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Uiterwijk M, Coolen B, Rijswijk van JW, Söntjens S, van Houtem M, Szymczyk W, Rijns L, Janssen H, Wal van der A, Mol de B, Bouten C, Strijkers G, Dankers P, Kluin J. BALANCING SCAFFOLD DEGRADATION AND NEO-TISSUE FORMATION IN IN-SITU TISSUE ENGINEERED VASCULAR GRAFTS. Tissue Eng Part A 2024. [PMID: 38420632 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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An essential aspect of cardiovascular in situ tissue engineering (TE) is to ensure balance between scaffold degradation and neo-tissue formation. We evaluated the degradation velocity and neo-tissue formation of three electrospun supramolecular bisurea-based biodegradable scaffolds that differ in their soft-block backbone compositions only. Scaffolds were implanted as interposition grafts in the abdominal aorta in rats, and evaluated at different time points (t = 1, 6, 12, 24 and 40 weeks) on function, tissue formation, strength and scaffold degradation. The fully carbonate-based biomaterial showed minor degradation after 40 weeks in vivo, while the other two ester-containing biomaterials showed (near) complete degradation within 6 to 12 weeks. Local dilatation was only observed in these faster degrading scaffolds. All materials showed to some extent calcifications, at early as well as late time points. Histological evaluation showed equal and non-native like neo-tissue formation after total degradation. The fully carbonate based scaffolds lagged in neo-tissue formation, presumably as its degradation was (far from) complete at 40 weeks. A significant difference in vessel wall contrast enhancement was observed by MRI between grafts with total compared to minimal degraded scaffolds.
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- Marcelle Uiterwijk
- Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, 26066, Cardiothoracic surgery, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1105 AZ;
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- Amsterdam UMC Locatie AMC, 26066, Department of Biomedical Engineering & Physics, Amsterdam, Netherlands;
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- Eindhoven University of Technology, 3169, Symochem b.v., Eindhoven, Netherlands;
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- Eindhoven University of Technology, 3169, Symochem b.v. , Eindhoven, Netherlands;
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- Eindhoven University of Technology, 3169, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven, Netherlands;
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- Eindhoven University of Technology, 3169, Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Eindhoven University of Technology, 3169, Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven, Netherlands;
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- Eindhoven University of Technology, 3169, Symochem b.v. , Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands;
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- Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, 26066, Cardiothoracic surgery, Amsterdam, Netherlands;
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- Eindhoven University of Technology, 3169, Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Eindhoven University of Technology, 3169, Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven, Netherlands;
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- Amsterdam UMC Locatie AMC, 26066, Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Amsterdam, Netherlands;
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- Eindhoven University of Technology, 3169, Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Eindhoven University of Technology, 3169, Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven, Netherlands;
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- Erasmus Medical Center, 6993, Cardiothoracic surgery, Rotterdam, Netherlands;
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Ibrahim DM, Fomina A, Bouten CVC, Smits AIPM. Functional regeneration at the blood-biomaterial interface. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 201:115085. [PMID: 37690484 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.115085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
Abstract
The use of cardiovascular implants is commonplace in clinical practice. However, reproducing the key bioactive and adaptive properties of native cardiovascular tissues with an artificial replacement is highly challenging. Exciting new treatment strategies are under development to regenerate (parts of) cardiovascular tissues directly in situ using immunomodulatory biomaterials. Direct exposure to the bloodstream and hemodynamic loads is a particular challenge, given the risk of thrombosis and adverse remodeling that it brings. However, the blood is also a source of (immune) cells and proteins that dominantly contribute to functional tissue regeneration. This review explores the potential of the blood as a source for the complete or partial in situ regeneration of cardiovascular tissues, with a particular focus on the endothelium, being the natural blood-tissue barrier. We pinpoint the current scientific challenges to enable rational engineering and testing of blood-contacting implants to leverage the regenerative potential of the blood.
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- Dina M Ibrahim
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands; Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands; Graduate School of Life Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands; Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands; Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
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Lu X, Zou H, Liao X, Xiong Y, Hu X, Cao J, Pan J, Li C, Zheng Y. Construction of PCL-collagen@PCL@PCL-gelatin three-layer small diameter artificial vascular grafts by electrospinning. Biomed Mater 2022; 18. [PMID: 36374009 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/aca269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The demand for artificial vascular grafts in clinical applications is increasing, and it is urgent to design a tissue-engineered vascular graft with good biocompatibility and sufficient mechanical strength. In this study, three-layer small diameter artificial vascular grafts were constructed by electrospinning. Polycaprolactone (PCL) and collagen (COL) were used as the inner layer to provide good biocompatibility and cell adhesion, the middle layer was PCL to improve the mechanical properties, and gelatin (GEL) and PCL were used to construct the outer layer for further improving the mechanical properties and biocompatibility of the vascular grafts in the human body environment. The electrospun artificial vascular graft had good biocompatibility and mechanical properties. Its longitudinal maximum stress reached 2.63 ± 0.12 MPa, which exceeded the maximum stress that many natural blood vessels could withstand. The fiber diameter of the vascular grafts was related to the proportion of components that made up the vascular grafts. In the inner structure of the vascular grafts, the hydrophilicity of the vascular grafts was enhanced by the addition of COL to the PCL, and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) adhered more easily to the vascular grafts. In particular, the cytocompatibility and proliferation of HUVECs on the scaffold with an inner structure PCL:COL = 2:1 was superior to other ratios of vascular grafts. The vascular grafts did not cause hemolysis of red blood cells. Thus, the bionic PCL-COL@PCL@PCL-GEL composite graft is a promising material for vascular tissue engineering.
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- Xingjian Lu
- Department of Physics, and Key Laboratory of ATMMT Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, and Key Laboratory of ATMMT Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, and Key Laboratory of ATMMT Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, and Key Laboratory of ATMMT Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, and Key Laboratory of ATMMT Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, and Key Laboratory of ATMMT Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, and Key Laboratory of ATMMT Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, and Key Laboratory of ATMMT Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, and Key Laboratory of ATMMT Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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Koch SE, de Kort BJ, Holshuijsen N, Brouwer HFM, van der Valk DC, Dankers PYW, van Luijk JAKR, Hooijmans CR, de Vries RBM, Bouten CVC, Smits AIPM. Animal studies for the evaluation of in situ tissue-engineered vascular grafts - a systematic review, evidence map, and meta-analysis. NPJ Regen Med 2022; 7:17. [PMID: 35197483 PMCID: PMC8866508 DOI: 10.1038/s41536-022-00211-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Vascular in situ tissue engineering (TE) is an approach that uses bioresorbable grafts to induce endogenous regeneration of damaged blood vessels. The evaluation of newly developed in situ TE vascular grafts heavily relies on animal experiments. However, no standard for in vivo models or study design has been defined, hampering inter-study comparisons and translational efficiency. To provide input for formulating such standard, the goal of this study was to map all animal experiments for vascular in situ TE using off-the-shelf available, resorbable synthetic vascular grafts. A literature search (PubMed, Embase) yielded 15,896 studies, of which 182 studies met the inclusion criteria (n = 5,101 animals). The reports displayed a wide variety of study designs, animal models, and biomaterials. Meta-analysis on graft patency with subgroup analysis for species, age, sex, implantation site, and follow-up time demonstrated model-specific variations. This study identifies possibilities for improved design and reporting of animal experiments to increase translational value.
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- Suzanne E Koch
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- SYstematic Review Centre for Laboratory animal Experimentation (SYRCLE), Department for Health Evidence, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud UMC, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- SYstematic Review Centre for Laboratory animal Experimentation (SYRCLE), Department for Health Evidence, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud UMC, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- SYstematic Review Centre for Laboratory animal Experimentation (SYRCLE), Department for Health Evidence, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud UMC, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands. .,Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
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Gao H, Hu P, Sun G, Tian Y, Wang L, Mo H, Liu C, Zhang J, Shen J. Decellularized Scaffold-based Poly(ethylene glycol) Biomimetic Vascular Patches Modified with Polyelectrolyte Multilayer of Heparin and Chitosan: Preparation and Vascular Tissue Engineering Applications in a Porcine Model. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:1077-1084. [DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02631c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The mechanical property mismatch between vascular patches and native blood vessels can result in post-operation failure, so it is important to develop vascular patches that mimic the biomechanical properties of...
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Durán-Rey D, Crisóstomo V, Sánchez-Margallo JA, Sánchez-Margallo FM. Systematic Review of Tissue-Engineered Vascular Grafts. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:771400. [PMID: 34805124 PMCID: PMC8595218 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.771400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Pathologies related to the cardiovascular system are the leading causes of death worldwide. One of the main treatments is conventional surgery with autologous transplants. Although donor grafts are often unavailable, tissue-engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) show promise for clinical treatments. A systematic review of the recent scientific literature was performed using PubMed (Medline) and Web of Science databases to provide an overview of the state-of-the-art in TEVG development. The use of TEVG in human patients remains quite restricted owing to the presence of vascular stenosis, existence of thrombi, and poor graft patency. A total of 92 original articles involving human patients and animal models were analyzed. A meta-analysis of the influence of the vascular graft diameter on the occurrence of thrombosis and graft patency was performed for the different models analyzed. Although there is no ideal animal model for TEVG research, the murine model is the most extensively used. Hybrid grafting, electrospinning, and cell seeding are currently the most promising technologies. The results showed that there is a tendency for thrombosis and non-patency in small-diameter grafts. TEVGs are under constant development, and research is oriented towards the search for safe devices.
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- David Durán-Rey
- Laparoscopy Unit, Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Cáceres, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Unit, Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Cáceres, Spain.,Centro de Investigacion Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Bioengineering and Health Technologies Unit, Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Cáceres, Spain
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- Centro de Investigacion Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Scientific Direction, Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Cáceres, Spain
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Gupta P, Chaudhuri GR, Janani G, Agarwala M, Ghosh D, Nandi SK, Mandal BB. Functionalized Silk Vascular Grafts with Decellularized Human Wharton's Jelly Improves Remodeling via Immunomodulation in Rabbit Jugular Vein. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2100750. [PMID: 34378360 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202100750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cell-free polymeric tissue-engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) have shown great promise towards clinical translation; however, their limited bioactivity and remodeling ability challenge this cause. Here, a novel cell-free bioresorbable small diameter silk TEVG system functionalized with decellularized human Wharton's jelly (dWJ) matrix is developed and successfully implanted as interposition grafts into rabbit jugular vein. Implanted TEVGs remain patent for two months and integrate with host tissue, demonstrating neo-tissue formation and constructive remodeling. Mechanistic analysis reveals that dWJ matrix is a reservoir of various immunomodulatory cytokines (Interleukin-8, 6, 10, 4 and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α)), which aids in upregulating M2 macrophage-associated genes facilitating pro-remodeling behavior. Besides, dWJ treatment to human endothelial cells upregulates the expression of functional genes (cluster of differentiation 31 (CD31), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), and vascular endothelial (VE)-cadherin), enables faster cell migration, and elevates nitric oxide (NO) production leading to the in situ development of endothelium. The dWJ functionalized silk TEVGs support increased host cell recruitment than control, including macrophages and vascular cells. It endows superior graft remodeling in terms of a dense medial layer comprising smooth muscle cells and elevates the production of extracellular matrix proteins (collagen and elastin). Altogether, these findings suggest that dWJ functionalization imitates the usefulness of cell seeding and enables graft remodeling.
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- Prerak Gupta
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Guwahati Assam 781039 India
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- Department of Plastic Surgery R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital Kolkata West Bengal 700004 India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Guwahati Assam 781039 India
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- Department of ENT and Faciomaxillary Surgery GNRC Institute of Medical Sciences Guwahati Assam 781030 India
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Kolkata West Bengal 700037 India
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Kolkata West Bengal 700037 India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Guwahati Assam 781039 India
- Centre for Nanotechnology Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Guwahati Assam 781039 India
- School of Health Sciences and Technology Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Guwahati Assam 781039 India
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Fang S, Ahlmann AH, Langhorn L, Hussein K, Sørensen JA, Guan X, Sheikh SP, Riber LP, Andersen DC. Small diameter polycaprolactone vascular grafts are patent in sheep carotid bypass but require antithrombotic therapy. Regen Med 2021; 16:117-130. [PMID: 33764157 DOI: 10.2217/rme-2020-0171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background: Polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds exhibit high biocompatibility and are attractive as vascular conduits. Materials & methods: PCL tubes were cultivated in bioreactor with human adipose regenerative cells to assess ex vivo cytocompatibility, whereas in vivo PCL tube patency was evaluated in sheep carotid bypass with and without antithrombotic treatment. Results: Ex vivo results revealed increasing adipose regenerative cells on PCL using dynamic bioreactor culturing. In vivo data showed that 67% (2/3) of grafts in the antithrombotic group were patent at day 28, while 100% (3/3) of control grafts were occluded already during the first week due to thrombosis. Histology showed that patent PCL grafts were recellularized by host cells. Conclusion: PCL tubes may work as small diameter vascular scaffolds under antithrombotic treatment.
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- Shu Fang
- Laboratory of Molecular & Cellular Cardiology, Department of Clinical Biochemistry & Pharmacology, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløws Vej 25, Odense C 5000, Denmark.,The Danish Regenerative Center, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, Odense C 5000, Denmark.,Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 19, Odense C 5000, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Molecular & Cellular Cardiology, Department of Clinical Biochemistry & Pharmacology, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløws Vej 25, Odense C 5000, Denmark.,Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 19, Odense C 5000, Denmark
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- Biomedical Laboratory, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 23, Odense C 5000, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Molecular & Cellular Cardiology, Department of Clinical Biochemistry & Pharmacology, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløws Vej 25, Odense C 5000, Denmark.,The Danish Regenerative Center, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, Odense C 5000, Denmark.,Department of Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 71526, Egypt
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- Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 19, Odense C 5000, Denmark.,Department of Plastic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløws Vej 4, Odense C 5000, Denmark
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- Department of Photonics Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Ørsteds Plads Building 345A, Kongens Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Molecular & Cellular Cardiology, Department of Clinical Biochemistry & Pharmacology, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløws Vej 25, Odense C 5000, Denmark.,The Danish Regenerative Center, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, Odense C 5000, Denmark.,Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 19, Odense C 5000, Denmark
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- Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 19, Odense C 5000, Denmark.,Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløws Vej 4, Odense C 5000, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Molecular & Cellular Cardiology, Department of Clinical Biochemistry & Pharmacology, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløws Vej 25, Odense C 5000, Denmark.,The Danish Regenerative Center, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, Odense C 5000, Denmark.,Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 19, Odense C 5000, Denmark
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Zhao L, Li X, Yang L, Sun L, Mu S, Zong H, Li Q, Wang F, Song S, Yang C, Zhao C, Chen H, Zhang R, Wang S, Dong Y, Zhang Q. Evaluation of remodeling and regeneration of electrospun PCL/fibrin vascular grafts in vivo. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 118:111441. [PMID: 33255034 PMCID: PMC7445127 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 08/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The success of artificial vascular graft in the host to obtain functional tissue regeneration and remodeling is a great challenge in the field of small diameter tissue engineering blood vessels. In our previous work, poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL)/fibrin vascular grafts were fabricated by electrospinning. It was proved that the PCL/fibrin vascular graft was a suitable small diameter tissue engineering vascular scaffold with good biomechanical properties and cell compatibility. Here we mainly examined the performance of PCL/fibrin vascular graft in vivo. The graft showed randomly arranged nanofiber structure, excellent mechanical strength, higher compliance and degradation properties. At 9 months after implantation in the rat abdominal aorta, the graft induced the regeneration of neoarteries, and promoted ECM deposition and rapid endothelialization. More importantly, the PCL/fibrin vascular graft showed more microvessels density and fewer calcification areas at 3 months, which was beneficial to improve cell infiltration and proliferation. Moreover, the ratio of M2/M1macrophage in PCL/fibrin graft had a higher expression level and the secretion amount of pro-inflammatory cytokines started to increase, and then decreased to similar to the native artery. Thus, the electrospun PCL/fibrin tubular vascular graft had great potential to become a new type of artificial blood vessel scaffold that can be implanted in vivo for long term.
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- Liang Zhao
- College of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China; Key Laboratory of Cardiac Structure Research, Zhengzhou Seventh People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.
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- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China; First Affiliated Hospital, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China; First Affiliated Hospital, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- Nursing School, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- Service Center for Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- General Surgery Department, West District Hospital of Nanyang The First People's Hospital, Nanyang, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.
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Stegmayr B, Willems C, Groth T, Martins A, Neves NM, Mottaghy K, Remuzzi A, Walpoth B. Arteriovenous access in hemodialysis: A multidisciplinary perspective for future solutions. Int J Artif Organs 2020; 44:3-16. [PMID: 32438852 PMCID: PMC7780365 DOI: 10.1177/0391398820922231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
In hemodialysis, vascular access is a key issue. The preferred access is an arteriovenous fistula on the non-dominant lower arm. If the natural vessels are insufficient for such access, the insertion of a synthetic vascular graft between artery and vein is an option to construct an arteriovenous shunt for punctures. In emergency situations and especially in elderly with narrow and atherosclerotic vessels, a cuffed double-lumen catheter is placed in a larger vein for chronic use. The latter option constitutes a greater risk for infections while arteriovenous fistula and arteriovenous shunt can fail due to stenosis, thrombosis, or infections. This review will recapitulate the vast and interdisciplinary scenario that characterizes hemodialysis vascular access creation and function, since adequate access management must be based on knowledge of the state of the art and on future perspectives. We also discuss recent developments to improve arteriovenous fistula creation and patency, the blood compatibility of arteriovenous shunt, needs to avoid infections, and potential development of tissue engineering applications in hemodialysis vascular access. The ultimate goal is to spread more knowledge in a critical area of medicine that is importantly affecting medical costs of renal replacement therapies and patients’ quality of life.
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- Bernd Stegmayr
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
| | - Thomas Groth
- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany.,Interdisciplinary Center of Material Research, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
| | - Albino Martins
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark-Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Portugal
| | - Nuno M Neves
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark-Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Portugal
| | - Khosrow Mottaghy
- Department of Physiology, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery (Emeritus), University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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