Adult stem cell transplantation combined with conventional therapy for the treatment of end-stage liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

End-stage liver disease (ESLD) is characterized by the deterioration of liver function and a subsequent high mortality rate. Studies have investigated the use of adult stem cells to treat ESLD. Here, a systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to determine the efficacy of a combination therapy with adult stem cell transplantation and traditional medicine for treating ESLD.

Differential expression of breast cancer-resistance protein, lung resistance protein, and multidrug resistance protein 1 in retinas of streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.

Aim: To investigate the altering expression profiles of efflux transporters such as breast cancer-resistance protein (BCRP), lung resistance protein (LRP), and multidrug resistance protein 1 (MDR1) at the inner blood-retinal barrier (BRB) during the development of early diabetic retinopathy (DR) and/or aging in mice.

Methods: Relative mRNA and protein expression profiles of these three efflux transporters in the retina during the development of early DR and/or aging in mice were examined. The differing expression profiles of Zonula occludens 1 (ZO-1) and vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGFA) in the retina as well as the perfusion characterization of fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-dextran and Evans blue were examined to evaluate the integrity of the inner BRB.

Inhibitory effect of extracellular polysaccharide EPS-II from Pseudoalteromonas on Candida adhesion to cornea in vitro.

Objective: Fungal keratitis (FK) is a vision-threatening infection, whose treatment requires more effective and safer anti-fungal agent exploitation urgently. With this aim, we focused on the effect of an extracellular polysaccharide on fungal adhesion to human corneal epithelial cells.

Methods: We performed the cytotoxicity assays of the extracellular polysaccharide EPS-II from an antarctic bacterium Pseudoaltermonas and evaluated its inhibitory effect on Candida albicans cells' adherence to human corneal epithelial cells (HCECs).

The biological characteristics and pharmacodynamics of a mycophenolate mofetil nanosuspension ophthalmic delivery system in rabbits.

The purpose of this study was to investigate corneal mucoadhesion, pharmacokinetics in lacrimal fluid and aqueous humor, the immune suppression induced by corneal transplantation of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) nanosuspensions (NS), and the use of a chitosan-modified MMF nanosuspension (C-NS) as an ophthalmic delivery system. The results indicated that NS had a higher drug concentration in corneal muscoadhesive samples, lacrimal fluid and aqueous humor samples than the MMF ophthalmic suspension. In addition, C-NS had a much higher concentration than the NS.

Anti-infectious activity of intravitreal injectable voriconazole microspheres on experimental rabbit fungal endophthalmitis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus.

The therapeutic effect of sustained intravitreal injectable voriconazole microspheres (VCZ-MS) on experimental endophthalmitis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus was investigated. VCZ-MS were prepared and evaluated. Vitrectomy was performed on rabbits after intravitreal inoculation of susceptible A.

[Anti-infectious activity of intravitreal injectable voriconazole microspheres on experimental rabbit fungal endophthalmitis of Aspergillus fumigatus].

The therapeutic effect of sustained intravitreal injectable voriconazole microspheres (VCZ-MS) on an experimental endophthalmitis of Aspergillus fumigatus was investigated. VCZ-MS was prepared successfully and its physico-chemical property was also evaluated. Right eyes of albino rabbits were infected with an intravitreal injection of 1 000 CFU x mL(-1) of susceptible Aspergillus fumigatus.

Novel mucoadhesive polysaccharide isolated from Bletilla striata improves the intraocular penetration and efficacy of levofloxacin in the topical treatment of experimental bacterial keratitis.

Objectives: The objective of the present study was to evaluate a novel mucoadhesive polymer extracted from Bletilla striata for ocular delivery of 0.5% levofloxacin in rabbits, and to determine its improved efficacy against experimental keratitis.

Methods: B.

[Experimental study of low molecular weight heparin drug delivery system for prevention of posterior capsular opacification in rabbit eyes].

Objective: To investigate the safety and efficacy of low-molecular-weight heparin drug delivery system (LMWH DDS) for prevention of posterior capsular opacification (PCO) in rabbit eyes.

Methods: (1) To prepare the LMWH DDS by freeze-drying way with Polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) as the carrier, and evaluate its release properties in vitro. (2) Fifty New Zealand albino rabbits (50 eyes) undergoing phacoemulsification were equally divided into five groups: receiving normal saline eye drops (group A), 3 different dose (1 mg, 0.

[The inhibitory effect of pluronic on P-glycoprotein drug pump].

To investigate the inhibitory effect of Pluronic on P-glycoprotein (P-gp) drug efflux pump, Caco-2 cells and animal models were established to study the influence of Pluronic on celiprolol transport across Caco-2 cell monolayer and intestinal mucous membrane with verapamil set as a positive control. Drug concentration was measured by HPLC and the apparent permeability coefficient (P(app)), absorption rate constant (k(a)) and the effective permeability coefficient (P(eff)) were calculated. P(app) of basolateral to apical side and apical to basolateral side was (2.

Studies on preparation and absolute bioavailability of a self-emulsifying system containing puerarin.

The purpose of the study was to develop an optimum formulation of self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) containing puerarin and to evaluate its absolute bioavailability. Using oleic acid as oil, Tween-80 as surfactant and propylene glycol as cosurfactant, a series of mixtures comprising oleic acid, propylene glycol and Tween 80 were prepared and their self-emulsifying properties were studied. Pseudo-ternary phase diagrams were constructed to identify the efficient self-emulsification region and particle sizes of the resultant emulsions were determined using a laser diffraction sizer.

Formulation development and pharmacokinetics of puerarin self-emulsifying drug delivery systems.

The main purpose of this work was to prepare a self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS) for a poorly water-soluble drug, puerarin. The solubility of puerarin was determined in various oils and surfactants. Oleic acid and Tween 80 provided relatively higher solubility.

Optimization of the preparation of nalmefene-loaded sustained-release microspheres using central composite design.

Nalmefene-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) microspheres were prepared by O/O emulsification/solvent evaporation method. The central composite design-response surface methodology was used to optimize and predict the preparation microspheres. Effects of three independent variable variables i.