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Tsauo J, Liu Y, Zhang X, Fu Y, Zhao H, Gong T, Li J, Li X. Local hyperthermia mediated by gold nanoparticle-integrated silicone-covered stent: feasibility and tissue response in a rat esophageal model. Eur Radiol Exp 2024; 8:40. [PMID: 38565836 PMCID: PMC10987532 DOI: 10.1186/s41747-024-00438-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To assess the feasibility and tissue response of using a gold nanoparticle (AuNP)-integrated silicone-covered self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) for local hyperthermia in a rat esophageal model. METHODS The study involved 42 Sprague-Dawley rats. Initially, 6 animals were subjected to near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation (power output from 0.2 to 2.4 W) to assess the in vitro heating characteristics of the AuNP-integrated SEMS immediately after its placement. The surface temperature of the stented esophagus was then measured using an infrared thermal camera before euthanizing the animals. Subsequently, the remaining 36 animals were randomly divided into 4 groups of 9 each. Groups A and B received AuNP-integrated SEMS, while groups C and D received conventional SEMS. On day 14, groups A and C underwent NIR laser irradiation at a power output of 1.6 W for 2 min. By days 15 (3 animals per group) or 28 (6 animals per group), all groups were euthanized for gross, histological, and immunohistochemical analysis. RESULTS Under NIR laser irradiation, the surface temperature of the stented esophagus quickly increased to a steady-state level. The surface temperature of the stented esophagus increased proportionally with power outputs, being 47.3 ± 1.4 °C (mean ± standard deviation) at 1.6 W. Only group A attained full circumferential heating through all layers, from the epithelium to the muscularis propria, demonstrating marked apoptosis in these layers without noticeable necroptosis. CONCLUSIONS Local hyperthermia using the AuNP-integrated silicone-covered SEMS was feasible and induced cell death through apoptosis in a rat esophageal model. RELEVANCE STATEMENT A gold nanoparticle-integrated silicone-covered self-expanding metal stent has been developed to mediate local hyperthermia. This approach holds potential for irreversibly damaging cancer cells, improving the sensitivity of cancer cells to therapies, and triggering systemic anticancer immune responses. KEY POINTS • A gold nanoparticle-integrated silicone-covered self-expanding metal stent was placed in the rat esophagus. • Upon near-infrared laser irradiation, this stent quickly increased the temperature of the stented esophagus. • Local hyperthermia using this stent was feasible and resulted in cell death through apoptosis.
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- Jiaywei Tsauo
- Department of Interventional Therapy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, China
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- Department of Etiology and Carcinogenesis and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology. National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
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- Department of Interventional Therapy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
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Won DS, Park Y, Zeng CH, Ryu DS, Kim JW, Kang JM, Kim SH, Kim HS, Lee SS, Park JH. Radiofrequency ablation via an implanted self-expandable metallic stent to treat in-stent restenosis in a rat gastric outlet obstruction model. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1244569. [PMID: 37744261 PMCID: PMC10516293 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1244569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Background: In-stent restenosis caused by tissue hyperplasia and tumor growth through the wire meshes of an implanted self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) remains an unresolved obstacle. This study aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of SEMS-mediated radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for treating stent-induced tissue hyperplasia in a rat gastric outlet obstruction model. Methods: The ablation zone was investigated using extracted porcine liver according to the ablation time. The optimal RFA parameters were evaluated in the dissected rat gastric outlet. We allocated 40 male rats to four groups of 10 rats as follows: group A, SEMS placement only; group B, SEMS-mediated RFA at 4 weeks; group C, SEMS-mediated RFA at 4 weeks and housed until 8 weeks; and group D, SEMS-mediated RFA at 4 and 8 weeks. Endoscopy and fluoroscopy for in vivo imaging and histological and immunohistochemical analysis were performed to compare experimental groups. Results: Stent placement and SEMS-mediated RFA with an optimized RFA parameter were technically successful in all groups. Granulation tissue formation-related variables were significantly higher in group A than in groups B-D (all p < 0.05). Endoscopic and histological findings confirmed that the degrees of stent-induced tissue hyperplasia in group D were significantly lower than in groups B and C (all p < 0.05). Hsp70 and TUNEL expressions were significantly higher in groups B-D than in group A (all p < 0.001). Conclusion: The implanted SEMS-mediated RFA successfully managed stent-induced tissue hyperplasia, and repeated or periodic RFA seems to be more effective in treating in-stent restenosis in a rat gastric outlet obstruction model.
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- Dong-Sung Won
- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, School of ICT Convergence Engineering, College of Science and Technology, Konkuk University, Chungju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Korkmaz İH, Sağlam M. Determination of the Effect of TiN Coating on Self-Fitting Properties of Dental Implants Made of NiTi Alloy. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:4586-4595. [PMID: 36048733 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00550] [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] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Design and material research continues to increase dental implants' success rates, which is a widely applied treatment type. The size and morphology of the implant-bone interface are essential for implant stability. Our study produced a dental implant with two artificial tooth roots from NiTi alloy to increase the implant-bone contact surface. The properties of NiTi alloy, such as transformation temperature and composition, were determined by material characterization tests. Using NiTi alloy's shape memory effect, these artificial roots at body temperature were programmed with appropriate heat treatments for the self-fitting feature. Dental-implant-like models are coated with TiN to prevent Ni ion release. The corrosion tests were performed in Ringer's solution to determine the effect of TiN coating on Ni ion release. The nickel ion emission values showed that the TiN coating inhibited the release. In addition, it was determined that the TiN coating increased the shape memory transformation time of the NiTi alloy. In in vitro tests of NiTi and TiN-coated NiTi implants, it was observed that they completed self-fitting by deforming the trabecular bone, but the placement in the cortical bone was not complete. During the use of a shape memory implant, it should complete its transformation without contacting the cortical bone and should not cause a stress concentration.
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- İsmail Hakkı Korkmaz
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Erzurum Technical University, Omer Nasuhi Bilmen Mah. Havaalanı Yolu Cad. No:53 Yakutiye, Erzurum 25050, Turkey
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Erzurum Technical University, Omer Nasuhi Bilmen Mah. Havaalanı Yolu Cad. No:53 Yakutiye, Erzurum 25050, Turkey
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Myrovali E. Hybrid Stents Based on Magnetic Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:2598-2607. [PMID: 35580307 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Tremendous attention has been given to hydrogels due to their mechanical and physical properties. Hydrogels are promising biomaterials due to their high biocompatibility. Magnetic hydrogels, which are based on hydrogel incorporated magnetic nanoparticles, have been proposed in biomedical applications. The advantages of magnetic hydrogels are that they can easily respond to externally applied magnetic fields and prevent the leakage of magnetic nanoparticles in the surrounding area. Herein, a prototype hybrid stent of magnetic hydrogel was fabricated, characterized, and evaluated for magnetic hyperthermia treatment. First, magnetic hydrogel was produced by a solution of alginate with magnetic nanoparticles in a bath of calcium chloride (5-15 mg mL-1) in order to achieve the external gelation and optimize the heating rate. The increased concentration (1-8 mg mL-1) of magnetic nanoparticles inside the hydrogel resulted in almost zero leakage of iron oxide nanoparticles after 15 days, guaranteeing that they can be used safely in biomedical applications. Thus, magnetic hybrid stents, which are based on the magnetic hydrogels, were developed in a simple way and were evaluated both in an agarose phantom model and in an ex vivo tissue sample at 30 mT and 765 kHz magnetic hyperthermia conditions to examine the heating efficiency. In both cases, hyperthermia results indicate excellent heat generation from the hybrid stent and facile temperature control via tuning magnetic nanoparticle concentration (2-8 mg mL-1). This study can be a promising method that promotes spatially thermal distribution in cancer treatment or restenosis treatment of hollow organs.
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- Eirini Myrovali
- School of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54124, Greece.,Magnetic Nanostructure Characterization: Technology and Applications, CIRI-AUTH, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Sirolimus-eluting cobalt-chrome alloy stent suppresses stent-induced tissue hyperplasia in a porcine Eustachian tube model. Sci Rep 2022; 12:3436. [PMID: 35236923 PMCID: PMC8891339 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07471-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Various preclinical studies with developed Eustachian tube (ET) stents are in progress but have not yet been clinically applied. ET stent is limited by stent-induced tissue hyperplasia in preclinical studies. The effectiveness of sirolimus-eluting cobalt–chrome alloy stent (SES) in suppressing stent-induced tissue hyperplasia after stent placement in the porcine ET model was investigated. Six pigs were divided into two groups (i.e., the control and the SES groups) with three pigs for each group. The control group received an uncoated cobalt–chrome alloy stent (n = 6), and the SES group received a sirolimus-eluting cobalt–chrome alloy stent (n = 6). All groups were sacrificed 4 weeks after stent placement. Stent placement was successful in all ETs without procedure-related complications. None of the stents was able to keep its round shape as original, and mucus accumulation was observed inside and around the stent in both groups. On histologic analysis, the tissue hyperplasia area and the thickness of submucosal fibrosis were significantly lower in the SES group than in the control group. SES seems to be effective in suppressing stent-induced tissue hyperplasia in porcine ET. However, further investigation was required to verify the optimal stent materials and antiproliferative drugs.
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Silver Nanofunctionalized Stent after Radiofrequency Ablation Suppresses Tissue Hyperplasia and Bacterial Growth. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14020412. [PMID: 35214144 PMCID: PMC8876892 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14020412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Intraductal radiofrequency (RF) ablation combined with placement of a self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) for malignant biliary obstruction has risks such as stent- and heat-induced biliary sludge and restenosis. Here, we investigated the efficacy of a silver nanoparticles (AgNPs)-coated SEMS to inhibit tissue hyperplasia and bacterial growth caused by RF ablation with stent placement in the rabbit bile duct. The release behavior and antibacterial effects of AgNPs-coated SEMSs were evaluated. Then, SEMSs were successfully placed in all rabbits immediately after RF ablation. Ag ions were rapidly released at the beginning and then showed a gradual release behavior. The AgNPs-coated SEMS significantly inhibited bacterial activity compared to the uncoated SEMS (p < 0.05). Cholangiography and histological examination confirmed that the level of tissue hyperplasia was significantly lower in the AgNPs group than in the control group (all p < 0.05). Immunohistochemistry analyses revealed that TUNEL-, HSP 70-, and α-SMA-positive areas were significantly lower in the AgNPs group than in the control group (all p < 0.05). Intraductal RF ablation combined with nanofunctionalized stent placement represents a promising new approach for suppressing thermal damage as well as stent-induced tissue hyperplasia and bacterial growth.
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Hu HT, Park JH, Wang Z, Bakheet N, Xu SJ, Lee EJ, Kim DH, Kim SH, Song HY, Jeon JY, Chang S. Localized Photothermal Ablation Therapy of Obstructive Rectal Cancer Using a Nanofunctionalized Stent in a Mouse Model. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:5890-5898. [PMID: 34817170 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) is a versatile, palliative treatment method for unresectable, malignant, non-vascular strictures. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the candidates for the application of the SEMS, in combination with the photothermal ablation (PTA) technique that enhances its therapeutic efficacy. The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of stent-mediated PTA therapy in an endoscopy-guided, orthotopic rectal cancer model. A total of 30 of 40 mice with the tumor size of grade 4 were included and were divided into three groups of 10 mice each. Group A underwent a gold nanoparticle (AuNP)-coated SEMS but no near-infrared (NIR) irradiation, group B received an uncoated control SEMS with NIR irradiation, and group C received a AuNP-coated SEMS and NIR irradiation together. Colonoscopy and in vivo imaging, immunohistochemical analysis, and quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction of major tumor markers were performed. Stent placement and PTA were technically successful using colonoscopy. The tumor grade reduction after PTA is significant in group C, compared with groups A or B (p < 0.001). Molecular analysis validated this observation with a significantly reduced Mapk1 proliferation marker or increased Jnk expression. Histological analysis confirmed the localized PTA therapy using AuNP-coated SEMS profoundly ablated tumor outgrowth through the stent. Our results indicate that this novel strategy of localized PTA therapy could be a promising option for palliative treatment of CRC and to support prolonged stent patency with a decreased tumor volume.
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- Hong-Tao Hu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea.,Department of Minimal-Invasive Intervention, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 127 Dongming Road, Zhengzhou 450003, Henan Province, China
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road 154#, Heping District, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Liver Unit, Kasr Al-Ainy, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo 11559, Egypt
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea.,Department of Minimal-Invasive Intervention, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 127 Dongming Road, Zhengzhou 450003, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Feinberg School of Medicine, and Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78229, United States
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea
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Cho YC, Kang JM, Park W, Kim DH, Shin JH, Kim DH, Park JH. Photothermal therapy via a gold nanoparticle-coated stent for treating stent-induced granulation tissue formation in the rat esophagus. Sci Rep 2021; 11:10558. [PMID: 34006988 PMCID: PMC8131374 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90182-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Minimally invasive therapies using stent technology are currently limited by stent-induced granulation tissue formation adjacent to the stent. The effectiveness of photothermal therapy (PTT) using a gold nanoparticle (AuNP)-coated stent for treating stent-induced granulation tissue formation in the rat esophagus was investigated. All experiments were approved by the animal research committee of our institution. An AuNP-coated, self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) was produced to conduct PTT under near-infrared laser irradiation. Forty rats were randomly divided into four groups (10 rats each). The animals in group A (non-coated SEMS) and group B (AuNP-coated SEMS with local heating at 65 °C at 4 weeks) were sacrificed 4 weeks after stent placement. The rats in group C (AuNP-coated SEMS with local heating at 65 °C at 4 weeks) and group D (AuNP-coated SEMS with local heating at 65 °C at 4 and 8 weeks) were sacrificed 8 weeks after stent placement. The effectiveness of local heating was assessed by histopathology. All procedures were successful in all of the animals. Seven rats were excluded because of stent migration (n = 2) and death (n = 5). Granulation tissue formation-related variables were significantly higher in group A than in groups B-D (all p < 0.05). Heat-shock protein 70 (HSP70) and TUNEL expression were significantly lower in group A than in groups B-D (all p < 0.05). Granulation tissue formation-related variables were significantly higher in group C than in groups B and D (all p < 0.05). PTT using AuNP-coated SEMS successfully treated granulation tissue formation after stent placement in the rat esophagus.
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- Young Chul Cho
- Departments of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical-Chemical Engineering, The Catholic University of Korea, 43 Jibong-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi, 14662, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Feinberg School of Medicine, and Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Departments of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea.
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea.
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Chytrosz P, Golda-Cepa M, Wlodarczyk J, Kuzdzal J, El Fray M, Kotarba A. Characterization of Partially Covered Self-Expandable Metallic Stents for Esophageal Cancer Treatment: In Vivo Degradation. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:1403-1413. [PMID: 33709689 PMCID: PMC8045022 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Partially covered self-expandable metallic esophageal stent (SEMS) placement is the most frequently applied palliative treatment in esophageal cancer. Structural characterization of explanted 16 nitinol-polyurethane SEMS (the group of 6 females, 10 males, age 40-80) was performed after their removal due to dysfunction. The adverse bulk changes in the polymer structure were identified using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), differential mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA), and attenuated total reflectance infrared spectroscopy (ATR-IR) and discussed in terms of melting point shift (9 °C), glass-transition shift (4 °C), differences in viscoelastic behavior, and systematic decrease of peaks intensities corresponding to C-H, C═O, and C-N polyurethane structural bonds. The scanning electron and confocal microscopic observations revealed all major types of surface degradation, i.e., surface cracks, peeling off of the polymer material, and surface etching. The changes in the hydrophobic polyurethane surfaces were also revealed by a significant decrease in wettability (74°) and the corresponding increase of the surface free energy (31 mJ/m2). To understand the in vivo degradation, the in vitro tests in simulated salivary and gastric fluids were performed, which mimic the environments of proximal and distal ends, respectively. It was concluded that the differences in the degradation of the proximal and distal ends of prostheses strongly depend on the physiological environment, in particular stomach content. Finally, the necessity of the in vivo tests for SEMS degradation is pointed out.
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- Paulina Chytrosz
- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 31-007 Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 31-007 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Thoracic and Surgical Oncology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Thoracic and Surgical Oncology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Polymer and Biomaterials Science, West Pomeranian University of Technology, 70-310 Szczecin, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 31-007 Kraków, Poland
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Heo YC, Han DK, Kim MT. Therapeutic effect of local photothermal heating of gold nanoparticle-coated self-expandable metallic stents for suppressing granulation tissue formation in the mouse colon. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0249530. [PMID: 33798254 PMCID: PMC8018628 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the therapeutic effect of local photothermal (PT) heating on suppression of stent-induced granulation tissue formation in mouse colon. MATERIALS AND METHODS A gold nanoparticle (GNP)-coated self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) was prepared using a two-step synthesis process for local PT heating under near-infrared laser irradiation. Twenty-four mice were randomly divided into two groups of 12 and subjected to SEMS placement in the colon. Group A received a GNP-coated SEMS without local heating and Group B received a GNP-coated SEMS and underwent local heating at 55°C after SEMS placement. The therapeutic effect of local heating was assessed by comparing the histopathological, immunohistochemical, and endoscopic results. RESULTS Four mice were excluded because of stent migration (n = 3, group B) or death (n = 1, group A). Stent-induced granulation tissue-related variables were significantly lower in group B than in group A (p < 0.001). In vivo endoscopic images, 4 weeks after stent placement, showed granulation tissue formation over the wire mesh in group A and relatively good patency of the stented colon with no definite irregularities in group B. There was more vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) positivity in group A than in group B. CONCLUSION Local PT heating suppresses granulation tissue formation after stent placement in mouse colon.
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- Yeong-Cheol Heo
- Department of Radiological Science, College of Health Science, Eulji University, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Radiological Science, College of Health Science, Eulji University, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Radiologic Technology, Cheju Halla University, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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