Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer Cells with Methanesulfonate Salts of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Its Derivatives

A series of 5-aminolevulinic acid and its alkylester methanesulfonates was exploited to photodynamic therapy（PDT） of human lymphocytic cells, U-937 in vitro. The PDT efficiency is influenced by the concentration and incubation time. Generally, for ALA and its alkylester methanesulfonates, the cell survival rate decreases and the accumulation ability of PplX increases with the concentration and incubation time. We found that the longer carbon chain methanesulfonates（C5-S, C6-S, C8-S） exhibit better PDT effect than ALA methanesulfonate. This possibly provides a promising route to the clinical application ofPplX-mediated PDT to cancer cell.

OPTIMIZATIONS FOR 5-AMINOLEVULINIC ACID BASED PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY IN PURGING LEUKEMIA CELL HL60

Objective To optimize experimental parameters for the photosensitization of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) in promyelocytic leukemia cell HL60 and compare them with normal human peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC). Methods ALA incubation time, wavelength applied to irradiate, concentration of ALA incubated, irradiation fluence may modulate the effect of 5-aminolevulinic acid based Photodynamic Therapy (ALA-PDT).The high-pressure mercury lamps of 400W served as light source, the interference filter of 410nm, 432nm, 545nm, 577nm were used to select the specific wavelength. Fluorescence microscope was used to detect the fluorescence intensity and location of protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) endogenously produced by ALA. MTT assay was used to measure the survival of cell. Flow cytometry with ANNEXIN V FITC kit (contains annexin V FITC, binding buffer and PI) was used to detect the mode of cell death. Results ① 1mmol/L ALA incubated 1×105/mL HL60 cell line for 4 hours, the maximum fluorescence of ALA induced PpIX was detected in cytomembrane. ② Irradiated with 410nm for 14.4J/cm2 can result in the minimum survivability of HL60 cell. ③ The main mode of HL60 cell death caused by ALA-PDT is necrosis. Conclusion ALA for 1mmol/L, 4 hours for dark incubation time, 410nm for irradiation wavelength, 14.4J/cm2 for irradiation fluence were the optimal parameters to selectively eliminate promyelocytic leukemia cell HL60 by ALA based PDT. The photosensitization of ALA based PDT caused the necrosis of HL60 cell, so it could be used for inactivation of certain leukemia cells.

Topical 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy improved refractory acne conglobata and perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens rather than hidradenitis suppurativa

Acne conglobata(AC),perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens(PCAS)and hidradenitis suppurativa(HS)are uncommon refractory chronic,inflammatory,scarring diseases but cause serious damage to the quality of life.These three diseases are associated with follicular occlusion.Several studies indicated topical 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy(ALA-PDT)improved follicular occlusion besides acne treatment.So we attempted to apply ALA-PDT to medicine resistant AC,PCAS and HS.Topical ALA-PDT was applied to 10 patients with AC,seven patients with PCAS and three patients with HS for more than three sessions.All the patients completed the dermatology life quality index(DLQI)questionnaire and were assessed for the efficacy at the baseline and on two weeks after each treatment.Adverse effects were recorded at each visit.The results showed 25.5%(5/20,two cases of AC and three cases of PCAS)of patients achieved excellent improvement after three sessions of PDT and another 60.0%(12/20,eight cases of AC and four cases of PCAS)of patients achieved good improvement.15.0%(3/20,three cases of HS)got poor response(<20%lesions clearance).Anotherfive cases(three cases of AC and two cases of PCAS)also achieved excellent response after 5–7 sessions of PDT.We also found that papular/nodular,cyst/abscess showed higher clearance rate than sinus/¯stula(88.5%,86.1%versus 11.1%).DLQI was reduced after three sessions of PDT in AC and PCAS patients rather than HS patients.5-ALA-PDT could improve refractory AC and PCAS but could not lead to improvement in late stage of HS.The e±cacy increased with more treatment sessions.

Comparison of photodynamic therapy for skin cancers and pre-cancers with δ-aminolevulinic acid

Objective:The aim of the study was to compare the effects of photodynamic therapy(PDT) with δ-aminolevulinic acid(ALA) for patients with different kinds of skin cancers and pre-cancers.Methods:The present study enrolled seventyfive cases,which included 17 cases of actinic keratosis(AK),9 cases of Bowen's disease,11 cases of superficial basal cell carcinomas(BCC),23 cases of nodule basal cell carcinomas and 15 cases of squamous cell carcinomas(SCC),and every patient had single lesion.All patients were treated with 20% ALA topically and He-Ne laser weekly for three times,and followed up 1-3 years.Results:After therapy,the rates of complete reaction(CR) were 100% in AK lesions,77.8% in Bowen's diseases,90.9% in superficial BCCs,47.8% in nodule BCCs,and 50.3% in SCCs,which had significant differences among these five kinds of lesions(H = 18.27,P < 0.05).The therapeutic effectiveness of ALA-PDT for AK was superior to that of Bowen's disease(Q = 4.364,P < 0.05),superficial BCC(Q = 5.55,P < 0.01),SCC(Q = 8.94,P < 0.01) and nodule BCC(Q = 17.91,P < 0.01);the effect of Bowen's disease was better than that of SCC(Q = 7.8,P < 0.01),nodule BCC(Q = 13.44,P < 0.01);the effect of superficial BCC was better than that of SCC(Q = 9.73,P < 0.01),nodule BCC(Q = 16.28,P < 0.01),but similar with Bowen's disease(Q = 0.96,P > 0.05);the effect of SCC was better than that of nodule BCC(Q = 17.74,P < 0.01).Conclusion:Our study shows that therapeutic effectiveness of ALA-PDT for AK is best in five diseases,and Bowen's disease and superficial BCC are secondary,while nodule BCC and SCC are at the bottom.

Recent advances in photodynamic diagnosis of gastriccancer using 5-aminolevulinic acid

Photodynamic diagnosis based on 5-aminolevulinic acidinduced protoporphyrin IX has been clinically applied in many fields based upon its evidenced efficacy and adequate safety. In order to establish a personalized medicine approach for treating gastric cancer patients, rapid intraoperative detection of malignant lesions has become important. Feasibility of photodynamic diagnosis using 5-aminolevulinic acid for gastric cancer patients has been investigated, especially for the detection of peritoneal dissemination and lymph node metastasis. This method enables intraoperative realtime fluorescence detection of peritoneal dissemination, exhibiting higher sensitivity than white light observation without histopathological examination. The method also enables detection of metastatic foci within excised lymph nodes, exhibiting a diagnostic accuracy comparable to that of a current molecular diagnostics technique. Although several complicating issues still need to be resolved, such as the effect of tissue autofluorescence and the insufficient depth penetration of excitation light, this simple and rapid method has the potential to become a useful diagnostic tool for gastric cancer, as well as urinary bladder cancer and glioma.

Development of a Photodynamic Diagnosis Method for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and a Luminescence Plate Reader

Purpose: To establish a simple and accurate photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) method for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Methods: OSCC cell lines HSC-2, HSC-3, HSC-4, and Sa3, and normal human oral keratinocytes (HOK) were used. First, we examined the amount of cells needed to detect differences in fluorescence intensities for PDD. OSCC cell lines were adjusted to concentrations of 1 × 104 (104), 1 × 105 (105), and 1 × 106 (106) cells/ml. The experimental groups comprised a group with 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA (+)), and a group without 5-ALA (5-ALA (-)). For each OSCC cell line, 100 μl of each concentration of cells of the 5-ALA groups was seeded onto fluorescence plates, and fluorescence intensity was measured at 60-min intervals for 240 min. Results are expressed as the ratio of fluorescence intensity in 5-ALA (+) to 5-ALA (-). As cells at the concentration of 106 cells/ml provided the clearest results, fluorescence intensities of all cell lines were measured using this concentration at 20-min intervals for 700 min using the same methods. Results: The 5-ALA (+) to (-) ratio increased in a cell concentration-dependent manner at 240 min;the ratio was highest with 106 cells/ml and lowest with 104 cells/ml. With 106 cells/ml in the 5-ALA (+) group, fluorescence intensity increased in a metabolic time-dependent manner;the increase was highest in HSC-2 cells, followed by HSC-4 cells, HSC-3 cells, Sa3 cells, and HOK. Fluorescence intensity was significantly enhanced after 40 min in HSC-2, HSC-3, and HSC-4 cells, after 60 min in Sa3 cells, and after 100 min in HOK compared to the 5-ALA (-) group (P < 0.05). Moreover, fluorescence intensity was significantly increased in OSCC cell lines compared to HOK after 40 min. Conclusion: Early detection of OSCC is possible by screening only microplate reader measurements of fluorescence intensity for PDD.

5-aminolaevulinic Acid-photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Cervical Condylomata Acuminata

Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of photodynamic therapy （PDT） with topical 5-aminolaevulinic acid （ALA） on cervical condylomata acuminata. Methods Patients with cervical condylomata （n=30） were allocated into primary and recurrent group, and were given topical ALA under occlusive dressing for 3 hours followed by irradiation with semiconductor laser at a dose of 100 Jcm 2 and a power of 100 roW. The treatment was repeated 7 days later if the lesion was not completely removed after the first treatment. Complete response rate and recurrence rate of wart lesions as well as rate of adverse reaction were analyzed. Results The total complete response rate of PDT was 100% and the total recurrence rate was 5% after 3 months of follow-up. Recurrence rate of recurrent group was significantly lower than that of prior managements （100%, P〈0.01）. The side effects of PDT in patients mainly included mild burning and/or stinging restricted to the illuminated areas, and was significant lower than their own control （25% vs. 100%, P〈0.05）. Conclusion Compared with conventional therapies, topical application of ALA-PDT is a simple, effective, safe, well-tolerated, and low recurrence rate treatment for cervical condylomata acuminata.

Photodynamic therapy with topical aminolevulinic acid

Photodynamic therapy(PDT) is a relatively new therapy in dermatology that uses the topical application of a porphyrin derivative to selectively destroy a cutaneous target. The action is implemented by the application of a specific light frequency. The ability of porphyrin to selectively target tumor tissue has been known since the 1960 s. In the late 1970 s, the underlying mechanism was defined, and Dougherty's discovery of the first chromophore led to the production and commercialization of Photofrin. Many other chromophores that can act as photosensitizers have been studied since then, with aminolevulinic acid currently the most commonly used chromophore in clinical practice. PDT is simple, minimally invasive and can be administered on an outpatient basis. The efficacy of PDT has been proven for actinic keratosis, Bowen's disease and basal cell carcinoma; another of its well-known applications is the treatment of photoaging. Indications for its use are continuously increasing, and promising results are reported for various skin diseases. In this paper we report the mechanism of action of PDT with aminolevulinic acid, the literature concerning the most common diseases treated with PDT and the subsequent level of evidence.

Clinical applications of 5-aminolevulinic acid-mediated fluorescence for gastric cancer

5-aminolevulinic acid(ALA) is a naturally occurring amino acid that is a protoporphyrin IX(Pp IX) precursor and a next-generation photosensitive substance. After exogenous administration of ALA, Pp IX specifically accumulates in cancer cells owing to the impaired metabolism of ALA to Pp IX in mitochondria, which results in a red fluorescence following irradiation with blue light and the formation of singlet oxygen. Fluorescence navigation by photodynamic diagnosis(PDD) using ALA provides good visualization and detection of gastric cancer lesions and is a potentially valuable diagnostic tool for gastric cancer for evaluating both the surgical resection margins and extension of the lesion. Furthermore, PDD using ALA might be used to detect peritoneal metastases during preoperative staging laparoscopy, where it could provide useful information for the selection of a therapeutic approach. Another promising application for this modality is in the evaluation of lymph node metastases. Photodynamic therapy(PDT) using ALA to cause selective damage based on the accumulation of a photosensitizer in malignant tissue is expected to be a non-invasive endoscopic treatment for superficial early gastric cancer. ALA has the potential to be used not only as a diagnostic agent but also as a therapeutic drug, resulting in a new strategy for cancer diagnosis and therapy. Here, we review the current use of PDD and PDT in gastric cancer and evaluate its future potential beyond conventional modalities combined with a light energy upconverter, a light-emitting diode and nearinfrared rays as light sources.

5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA): Analysis of Preclinical and Safety Literature

Problem: 5-ALA has been used for many years at relatively high dose amounts in single doses for photodynamic therapy and immunofluorescence of tumors. An analysis of compiled data relating to safety and any side-effects about the use of 5-ALA at low doses has not yet been published. Purpose: This report analyzes data about the safety of the use of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA) in low doses as a supplement over an extended period of time. Methods: This investigation is a systematic analysis of the current literature ((Medline, and SBI) and snowballing techniques) related to the safety and efficacy of 5-ALA in animals and humans. Clinical trials in progress using 5-ALA were also analyzed. Constant comparative analyses were used to synthesize the findings. Results: The safety of low-dose 5-ALA as a supplement has been demonstrated by animal and human studies. The results suggest that none of the investigations document the presence of symptoms or abnormal laboratory results of clinical significance. The minor laboratory changes documented were judged not clinically significant.

CO_(2)LASER PLUS PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY VERSUS CO_(2)LASER IN THE TREATMENT OF CONDYLOMA ACUMINATUM:A RANDOMIZED COMPARATIVE STUDY

To compare the efficacy and safety of CO_(2)laser plus 5-aminolevulinic acid(ALA)photodynamic therapy(PDT)with CO_(2)laser for the treatment of multiple condyloma acuminatum(CA),120 patients with multiple CA were allocated into two groups—combined group(CO_(2)laser plus ALA-PDT,n=60)and CO_(2)laser group(CO_(2)laser plus placebo-PDT,n=60).After CO_(2)laser,a 20%ALA or a placebo solution was applied to the CA area 3 h before illumination with red light(635 nm,100mW/cm^(2),80 J/cm^(2)).The treatment was repeated seven days after the first treatment if the lesions were not completely resolved.The complete response rate,recurrence rate and adverse effects in the two groups were analyzed.After two treatments,the complete response rates in the CO_(2)laser group and combined group were 100%(509/509)and 100%(507/507)in the CA(p>0:05),respectively.The recurrence rates in the CO_(2)laser group and combined group were 44.9%(229/509)and 10.6%(54/507)in the CA(p<0:05),respectively.The adverse effects in CO_(2)laser group was more than that in combined group.The combined group is a more effective treatment for multiple CA compared with CO_(2)laser group.T/S.Style the highlighted text as abstract.

Low Frequency Ultrasonication Induced Antitumor Effect in 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Treated Malignant Glioma

We investigated the feasibility of sonodynamic therapy for glioma by low frequency ultrasoundwith5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA), a precursor of protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) in heme synthetic process. In vivo tumor model was made by inoculating human glioma cell line U87-MG subcutaneously in nude mice. The tumor was sonicated by 25-kHz ultrasound 4 hours following administration of 5-ALA. The tumor size decreased in 5-ALA administered (ALA(+)US(+)) mice, while increased in non-5-ALA administrated (ALA(-)US(+)) mice and non-sonicated mice (ALA(+)US(-)). The immunohistochemical analysis revealed an apoptotic change in tumor tissue of ALA(+)US(+) mice. The results showed the therapeutic effect of 25 kHz ultrasound for the glioma in 5-ALA administered tumor-bearing mice by inducing apoptotic change of tumor cells. This is a first report to elucidate the feasibility of therapeutic use of 25 kHz, relatively low frequency, ultrasound in sonodynamic therapy using 5-ALA as a sonosensitizer precursor. The utilization of this frequency will contribute to the development of sonodynamic therapy for gliomas and the spread of this technique in many hospitals that possess ultrasonic aspirators.

Clinical Effect of Photodynamic Therapy Combined Cryotherapy on Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer

The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical efficacy of photodynamic combined freezing in patients with non-melanoma skin cancer(NMSC).First,according to the treatment regimen,96 patients with NMSC were divided into study group(n=50)and control group(n=46).The control group was treated with 5-amino-ketovalic acid photodynamic therapy(ALAPDT),while the study group was treated with ala-PDT combined with cryotherapy.Visual analogue scale(VAS)scores,visual satisfaction,clinical efficacy,adverse reactions,and progression-free survival were compared between the two groups.The results showed that VAS score in the study group was slightly higher than that in the control group,but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).The appearance satisfaction and total effective rate of patients in the study group were higher than those in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The total incidence of adverse reactions in the study group was slightly higher than that in the control group,but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).3 years progressionfree survival time and 3 years progression-free survival rate were compared between the two groups,and the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Therefore,the combination of PDT and cryotherapy for non-melanoma skin cancer has a good clinical effect,which is conducive to the recovery of skin lesions,high patient satisfaction,fewer adverse reactions,and longer progression-free survival.In addition,the combined therapy can provide a new treatment idea for non-melanoma skin cancer patients who are not suitable for surgical treatment.

Evaluation of photodynamic therapy of skin cancers with δ-aminolevulinic acid

Objective To use δ-aminolevulinic acid induced photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) increasingly in treating skin cancers and other diseases in many countries and to explore the efficacy of ALA-PDT for skin cancers in China. Methods Eighty-eight patients, including 34 cases of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), 32 cases of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), two cases of basal-squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC), one case of verrucuous carcinoma, nine cases of Bowen disease, two cases Paget disease of the nipple and eight cases of extramammary Paget disease, were treated by the δ-aminolevulinic acid induced photodynamic therapy first in China from 1997 to 2000. Results All BCC, including 11 cases of superficial lesions and 29 solid lesions, achieved complete reaction (CR) by 1-4 times of the ALA-PDT. Except one patient with adenoid SCC (grade Ⅲ), all SCC (grade Ⅰ and grade Ⅱ) patients achieved complete remission by 3-6 times of ALA-PDT. All Bowen diseases achieved complete reaction by 1-4 times. Although for Paget diseases it could not cure the disease simply by ALA-PDT, it could control the symptoms. The recurrence rates were 11% (4/34) for BCC, and 22% (7/32) for SCC by following up 1-3 years after the therapy. The continuous therapy is still effective. Conclusions ALA-PDT is an effective, non-traumatic treatment for patients with BCC, SCC, Bowen and Paget diseases. It is especially suitable for older and weaker patients or those who are not tolerable to other therapies. It also has a unique advantage for tumors in specific anatomical areas. It is a new alternative modality for skin cancer therapies.

5-氨基酮戊酸光动力治疗对鲍温病皮损中p53 Caveolin-1表达的影响

目的:探讨5-氨基酮戊酸光动力疗法对鲍温病皮损中p53、Caveolin-1表达的影响及意义。方法:运用5-氨基酮戊酸光动力疗法治疗鲍温病及周围正常皮肤组织各40例,采用免疫组织化学技术(SP法)检测光动力治疗前后鲍温病及周围正常皮肤组织中p53、Caveolin-1的阳性细胞表达率。结果:治疗前p53蛋白在正常皮肤组织及BD中表达的阳性率分别为10%、40%(χ^(2)=11.202,P<0.001),差异有统计学意义。治疗后p53在正常皮肤组织及BD的阳性率为10%、5%(χ^(2)=0.712,P=0.399),两者间差异无统计学意义。治疗前后p53在BD中的阳性表达率差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=14.811,P<0.001)。治疗前Caveolin-1在正常皮肤组织及BD中阳性表达率为15%、55%(χ^(2)=14.449,P<0.001),两者间差异有统计学意义。治疗后正常皮肤组织及BD中Caveolin-1的阳性率为5%、12.5%(χ^(2)=0.816,P=0.366),差异无统计学意义。治疗前后Caveolin-1在BD中的阳性表达率差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=19.013,P<0.001)。BD中p53与Caveolin-1阳性表达呈正相关性(r=0.533,P=0.015)。结论:p53及Caveolin-1的高表达可能与BD的发生密切关联,且ALA-PDT能够抑制p53及Caveolin-1的表达,从而抑制疾病的发展。通过更大样本量的研究,p53及Caveolin-1可能会成为皮肤相关疾病的诊断工具,并为其治疗提供新的靶点。

5-氨基酮戊酸光动力疗法联合咪喹莫特对皮肤基底细胞癌的疗效及对血清可溶性Fas、FasL水平的影响

目的探究5-氨基酮戊酸光动力疗法联合咪喹莫特对皮肤基底细胞癌的疗效及对血清可溶性Fas、FasL水平的影响。方法选取接受手术治疗的皮肤基底细胞癌患者96例,按随机数表法将其分为联合组(48例)与对照组(48例)。对照组患者单独采用5-氨基酮戊酸光动力疗法治疗6周,联合组患者采用5-氨基酮戊酸光动力疗法联合咪喹莫特涂抹治疗,持续治疗6周。比较两组患者治疗结束后临床疗效、伤口愈合情况、不良反应发生率以及患者治疗前后生活质量(GQOLI-74)评分及血清可溶性Fas和FasL水平。结果治疗结束后,联合组患者总有效率和伤口愈合率均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗结束后,联合组和对照组患者生活质量各维度评分均升高,且联合组高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);联合组和对照组患者血清可溶性Fas和FasL水平均降低,且联合组低于对照组;差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗期间,联合组患者不良反应发生率与对照组相当,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论相比于单纯采用5-氨基酮戊酸光动力疗法治疗,5-氨基酮戊酸光动力疗法联合咪喹莫特涂抹治疗皮肤基底细胞癌临床效果更明显,可以降低血清可溶性Fas和FasL水平,提高患者生活质量。

中医外治法联合光动力治疗中重度痤疮的疗效及安全性

目的探讨中医外治法联合5-氨基酮戊酸光动力治疗中重度痤疮的有效性及安全性。方法根据纳排标准将入选的52例中重度痤疮患者按治疗方式不同分为治疗组及对照组,治疗组给予患者中医外治法联合光动力治疗,对照组仅给予光动力治疗,每组治疗3次,疗程共计6周。比较两组治疗的有效率、不良反应、患者生活质量改善等情况。结果第12周,两组患者痤疮综合分级系统评分较治疗前均明显降低,且治疗组低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗组有效率(92.30%)显著高于对照组(84.70%,P<0.05),治疗组主要不良反应为预处理时可耐受的疼痛。两组共有的主要不良反应为照光时的疼痛、照光后一过性红斑、水肿等,经对症处理可好转,安全性较好。结论中医外治法联合光动力治疗中重度痤疮疗效确切,起效快,优于单独光动力治疗,且具有良好的安全性,值得临床推广应用。

5-氨基酮戊酸光动力疗法治疗非黑色素瘤性皮肤癌患者的临床疗效

目的探讨5-氨基酮戊酸光动力疗法(ALA-PDT)治疗非黑色素瘤性皮肤癌(NMSC)患者的临床疗效。方法根据治疗方案的不同将52例NMSC患者分为A组(25例)和B组(27例),A组患者接受手术治疗,B组患者在A组的基础上接受ALA-PDT治疗。比较两组患者的临床疗效、血清学指标[转录中介因子1-γ(TIF1-γ)、Nodal、白细胞介素-1β(IL-1β)、转化生长因子-β1(TGF-β1)]、皮损面积、生活质量[生活质量综合评定问卷-74(GQOLI-74)]及外观满意度。结果B组患者的总有效率、外观总满意度均高于A组,差异均有统计学意义(P﹤0.05)。治疗后4周,两组患者TIF1-γ、Nodal、IL-1β、TGF-β1水平均低于本组治疗前,皮损面积均小于本组治疗前,GQOLI-74各维度评分均高于本组治疗前,B组患者TIF1-γ、Nodal、IL-1β、TGF-β1水平均低于A组,皮损面积小于A组,GQOLI-74各维度评分均高于A组,差异均有统计学意义(P﹤0.05)。结论ALA-PDT治疗NMSC患者效果较好,可降低血清学指标水平,减小皮损面积,提高患者外观满意度和生活质量。

ALA-PDT联合他克莫司软膏对玫瑰痤疮患者症状缓解时间及生活质量的影响

目的:探究5-氨基酮戊酸-光动力疗法(ALA-PDT)联合他克莫司软膏对玫瑰痤疮患者症状缓解时间及生活质量的影响。方法:选取2020年6月—2023年8月中国人民解放军陆军第七十三集团军医院接收的90例玫瑰痤疮患者,以随机数字表法分为两组,即对照组(n=45)、观察组(n=45)。对照组用他克莫司软膏治疗,观察组予以ALA-PDT联合他克莫司软膏治疗,均治疗4周。比较两组疗效、症状缓解时间、症状积分及生活质量[皮肤病生活质量指数(DLQI)]。结果:与对照组比,观察组总有效率高,症状缓解时间均早,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗后,两组症状积分、DLQI评分均下降,且观察组均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:ALA-PDT联合他克莫司软膏治疗玫瑰痤疮可提高效果,缩短症状缓解时间,提高患者生活质量。

光动力疗法联合CO_(2)激光治疗尖锐湿疣患者的疗效及对Ang-2、HBD-2、Bcl-2和IL-8水平的影响

目的探讨光动力疗法联合CO_(2)激光治疗尖锐湿疣(CA)的疗效及对促血管生成素-2(Ang-2)、人β-防御素2(HBD-2)、B淋巴细胞瘤-2基因(Bcl-2)、白介素-8(IL-8)水平的影响。方法选取2021年1月至2022年10月苏州大学附属常熟医院收治的68例CA患者作为研究对象。采用随机数字表法将其分为激光组和光动力组,每组34例。激光组采用CO_(2)激光治疗,光动力组在激光组基础上联合使用5-氨基酮戊酸光动力疗法(ALA-PDT)治疗,比较两组临床疗效、皮损组织中人乳头瘤病毒(HPV)转阴率、治疗前后外周血水平变化,统计两组治疗期间不良反应发生情况。结果治疗后6个月,光动力组总复发率显著低于激光组,光动力组治疗总有效率显著高于激光组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后1、2、3、6个月,两组皮损组织HPV转阴率逐渐升高,且光动力组HPV转阴率显著高于激光组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组Ang-2、IL-8、Bcl-2水平均显著降低(P<0.05),HBD-2显著升高(P<0.05),且光动力组治疗后上述指标与激光组比较,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组不良反应发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论ALA-PDT联合CO_(2)激光治疗CA患者的疗效显著,可促进HPV转阴,改善患者免疫相关指标,安全性好。