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Wang J, Jin X. Strategies for decellularization, re-cellularIzation and crosslinking in liver bioengineering. Int J Artif Organs 2024; 47:129-139. [PMID: 38253541 DOI: 10.1177/03913988231218566] [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: 01/24/2024]
Abstract
Liver transplantation is the only definitive treatment for end-stage liver disease and its availability is restricted by organ donor shortages. The development of liver bioengineering provides the probability to create a functional alternative to reduce the gap in organ demand and supply. Decellularized liver scaffolds have been widely applied in bioengineering because they can mimic the native liver microenvironment and retain extracellular matrix (ECM) components. Multiple approaches including chemical, physical and biological methods have been developed for liver decellularization in current studies, but a full set of unified criteria has not yet been established. Each method has its advantages and drawbacks that influence the microstructure and ligand landscape of decellularized liver scaffolds. Optimizing a decellularization method to eliminate cell material while retaining as much of the ECM intact as possible is therefore important for biological scaffold applications. Furthermore, crosslinking strategies can improve the biological performance of scaffolds, including reinforcing biomechanics, delaying degradation in vivo and reducing immune rejection, which can better promote the integration of re-cellularized scaffolds with host tissue and influence the reconstruction process. In this review, we aim to present the different liver decellularization techniques, the crosslinking methods to improve scaffold characteristics with crosslinking and the preparation of soluble ECM.
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- Jiajia Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Clinical Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
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- School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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Ietto G, Iori V, Gritti M, Inversini D, Costantino A, Izunza Barba S, Jiang ZG, Carcano G, Dalla Gasperina D, Pettinato G. Multicellular Liver Organoids: Generation and Importance of Diverse Specialized Cellular Components. Cells 2023; 12:1429. [PMID: 37408262 PMCID: PMC10217024 DOI: 10.3390/cells12101429] [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: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Over 40,000 patients in the United States are estimated to suffer from end-stage liver disease and acute hepatic failure, for which liver transplantation is the only available therapy. Human primary hepatocytes (HPH) have not been employed as a therapeutic tool due to the difficulty in growing and expanding them in vitro, their sensitivity to cold temperatures, and tendency to dedifferentiate following two-dimensional culture. The differentiation of human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) into liver organoids (LO) has emerged as a potential alternative to orthotropic liver transplantation (OLT). However, several factors limit the efficiency of liver differentiation from hiPSCs, including a low proportion of differentiated cells capable of reaching a mature phenotype, the poor reproducibility of existing differentiation protocols, and insufficient long-term viability in vitro and in vivo. This review will analyze various methodologies being developed to improve hepatic differentiation from hiPSCs into liver organoids, paying particular attention to the use of endothelial cells as supportive cells for their further maturation. Here, we demonstrate why differentiated liver organoids can be used as a research tool for drug testing and disease modeling, or employed as a bridge for liver transplantation following liver failure.
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- Giuseppe Ietto
- General, Emergency and Transplant Surgery Department, ASST-Sette Laghi, 21100 Varese, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Innovation Technology (DiMIT), University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- General, Emergency and Transplant Surgery Department, ASST-Sette Laghi, 21100 Varese, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Innovation Technology (DiMIT), University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- General, Emergency and Transplant Surgery Department, ASST-Sette Laghi, 21100 Varese, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Innovation Technology (DiMIT), University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy;
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- General, Emergency and Transplant Surgery Department, ASST-Sette Laghi, 21100 Varese, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Innovation Technology (DiMIT), University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Innovation Technology (DiMIT), University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy
- Department of Infectious Diseases, ASST-Sette Laghi, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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Afzal Z, Huguet EL. Bioengineering liver tissue by repopulation of decellularised scaffolds. World J Hepatol 2023; 15:151-179. [PMID: 36926238 PMCID: PMC10011915 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v15.i2.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Liver transplantation is the only curative therapy for end stage liver disease, but is limited by the organ shortage, and is associated with the adverse consequences of immunosuppression. Repopulation of decellularised whole organ scaffolds with appropriate cells of recipient origin offers a theoretically attractive solution, allowing reliable and timely organ sourcing without the need for immunosuppression. Decellularisation methodologies vary widely but seek to address the conflicting objectives of removing the cellular component of tissues whilst keeping the 3D structure of the extra-cellular matrix intact, as well as retaining the instructive cell fate determining biochemicals contained therein. Liver scaffold recellularisation has progressed from small rodent in vitro studies to large animal in vivo perfusion models, using a wide range of cell types including primary cells, cell lines, foetal stem cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells. Within these models, a limited but measurable degree of physiologically significant hepatocyte function has been reported with demonstrable ammonia metabolism in vivo. Biliary repopulation and function have been restricted by challenges relating to the culture and propagations of cholangiocytes, though advances in organoid culture may help address this. Hepatic vasculature repopulation has enabled sustainable blood perfusion in vivo, but with cell types that would limit clinical applications, and which have not been shown to have the specific functions of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells. Minority cell groups such as Kupffer cells and stellate cells have not been repopulated. Bioengineering by repopulation of decellularised scaffolds has significantly progressed, but there remain significant experimental challenges to be addressed before therapeutic applications may be envisaged.
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- Zeeshan Afzal
- Department of Surgery, Addenbrookes Hospital, NIHR Comprehensive Biomedical Research and Academic Health Sciences Centre; Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery, Addenbrookes Hospital, NIHR Comprehensive Biomedical Research and Academic Health Sciences Centre; Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
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Fazelian-Dehkordi K, Mesbah Ardekani SF, Talaei-Khozani T. Quality Comparison of Decellularized Omentum Prepared by Different Protocols for Tissue Engineering Applications. CELL JOURNAL 2022; 24:267-276. [PMID: 35717569 PMCID: PMC9445523 DOI: 10.22074/cellj.2022.7968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective Decellularized greater omentum (GOM) is a good extracellular matrix (ECM) source for regenerative medicine applications. The aim of the current study was to compare the efficiency of three protocols for sheep GOM decellularization based on sufficient DNA depletion and ECM content retention for tissue engineering application. Materials and Methods In this experimental study, in the first protocol, low concentrations of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS 1%), hexane, acetone, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and ethanol were used. In the second one, a high concentration of SDS (4%) and ethanol, and in the last one sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES 1%) were used to decellularize the GOM. To evaluate the quality of scaffold prepared with various protocols, histochemical staining, DNA, and glycosaminoglycan (GAGs) quantification, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman confocal microscopy, Bradford assay, and ELISA were performed. Results A comparison of DNA content showed that SDS-based protocols omitted DNA more efficiently than the SLESbased protocol. Histochemical staining showed that all protocols preserved the neutral carbohydrates, collagen, and elastic fibers; however, the SLES-based protocol removed the lipid droplets better than the SDS-based protocols. Although SEM images showed that all protocols preserved the ECM architecture, Raman microscopy, GAGs quantification, total protein, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) assessments revealed that SDS 1% preserved ECM more efficiently than the others. Conclusion The SDS 1% can be considered a superior protocol for decellularizing GOM in tissue engineering applications.
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- Histomorphometry and Stereology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,Tissue Engineering Lab, Anatomy Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,P.O.Box7134845794Histomorphometry and Stereology Research CenterShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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Ergun C, Parmaksiz M, Vurat MT, Elçin AE, Elçin YM. Decellularized liver ECM-based 3D scaffolds: Compositional, physical, chemical, rheological, thermal, mechanical, and in vitro biological evaluations. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 200:110-123. [PMID: 34971643 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.12.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The extracellular matrix (ECM) is involved in many critical cellular interactions through its biological macromolecules. In this study, a macroporous 3D scaffold originating from decellularized bovine liver ECM (dL-ECM), with defined compositional, physical, chemical, rheological, thermal, mechanical, and in vitro biological properties was developed. First, protocols were determined that effectively remove cells and DNA while ECM retains biological macromolecules collagen, elastin, sGAGs in tissue. Rheological analysis revealed the elastic properties of pepsin-digested dL-ECM. Then, dL-ECM hydrogel was neutralized, molded, formed into macroporous (~100-200 μm) scaffolds in aqueous medium at 37 °C, and lyophilized. The scaffolds had water retention ability, and were mechanically stable for at least 14 days in the culture medium. The findings also showed that increasing the dL-ECM concentration from 10 mg/mL to 20 mg/mL resulted in a significant increase in the mechanical strength of the scaffolds. The hemolysis test revealed high in vitro hemocompatibility of the dL-ECM scaffolds. Studies investigating the viability and proliferation status of human adipose stem cells seeded over a 2-week culture period have demonstrated the suitability of dL-ECM scaffolds as a cell substrate. Prospective studies may reveal the extent to which 3D dL-ECM sponges have the potential to create a biomimetic environment for cells.
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- Can Ergun
- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey; Biovalda Health Technologies, Inc., Ankara, Turkey.
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Dai Q, Jiang W, Huang F, Song F, Zhang J, Zhao H. Recent Advances in Liver Engineering With Decellularized Scaffold. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:831477. [PMID: 35223793 PMCID: PMC8866951 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.831477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Liver transplantation is currently the only effective treatment for patients with end-stage liver disease; however, donor liver scarcity is a notable concern. As a result, extensive endeavors have been made to diversify the source of donor livers. For example, the use of a decellularized scaffold in liver engineering has gained considerable attention in recent years. The decellularized scaffold preserves the original orchestral structure and bioactive chemicals of the liver, and has the potential to create a de novo liver that is fit for transplantation after recellularization. The structure of the liver and hepatic extracellular matrix, decellularization, recellularization, and recent developments are discussed in this review. Additionally, the criteria for assessment and major obstacles in using a decellularized scaffold are covered in detail.
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- Qingqing Dai
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery and Organ Transplantation Center, Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Department of Internal Medicine IV (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Infectious Diseases), Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Burns, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery and Organ Transplantation Center, Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- *Correspondence: Jiqian Zhang, ; Hongchuan Zhao,
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery and Organ Transplantation Center, Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- *Correspondence: Jiqian Zhang, ; Hongchuan Zhao,
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Mora-Navarro C, Garcia ME, Sarker P, Ozpinar EW, Enders JR, Khan S, Branski RC, Freytes DO. Monitoring decellularization via absorbance spectroscopy during the derivation of extracellular matrix scaffolds. Biomed Mater 2021; 17. [PMID: 34731852 PMCID: PMC9416610 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ac361f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a complex structure composed of bioactive molecules representative of the local tissue microenvironment. Decellularized ECM biomaterials harness these biomolecules for regenerative medicine applications. One potential therapeutic application is the use of vocal fold (VF) specific ECM to restore the VFs after injury. ECM scaffolds are derived through a process of decellularization, which aims to remove unwanted immunogenic biomolecules (e.g. DNA) while preserving the composition of the ECM. The effectiveness of the decellularization is typically assessed at the end by quantifying ECM attributes such as final dsDNA content. However, batch-to-batch variability in ECM manufacturing remains a significant challenge for the standardization, cost-effectiveness, and scale-up process. The limited number of tools available for in-process control heavily restricts the uncovering of the correlations between decellularization process parameters and ECM attributes. In this study, we developed a technique applicable to both the classical batch method and semi-continuous decellularization systems to trace the decellularization of two laryngeal tissues in real-time. We hypothesize that monitoring the bioreactor’s effluent absorbance at 260 nm as a function of time will provide a representative DNA release profile from the tissue and thus allow for process optimization. The DNA release profiles were obtained for laryngeal tissues and were successfully used to optimize the derivation of VF lamina propria-ECM (auVF-ECM) hydrogels. This hydrogel had comparable rheological properties to commonly used biomaterials to treat VF injuries. Also, the auVF-ECM hydrogel promoted the down-regulation of CCR7 by THP-1 macrophages upon lipopolysaccharide stimulation in vitro suggesting some anti-inflammatory properties. The results show that absorbance profiles are a good representation of DNA removal during the decellularization process thus providing an important tool to optimize future protocols.
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- Camilo Mora-Navarro
- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Raleigh, NC, United States of America.,Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States of America.,Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR, United States of America
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Raleigh, NC, United States of America
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, United States of America
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Raleigh, NC, United States of America.,Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States of America
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- Molecular Education, Technology and Research Innovation Center, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States of America.,Department of Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States of America
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, United States of America
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- Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Raleigh, NC, United States of America.,Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States of America
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Lupon E, Lellouch AG, Acun A, Andrews AR, Oganesyan R, Goutard M, Taveau CB, Lantieri LA, Cetrulo CL, Uygun BE. Engineering Vascularized Composite Allografts Using Natural Scaffolds: A Systematic Review. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART B-REVIEWS 2021; 28:677-693. [PMID: 34238047 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2021.0102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation refers to the transplantation of multiple tissues as a functional unit from a deceased donor to a recipient with a severe injury. These grafts serve as potential replacements for traumatic tissue losses. The main problems are the consequences of the long immunosuppressive drugs medications and the lake of compatible donor. To avoid these limitations, decellularization/recellularization constitute an attractive approach. The aim of decellularization/recellularization technology is to develop immunogenic free biological substitutes that will restore, maintain, or improve tissue and organ's function. METHODS A PubMed search was performed for articles on decellularization and recellularization of composite tissue allografts between March and February 2021, with no restrictions in publication year. The selected reports were evaluated in terms of decellularization protocols, assessment of decellularized grafts, and evaluation of their biocompatibility and repopulation with cells both in vitro and in vivo. RESULTS The search resulted in a total of 88 articles. Each article was reviewed, 77 were excluded and the remaining 11 articles reported decellularization of 12 different vascular composite allografts in humans (four), large animals (three), and small animals (rodents) (five). The decellularization protocol for vascularized composite allotransplantation varies slightly between studies, but majority of the reports employ 1% sodium dodecyl sulfate as the main reagent for decellularization. The immunological response of the decellularized scaffolds remains poorly evaluated. Few authors have been able to attempt the recellularization and transplantation of these scaffolds. Successful transplantation seems to require prior recellularization. CONCLUSION Decellularization/recellularization is a promising, growing, emerging developing research field in vascular composite allotransplantation.
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- Elise Lupon
- University Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, Department of Plastic Surgery, Toulouse, Occitanie, France.,Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston, 24172, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Massachusetts General Hospital, 2348, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, United States;
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston, 24172, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Hospital European George Pompidou, 55647, Department of Plastic Surgery, Paris, Île-de-France, France.,Massachusetts General Hospital, 2348, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, United States;
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston, 24172, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, United States;
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston, 24172, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Massachusetts General Hospital, 2348, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, United States;
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston, 24172, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, United States;
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston, 24172, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Hospital European George Pompidou, 55647, Department of Plastic Surgery, Paris, Île-de-France, France.,Massachusetts General Hospital, 2348, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, United States;
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- Hospital European George Pompidou, 55647, Department of Plastic Surgery, Paris, Île-de-France, France;
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- Hospital European George Pompidou, 55647, Department of Plastic Surgery, Paris, Île-de-France, France;
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston, 24172, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Massachusetts General Hospital, 2348, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, United States;
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston, 24172, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.,Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, United States;
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Behmer Hansen RA, Wang X, Kaw G, Pierre V, Senyo SE. Accounting for Material Changes in Decellularized Tissue with Underutilized Methodologies. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:6696295. [PMID: 34159202 PMCID: PMC8187050 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6696295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Tissue decellularization has rapidly developed to be a practical approach in tissue engineering research; biological tissue is cleared of cells resulting in a protein-rich husk as a natural scaffold for growing transplanted cells as a donor organ therapy. Minimally processed, acellular extracellular matrix reproduces natural interactions with cells in vitro and for tissue engineering applications in animal models. There are many decellularization techniques that achieve preservation of molecular profile (proteins and sugars), microstructure features such as organization of ECM layers (interstitial matrix and basement membrane) and organ level macrofeatures (vasculature and tissue compartments). While structural and molecular cues receive attention, mechanical and material properties of decellularized tissues are not often discussed. The effects of decellularization on an organ depend on the tissue properties, clearing mechanism, chemical interactions, solubility, temperature, and treatment duration. Physical characterization by a few labs including work from the authors provides evidence that decellularization protocols should be tailored to specific research questions. Physical characterization beyond histology and immunohistochemistry of the decellularized matrix (dECM) extends evaluation of retained functional features of the original tissue. We direct our attention to current technologies that can be employed for structure function analysis of dECM using underutilized tools such as atomic force microscopy (AFM), cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), mass spectrometry, and rheometry. Structural imaging and mechanical functional testing combined with high-throughput molecular analyses opens a new approach for a deeper appreciation of how cellular behavior is influenced by the isolated microenvironment (specifically dECM). Additionally, the impact of these features with different decellularization techniques and generation of synthetic material scaffolds with desired attributes are informed. Ultimately, this mechanical profiling provides a new dimension to our understanding of decellularized matrix and its role in new applications.
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- Ryan A. Behmer Hansen
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Zhang W, Du A, Liu S, Lv M, Chen S. Research progress in decellularized extracellular matrix-derived hydrogels. Regen Ther 2021; 18:88-96. [PMID: 34095366 PMCID: PMC8142036 DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2021.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) is widely used in regenerative medicine as a scaffold material due to its unique biological activity and good biocompatibility. Hydrogel is a three-dimensional network structure polymer with high water content and high swelling that can simulate the water environment of human tissues, has good biocompatibility, and can exchange nutrients, oxygen, and waste with cells. At present, hydrogel is the ideal biological material for tissue engineering. In recent years, rapid development of the hydrogel theory and technology and progress in the use of dECM to form hydrogels have attracted considerable attention to dECM hydrogels as an innovative method for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. This article introduces the classification of hydrogels, and focuses on the history and formation of dECM hydrogels, the source of dECM, the application of dECM hydrogels in tissue engineering and the commercial application of dECM materials.
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- Wenhui Zhang
- Institute of Applied Anatomy and Reproductive Medicine, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Medical College, Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, Hubei 441053, China
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- Institute of Applied Anatomy and Reproductive Medicine, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Anesthesia Class 1 of Chuanshan College, South China University, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Applied Anatomy and Reproductive Medicine, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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Asadi M, Khalili M, Lotfi H, Vaghefi Moghaddam S, Zarghami N, André H, Alizadeh E. Liver bioengineering: Recent trends/advances in decellularization and cell sheet technologies towards translation into the clinic. Life Sci 2021; 276:119373. [PMID: 33744324 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Development of novel technologies provides the best tissue constructs engineering and maximizes their therapeutic effects in regenerative therapy, especially for liver dysfunctions. Among the currently investigated approaches of tissue engineering, scaffold-based and scaffold-free tissues are widely suggested for liver regeneration. Analogs of liver acellular extracellular matrix (ECM) are utilized in native scaffolds to increase the self-repair and healing ability of organs. Native ECM analog could improve liver repairing through providing the supportive framework for cells and signaling molecules, exerting normal biomechanical, biochemical, and physiological signal complexes. Recently, innovative cell sheet technology is introduced as an alternative for conventional tissue engineering with the advantage of fewer scaffold restrictions and cell culture on a Thermo-Responsive Polymer Surface. These sheets release the layered cells through a temperature-controlled procedure without enzymatic digestion, while preserving the cell-ECM contacts and adhesive molecules on cell-cell junctions. In addition, several novelties have been introduced into the cell sheet and decellularization technologies to aid cell growth, instruct differentiation/angiogenesis, and promote cell migration. In this review, recent trends, advancements, and issues linked to translation into clinical practice are dissected and compared regarding the decellularization and cell sheet technologies for liver tissue engineering.
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- Maryam Asadi
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Physiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, St. Erik Eye Hospital, Karolinska Institute, 11282 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Mahfouzi SH, Safiabadi Tali SH, Amoabediny G. 3D bioprinting for lung and tracheal tissue engineering: Criteria, advances, challenges, and future directions. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bprint.2020.e00124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Felgendreff P, Schindler C, Mussbach F, Xie C, Gremse F, Settmacher U, Dahmen U. Identification of tissue sections from decellularized liver scaffolds for repopulation experiments. Heliyon 2021; 7:e06129. [PMID: 33644446 PMCID: PMC7895725 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Biological organ engineering is a novel experimental approach to generate functional liver grafts by decellularization and repopulation. Currently, healthy organs of small or large animals and human organs with preexisting liver diseases are used to optimize decellularization and repopulation.However, the effects of morphological changes on allo- and xenogeneic cell-scaffold interactions during repopulation procedure, e.g., using scaffold-sections, are unknown. We present a sequential morphological workflow to identify murine liver scaffold-sections with well-preserved microarchitecture. METHODS Native livers (CONT, n = 9) and livers with experimentally induced pathologies (hepatics steatosis: STEA, n = 7; hepatic fibrosis induced by bile duct ligation: BDL, n = 9; nodular regenerative hyperplasia induced by 90% partial hepatectomy: PH, n = 8) were decellularized using SDS and Triton X-100 to generate cell-free scaffolds. Scaffold-sections were assessed using a sequential morphological workflow consisting of macroscopic, microscopic and morphological evaluation: (1) The scaffold was evaluated by a macroscopic decellularization score. (2) Regions without visible tissue remnants were localized for sampling and histological processing. Subsequent microscopical examination served to identify tissue samples without cell remnants. (3) Only cell-free tissue sections were subjected to detailed liver-specific morphological assessment using a histological and immunohistochemical decellularization score. RESULTS Decellularization was feasible in 33 livers, which were subjected to the sequential morphological workflow. In 11 of 33 scaffolds we achieved a good macroscopic decellularization result (CONT: 3 scaffolds; STEA: 3 scaffolds; BDL: 3 scaffolds; PH: 2 scaffolds). The microscopic assessment resulted in the selection of 88 cell-free tissue sections (CONT: 15 sections; STEA: 38 sections; BDL: 30 sections; PH: 5 sections). In 27 of those sections we obtained a good histological decellularization result (CONT: 3 sections; STEA: 6 sections; BDL: 17 sections; PH: 1 section). All experimental groups contained sections with a good immunohistochemical decellularization result (CONT: 6 sections; STEA: 5 sections; BDL: 4 sections; PH: 1 section). DISCUSSION Decellularization was possible in all experimental groups, irrespectively of the underlying morphological alteration. Furthermore, our proposed sequential morphological workflow was suitable to detect tissue sections with well-preserved hepatic microarchitecture, as needed for further repopulation experiments.
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- Philipp Felgendreff
- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Jena, Germany
- Research Program “Else Kröner-Forschungskolleg AntiAge”, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Jena, Germany
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Brain organoid formation on decellularized porcine brain ECM hydrogels. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0245685. [PMID: 33507989 PMCID: PMC7842896 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Human brain tissue models such as cerebral organoids are essential tools for developmental and biomedical research. Current methods to generate cerebral organoids often utilize Matrigel as an external scaffold to provide structure and biologically relevant signals. Matrigel however is a nonspecific hydrogel of mouse tumor origin and does not represent the complexity of the brain protein environment. In this study, we investigated the application of a decellularized adult porcine brain extracellular matrix (B-ECM) which could be processed into a hydrogel (B-ECM hydrogel) to be used as a scaffold for human embryonic stem cell (hESC)-derived brain organoids. We decellularized pig brains with a novel detergent- and enzyme-based method and analyzed the biomaterial properties, including protein composition and content, DNA content, mechanical characteristics, surface structure, and antigen presence. Then, we compared the growth of human brain organoid models with the B-ECM hydrogel or Matrigel controls in vitro. We found that the native brain source material was successfully decellularized with little remaining DNA content, while Mass Spectrometry (MS) showed the loss of several brain-specific proteins, while mainly different collagen types remained in the B-ECM. Rheological results revealed stable hydrogel formation, starting from B-ECM hydrogel concentrations of 5 mg/mL. hESCs cultured in B-ECM hydrogels showed gene expression and differentiation outcomes similar to those grown in Matrigel. These results indicate that B-ECM hydrogels can be used as an alternative scaffold for human cerebral organoid formation, and may be further optimized for improved organoid growth by further improving protein retention other than collagen after decellularization.
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Ansari T, Southgate A, Obiri-Yeboa I, Jones LG, Greco K, Olayanju A, Mbundi L, Somasundaram M, Davidson B, Sibbons PD. Development and Characterization of a Porcine Liver Scaffold. Stem Cells Dev 2020; 29:314-326. [PMID: 31854227 DOI: 10.1089/scd.2019.0069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The growing number of patients requiring liver transplantation for chronic liver disease cannot be currently met due to a shortage in donor tissue. As such, alternative tissue engineering approaches combining the use of acellular biological scaffolds and different cell populations (hepatic or progenitor) are being explored to augment the demand for functional organs. Our goal was to produce a clinically relevant sized scaffold from a sustainable source within 24 h, while preserving the extracellular matrix (ECM) to facilitate cell repopulation at a later stage. Whole porcine livers underwent perfusion decellularization via the hepatic artery and hepatic portal vein using a combination of saponin, sodium deoxycholate, and deionized water washes resulting in an acellular scaffold with an intact vasculature and preserved ECM. Molecular and immunohistochemical analysis (collagen I and IV and laminin) showed complete removal of any DNA material, together with excellent retention of glycosaminoglycans and collagen. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis showed both absence of nuclear material and removal of any detergent residue, which was successfully achieved after additional ethanol gradient washes. Samples of the decellularized scaffold were assessed for cytotoxicity by seeding with porcine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in vitro, these cells over a 10-day period showed attachment and proliferation. Perfusion of the vascular tree with contrast media followed by computed tomography (CT) imaging showed an intact vascular network. In vivo implantation of whole intact nonseeded livers, into a porcine model (as auxiliary graft) showed uniform perfusion macroscopically and histologically. Using this method, it is possible to create an acellular, clinically sized, liver scaffold with intact vasculature in less than 24 h.
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- Tahera Ansari
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research (NPIMR), Harrow, United Kingdom
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research (NPIMR), Harrow, United Kingdom
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research (NPIMR), Harrow, United Kingdom
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research (NPIMR), Harrow, United Kingdom
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research (NPIMR), Harrow, United Kingdom
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research (NPIMR), Harrow, United Kingdom
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research (NPIMR), Harrow, United Kingdom
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research (NPIMR), Harrow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Free Campus, UCL Medical School, London, United Kingdom
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research (NPIMR), Harrow, United Kingdom
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Wang A, Kuriata O, Xu F, Nietzsche S, Gremse F, Dirsch O, Settmacher U, Dahmen U. A Survival Model of In Vivo Partial Liver Lobe Decellularization Towards In Vivo Liver Engineering. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2019; 26:402-417. [PMID: 31668131 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2019.0194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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In vivo liver decellularization has become a promising strategy to study in vivo liver engineering. However, long-term survival after in vivo liver decellularization has not yet been achieved due to anatomical and technical challenges. This study aimed at establishing a survival model of in vivo partial liver lobe perfusion-decellularization in rats. We compared three decellularization protocols (1% Triton X100 followed by 1% sodium dodecyl sulfate [SDS], 1% SDS vs. 1% Triton X100, n = 6/group). Using the optimal one as judged by macroscopy, histology and DNA content, we characterized the structural integrity and matrix proteins by using histology, scanning electron microscopy, computed tomography scanning, and immunohistochemistry (IHC). We prevented contamination of the abdominal cavity with the corrosive detergents by using polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) film + dry gauze in comparison to PVDC film + dry gauze + aspiration tube (n = 6/group). Physiological reperfusion was assessed by histology. Survival rate was determined after a 7-day observation period. Only perfusion with 1% SDS resulted in an acellular scaffold (fully translucent without histologically detectable tissue remnants, DNA concentration is <2% of that in native lobe) with remarkable structural and ultrastructural integrity as well as preservation of main matrix proteins (IHC positive for collagen IV, laminin, and elastin). Contamination of abdominal organs with the potentially toxic SDS solution was achieved by placing a suction tube in addition to the PVDC film + dry gauze and allowed a 7-day survival of all animals without severe postoperative complications. On reperfusion, the liver turned red within seconds without any leakage from the surface of the liver. About 12 h after reperfusion, not only blood cells but also some clots were visible in the portal vein, sinusoidal matrix network, and central vein, suggesting physiological perfusion. In conclusion, our results of this study show the first available data on generation of a survival model of in vivo parenchymal organ decellularization, creating a critical step toward in vivo organ engineering. Impact Statement Recently, in vivo liver decellularization has been considered a promising approach to study in vivo liver repopulation of a scaffold compared with ex vivo liver repopulation. However, long-term survival of in vivo liver decellularization has not yet been achieved. Here, despite anatomical and technical challenges, we successfully created a survival model of in vivo selected liver lobe decellularization in rats, providing a major step toward in vivo organ engineering.
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- An Wang
- Experimental Transplantation Surgery, Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Experimental Transplantation Surgery, Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Experimental Transplantation Surgery, Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Center for Electron Microscopy, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Klinikum Chemnitz gGmbH, Chemnitz, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Experimental Transplantation Surgery, Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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Pereira RHA, Prado AR, Caro LFCD, Zanardo TÉC, Alencar AP, Nogueira BV. A non-linear mathematical model using optical sensor to predict heart decellularization efficacy. Sci Rep 2019; 9:12211. [PMID: 31434981 PMCID: PMC6704168 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-48659-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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One of the main problems of the decellularization technique is the subjectivity of the final evaluation of its efficacy in individual organs. This problem can result in restricted cell repopulation reproducibility and worse responses to transplant tissues. Our proposal is to analyze the optical profiles produced by hearts during perfusion decellularization, as an additional method for evaluating the decellularization process of each individual organ. An apparatus comprised of a structured LED source and photo detector on an adjustable base was developed to capture the relationship between transmitted light during the perfusion of murine hearts, and residual DNA content. Voltage-time graphic records were used to identify a nonlinear mathematical model to discriminate between decellularizations with remaining DNA above (Incomplete Decellularization) and below (Complete Decellularization) the standardized limits. The results indicate that temporal optical evaluation of the process enables inefficient cell removal to be predicted in the initial stages, regardless of the apparent transparency of the organ. Our open system also creates new possibilities to add distinct photo detectors, such as for specific wavelengths, image acquisition, and physical-chemical evaluation of the scaffold, in order to collect different kinds of information, from dozens of studies. These data, when compiled and submitted to machine learning techniques, have the potential to initiate an exponential advance in tissue bioengineering research.
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- Rayssa Helena Arruda Pereira
- Carlos Alberto Redins Cell Ultrastructure Laboratory (LUCCAR) and Tissue Engineering Core, Department of Morphology - Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, ES, Brazil
- Biotechnology Graduate Program - Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Department of Control Engineering and Automation, Federal Institute of Espírito Santo, Serra, ES, Brazil
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- Carlos Alberto Redins Cell Ultrastructure Laboratory (LUCCAR) and Tissue Engineering Core, Department of Morphology - Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, ES, Brazil
- Biotechnology Graduate Program - Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Department of Statistic, Institute of Mathematics and Statics, São Paulo University, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Carlos Alberto Redins Cell Ultrastructure Laboratory (LUCCAR) and Tissue Engineering Core, Department of Morphology - Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, ES, Brazil.
- Biotechnology Graduate Program - Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Vitória, ES, Brazil.
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Kabirian F, Mozafari M. Decellularized ECM-derived bioinks: Prospects for the future. Methods 2019; 171:108-118. [PMID: 31051254 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2019.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Revised: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Decellularization aims to remove cells from tissue ultrastructure while preserving the mechanical and biological properties, which makes the decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) an appropriate scaffold for tissue engineering applications. Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology as a reproducible and accurate method can print the combination of ECM and autologous cells layer by layer to fabricate patient based cell-laden structures representing the intrinsic cues of natural ECM. This review defines ECM, classifies decellularization agents and techniques, and explains different sources of ECM. Then, bioprinting techniques, bioink concept, applications of dECM bioinks, and finally the future perspectives of 3d bioprinting technology are discussed.
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- Fatemeh Kabirian
- Bioengineering Research Group, Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials Department, Materials & Energy Research Center (MERC), Tehran, Iran
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- Bioengineering Research Group, Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials Department, Materials & Energy Research Center (MERC), Tehran, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran; Department of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran.
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Chen Y, Devalliere J, Bulutoglu B, Yarmush ML, Uygun BE. Repopulation of intrahepatic bile ducts in engineered rat liver grafts. TECHNOLOGY 2019; 7:46-55. [PMID: 31388515 PMCID: PMC6684151 DOI: 10.1142/s2339547819500043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Engineered liver grafts for transplantation with sufficient hepatic function have been developed both in small and large animal models using the whole liver engineering approach. However, repopulation of the bile ducts in the whole liver scaffolds has not been addressed yet. In this study, we show the feasibility of repopulating the bile ducts in decellularized rat livers. Biliary epithelial cells were introduced into the bile ducts of the decellularized liver scaffolds with or without hepatocytes in the parenchymal space. The recellularized grafts were cultured under perfusion for up to 2 days and histological analysis revealed that the biliary epithelial cells formed duct-like structures, with the viable hepatocyte mass residing in the parenchymal space, in an arrangement highly comparable to the native tissue. The grafts were viable and functional as confirmed by both albumin and urea assay results and the gene expression analysis of biliary epithelial cells in recellularized liver grafts. This study provides the proof-of-concept results for rat liver grafts co-populated with parenchymal and biliary epithelial cells.
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- Yibin Chen
- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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Geerts S, Ozer S, Chu C, Fuchs BC, Tanabe KK, Yeh H, Uygun K. Exploring donor demographics effects on hepatocyte yield and viability: Results of whole human liver isolation from one center. TECHNOLOGY 2019; 7:1-11. [PMID: 31414037 PMCID: PMC6693938 DOI: 10.1142/s2339547819500018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Due to the growth of cell-based therapeutic alternatives addressing the shortage of livers for transplant, there is necessity for a reliable source of human hepatocytes. In addition, pharmaceutical research often requires human hepatocytes to assess new drug therapies during development or to achieve FDA approval. Whole human livers producing large quantities of cells from the same donor are ideal, enhancing reproducibility for all purposes, while also allowing for capturing variances in drug-metabolism across different demographics for pharmaceutical testing and development but are limited in availability and quality for research purposes. The present study investigates the effect of donor and liver procurement factors of 16 human livers on cell viability and yield, showing that typical exclusion criteria for transplant still produce viable hepatocytes with significant yields. Although limited in number of data points, which should be taken into consideration, the conclusions of this study could be utilized as indications, allowing for expansion of liver selection criteria for hepatocyte isolation and provide the necessary quality hepatocytes in large quantities for the growing pharmaceutical, biomedical, and therapeutic research fields.
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- Sharon Geerts
- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Improving functional re-endothelialization of acellular liver scaffold using REDV cell-binding domain. Acta Biomater 2018; 78:151-164. [PMID: 30071351 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.07.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Engineering of functional vascularized liver tissues holds great promise in addressing donor organ shortage for transplantation. Whole organ decellularization is a cell removal method that retains the native vascular structures of the organ such that it can be anastomosed with the recipient circulation after recellularization with healthy cells. However, a main hurdle to successful implantation of bioengineered organ is the inability to efficiently re-endothelialize the vasculature with a functional endothelium, resulting in blood clotting which is the primary cause of failure in early transplant studies. Here, we present an efficient approach for enhancing re-endothelialization of decellularized rat liver scaffolds by conjugating the REDV cell-binding domain to improve attachment of endothelial cells (EC) on vascular wall surfaces. In order to facilitate expression and purification of the peptide, REDV was fused with elastin-like peptide (ELP) that confers thermally triggered aggregation behavior to the fusion protein. After validating the adhesive properties of the REDV-ELP peptide, we covalently coupled REDV-ELP to the blood vasculature of decellularized rat livers and seeded EC using perfusion of the portal vein. We showed that REDV-ELP increased cell attachment, spreading and proliferation of EC within the construct resulting in uniform endothelial lining of the scaffold vasculature. We further observed that REDV-ELP conjugation dramatically reduced platelet adhesion and activation. Altogether, our results demonstrate that this method allowed functional re-endothelialization of liver scaffold and show great potential toward the generation of functional bioengineered liver for long-term transplantation. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE There is a critical need for novel organ replacement therapies as the grafts for transplantation fall short of demand. Recent advances in tissue engineering, through the use of decellularized scaffolds, have opened the possibility that engineered grafts could be used as substitutes for donor livers. However, successful implantation has been challenged by the inability to create a functional vasculature. Our research study reports a new strategy to increase efficiency of endothelialization by increasing the affinity of the vascular matrix for endothelial cells. We functionalized decellularized liver scaffold using elastin-like peptides grafted with REDV cell binding domain. We showed that REDV-ELP conjugation improve endothelial cell attachment and proliferation within the scaffold, demonstrating the feasibility of re-endothelializing a whole liver vasculature using our technique.
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Wang X, Li YG, Du Y, Zhu JY, Li Z. The Research of Acellular Pancreatic Bioscaffold as a Natural 3-Dimensional Platform In Vitro. Pancreas 2018; 47:1040-1049. [PMID: 30086100 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000001123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to investigate the biochemical and functional properties of a rat acellular pancreatic bioscaffolds (APBs). METHODS Fresh pancreata from 10 rats were soaked and perfused through portal veins using Easy-Load Digital Drive peristaltic pumps. The histological structure, extracellular matrix composition, and the DNA content of the APBs were evaluated. Biocompatibility studies had also been performed. The proliferation and differentiation of AR42J pancreatic acinar cells were assessed. RESULTS The pancreatic tissue became translucent after decellularization. There were no visible vascular endothelial cells, cellular components, or cracked cellular debris. The extracellular matrix components were not decreased after decellularization (P > 0.05); however, the DNA content was decreased significantly (P < 0.05). The subcutaneous implantation sites showed low immunological response and low cytotoxicity around the APB. The proliferation rate was higher and the apoptosis rate was lower when AR42J cells were cultured on APB (P < 0.05). The gene expression and the protein expression were higher for the APB group (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Our findings support the biological utility of whole pancreas APBs as biomaterial scaffolds, which provides an improved approach for regenerative medicine.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Nankai Hospital
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- Department of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin
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Hülsmann J, Aubin H, Oberle F, Schütterle N, Bandesha ST, Iijima M, Lichtenberg A, Akhyari P. Mechanistics of biomass discharge during whole-heart decellularization. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 13:035014. [PMID: 29465410 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/aab135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Whole-organ engineering-based on the functional repopulation of acellular whole-organ scaffolds derived from perfusion-based in toto decellularization of the specific organ system-is one of the most promising fields in tissue engineering. However, to date, we still have hardly any insights into the process of perfusion-based scaffold generation itself, with human-scale scaffolds usually obtained by adoption of small animal decellularization models, although those organs are of decreased biomass and potentially different biological characteristics. Therefore, in this study we analyzed perfusion-based human-scale whole-heart decellularization by evaluating and comparing the dynamics of biomass discharge and its kinetic characteristics during in toto decellularization of ovine and rodent hearts, while introducing a theoretical model of biomass depletion during perfusion-based whole-heart decellularization. Our results suggest highly varying process characteristics for the in toto decellularization of individual human-scale organs, such as protein discharge kinetics or time-dependent viscoelasticity of formed debris, despite seemingly consistent inter-sample decellularization efficacy, as evaluated by conventional disruptive analysis of obtained ECM scaffolds. Hence, the here exposed insights into the mechanistics of whole-heart decellularization as well as the introduced non-disruptive process accompanying tools may help to monitor and further optimize the decellularization process, especially with regards to human-scale scaffold production.
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- Jörn Hülsmann
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Proceedings of the signature series event of the international society for cellular therapy: "Advancements in cellular therapies and regenerative medicine in digestive diseases," London, United Kingdom, May 3, 2017. Cytotherapy 2018; 20:461-476. [PMID: 29398624 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2017.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 12/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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A summary of the First Signature Series Event, "Advancements in Cellular Therapies and Regenerative Medicine for Digestive Diseases," held on May 3, 2017, in London, United Kingdom, is presented. Twelve speakers from three continents covered major topics in the areas of cellular therapy and regenerative medicine applied to liver and gastrointestinal medicine as well as to diabetes mellitus. Highlights from their presentations, together with an overview of the global impact of digestive diseases and a proposal for a shared online collection and data-monitoring platform tool, are included in this proceedings. Although growing evidence demonstrate the feasibility and safety of exploiting cell-based technologies for the treatment of digestive diseases, regulatory and methodological obstacles will need to be overcome before the successful implementation in the clinic of these novel attractive therapeutic strategies.
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Meng F, Assiri A, Dhar D, Broering D. Whole liver engineering: A promising approach to develop functional liver surrogates. Liver Int 2017; 37:1759-1772. [PMID: 28393454 DOI: 10.1111/liv.13444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2016] [Accepted: 03/28/2017] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Liver donor shortage remains the biggest challenge for patients with end-stage liver failures. While bioartificial liver devices have been developed as temporary supports for patients waiting for transplantation, their applications have been limited clinically. Whole liver engineering is a biological scaffold based regenerative medicine approach that holds promise for developing functional liver surrogates. Significant advancements have been made since the first report in 2010. This review focuses on the recent achievements of whole liver engineering studies.
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- Fanwei Meng
- Organ Transplantation Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Comparative Medicine Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Organ Transplantation Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Organ Transplantation Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Comparative Medicine Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Comparative Medicine Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Wang Y, Nicolas CT, Chen HS, Ross JJ, De Lorenzo SB, Nyberg SL. Recent Advances in Decellularization and Recellularization for Tissue-Engineered Liver Grafts. Cells Tissues Organs 2017; 204:125-136. [PMID: 28972946 DOI: 10.1159/000479597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Liver transplantation from deceased or living human donors remains the only proven option for patients with end-stage liver disease. However, the shortage of donor organs is a significant clinical concern that has led to the pursuit of tissue-engineered liver grafts generated from decellularized liver extracellular matrix and functional cells. Investigative efforts on optimizing both liver decellularization and recellularization protocols have been made in recent decades. In the current review, we briefly summarize these advances, including the generation of high-quality liver extracellular matrix scaffolds, evaluation criteria for quality control, modification of matrix for enhanced properties, and reseeding strategies. These efforts to optimize the methods of decellularization and recellularization lay the groundwork towards generating a transplantable, human-sized liver graft for the treatment of patients with severe liver disease.
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- Yujia Wang
- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Human embryoid bodies to hepatocyte-like clusters: Preparing for translation. LIVER RESEARCH 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livres.2017.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Aubin H, Hülsmann J, Lichtenberg A, Akhyari P. Comment on "Inverted orientation improves decellularization of whole porcine hearts" by Lee et al. Acta Biomater 2017; 53:643-644. [PMID: 28137658 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.01.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2016] [Accepted: 01/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Hug Aubin
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Chen Y, Geerts S, Jaramillo M, Uygun BE. Preparation of Decellularized Liver Scaffolds and Recellularized Liver Grafts. Methods Mol Biol 2017; 1577:255-270. [PMID: 28735385 DOI: 10.1007/7651_2017_56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Severe liver disease is the 12th leading cause of death in the USA, with organ transplantation often being the only viable option for treatment. However, due to the shortage of viable donor livers, it is estimated that over 1200 patients died in 2015 while waiting for liver transplantation. This highlights the need for alternative sources of viable organs. In this study, we describe a method that provides the groundwork for the development of functional liver grafts. The approach described here is for removal of cells from intact livers and subsequently repopulating them with functional liver cells. Briefly, rat livers are harvested and subjected to a series of perfusion decellularization steps using an anionic detergent such that an intact decellularized liver matrix (DLM) scaffold with preserved vascular architecture is obtained. Further, we describe methods to recellularize DLM scaffolds with adult primary hepatocytes, creating a liver graft that exhibits hepatic functions in vitro.
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- Yibin Chen
- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.,Shriners Hospitals for Children in Boston, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.,Shriners Hospitals for Children in Boston, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.,Shriners Hospitals for Children in Boston, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA. .,Shriners Hospitals for Children in Boston, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
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