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Assanah F, Grassie K, Anderson H, Xin X, Rowe D, Khan Y. Ultrasound-derived mechanical stimulation of cell-laden collagen hydrogels for bone repair. J Biomed Mater Res A 2023; 111:1200-1215. [PMID: 36728346 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37508] [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: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
Cell therapy is emerging as an effective treatment strategy for many diseases. Here we describe a novel approach to bone tissue repair that combines hydrogel-based cell therapy with low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), an FDA approved treatment for fracture repair. Bone marrow-derived stromal cells (BMSCs) have been encapsulated in type I collagen hydrogels and mechanically stimulated using LIPUS-derived acoustic radiation force (ARF). We observed the expression and upward trend of load-sensitive, osteoblast-specific markers and determined that the extent of cell response is dependent on an optimal combination of both hydrogel stiffness and ARF intensity. Specifically, cells encapsulated in hydrogels of optimal stiffness respond at the onset of ultrasound by upregulating early bone-sensitive markers such as calcium, cyclooxygenase-2, and prostaglandin E2 , and later by supporting mineralized tissue formation after 21 days of culture. In vivo evaluation of a critical size calvarial defect in NOD scid gamma (NSG) mice indicated that the implantation of BMSC-laden hydrogels of optimal stiffness improved healing of calvarial defects after daily administration of ARF over 4 weeks. Collectively, these findings validate the efficacy of our system of localized cell delivery for treating bone defects where undifferentiated BMSCs are induced to the osteoblastic lineage. Further, in vivo healing may be enhanced via non-invasive transdermal mechanical stimulation of implanted cells using ARF.
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- Fayekah Assanah
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
- Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering, UCONN Health, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
- Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering, UCONN Health, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
- Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering, UCONN Health, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development, UCONN School of Dental Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development, UCONN School of Dental Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
- Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering, UCONN Health, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UCONN Health, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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Majnooni M, Lasaygues P, Long V, Scimeca JC, Momier D, Rico F, Buzhinsky N, Guivier-Curien C, Baron C. Monitoring of in-vitro ultrasonic stimulation of cells by numerical modeling. ULTRASONICS 2022; 124:106714. [PMID: 35344779 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultras.2022.106714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Ultrasound stimulation of living tissues is a promising technique that can be safely applied for regenerative treatments. However, the ultrasound-induced mechanotransduction is still not well understood because of the large number of parameters involved at different scales and their difficult experimental accessibility. In this context, in-vitro studies may help to gain insight into the interaction between ultrasound and cells. Nevertheless, to conduct a reliable analysis of ultrasound effects on cell culture, the monitoring of the acoustic intensity delivered to the cells is of prime interest. Thanks to the development of an innovative custom experimental set-up inspired from ultrasound stimulation of bone regeneration conditions, major disturbing phenomena such as multiple reflections and standing wave formation inside the Petri dish are eliminated. Thus, the level of ultrasound stimulation, especially, in terms of spatial average temporal average intensity (ISATA), delivered to the cells can be monitored. Then, to properly estimate the level of ultrasound stimulation, a finite element model representing the experimental in-vitro configuration is developed. The numerical model manages on capturing the characteristics of the experimentally measured acoustic intensity distribution as illustrated by the experimental and numerical ISATA values of 42.3 and 45.8 mW/cm2 respectively, i.e. a relative difference of 8%. The numerical model would therefore allow exploring data inaccessible to experimental measurement and parametric studies to be carried out and facilitates the investigation of different virtual experimental configurations.
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- M Majnooni
- Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, ISM UMR 7287, Marseille, France; Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, IRPHE UMR 7342, Marseille, France.
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- Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, LMA UMR 7031, Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, LMA UMR 7031, Marseille, France
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- Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, iBV UMR 7277, INSERM U1091, Nice, France
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- Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, iBV UMR 7277, INSERM U1091, Nice, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, LAI UMR 7333, INSERM UMR 1067, Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, LAI UMR 7333, INSERM UMR 1067, Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, IRPHE UMR 7342, Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, ISM UMR 7287, Marseille, France
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Inoue S, Hatakeyama J, Aoki H, Kuroki H, Niikura T, Oe K, Fukui T, Kuroda R, Akisue T, Moriyama H. Utilization of Mechanical Stress to Treat Osteoporosis: The Effects of Electrical Stimulation, Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave, and Ultrasound on Experimental Osteoporosis in Ovariectomized Rats. Calcif Tissue Int 2021; 109:215-229. [PMID: 33751141 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-021-00831-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Current treatment options for osteoporosis primarily involve pharmacotherapies, but they are often accompanied by undesirable side effects. Utilization of mechanical stress which can noninvasively induce bone formation has been suggested as an alternative to conventional treatments. Here, we examined the efficacy of mechanical stress induced by electrical stimulation, radial extracorporeal shock waves, and ultrasound for estrogen-deficient osteoporosis. Female Wistar rats were divided into following five groups: sham-operated group, untreated after ovariectomy, and treated with electrical stimulation, radial extracorporeal shock wave, or ultrasound starting at 8 weeks after ovariectomy for 4 weeks. Trabecular bone architecture of the femur was assessed by micro-CT and its biomechanical properties were obtained by mechanical testing. The femurs were further evaluated by histochemical, immunohistochemical, and real-time PCR analyses. Radial extracorporeal shock wave and ultrasound treatment improved trabecular bone microarchitecture and bone strength in osteoporotic rats, but not electrical stimulation. The shock wave decreased osteoclast activity and RANKL expression. The exposure of ultrasound increased osteoblast activity and β-catenin-positive cells, and they decreased sclerostin-positive osteocytes. These findings suggest that mechanical stress induced by radial extracorporeal shock wave and ultrasound can improve estrogen-deficient bone loss and bone fragility through promoted bone formation or attenuated bone resorption.
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- Shota Inoue
- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- OG Wellness Technologies Co., Ltd, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Life and Medical Sciences Area, Health Sciences Discipline, Kobe University, Tomogaoka 7-10-2, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 654-0142, Japan
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- Life and Medical Sciences Area, Health Sciences Discipline, Kobe University, Tomogaoka 7-10-2, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 654-0142, Japan.
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Tang L, An S, Zhang Z, Fan X, Guo J, Sun L, Ta D. MSTN is a key mediator for low-intensity pulsed ultrasound preventing bone loss in hindlimb-suspended rats. Bone 2021; 143:115610. [PMID: 32829040 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2020.115610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has been used to accelerate bone fracture healing. However, the issue whether LIPUS is effective in preventing osteoporosis has not been clarified, and if so, what possible mechanisms might be responsible. Myostatin (MSTN) is a negative regulator of muscle growth, and its absence will trigger a positive response to bone. In this study, we examined the effects of LIPUS on bone micro-structure, mechanical properties and damage healing of hindlimb-suspended rats, and investigated whether the inhibition of MSTN plays a role in this process. The rats were randomly divided into four groups: Normal control group (NC), Hind limb suspension group (HLS), Hind limb suspension and 80 mW/cm2 LIPUS irradiation group (HLS+ 80 mW/cm2), Hind limb suspension and 30 mW/cm2 LIPUS irradiation group (HLS+ 30 mW/cm2). The HLS+ 80 mW/cm2 rats were treated with LIPUS (1 MHz, 80 mW/cm2) and the HLS+ 30 mW/cm2 rats were treated with LIPUS (1 MHz, 30 mW/cm2) on the femur for 20 min/day for 28 days. MC3T3-E1 cells were respectively cultured with the serum of wild type mouse and MSTN knockout mouse at 1% concentration for 7 days. After 28 days, LIPUS effectively prevented the destruction of bone microstructure and the decline of mechanical properties, and promoted bone defect healing in the tail-suspended rats. In addition, LIPUS effectively reduced the MSTN content in the quadriceps and serum of the tail-suspended rats, inhibited its receptor and downstream signaling molecules and activated the Wnt signaling pathway in femurs. Growth of MC-3T3-E1 cell cultured with the serum of MSTN knockout mice was superior to that with wild mice serum on day 7. These results indicate that MSTN is a key mediator in LIPUS preventing bone loss caused by hindlimb-suspension.
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- Liang Tang
- Institute of Sports Biology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Institute of Sports Biology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Institute of Sports Biology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Institute of Sports Biology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ultrasonics, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Institute of Sports Biology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; Human Phenome Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China; Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI) of Shanghai, Shanghai 200032, China.
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Katiyar A, Osborn J, DasBanerjee M, Zhang LG, Sarkar K, Sarker KP. Inhibition of Human Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation by Low-Intensity Ultrasound Stimulation. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2020; 39:2043-2052. [PMID: 32352188 DOI: 10.1002/jum.15312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Revised: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Cancer is characterized by uncontrolled cell proliferation, which makes novel therapies highly desired. In this study, the effects of near-field low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) stimulation on T47D human breast cancer cell and healthy immortalized MCF-12A breast epithelial cell proliferation were investigated in monolayer cultures. METHODS A customized ultrasound (US) exposure setup was used for the variation of key US parameters: intensity, excitation duration, and duty cycle. Cell proliferation was quantified by 5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine and alamarBlue assays after LIPUS excitation. RESULTS At a 20% duty cycle and 10-minute excitation period, we varied LIPUS intensity from to 100 mW/cm2 (spatial-average temporal-average) to find a gradual decrease in T47D cell proliferation, the decrease being strongest at 100 mW/cm2 . In contrast, healthy MCF-12A breast cells showed an increase in proliferation when exposed to the same conditions. Above a 60% duty cycle, T47D cell proliferation decreased drastically. Effects of continuous wave US stimulation were further explored by varying the intensity and excitation period. CONCLUSIONS These experiments concluded that, irrespective of the waveform (pulsed or continuous), LIPUS stimulation could inhibit the proliferation of T47D breast cancer cells, whereas the same behavior was not observed in healthy cells. The study demonstrates the beneficial bioeffects of LIPUS on breast cancer cells and offers the possibility of developing novel US-mediated cancer therapy.
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- Amit Katiyar
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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Rahimi A, Case N. Computational model to evaluate modulation of the acoustic field in an ultrasonic bioreactor by incorporation of a water layer bounded by an acoustic absorbent boundary layer. ULTRASONICS 2020; 103:106086. [PMID: 32070827 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultras.2020.106086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Revised: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Ultrasonic bioreactors have been used for in vitro experimentation to study cellular responses to low-intensity pulsed ultrasound. The presence of an air interface in these bioreactors contributes to variability in the acoustic pressure field, reducing experimental reproducibility. A multiphysics finite element model was developed to simulate the acoustic field in an in-dish ultrasonic bioreactor, where the transducer is immersed in culture medium above the dish surface, and the effects of replacing air below the dish in the bioreactor with a water layer bounded by an acoustic absorbent layer were evaluated. Frequency domain simulations showed that the spatially-averaged pressure at the dish surface alternated between a minimum and maximum level as the distance between the dish and transducer increased. The ratio of the maximum to minimum level was 6.5-fold when the air interface was present, and this ratio dropped to 1.8-fold with replacement of the air interface. However, radial pressure variability was present with or without the air interface in the bioreactor model. Time-dependent simulations showed that the increase in acoustic pressure to a maximum level after US signal activation and the pressure drop after signal cessation were faster when the water-coupled non-reflective layer was used to replace the air layer below the dish, generating a pressure pattern that more closely followed the applied pulsed ultrasound signal due to reduced wave reflection and interference. Overall, this work showed that having water rather than air in contact with the lower dish surface when paired with an acoustic absorbent layer resulted in a less variable pressure field, providing an improved bioreactor design for in vitro experiments.
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- Abdolrasol Rahimi
- Biomedical Engineering, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO 63103, USA.
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Sun S, Sun L, Kang Y, Tang L, Qin YX, Ta D. Therapeutic Effects of Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound on Osteoporosis in Ovariectomized Rats: Intensity-Dependent Study. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2020; 46:108-121. [PMID: 31587953 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2019.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) of different spatial-average-temporal-average intensity (ISATA) ranging from 15-150 mW/cm2 on the treatment of osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats. Healthy 3-mo-old female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into nine groups (n = 12 per group): sham-ovariectomy (OVX) control group, OVX control group and OVX groups treated with LIPUS at seven different intensities (ISATA: 15, 30, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 mW/cm2, respectively). LIPUS was applied to bilateral femurs 12 wk post-OVX for 20 min/d for 6 wk. Micro-computed tomography, biomechanical tests, serum biochemical analysis and grip strength tests were performed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of LIPUS at different intensities. Results revealed that LIPUS intensity yielded strong correlations with bone mineral density and bone microstructure (R2 = 0.57-0.83) and bone mechanical strength (R2 = 0.80-0.97), and that the intensity of 150 mW/cm2, instead of the 30 mW/cm2 widely used in bone fracture healing, was most effective in maintaining bone mass among all the LIPUS signals between 15 and 150 mW/cm2. This suggests that higher ultrasound intensity (i.e., 150 mW/cm2) may be more effective than lower intensity in mitigation of osteopenia and osteoporosis.
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- Shuxin Sun
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Sports Biology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Sports Biology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Sports Biology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI) of Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
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Dong W, Wu P, Zhou D, Huang J, Qin M, Yang X, Wan M, Zong Y. Ultrasound-Mediated Gene Therapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using Pre-microRNA Plasmid-Loaded Nanodroplets. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2020; 46:90-107. [PMID: 31668943 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2019.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
Abstract
The PIK3 CA gene encodes the p110α protein subunit and is one of the most efficient cancer genes in solid and hematological tumors including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). There are currently ongoing therapies against tumors based on PIK3 CA inhibition. Because microRNAs (miRNAs) play an important role in post-transcriptional regulation and are also involved in the inhibition of PIK3 CA expression to suppress cancer cell proliferation, overexpression of tumor-suppressive miRNA is a promising therapeutic approach for HCC therapy. The successful and localized delivery of miRNA overexpression vectors (pre-miRNA plasmids) is very important in improving the therapeutic efficacy of this miRNA therapy strategy. In the study described here, submicron acoustic phase-shifted nanodroplets were used to efficiently deliver pre-miRNA plasmid in vitro and in vivo for HCC therapy under focused ultrasound (US) activation. Briefly, six miRNAs, inhibiting PIK3 CA and downregulated in HCC, were selected through summary and analysis of the currently existing literature data. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), Western blot and cell apoptosis assay revealed that pre-miR-139, -203a, -378a and -422a plasmids among the six miRNA overexpression vectors could suppress growth of the hepatoma cell line SMMC-7721. These four pre-miRNA plasmids were then electrostatically adhered to positively charged lipid-shelled nanodroplets to obtain plasmid-loaded nanodroplets (PLNDs). The PLND-generated microbubbles oscillated and even collapsed under US exposure to release the loaded pre-miRNA plasmids and enhance their cellular uptake through consequent sonoporation, that is, formation of small pores on the cell membrane induced by the mechanical effects of PLND cavitation. Fluorescence microscopy results revealed that PLNDs could effectively deliver the aforementioned four pre-miRNA plasmids into SMMC-7721 cells in vitro under 1.2-MHz 60-cycle sinusoid US exposure with a peak negative pressure >5.5 MPa at a 40-Hz pulse repetition frequency. Plasmid delivery efficiency and cell viability positively correlated with the inertial cavitation dose that was determined mainly by peak negative pressure. Furthermore, PLNDs combined with US were evaluated in vivo to deliver these four pre-miRNAs plasmids and verify their therapeutic efficacy in subcutaneous tumor of the mouse xenograft HCC model. The results revealed that the PLNDs loaded with pre-miR-139 and -378a plasmids could effectively suppress tumor growth after US treatment. Thus, combination of pre-miRNA PLNDs with US activation seems to constitute a potential strategy for HCC therapy.
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- Wei Dong
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi' an Jiaotong University, Xi' an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi' an Jiaotong University, Xi' an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi' an Jiaotong University, Xi' an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi' an Jiaotong University, Xi' an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi' an Jiaotong University, Xi' an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi' an Jiaotong University, Xi' an, China; Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital of AFMU (Xijing Hospital), Air Force Medical University, Xi' an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi' an Jiaotong University, Xi' an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi' an Jiaotong University, Xi' an, China.
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Osborn J, Aliabouzar M, Zhou X, Rao R, Zhang LG, Sarkar K. Enhanced Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Using Microbubbles and Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound on 3D Printed Scaffolds. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 3:e1800257. [PMID: 32627376 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.201800257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Revised: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
Lipid-coated microbubbles, clinically approved as contrast enhancing agents for ultrasound imaging, are investigated for the first time for their possible applications in bone tissue engineering. Effects of microbubbles (average diameter 1.1 µm) coated by a mixture of lipids (1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-N-[methoxy(polyethylene glycol)-2000], and 1,2-dipalmitoyl-3-trimethylmmonium-propane) in the presence of low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on human mesenchymal stem cells seeded on 3D printed poly(lactic acid) porous scaffolds are investigated. LIPUS stimulation (30 mW cm-2 , 1.5 MHz, 20% duty cycle) for 3 min a day with 0.5% v/v microbubbles results in a significant increase in proliferation (up to 19.3%) when compared to control after 1, 3, and 5 d. A 3-week osteogenic differentiation study shows a significant increase in total protein content (up to 27.5%), calcium deposition (up to 4.3%), and alkaline phosphatase activity (up to 43.1%) initiated by LIPUS with and without the presence of microbubbles. The microbubbles are found to remain stable during exposure, and their sustained oscillations demonstrably help focus the LIPUS energy toward enhanced cellular response. Integrating LIPUS and microbubbles promises to be a novel and effective strategy for bone tissue engineering and regeneration therapies.
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- Jenna Osborn
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA.,Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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Aliabouzar M, Lee SJ, Zhou X, Zhang GL, Sarkar K. Effects of scaffold microstructure and low intensity pulsed ultrasound on chondrogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells. Biotechnol Bioeng 2017; 115:495-506. [DOI: 10.1002/bit.26480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Revised: 09/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Mitra Aliabouzar
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; The George Washington University; Washington DC
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; The George Washington University; Washington DC
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; The George Washington University; Washington DC
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; The George Washington University; Washington DC
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; The George Washington University; Washington DC
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Uhlemann C, Heinig B, Wollina U. Therapeutic Ultrasound in Lower Extremity Wound Management. INT J LOW EXTR WOUND 2016; 2:152-7. [PMID: 15866839 DOI: 10.1177/1534734603257988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In medical practice, ultrasound (US) is used for diagnosis and therapy. High-frequency (1-4 MHz) and low-frequency (20-120 KHz) therapeutic US are relevant to wound healing. The heating effects of high-frequency US are important, whereas the mechanical effects of low-frequency US must be considered. The physiological effects of low-frequency US include metabolic enhancement, perfusion, wound cleansing, and the acceleration of wound granulation. The therapeutic efficacy of US depends on dose (W/cm2 time)and dosage (frequency of application, series). At adequate doses, high-frequency and low-frequency therapeutic US induce in vitro cell proliferation; protein synthesis; and the production of cytokines by fibroblasts, osteoblasts, and monocytes. The mechanical effects of low-frequency US cause transient cavitation in wound surfaces for soft and smooth wound cleaning, ulcer debridement, and the stimulation of granulation. These effects can be determined in clinical studies, though the quality of the studies done so far and of the evidence of the usefulness of US is poor. Nevertheless, high-frequency and low-frequency US may be reasonable options in the management of chronic wounds.
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Padilla F, Puts R, Vico L, Guignandon A, Raum K. Stimulation of Bone Repair with Ultrasound. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2016; 880:385-427. [PMID: 26486349 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-22536-4_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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This chapter reviews the different options available for the use of ultrasound in the enhancement of fracture healing or in the reactivation of a failed healing process: LIPUS, shock waves and ultrasound-mediated delivery of bioactive molecules, such as growth factors or plasmids. The main emphasis is on LIPUS, or Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound, the most widespread and studied technique. LIPUS has pronounced bioeffects on tissue regeneration, while employing intensities within a diagnostic range. The biological response to LIPUS is complex as the response of numerous cell types to this stimulus involves several pathways. Known to-date mechanotransduction pathways involved in cell responses include MAPK and other kinases signaling pathways, gap-junctional intercellular communication, up-regulation and clustering of integrins, involvement of the COX-2/PGE2 and iNOS/NO pathways, and activation of the ATI mechanoreceptor. Mechanisms at the origin of LIPUS biological effects remain intriguing, and analysis is hampered by the diversity of experimental systems used in-vitro. Data point to clear evidence that bioeffects can be modulated by direct and indirect mechanical effects, like acoustic radiation force, acoustic streaming, propagation of surface waves, heat, fluid-flow induced circulation and redistribution of nutrients, oxygen and signaling molecules. One of the future engineering challenge is therefore the design of dedicated experimental set-ups allowing control of these different mechanical phenomena, and to relate them to biological responses. Then, the derivation of an 'acoustic dose' and the cross-calibration of the different experimental systems will be possible. Despite this imperfect knowledge of LIPUS biophysics, the clinical evidence, although most often of low quality, speaks in favor of the clinical use of LIPUS, when the economics of nonunion and the absence of toxicity of this ultrasound technology are taken into account.
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- Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Föhrerstr. 15, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Inserm U1059 Lab Biologie intégrée du Tissu Osseux, Université de Saint-Etienne, St-Etienne, 42023, France
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- Inserm U1059 Lab Biologie intégrée du Tissu Osseux, Université de Saint-Etienne, St-Etienne, 42023, France
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- Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Föhrerstr. 15, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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Padilla F, Puts R, Vico L, Raum K. Stimulation of bone repair with ultrasound: a review of the possible mechanic effects. ULTRASONICS 2014; 54:1125-45. [PMID: 24507669 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultras.2014.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2013] [Revised: 12/20/2013] [Accepted: 01/07/2014] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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In vivo and in vitro studies have demonstrated the positive role that ultrasound can play in the enhancement of fracture healing or in the reactivation of a failed healing process. We review the several options available for the use of ultrasound in this context, either to induce a direct physical effect (LIPUS, shock waves), to deliver bioactive molecules such as growth factors, or to transfect cells with osteogenic plasmids; with a main focus on LIPUS (or Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound) as it is the most widespread and studied technique. The biological response to LIPUS is complex as numerous cell types respond to this stimulus involving several pathways. Known to-date mechanotransduction pathways involved in cell responses include MAPK and other kinases signaling pathways, gap-junctional intercellular communication, up-regulation and clustering of integrins, involvement of the COX-2/PGE2, iNOS/NO pathways and activation of ATI mechanoreceptor. The mechanisms by which ultrasound can trigger these effects remain intriguing. Possible mechanisms include direct and indirect mechanical effects like acoustic radiation force, acoustic streaming, and propagation of surface waves, fluid-flow induced circulation and redistribution of nutrients, oxygen and signaling molecules. Effects caused by the transformation of acoustic wave energy into heat can usually be neglected, but heating of the transducer may have a potential impact on the stimulation in some in-vitro systems, depending on the coupling conditions. Cavitation cannot occur at the pressure levels delivered by LIPUS. In-vitro studies, although not appropriate to identify the overall biological effects, are of great interest to study specific mechanisms of action. The diversity of current experimental set-ups however renders this analysis very complex, as phenomena such as transducer heating, inhomogeneities of the sound intensity in the near field, resonances in the transmission and reflection through the culture dish walls and the formation of standing waves will greatly affect the local type and amplitude of the stimulus exerted on the cells. A future engineering challenge is therefore the design of dedicated experimental set-ups, in which the different mechanical phenomena induced by ultrasound can be controlled. This is a prerequisite to evaluate the biological effects of the different phenomena with respect to particular parameters, like intensity, frequency, or duty cycle. By relating the variations of these parameters to the induced physical effects and to the biological responses, it will become possible to derive an 'acoustic dose' and propose a quantification and cross-calibration of the different experimental systems. Improvements in bone healing management will probably also come from a combination of ultrasound with a 'biologic' components, e.g. growth factors, scaffolds, gene therapies, or drug delivery vehicles, the effects of which being potentiated by the ultrasound.
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- Frédéric Padilla
- Inserm, U1032, LabTau, Lyon F-69003, France; Université de Lyon, Lyon F-69003, France.
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- Julius Wolff Institut & Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Inserm U1059 Lab Biologie intégrée du Tissu Osseux, Université de Lyon, St-Etienne F-42023, France
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- Julius Wolff Institut & Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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Fung CH, Cheung WH, Pounder NM, Harrison A, Leung KS. Osteocytes exposed to far field of therapeutic ultrasound promotes osteogenic cellular activities in pre-osteoblasts through soluble factors. ULTRASONICS 2014; 54:1358-1365. [PMID: 24560187 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultras.2014.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2013] [Revised: 01/17/2014] [Accepted: 02/02/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) was reported to accelerate the rate of fracture healing. When LIPUS is applied to fractures transcutaneously, bone tissues at different depths are exposed to different ultrasound fields. Measurement of LIPUS shows pressure variations in near field (nearby transducer); uniform profile was found beyond it (far field). Moreover, we have reported that the therapeutic effect of LIPUS is dependent on the axial distance of ultrasound beam in rat fracture model. However, the mechanisms of how different axial distances of LIPUS influence the mechanotransduction of bone cells are not understood. To understand the cellular mechanisms underlying far field LIPUS on enhanced fracture healing in rat model, the present study investigated the effect of ultrasound axial distances on (1) osteocyte, the mechanosensor, and (2) mechanotransduction between osteocyte and pre-osteoblast (bone-forming cell) through paracrine signaling. We hypothesized that far field LIPUS could enhance the osteogenic activities of osteoblasts via paracrine factors secreted from osteocytes. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of axial distances of LIPUS on osteocytes and osteocyte-osteoblast mechanotransduction. In this study, LIPUS (plane; 2.2 cm in diameter, 1.5MHz sine wave, ISATA=30 mW/cm(2)) was applied to osteocytes (mechanosensor) at three axial distances: 0mm (near field), 60mm (mid-near field) and 130 mm (far field). The conditioned medium of osteocytes (OCM) collected from these three groups were used to culture pre-osteoblasts (effector cell). In this study, (1) the direct effect of ultrasound fields on the mechanosensitivity of osteocytes; and (2) the osteogenic effect of different OCM treatments on pre-osteoblasts were assessed. The immunostaining results indicated the ultrasound beam at far field resulted in more β-catenin nuclear translocation in osteocytes than all other groups. This indicated that osteocytes could detect the acoustic differences of LIPUS at various axial distances. Furthermore, we found that the soluble factors secreted by far field LIPUS exposed osteocytes could further promote pre-osteoblasts cell migration, maturation (transition of cell proliferation into osteogenic differentiation), and matrix calcification. In summary, our results of this present study indicated that axial distance beyond near field could transmit ultrasound energy to osteocyte more efficiently. The LIPUS exposed osteocytes conveyed mechanical signals to pre-osteoblasts and regulated their osteogenic cellular activities via paracrine factors secretion. The soluble factors secreted by far field exposed osteocytes led to promotion in migration and maturation in pre-osteoblasts. This finding demonstrated the positive effects of far field LIPUS on stimulating osteocytes and promoting mechanotransduction between osteocytes and osteoblasts.
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- Chak-Hei Fung
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China; Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.
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- Orthopaedic Trauma and Clinical Therapies, Smith and Nephew, Inc., Durham, NC 27703, United States
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- Orthopaedic Trauma and Clinical Therapies, Smith and Nephew, Inc., Durham, NC 27703, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China; Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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Leskinen JJ, Olkku A, Mahonen A, Hynynen K. Nonuniform Temperature Rise in In Vitro Osteoblast Ultrasound Exposures With Associated Bioeffect. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 2014; 61:920-7. [DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2013.2292546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Fung CH, Cheung WH, Pounder NM, de Ana FJ, Harrison A, Leung KS. Investigation of rat bone fracture healing using pulsed 1.5 MHz, 30 mW/cm(2) burst ultrasound--axial distance dependency. ULTRASONICS 2014; 54:850-859. [PMID: 24239510 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultras.2013.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2013] [Revised: 10/16/2013] [Accepted: 10/16/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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This study investigated the effect of LIPUS on fracture healing when fractures were exposed to ultrasound at three axial distances: z=0 mm, 60 mm, and 130 mm. We applied LIPUS to rat fracture at these three axial distances mimicking the exposure condition of human fractures at different depths under the soft tissue. Measurement of LIPUS shows pressure variations in near field (nearby transducer); uniform profile was found beyond it (far field). We asked whether different positions of the fracture within the ultrasound field cause inconsistent biological effect during the healing process. Closed femoral fractured Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into control, near-field (0mm), mid-near field (60 mm) or far-field (130 mm) groups. Daily LIPUS treatment (plane, but apodized source, see details in the text; 2.2 cm in diameter; 1.5 MHz sine waves repeating at 1 kHz PRF; spatial average temporal average intensity, ISATA=30 mW/cm(2)) was given to fracture site at the three axial distances. Weekly radiographs and endpoint microCT, histomorphometry, and mechanical tests were performed. The results showed that the 130 mm group had the highest tissue mineral density; and significantly higher mechanical properties than control at week 4. The 60 mm and 0 mm groups had significantly higher (i.e. p<0.05) woven bone percentage than control group in radiological, microCT and histomorphometry measurements. In general, LIPUS at far field augmented callus mineralization and mechanical properties; while near field and mid-near field enhanced woven bone formation. Our results indicated the therapeutic effect of LIPUS is dependent on the axial distance of the ultrasound beam. Therefore, the depth of fracture under the soft tissue affects the biological effect of LIPUS. Clinicians have to be aware of the fracture depth when LIPUS is applied transcutaneously.
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- Chak-Hei Fung
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China; Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.
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- Orthopaedic Trauma and Clinical Therapies, Smith and Nephew, Inc., Durham, NC 27703, United States
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- Orthopaedic Trauma and Clinical Therapies, Smith and Nephew, Inc., Durham, NC 27703, United States
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- Orthopaedic Trauma and Clinical Therapies, Smith and Nephew, Inc., Durham, NC 27703, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China; Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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Katiyar A, Duncan RL, Sarkar K. Ultrasound stimulation increases proliferation of MC3T3-E1 preosteoblast-like cells. J Ther Ultrasound 2014; 2:1. [PMID: 25516803 PMCID: PMC4265984 DOI: 10.1186/2050-5736-2-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2013] [Accepted: 12/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Mechanical stimulation of bone increases bone mass and fracture healing, at least in part, through increases in proliferation of osteoblasts and osteoprogenitor cells. Researchers have previously performed in vitro studies of ultrasound-induced osteoblast proliferation but mostly used fixed ultrasound settings and have reported widely varying and inconclusive results. Here we critically investigated the effects of the excitation parameters of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) stimulation on proliferation of MC3T3-E1 preosteoblastic cells in monolayer cultures. Methods We used a custom-designed ultrasound exposure system to vary the key ultrasound parameters—intensity, frequency and excitation duration. MC3T3-E1 cells were seeded in 12-well cell culture plates. Unless otherwise specified, treated cells, in groups of three, were excited twice for 10 min with an interval of 24 h in between after cell seeding. Proliferation rates of these cells were determined using BrdU and MTS assays 24 h after the last LIPUS excitation. All data are presented as the mean ± standard error. The statistical significance was determined using Student's two-sample two-tailed t tests. Results Using discrete LIPUS intensities ranging from 1 to 500 mW/cm2 (SATA, spatial average-temporal average), we found that approximately 75 mW/cm2 produced the greatest increase in osteoblast proliferation. Ultrasound exposures at higher intensity (approximately 465 mW/cm2) significantly reduced proliferation in MC3T3-E1 cells, suggesting that high-intensity pulsed ultrasound may increase apoptosis or loss of adhesion in these cells. Variation in LIPUS frequency from 0.5 MHz to 5 MHz indicated that osteoblast proliferation rate was not frequency dependent. We found no difference in the increase in proliferation rate if LIPUS was applied for 30 min/day or 10 min/day, indicating a habituation response. Conclusion This study concludes that a short-term stimulation with optimum intensity can enhance proliferation of preosteoblast-like bone cells that plays an important role in bone formation and accelerated fracture healing, also suggesting a possible therapeutic treatment for reduced bone mass.
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- Amit Katiyar
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA ; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA ; Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA
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In vitro effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound stimulation on the osteogenic differentiation of human alveolar bone-derived mesenchymal stem cells for tooth tissue engineering. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2013; 2013:269724. [PMID: 24195067 PMCID: PMC3806253 DOI: 10.1155/2013/269724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2013] [Revised: 07/04/2013] [Accepted: 07/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ultrasound stimulation produces significant multifunctional effects that are directly relevant to alveolar bone formation, which is necessary for periodontal healing and regeneration. We focused to find out effects of specific duty cycles and the percentage of time that ultrasound is being generated over one on/off pulse period, under ultrasound stimulation. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound ((LIPUS) 1 MHz) with duty cycles of 20% and 50% was used in this study, and human alveolar bone-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hABMSCs) were treated with an intensity of 50 mW/cm(2) and exposure time of 10 min/day. hABMSCs exposed at duty cycles of 20% and 50% had similar cell viability (O.D.), which was higher (*P < 0.05) than that of control cells. The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was significantly enhanced at 1 week with LIPUS treatment in osteogenic cultures as compared to control. Gene expressions showed significantly higher expression levels of CD29, CD44, COL1, and OCN in the hABMSCs under LIPUS treatment when compared to control after two weeks of treatment. The effects were partially controlled by LIPUS treatment, indicating that modulation of osteogenesis in hABMSCs was related to the specific stimulation. Furthermore, mineralized nodule formation was markedly increased after LIPUS treatment than that seen in untreated cells. Through simple staining methods such as Alizarin red and von Kossa staining, calcium deposits generated their highest levels at about 3 weeks. These results suggest that LIPUS could enhance the cell viability and osteogenic differentiation of hABMSCs, and could be part of effective treatment methods for clinical applications.
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Fu N, Yang X, Ba K, Fu Y, Wei X, Yue Y, Li G, Yao Y, Chen J, Cai X, Liang C, Ge Y, Lin Y. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound induced enhanced adipogenesis of adipose-derived stem cells. Cell Prolif 2013; 46:312-9. [PMID: 23692089 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.12031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2012] [Accepted: 01/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs), in vitro. MATERIALS AND METHODS Murine ASCs were treated with LIPUS for either three or five days, immediately after adipogenic induction, or delayed for 2 days. Expression of adipogenic genes PPAR-γ1, and APN, was examined by real-time PCR. Immunofluorescence (IF) staining was performed to test for PPAR-γ at the protein level. RESULTS Our data revealed that specific patterns of LIPUS up-regulated levels of both PPAR-γ1 and APN mRNA, and PPAR-γ protein. CONCLUSIONS In culture medium containing adipogenic reagents, LIPUS enhanced ASC adipogenesis.
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- N Fu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Fung CH, Cheung WH, Pounder NM, de Ana FJ, Harrison A, Leung KS. Effects of different therapeutic ultrasound intensities on fracture healing in rats. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2012; 38:745-752. [PMID: 22425380 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2012.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2011] [Revised: 01/19/2012] [Accepted: 01/24/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) with I(SATA)= 30 mW/cm(2) has been proven in facilitating fracture healing, which the spatial average intensity over the on period (I(SATP)) equals 150 mW/cm(2). As active ultrasound wave is only delivered during the on period, we postulate 150 mW/cm(2) is responsible for the beneficial effect of LIPUS. In this study, we compare the biologic effects of 30 mW/cm(2) and 150 mW/cm(2). We propose I(SATA) = 150 mW/cm(2) could further enhance fracture healing process. Closed femoral fractured Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into control, LIPUS-30 (30 mW/cm(2)) and LIPUS-150 (150 mW/cm(2)) groups. Weekly radiographs and endpoint microCT, histomorphometry, and biomechanical tests were performed. The results show that LIPUS-30 had significantly higher low-density bone volume fraction and woven bone percentage than that of control and LIPUS-150 in microCT and histologic measurements, respectively. Mechanically, failure torque of LIPUS-30 was significantly higher than control and LIPUS-150 at week 6. In conclusion, LIPUS at I(SATA)= 150 mW/cm(2) did not further enhance fracture healing.
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- Chak-Hei Fung
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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Lai CH, Chuang CC, Li JKJ, Chen SC, Chang WHS. Effects of ultrasound on osteotomy healing in a rabbit fracture model. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2011; 37:1635-1643. [PMID: 21821345 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2011.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2010] [Revised: 06/16/2011] [Accepted: 06/23/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of ultrasound (US) at different frequencies on fracture healing over a three-week period in a rabbit fibular fracture model. Forty-five adult New Zealand White rabbits were divided into five groups: a control group and four groups treated with US frequencies of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 MHz (0.5 W/cm(2), 200-μs burst, pulsed 1:4). After anesthesia, transverse osteotomy was performed on the fibula bone. This was followed by intravital staining and fluorescence microscopic examination of new bone formation and biomechanical tests of torsional stiffness at the osteotomy site. Results showed that total new bone formation and torsional stiffness of the fibula were greater in all US-treated groups than in the control group. No significant difference was found between any of the four US-treated groups. The US treatment also enhanced bone growth of the sham-treated contralateral fracture site. These results suggest that US treatment at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 MHz can enhance fracture healing in a rabbit model. Furthermore, the effects of US on fracture healing at present parameters might not be confined locally.
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- Chien-Hung Lai
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Hsu SK, Huang WT, Liu BS, Li SM, Chen HT, Chang CJ. Effects of near-field ultrasound stimulation on new bone formation and osseointegration of dental titanium implants in vitro and in vivo. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2011; 37:403-416. [PMID: 21276654 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2010.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2010] [Revised: 11/01/2010] [Accepted: 12/03/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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A near-field ultrasound stimulation system was designed for use in in vitro and in vivo trials. The intensity of ultrasound was studied to optimize the osseointegration of the dental titanium implant into the adjacent bone. MG63 osteoblast-like cells were seeded on commercial purity titanium (CP-Ti) plate, and then sonicated for 3 min/day at a frequency of 1 MHz and intensities of 0.05, 0.15 and 0.30 W/cm(2), using either pulsed or continuous ultrasound. Cells were analyzed to determine viability (inhibition of (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) reduction) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Tissue culture was performed in vitro by placing a CP-Ti plate in a cultured rat neonatal calvarial defect in response to ultrasound stimulation. In the in vivo trial, screw-shaped CP-Ti implants were inserted into the metaphysis of rabbit tibia, and then stimulated by ultrasound for 10 min daily for 30 d. All samples were processed for histomorphometric evaluation and analyzed by image system. Color Doppler ultrasonography was inspected to evaluate the supply of blood flow. Pulsed ultrasound groups had higher MTT and ALP than control. Tissue culture indicated that pulsed ultrasound groups promoted cell migration and new bone regeneration more effectively than in the control. In animal study, blood flow and mature type I collagen fibers were more prevalent around titanium implants, and bone formation was accelerated in pulsed ultrasound groups. In conclusion, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound at 0.05-0.3 W/cm(2) may accelerate cell proliferation and promote the maturation of collagen fibers and support osteointegration.
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- Shih-Kuang Hsu
- Department of Dental Technology and Material Sciences, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan
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Marvel S, Okrasinski S, Bernacki SH, Loboa E, Dayton PA. The development and validation of a LIPUS system with preliminary observations of ultrasonic effects on human adult stem cells. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS, FERROELECTRICS, AND FREQUENCY CONTROL 2010; 57:1977-1984. [PMID: 20875987 DOI: 10.1109/tuffc.2010.1645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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To study the potential effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on cell response in vitro, the ability to alter LIPUS parameters is required. However, commercial LIPUS systems have very little control over parameter selection. In this study, a custom LIPUS system was designed and validated by exploring the effects of using different pulse repetition frequency (PRF) parameters on human adipose derived adult stem cells (hASCs) and bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs), two common stem cell sources for creating bone constructs in vitro. Changing the PRF was found to affect cellular response to LIPUS stimulation for both cell types. Proliferation of LIPUS-stimulated cells was found to decrease for hASCs by d 7 for all three groups compared with unstimulated control cells (P = 0.008, 0.011, 0.014 for 1 Hz, 100 Hz and 1 kHz PRF, respectively) and for hMSCs by d 14 (donor 1: P = 0.0005, 0.0002, 0.0003; donor 2: P = 0.0003, 0.0002, 0.0001; for PRFs of 1 Hz, 100 Hz, and 1 kHz, respectively). Additionally, LIPUS was shown to strongly accelerate osteogenic differentiation of hASCs based on amount of calcium accretion normalized by total DNA (P = 0.003, 0.001, 0.003, and 0.032 between control/100 Hz, control/1 kHz, 1 Hz/1 kHz, and 100 Hz/1 kHz pulse repetition frequencies, respectively). These findings promote the study of using LIPUS to induce osteogenic differentiation and further encourage the exploration of LIPUS parameter optimization. The custom LIPUS system was successfully designed to allow extreme parameter variation, specifically PRF, and encourages further studies.
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- Skylar Marvel
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Olkku A, Leskinen JJ, Lammi MJ, Hynynen K, Mahonen A. Ultrasound-induced activation of Wnt signaling in human MG-63 osteoblastic cells. Bone 2010; 47:320-30. [PMID: 20435172 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2010.04.604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2009] [Revised: 02/25/2010] [Accepted: 04/23/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The benefit from an ultrasound (US) exposure for fracture healing has been clearly shown. However, the molecular mechanisms behind this effect are not fully known. Recently, the canonical Wnt signaling pathway has been recognized as one of the essential regulators of osteoblastogenesis and bone mass, and thereby considered crucial for bone health. Mechanical loading and fluid shear stress have been reported to activate the canonical Wnt signaling pathway in bone cells, but previous reports on the effects of therapeutic US on Wnt signaling in general or in bone, in particular, have not been published yet. Therefore, activation of Wnt signaling pathway was assayed in human osteoblastic cells, and indeed, this pathway was found to be activated in MG-63 cells through the phosphoinositol 3-kinase/Akt (PI3K/Akt) and mTOR cascades following a single 10 min US exposure (2 W, 1.035 MHz). In addition to the reporter assay results, the Wnt pathway activation was also observed as nuclear localization of beta-catenin. Wnt activation showed also temperature dependence at elevated temperatures, and the expression of canonical Wnt ligands was induced under the thermal exposures. However, existence of a specific, non-thermal US component was evident as well, perhaps evidence of a potential dual action of therapeutic US on bone. Neither US nor heat exposures affected cell viability in our experiments. In summary, this is the first study to report that Wnt signaling cascade, important for osteoblast function and bone health, is one of the pathways activated by therapeutic US as well as by hyperthermia in human osteoblastic cells. Our results provide evidence for the potential molecular mechanisms behind the beneficial effects of US on fracture healing. Combinations of US, heat, and possible pharmacological treatment could provide useful flexibility for clinical cases in treating various bone disorders.
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- Anu Olkku
- School of Medicine, Institute of Biomedicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Lai CH, Chen SC, Chiu LH, Yang CB, Tsai YH, Zuo CS, Chang WHS, Lai WF. Effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound, dexamethasone/TGF-beta1 and/or BMP-2 on the transcriptional expression of genes in human mesenchymal stem cells: chondrogenic vs. osteogenic differentiation. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2010; 36:1022-1033. [PMID: 20510190 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2010.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2009] [Revised: 03/17/2010] [Accepted: 03/17/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on the differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) were investigated in this study. hMSCs were subjected to LIPUS with or without dexamethasone/transforming growth factor-beta1 (TD) or bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) and the effects of this treatment were assessed. TD-treated hMSCs exhibited characteristic chondrogenic morphology and increased messenger RNA (mRNA) expression of chondrogenic markers and LIPUS enhanced the chondrogenic differentiation of hMSCs treated with TD. The expression of Runx2, an osteogenic transcription factor was not altered in either TD treatment group; however, a significant increase was detected in the LIPUS only group. The osteogenic appearance exhibited 3 days after LIPUS and/or BMP-2 treatment. Increases in the mRNA expression levels of osteogenic markers, Runx2 and ALP were also detected. There was no additive or altered effect with combined LIPUS and BMP-2 treatment. LIPUS alone can increase osteogenic differentiation of hMSCs and LIPUS enhances TD-mediated chondrogenic differentiation of hMSCs. Clinically, LIPUS may differentially influence bone vs. cartilage repair.
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- Chien-Hung Lai
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li, Taiwan, ROC.
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Li L, Zhu Z, Huang C, Chen W. Ultrasound: a potential technique to improve osseointegration of dental implants. Med Hypotheses 2008; 71:568-71. [PMID: 18599220 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2008.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2008] [Revised: 05/26/2008] [Accepted: 05/15/2008] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Dental implants have been widely used in clinic for the restoration of lost teeth in recent decades, but there still remains a great challenge for even a higher success rate and a shorter rehabilitation time. The osseointegration between dental implant and alveolar bone tissue is crucial for a successful implantation. Ultrasound has been proved to be an effective treatment for bone fracture healing. The underlying mechanism of the mechanotransduction pathway involved in cellular responses to ultrasound is still not clear, however, numerous studies have confirmed its ability to enhance osteogenesis and therefore facilitate bone regeneration. In this paper, we hypothesize that this kind of wave might have an ability to strengthen and accelerate osseointegration of dental implants, and thus a potential usage in dental therapy.
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- Lei Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China College of Stomatology, Department of Prosthetics Dentistry, West China Stomatology Hospital, No. 14, 3rd Section South Renmin Road, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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Claes L, Willie B. The enhancement of bone regeneration by ultrasound. PROGRESS IN BIOPHYSICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2007; 93:384-98. [PMID: 16934857 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbiomolbio.2006.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 170] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Millions of fractures occur every year worldwide, with nearly 6.2 million fractures reported annually in the United States alone. Even though treatment methods have improved over the last few decades, 5-10% of fractures still show delayed healing. A significant subpopulation of these delayed healings do not heal by nine months and are thus termed non-unions. Experimental studies have shown some evidence that low intensity pulsed ultrasound stimulation (LIPUS) results in enhanced bone regeneration during fracture healing and callus distraction. LIPUS treatment has led to increased callus area and accelerated return of bone strength following fracture. Histological studies suggest that LIPUS influences all major cell types involved in bone healing, including osteoblasts, osteoclasts, chondrocytes and mesenchymal stem cells. The affect of LIPUS seems to be limited to cells in soft tissue, whereas cells in calcified bone seem not to be effected. In vitro cell culture studies as well as tissue culture studies have shown some effects on cell differentiation and protein synthesis. Even though the energy used by LIPUS treatment is extremely low, the effects are evident. The most probable source of the therapeutic benefits observed with LIPUS treatment involves nonthermal mechanisms that influence cell membrane permeability and increase cellular activity. Despite clinical and experimental studies demonstrating the enhancing effect of LIPUS on bone regeneration, the biophysical mechanisms involved in the complex fracture healing process remain unclear and requires further research.
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- Lutz Claes
- Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, University of Ulm, Helmholtzstrasse 14, 89081 Ulm, Germany.
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The effect of ultrasound stimulation versus bioreactors on neocartilage formation in tissue engineering scaffolds seeded with human chondrocytes in vitro. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 23:259-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioeng.2006.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2005] [Revised: 05/03/2006] [Accepted: 05/10/2006] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Li JKJ, Lin JCA, Liu HC, Sun JS, Ruaan RC, Shih C, Chang WHS. Comparison of ultrasound and electromagnetic field effects on osteoblast growth. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2006; 32:769-75. [PMID: 16677936 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2006.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2005] [Revised: 01/03/2006] [Accepted: 01/20/2006] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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This study compares the mechanisms of ultrasound (US) on osteoblast proliferation with those of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF), by different signal transduction pathway inhibitors. The cells were stimulated for 15 min under US or for 2 h under PEMF exposure. Twenty-four h after the beginning of stimulation, the cells were harvested and used for mitochondrial activity test (MTT) analysis. The results showed that there are different transduction pathways for US and PEMF stimulation that lead to an upgrade of osteoblast proliferation, although their pathways all lead to an increase in cytocolic Ca2+ and activation of calmodulin. These findings offer a biochemical mechanism to support the process of ultrasound and PEMF-induced enhanced healing of bone fractures.
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- Jimmy Kuan-Jung Li
- Center for Nano Bioengineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li, Taiwan, Republic of China
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McCormick SM, Saini V, Yazicioglu Y, Demou ZN, Royston TJ. Interdependence of Pulsed Ultrasound and Shear Stress Effects on Cell Morphology and Gene Expression. Ann Biomed Eng 2006; 34:436-45. [PMID: 16538547 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-005-9057-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2005] [Accepted: 10/03/2005] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Fluid shear stress is a key biomechanical regulatory factor in a several biological systems including bone tissue. Bone cells are also regulated by exogenous acoustic vibration, which has therapeutic benefits. In this study, we determined the effects of shear stress and pulsed ultrasound (US), alone and in series on osteoblast morphology and gene expression. We observed that shear stress (19 dyne/cm(2)) elongated SaOS-2 cells at 3, 6, 24, and 48 h decreasing their shape index from control values of 0.51 +/- 0.01, 0.60 +/- 0.05, 0.59 +/- 0.04, and 0.45 +/- 0.01 to 0.45 +/- 0.04, 0.47 +/- 0.03, 0.39 +/- 0.02, and 0.33 +/- 0.01, respectively. This morphological effect was inhibited at 24 and 48 h but not at 3 and 6 h by a 20 min pre-exposure to pulsed US (1.5 MHz, 30 mW/cm(2)). Shear stress significantly decreased Bone Morphogenetic Protein-4 (BMP-4) mRNA levels at 1, 2, 3, 6, and 24 h by 32.5 +/- 1.8%, 30.8 +/- 3.5%, 49.6 +/- 2.8%, 23.5 +/- 5.0%, 24.4 +/- 2.3%, respectively. A 20 min pulsed US exposure had no significant effect. However, a 20 min pre-exposure to pulsed US caused significant 39.6 +/- 3.0% and 25.6 +/- 2.7% decreases in BMP-4 levels in shear stress treated cells at 3 and 24 h, respectively. These results show for the first time that pulsed US alters the mechanotransductive effects of shear stress indicating a more comprehensive understanding of therapeutic US will be obtained when it is studied in conjunction with in vivo, regulatory biomechanical forces.
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- Susan M McCormick
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607, USA.
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Chan CW, Qin L, Lee KM, Zhang M, Cheng JCY, Leung KS. Low intensity pulsed ultrasound accelerated bone remodeling during consolidation stage of distraction osteogenesis. J Orthop Res 2006; 24:263-70. [PMID: 16435359 DOI: 10.1002/jor.20015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Bone regeneration in distraction osteogenesis occurs under tensile stress with axial rhythmic distraction after osteotomy. In this study, we evaluated if the low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) was also effective on enhancement of bone remodeling during consolidation stage of distraction osteogenesis. Open osteotomy of seventeen 18-week-old female New Zealand rabbit tibiae were performed. The distraction was applied with the rate of 1 mm per day. LIPUS (30 mW/cm(2), 1.5 MHz) was delivered for 20 min per day during 4-week consolidation stage (n=10). The animals without treatment served as sham group (n=7). Plain X-ray, peripheral quantitative computational tomography (pQCT), and torsional test were performed. Results showed that smaller radiolucent interzone of LIPUS treatment group was gradually occupied by calcified tissue in plain X-ray at week 2. The bone mineral density (BMD) measured on radiographs increased by 9.18% in the LIPUS group. Bone mineral content (BMC), hard callus volume, and bone strength index (BSI) measured by pQCT were 83%, 116%, and 94%, respectively, in LIPUS group that were significantly greater than those of the controls. At the 4th week, LIPUS-treated callus showed the development of neocorticalization in the proximal and distal region. The BMC, hard callus volume, and BSI of LIPUS group decreased and was not significantly different from control. This was also confirmed by the maximum torque of LIPUS-treated callus (1424.2+/-457.3 N . mm) obtained at week 4, which did not differ from that of the sham group (1968.8+/-895.1 N . mm). In conclusion, the effective period of LIPUS treatment was at the initial stage of consolidation, with accelerated bone formation and remodeling.
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- Chun Wai Chan
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
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Hayton MJ, Dillon JP, Glynn D, Curran JM, Gallagher JA, Buckley KA. Involvement of adenosine 5'-triphosphate in ultrasound-induced fracture repair. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2005; 31:1131-8. [PMID: 16085103 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2005.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2004] [Revised: 04/12/2005] [Accepted: 04/21/2005] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Ultrasound (US) accelerates fracture healing; however, the mechanism of this effect remains unclear. Adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP) stimulates bone remodeling and is released constitutively from intact osteoblasts; this is a process that is enhanced after mechanical stimulation. We hypothesized that ATP release from osteoblasts is increased after US stimulation and that this leads to accelerated fracture healing. US was applied to SaOS-2 human osteoblasts and the concentration of ATP in the cell culture medium was determined. Cell proliferation and gene expression were subsequently investigated. Increased concentrations of ATP were detected in the culture medium of US-treated cells and both ATP and US stimulation caused increased receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand (RANKL), decreased osteoprotegerin expression and increased cell proliferation by SaOS-2 cells. These findings indicate that US causes ATP release by osteoblasts in vitro and that this may contribute to accelerated fracture healing by enhancing osteoblast proliferation and increasing RANKL expression and decreasing osteoprotegerin expression by osteoblasts to promote osteoclastogenesis.
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Hsu SH, Huang TB. Bioeffect of ultrasound on endothelial cells in vitro. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 21:99-104. [PMID: 15567103 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioeng.2004.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2003] [Revised: 05/10/2004] [Accepted: 06/02/2004] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The effects of low-intensity ultrasound (US) on biological systems have been investigated extensively; however, the effects of ultrasound stimulation on endothelial cells were rarely studied. In this study, 1 MHz, pulsed 1:4, and four different spatial-average temporal-peak intensities (0.5, 1.0, 1.6, and 2W/cm2) of ultrasound were used to stimulate endothelial cells for 10 min per day. The results showed that ultrasound (intensity 1.6-2.0W/cm2) treatment after 6 days enhanced the nitric oxide (NO) and Ca2+ release from the endothelial cells but did not promote cell growth. In addition, ultrasound stimulation changed the cellular morphology and orientation, and increased extracellular matrix secretion from endothelial cells.
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- Shan-hui Hsu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan ROC.
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Hsu SH, Huang TB, Chuang SC, Tsai IJ, Chen DC. Ultrasound preexposure improves endothelial cell binding and retention on biomaterial surfaces. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2005; 76:85-92. [PMID: 16206256 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.30345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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In spite of the extensive studies regarding the effects of ultrasound on biological systems, the influence of low-intensity ultrasound on endothelial cells has rarely been investigated. In this work, the effect of ultrasound in improving the binding between endothelial cells and biomaterial substrates was evaluated. Based on the results, low-intensity ultrasound could change the morphology and matrix secretion of endothelial cells, and such effects persisted when preexposed cells were seeded to another substrate. The cells preexposed to ultrasound were spread further on the substrate. The actin stress fibers of ultrasound-preexposed cells on RGD-modified surfaces were especially intense and well oriented. Ultrasound could probably activate cellular integrins and subsequently allow RGD to bind them. A much firmer adhesion of ultrasound-preexposed endothelial cells to the biomaterial surface coated with the RGD-containing protein was demonstrated. Finally, polyurethane small-diameter vascular grafts seeded with ultrasound-preexposed endothelial cells showed enhanced cell retention on graft surfaces upon flushing.
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- Shan-hui Hsu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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Heng BC, Cao T, Stanton LW, Robson P, Olsen B. Strategies for directing the differentiation of stem cells into the osteogenic lineage in vitro. J Bone Miner Res 2004; 19:1379-94. [PMID: 15312238 DOI: 10.1359/jbmr.040714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2004] [Revised: 03/02/2004] [Accepted: 05/18/2004] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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A major area in regenerative medicine is the application of stem cells in bone reconstruction and bone tissue engineering. This will require well-defined and efficient protocols for directing the differentiation of stem cells into the osteogenic lineage, followed by their selective purification and proliferation in vitro. The development of such protocols would reduce the likelihood of spontaneous differentiation of stem cells into divergent lineages on transplantation, as well as reduce the risk of teratoma formation in the case of embryonic stem cells. Additionally, such protocols could provide useful in vitro models for studying osteogenesis and bone development, and facilitate the genetic manipulation of stem cells for therapeutic applications. The development of pharmokinetic and cytotoxicity/genotoxicity screening tests for bone-related biomaterials and drugs could also use protocols developed for the osteogenic differentiation of stem cells. This review critically examines the various strategies that could be used to direct the differentiation of stem cells into the osteogenic lineage in vitro.
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- Boon Chin Heng
- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, 119074 Singapore
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Leung MC, Ng GY, Yip KK. Effect of ultrasound on acute inflammation of transected medial collateral ligaments11No commercial party having a direct financial interest in the results of the research supporting this article has or will confer a benefit on the author(s) or on any organization with which the author(s) is are associated. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2004; 85:963-6. [PMID: 15179651 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2003.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of therapeutic ultrasound on the acute inflammation of soft-tissue injuries by measuring the levels of prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) and leukotriene B(4) (LTB(4)). DESIGN Randomized, case-control study. SETTING Laboratory animal facility. ANIMALS Thirty 3-month-old male Sprague-Dawley rats. INTERVENTION Rats with medial collateral ligament transection were given 5 minutes of pulsed ultrasound therapy (1:4) daily, with different durations (1, 5, 10d) and intensities (0, 0.5, 1.5, 2.3W/cm(2)). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Levels of PGE(2) and LTB(4). RESULTS The levels of PGE(2) and LTB(4) were higher in all intensity subgroups that received 2.3W/cm(2) intensity on postinjury day 2. On postinjury day 11, LTB(4) was significantly decreased, but PGE(2) was significantly increased. CONCLUSIONS Pulsed ultrasound therapy may stimulate inflammation of acute ligament injury.
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- Mason C Leung
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Liu Y, Takatsuki H, Yoshikoshi A, Wang B, Sakanishi A. Effects of ultrasound on the growth and vacuolar H+-ATPase activity of aloe arborescens callus cells. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2003. [DOI: 10.1016/s0927-7765(03)00150-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Li JK, Chang WH, Lin JC, Ruaan RC, Liu HC, Sun JS. Cytokine release from osteoblasts in response to ultrasound stimulation. Biomaterials 2003; 24:2379-85. [PMID: 12699675 DOI: 10.1016/s0142-9612(03)00033-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Bone is a dynamic tissue with a well-balanced homeostasis preserved by both formation and resorption of bone. Normal turnover of bone, however, can be upset by either increased osteoclast activity or decreased osteoblast function; either mechanism alone or both may result in a net loss of bone. Both osteoclasts and osteoblasts could be stimulated by mechanical stimulation in vitro, and it is assumed that this process may occur in vivo as well. In this experiment, we investigated this hypothesis by examining the effects of ultrasound stimulation on osteoblast growth and cytokine release. With this model, we explored the mechanism of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on osteoblasts growth and upregulation of osteoclasts formation and function by cytokine release. The results showed that specific pulsed ultrasound exposure could enhance osteoblasts population together with increase in TGFbeta1 secretion and decrease in concentration of IL-6 and TNFalpha in the culture medium. Although, animal studies and clinical trial are needed to understand the real process in the whole body, ultrasound stimulation might be a good method for prevention of bone loss due to osteoporosis.
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- J K Li
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Room 818, Building of Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 32023, Taiwan
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