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Objective To establish the rabbit model with hepatic VX-2 tumor and to investigate the intake of folate-conjugated silica-coated gold nanorods (GNRs@SiO2-FA) in experimental rabbits. Methods Under CT-guidance, animal model with VX-2 liver cancer was established in 27 rabbits by using puncture inoculation method. CT scanning and sonography were employed to observe the tumor growth. After two weeks, the rabbits were randomly and equally divided into blank control group (n=9, injection of saline), portal vein injection group (n=9, injection of GNRs@SiO2-FA) and intra-tumoral injection group (n=9, injection of GNRs@SiO2-FA). Every three rabbits from each group were sacrificed each time at 24 h, 48 h and 72 h after the treatment. The tumor tissue and the major organs were collected and sent for pathological examination. The cellular uptake of GNRs@SiO2-FA was studied by confocal laser scanning microscopy. Results The rabbit model of VX-2 liver cancer was successfully established. CT and sonography examination indicated that the tumor was rich in blood supply. Confocal laser scanning microscopy revealed that GNRs@SiO2-FA could specifically bind with tumor cells within 24 hours after injection, then the GNRs@SiO2-FA entered into the tumor cells and gathered in the tumor cytoplasm. Conclusion GNRs@SiO2-FA has highly targeted effect on the liver cancer cells in experimental animals, which has very important application prospect in targeting hyperthermia therapy and in 125I seed implantation therapy.
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Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of interventional thermochemotherapy for VX2 transplanted hepatic tumor model in experimental rabbits.Methods The hepatic tumor model was established in 20 New Zealand rabbits by implanting VX2 tumor cells into the right hepatic lobes of the rabbits.The rabbits were randomly and equally divided into two groups with 10 rabbits in each group:group A (study group)and group B(control group).Via the femoral access,the catheter was placed into the tumorfeeding artery,which was confirmed by DSA.The rabbits in group A received an infusion of 100 ml 5% glucose plus 5-Fu(20 mg/kg)at 60℃ temperature,while the rabbits in group B received an infusion of 100 ml 5% glucose plus 5-Fu(20 mg/kg)at normal room temperature(22-25℃).Before and after the procedure,the tumor size was measured by means of B ultrasonography and the serum ALT was estimated to assess the liver function.The results were statistically compared between two groups.Results After the treatment,the tumor size in group A(study group)became much smaller than that in group B(control group),with P＜0.05.And no significant difference in the serum ALT level existed between group A and group B.Conclusion The interventional thermochemotherapy is superior to interventional chemotherapy in inhibiting VX2 transplanted hepatic tumor in experimental rabbits.