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Wei K, Roy A, Ejike S, Eiken MK, Plaster EM, Shi A, Shtein M, Loebel C. Magnetoactive, Kirigami-Inspired Hammocks to Probe Lung Epithelial Cell Function. Cell Mol Bioeng 2024; 17:317-327. [PMID: 39513001 PMCID: PMC11538102 DOI: 10.1007/s12195-024-00808-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 11/15/2024] Open
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Introduction Mechanical forces provide critical biological signals to cells. Within the distal lung, tensile forces act across the basement membrane and epithelial cells atop. Stretching devices have supported studies of mechanical forces in distal lung epithelium to gain mechanistic insights into pulmonary diseases. However, the integration of curvature into devices applying mechanical forces onto lung epithelial cell monolayers has remained challenging. To address this, we developed a hammock-shaped platform that offers desired curvature and mechanical forces to lung epithelial monolayers. Methods We developed hammocks using polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-based membranes and magnetic-particle modified silicone elastomer films within a 48-well plate that mimic the alveolar curvature and tensile forces during breathing. These hammocks were engineered and characterized for mechanical and cell-adhesive properties to facilitate cell culture. Using human small airway epithelial cells (SAECs), we measured monolayer formation and mechanosensing using F-Actin staining and immunofluorescence for cytokeratin to visualize intermediate filaments. Results We demonstrate a multi-functional design that facilitates a range of curvatures along with the incorporation of magnetic elements for dynamic actuation to induce mechanical forces. Using this system, we then showed that SAECs remain viable, proliferate, and form an epithelial cell monolayer across the entire hammock. By further applying mechanical stimulation via magnetic actuation, we observed an increase in proliferation and strengthening of the cytoskeleton, suggesting an increase in mechanosensing. Conclusion This hammock strategy provides an easily accessible and tunable cell culture platform for mimicking distal lung mechanical forces in vitro. We anticipate the promise of this culture platform for mechanistic studies, multi-modal stimulation, and drug or small molecule testing, extendable to other cell types and organ systems. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12195-024-00808-z.
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- Katherine Wei
- Materials Science & Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
- School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Materials Science & Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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- School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Materials Science & Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Materials Science & Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Materials Science & Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
- School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
- Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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Ma W, Liu Z, Zhu T, Wang L, Du J, Wang K, Xu C. Fabric-Enhanced Vascular Graft with Hierarchical Structure for Promoting the Regeneration of Vascular Tissue. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2302676. [PMID: 38279911 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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Natural blood vessels have completed functions, including elasticity, compliance, and excellent antithrombotic properties because of their mature structure. To replace damaged blood vessels, vascular grafts should perform these functions by simulating the natural vascular structures. Although the structures of natural blood vessels are thoroughly explored, constructing a small-diameter vascular graft that matches the mechanical and biological properties of natural blood vessels remains a challenge. A hierarchical vascular graft is fabricated by Electrospinning, Braiding, and Thermally induced phase separation (EBT) processes, which could simulate the structure of natural blood vessels. The internal electrospun structure facilitates the adhesion of endothelial cells, thereby accelerating endothelialization. The intermediate PLGA fabric exhibits excellent mechanical properties, which allow it to maintain its shape during long-term transplantation and prevent graft expansion. The external macroporous structure is beneficial for cell growth and infiltration. Blood vessel remodeling aims to combine a structure that promotes tissue regeneration with anti-inflammatory materials. The results in vitro demonstrated that it EBT vascular graft (EBTVG) has matched the mechanical properties, reliable cytocompatibility, and the strongest endothelialization in situ. The results in vitro and replacement of the resected artery in vivo suggest that the EBTVG combines different structural advantages with biomechanical properties and reliable biocompatibility, significantly promoting the stabilization and regeneration of vascular endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells, as well as stabilizing the blood microenvironment.
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- Wenxin Ma
- Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, 333 Longteng Rd., Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
- School of Textiles and Fashion, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, 333 Longteng Rd., Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, 138 Xueyuan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, P. R. China
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- Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, 333 Longteng Rd., Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- School of Textiles and Fashion, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, 333 Longteng Rd., Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, 333 Longteng Rd., Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Gastrointestinal Tumors, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Medicine and Health Key Laboratory of General Surgery, 16766 Jingshi Rd., Jinan, 250014, P. R. China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, 138 Xueyuan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, P. R. China
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Balint B, Kollmann C, Gauer S, Federspiel JM, Schäfers HJ. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase alterations are independent of turbulence in the aorta of patients with a unicuspid aortic valve. JTCVS OPEN 2021; 8:157-169. [PMID: 36004114 PMCID: PMC9390404 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2021.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Gauer S, Balint B, Kollmann C, Federspiel JM, Henn D, Bandner-Risch D, Schmied W, Schäfers HJ. Dysregulation of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Does Not Depend on Hemodynamic Alterations in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Aortopathy. J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 9:e016471. [PMID: 32873108 PMCID: PMC7726972 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.016471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Background Bicuspid aortic valves (BAVs) predispose to ascending aortic aneurysm. Turbulent blood flow and genetic factors have been proposed as underlying mechanisms. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) has been implicated in BAV aortopathy, and its expression is regulated by wall shear stress. We hypothesized that if turbulent flow induces aneurysm formation in patients with a BAV, regional differences in eNOS expression would be observed in BAVs. Methods and Results Ascending aortic specimens were harvested intraoperatively from 48 patients with tricuspid aortic valve (19 dilated, 29 nondilated) and 38 with BAV (28 dilated, 10 nondilated) undergoing cardiac surgery. eNOS mRNA and protein concentration were analyzed at the convex and concave aortic wall. In nondilated aortas, eNOS mRNA and protein concentration were decreased in BAV compared with tricuspid aortic valve (all P<0.05). eNOS expression was increased in association with dilation in BAV aortas (P=0.03), but not in tricuspid aortic valve aortas (P=0.63). There were no regional differences in eNOS mRNA or protein concentration in BAV aortas (all P>0.05). However, eNOS expression was increased at the concave wall (versus convexity) in tricuspid aortic valve dilated aortas (all P<0.05). Conclusions Dysregulated eNOS occurs independent of dilation in BAV aortas, suggesting a potential role for aberrantly regulated eNOS expression in the development of BAV‐associated aneurysms. The absence of regional variations of eNOS expression suggests that eNOS dysregulation in BAV aortas is the result of underlying genetic factors associated with BAV disease, rather than changes stimulated by hemodynamic alterations. These findings provide insight into the underlying mechanisms of aortic dilation in patients with a BAV.
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- Simon Gauer
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Saarland University Medical Center Homburg/Saar Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Saarland University Medical Center Homburg/Saar Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Saarland University Medical Center Homburg/Saar Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Saarland University Medical Center Homburg/Saar Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery BG Trauma Center LudwigshafenUniversity of Heidelberg Ludwigshafen Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Saarland University Medical Center Homburg/Saar Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Saarland University Medical Center Homburg/Saar Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Saarland University Medical Center Homburg/Saar Germany
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Krzyżewski RM, Kliś KM, Kwinta BM, Gackowska M, Gąsowski J. Increased tortuosity of ACA might be associated with increased risk of ACoA aneurysm development and less aneurysm dome size: a computer-aided analysis. Eur Radiol 2019; 29:6309-6318. [PMID: 30989348 PMCID: PMC6795631 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-019-06146-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Objectives We decided to perform computer-aided analysis of the anterior cerebral artery (ACA) to check for a potential correlation with anterior communicating artery (ACoA) aneurysm presence and growth. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the ACA anatomy of 121 patients with ACoA aneurysms along with 121 age, risk factors, and vessel side-matched control patients without an ACoA aneurysm. We obtained their medical history and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) data from their medical records. For each patient’s DSA, we extracted curve representing the course of their ACA and calculated its relative length (RL), sum of angle metrics (SOAM), triangular index (TI), product of angle distance (PAD), and inflection count metrics (ICM). Results Patients with ACoA aneurysm had significantly higher RL (0.64 ± 0.23 vs. 0.56 ± 0.22; p < 0.01), SOAM (0.27 ± 0.19 vs. 0.18 ± 0.15; p < 0.01), PAD (0.12 ± 0.13 vs. 0.09 ± 0.11; p = 0.02), and TI (0.57 ± 0.14 vs. 0.44 ± 0.15; p < 0.01). In multivariate logistic regression analysis, after adjustment for possible confounders, SOAM (OR, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.12–1.63; p < 0.01) and TI (OR, 1.84; 95% CI, 1.47–2.35; p < 0.01) remained independently associated with higher risk of ACoA aneurysm. Additionally, we found significant negative correlations between TI and aneurysm dome size (R = − 0.194; p = 0.047). Conclusions Increased tortuosity of ACA might increase the risk of ACoA aneurysm development and decrease the risk of aneurysm growth. Key Points • Anterior cerebral artery’s sum of angle metrics is associated with hypertension as well as with history of ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction. • Increased tortuosity of anterior cerebral artery might be associated with anterior communicating artery aneurysm development. • Tortuosity of anterior cerebral artery is negatively correlated with anterior communicating artery aneurysm dome size.
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- Roger M Krzyżewski
- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Botaniczna 3 Street, 31-503, Kraków, Poland. .,TENSOR- Team of NeuroSurgery-Oriented Research, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland.
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- TENSOR- Team of NeuroSurgery-Oriented Research, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland.,Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland.,Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications, AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Botaniczna 3 Street, 31-503, Kraków, Poland.,TENSOR- Team of NeuroSurgery-Oriented Research, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- TENSOR- Team of NeuroSurgery-Oriented Research, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland.,Department of Internal Medicine and Gerontology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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Ha Y, Heo C, Woo J, Ryu H, Lee Y, Suh AM. Amperometric Microsensors Monitoring Glutamate-Evoked In Situ Responses of Nitric Oxide and Carbon Monoxide from Live Human Neuroblastoma Cells. SENSORS 2017; 17:s17071661. [PMID: 28753952 PMCID: PMC5539859 DOI: 10.3390/s17071661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2017] [Revised: 07/16/2017] [Accepted: 07/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In the brain, nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO) are important signaling gases which have multifaceted roles, such as neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, and vasodilators. Even though it is difficult to measure NO and CO in a living system due to their high diffusibility and extremely low release levels, electrochemical sensors are promising tools to measure in vivo and in vitro NO and CO gases. In this paper, using amperometric dual and septuple NO/CO microsensors, real-time NO and CO changes evoked by glutamate were monitored simultaneously for human neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y) cells. In cultures, the cells were differentiated and matured into functional neurons by retinoic acid and brain-derived neurotrophic factor. When glutamate was administrated to the cells, both NO and CO increases and subsequent decreases returning to the basal levels were observed with a dual NO/CO microsensor. In order to facilitate sensor’s measurement, a flower-type septuple NO/CO microsensor was newly developed and confirmed in terms of the sensitivity and selectivity. The septuple microsensor was employed for the measurements of NO and CO changes as a function of distances from the position of glutamate injection. Our sensor measurements revealed that only functionally differentiated cells responded to glutamate and released NO and CO.
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- Yejin Ha
- Department of Chemistry and Nano Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea.
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- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon 16419, Korea.
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- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon 16419, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Korea.
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- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon 16419, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry and Nano Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea.
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- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon 16419, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Korea.
- Samsung Advanced Institute of Health Science and Technology (SAIHST), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Korea.
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