Treatment of hyperbilirubinemia with blood purification in China

The incidence of hyperbilirubinemia is high clinically, which is difficult to cure by medication, surgery or interventional therapies. Non-bioartificial liver is the main alternative in the blood purification for hyperbilirubinemia, which includes plasma exchange, hemoperfusion, hemodialysis, molecular adsorbent recycling system and so on. The research results and clinical experiences in China show that these methods are effective in lowering high levels of bilirubin with fewer side effects. The hyperbilirubinemias of different causes, with different complications or accompanying different diseases can be treated by different methods. Bioartificial liver, hybrid artificial liver support system and adsorbent membrane material have also been studied and their development in reducing hyperbilirubinemias has been achieved. This article gives a brief overview on the actuality and research improvement in blood purification for hyperbilirubinemia in China.

Isolation and Purification of Anthocyanins from Blood Oranges by Column Chromatography

In this study, isolation and purification of anthocyanins from blood oranges by column chromatography were investigated, and then the anthocyanins of blood orange were identified. The behaviors of static adsorption and desorption, dynamic adsorption and desorption of 12 kinds of resins were compared. The results indicated that NKA-9 macroporous resin was optimum for isolation of blood orange anthocyanins, and the optimal elution reagent was 50% ethanol with citric acid （pH 2.5）. Toyopearl TSK HW-40S column was employed to separate and purify the anthocyanin extracts from blood orange. The best separation of Toyopearl TSK HW-40S column was obtained using a mobile phase of 35% methanol with 2% formic acid at a flow-rate of 0.6 mL min-~. Three kinds of anthocyanins were purified from blood orange. Then, the anthocyanins of blood orange were identified by HPLC-ESUMS analysis. The results showed that cyanidin-3-glucoside （35.2%） and cyaniding-3-（6＂-malonyl） glucoside （42.9%） were the major anthocyanins of blood orange. Furthermore, cyanidin-3-（3＂-malonyl） glucoside, cyanidin 3-（6＂-dioxalyl） glucoside and cyanidin-3-glucoside adduct：4-vinylcatechol were identified in blood orange. The combination of NKA-9 macroporous resin and Toyopearl TSK HW-40S column chromatography for isolation and purification of blood orange anthocyanins was an effective method, and HPLC-ESI/MS analysis was a convenient, rapid and effective method for identification of anthocyanins from blood orange.

Advancement in separation materials for blood purification therapy

Blood purification refers to the extra corporeal therapies of removing potentially toxic substances, in which blood is circulated through an adsorption system loading separation materials. High-efficient inexpensive separation materials are critical to success. In this review, separation materials such as polymers and nanomaterials are summarized and compared. Combining the advantages of the adsorptive membranes and nanomaterials, organic–inorganic hybrid/blend membranes have been developed explosively. These hybrid/blend membranes have both the characteristics of high permeability, easy fabrication, good biocompatibility of adsorptive membranes, and characteristics of fast adsorption rate and high adsorption capacity of nanomaterials. The preparation and modification methodology of the separation materials is reviewed. For affinity separation materials, the relationship of ligand chemistry, ligand density and pores of the matrix is discussed. This paper also summarizes some interesting applications in separation materials for removal of bilirubin, endotoxin, toxic metal ions, cytokine, etc.

Application of bedside continuous blood purification in patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndromes

BACKGROUND:The complications of systemic inflammatory response syndrome(SIRS)include acute lung injury,acute kidney injury,shock,and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome(MODS).In recent years,how to clear inflammatory mediators has become a hot topic in critical care medicine.Researchers hypothesize that continuous blood purification(CBP) can effectively eliminate a variety of inflammatory mediators which participate in the occurrence of MODS and adjust the immune imbalance.This study aimed to observe the effects of CBP in MODS patients.METHODS:In this retrospective clinical study,a total of 38 MODS patients,18 males and 20 females,were enrolled.After conventional therapy,all the patients received CBP.Biochemistry,blood gas analysis,oxygenation index,mean arterial blood pressure(MAP),acute physiology and chronic health evaluation(APACHE) II scores were monitored.RESULTS:After CBP,the vital signs of patients were rapidly stable,and electrolyte disorders and acid-base imbalance were corrected.Renal function,blood gas,oxygenation index were all improved.MAP was increased,and APACHE II score was significantly decreased.All patients had good tolerance,stable hemodynamics,and no obvious adverse reaction on CBP compared with pre-CBP.CONCLUSION:CBP can effectively clean toxins,correct electrolyte acid-base balance,and improve systemic inflammatory response syndrome and the organ function of MODS patients.

Liver replacement therapy with extracorporeal blood purification techniques current knowledge and future directions

Clinically,it is highly challenging to promote recovery in patients with acute liver failure(ALF)and acute-on-chronic liver failure(ACLF).Despite recent advances in understanding the underlying mechanisms of ALF and ACLF,standard medical therapy remains the primary therapeutic approach.Liver transplantation(LT)is considered the last option,and in several cases,it is the only intervention that can be lifesaving.Unfortunately,this intervention is limited by organ donation shortage or exclusion criteria such that not all patients in need can receive a transplant.Another option is to restore impaired liver function with artificial extracorporeal blood purification systems.The first such systems were developed at the end of the 20th century,providing solutions as bridging therapy,either for liver recovery or LT.They enhance the elimination of metabolites and substances that accumulate due to compromised liver function.In addition,they aid in clearance of molecules released during acute liver decompensation,which can initiate an excessive inflammatory response in these patients causing hepatic encephalopathy,multiple-organ failure,and other complications of liver failure.As compared to renal replacement therapies,we have been unsuccessful in using artificial extracorporeal blood purification systems to completely replace liver function despite the outstanding technological evolution of these systems.Extracting middle to high-molecular-weight and hydrophobic/protein-bound molecules remains extremely challenging.The majority of the currently available systems include a combination of methods that cleanse different ranges and types of molecules and toxins.Furthermore,conventional methods such as plasma exchange are being re-evaluated,and novel adsorption filters are increasingly being used for liver indications.These strategies are very promising for the treatment of liver failure.Nevertheless,the best method,system,or device has not been developed yet,and its probability of getting developed in the near future is also low.Furthermore,little is known about the effects of liver support systems on the overall and transplant-free survival of these patients,and further investigation using randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses is needed.This review presents the most popular extracorporeal blood purification techniques for liver replacement therapy.It focuses on general principles of their function,and on evidence regarding their effectiveness in detoxification and in supporting patients with ALF and ACLF.In addition,we have outlined the basic advantages and disadvantages of each system.

Sequential blood purification therapy for critical patients with hyperlipidemic severe acute pancreatitis

AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of sequential blood purification therapy in the treatment of critical patients with hyperlipidemic severe acute pancreatitis.METHODS: Thirty-one intensive care unit(ICU) patients with hyperlipidemic severe acute pancreatitis treated at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University were divided into either a study group(n = 15; July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014) or a control group(n = 16; July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012) based on the implementation of sequential blood purification therapy. The control group received continuous venous-venous hemofiltration(CVVH) on the basis of conventional treatments, and the therapeutic dose of CVVH was 30 m L/kg per hour. The study group received sequential plasma exchange and CVVH on the basis of conventional treatments. The anticoagulation regimen of CVVH is the regional citrate anticoagulation. Mortality rate on day 28, rates of systemic and local complications, duration of ICU, and time to target serum lipid level, as well as physiologic and laboratory indices were compared between the two groups.RESULTS: The mortality rate on day 28 was significantly lower in the study group than in the control group(13.33% vs 37.50%; P < 0.05). The duration of ICU stay was significantly shorter in the study group than in the control group(7.4 ± 1.35 d vs 9.19 ± 2.99 d, P < 0.05). The time to target serum lipid level was significantly shorter in the study group than in the control group(3.47 ± 0.52 d vs 7.90 ± 1.14 d, P < 0.01). There were no significant differences in the rates of systemic complications and local complications between the two groups(60% vs 50% and 80% vs 81%, respectively). In the comparisons of physiologic and laboratory indices, serum albumin and C-reactive protein were significantly better in the study group than in the control group after treatment(37.8 ± 4.6 g/L vs 38.9 ± 5.7 g/L, and 20.5 ± 6.4 mg/L vs 28.5 ± 7.1 mg/L, respectively, both P < 0.05). With the exception of plateletcrit, no other indices showed significant differences between the two groups.CONCLUSION: Sequential blood purification therapy is effective in the treatment of ICU patients with hyperlipidemic severe acute pancreatitis and can improve patient prognosis.

A simple method for purification of genomic DNA from whole blood using Fe_3O_4/Au composite particles as a carrier

Objective： To establish a method of genomic DNA extraction from whole blood using Fe3O4/Au composite particles as a carrier. Methods： Two crucial conditions （sodium chloride concentration and amount of the magnetic particles） were optimized and 8 different human whole blood samples were used to purify genomic DNA under the optimal condition. Then agarose gel electrophoresis and polymerase cbain reaction （PCR） were performed. Results： The optimal binding condition was 1.5 mol/L NaC1/10% PEG, and the optimal amount of Fe3O4/Au composite particles was 600μg. The yields of the genomic DNA from 100μl of different whole blood samples were 2-5 μg, and the ratio of A260/A280 was in the range of 1.70-1.90. The size of genomic DNA was about 23 kb and the PCR was valid. Conclusion： The purification system using Fe3O4/Au composite microparticles has advantages in high yield, high purity, ease of operating, time saving and avoiding centrifugation. The purified sample was found to function satisfactorily in PCR amplification.

Management strategy of prevention and control of nosocomial infection of COVID-19 in blood purification center

There are many patients in the blood purification center who need maintenance hemodialysis to maintain life. Those patients generally havelow resistance and are easily exposed to coronavirus because they go back and forth the hospital and residence three times a week andclosely contact with family, caregivers, community personnel, people in various means of transportation, medical staff, and other patientsvisiting hospital. Therefore, the blood purification center has become a high‑risk environment for the spread of COVID-19 infection. In viewof this, our center quickly responded to the formulation and implementation of infection prevention and control measures suitable for thecharacteristics of the blood purification center and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) emergency plan for fever and suspectedpatients. According to these measures, we have a positive effect on preventing and controlling nosocomial infection in the blood purificationcenter.

Shock index of patients with sepsis after continuous blood purification treatment and its relationship with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and immune response

Objective:To study the shock index of patients with sepsis after continuous blood purification (CBP) treatment and its relationship with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and immune response.Methods:A total of 88 patients with sepsis who underwent continuous blood purification treatment in our hospital between June 2012 and May 2016 were chosen as research subjects, shock index (SI) was compared before and after the treatment, and according to the level of SI after treatment, all patients were divided into shock group (n=27) with SI>0.5 points and no shock group (n=61) with SI≤0.5 points. Serum contents of inflammatory mediators, Th1/Th2 cellular immunity indexes, immunoglobulin and complement were compared between two groups of patients after treatment.Results: The level of SI in patients with sepsis was significantly lower than that before treatment. Serum contents of inflammatory mediators PCT, CRP and HMGB1 in no shock group were lower than those in shock group, contents of Th1 cytokines IL-2 and IFN-γ were higher than those in shock group, contents of Th2 cytokines IL-10 and IL-13 were lower than those in shock group, and contents of IgG, IgM, IgA, C3 and C4 were higher than those in shock group.Conclusion: The level of SI decreases in the patients with sepsis after CBP treatment, and SI level is directly correlated with the systemic inflammatory response syndrome and immune response levels.

Mathematical Simulation of Blood Purification for Leukemia by Immobilized L-asparaginase

Plasma was purified in an immobilized L-asparaginase column. The predicted results are in good agreement with experimental data. It is indicated that the mathematical model is suitable for the mass transfer and reaction of blood purification.

Research Progress of Continuous Blood Purification in the Treatment of Severe Sepsis in Children

Pediatric sepsis is the most common disease in pediatric critical illness,because the main reason for the disease is that children's immune level is not high or the immune system is not perfect,when children's lung,abdominal cavity and blood system are infected,it will cause systemic inflammation and immune dysfunction.Early clinical symptoms are mainly irregular and intermittent fever.When the disease develops to severe sepsis,the children will suffer from acute heart failure,oliguria,respiratory alkalosis and even multiple organ failure.The incidence of death is high.It is reported that the incidence rate of sepsis in children can reach 0.3%,and the mortality rate is 50%.High incidence rate,high mortality rate and high treatment cost are the biggest problems in the pediatric field.In the past,the clinical hope of clearing away heat and toxin,promoting blood circulation and removing stasis,strengthening inflammation and other methods in traditional Chinese medicine,but the treatment effect is not ideal.With the improvement of modem medical understanding of sepsis,continuous blood purification therapy is introduced into the treatment of children with severe sepsis.In order to further explore the effect of continuous blood purification in the treatment of children with severe sepsis,the author summarizes the clinical practice experience and relevant literature,hoping to provide reference for relevant medical staff。

Intervention Effect of Sequential Blood Purification on Early Morning Hypertension in Hemodialysis Patients

Objective:To investigate the effect of sequential blood purification on early morning hypertension in hemodialysis patients.Methods:A total of 76 hemodialysis patients who were admitted in the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen Hospital from June 2017 to August 2019 were selected and recruited in the present study.These patients were randomly divided into two groups,namely the control group and observation group.Each group consisted of 38 patients.The patients in the control group were treated with hemodialysis,while the patients in the observation group were treated with sequential blood purification.Early morning blood pressure was compared between the control group and observation group after 12 weeks of treatment.Results:There was no significant difference in blood pressure between the two groups of patients before treatment(P>0.05),whereas the blood pressure in the observation group was lower than that in the control group after the treatment,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:The use of sequential blood purification treatment for hemodialysis patients can significantly reduce the blood pressure in the morning and is worthy of clinical use.

Effects of blood purification combined with Xuebijing on coagulation, immunity, inflammation and vascular factors in sepsis patients

Objective:To investigate the effects of blood purification combined with Xuebijing on coagulation, immunity, inflammation and vascular factors in sepsis patients.Methods: 82 sepsis patients admitted to the Xuzhou Municipal Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University from January 2017 to January 2019 were selected as the research objects. According to the random drawing method, 41 cases in the control group and 41 cases in the observation group were divided into two groups. The control group was treated with routine western medicine, including antibiotic therapy, blood sugar control, respiratory support and nutritional support. The observation group was treated with continuous blood purification combined with Xuebijing on the basis of the control group. The changes of coagulation index, immune factor, inflammatory reaction and vascular factor levels were observed before and after treatment in two groups.Results:After treatment, the levels of activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), prothrombin time (PT), D-Dimer (DD), CD8+, procalcitonin (PCT), Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α), high mobility group box-B1 (HMGB1) and soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase,(sFLT)in the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment, while the levels of CD4+, CD4+/CD8+, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were significantly higher than those before treatment;and the levels of APTT, PT, DD, CD8+, PCT, TNF-a, HMGB1 and sFLT in the observation group after treatment were significantly lower than those in the control group, the levels of CD4+, CD4+/CD8+, and VEGF in the observation group after treatment were significantly higher than those in the control group, there was a significant difference in each indexes between the different groups after treatment. Conclusions:Continuous blood purification combined with Xuebijing therapy can effectively improve the coagulation function of sepsis patients, enhance the immune mechanism of patients, reduce inflammation and protect vascular endothelial function. It has clinical popularization significance.

Effect of continuous blood purification on T lymphocyte subsets and inflammatory response in patients with severe sepsis

Objective:To investigate the effects of continuous blood purification (CBP) on T lymphocyte subsets and inflammatory response in patients with severe sepsis, and to provide scientific evidence for the treatment of severe sepsis patients. Methods:96 cases of severe sepsis patients from June 2013 to June 2016 in Yulin First People's Hospital were as the research subjects, randomly divided into observation group and control group, 48 cases in each group. The control group received routine treatment of sepsis, while the observation group adopted CBP therapy on the basis of the control group, fasting venous blood was collected 7 d before and after treatment respectively, and the change of IL-6, TNF-α, CRP levels, CD3+, CD4+, CD8+lymphocyte percentage and ratio of CD4+/CD8+in two groups were compared before and after treatment in two groups. Results:Before treatment, there were no significant differences in IL-6, TNF-α, and CRP levels between the two groups (P>0.05). After treatment, the IL-6 and TNF-αlevels of observation group and the control group were significantly decreased, CRP level in the observation group decreased significantly, and the IL-6, TNF-αand CRP levels were significantly lower in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Before treatment, there was no statistical difference in the percentage of T cell subsets between the two groups (P<0.05). After treatment, the two groups of patients with CD3+, CD4+, CD8+and CD4+/CD8+were significantly elevated (P<0.05). After treatment, the CD3+, CD4+and CD4+/CD8+were significantly higher in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions:CBP therapy can effectively reduce the level of inflammatory factors in patients with severe sepsis, reduce the inflammatory response, and can effectively improve the immune function of patients, and the effect is significant.

Effect of continuous blood purification on inflammatory state, immune response and erythrocyte glycometabolism in patients with multiple injury and sepsis

Objective:To analysis the effect of continuous blood purification on inflammatory state, immune response and erythrocyte glycometabolism in patients with multiple injury and sepsis. Methods: A total of 78 patients with multiple injury and sepsis were randomly divided into observation group (n=39) and control group (n=39), control group received routine therapy, observation group received continuous blood purification treatment, and then the differences in inflammatory state, immune response, erythrocyte glycometabolism and other indexes were compared between the two groups after treatment.Results: Inflammatory factor hs-CRP, TNF-α, PCT, sTREM-1 and HBP content in serum of observation group after treatment were significantly lower than those of control group;Th1 cytokines IL-2 and IFN-γ content in serum were lower than those of control group while Th2 cytokines IL-4 and IL-10 content were higher than those of control group;PFK and EGSH content in erythrocyte solution were higher than those of control group while G-6PD, AR and ELPO content were lower than those of control group;fluorescence intensity of CD11a, CD54, CD106 and CD49d in peripheral blood were significantly lower than those of control group.Conclusions: Continuous blood purification can significantly reduce the systemic inflammatory response in patients with multiple injury and sepsis, and promote the immune function and erythrocyte metabolism to return to normal.

Effect of continuous blood purification on inflammatory response, immune response and target organ damage in patients with sepsis

Objective: To study the effect of continuous blood purification on inflammatory response, immune response and target organ damage in patients with sepsis. Methods: A total of 78 patients with sepsis who were treated in the hospital between January 2015 and December 2016 were collected and divided into control group and observation group according to the random number table method, 39 cases in each group. Control group received conventional therapy for sepsis, and observation group received continuous blood purification on the basis of conventional therapy. The differences in inflammatory response, immune response and target organ damage were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. Results: Before treatment, difference in serum inflammatory factor contents, peripheral blood Th17/Treg cellular immunity levels and serum myocardial injury marker contents were not statistically significant between the two groups. After treatment, serum IL-2, IL-6, PCT, CRP, NT-prBNP, CK, CK-MB, TnT and TnI contents as well as peripheral bloodTh17 and Treg cell levels and Th17/Treg proportion of both groups of patients were lower than those before treatment, and serum IL-2, IL-6, PCT, CRP, NT-prBNP, CK, CK-MB, TnT and TnI contents as well as peripheral blood Th17 and Treg cell levels and Th17/Treg proportion of observation group were lower than those of control group. Conclusion: Continuous blood purification can effectively reduce systemic inflammatory response, inhibit immune response, and reduce myocardial injury in patients with sepsis.

Influence of continuous blood purification on inflammation and target organ damage in patients with severe acute pancreatitis complicated by MODS

Objective:To study the influence of continuous blood purification on inflammation and target organ damage in patients with severe acute pancreatitis accompanied by MODS.Methods: A total of 78 patients with severe acute pancreatitis complicated by MODS who were treated in our hospital between June 2012 and March 2016 were selected and divided into control group (n=39) and observation group (n=39) according to random number table. Control group were treated with routine treatment, observation group were treated with conventional treatment plus continuous blood purification, and serum inflammatory factors, liver function indexes and renal function indexes were compared between two groups of patients before and after treatment.Results: Before treatment, differences in serum levels of inflammatory factors, liver function indexes and renal function indexes were not statistically significant between two groups of patients. After treatment, serum inflammatory factors IL-6, IL-8, MCP-1 and HMGB1 levels of observation group were lower than those of control group, liver function indexes ALT, AST, TBIL and ALP levels of observation group were lower than those of control group, and renal function indexes Scr and BUN levels of observation group were lower than those of control group.Conclusion: Continuous blood purification can reduce the systemic inflammatory response as well as liver and kidney injury in patients with severe acute pancreatitis complicated by MODS.

Research on Nursing Effect of Individualized Nursing Intervention on Critically Ill Patients with Continuous Blood Purification

Objective:This paper aims to investigate the value of individualized care for critically ill patients receiving continuous blood purification therapy.Methods:89 cases of critically ill patients who were treated from June 2021 to June 2023 were randomly divided into groups,with individualized care in group A and routine care in group B.The differences in clinical indicators,purification effect,quality of life,and complications of blood purification were compared between the groups.Results:Heart rate,respiration,body temperature,and other indicators in group A were better than those in group B,P<0.05.C-reactive protein(CRP),β2-microglobulin(β2-MG),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),and phosphorus(P)in group A were lower than those in group B,P<0.05.Group A had higher quality of life than Group B,P<0.05.The complication rate of blood purification in Group A was lower than that in Group B,P<0.05.Conclusion:During continuous blood purification in critically ill patients,individualized nursing intervention can enhance the effect of blood purification,improve the physiological indicators of patients,and reduce the complications of blood purification,which is highly effective and feasible.