WO2022095715A1

WO2022095715A1 - Use of cell-free fat extract for treating ulcerative colitis

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Publication number: WO2022095715A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/125391
Authority: WO
Inventors: 张文杰; 侯曦凡
Original assignee: 上海萨美细胞技术有限公司
Priority date: 2020-11-06
Filing date: 2021-10-21
Publication date: 2022-05-12
Also published as: CN114432342A

Abstract

The present invention relates to use of a cell-free fat extract for treating ulcerative colitis. Specifically, the present invention provides use of a cell-free fat extract for preparing a composition or a formulation. The composition or formulation is used for preventing and/or treating ulcerative colitis and/or complications thereof. The cell-free fat extract of the present invention has excellent treatment effects on ulcerative colitis and complications thereof.

Description

Therapeutic use of cell-free fat extract for ulcerative colitis

technical field

The invention relates to the field of medicine, in particular to the therapeutic use of cell-free fat extract for ulcerative colitis.

Background technique

Ulcerative colitis (UC), also known as nonspecific ulcerative colitis, is a chronic inflammatory and ulcerative lesion of the large intestinal mucosa of unknown etiology. The main clinical manifestations are abdominal pain, diarrhea, mucous stool, and bloody stool. Because the cause of this disease is unknown and the treatment is difficult, it is listed as one of the modern intractable diseases by the World Health Organization.

Therefore, there is a need in the art to develop a drug that can effectively treat ulcerative colitis.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the present invention is to provide the use of a cell-free fat extract in the prevention and/or treatment of ulcerative colitis and its complications.

In a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided the use of a cell-free fat extract for preparing a composition or preparation for preventing and/or treating ulcerative colitis and/or its complications.

In another preferred embodiment, the ulcerative colitis complication is selected from the group consisting of abdominal pain, diarrhea, mucus stool, bloody stool, or a combination thereof.

In another preferred embodiment, the cell-free fat extract is a cell-free fat extract prepared from human or non-human mammalian fat.

In another preferred embodiment, the non-human mammal is monkey, orangutan, cow, pig, dog, sheep, mouse or rabbit.

In another preferred example, the compositions or preparations include pharmaceutical compositions or preparations, food compositions or preparations, health product compositions or preparations, or dietary supplements.

In another preferred embodiment, the composition or preparation further includes a pharmaceutically, food, health product or dietary acceptable carrier.

In another preferred embodiment, the dosage form of the composition or preparation is an oral preparation, an external preparation or an injection preparation.

In another preferred embodiment, the injection preparation is an intravenous injection or an intramuscular injection.

In another preferred embodiment, the dosage form of the composition or preparation is a solid dosage form, a semi-solid dosage form, or a liquid dosage form, such as solution, gel, cream, lotion, ointment, cream, paste, cake, powder, Patches etc.

In another preferred embodiment, the dosage form of the composition or preparation is powder, granule, capsule, injection, tincture, oral liquid, tablet or lozenge.

In another preferred embodiment, the composition or preparation is administered by topical, topical, or subcutaneous injection.

In another preferred embodiment, the cell-free fat extract does not contain cells and does not contain lipid droplets.

In another preferred embodiment, the lipid droplets are oil droplets released after fat cells are disrupted.

In another preferred embodiment, the "does not contain lipid droplets" means that in the cell-free fat extract, the volume of oil droplets accounts for less than 1% of the total liquid, preferably less than 0.5%, more preferably less than 0.1%.

In another preferred embodiment, the cells are selected from the group consisting of endothelial cells, adipose stem cells, macrophages, and stromal cells.

In another preferred embodiment, the "cell-free" refers to the average number of cells in 1 ml of cell-free fat extract ≤ 1, preferably ≤ 0.5, more preferably ≤ 0.1, or 0.

In another preferred example, the cell-free fat extract is a naturally-obtained nano-fat extract without added components.

In another preferred example, the "no added ingredients" means that, except for the rinsing step, no solution, solvent, small molecule, chemical agent, and biological additive are added during the preparation of the fat extract.

In another preferred embodiment, the cell-free adipose extract is prepared by centrifuging adipose tissue after emulsification.

In another preferred embodiment, the cell-free fat extract contains one or more components selected from the group consisting of IGF-1, BDNF, GDNF, TGF-β1, HGF, bFGF, VEGF, TGF-β1 , PDGF, EGF, NT-3, GH, G-CSF, or a combination thereof.

In another preferred embodiment, the cell-free fat extract contains, but is not limited to, one or more components selected from the group consisting of IGF-1, BDNF, GDNF, bFGF, VEGF, TGF-β1, HGF , PDGF, or a combination thereof.

In another preferred embodiment, the cell-free fat extract is a cell-free fat extract.

In another preferred example, in the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of the IGF-1 is 5000-30000pg/ml, preferably 6000-20000pg/ml, more preferably 7000-15000pg/ml , more preferably 8000-12000pg/ml, more preferably 9000-11000pg/ml, more preferably 9500-10500pg/ml.

In another preferred example, in the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of BDNF is 800-5000pg/ml, preferably 1000-4000pg/ml, more preferably 1200-2500pg/ml, more Preferably 1400-2000 pg/ml, more preferably 1600-2000 pg/ml, more preferably 1700-1850 pg/ml.

In another preferred example, in the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of GDNF is 800-5000pg/ml, preferably 1000-4000pg/ml, more preferably 1200-2500pg/ml, more Preferably 1400-2000 pg/ml, more preferably 1600-2000 pg/ml, more preferably 1700-1900 pg/ml.

In another preferred example, in the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of the bFGF is 50-600pg/ml, preferably 100-500pg/ml, more preferably 120-400pg/ml, more Preferably 150-300 pg/ml, more preferably 200-280 pg/ml, more preferably 220-260 pg/ml.

In another preferred embodiment, in the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of the VEGF is 50-500pg/ml, preferably 100-400pg/ml, more preferably 120-300pg/ml, more Preferably 150-250 pg/ml, more preferably 170-230 pg/ml, more preferably 190-210 pg/ml.

In another preferred example, in the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of TGF-β1 is 200-3000pg/ml, preferably 400-2000pg/ml, more preferably 600-1500pg/ml , more preferably 800-1200pg/ml, more preferably 800-1100pg/ml, more preferably 900-1000pg/ml.

In another preferred embodiment, in the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of the HGF is 200-3000pg/ml, preferably 400-2000pg/ml, more preferably 600-1500pg/ml, more Preferably 600-1200 pg/ml, more preferably 800-1000 pg/ml, more preferably 850-950 pg/ml.

In another preferred example, in the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of PDGF is 50-600pg/ml, preferably 80-400pg/ml, more preferably 100-300pg/ml, more Preferably 140-220 pg/ml, more preferably 160-200 pg/ml, more preferably 170-190 pg/ml.

In another preferred embodiment, the weight ratio of IGF-1 to VEGF is 20-100:1, preferably 30-70:1, more preferably 40-60:1, most preferably 45-55: 1.

In another preferred embodiment, the weight ratio of BDNF to VEGF is 2-20:1, preferably 4-15:1, more preferably 6-12:1, and most preferably 8-9.5:1.

In another preferred embodiment, the weight ratio of GDNF to VEGF is 2-20:1, preferably 4-15:1, more preferably 6-12:1, and most preferably 8.5-9.5:1.

In another preferred embodiment, the weight ratio of bFGF to VEGF is 0.2-8:1, preferably 0.5-5:1, more preferably 0.6-2:1, more preferably 0.8-1.6:1, Optimally 1-1.5:1.

In another preferred embodiment, the weight ratio of TGF-β1 to VEGF is 1-20:1, preferably 1-15:1, more preferably 1-10:1, more preferably 2-8: 1, preferably 4-6:1.

In another preferred embodiment, the weight ratio of HGF to VEGF is 1-20:1, preferably 1-15:1, more preferably 1-10:1, more preferably 2-8:1, More preferably 4-5.5:1.

In another preferred embodiment, the weight ratio of PDGF to VEGF is 0.1-3:1, preferably 0.2-2:1, more preferably 0.4-1.5:1, and most preferably 0.7-1.2:1.

In another preferred embodiment, the cell-free fat extract is prepared by the following method:

(1) providing an adipose tissue raw material, crushing the adipose tissue raw material, and rinsing (such as with physiological saline), thereby obtaining rinsed adipose tissue;

(2) centrifuging the rinsed adipose tissue to obtain a layered mixture;

(3) for the layered mixture, remove the upper oil layer and the lower water layer, and collect the middle layer (ie, the fat layer containing adipocytes);

(4) Emulsifying the intermediate layer to obtain an emulsified fat mixture (also referred to as nano-fat);

(5) subjecting the emulsified fat mixture to centrifugation to obtain an intermediate liquid layer, i.e., the initial fat extract; and

(6) Filtration and sterilization of the primary fat extract to obtain a cell-free fat extract.

A second aspect of the present invention provides a method for preparing a cell-free fat extract, the method comprising the steps of:

(2) centrifuging the rinsed adipose tissue to obtain a layered mixture;

In another preferred embodiment, the cell-free fat extract is as described in the first aspect of the present invention.

In another preferred example, in the step (2), the centrifugation is performed at 800-2500g, preferably 800-2000g, more preferably 1000-1500g, and most preferably 1100-1300g.

In another preferred example, in the step (2), the centrifugation time is 1-15 minutes, preferably 1-10 minutes, more preferably 1-8 minutes, and optimally 1-5 minutes.

In another preferred embodiment, the temperature of the centrifugation is 2-6°C.

In another preferred example, in the step (4), the emulsification is mechanical emulsification.

In another preferred embodiment, the mechanical emulsification is performed mechanically by repeated blowing through a syringe (eg 20-200 times, preferably 20-150 times, more preferably 20-100 times, more preferably 30-50 times). emulsification.

In another preferred example, the blowing method is to repeatedly push and beat at a constant speed with two 10ml injection syringes connected to a tee tube.

In another preferred example, in the step (4), the emulsification is a method of crushing by a tissue homogenizer.

In another preferred example, in the step (5), before the emulsified fat mixture is subjected to centrifugal treatment, the emulsified fat mixture is further frozen and then thawed.

In another preferred embodiment, the thawed mixture is used for centrifugation after thawing after freezing.

In another preferred embodiment, the freezing temperature is -50°C to -120°C, preferably -60°C to -100°C, more preferably -70°C to -90°C.

In another preferred embodiment, the thawing temperature is 20-40°C, preferably 25-40°C, more preferably 37°C.

In another preferred embodiment, the number of cycles of thawing after freezing is 1-5 times (preferably 1, 2, 3 or 4 times).

In another preferred example, in the step (5), after centrifugation, the emulsified fat mixture is layered into four layers, the first layer is an oil layer, the second layer is a residual adipose tissue layer, and the third layer is a liquid layer layer (ie, the middle liquid layer), and the fourth layer is the cell/tissue debris sedimentation layer.

In another preferred example, in the step (5), the centrifugation is performed at 800-2500g, preferably 800-2000g, more preferably 1000-1500g, and most preferably 1100-1300g.

In another preferred example, in the step (5), the centrifugation time is 1-15 minutes, preferably 1-10 minutes, more preferably 2-8 minutes, and optimally 3-7 minutes.

In another preferred example, in the step (5), the first layer, the second layer, the third layer and the fourth layer are arranged in order from top to bottom.

In another preferred embodiment, in the step (5), the intermediate liquid layer is a transparent or substantially transparent layer.

In another preferred example, in the step (6), the filter bag can remove the adipocytes in the primary fat extract.

In another preferred example, in the step (6), the filtration and sterilization are performed through a filter (eg, a 0.22 μm microporous membrane).

In another preferred embodiment, the filter is a microporous membrane filter.

In another preferred example, the pore size of the microporous filter membrane is 0.05-0.8 μm, preferably 0.1-0.5 μm, more preferably 0.1-0.4 μm, more preferably 0.15-0.3 μm, more preferably 0.2-0.25 μm, optimally 0.22 μm.

In another preferred embodiment, in the step (6), the filtration and sterilization are firstly passed through a first filter that can filter out cells, and then passed through a second filter that can filter out pathogens (such as bacteria). filter (eg, 0.22 μm filter).

In another preferred embodiment, the step (6) further includes sub-packaging the fat extract to form a sub-packaged product. (The subpackaged extract can be stored at -20℃ for later use; it can be used directly after thawing at low temperature (such as -4℃) or normal temperature, or it can be stored at low temperature (such as 4℃) for a period of time after thawing, and then used ).

The third aspect of the present invention provides a cell-free fat extract, which is prepared by the method described in the second aspect of the present invention.

The fourth aspect of the present invention provides a composition or formulation comprising (a) the cell-free fat extract according to the third aspect of the present invention; and (b) pharmaceutically, food, Nutraceutical or dietary acceptable carrier or excipient.

In another preferred example, the composition is a pharmaceutical composition, a food composition, a health product composition or a dietary supplement.

In another preferred embodiment, the injection is an intravenous injection or an intramuscular injection.

In another preferred example, in the composition or preparation, the mass percentage of the cell-free fat extract is 5 wt %, preferably 1-20 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition or preparation.

The fifth aspect of the present invention provides a method for preparing the composition or preparation according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the method comprising the steps of: mixing the cell-free fat extract according to the third aspect of the present invention with a pharmaceutical It is mixed with acceptable carriers or excipients on food, health product or diet to form a composition or preparation.

The sixth aspect of the present invention provides a method for preventing and/or treating ulcerative colitis and/or its complications, by administering the cell-free fat extract according to the third aspect of the present invention to a subject in need thereof.

In another preferred embodiment, the subject is a human or a non-human mammal.

In another preferred embodiment, the non-human mammals include rodents, such as rats and mice.

It should be understood that within the scope of the present invention, the above-mentioned technical features of the present invention and the technical features specifically described in the following (eg, the embodiments) can be combined with each other to form new or preferred technical solutions. Due to space limitations, it is not repeated here.

Detailed ways

After extensive and in-depth research, the present inventors developed a cell-free fat extract for the first time. The cell-free fat extract of the present invention has an excellent therapeutic effect on ulcerative colitis and its complications. The present invention has been completed on this basis.

the term

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs.

As used herein, the terms "comprising," "including," and "containing" are used interchangeably to include not only open definitions, but also semi-closed, and closed definitions. In other words, the terms include "consisting of", "consisting essentially of".

As used herein, the terms "cell free fat extract", "Cell free fat extract" and "CEFFE" are used interchangeably.

In the present invention, the term "prevention" refers to a method of preventing the onset of a disease and/or its attendant symptoms or protecting a subject from acquiring a disease. "Prevention" as used herein also includes delaying the onset of the disease and/or its attendant symptoms and reducing the risk of the disease in a subject.

"Treatment" as used in the present invention includes delaying and stopping the progression of the disease, or eliminating the disease, and does not require 100% inhibition, elimination and reversal. In some embodiments, the composition or pharmaceutical composition of the present invention reduces, Ulcerative colitis and/or complications thereof are inhibited and/or reversed, eg, by at least about 10%, at least about 30%, at least about 50%, or at least about 80%.

As used in the text, the term "IGF-1" is referred to as insulin-like growth factors-1.

As used in the text, the term "BDNF" is referred to as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).

As used in the text, the term "GDNF" is referred to as glial cellline-derived neurotrophic factor.

As used in the text, the term "bFGF" is referred to as basic fibroblast growth factor.

As used herein, the term "VEGF" is referred to as vascular endothelial growth factor.

As used herein, the term "TGF-β1" is referred to as transforming growth factor-β1.

As used in the text, the term "HGF" is referred to as Hepatocyte Growth Factor

As used in the text, the term "PDGF" is referred to as Platelet derived growth factor

As used in the text, the term "EGF" is referred to as Epidermal Growth Factor

As used in the text, the term "NT-3" is referred to as neurotrophins-3.

As used in the text, the term "GH" is referred to as Growth Hormone.

As used in the text, the term "G-CSF" is referred to as granulocyte colony stimulating factor.

Cell free fat extract (CEFFE) and preparation method thereof

As used herein, the terms "cell-free adipose extract of the present invention", "extract of the present invention", "fat extract of the present invention" and the like are used interchangeably to refer to the process during the preparation of the fat extract (other than the rinsing step) ) An adipose tissue-derived extract (or extract) prepared without the addition of any solutions, solvents, small molecules, chemicals, and biological additives. A typical method for preparing the extract of the present invention is as described above in the second aspect of the present invention. In addition, it should be understood that although the extract of the present invention does not have to add any additives (or added components) during the preparation process, some or small amounts of safe substances (such as small amounts) that do not negatively or adversely affect the activity of the extract of the present invention may also be added. water).

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cell-free fat extract is a cell-free fat extract.

In the cell-free adipose extract of the present invention, various cytokines may be included. Typically, the cell-free adipose extract comprises IGF-1, BDNF, GDNF, TGF-β, HGF, bFGF, VEGF, TGF-β1, PDGF, EGF, NT-3, GH and G-CSF one or more.

In another preferred embodiment, in the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of the bFGF is 50-600pg/ml, preferably 100-500pg/ml, more preferably 120-400pg/ml, more Preferably 150-300 pg/ml, more preferably 200-280 pg/ml, more preferably 220-260 pg/ml.

In another preferred example, in the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of the VEGF is 50-500pg/ml, preferably 100-400pg/ml, more preferably 120-300pg/ml, more Preferably 150-250 pg/ml, more preferably 170-230 pg/ml, more preferably 190-210 pg/ml.

In another preferred example, in the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of the HGF is 200-3000pg/ml, preferably 400-2000pg/ml, more preferably 600-1500pg/ml, more Preferably 600-1200 pg/ml, more preferably 800-1000 pg/ml, more preferably 850-950 pg/ml.

Preferably, the cell-free fat extract of the present invention is prepared by the method as described in the second aspect of the present invention.

Typically, the cell-free fat extracts of the present invention are prepared by the following methods:

(2) centrifuging the rinsed adipose tissue to obtain a layered mixture;

Specifically, the cell-free fat extract of the present invention

In another preferred embodiment, in the step (4), the emulsification is a method of crushing by a tissue homogenizer.

In another preferred embodiment, the filter is a microporous membrane filter.

ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis (UC), also known as non-specific ulcerative colitis, is a chronic inflammatory and ulcerative lesion of the large intestine mucosa of unknown etiology. Because the cause of this disease is unknown and the treatment is difficult, it is listed as one of the modern intractable diseases by the World Health Organization.

use

The cell-free fat extract of the present invention has an excellent therapeutic effect on ulcerative colitis and its complications.

Typically, the ulcerative colitis complications include, but are not limited to: abdominal pain, diarrhea, mucous stools, bloody stools, or a combination thereof.

Composition and Administration

The compositions described in the present invention include (but are not limited to): pharmaceutical compositions, food compositions, health care compositions, dietary supplements, and the like.

Typically, the cell-free fat extracts of the present invention can be prepared into pharmaceutical compositions such as tablets, capsules, powders, microparticles, solutions, lozenges, jellies, creams, elixirs, suspensions, Dosage forms such as tinctures, poultices, liniments, lotions, and aerosols. Pharmaceutical compositions can be prepared by generally known preparation techniques, and suitable pharmaceutical additives can be added to the medicament.

The composition of the present invention may also include a pharmaceutically, food, health product or dietary acceptable carrier. "Pharmaceutically, food, nutraceutical or dietary acceptable carrier" means: one or more compatible solid or liquid filler or gel substances, which are suitable for human use and must be of sufficient purity and sufficiently low toxicity. "Compatibility" as used herein means that the components of the composition can be admixed with the compounds of the present invention and with each other without significantly reducing the efficacy of the compounds. Pharmaceutical, food, health product or dietary acceptable carrier Examples of acceptable carrier moieties are cellulose and its derivatives (such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium ethyl cellulose, cellulose acetate, etc.) , gelatin, talc, solid lubricants (such as stearic acid, magnesium stearate), calcium sulfate, vegetable oils (such as soybean oil, sesame oil, peanut oil, olive oil, etc.), polyols (such as propylene glycol, glycerin, mannitol, sorbitol) etc.), emulsifiers (such as Tween

), wetting agents (such as sodium lauryl sulfate), colorants, flavors, stabilizers, antioxidants, preservatives, pyrogen-free water, etc.

The mode of administration of the composition of the present invention is not particularly limited, and representative modes of administration include (but are not limited to): oral, parenteral (intravenous, intramuscular), topical, and preferred modes of administration are oral administration and injection.

The dosage form of the composition or preparation of the present invention is an oral preparation, an external preparation or an injection preparation. Typically, solid dosage forms for oral administration or administration include capsules, tablets, pills, powders and granules. In these solid dosage forms, the active compound is mixed with at least one conventional inert excipient (or carrier), such as sodium citrate or dicalcium phosphate, or with (a) fillers or compatibilizers, for example, starch, lactose, sucrose, glucose, mannitol and silicic acid; (b) binders such as, for example, hydroxymethylcellulose, alginate, gelatin, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sucrose and acacia; (c) humectants, For example, glycerol; (d) disintegrants, such as agar, calcium carbonate, potato or tapioca starch, alginic acid, certain complex silicates, and sodium carbonate; (e) slow solvents, such as paraffin; (f) Absorption accelerators such as quaternary amine compounds; (g) wetting agents such as cetyl alcohol and glyceryl monostearate; (h) adsorbents such as kaolin; and (i) lubricants such as talc, hard Calcium fatty acid, magnesium stearate, solid polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, or mixtures thereof. In capsules, tablets and pills, the dosage form may also contain buffering agents.

Solid dosage forms such as tablets, dragees, capsules, pills and granules can be prepared using coatings and shell materials, such as enteric coatings and other materials well known in the art. They may contain opacifiers.

Liquid dosage forms for oral administration or administration include pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups or tinctures. In addition to the active compound, liquid dosage forms may contain inert diluents conventionally employed in the art, such as water or other solvents, solubilizers and emulsifiers, for example, ethanol, isopropanol, ethyl carbonate, ethyl acetate, propylene glycol, 1 , 3-butanediol, dimethylformamide and oils, especially cottonseed oil, peanut oil, corn germ oil, olive oil, castor oil and sesame oil or mixtures of these substances, and the like.

Besides these inert diluents, the compositions can also contain adjuvants such as wetting agents, emulsifying and suspending agents, sweetening, flavoring and perfuming agents.

In addition to the active ingredient, suspensions may contain suspending agents such as ethoxylated isostearyl alcohols, polyoxyethylene sorbitol and sorbitan esters, microcrystalline cellulose, aluminum methoxide and agar, or mixtures of these substances and the like.

Compositions for parenteral injection may comprise physiologically acceptable sterile aqueous or anhydrous solutions, dispersions, suspensions or emulsions, and sterile powders for reconstitution into sterile injectable solutions or dispersions. Suitable aqueous and non-aqueous carriers, diluents, solvents or excipients include water, ethanol, polyols and suitable mixtures thereof.

Dosage forms for topical administration or administration of the compounds of this invention include ointments, powders, patches, sprays and inhalants. The active ingredient is mixed under sterile conditions with a physiologically acceptable carrier and any preservatives, buffers, or propellants that may be required if necessary.

The cell-free adipose extract of the present invention may be administered or administered alone, or in combination with other drugs for preventing and/or treating fatty liver and/or its complications.

When the composition is administered, a safe and effective amount of the cell-free fat extract of the present invention is suitable for human or non-human animals (such as rats, mice, dogs, cats, cows, chickens, ducks, etc.) in need of treatment, wherein the administration The current dose is the effective dose that can be considered as acceptable in pharmacy, food or health care products. As used herein, the term "safe and effective amount" refers to an amount that produces function or activity in humans and/or animals and is acceptable to humans and/or animals. Those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the "safe and effective amount" may vary with the form of the pharmaceutical composition, the route of administration, the excipients of the drug used, the severity of the disease, and the combination with other drugs, etc. different. For example, for a person weighing 60 kg, the daily dosage is usually 0.1 to 1000 mg, preferably 1 to 600 mg, and more preferably 2 to 300 mg. Of course, the specific dosage should also take into account the route of administration, the patient's health and other factors, which are all within the skill of the skilled physician.

The main advantages of the present invention include:

The present invention finds for the first time that acellular fat extract has excellent therapeutic effect on ulcerative colitis and its complications.

The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It should be understood that these examples are only used to illustrate the present invention and not to limit the scope of the present invention. In the following examples, the experimental methods without specific conditions are usually in accordance with conventional conditions, or in accordance with the conditions suggested by the manufacturer. Percentages and parts are by weight unless otherwise indicated.

Embodiment 1 examines the therapeutic effect of CEFFE on ulcerative colitis

1. Experimental method

1.1. Preparation of cell free fat extract (CEFFE)

Fat was obtained from volunteers with informed consent. The preparation method of cell-free adipose tissue extract is as follows:

(1) Adipose tissue was obtained from 6 healthy women who underwent conventional liposuction, with an average age of 31 years (24-36 years). After local injection of tumescent fluid anesthesia, a 3mm liposuction cannula with a large lateral hole (2mm x 7mm) was used to connect a 20mL syringe, and radial suction was performed under artificial negative pressure. Rinse 3 times with normal saline.

(2) Take the rinsed adipose tissue, place it in a centrifuge tube, put it in a centrifuge and centrifuge at 1200g for 3 minutes at 4°C to obtain a layered mixture.

(3) For the layered mixture, the upper oil layer and the lower water layer are removed, and the middle layer (ie, the fat layer containing adipocytes) is collected.

(4) For the middle layer, use two 10ml injection syringes connected with a tee tube to repeatedly push and beat 30 times at a constant speed to perform mechanical emulsification and obtain a mechanically emulsified fat mixture (also called nano fat).

(5) The mechanically emulsified fat mixture was placed in a -80°C refrigerator for freezing, and then thawed in a 37°C water bath. After a single freeze-thaw cycle, the thawed fat mixture was centrifuged at 1200g at 4°C for 5 minutes to obtain fractions. The layered mixture is divided into 4 layers, the first layer is the oil layer, the second layer is the residual adipose tissue layer, the third layer is the liquid layer, and the fourth layer is the cell/tissue debris precipitation layer, remove the oil layer and For the residual adipose tissue layer, the liquid layer is sucked, and the contamination of the cell/tissue debris sediment layer is avoided during the sucking process, so as to obtain the initial fat extraction solution.

(6) Filter and sterilize the obtained fat primary extract through a 0.22 μm filter, thereby sterilizing and removing possible mixed living cells, thereby obtaining cell-free fat extract (CEFFE), which is frozen in aliquots and stored at -20°C , thawed at 4°C when used.

For the prepared cell-free fat extract, the content of cytokines, including IGF-1, BDNF, GDNF, bFGF, VEGF, TGF-β1, HGF and PDGF, was detected by ELISA immunosorbent assay kit. The average concentrations of 6 samples were as follows: IGF-1 (9840.6pg/ml), BDNF (1764.5pg/ml), GDNF (1831.9pg/ml), bFGF (242.3pg/ml), VEGF (202.9pg/ml), TGF-β1 (954.5 pg/ml), HGF (898.4 pg/ml) and PDGF (179.9 pg/ml).

1.2 Establishment, grouping and administration of ulcerative colitis model in mice

All quarantined animals were screened according to the principle of close weight, and they were randomly divided into 6 groups with 8 animals in each group. The groupings and doses of animals in each group are shown in Table 1 below:

Table 1 Animal grouping and dosage of each group

After grouping, the mice in the normal control group (group 1) drank purified water, and the mice in the other groups (groups 2 to 6) drank 2% DSS (dextran sodium sulfate) aqueous solution for modeling, and the animals in each cage were replaced with drinking water or DSS aqueous solution, the water intake was 40 mL per day for 8 consecutive days.

Dosing mode and frequency:

The normal control group was given no treatment, the model control group was given sodium chloride injection, the positive control group was given cyclosporine injection, and the experimental groups 4-6 were given the corresponding dose of CEFFE. Animal modeling started at the same time, the positive control group (group 3) was administered once a day, a total of 9 times, the other groups (group 2, group 4 to group 6) were administered once every other day, a total of Five times of administration (D1, D3, D5, D7, D9) were administered, and the administration method was tail vein injection. Take the first day of administration as D1, the second day as D2, and so on.

1.3 Weight and DAI score

All animals were weighed once before receiving, leaving quarantine and grouping. After modeling, animals in groups 1 to 6 were weighed every day, and D1 to D9 were scored once a day. The scoring criteria are shown in Table 2 below:

Table 2 DAI score

1.4 Histological examination

D9 All animals were euthanized.

Euthanasia method: After CO ₂ overdose inhalation, thoracotomy or abdominal aortic bleeding to death. After euthanasia, the colon from the anus to the ileocecal area was taken from the pathology department. After measuring the length, the contents were washed with 0.9% sodium chloride injection and then longitudinally cut along the long axis. After puncture and fixation, they were fixed in 10% neutral formalin, embedded in paraffin, sliced, and stained with HE to observe the pathological damage of colonic tissue. Each animal was selected to observe 3 visual fields at the distal end, middle segment and proximal end of the colon, and the total histological damage score of the colon was calculated. Histological damage scores are shown in Table 3 below:

Table 3 Histological damage score

1.5 Statistical analysis of data

Measurement data were expressed as mean standard deviation, and all data statistics were performed using SPSS13.0 or Graphpad prism5.0 statistical software.

2. Experimental results

The experimental results showed that the DAI score and histological damage score of the CEFFE group were significantly lower than those of the model control group, indicating that CEFFE has an excellent therapeutic effect on ulcerative colitis.

All documents mentioned herein are incorporated by reference in this application as if each document were individually incorporated by reference. In addition, it should be understood that after reading the above teaching content of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to the present invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the appended claims of the present application.

Claims

Use of a cell-free fat extract, characterized in that it is used to prepare a composition or preparation for preventing and/or treating ulcerative colitis and/or its complications.
The use of claim 1, wherein the ulcerative colitis complication is selected from the group consisting of abdominal pain, diarrhea, mucus stool, bloody stool, or a combination thereof.
The use of claim 1, wherein the cell-free fat extract contains one or more components selected from the group consisting of IGF-1, BDNF, GDNF, TGF-β1, HGF, bFGF , VEGF, TGF-β1, PDGF, EGF, NT-3, GH, G-CSF, or a combination thereof.
The use of claim 3, wherein the cell-free fat extract comprises one or more characteristics selected from the group consisting of:

In the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of IGF-1 is 5000-30000pg/ml, preferably 6000-20000pg/ml, more preferably 7000-15000pg/ml, more preferably 8000-12000pg /ml, more preferably 9000-11000pg/ml, more preferably 9500-10500pg/ml;

In the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of the BDNF is 800-5000pg/ml, preferably 1000-4000pg/ml, more preferably 1200-2500pg/ml, more preferably 1400-2000pg/ml , more preferably 1600-2000pg/ml, more preferably 1700-1850pg/ml;

In the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of GDNF is 800-5000pg/ml, preferably 1000-4000pg/ml, more preferably 1200-2500pg/ml, more preferably 1400-2000pg/ml , more preferably 1600-2000pg/ml, more preferably 1700-1900pg/ml;

In the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of the bFGF is 50-600 pg/ml, preferably 100-500 pg/ml, more preferably 120-400 pg/ml, more preferably 150-300 pg/ml , more preferably 200-280pg/ml, more preferably 220-260pg/ml;

In the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of the VEGF is 50-500pg/ml, preferably 100-400pg/ml, more preferably 120-300pg/ml, more preferably 150-250pg/ml , more preferably 170-230pg/ml, more preferably 190-210pg/ml;

In the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of TGF-β1 is 200-3000pg/ml, preferably 400-2000pg/ml, more preferably 600-1500pg/ml, more preferably 800-1200pg /ml, more preferably 800-1100pg/ml, more preferably 900-1000pg/ml;

In the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of the HGF is 200-3000pg/ml, preferably 400-2000pg/ml, more preferably 600-1500pg/ml, more preferably 600-1200pg/ml , more preferably 800-1000pg/ml, more preferably 850-950pg/ml; and/or

In the cell-free fat extract, the concentration of the PDGF is 50-600pg/ml, preferably 80-400pg/ml, more preferably 100-300pg/ml, more preferably 140-220pg/ml , more preferably 160-200pg/ml, more preferably 170-190pg/ml.
The use of claim 3, wherein the cell-free fat extract comprises one or more characteristics selected from the group consisting of:

The weight ratio of IGF-1 to VEGF is 20-100:1, preferably 30-70:1, more preferably 40-60:1, and most preferably 45-55:1;

The weight ratio of BDNF to VEGF is 2-20:1, preferably 4-15:1, more preferably 6-12:1, and most preferably 8-9.5:1;

The weight ratio of GDNF to VEGF is 2-20:1, preferably 4-15:1, more preferably 6-12:1, and most preferably 8.5-9.5:1;

The weight ratio of bFGF to VEGF is 0.2-8:1, preferably 0.5-5:1, more preferably 0.6-2:1, more preferably 0.8-1.6:1, and most preferably 1-1.5: 1;

The weight ratio of TGF-β1 to VEGF is 1-20:1, preferably 1-15:1, more preferably 1-10:1, more preferably 2-8:1, more preferably 4- 6:1;

The weight ratio of HGF to VEGF is 1-20:1, preferably 1-15:1, more preferably 1-10:1, more preferably 2-8:1, more preferably 4-5.5: 1; and/or

The weight ratio of PDGF to VEGF is 0.1-3:1, preferably 0.2-2:1, more preferably 0.4-1.5:1, and most preferably 0.7-1.2:1.
The use according to claim 1, wherein the cell-free fat extract is prepared by the following method:

(1) providing an adipose tissue raw material, crushing the adipose tissue raw material, and rinsing (such as with physiological saline), thereby obtaining rinsed adipose tissue;

(2) centrifuging the rinsed adipose tissue to obtain a layered mixture;

(3) for the layered mixture, remove the upper oil layer and the lower water layer, and collect the middle layer (ie, the fat layer containing adipocytes);

(4) Emulsifying the intermediate layer to obtain an emulsified fat mixture (also referred to as nano-fat);

(5) subjecting the emulsified fat mixture to centrifugation to obtain an intermediate liquid layer, i.e., the initial fat extract; and

(6) Filtration and sterilization of the primary fat extract to obtain a cell-free fat extract.
The use according to claim 1, wherein the dosage form of the composition or preparation is an oral preparation, an external preparation or an injection preparation.
The use according to claim 7, wherein the injection preparation is an intravenous injection or an intramuscular injection.
The use according to claim 1, wherein the dosage form of the composition or preparation is a solid dosage form, a semi-solid dosage form, or a liquid dosage form.
The use of claim 1, wherein the cell-free fat extract contains no cells and no lipid droplets.
The use according to claim 1, wherein the cell-free fat extract is a naturally-obtained nano-fat extract without added components.
A cell-free fat extract, characterized in that, the cell-free fat extract is prepared by the following method:

(1) providing an adipose tissue raw material, crushing the adipose tissue raw material, and rinsing (such as with physiological saline), thereby obtaining rinsed adipose tissue;

(2) centrifuging the rinsed adipose tissue to obtain a layered mixture;

(3) for the layered mixture, remove the upper oil layer and the lower water layer, and collect the middle layer (ie, the fat layer containing adipocytes);

(4) Emulsifying the intermediate layer to obtain an emulsified fat mixture (also referred to as nano-fat);

(5) subjecting the emulsified fat mixture to centrifugation to obtain an intermediate liquid layer, i.e., the initial fat extract; and

(6) Filtration and sterilization of the primary fat extract to obtain a cell-free fat extract.
A composition or preparation, characterized in that the composition or preparation comprises (a) the cell-free fat extract according to claim 12; and (b) pharmacy, food, health product or diet acceptable carrier or excipient.
The composition or preparation of claim 12, wherein, in the composition or preparation, the mass percentage of the cell-free fat extract is 1-20 wt%, based on the total weight of the composition or preparation .
A method for preventing and/or treating ulcerative colitis and/or its complications, characterized in that the cell-free fat extract according to claim 12 is administered to a subject in need thereof.