Liver ischaemic preconditioning (IPC) is known to protect the liver from the detrimental effects of ischaemic-reperfusion injury (IRI), which contributes significantly to the morbidity and mortality following majo...Liver ischaemic preconditioning (IPC) is known to protect the liver from the detrimental effects of ischaemic-reperfusion injury (IRI), which contributes significantly to the morbidity and mortality following major liver surgery. Recent studies have focused on the role of IPC in liver regeneration, the precise mechanism of which are not completely understood. This review discusses the current understanding of the mechanism of liver regeneration and the role of IPC in this setting. Relevant articles were reviewed from the published literature using the Medline database. The search was performed using the keywords "liver", "ischaemic reperfusion', "ischaemic preconditioning", "regeneration", "hepatectomy" and "transplantation". The underlying mechanism of liver regeneration is a complex process involving the interaction of cytokines, growth factors and the metabolic demand of the liver. IPC, through various mediators, promotes liver regeneration by up-regulating growth-promoting factors and suppresses growth-inhibiting factors as well as damaging stresses. The increased understanding of the cellular mechanisms involved in IPC will enable the development of alternative treatment modalities aimed at promoting liver regeneration following major liver resection and transplantation.展开更多
AIM: To determine whether the elevated vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression produced by the transfected vascular endothelial cells (VECs) could stimulate angiogenesis of the graft islets and exert its ...AIM: To determine whether the elevated vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression produced by the transfected vascular endothelial cells (VECs) could stimulate angiogenesis of the graft islets and exert its effect on the graft function. METHODS: Thirty diabetic recipient rats were divided into three groups (n = 10 per group). In the control group,300 IEQ islets were transplanted in each rat under the capsule of the right kidney,which were considered as marginal grafts. In the VEC group,VEC together with the islets were transplanted in each rat. In the VEGF group,VEC transfected by pIRES2-EGFP/ VEGF165 plasmid and the islets were transplanted in each rat. Blood glucose and insulin levels were evaluated every other day after operation. Intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT) was performed 10 d after the transplantation. Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was used to evaluate the histological features of the graft islets. Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect insulin-6,VEGF and CD34 (MVD) expression in the graft islets. RESULTS: Blood glucose and insulin levels in the VEGF group restored to normal 3 d after transplantation. In contrast,diabetic rats receiving the same islets with or without normal VECs displayed moderate hyperglycemia and insulin,without a significant difference between these two groups. IVGTT showed that both the amplitude of blood glucose induction and the kinetics of blood glucose in the VEGF group restored to normal after transplantation. H&E and immunohistochemical staining showed the presence of a large amount of graft islets under the capsule of the kidney,which were positively stained with insulin-6 and VEGF antibodies in the VEGF group. In the cell masses,CD34-stained VECs were observed. The similar masses were also seen in the other two groups,but with a fewer positive cells stained with insulin-6 and CD34 antibodies. No VEGF-positive cells appeared in these groups. Microvessel density (MVD) was significantly higher in the VEGF group compared to the other two groups. CONCLUSION: Elevated VEGF production by trans-fected vascular endothelial cells in the site of islet transplantation stimulates angiogenesis of the islet grafts. The accelerated islet revascularization in early stage could improve the outcome of islet transplantation,and enhance the graft survival.展开更多
Objective:To study the time-course of the regeneration of GAP-43+ nerve, and the effects of NGF and TrkA on this process. Methods: Adult Wistar rats underwent splenectomy and splenic autotransplantation, or sham-opera...Objective:To study the time-course of the regeneration of GAP-43+ nerve, and the effects of NGF and TrkA on this process. Methods: Adult Wistar rats underwent splenectomy and splenic autotransplantation, or sham-operation. On day 7, 14, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 180 after surgery, the density of GAP-43+ nerve fibers in spleen tissues were measured with the immunohistochemistry followed by computer image analysis. The expressions of GAP-43, NGF and TrkA were determined with in situ hybrdization, and their mRNA levels were detected with RT-PCR and image analysis qualification. Results: (1) The GAP-43+ nerve fibers began their regeneration on 30 d after operation and extended from greater omentum into splenic autotransplants. Density of the nerve fibers gradually became greater and almost normal 180 d after operation. (2) In splenic autografts, the mRNA expression of GAP-43, NGF and TrkA appeared on day 30 after the operation, gradually reached the peak on day 90. Conclusion: The renascent GAP-43+ nerve fibers may come from the greater omentum packaging the splenic autografts and NGF and TrkA can promote the nerval regeneration in the autotransplant spleen tissues.展开更多
AIM: To describe the radiological findings of a macro-regenerative nodule (MRN) in the liver of pre-transplantation biliary atresia (BA) patients and to correlate it with histological findings. METHODS: Between August...AIM: To describe the radiological findings of a macro-regenerative nodule (MRN) in the liver of pre-transplantation biliary atresia (BA) patients and to correlate it with histological findings. METHODS: Between August 1990 and November 2007, 144 BA patients underwent liver transplantation (LT) at our institution. The pre-transplantation computer tomograghy (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings were reviewed and correlated with the post-transplantation pathological findings. RESULTS: Nine tumor lesions in 7 patients were diagnosed in explanted livers. The post-transplantation pathological findings showed that all the lesions were MRNs without malignant features. No small nodule was detected by either MRI or CT. Of the 8 detectable lesions, 6 (75%) were in the central part of the liver, 5 (63%) were larger than 5 cm, 5 (63%) had intra- tumor tubular structures, 3 (38%) showed enhancing fibrous septa, 3 (38%) had arterial enhancement in CT, one (13%) showed enhancement in MRI, and one (13%) had internal calcifications. CONCLUSION: Although varied in radiological appearance, MRN can be differentiated from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in most of BA patients awaiting LT. The presence of an arterial-enhancingnodule does not imply that LT is withheld solely on the basis of presumed malignancy by imaging studies. Liver biopsy may be required in aid of diagnostic imaging to exclude malignancy.展开更多
If only at a small scale,islet transplantation has successfully addressed what ought to be the primary endpoint of any cell therapy:the functional replenishment of damaged tissue in patients.After years of less-thanop...If only at a small scale,islet transplantation has successfully addressed what ought to be the primary endpoint of any cell therapy:the functional replenishment of damaged tissue in patients.After years of less-thanoptimal approaches to immunosuppression,recent advances consistently yield long-term graft survival rates comparable to those of whole pancreas transplantation.Limited organ availability is the main hurdle that stands in the way of the widespread clinical utilization of this pioneering intervention.Progress in stem cell research over the past decade,coupled with our decades-long experience with islet transplantation,is shaping the future of cell therapies for the treatment of diabetes.Here we review the most promising avenues of research aimed at generating an inexhaustible supply of insulin-producing cells for islet regeneration,including the differentiation of pluripotent and multipotent stem cells of embryonic and adult origin along the beta cell lineage and the direct reprogramming of non-endocrine tissues into insulin-producing cells.展开更多
The increasing shortage of donors and the adverse effects of immunosuppression have restricted the impact of solid organ transplantation.Despite the initial promising developments in xenotransplantation,roadblocks sti...The increasing shortage of donors and the adverse effects of immunosuppression have restricted the impact of solid organ transplantation.Despite the initial promising developments in xenotransplantation,roadblocks still need to be overcome and this form of organ support remains a long way from clinical practice.While hepatocyte transplantation may be effectively correct metabolic defects,it is far less effective in restoring liver function than liver transplantation.Tissue engineering,using extracellular matrix scaffolds with an intact but decellularized vascular network that is repopulated with autologous or allogeneic stem cells and/or adult cells,holds great promise for the treatment of failure of organs within gastrointestinal tract,such as endstage liver disease,pancreatic insufficiency,bowel failure and type 1 diabetes.Particularly in the liver field,where there is a significant mortality of patients awaiting transplant,human bioengineering may offer a source of readily available organs for transplantation.The use of autologous cells will mitigate the need for long term immunosuppression thus removing a major hurdle in transplantation.展开更多
骨再生技术的发展使得骨移植替代材料的需求程度增大,多孔去蛋白小牛骨材料(Porous deproteinized bovine bone material,PBBM)是一种生物相容性好的的源性骨移植材料,在钛种植体植入之前或植入同期用于各种骨缺损的植骨治疗。本文...骨再生技术的发展使得骨移植替代材料的需求程度增大,多孔去蛋白小牛骨材料(Porous deproteinized bovine bone material,PBBM)是一种生物相容性好的的源性骨移植材料,在钛种植体植入之前或植入同期用于各种骨缺损的植骨治疗。本文描述了PBBM在新鲜拔牙创,解剖性骨缺损和上颌窦底提升术中的应用,根据每位患者的具体临床情况决定是否在移植骨表面覆盖膜来诱导骨组织再生,PBBM能与新增生的骨组织很好地合并,并相互融合,但即使术后12个月,临床检查还能分辨出原有骨床和再生新骨之间的界限,X线片复查也能区分出移植骨部分,PBBM生物相容性好,移植术后临床效果满意。展开更多
To study the effect of different access routes on autologous satellite cell implantation to stimulate myocardial regeneration Methods Satellite cells were procured from skeletal muscle (gluteus max) of adult mongrel...To study the effect of different access routes on autologous satellite cell implantation to stimulate myocardial regeneration Methods Satellite cells were procured from skeletal muscle (gluteus max) of adult mongrel canine, cultured, proliferated and labeled with 4’,6 diamidino 2 phenylindone (DAPI) in vitro The cells were autologously implanted into the site of acute myocardial infarction by local injection or perfusion through the ligated distal left anterior descending coronary artery Specimens were harvested 2, 4 and 8 weeks later for histological study Results The labeling efficiency of satellite cells with DAPI was close to 100% Fluorescent cells were found at the infarcted zone, papillary muscle and local injection site Some of these cells had progressively differentiated into striated muscle fibers connected to intercalated discs The infant cells appeared different from the mature myocardium under an electron microscope Satellite cells implanted by perfusion through the coronary artery were arranged in order of consistency with host myocardial fibers The satellite cells, implanted by local injection, were found growing in a disordered way Conclusion Satellite cells, implanted by coronary artery perfusion, can progressively differentiate into striated muscle fibers, arranging in order and disseminating over the infarcted zone This approach seems more favorable for the recovery of myocardial contractile function than that of local injection展开更多
Objective: To observe the effects of cryopreserved olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) transplantation on axonal regeneration and functional recovery following spinal cord injury in adult rats. Methods: Twenty-four rat...Objective: To observe the effects of cryopreserved olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) transplantation on axonal regeneration and functional recovery following spinal cord injury in adult rats. Methods: Twenty-four rats were divided into experimental and control groups, each group having 12 rats. The spinal cord injury was established by transecting the spinal cord at T 10 level with microsurgery scissors. OECs were purified from SD rat olfactory bulb and cultured in DMEM (Dulbeccos minimum essential medium) and cryopreserved (-120℃) for two weeks. OECs suspension [(1-1.4)×10 5/ul] was transplanted into transected spinal cord, while the DMEM solution was injected instead in the control group. At 6 and 12 weeks after transplantation, the rats were evaluated with climbing test and MEP (moter evoked potentials) monitoring. The samples of spinal cord were procured and studied with histological and immunohisto chemical stainings. Results: At 6 weeks after transplantation, all of the rats in both transplanted and control groups were paraplegic, and MEPs could not be recorded. Morphology of transplanted OECs was normal, and OECs were interfused with host well. Axons could regrow into gap tissue between the spinal cords. Both OECs and regrown axons were immunoreactive for MBP. No regrown axons were found in the control group. At 12 weeks after transplantation, 2 rats (2/7) had lower extremities muscle contraction, 2 rats (2/7) had hip and/or knee active movement, and MEP of 5 rats (5/7) could be recorded in the calf in the transplantation group. None of the rats (7/7) in the control group had functional improvement, and none had MEPs recorded. In the transplanted group, histological and immunohistochemical methods showed the number of transplanted OECs reduced and some regrown axons had reached the end of transected spinal cord. However, no regrown axons could be seen except scar formation in the control group. Conclusions: Cryopreserved OECs could integrated with the host and promote regrowing axons across the transected spinal cord ends.展开更多
In recent decades,haploidentical stem cell transplantation(haplo-SCT)to treat severe aplastic anemia(SAA)has achieved remarkable progress.However,long-term results are still lacking.We conducted a multicenter prospect...In recent decades,haploidentical stem cell transplantation(haplo-SCT)to treat severe aplastic anemia(SAA)has achieved remarkable progress.However,long-term results are still lacking.We conducted a multicenter prospective study involving SAA patients who underwent haplo-SCT as salvage therapy.Long-term outcomes were assessed,mainly focusing on survival and quality of life(QoL).Longitudinal QoL was prospectively evaluated during pretransplantation and at 3 and 5 years posttransplantation using the SF-36 scale in adults and the PedsQL 4.0 scale in children.A total of 287 SAA patients were enrolled,and the median follow-up was 4.56 years(range,3.01–9.05 years)among surviving patients.During the long-term follow-up,268 of 275 evaluable patients(97.5%)obtained sustained full donor chimerism,and 93.4%had complete hematopoietic recovery.The estimated overall survival and failure-free survival for the whole cohort at 9 years were 85.4%±2.1%and 84.0%±2.2%,respectively.Age(≥18 years)and a poorer performance status(ECOG>1)were identified as risk factors for survival outcomes.For Qo L recovery after haplo-SCT,we found that QoL progressively improved from pretransplantation to the 3-year and 5-year time points with statistical significance.The occurrence of chronic graft versus host disease was a risk factor predicting poorer QoL scores in both the child and adult cohorts.At the last followup,74.0%of children and 72.9%of adults returned to normal school or work.These inspiring long-term outcomes suggest that salvage transplantation with haploidentical donors can be routine practice for SAA patients without human leukocyte antigen(HLA)-matched donors.展开更多
文摘Liver ischaemic preconditioning (IPC) is known to protect the liver from the detrimental effects of ischaemic-reperfusion injury (IRI), which contributes significantly to the morbidity and mortality following major liver surgery. Recent studies have focused on the role of IPC in liver regeneration, the precise mechanism of which are not completely understood. This review discusses the current understanding of the mechanism of liver regeneration and the role of IPC in this setting. Relevant articles were reviewed from the published literature using the Medline database. The search was performed using the keywords "liver", "ischaemic reperfusion', "ischaemic preconditioning", "regeneration", "hepatectomy" and "transplantation". The underlying mechanism of liver regeneration is a complex process involving the interaction of cytokines, growth factors and the metabolic demand of the liver. IPC, through various mediators, promotes liver regeneration by up-regulating growth-promoting factors and suppresses growth-inhibiting factors as well as damaging stresses. The increased understanding of the cellular mechanisms involved in IPC will enable the development of alternative treatment modalities aimed at promoting liver regeneration following major liver resection and transplantation.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 30672094
文摘AIM: To determine whether the elevated vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression produced by the transfected vascular endothelial cells (VECs) could stimulate angiogenesis of the graft islets and exert its effect on the graft function. METHODS: Thirty diabetic recipient rats were divided into three groups (n = 10 per group). In the control group,300 IEQ islets were transplanted in each rat under the capsule of the right kidney,which were considered as marginal grafts. In the VEC group,VEC together with the islets were transplanted in each rat. In the VEGF group,VEC transfected by pIRES2-EGFP/ VEGF165 plasmid and the islets were transplanted in each rat. Blood glucose and insulin levels were evaluated every other day after operation. Intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT) was performed 10 d after the transplantation. Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was used to evaluate the histological features of the graft islets. Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect insulin-6,VEGF and CD34 (MVD) expression in the graft islets. RESULTS: Blood glucose and insulin levels in the VEGF group restored to normal 3 d after transplantation. In contrast,diabetic rats receiving the same islets with or without normal VECs displayed moderate hyperglycemia and insulin,without a significant difference between these two groups. IVGTT showed that both the amplitude of blood glucose induction and the kinetics of blood glucose in the VEGF group restored to normal after transplantation. H&E and immunohistochemical staining showed the presence of a large amount of graft islets under the capsule of the kidney,which were positively stained with insulin-6 and VEGF antibodies in the VEGF group. In the cell masses,CD34-stained VECs were observed. The similar masses were also seen in the other two groups,but with a fewer positive cells stained with insulin-6 and CD34 antibodies. No VEGF-positive cells appeared in these groups. Microvessel density (MVD) was significantly higher in the VEGF group compared to the other two groups. CONCLUSION: Elevated VEGF production by trans-fected vascular endothelial cells in the site of islet transplantation stimulates angiogenesis of the islet grafts. The accelerated islet revascularization in early stage could improve the outcome of islet transplantation,and enhance the graft survival.
文摘Objective:To study the time-course of the regeneration of GAP-43+ nerve, and the effects of NGF and TrkA on this process. Methods: Adult Wistar rats underwent splenectomy and splenic autotransplantation, or sham-operation. On day 7, 14, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 180 after surgery, the density of GAP-43+ nerve fibers in spleen tissues were measured with the immunohistochemistry followed by computer image analysis. The expressions of GAP-43, NGF and TrkA were determined with in situ hybrdization, and their mRNA levels were detected with RT-PCR and image analysis qualification. Results: (1) The GAP-43+ nerve fibers began their regeneration on 30 d after operation and extended from greater omentum into splenic autotransplants. Density of the nerve fibers gradually became greater and almost normal 180 d after operation. (2) In splenic autografts, the mRNA expression of GAP-43, NGF and TrkA appeared on day 30 after the operation, gradually reached the peak on day 90. Conclusion: The renascent GAP-43+ nerve fibers may come from the greater omentum packaging the splenic autografts and NGF and TrkA can promote the nerval regeneration in the autotransplant spleen tissues.
文摘AIM: To describe the radiological findings of a macro-regenerative nodule (MRN) in the liver of pre-transplantation biliary atresia (BA) patients and to correlate it with histological findings. METHODS: Between August 1990 and November 2007, 144 BA patients underwent liver transplantation (LT) at our institution. The pre-transplantation computer tomograghy (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings were reviewed and correlated with the post-transplantation pathological findings. RESULTS: Nine tumor lesions in 7 patients were diagnosed in explanted livers. The post-transplantation pathological findings showed that all the lesions were MRNs without malignant features. No small nodule was detected by either MRI or CT. Of the 8 detectable lesions, 6 (75%) were in the central part of the liver, 5 (63%) were larger than 5 cm, 5 (63%) had intra- tumor tubular structures, 3 (38%) showed enhancing fibrous septa, 3 (38%) had arterial enhancement in CT, one (13%) showed enhancement in MRI, and one (13%) had internal calcifications. CONCLUSION: Although varied in radiological appearance, MRN can be differentiated from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in most of BA patients awaiting LT. The presence of an arterial-enhancingnodule does not imply that LT is withheld solely on the basis of presumed malignancy by imaging studies. Liver biopsy may be required in aid of diagnostic imaging to exclude malignancy.
基金Supported by Funding of the National Institutes of Healththe Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation+2 种基金the American Diabetes Associationthe Foundation for Diabetes Researchthe Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
文摘If only at a small scale,islet transplantation has successfully addressed what ought to be the primary endpoint of any cell therapy:the functional replenishment of damaged tissue in patients.After years of less-thanoptimal approaches to immunosuppression,recent advances consistently yield long-term graft survival rates comparable to those of whole pancreas transplantation.Limited organ availability is the main hurdle that stands in the way of the widespread clinical utilization of this pioneering intervention.Progress in stem cell research over the past decade,coupled with our decades-long experience with islet transplantation,is shaping the future of cell therapies for the treatment of diabetes.Here we review the most promising avenues of research aimed at generating an inexhaustible supply of insulin-producing cells for islet regeneration,including the differentiation of pluripotent and multipotent stem cells of embryonic and adult origin along the beta cell lineage and the direct reprogramming of non-endocrine tissues into insulin-producing cells.
文摘The increasing shortage of donors and the adverse effects of immunosuppression have restricted the impact of solid organ transplantation.Despite the initial promising developments in xenotransplantation,roadblocks still need to be overcome and this form of organ support remains a long way from clinical practice.While hepatocyte transplantation may be effectively correct metabolic defects,it is far less effective in restoring liver function than liver transplantation.Tissue engineering,using extracellular matrix scaffolds with an intact but decellularized vascular network that is repopulated with autologous or allogeneic stem cells and/or adult cells,holds great promise for the treatment of failure of organs within gastrointestinal tract,such as endstage liver disease,pancreatic insufficiency,bowel failure and type 1 diabetes.Particularly in the liver field,where there is a significant mortality of patients awaiting transplant,human bioengineering may offer a source of readily available organs for transplantation.The use of autologous cells will mitigate the need for long term immunosuppression thus removing a major hurdle in transplantation.
文摘骨再生技术的发展使得骨移植替代材料的需求程度增大,多孔去蛋白小牛骨材料(Porous deproteinized bovine bone material,PBBM)是一种生物相容性好的的源性骨移植材料,在钛种植体植入之前或植入同期用于各种骨缺损的植骨治疗。本文描述了PBBM在新鲜拔牙创,解剖性骨缺损和上颌窦底提升术中的应用,根据每位患者的具体临床情况决定是否在移植骨表面覆盖膜来诱导骨组织再生,PBBM能与新增生的骨组织很好地合并,并相互融合,但即使术后12个月,临床检查还能分辨出原有骨床和再生新骨之间的界限,X线片复查也能区分出移植骨部分,PBBM生物相容性好,移植术后临床效果满意。
基金ThisstudywassupportedbyagrantfromtheNationalNaturalScienceFoundationofChina (No 39770 735 )
文摘To study the effect of different access routes on autologous satellite cell implantation to stimulate myocardial regeneration Methods Satellite cells were procured from skeletal muscle (gluteus max) of adult mongrel canine, cultured, proliferated and labeled with 4’,6 diamidino 2 phenylindone (DAPI) in vitro The cells were autologously implanted into the site of acute myocardial infarction by local injection or perfusion through the ligated distal left anterior descending coronary artery Specimens were harvested 2, 4 and 8 weeks later for histological study Results The labeling efficiency of satellite cells with DAPI was close to 100% Fluorescent cells were found at the infarcted zone, papillary muscle and local injection site Some of these cells had progressively differentiated into striated muscle fibers connected to intercalated discs The infant cells appeared different from the mature myocardium under an electron microscope Satellite cells implanted by perfusion through the coronary artery were arranged in order of consistency with host myocardial fibers The satellite cells, implanted by local injection, were found growing in a disordered way Conclusion Satellite cells, implanted by coronary artery perfusion, can progressively differentiate into striated muscle fibers, arranging in order and disseminating over the infarcted zone This approach seems more favorable for the recovery of myocardial contractile function than that of local injection
文摘Objective: To observe the effects of cryopreserved olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) transplantation on axonal regeneration and functional recovery following spinal cord injury in adult rats. Methods: Twenty-four rats were divided into experimental and control groups, each group having 12 rats. The spinal cord injury was established by transecting the spinal cord at T 10 level with microsurgery scissors. OECs were purified from SD rat olfactory bulb and cultured in DMEM (Dulbeccos minimum essential medium) and cryopreserved (-120℃) for two weeks. OECs suspension [(1-1.4)×10 5/ul] was transplanted into transected spinal cord, while the DMEM solution was injected instead in the control group. At 6 and 12 weeks after transplantation, the rats were evaluated with climbing test and MEP (moter evoked potentials) monitoring. The samples of spinal cord were procured and studied with histological and immunohisto chemical stainings. Results: At 6 weeks after transplantation, all of the rats in both transplanted and control groups were paraplegic, and MEPs could not be recorded. Morphology of transplanted OECs was normal, and OECs were interfused with host well. Axons could regrow into gap tissue between the spinal cords. Both OECs and regrown axons were immunoreactive for MBP. No regrown axons were found in the control group. At 12 weeks after transplantation, 2 rats (2/7) had lower extremities muscle contraction, 2 rats (2/7) had hip and/or knee active movement, and MEP of 5 rats (5/7) could be recorded in the calf in the transplantation group. None of the rats (7/7) in the control group had functional improvement, and none had MEPs recorded. In the transplanted group, histological and immunohistochemical methods showed the number of transplanted OECs reduced and some regrown axons had reached the end of transected spinal cord. However, no regrown axons could be seen except scar formation in the control group. Conclusions: Cryopreserved OECs could integrated with the host and promote regrowing axons across the transected spinal cord ends.
基金supported by the Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81621001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82100227)+1 种基金the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(81930004)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFA0104500)。
文摘In recent decades,haploidentical stem cell transplantation(haplo-SCT)to treat severe aplastic anemia(SAA)has achieved remarkable progress.However,long-term results are still lacking.We conducted a multicenter prospective study involving SAA patients who underwent haplo-SCT as salvage therapy.Long-term outcomes were assessed,mainly focusing on survival and quality of life(QoL).Longitudinal QoL was prospectively evaluated during pretransplantation and at 3 and 5 years posttransplantation using the SF-36 scale in adults and the PedsQL 4.0 scale in children.A total of 287 SAA patients were enrolled,and the median follow-up was 4.56 years(range,3.01–9.05 years)among surviving patients.During the long-term follow-up,268 of 275 evaluable patients(97.5%)obtained sustained full donor chimerism,and 93.4%had complete hematopoietic recovery.The estimated overall survival and failure-free survival for the whole cohort at 9 years were 85.4%±2.1%and 84.0%±2.2%,respectively.Age(≥18 years)and a poorer performance status(ECOG>1)were identified as risk factors for survival outcomes.For Qo L recovery after haplo-SCT,we found that QoL progressively improved from pretransplantation to the 3-year and 5-year time points with statistical significance.The occurrence of chronic graft versus host disease was a risk factor predicting poorer QoL scores in both the child and adult cohorts.At the last followup,74.0%of children and 72.9%of adults returned to normal school or work.These inspiring long-term outcomes suggest that salvage transplantation with haploidentical donors can be routine practice for SAA patients without human leukocyte antigen(HLA)-matched donors.