that Mg-Ga@PLGA demonstrated an antibacterial effect.During in vivo testing,Mg Ga@PLGA exhibited strong in situ osteogenic ability.In conclusion,Mg-Ga@PLGA has good potential for treating bone defects at risk of infection.展开更多
Sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)have emerged as a promising contender for next-gener-ation energy storage systems.Hard carbon is re-garded as the most promising anode for commer-cial SIB,however,the large number of defects ...Sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)have emerged as a promising contender for next-gener-ation energy storage systems.Hard carbon is re-garded as the most promising anode for commer-cial SIB,however,the large number of defects on its surface cause irreversible electrolyte consump-tion and an uneven solid electrolyte interphase film.An advanced molecular engineering strategy to coat hard carbon with polycyclic aromatic mo-lecules is reported.Specifically,polystyrene-based carbon microspheres(CSs)were first synthesized and then coated with polycyclic aromatic mo-lecules derived from coal tar pitch by spray-drying and followed by oxidation.Compared to the traditional CVD coating meth-od,this molecular framework strategy has been shown to reduce the number of defects on the surface of CSs without sacrifi-cing internal storage sites and suppressing transport kinetics in hosting the sodium ions.Besides the lower surface defect con-centration,the synthesized hybrid carbon microspheres(HCSs)have a larger grain size and more abundant closed pores,and have a higher reversible sodium storage capacity.A HCS-P-60%electrode has a capacity of 332.3 mAh g^(-1)with an initial Cou-lombic efficiency of 88.5%.It also has a superior rate performance of 246.6 mAh g^(-1)at 2 C and a 95.2%capacity retention after 100 cycles at 0.2 C.This work offers new insights into designing high-performance hard carbon microsphere anodes,advan-cing the commercialization of sodium-ion batteries.展开更多
The construction of monodisperse microporous organic microspheres is deemed a challenging issue,primarily due to the difficulty in achieving both high microporosity and uniformity within the microspheres.In this study...The construction of monodisperse microporous organic microspheres is deemed a challenging issue,primarily due to the difficulty in achieving both high microporosity and uniformity within the microspheres.In this study,a series of fluorinated monodisperse microporous microspheres are fabricated by solvothermal precipitation polymerization.The resulting fluorous methacrylate-based microspheres achieved higher than 400 m^(2)/g surface area,along with a yield of over 90%for the microspheres.Through comprehensive characterization and simulation methods,we discovered that the introduction of fluorous methacrylate monomers at high loading levels is the key factor contributing to the formation of the microporosity within the microspheres.The controlled temperature profile was found to be advantageous for achieving a high yield of microspheres and increased uniformity.Two-dimensional assemblies of these fluorinated microsphere arrays exhibited superhydrophobicity,superolephilicity,and water sliding angles below 10°.Furthermore,a three-dimensional assembly of the fluorinated microporous microsphere in a chromatographic column demonstrated significant improvement in the separation of Engelhardt agent compared to commercial columns.Our work offers a novel approach to constructing fluorinated monodisperse microporous microspheres for advanced applications.展开更多
Oseltamivir phosphate(OP),renowned as one of the most effective drugs for influenza treatment,encounters several challenges,including poor stability,difficulty in swallowing,and a bitter taste,thereby limiting its com...Oseltamivir phosphate(OP),renowned as one of the most effective drugs for influenza treatment,encounters several challenges,including poor stability,difficulty in swallowing,and a bitter taste,thereby limiting its compliance,particularly among children.Consequently,this study aimed to devise a novel sustained-release suspension of OP employing an ion exchange resin as a carrier to address these challenges.The OP-drug resin complex(OP-DRC)was synthesized utilizing ion exchange technology,while OP-coated microcapsules(OP-CM)were fabricated via the emulsion-evaporation method.The optimization of the formulation process for the OP sustained-release suspension was achieved through a combination of single-factor experimentation and orthogonal experimental design.Furthermore,the drug release kinetics and pharmacokinetic properties of the sustained-release suspension were thoroughly evaluated both in vitro and in vivo.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),and attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(ATR-FTIR)analyses confirmed the formation of drug-resin complexes via ionic bonding.The in vitro cumulative release rates were found to be 16%(1 h),53%(6 h),and 84%(24 h),respectively.Notably,the self-made sustained-release suspension exhibited an extended half-life(21.518 h),delayed time to peak concentration(T_(max))(6 h),and reduced maximum plasma concentration(C_(max))(0.397μg/mL)in comparison to commercial granules(half-life=8.466 h;T_(max)=2 h;C_(max)=0.631μg/mL).Additionally,the area under the curve(AUC)indicated that the bioavailability of the self-made OP suspension surpassed that of the commercial OP granules by 101%.These findings underscored the successful development of an oral OP sustained-release suspension characterized by stability,tastelessness,ease of swallowing,convenient administration,and sustained-release properties,thereby potentially enhancing drug compliance among children.展开更多
To improve the controlled release ability,we prepared attapulgite into microspheres by spray drying.This research began with a thorough thermogravimetric analysis to optimize attapulgite's heat treatment for drug ...To improve the controlled release ability,we prepared attapulgite into microspheres by spray drying.This research began with a thorough thermogravimetric analysis to optimize attapulgite's heat treatment for drug loading.By advanced spray drying,attapulgite was transformed into microspheres,refining its drug release characteristics.Various parameters were examined,achieving optimal particle size and morphology at 25%solid content,2.5%dispersant,and 3% binder.Attapulgite microspheres demonstrated exceptional encapsulation efficiency,exceeding 95% for doxorubicin hydrochloride,highlighting their versatility in drug delivery.FTIR and XRD were used to predict changes in material properties after spray drying.Notably,cytotoxicity tests confirmed the high biocompatibility of attapulgite microspheres,devoid of cell death induction.Attapulgite microsphere loaded with doxorubicin enable sustained drug release and maintain killing ability against tumor cells.This study confirms the viability of spray dried attapulgite microspheres for efficient drug loading and delivery and provides insights for innovative drug delivery systems that utilize the unique properties of attapulgite to advance therapeutics.展开更多
Carbon materials have made significant progress in the field of microwave absorption(MA),but achieving wide effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)at low filler content still remains a great challenge.In this work,we desi...Carbon materials have made significant progress in the field of microwave absorption(MA),but achieving wide effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)at low filler content still remains a great challenge.In this work,we design multi-shell bowl-like mesoporous carbon microspheres(MBMCs)by a facile hard template method for efficient MA.It is demonstrated that the spacing between inner and outer shell and second shell thickness play a vital role on the configuration of carbon microspheres.By controlling the second addition of silica template,the microstructure of carbon microsphere evolves from spherical to bowl shape geometry.Expanded shell spacing is beneficial for forming bowl-like microsphere.The dielectric loss and MA properties are highly associated with the configuration of MBMCs.Well-proportioned MBMCs with appropriate shell spacing present wide EAB of 7.3 GHz under a low filling ratio of 12 wt.%.This work paves a new way to broaden EAB and lower filling content of carbon materials via asymmetric multilayer microstructure design.展开更多
Crucial for mediating inflammation and the perception of pain,the ion channel known as transient receptor potential ankyrin 1(TRPA1)holds significant importance.It contributes to the increased production of cytokines ...Crucial for mediating inflammation and the perception of pain,the ion channel known as transient receptor potential ankyrin 1(TRPA1)holds significant importance.It contributes to the increased production of cytokines in the inflammatory cells of cartilage affected by osteoarthritis and represents a promising target for the treatment of this condition.By leveraging the unique advantages of liposomes,a composite microsphere drug delivery system with stable structural properties and high adaptability can be developed,providing a new strategy for osteoarthritis(OA)drug therapy.The liposomes as drug reservoirs for TRPA1 inhibitors were loaded into hyaluronic acid methacrylate(HAMA)hydrogels to make hydrogel microspheres via microfluidic technology.An in vitro inflammatory chondrocyte model was established with interleukin-1β(IL-1β)to demonstrate HAMA@Lipo@HC’s capabilities.A destabilization of the medial meniscus(DMM)mouse model was also created to evaluate the efficacy of intra-articular injections for treating OA.HAMA@Lipo@HC has a uniform particle-size distribution and is injectable.The drug encapsulation rate was 64.29%±2.58%,with a sustained release period of 28 days.Inhibition of TRPA1 via HC-030031 effectively alleviated IL-1β-induced chondrocyte inflammation and matrix degradation.In DMM model OA mice,microspheres showed good long-term sustained drug release properties,improved joint inflammation microenvironment,reduced articular cartilage damage and decreased mechanical nociceptive threshold.This research pioneers the creation of a drug delivery system tailored for delivery into the joint cavity,focusing on TRPA1 as a therapeutic target for osteoarthritis.Additionally,it offers a cutting-edge drug delivery platform aimed at addressing diseases linked to inflammation.展开更多
Different dosage forms can significantly impact pharmacokinetics in vivo,leading to varied effects and potential adverse reactions.This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy,safety,and cost-effectiveness of isosorbide ...Different dosage forms can significantly impact pharmacokinetics in vivo,leading to varied effects and potential adverse reactions.This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy,safety,and cost-effectiveness of isosorbide mononitrate sustained-release capsules(IMSRC)combined with conventional treatments,compared to isosorbide mononitrate tablets(IMT)combined with conventional treatments,for managing angina pectoris in patients with coronary heart diseases.A network meta-analysis(NMA)was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of IMSRC and IMT.Relevant literature was sourced from databases,including PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,ScienceDirect,Web of Science,CNKI,Wanfang,and VIP,covering publications up to July 2023.The cost-effectiveness analysis(CEA)was performed from the perspective of China’s healthcare system,utilizing inputs derived from the NMA.The analysis included 15 studies.The NMA results revealed no significant difference in efficacy and safety between IMSRC plus conventional treatments and IMT plus conventional treatments.However,both combinations were more effective than conventional treatments without isosorbide mononitrate.No differences in safety were observed among the three groups.The surface under the cumulative ranking(SUCRA)of the NMA indicated that IMT had a slight edge over IMSRC in the total effective rate of angina pectoris,whereas IMSRC showed higher probabilities for markedly effective rate and ECG effective rate compared to IMT.The incidence of adverse events was ranked as IMT>conventional preparation>IMSRC.The CEA results highlighted that the incremental cost-effectiveness ratios(ICERs)for the markedly effective and total effective rates of angina pectoris were-133.41 and-260.20,respectively.The ICERs for ECG effective rates were-83.34 and-234.24,respectively.In conclusion,while IMSRC combined with conventional treatments and IMT combined with conventional treatments were similar in efficacy and safety,IMSRC proved to be more economical.展开更多
Ceramic microspheres not only have excellent properties of ceramic materials(low density,large specific surface area,high strength,high hardness,as well as good chemical stability,high temperature resistance and wear ...Ceramic microspheres not only have excellent properties of ceramic materials(low density,large specific surface area,high strength,high hardness,as well as good chemical stability,high temperature resistance and wear resistance),but also have many advantages of microspheres due to their sphericity,making them widely used in nuclear industry,biology,medicine,chemical industry,military industry,environmental protection and many other fields.This paper mainly introduces several methods for preparing ceramic microspheres,including the methods of forming spheres using crystallographic principles,such as the sol-gel method and polymerization-induced colloidal aggregation method;the methods of forming spheres through extrusion,friction,collision and other mechanical forces,such as the air grinding method and die pressing method;and the methods to form spheres using the principle of surface tension,such as the spray drying method and melting method.In addition,the hydrothermal method,hard template method and emulsion-gel injection molding method were also introduced.展开更多
Developing flexible actuators with high transport efficiency is of great significance for the emerging applications of micro-robots in various industrial and biomedical environments.Despite recent advancements have en...Developing flexible actuators with high transport efficiency is of great significance for the emerging applications of micro-robots in various industrial and biomedical environments.Despite recent advancements have enabled soft materials to achieve complex functionalities unattainable by traditional rigid robots,achieving high-speed transport performance for solid particles remains a significant challenge.Magnetic materials,as an integral component of scientific applications,have demonstrated substantial potential in areas such as biological imaging,catalysis,and energy storage.Inspired by the flexible,soft,and elastic microciliary structures of many organisms,a soft actuator decorated with magnetic microcilia was reported.This soft magnetic microciliary actuator achieves high speed(50 mm s^(-1))transport of solid microspheres by means of magnetic field regulate their surface morphology.Overcoming the limitations of prior studies in which the speed of motion was constrained to a few millimeters per second due to hysteresis effects,this work represents a significant advancement in the emerging field of biomimetic flexible actuators and holds promise in various applications.展开更多
Multiscale shell structure design is a rational and promising way to regulate the performance of hollow spheres in terms of both functionality and structural robustness,but it remains a big challenge to realize micro-...Multiscale shell structure design is a rational and promising way to regulate the performance of hollow spheres in terms of both functionality and structural robustness,but it remains a big challenge to realize micro-nano engineering of the thin shell while maintaining the low density.In this work,the divisional shell design strategy was adopted to obtain the glass-cobalt-cobalt sulfide composite hollow microspheres(CSH),and an unprecedented stepwise high-temperature chemical reaction-induced aggregation and sub-sequent volume expansion strategy was developed to achieve rational regulation of core-shell structured cobalt-cobalt sulfide building units(BU)assembled on hollow glass microspheres.Special attention has been paid to the sulfidation degree-induced volume control with the underlying mechanism of volume expansion during chemical conversion from metallic cobalt to cobalt sulfide.The electromagnetic prop-erty was found to depend largely on the sulfidation degree due to the volume expansion-induced inter-connecting status regulation among the BU.When evaluated as microwave absorbent,an optimized broad bandwidth of 5.12 GHz and a minimum reflection loss(RLmin)of-45.58 dB of our CSH can be achieved at a thin matching thickness of 1.67 mm and a low filling ratio of 20.04 wt%.In addition to functionality,the divisional shell design also brings the CSH high structural strength(92.36%survival rate at a high hydrostatic pressure of 20 MPa)at low density(0.73 g cm^(-3)).展开更多
The burgeoning ethylene production in the Asia-Pacific region has led to a substantial oversupply of butadiene as a byproduct,and it is highly important to develop new butadiene-based materials.Butadiene-maleic anhydr...The burgeoning ethylene production in the Asia-Pacific region has led to a substantial oversupply of butadiene as a byproduct,and it is highly important to develop new butadiene-based materials.Butadiene-maleic anhydride copolymer,characterized by its amphiphilic nature,shows potential applications in adhesives,emulsifiers,etc.However,the Diels-Alder(DA)reaction of butadiene and maleic anhydride competes with the polymerization,limiting the copolymer yield.In this study,the kinetics of the DA reaction and copolymerization between butadiene and maleic anhydride were examined,and the influence of various reaction conditions on the copolymer yield was investigated.We found that the DA reaction in the induction period of the radical polymerization was the critical factor in limiting copolymer yield.Therefore,we proposed the two-step method to suppress the DA reaction and achieve high-yield production(~85%)of cross-linked microspheres with controllable particle size(175-800 nm)by self-stabilized precipitation polymerization.This work enables an efficient synthesis of conjugated diolefin-maleic anhydride cross-linked microspheres,offering a novel approach to address the issue of butadiene overcapacity.展开更多
Poly(octamethylene citrate)(POC)is a promising bioelastomer material in the biomedical field.However,its thermosetting nature poses a significant challenge to processing and molding,especially manufacturing the POC-ba...Poly(octamethylene citrate)(POC)is a promising bioelastomer material in the biomedical field.However,its thermosetting nature poses a significant challenge to processing and molding,especially manufacturing the POC-based elastomer particles as potential,degradable and toughened fillers.Firstly,a Pickering emulsion with a pre-polymer(pre-POC)solution in dimethyl carbonate as a dispersed oil phase,a Pullulan(PUL)aqueous solution as a continuous water phase,and chitin nanocrystal(ChiNC)as a particle-type emulsifier was constructed.Secondly,the POC-based core/shell structured microspheres were prepared by spray-drying of the emulsions,and characterized by a scanning electron microscope and a transmission electron microscope.Finally,the POC-based core/shell structured microspheres were used as elastomer fillers to strengthen and toughen a chitosan film,resulting in 26%increase in the tensile strength and 45%increase in the strain at break;the POC-based core/shell structured microsphere as a double-layer drug release system was built in which the hydrophilic drug of tetracycline hydrochloride(TCH)was released from the outer layer and the hydrophobic drug of curcumin was released from the inner layer,roughly following the Ritger-Peppas model.展开更多
Spray-drying is a widely used industrial technique to achieve the scale-up fabrication of functional powders.In this work,we report the spray-drying fabrication of perovskite quantum dot(PQD)microspheres from a precur...Spray-drying is a widely used industrial technique to achieve the scale-up fabrication of functional powders.In this work,we report the spray-drying fabrication of perovskite quantum dot(PQD)microspheres from a precursor solution at a scale of 2000 kg·a^(−1).The obtained PQDs are embedded in polymer microspheres,resulting in a high photoluminescence quantum yield and enhanced stability.By controlling the precursor concentration,the average size of the polymer microspheres can be tuned from 40.97 to 0.44μm.The as-prepared PQD-embedded polymer microspheres are mixed with ultraviolet adhesive to fabricate PQD-enhanced optical films for liquid crystal display(LCD)backlights.These films exhibit long-term operational stability under heat,humidity,and blue light irradiation(remaining at more than 90%initial photoluminescence intensity after a 1000 h aging test at 60℃ with 90%relative humidity and 70℃ with 455 nm 150 W·m^(−2) blue light irradiation).In addition,we demonstrate the use of PQD-embedded polymer microspheres as patterned color converters for micro light-emitting diode applications.Overall,this work demonstrates the scale-up fabrication of PQDs toward industrialization in display technology.展开更多
ObjectiveTo develop a sustained-release codelivery system for intratympanic administration of dexamethasone(DEX)and lipoic acid(LA).MethodsDEX microcrystals(MCs)were prepared via precipitation,while LA-loaded porous P...ObjectiveTo develop a sustained-release codelivery system for intratympanic administration of dexamethasone(DEX)and lipoic acid(LA).MethodsDEX microcrystals(MCs)were prepared via precipitation,while LA-loaded porous PLGA microspheres(LPMPs)were fabricated using a double emulsion–solvent evaporation method.DEX MCs were physically perfused into LPMPs via negative pressure to form a combined system(DEX MCs+LPMPs).Physicochemical properties,in vitro drug release,pharmacokinetics,and biocompatibility were evaluated.Guinea pigs were used for intratympanic injections of DEX MCs,LPMPs,or DEX MCs+LPMPs.ResultsThe DEX MCs+LPMPs system enabled simultaneous release of both drugs,with DEX exhibiting superior pharmacokinetics(sustained perilymph concentrations up to 7 days)compared to DEX MCs alone.LA release from LPMPs demonstrated prolonged kinetics without burst release.SEM confirmed DEX MCs were localized within/on LPMPs and adhered to the round window membrane(RWM).Histological analysis revealed normal cochlear morphology and no inflammatory response,confirming biocompatibility.ConclusionsThis novel codelivery system combining microcrystals and porous microspheres achieves sustained dual-drug release,enhances therapeutic efficacy,and offers a promising strategy for managing hearing loss via intratympanic administration.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China, No. 2016YFC1101603 (to DYZ)the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Nos. 31640045 (to YHW), 81901251 (to ML)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing of China, No. 7204323 (to ML)
文摘We previously prepared nerve growth factor poly-lactide co-glycolid sustained-release microspheres to treat rat sciatic nerve injury using the small gap sleeve technique.Multiple growth factors play a synergistic role in promoting the repair of peripheral nerve injury;as a result,in this study,we added basic fibroblast growth factors to the microspheres to further promote nerve regeneration.First,in an in vitro biomimetic microenvironment,we developed and used a drug screening biomimetic microfluidic chip to screen the optimal combination of nerve growth factor/basic fibroblast growth factor to promote the regeneration of Schwann cells.We found that 22.56 ng/mL nerve growth factor combined with 4.29 ng/mL basic fibroblast growth factor exhibited optimal effects on the proliferation of primary rat Schwann cells.The successfully prepared nerve growth factor-basic fibroblast growth factor-poly-lactide-co-glycolid sustained-release microspheres were used to treat rat sciatic nerve transection injury using the small gap sleeve bridge technique.Compared with epithelium sutures and small gap sleeve bridging alone,the small gap sleeve bridging technique combined with drug-free sustained-release microspheres has a stronger effect on rat sciatic nerve transfection injury repair at the structural and functional level.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 41977317, 42177051)Beijing Natural Science Foundation (No. 8182037)
文摘Allelochemicals sustained-release microspheres(ACs-SMs)exhibited great inhibition effect on algae,however,few studies have focused on ACs-SMs toxicity on invertebrate.In this study,the effects of single high-concentration ACs(15 mg/L,SH-ACs),repeated lowconcentration ACs(3×5 mg/L,RL-ACs)and ACs-SMs containing 15 mg/L ACs exposure on the ingestion,incorporation,and digestion of Daphniamagna Straus(DS)were investigated by stable isotope 15N labeling method.Meanwhile,the diversity and abundance of microflora in DS guts were determined by 16S rRNA genes and cloning methods.The results showed that SH-ACs exposure caused 50%and 33.3%death rates for newborn and adult DS,while RL-ACs exposure caused 10%death rate for newborn DS and no obvious effect on the activity of adult DS.And ACs-SMs exposure did not diminish the motility of both newborn and adult DS,indicating the lower acute toxicity of ACs-SMs.Furthermore,SH-ACs inhibited the ingestion(-6.45%),incorporation(-47.1%)and digestion(-53.8%)abilities of DS and reduced the microbial abundance(-27.7%)in DS guts.Compared with SH-ACs,RL-ACs showed relatively low impact on the ingestion(-3.23%),incorporation(-5.89%)and digestion(-23.9%)abilities of DS.Interestingly,ACs-SMs enhanced the ingestion(+9.68%),incorporation(+52.9%)and digestion(+51.3%)abilities of DS and increased the microbial abundance(+10.7%)in DS guts.Overall ACs and ACs-SMs reduced the diversity of microflora in DS guts.In conclusion,ACs-SMs can release ACs sustainably and prolong the sustained release time,which not only effectively reduce the toxicity of ACs,but also had positive effects on DS.
文摘BACKGROUND: The implantation of released chemotherapeutic drugs, which takes biodegradable polymer as vector, into the tumor site can get high concentration and release the drug for a long time, it can directly act on the tumor cells, and reduce the general toxicity. OBJECTIVE: To explore the in vitro and in vivo course of 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea (BCNU) sustained-release from BCNU-loaded polylactide (PLA) microspheres (MS) and location in rat brain tissue. DESIGN: A repetitive measurement. SETTING:Central Pharmacy, General Hospital of Chinese People’s Armed Police Forces. MATERIALS: Thirty male SD rats were used. PLA (Mr5000, batch number: KSL8377) was produced by Wako Pure Chemical Inc.,Ltd. (Japan); BCNU (batch number: 021121) by Tianjin Jinyao Amino Acid Co., Ltd.; BCNU-PLA-MS was prepared by the method of solvent evaporation and pressed into tablets (10 mg/tablet). High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) Agilent 1100 (USA); LS9800 liquid-scintillation radiometric apparatus (Beckman). Chromatographic conditions: Elite Hypersil ODS2 C18 chromatographic column (5 μm, 4.6 mm×150 mm); Mobile phase: methanol: water (50:50), flow rate was 1.0 mL per minute, wave length of ultraviolet detection was 237 nm, and the inlet amount of samples was 10 μL. METHODS: The experiments were carried out in the experimental animal center of the General Hospital of Chinese Armed Police from May 2004 to July 2005. ① In vitro BCNU-PLA-MS release test: BCNU-PLA-MS was prepared by the method of solvent evaporation, then placed in 0.1 mol/L phosphate buffered solution (PBS, pH 7.4, 37 ℃), part of MS were taken out at 1, 2, 3, 7, 10 and 15 days respectively, and the rest amount of BCNU in MS was determined by HPLC, then the curve of BCNU-PLA-MS release was drawn. ②In vivo BCNU-PLA-MS release and distribution test: The rats were anesthetized, then BCNU-PLA-MS were implanted to the site 1 mm inferior to the cortex of frontal lobe. Five rats were killed postoperatively at 4 hours, 1, 2, 3, 7 and 15 days, the residual MS was removed from the brain tissue. The rest amount of BCNU was determined with HLPC, and the curve of BCNU-PLA-MS release was drawn as compared with the amount of BCNU in the implanted tablets. Besides, brain tissues (1 g) at the implanted side and the contralateral one were obtained respectively, blood sample (0.5 mL) was also collected, 3H-BCNU was counted radioactively in radioactive liquid flash solution. The distributions of BCNU-PLA-MS in normal rat brain tissue and serum were detected. The analysis of variance was applied to compare the intergroup differences of the measurement data. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① Characteristics of BCNU-PLA-MS release in phosphate buffered solution (PBS) and rat brain tissue; ② Distributions of BCNU-PLA-MS in normal rat brain tissue and serum. RESULTS: ① Release of BCNU-PLA-MS in PBS and rat brain tissue: The BCNU released from BCNU-PLA-MS could be sustained for over 2 weeks both in PBS and brain tissue. In PBS, the released rate of BCNU was over 15% at 24 hours, nearly 50% at 72 hours and over 90% at 15 days. In brain tissue, the released rate was 8% at 4 hours, 16% at 24 hours, 60% at 72 hours, respectively, and BCNU could be sustained released for over 15 days. ② Distributions of BCNU-PLA-MS in normal rat brain tissue and serum: The concentrations of BCNU in the ipsilateral brain tissue were 6 to 70 times higher than those in the contralateral one. The concentrations of BCNU in the ipsilateral brain tissue were obviously higher than those in serum and contralateral brain tissue (F =103.47, P < 0.01). CONCLUSION: BCNU-PLA-MS can increase the drug concentration in targeted brain tissue, decrease that in the non-targeted brain tissue, reduce general toxic and side effects, and have good releasing function.
基金National Science&Technology Major Project“Key New Drug Creation and Manufacturing”(Grant No.2019ZX09201001-003-007)。
文摘In the present study,we aimed to prepare sustained-release microspheres for injection of neurokinin-1(NK-1)receptor antagonist APT011,and to evaluate their physicochemical properties,in vitro sustained-release effect and preliminary stability.APT011-loaded sustained-release microspheres were prepared using W/O/W double emulsion-solvent evaporation technique.The L9(34)orthogonal experiment was used to optimize the APT011 sustained-release microsphere formulation.Microscope photographs showed that APT011-loaded microspheres were spherical,and the particle size was^90μm with uniform size distribution.XRD results indicated that APT011 existed in the microspheres in an amorphous form.DSC results showed that there was no significant interaction between APT011 and blank microspheres.APT011-loaded microspheres had a significant sustained-release effect,which maintained release for at least 2 months.Preliminary study results indicated that the loading content and release percentage at 0.5 h were not markedly altered below 40°C and under high lighting condition.APT011-loaded microspheres prepared in our study exhibited excellent physicochemical properties and sustained-release characteristics and preliminary stability,demonstrating real potential for the clinical practice.
文摘Aim To improve the dissolution rate and bioavailability of silybin. Methods Sustained-release silybin microspheres were prepared by the spherical crystallization technique with soliddispersing and release-retarding polymers. A differential scanning calorimeter and an X-ray diffractometer were used to investigate the dispersion state of silybin in the microspheres. The shape, surface morphology, and internal structure of the microspheres were observed using a scanning electron microscope. Characterization of the microspheres, such as average diameter, size distribution and bulk density of the microspheres was investigated. Results The particle size of the microspheres was determined mainly by the agitation speed. The dissolution rate of silybin from microspheres was enhanced by increasing the amount of the dispersing agents, and sustained by the retarding agents. The release rate of microspheres was controlled by adjusting the combination ratio of the dispersing agents to the retarding agents. The resuits of X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry analysis indicated that silybin was highly dispersed in the microspheres in amorphous state. The release profiles and content did not change after a three-month accelerated stability test at 40 ℃ and 75% relative humidity. Conclusion Sustained-release silybin microspheres with a solid dispersion structure were prepared successfully in one step by a spherical crystallization technique combined with solid dispersion technique. The preparation process is simple, reproducible and inexpensive. The method is efficient for designing sustained-release microspheres with water-insoluble drugs.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.31971106,BWS21L013,and 21WS09002).
文摘Bone defects have serious economic and clinical impacts;however,despite improvements in bone defect management,the range of clinical outcomes remains limited.A variety of biomaterials have been used to treat complex bone defects.However,final bone repair outcomes may be adversely affected by poor osteogenic capacity and risk of infection.Consequently,therapeutic methods are required that reduce bacterial contamination and increase the use of osteogenic biomaterials.Herein,we report the preparation of poly(lactic acid-coglycolic acid)(PLGA)microspheres coloaded with magnesium(Mg^(2+))and gallium(Ga^(3+))ions(Mg-Ga@PLGA),which can fill irregular bone defects and show good biosafety.During in vitro testing,Mg-Ga@PLGA not only showed a synergistic effect on promoting osteogenic differentiation but also inhibited osteoclastic differentiation.Moreover,we found that Mg-Ga@PLGA demonstrated an antibacterial effect.During in vivo testing,Mg Ga@PLGA exhibited strong in situ osteogenic ability.In conclusion,Mg-Ga@PLGA has good potential for treating bone defects at risk of infection.
文摘Sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)have emerged as a promising contender for next-gener-ation energy storage systems.Hard carbon is re-garded as the most promising anode for commer-cial SIB,however,the large number of defects on its surface cause irreversible electrolyte consump-tion and an uneven solid electrolyte interphase film.An advanced molecular engineering strategy to coat hard carbon with polycyclic aromatic mo-lecules is reported.Specifically,polystyrene-based carbon microspheres(CSs)were first synthesized and then coated with polycyclic aromatic mo-lecules derived from coal tar pitch by spray-drying and followed by oxidation.Compared to the traditional CVD coating meth-od,this molecular framework strategy has been shown to reduce the number of defects on the surface of CSs without sacrifi-cing internal storage sites and suppressing transport kinetics in hosting the sodium ions.Besides the lower surface defect con-centration,the synthesized hybrid carbon microspheres(HCSs)have a larger grain size and more abundant closed pores,and have a higher reversible sodium storage capacity.A HCS-P-60%electrode has a capacity of 332.3 mAh g^(-1)with an initial Cou-lombic efficiency of 88.5%.It also has a superior rate performance of 246.6 mAh g^(-1)at 2 C and a 95.2%capacity retention after 100 cycles at 0.2 C.This work offers new insights into designing high-performance hard carbon microsphere anodes,advan-cing the commercialization of sodium-ion batteries.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2022MB033)Science and Technology Bureau of Jinan City(No.2021GXRC105)University of Jinan Disciplinary Cross-Convergence Construction Project 2023(No.XKJC-202302)。
文摘The construction of monodisperse microporous organic microspheres is deemed a challenging issue,primarily due to the difficulty in achieving both high microporosity and uniformity within the microspheres.In this study,a series of fluorinated monodisperse microporous microspheres are fabricated by solvothermal precipitation polymerization.The resulting fluorous methacrylate-based microspheres achieved higher than 400 m^(2)/g surface area,along with a yield of over 90%for the microspheres.Through comprehensive characterization and simulation methods,we discovered that the introduction of fluorous methacrylate monomers at high loading levels is the key factor contributing to the formation of the microporosity within the microspheres.The controlled temperature profile was found to be advantageous for achieving a high yield of microspheres and increased uniformity.Two-dimensional assemblies of these fluorinated microsphere arrays exhibited superhydrophobicity,superolephilicity,and water sliding angles below 10°.Furthermore,a three-dimensional assembly of the fluorinated microporous microsphere in a chromatographic column demonstrated significant improvement in the separation of Engelhardt agent compared to commercial columns.Our work offers a novel approach to constructing fluorinated monodisperse microporous microspheres for advanced applications.
基金2023 Nantong Jianghai Talents Project2023 Nantong Social Livelihood Science and Technology Plan+4 种基金2021 Jurong Social Development Science&Technology Program(Grant No.ZA42109)2022 New Drugs and Platform Enhancement Project of the Yangtze Delta Drug Advanced Research InstituteChina Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2020M681532)Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds(Grant No.2020Z209)Natural Science Research Projects of Universities in Jiangsu Province(Grant No.20KJD350001)。
文摘Oseltamivir phosphate(OP),renowned as one of the most effective drugs for influenza treatment,encounters several challenges,including poor stability,difficulty in swallowing,and a bitter taste,thereby limiting its compliance,particularly among children.Consequently,this study aimed to devise a novel sustained-release suspension of OP employing an ion exchange resin as a carrier to address these challenges.The OP-drug resin complex(OP-DRC)was synthesized utilizing ion exchange technology,while OP-coated microcapsules(OP-CM)were fabricated via the emulsion-evaporation method.The optimization of the formulation process for the OP sustained-release suspension was achieved through a combination of single-factor experimentation and orthogonal experimental design.Furthermore,the drug release kinetics and pharmacokinetic properties of the sustained-release suspension were thoroughly evaluated both in vitro and in vivo.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),and attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(ATR-FTIR)analyses confirmed the formation of drug-resin complexes via ionic bonding.The in vitro cumulative release rates were found to be 16%(1 h),53%(6 h),and 84%(24 h),respectively.Notably,the self-made sustained-release suspension exhibited an extended half-life(21.518 h),delayed time to peak concentration(T_(max))(6 h),and reduced maximum plasma concentration(C_(max))(0.397μg/mL)in comparison to commercial granules(half-life=8.466 h;T_(max)=2 h;C_(max)=0.631μg/mL).Additionally,the area under the curve(AUC)indicated that the bioavailability of the self-made OP suspension surpassed that of the commercial OP granules by 101%.These findings underscored the successful development of an oral OP sustained-release suspension characterized by stability,tastelessness,ease of swallowing,convenient administration,and sustained-release properties,thereby potentially enhancing drug compliance among children.
基金Funded by the Major Special Projects of Technological Innovation of Hubei Province(No.2017ACA168)the Open Fund Project of Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park of Wuhan University of Technology(No.2021KF0012)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2021B1515120091)。
文摘To improve the controlled release ability,we prepared attapulgite into microspheres by spray drying.This research began with a thorough thermogravimetric analysis to optimize attapulgite's heat treatment for drug loading.By advanced spray drying,attapulgite was transformed into microspheres,refining its drug release characteristics.Various parameters were examined,achieving optimal particle size and morphology at 25%solid content,2.5%dispersant,and 3% binder.Attapulgite microspheres demonstrated exceptional encapsulation efficiency,exceeding 95% for doxorubicin hydrochloride,highlighting their versatility in drug delivery.FTIR and XRD were used to predict changes in material properties after spray drying.Notably,cytotoxicity tests confirmed the high biocompatibility of attapulgite microspheres,devoid of cell death induction.Attapulgite microsphere loaded with doxorubicin enable sustained drug release and maintain killing ability against tumor cells.This study confirms the viability of spray dried attapulgite microspheres for efficient drug loading and delivery and provides insights for innovative drug delivery systems that utilize the unique properties of attapulgite to advance therapeutics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52202105,51772177,52231007,12327804)the Project Funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M702056).
文摘Carbon materials have made significant progress in the field of microwave absorption(MA),but achieving wide effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)at low filler content still remains a great challenge.In this work,we design multi-shell bowl-like mesoporous carbon microspheres(MBMCs)by a facile hard template method for efficient MA.It is demonstrated that the spacing between inner and outer shell and second shell thickness play a vital role on the configuration of carbon microspheres.By controlling the second addition of silica template,the microstructure of carbon microsphere evolves from spherical to bowl shape geometry.Expanded shell spacing is beneficial for forming bowl-like microsphere.The dielectric loss and MA properties are highly associated with the configuration of MBMCs.Well-proportioned MBMCs with appropriate shell spacing present wide EAB of 7.3 GHz under a low filling ratio of 12 wt.%.This work paves a new way to broaden EAB and lower filling content of carbon materials via asymmetric multilayer microstructure design.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.82230071)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82202674,82202334)Wenzhou Science and Technology Project(Nos.Y20220178,Y20220016).
文摘Crucial for mediating inflammation and the perception of pain,the ion channel known as transient receptor potential ankyrin 1(TRPA1)holds significant importance.It contributes to the increased production of cytokines in the inflammatory cells of cartilage affected by osteoarthritis and represents a promising target for the treatment of this condition.By leveraging the unique advantages of liposomes,a composite microsphere drug delivery system with stable structural properties and high adaptability can be developed,providing a new strategy for osteoarthritis(OA)drug therapy.The liposomes as drug reservoirs for TRPA1 inhibitors were loaded into hyaluronic acid methacrylate(HAMA)hydrogels to make hydrogel microspheres via microfluidic technology.An in vitro inflammatory chondrocyte model was established with interleukin-1β(IL-1β)to demonstrate HAMA@Lipo@HC’s capabilities.A destabilization of the medial meniscus(DMM)mouse model was also created to evaluate the efficacy of intra-articular injections for treating OA.HAMA@Lipo@HC has a uniform particle-size distribution and is injectable.The drug encapsulation rate was 64.29%±2.58%,with a sustained release period of 28 days.Inhibition of TRPA1 via HC-030031 effectively alleviated IL-1β-induced chondrocyte inflammation and matrix degradation.In DMM model OA mice,microspheres showed good long-term sustained drug release properties,improved joint inflammation microenvironment,reduced articular cartilage damage and decreased mechanical nociceptive threshold.This research pioneers the creation of a drug delivery system tailored for delivery into the joint cavity,focusing on TRPA1 as a therapeutic target for osteoarthritis.Additionally,it offers a cutting-edge drug delivery platform aimed at addressing diseases linked to inflammation.
基金The 2022 Ministry of Education General Project for Humanities and Social Sciences Research(Grant No.22YJAZH147)the General Subject of Guangzhou Philosophy and Social Science Development“14th Five-Year Plan”in 2023(Grant No.2023GZYB68)+2 种基金China University Industry-Academia-Research Innovation Fund-Huatong Guokang Medical Research Special Project(Grant No.2023HT017)2024 Guangdong Province General Project for the Planning of Philosophy and Social Sciences(Grant No.GD24CGL29)the Innovation Team Project of Colleges and Universities in Guangdong Province(Grant No.2022WCXTD011).
文摘Different dosage forms can significantly impact pharmacokinetics in vivo,leading to varied effects and potential adverse reactions.This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy,safety,and cost-effectiveness of isosorbide mononitrate sustained-release capsules(IMSRC)combined with conventional treatments,compared to isosorbide mononitrate tablets(IMT)combined with conventional treatments,for managing angina pectoris in patients with coronary heart diseases.A network meta-analysis(NMA)was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of IMSRC and IMT.Relevant literature was sourced from databases,including PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,ScienceDirect,Web of Science,CNKI,Wanfang,and VIP,covering publications up to July 2023.The cost-effectiveness analysis(CEA)was performed from the perspective of China’s healthcare system,utilizing inputs derived from the NMA.The analysis included 15 studies.The NMA results revealed no significant difference in efficacy and safety between IMSRC plus conventional treatments and IMT plus conventional treatments.However,both combinations were more effective than conventional treatments without isosorbide mononitrate.No differences in safety were observed among the three groups.The surface under the cumulative ranking(SUCRA)of the NMA indicated that IMT had a slight edge over IMSRC in the total effective rate of angina pectoris,whereas IMSRC showed higher probabilities for markedly effective rate and ECG effective rate compared to IMT.The incidence of adverse events was ranked as IMT>conventional preparation>IMSRC.The CEA results highlighted that the incremental cost-effectiveness ratios(ICERs)for the markedly effective and total effective rates of angina pectoris were-133.41 and-260.20,respectively.The ICERs for ECG effective rates were-83.34 and-234.24,respectively.In conclusion,while IMSRC combined with conventional treatments and IMT combined with conventional treatments were similar in efficacy and safety,IMSRC proved to be more economical.
文摘Ceramic microspheres not only have excellent properties of ceramic materials(low density,large specific surface area,high strength,high hardness,as well as good chemical stability,high temperature resistance and wear resistance),but also have many advantages of microspheres due to their sphericity,making them widely used in nuclear industry,biology,medicine,chemical industry,military industry,environmental protection and many other fields.This paper mainly introduces several methods for preparing ceramic microspheres,including the methods of forming spheres using crystallographic principles,such as the sol-gel method and polymerization-induced colloidal aggregation method;the methods of forming spheres through extrusion,friction,collision and other mechanical forces,such as the air grinding method and die pressing method;and the methods to form spheres using the principle of surface tension,such as the spray drying method and melting method.In addition,the hydrothermal method,hard template method and emulsion-gel injection molding method were also introduced.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22105014 and 52472293)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2020M680296 and 2022T150035)+3 种基金the High-level Talent Project of Shenyang Ligong University(Nos.1010147001302)the Special fund of Basic Scientific Research Expenses for Undergraduate Universities in Liaoning Province(Nos.LJ212410144077 and LJ212410144072)Beijing Young Talent Support Program,the 111 Projectthe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
文摘Developing flexible actuators with high transport efficiency is of great significance for the emerging applications of micro-robots in various industrial and biomedical environments.Despite recent advancements have enabled soft materials to achieve complex functionalities unattainable by traditional rigid robots,achieving high-speed transport performance for solid particles remains a significant challenge.Magnetic materials,as an integral component of scientific applications,have demonstrated substantial potential in areas such as biological imaging,catalysis,and energy storage.Inspired by the flexible,soft,and elastic microciliary structures of many organisms,a soft actuator decorated with magnetic microcilia was reported.This soft magnetic microciliary actuator achieves high speed(50 mm s^(-1))transport of solid microspheres by means of magnetic field regulate their surface morphology.Overcoming the limitations of prior studies in which the speed of motion was constrained to a few millimeters per second due to hysteresis effects,this work represents a significant advancement in the emerging field of biomimetic flexible actuators and holds promise in various applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(project No 51872298)the fund of the State Key Laboratory of Technologies in Space Cryogenic Pro-pellants(project No SKLTSCP202202)the Strategic Priority Re-search Program of the Chinese Academy of Science(project No XDA22010202).
文摘Multiscale shell structure design is a rational and promising way to regulate the performance of hollow spheres in terms of both functionality and structural robustness,but it remains a big challenge to realize micro-nano engineering of the thin shell while maintaining the low density.In this work,the divisional shell design strategy was adopted to obtain the glass-cobalt-cobalt sulfide composite hollow microspheres(CSH),and an unprecedented stepwise high-temperature chemical reaction-induced aggregation and sub-sequent volume expansion strategy was developed to achieve rational regulation of core-shell structured cobalt-cobalt sulfide building units(BU)assembled on hollow glass microspheres.Special attention has been paid to the sulfidation degree-induced volume control with the underlying mechanism of volume expansion during chemical conversion from metallic cobalt to cobalt sulfide.The electromagnetic prop-erty was found to depend largely on the sulfidation degree due to the volume expansion-induced inter-connecting status regulation among the BU.When evaluated as microwave absorbent,an optimized broad bandwidth of 5.12 GHz and a minimum reflection loss(RLmin)of-45.58 dB of our CSH can be achieved at a thin matching thickness of 1.67 mm and a low filling ratio of 20.04 wt%.In addition to functionality,the divisional shell design also brings the CSH high structural strength(92.36%survival rate at a high hydrostatic pressure of 20 MPa)at low density(0.73 g cm^(-3)).
基金financially supported by an internal fund from Tsinghua University。
文摘The burgeoning ethylene production in the Asia-Pacific region has led to a substantial oversupply of butadiene as a byproduct,and it is highly important to develop new butadiene-based materials.Butadiene-maleic anhydride copolymer,characterized by its amphiphilic nature,shows potential applications in adhesives,emulsifiers,etc.However,the Diels-Alder(DA)reaction of butadiene and maleic anhydride competes with the polymerization,limiting the copolymer yield.In this study,the kinetics of the DA reaction and copolymerization between butadiene and maleic anhydride were examined,and the influence of various reaction conditions on the copolymer yield was investigated.We found that the DA reaction in the induction period of the radical polymerization was the critical factor in limiting copolymer yield.Therefore,we proposed the two-step method to suppress the DA reaction and achieve high-yield production(~85%)of cross-linked microspheres with controllable particle size(175-800 nm)by self-stabilized precipitation polymerization.This work enables an efficient synthesis of conjugated diolefin-maleic anhydride cross-linked microspheres,offering a novel approach to address the issue of butadiene overcapacity.
文摘Poly(octamethylene citrate)(POC)is a promising bioelastomer material in the biomedical field.However,its thermosetting nature poses a significant challenge to processing and molding,especially manufacturing the POC-based elastomer particles as potential,degradable and toughened fillers.Firstly,a Pickering emulsion with a pre-polymer(pre-POC)solution in dimethyl carbonate as a dispersed oil phase,a Pullulan(PUL)aqueous solution as a continuous water phase,and chitin nanocrystal(ChiNC)as a particle-type emulsifier was constructed.Secondly,the POC-based core/shell structured microspheres were prepared by spray-drying of the emulsions,and characterized by a scanning electron microscope and a transmission electron microscope.Finally,the POC-based core/shell structured microspheres were used as elastomer fillers to strengthen and toughen a chitosan film,resulting in 26%increase in the tensile strength and 45%increase in the strain at break;the POC-based core/shell structured microsphere as a double-layer drug release system was built in which the hydrophilic drug of tetracycline hydrochloride(TCH)was released from the outer layer and the hydrophobic drug of curcumin was released from the inner layer,roughly following the Ritger-Peppas model.
基金supported by the Hefei Innovation Research Institute of Beihang University,the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52203321)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation under Grant(2022M710289)the Postdoctoral Research Funding Program of Hefei.
文摘Spray-drying is a widely used industrial technique to achieve the scale-up fabrication of functional powders.In this work,we report the spray-drying fabrication of perovskite quantum dot(PQD)microspheres from a precursor solution at a scale of 2000 kg·a^(−1).The obtained PQDs are embedded in polymer microspheres,resulting in a high photoluminescence quantum yield and enhanced stability.By controlling the precursor concentration,the average size of the polymer microspheres can be tuned from 40.97 to 0.44μm.The as-prepared PQD-embedded polymer microspheres are mixed with ultraviolet adhesive to fabricate PQD-enhanced optical films for liquid crystal display(LCD)backlights.These films exhibit long-term operational stability under heat,humidity,and blue light irradiation(remaining at more than 90%initial photoluminescence intensity after a 1000 h aging test at 60℃ with 90%relative humidity and 70℃ with 455 nm 150 W·m^(−2) blue light irradiation).In addition,we demonstrate the use of PQD-embedded polymer microspheres as patterned color converters for micro light-emitting diode applications.Overall,this work demonstrates the scale-up fabrication of PQDs toward industrialization in display technology.
基金supported by Capital’s Funds for Health Improvement and Research(CFH:2022-2-5072)the Tianjin Natural Science Foundation for Jingjinji Collaboration(23JCZXJC00240)+1 种基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation(J230006)the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Science(2021-I2M-1-052).
文摘ObjectiveTo develop a sustained-release codelivery system for intratympanic administration of dexamethasone(DEX)and lipoic acid(LA).MethodsDEX microcrystals(MCs)were prepared via precipitation,while LA-loaded porous PLGA microspheres(LPMPs)were fabricated using a double emulsion–solvent evaporation method.DEX MCs were physically perfused into LPMPs via negative pressure to form a combined system(DEX MCs+LPMPs).Physicochemical properties,in vitro drug release,pharmacokinetics,and biocompatibility were evaluated.Guinea pigs were used for intratympanic injections of DEX MCs,LPMPs,or DEX MCs+LPMPs.ResultsThe DEX MCs+LPMPs system enabled simultaneous release of both drugs,with DEX exhibiting superior pharmacokinetics(sustained perilymph concentrations up to 7 days)compared to DEX MCs alone.LA release from LPMPs demonstrated prolonged kinetics without burst release.SEM confirmed DEX MCs were localized within/on LPMPs and adhered to the round window membrane(RWM).Histological analysis revealed normal cochlear morphology and no inflammatory response,confirming biocompatibility.ConclusionsThis novel codelivery system combining microcrystals and porous microspheres achieves sustained dual-drug release,enhances therapeutic efficacy,and offers a promising strategy for managing hearing loss via intratympanic administration.
