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The purpose of our study was to formulate and evaluate bicalutamide (BL) solid dispersions (SD). The physicochemical properties were evaluated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier-Transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Powder X-ray diffractometry (PXRD), dissolution studies, and stability studies. The dissolution studies demonstrated that the dissolution of BL from BL-SD increased with an increase in carrier content (PVP K30). X-ray assays and DSC results both confirmed the amorphous state of BL in BL-SD. Stability studies conducted after 6 months showed that BL exhibited excellent stability in the solid dispersion of PVP K30 (1:5).

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Ex vivo expansion of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) with most current methods can hardly satisfy clinical application requirement. While in vivo, HSCs efficiently self-renew in niche where they interact with 3D extracellular matrix and stromal cells. Therefore, co-cultures of CD34 cells and mesenchyme stem cells derived from human amniotic membrane (hAMSCs) on the basis of biomimetic macroporous three-dimensional (3D) poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) scaffolds are developed, where scaffolds and hAMSCs are applied to mimic structural and cellular microenvironment of HSCs. The influence of scaffolds, feeder cells, and contact manners on expansion and stemness maintenance of CD34 cells is investigated in this protocol. Biomimetic scaffolds-dependent co-cultures of CD34 cells and hAMSCs can effectively promote the expansion of CD34 cells; meanwhile, indirect contact is superior to direct contact. The combination of biomimetic scaffolds and hAMSCs represents a new strategy for achieving clinical-scale ex vivo expansion of CD34 cells.