A Protocol to Evaluate Semi-Rigid Pedicle Screw Systems

1997 ◽  
Vol 119 (3) ◽  
pp. 364-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. D. Clausen ◽  
V. K. Goel ◽  
K. Sairyo ◽  
M. Pfeiffer

The objective of the current study was to develop an in vitro testing protocol to evaluate semi-rigid pedicle screw devices. A corpectomy model protocol exists to evaluate rigid spinal implants; however, semi-rigid devices are contraindicated for this condition. This paper describes a technique that simulates more closely the conditions a semi-rigid device would see in vivo. Finally, the new testing protocol is used to evaluate the DDS® pedicle screw-cable system. Benefits and shortcomings of the new protocol are discussed.

1984 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 279-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. Rietschel ◽  
Ronald Muggins ◽  
Nicole Levy ◽  
Pat M. Pruitt

1991 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 5-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Baquero ◽  
C. Patrón ◽  
R. Cantón ◽  
M.Martínez Ferrer
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Author(s):  
Sabine Van Miert ◽  
Jan Creylman ◽  
Geert R. Verheyen

Engineered nanomaterials (ENM) have new or enhanced physico-chemical properties compared to their micron-sized counterparts, but may also have an increased toxic potential. Animal and in vitro testing are typically employed to investigate the toxic effects of (nano)materials. The sheer number of ENMs and their physico-chemical parameters make it impossible to only use in vivo and in vitro testing, and modelling technologies are also deployed to find relationships between ENM parameters and toxicity. A heterogenous dataset containing information on 192 nanoparticle endpoints was compiled within the MODENA COST-Action consortium. Here, the available data was mined to identify relationships between nanoparticle properties and cell-death as measured with four cytotoxicity assays. ANOVA, collinearity analyses and classification and regression trees gave indications on potential relations between the NP-properties and toxicity, but could not deliver a robust model. More information and datapoints are necessary to build well-validated models.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 331-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Didier G. Ebo ◽  
Christel Mertens ◽  
Marissa Braes ◽  
Isabel Mennes ◽  
Chris H. Bridts ◽  
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2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 1225-1230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyoju Fukatsu ◽  
Giuseppe Pezzotti ◽  
Yasuhisa Hayaishi ◽  
Nobuhiko Sugano

1993 ◽  
Vol 346 (6-9) ◽  
pp. 584-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ern� Lindner ◽  
Vasile V. Cosofret ◽  
Stefan Ufer ◽  
Timothy A. Johnson ◽  
R. Bruce Ash ◽  
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2008 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 555 ◽  
Author(s):  
John W. Turner ◽  
Allen T. Rutberg ◽  
Ricky E. Naugle ◽  
Manpreet A. Kaur ◽  
Douglas R. Flanagan ◽  
...  

Successful immunocontraception of wildlife relying on repeated access to individuals for boosters has highlighted the need to incorporate primer and booster immunisations into one injection. We have investigated use of controlled-release polymers (lactide–glycolide) in small pellets to provide delayed in vivo delivery of booster porcine zona pellucida (PZP) antigen and adjuvant. This report reviews pellet-making methodology, in vitro testing of controlled-release pellets and in vivo effects of controlled-release PZP vaccine. We assessed 3 different manufacturing approaches for producing reliable, cost-effective pellets: (1) polymer melting and extrusion; (2) solvent evaporation from polymer solution; and (3) punch and die polymer moulding. In vitro testing of release patterns of controlled-release formulations, towards development of a 3-year duration vaccine, provided estimates for in vivo use of pellet preparations. These in vitro studies demonstrated protein release delay up to 22 months using 100% l-lactide or polycaprolactone polymers. For in vivo tests, pellets (1-, 3-, and 12-month release delay) serving as boosters were administered intramuscularly with PZP/adjuvant liquid primer to wild horses (Equus caballus), white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginanus) and African elephants (Loxodonta africana). Horse field studies assessed fertility via offspring counts and/or faecal-hormone pregnancy testing. Treatment decreased fertility 5.3–9.3-fold in Year 1 and 3.6-fold in Year 2. In preliminary testing in deer, offspring counts revealed treatment-associated fertility reduction of 7.1-fold Year 1 and 3.3-fold Year 2. In elephants, treatment elevated anti-PZP titres 4.5–6.9-fold from pretreatment (no fertility data).


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reda Bzikha ◽  
Bouhmou Ayoub ◽  
Bzikha ilham ◽  
Sanaa Bouchnafati

Drugs that are efficacious against SARS-CoV-2 have yet to be established. Remdesivir and Lopinavir/ritonavir have garnered considerable attention for their potential to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Remdesivir not only in vivo but also in vitro testing shows the inhibition of human coronavirus replication, including SARS-CoV aswell as Lopinavir/ritonavir that shows promising antiviral drug against SARS-CoV-2.


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