A novel capsular tension ring as local sustained-release carrier for preventing posterior capsule opacification
A novel capsular tension ring as local sustained-release carrier for preventing posterior capsule opacification
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DOI:
10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.02.038
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2016-05-01
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14
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Zhao, Chunshun
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作者:
Lei, Ming;Peng, Zihang;Zhao, Chunshun
One of the most important and challenging goals in pharmaceutical prevention for posterior capsule opacification is to preserve an effective drug concentration in capsular bag for a long period without affecting the patients' vision. Here, a novel kind of composite, which was prepared by 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) via a two-step process, was applied for capsular tension ring (LIR) as an implant that could deliver docetaxel (DTX) over a long period of time. The drug release rate of the composite could be controlled by the ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) content and the ratio of HEMA/MMA as well as the structure of porous PMMA framework. The CTR could continuously release DTX for up to 6 weeks in vitro and maintain DTX in effective concentration in the aqueous humor after 42 days. Docetaxel-load capsular tension ring (DTX CTR) presented strong inhibition on the lens epithelial cells in-vivo without obvious damage to normal tissues. These results indicate that the drug sustained-release CTR can provide a promising application in posterior capsule opacification prevention. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.