Preparation of adriamycin gelatin microballoon and its effect on blocking the conduction of peripheral nerves / 解放军医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To prepare adriamycin gelatin microballoons and identify its characteristics,and to study the feasibility of utilizing the microballoon to block the conduction of peripheral nerves.Methods Adriamycin was embedded in gelatin by means of emulsify-cross link,and its physical-chemical property was tested.Thirty male SD rats were randomly divided into 3 groups including control group(group N),adriamycin group(group A)and adriamycin gelatin microballoon group(group M).0.1% Tween saline,0.5% adriamycin and the suspension of adriamycin gelatin microballoons were dropped separately onto the surface of denuded right sciatic nerve.The pain threshold of right hind limb,sciatic nerve function index(SFI)and pathological change were observed.Result The optimal proportion of drug and carrier was 1∶10.The microballoon was round in shape with perfect dispersibility.90% of the active ingredient could be released from the microballoons within 240 minutes.The pain thresholds in both groups A and M were elevated obviously,and the value of SFI was decreased markedly.These phenomena lasted only 60 days in group A,whereas over 90 days in group M.Conclusions The adriamycin gelatin microballoons possess a good appearance and a satisfactory performance of delayed release.It can damage eperipheral nerve,and may be used as a long acting neurolytic agent.