Objective To explore the effect of the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in China goat in vitro. Methods MSCs from the bone marrow of China goat were cultured. The third passage of MSCs were treated with PRP in the PRP group (the experimental group), but the cells were cultured with only the fetal calf serum (FCS) in the FCS group (the control group). The morphology and proliferation of the cells were observed by an inverted phase contrast microscope. The effect of PRP on proliferation of MSCs was examined by the MTT assay at 2,4,6 and 8 days. Furthermore, MSCs were cultured withdexamethasone(DEX)or PRP; alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and the calcium stainingwere used to evaluate the effect of DEX or PRP on osteogenic differatiation of MSCs at 18 days. The results from the PRP group were compared with those from the FCS group. Results The time for the MSCs confluence in the PRP group was earlier than that in the FCS group when observed under the inverted phase contrast microscope. The MTT assay showed that at 2, 4, 6 and 8 days the mean absorbance values were 0.252±0.026, 0.747±0.042, 1.173±0.067, and 1.242±0.056 in the PRP group, but 0.137±0.019, 0.436±0.052, 0.939±0.036, and 1.105±0.070 in the FCS group. The mean absorbance value was significantly higher in the PRP group than in the FCS group at each observation time (P<0.01). Compared with the FCS group, the positive-ALP cells and the calcium deposition were decreased in the PRP group; however, DEX could increase boththe number of the positiveALP cells and the calcium deposition. Conclusion The PRP can promote proliferation of the MSCs of China goats in vitro but inhibit osteogenic differentiation.
Objective To investigate the interleukin-17 (IL-17) levels changes in both synovial fluid and venous plasma of patients with primary knee osteoarthritis (OA) after intra-articular injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Methods Between January 2015 and January 2016, 30 patients with primary knee OA were treated by intra-articular injection of PRP once a week for 3 weeks (trial group). Thirty healthy individuals were recruited into the study as control. There was no significant difference in gender, age, and body mass index between 2 groups (P>0.05). Visual analogue scale (VAS) score and Knee Society Score (KSS) were used to evaluate pain level and function of the knee for patients with OA. The IL-17 levels in both venous plasma and synovial fluid were measured before injection and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after injection in trial group and the IL-17 levels in venous plasma were measured in control group. The levels were determined using ELISA method. Results There was no knee joint swelling, fever, local infection, or other uncomfortable symptoms for all patients in process of PRP injection. All patients were followed up 13.5 months on average (range, 12-15 months). In trial group, the VAS scores at different time points after injection were significantly lower than that before injection (P<0.05). And the KSS scores at different time points after injection were significantly higher than that before injection (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in VAS and KSS scores between different time points after injection (P>0.05). The IL-17 levels in venous plasma before and after injection in trial group were significantly higher than that in control group (P<0.05). The IL-17 levels in venous plasma at each time point after injection were significantly lower than that before injection (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in IL-17 levels in both venous plasma and synovial fluid between different time points after injection (P>0.05). Conclusion Intra-articular injection of PRP can significantly release the pain symptoms, improve joint function, and reduce IL-17 levels in both synovial fluid and venous plasma of the patients with knee OA, but IL-17 levels can not reduce to normal level.
Perioperative monitoring of blood coagulation is critical to better understand causes of hemorrhage, to guide hemostatic therapies, and to predict the risk of bleeding. Point-of-care (POC) coagulation monitoring devices assessing the viscoelastic properties of whole blood may overcome several limitations of routine coagulation tests in the perioperative setting. The advantage of these techniques is that they have the potential to measure the clotting process, starting with fibrin formation and continue through to clot retraction and fibrinolysis at the bedside, with minimal delays. Furthermore, the coagulation status of patients is assessed in whole blood, allowing the plasmatic coagulation system to interact with platelets and red blood cells, and thereby providing useful additional information on platelet function. Viscoelastic POC coagulation devices are increasingly being used in clinical practice, especially in the management of patients undergoing cardiac and liver surgery, assessment of hypo-and hypercoagulable states, guiding pro- and anticoagulant therapies, monitoring of antiplatelet therapy and procoagulant therapy. To ensure optimal accuracy and performance, standardized procedures for blood sampling and handling, strict quality controls and trained personnel are required.
ObjectiveTo identify and observe the pathogenic genes and clinical phenotypes of a family with a special platelet phenotype, Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome type 6 (HSP6). MethodsA retrospective clinical study. In November 2019, one proband and three family members from six HSP families who visited Henan Eye Hospital were included in the study. The child's medical history and family history were inquired in detail. The proband and all family members underwent best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), fundus color photography, frequency-domain optical coherence tomography, and general physical examination. The proband underwent platelet transmission electron microscopy (PTEM) and colonoscopy. Peripheral venous blood was collected from the proband, her parents and younger brother, and genomic DNA was extracted. Whole exome sequencing (WES) was used to screen pathogenic genes and their loci. Bioinformatics analysis determines the pathogenicity of gene variation sites. Fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blot were used to verify the related variations. ResultsThe proband (Ⅱ-1) was a 7-year-old female. The BCVA in both eyes was 0.1, who exhibited mild horizontal nystagmus and iris depigmentation. Fundus examination revealed obvious depigmentation and an underdeveloped fovea centralis. At the age of 7, the patient underwent colonoscopy due to acute gastrointestinal bleeding. A polyp approximately 5 mm in size was found on the floor of the sigmoid colon, with erosion and mucosal leukoplakia on its surface. PTEM showed that the number of platelet dense granules was normal, but the nuclei were small or exhibited low compactness. The skin on both lower legs showed pigmentation. The clinical phenotypes of the proband’s parents (Ⅰ-1, Ⅰ-2) and younger brother (Ⅱ-2) showed no obvious abnormalities. WES revealed that the proband carried compound heterozygous variants in exon 1 of the HPS6 gene: c.60_64dup (p.L22fs) (M1) and c.1147_1148del (p.L383fs) (M2). The mother carried the M1 variant, while the father and younger brother carried the M2 variant. Bioinformatics analysis predicted that both variants were pathogenic. RT-qPCR results showed that, compared with the relative expression level of HPS6wt mRNA, the relative expression levels of HPS6L22fs and HPS6L383fs mRNA were significantly decreased (t = 3.549, 4.560; P<0.05). Western blot analysis demonstrated that the HPS6L383fs protein was truncated, whereas the HPS6L22fs protein was not detected. ConclusionsThis family is a special HPS6 with a normal number of dense platelet granules. The compound heterozygous variations of M1 and M2 in the HPS6 gene are pathogenic genes in this family.
Objective To compare the difference of the changes of platelet counts after splenectomy between the patients with splenic rupture and patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension, and to analyze the possible reasons and clinical significance. Methods The platelet count of 47 splenic rupture patients and 36 cirrhosis patients who had been carried out splenectomy from July 2008 to December 2009 in our hospital were counted, and the differences in platelet count and it’s change tendency of two groups were compared. Results In the splenic rupture group,the platelet count of all 47 patients increased abnormally after operation, the maxlmum value of platelet count among 300×109/L-600×109/L in 6 cases,600×109/L-900×109/L in 21 cases,and above 900×109/L in 20 cases. In the cirrhosis group,the maxlmum value of platelet count after operation was above 300×109/L in 26 cases,100×109/L-300×109/L in 8 cases,and below 100×109/L in 2 cases. The difference of maxlmum value of platelet count in the two groups had statistic significance(P=0.00). Compared with the cirrhosis group, the platelet count increased more significant and decreased more slow in splenic rupture group(P<0.05).The abnormal days and rising range of platelet count were higher in patient with Child A than Child B and C(P=0.006,P=0.002). Conclusions The change of platelet count after operation in splenic rupture group was obviously different from cirrhosis group because of the difference of the liver function and body situation of patients. To patients with splenic rupture or cirrhosis, appropriate treatment based on the platelet count and liver function could obtain good therapeutic effect.
【摘要】 目的 評價重組人血小板生成素(rhTPO)治療腫瘤化療后血小板減少的療效和安全性。 方法 2008年12月-2009年10月收住惡性腫瘤患者45例,在化療后出現血小板減少,隨機分為A、B組,A組皮下注射rhTPO(15 000 U/d),B組皮下注射白細胞介素-11(1.5 mg/d),動態監測注射后血小板生長情況。 結果 A組血小板計數的最低值明顯高于B組(Plt;0.05);A組血小板開始恢復時間較B組明顯縮短(Plt;0.01);血小板恢復至100×109/L以上所需時間A組較B組明顯縮短(Plt;0.05),分別為(6.18±4.20)和(10.46±4.54) d,血小板恢復的最高值兩組差異無統計學意義(Pgt;0.05);B組有2例患者化療后需要輸入外源性血小板,A組無患者需要輸入血小板;與B組比較,A組較少發生不良反應,患者可以耐受。 結論 重組人血小板生成素是一種治療化療后出現血小板減少的有效方法。【Abstract】 Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of recombinant human thrombopoietin (rhTPO) on chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia. Methods Forty-five in-patients with malignant tumor from December 2008 to October 2009 who had thrombocytopenia after chemotherapy were randomly divided into A and B groups. The patients in group A underwent the hypodermic injection with rhTPO (15 000 U/d) while in group B with interleukin-11 (1.5 mg/d);the platelet count was checked consecutively. Results Compared with that in group B, the platelet count was obviously higher (Plt;0.01) and the time of declined platelet count beginning to recover was significantly shorter in group A. The time of platelet count increasing to 100×109/L was within (6.18±4.20) days in group B which was significantly shorter than (10.46±4.54) days in group B (Plt;0.05). However, no significant was found between the two groups in the maximal platelet count (Pgt;0.05). Two patients needed platelet transfusion in group B and no one did in group A. Conclusion rhTPO is safe and effective for chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia.
Purpose To assess the efficacy of pars plana vitrectomy,autologous platelet concentrate and gas tamponade for the treatment of full-thickness idiopathic macular holes. Methods The procedures consisted of pars plana vitrectomy with removal of posterior cortical vitreous,air-fluid exchange, instillation of autologous platelet concentrate onto the posterior pole and 20%~30%SF6 tamponade,were performed in treating 6 eyes of 6 patients with idiopathic macular holes. The patients were instructed to lie in a supine position for l hour after surgery,then adviced to remain in a facedown position for 2 weeks. Results Flattening of the surrounding retina and closure of the hole were achieved postoperatively in all the 6 affected eyes.Visual acuity improved two lines or more in 5 eyes (83.3%).Four eyes(66.7%)reached a postoperative visual acuity of 0.3 or more. Retinal detachment ocurred in one eye owing to peripheral new hole formation. Conclusion Pars plana vitrectomy, autologous platelet concentrate and gas tamponade for the treatment of full-thickness idiopathic macular holes are able to close macular hole and improve the visual acuity. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis,1998,14:14-15)
Objective Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can enhance the chondrocyte prol iferation and repair of cartilage defects. To explore the safety and efficacy of intra-knee-articular injection of PRP to treat knee articular cartilage degeneration by comparing with injecting sodium hyaluronate (SH). Methods Thirty consecutive patients (30 knees) with knee articular cartilage degeneration were selected between January 2010 and June 2010. According to different injections, 30 patients wererandomly divided into PRP group (test group, n=15) and SH group (control group, n=15). There was no significant difference in gender, age, body mass index, and Kellgren-Lawrence grade between 2 groups (P gt; 0.05). Test group received 3.5 mL of PRP intra-knee-articular injections while control group received 2 mL of SH during the same time period. Both treatments were administered in series of 3 intra-knee-articular injections at 3-week intervals. Then, adverse reactions were recorded. International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score, and Lequesne index were used for evaluation of treatment results. Results The patients of 2 groups were followed up 6 months. There were significant differences in IKDC score, WOMAC score, and Lequesne index between pre- and post-injection in 2 groups (P lt; 0.05); no significant difference was found between different time points (3, 4, and 6 months) in test group (P gt; 0.05), while significant differences were found between the postoperative 6th month and the postoperative 3rd and 4th months in control group (P lt; 0.05). There was no significant difference in IKDC score, WOMAC score, and Lequesne index between 2 groups within 4 months (P gt; 0.05), but the effectiveness of test group was significantly better than that of control group at 6 months after injection (P lt; 0.05). Adverse reactions occurred in 12 patients (31 injections) of test group and in 12 patients (30 injections) of control group. No significant difference in onset time, termination time, and duration of adverse reactions were found between 2 groups (P gt; 0.05). Conclusion Intra-knee-articular injection of PRP to treat knee articular cartilage degeneration is safe, which can alleviate symptoms of pain and swell ing and improve the qual ity of l ife of patients; however, further data of large samples and long-term follow-up are needed to confirm the safety and effectiveness.