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Zahran EM, Mohyeldin RH, Abd El-Mordy FM, Maher SA, Abdel-Maqsoud NMR, Altemani FH, Algehainy NA, Alanazi MA, Jalal MM, Elrehany MA, Bringmann G, Abdelmohsen UR. Wound healing potential of Cystoseira/mesenchymal stem cells in immunosuppressed rats supported by overwhelming immuno-inflammatory crosstalk. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300543. [PMID: 38573954 PMCID: PMC10994362 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Wound healing, one of the most intricate and dynamic processes of the body, maintains skin integrity following trauma. One of the main issues that still exists is impaired wound healing, particularly for immunosuppressed patients. Recently, natural products from marine environments have been employed in wound-repairing activities. This work investigates the mesenchymal stem cells in the combined capacity of the bone marrow (BMMSC) for wound healing and Cystoseira sp. Algae extract in immunosuppressed rats. High-resolution liquid chromatography / MS investigation of Cystoseira extract revealed the prevalence of fatty acids that have wound-soothing potential. From constructed PPI network for wound healing and further analysis through molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation experiments suggested that cystalgerone metabolite may be responsible for the wound healing-promoting effect of Cystoseira extract. According to the CD marker characterization of the BMMSC, 98.21% of them expressed CD90, and 97.1% expressed CD105. Sixteen d after immunity suppression (by 40 mg/kg hydrocortisone daily), an incision was made in the dorsal skin of the rat. The treatments were applied for 16 d and samples were taken from the tested groups on the 8th, 14th, and 16th days. The BMMSCs / Cystoseira group showed significantly improved wound closure, thickness, density of new layers, and skin elasticity than the control group (p < 0.001). The BMMSCs / Cystoseira combination significantly reduced the oxidative indicators, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and immune markers, according to the RT-PCR gene expression study. In order to delve deeper into the complex interconnections among wound healing-related biological targets and pinpoint key factors in this complex process, we engaged in network pharmacology and computational research. Subsequently, we conducted a comprehensive computational analysis, including reverse docking, free energy (ΔG) computation, and molecular dynamics simulations, on the molecular structures of the annotated compounds. The purpose of this investigation was to identify potential new targets for these chemicals as well as any potential interactions they may have with different signaling pathways related to the wound healing process. Our research indicates that the primary compounds of Cystoseira holds potential wound healing therapeutic activity. Although more safety testing and clinical studies are required, the combination has great potential for regenerative medicine and could be a revolutionary advance in the healing of the wounds of immunosuppressed patients.
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- Eman Maher Zahran
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Deraya University, Minia, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Deraya University, Minia, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, New Valley University, New Valley, Egypt
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- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Deraya University, Minia, Egypt
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Würzburg, Am Hubland, Würzburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Deraya University, Minia, Egypt
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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Li X, Wang C, Liu Z, Wu K, Yang Z, Zeng D, Lin D, Jiang J. Study on the rationality of small diameter metallic airway stent in treatment of tracheal stenosis in injured rabbits. J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 19:110. [PMID: 38443931 PMCID: PMC10913537 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-023-02470-4] [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: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To observe the occurrence of related complications after self-expandable metallic (SEM) airway stents implantation with different diameters at different time points, and to provide theoretical basis for the optimal chioce of existing airway stents in clinical practice. METHODS Healthy New Zealand white rabbits were used to establish benign tracheal stenosis models after chest CT examination. Forty-fivemodel rabbits with more than 50% of airway stenosis were divided into two groups. Small-diameter SEM stents (The ratio of stent diameter to airway diameter is nearly 1.0) were implanted in Group A in 21 rabbits, and large-diameter tracheal stents (The ratio of stent diameter to airway diameter is more than 1.2) were implanted in Group B in 24 rabbits. Stent-related complications were observed after stent implantation in 2nd,4th,8th, and 12th week by bronchoscopygross anatomy, pathological and the expressions of IL-1RA, IL-8 and MMP9 in involved tracheal. RESULTS The incidence rate of tracheomalacia of stent was significantly higher in group B (24/24 100%) than that in group A (1 /21,4.8%) (P < 0.05). The incidence rate of scar contracture at both ends of stent was significantly higher than in group B (11 / 24,45.8%) that in group A (2 /21, 9.5%) (P < 0.05). The pathological results of both A and B showed that the columnar epithelium of bronchial mucosa began to damage and detach, inflammatory cells infiltrated after 2nd and 4th week of stenting, The epithelium was repaired, the lamina propria glands almost disappeared, collagen fiber proliferation was obvious, and scars were formed after 8th and 12th week of stenting. ELISA results revealed that the expressions of IL-1RA, IL-8, and MMP9 were increased in the stent group than in model rabbit with benign tracheal stenosis. IL-1RA and MMP9 increased at different periods in group B, but the expression of IL-1RA and MMP9 showed a tread of increasing in the early stage and then decreasing in group A. CONCLUSION Metal stents can cause different degrees of stent-related complications in rabbits with benign tracheal stenosis. The incidence of stent-induced tracheomalacia and scar contracture were higher in Group B than that in Group A. IL-1RA, IL-8 and MMP9 may be involved in the development of complications after stentimplantation and peak value of group B movered backward. ing.
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- Xiaoxiao Li
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Dushu Lake Hospital to Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Dushu Lake Hospital to Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Suzhou Municipal Hospital (Eastern District), Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China.
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China.
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Dushu Lake Hospital to Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China.
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Patitucci F, Motta MF, Dattilo M, Malivindi R, Leonetti AE, Pezzi G, Prete S, Mileti O, Gabriele D, Parisi OI, Puoci F. 3D-Printed Alginate/Pectin-Based Patches Loaded with Olive Leaf Extracts for Wound Healing Applications: Development, Characterization and In Vitro Evaluation of Biological Properties. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:99. [PMID: 38258109 PMCID: PMC10819698 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16010099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Traditional wound dressings may lack suitability for diverse wound types and individual patient requirements. In this context, this study aimed to innovate wound care by developing a 3D-printed patch using alginate and pectin and incorporating Olive Leaf Extract (OLE) as an active ingredient. Different polymer-to-plasticizer ratios were systematically examined to formulate a printable ink with optimal viscosity. The resultant film, enriched with OLE, exhibited a substantial polyphenolic content of 13.15 ± 0.41 mg CAE/g, showcasing significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Notably, the film demonstrated potent scavenging abilities against DPPH, ABTS, and NO radicals, with IC50 values of 0.66 ± 0.07, 0.47 ± 0.04, and 2.02 ± 0.14 mg/mL, respectively. In vitro release and diffusion studies were carried out and the release profiles revealed an almost complete release of polyphenols from the patch within 48 h. Additionally, the fabricated film exhibited the capacity to enhance cell motility and accelerate wound healing, evidenced by increased collagen I expression in BJ fibroblast cells. Structural assessments affirmed the ability of the patch to absorb exudates and maintain the optimal moisture balance, while biocompatibility studies underscored its suitability for biomedical applications. These compelling findings endorse the potential application of the developed film in advanced wound care, with the prospect of tailoring patches to individual patient needs.
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- Francesco Patitucci
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (F.P.); (M.F.M.); (M.D.); (R.M.); (A.E.L.); (G.P.); (S.P.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (F.P.); (M.F.M.); (M.D.); (R.M.); (A.E.L.); (G.P.); (S.P.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (F.P.); (M.F.M.); (M.D.); (R.M.); (A.E.L.); (G.P.); (S.P.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (F.P.); (M.F.M.); (M.D.); (R.M.); (A.E.L.); (G.P.); (S.P.); (F.P.)
- Macrofarm s.r.l., c/o Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (F.P.); (M.F.M.); (M.D.); (R.M.); (A.E.L.); (G.P.); (S.P.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (F.P.); (M.F.M.); (M.D.); (R.M.); (A.E.L.); (G.P.); (S.P.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (F.P.); (M.F.M.); (M.D.); (R.M.); (A.E.L.); (G.P.); (S.P.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Information, Modeling, Electronics and System Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (O.M.); (D.G.)
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- Department of Information, Modeling, Electronics and System Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (O.M.); (D.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (F.P.); (M.F.M.); (M.D.); (R.M.); (A.E.L.); (G.P.); (S.P.); (F.P.)
- Macrofarm s.r.l., c/o Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy; (F.P.); (M.F.M.); (M.D.); (R.M.); (A.E.L.); (G.P.); (S.P.); (F.P.)
- Macrofarm s.r.l., c/o Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy
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Luthfiana D, Utomo DH. Network pharmacology reveals the potential of Dolastatin 16 as a diabetic wound healing agent. In Silico Pharmacol 2023; 11:23. [PMID: 37719716 PMCID: PMC10504231 DOI: 10.1007/s40203-023-00161-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Dolastatin 16, a marine cyclic depsipeptide, was initially isolated from the sea hare Dolabella Auricularia by Pettit et al. Due to the lack of information regarding its bioactivity, target identification becomes an indispensable strategy for revealing the potential targets and mechanisms of action of Dolastatin 16. Network pharmacology was utilized to identify targets associated with the disease, gene ontology, and KEGG pathways. The results highlighted Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) as a potential target of Dolastatin 16 through network pharmacology analysis. This target was found to be primarily involved in the TNF signaling pathway and in foot ulceration-associated diabetic polyneuropathy. Furthermore, the binding mode and dynamic behavior of the complex were investigated through molecular docking and molecular dynamics studies. In the docking study, a native ligand (a hydroxamate inhibitor) and (R)-ND-336 were employed as ligand controls, demonstrating binding energy values of - 6.6 and - 8.9 kcal/mol, respectively. The Dolastatin 16 complex exhibited a strong affinity for MMP9, with a binding energy value of - 9.7 kcal/mol, indicating its high potential as an inhibitor. Molecular dynamics also confirmed the stability of the MMP9-Dolastatin complex throughout the simulation process. Dolastatin 16 has the potential to act as an MMP9 inhibitor, offering promise for accelerating the wound healing process in diabetic foot conditions. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40203-023-00161-5.
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- Dewi Luthfiana
- Bioinformatics Research Center, Indonesian Institute of Bioinformatics (INBIO), Malang, Indonesia
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- Bioinformatics Research Center, Indonesian Institute of Bioinformatics (INBIO), Malang, Indonesia
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, East Java Indonesia
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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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Chen J, Qin S, Liu S, Zhong K, Jing Y, Wu X, Peng F, Li D, Peng C. Targeting matrix metalloproteases in diabetic wound healing. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1089001. [PMID: 36875064 PMCID: PMC9981633 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1089001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Chronic inflammation participates in the progression of multiple chronic diseases, including obesity, diabetes mellitus (DM), and DM related complications. Diabetic ulcer, characterized by chronic wounds that are recalcitrant to healing, is a serious complication of DM tremendously affecting the quality of life of patients and imposing a costly medical burden on society. Matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) are a family of zinc endopeptidases with the capacity of degrading all the components of the extracellular matrix, which play a pivotal part in healing process under various conditions including DM. During diabetic wound healing, the dynamic changes of MMPs in the serum, skin tissues, and wound fluid of patients are in connection with the degree of wound recovery, suggesting that MMPs can function as essential biomarkers for the diagnosis of diabetic ulcer. MMPs participate in various biological processes relevant to diabetic ulcer, such as ECM secretion, granulation tissue configuration, angiogenesis, collagen growth, re-epithelization, inflammatory response, as well as oxidative stress, thus, seeking and developing agents targeting MMPs has emerged as a potential way to treat diabetic ulcer. Natural products especially flavonoids, polysaccharides, alkaloids, polypeptides, and estrogens extracted from herbs, vegetables, as well as animals that have been extensively illustrated to treat diabetic ulcer through targeting MMPs-mediated signaling pathways, are discussed in this review and may contribute to the development of functional foods or drug candidates for diabetic ulcer therapy. This review highlights the regulation of MMPs in diabetic wound healing, and the potential therapeutic ability of natural products for diabetic wound healing by targeting MMPs.
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- Junren Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau SAR, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, Department of Pharmacology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Micro-endoscopy for Live Small Animal Fluorescent Imaging. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021; 1310:153-186. [PMID: 33834437 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-33-6064-8_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Intravital microscopy has emerged as a powerful technique for the fluorescent visualization of cellular- and subcellular-level biological processes in vivo. However, the size of objective lenses used in standard microscopes currently makes it difficult to access internal organs with minimal invasiveness in small animal models, such as mice. Here we describe front- and side-view designs for small-diameter endoscopes based on gradient-index lenses, their construction, their integration into laser scanning confocal microscopy platforms, and their applications for in vivo imaging of fluorescent cells and microvasculature in various organs, including the kidney, bladder, heart, brain, and gastrointestinal tracts, with a focus on the new techniques developed for each imaging application. The combination of novel fluorescence techniques with these powerful imaging methods promises to continue providing novel insights into a variety of diseases.
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Park JH, Kim MT, Kim KY, Bakheet N, Kim TH, Jeon JY, Park W, Lopera JE, Kim DH, Song HY. Local Heat Treatment for Suppressing Gastroduodenal Stent-Induced Tissue Hyperplasia Using Nanofunctionalized Self-Expandable Metallic Stent in Rat Gastric Outlet Model. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:2450-2458. [PMID: 33455352 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Despite the promising results from the placement of covered or uncovered self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) as a nonsurgical therapeutic option for the malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO), the long patency of the stent is still limited because of stent-induced tissue hyperplasia. Here, a local heat treatment using a nanofunctionalized SEMS is proposed for suppressing stent-induced tissue hyperplasia during GOO treatment. Highly efficient photothermal gold nanoparticle (GNP) transducer-coated SEMSs (GNP-SEMSs) were prepared for local heat treatment in rat gastric outlet. The in vivo heating temperature in rat gastric outlet model was evaluated and compared with in vitro heating temperature. Three groups of our developed 45 rat gastric outlet models were used: group A, noncoated SEMS only; group B, GNP-SEMS plus local heating; and group C, GNP-SEMS only to investigate in vivo efficacy of GNP-SEMS mediated local heating. Ten rats per group were sacrificed for 4 weeks, and five rats per group were sacrificed immediately after local heat treatment. The in vivo heating temperature was found to be 10.8% lower than the in vitro heating temperatures. GNP-SEMSs were successfully placed through a percutaneous approach into the rat gastric outlet (n = 45). The therapeutic effects of GNP-SEMS were assessed by histologic examination including hematoxylin-eosin, Masson trichrome, immunohistochemistry (TUNEL and CD31), and immunofluorescence (Ki67), and the results showed significant prevention of tissue hyperplasia following stent placement without adjacent gastrointestinal tissue damage. GNP-SEMS-mediated local heating could be an alternative therapeutic option for the suppression of tissue hyperplasia following stent placement in benign and malignant GOOs.
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- Jung-Hoon Park
- Departments of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea.,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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- Departments of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea.,Department of Radiologic Technology, Cheju Halla University, 38, Halladaehak-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do 63092, Republic of Korea
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- Departments 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 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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- Department of Radiological Science, Kangwon National University, 346 Hwangjo-gil, Dogye-eup, Samcheok-si, Kangwon-do 25949, Republic of Korea
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- 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 Chemical Engineering, The Catholic University of Korea, 43 Jibong-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi 14662, 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 Radiology, Feinberg School of Medicine, and Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States
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- Departments 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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Balloon-Expandable Biodegradable Stents Versus Self-Expandable Metallic Stents: A Comparison Study of Stent-Induced Tissue Hyperplasia in the Rat Urethra. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2019; 42:1343-1351. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-019-02239-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Jun EJ, Song HY, Park JH, Bae YS, Paulson B, Lee S, Cho YC, Tsauo J, Kim MT, Kim KY, Yang SG, Kim JK. In Vivo Fluorescence Microendoscopic Monitoring of Stent-Induced Fibroblast Cell Proliferation in an Esophageal Mouse Model. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018; 29:1756-1763. [PMID: 30266211 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Revised: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the feasibility of self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) placement and fluorescence microendoscopic monitoring for determination of fibroblast cell proliferation after stent placement in an esophageal mouse model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty fibroblast-specific protein (FSP)-1 green fluorescent protein (GFP) transgenic mice were analyzed. Ten mice (Group A) underwent SEMS placement, and fluoroscopic and fluorescence microendoscopic images were obtained biweekly until 8 weeks thereafter. Ten healthy mice (Group B) were used for control esophageal values. RESULTS SEMS placement was technically successful in all mice. The relative average number of fibroblast GFP cells and the intensities of GFP signals in Group A were significantly higher than in Group B after stent placement. The proliferative cellular response, including granulation tissue, epithelial layer, submucosal fibrosis, and connective tissue, was increased in Group A. FSP-1-positive cells were more prominent in Group A than in Group B. CONCLUSIONS SEMS placement was feasible and safe in an esophageal mouse model, and proliferative cellular response caused by fibroblast cell proliferation after stent placement was longitudinally monitored using a noninvasive fluorescence microendoscopic technique. The results have implications for the understanding of proliferative cellular response after stent placement in real-life patients and provide initial insights into new clinical therapeutic strategies for restenosis.
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- Eun Jung Jun
- Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olymic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olymic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olymic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomedical Engineering Research Center, and Convergence Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olymic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Research Center, and Convergence Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olymic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Research Center, and Convergence Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olymic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Physics, College of Science, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Research Center, and Convergence Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olymic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olymic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olymic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olymic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olymic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of New Drug Development and NCEED, School of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Research Center, and Convergence Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olymic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Kim KY, Park JH, Kim DH, Tsauo J, Kim MT, Son WC, Kang SG, Kim DH, Song HY. Sirolimus-eluting Biodegradable Poly-l-Lactic Acid Stent to Suppress Granulation Tissue Formation in the Rat Urethra. Radiology 2017; 286:140-148. [PMID: 28787263 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2017170414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Purpose To investigate the use of sirolimus-eluting biodegradable stents (SEBSs) to suppress granulation tissue formation after stent placement in a rat urethral model. Materials and Methods All experiments were approved by the animal research committee. A total of 36 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into three equal groups after biodegradable stent placement. Group A received control biodegradable stents. Groups B and C received stents coated with 90 µg/cm2 and 450 µg/cm2 sirolimus, respectively. Six rats in each group were sacrificed after 4 weeks; the remaining rats were sacrificed after 12 weeks. The therapeutic effectiveness of SEBSs was assessed by comparing the results of retrograde urethrography and histologic examination. Analysis of variance with post hoc comparisons was used to evaluate statistical differences. Results SEBS placement was technically successful in all rats. Urethrographic and histologic examinations revealed significantly less granulation tissue formation at both time points in the rats receiving SEBSs (groups B and C) compared with those that received control stents (group A) (P < .05 for all). There were no significant differences in urethrographic and histologic findings between groups B and C (P > .05 for all). However, the mean number of epithelial layers in group B was higher than that in group C at 4 weeks after stent placement (P < .001). Apoptosis increased in group C compared with groups A and B (P < .05 for all). Conclusion The use of SEBSs suppressed granulation tissue formation secondary to stent placement in a rat urethral model; local therapy with SEBSs may be used to decrease stent-related granulation tissue formation. © RSNA, 2017.
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- Kun Yung Kim
- From the Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology (K.Y.K., J.H.P., J.T., M.T.K., S.G.K., H.Y.S.), Biomedical Engineering Research Center (J.H.P.), Department of Gastroenterology (Do Hoon Kim), and Department of Pathology (W.C.S.), Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 138-736, Republic of Korea; and Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Ill (J.H.P., Dong-Hyun Kim)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology (K.Y.K., J.H.P., J.T., M.T.K., S.G.K., H.Y.S.), Biomedical Engineering Research Center (J.H.P.), Department of Gastroenterology (Do Hoon Kim), and Department of Pathology (W.C.S.), Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 138-736, Republic of Korea; and Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Ill (J.H.P., Dong-Hyun Kim)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology (K.Y.K., J.H.P., J.T., M.T.K., S.G.K., H.Y.S.), Biomedical Engineering Research Center (J.H.P.), Department of Gastroenterology (Do Hoon Kim), and Department of Pathology (W.C.S.), Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 138-736, Republic of Korea; and Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Ill (J.H.P., Dong-Hyun Kim)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology (K.Y.K., J.H.P., J.T., M.T.K., S.G.K., H.Y.S.), Biomedical Engineering Research Center (J.H.P.), Department of Gastroenterology (Do Hoon Kim), and Department of Pathology (W.C.S.), Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 138-736, Republic of Korea; and Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Ill (J.H.P., Dong-Hyun Kim)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology (K.Y.K., J.H.P., J.T., M.T.K., S.G.K., H.Y.S.), Biomedical Engineering Research Center (J.H.P.), Department of Gastroenterology (Do Hoon Kim), and Department of Pathology (W.C.S.), Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 138-736, Republic of Korea; and Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Ill (J.H.P., Dong-Hyun Kim)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology (K.Y.K., J.H.P., J.T., M.T.K., S.G.K., H.Y.S.), Biomedical Engineering Research Center (J.H.P.), Department of Gastroenterology (Do Hoon Kim), and Department of Pathology (W.C.S.), Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 138-736, Republic of Korea; and Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Ill (J.H.P., Dong-Hyun Kim)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology (K.Y.K., J.H.P., J.T., M.T.K., S.G.K., H.Y.S.), Biomedical Engineering Research Center (J.H.P.), Department of Gastroenterology (Do Hoon Kim), and Department of Pathology (W.C.S.), Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 138-736, Republic of Korea; and Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Ill (J.H.P., Dong-Hyun Kim)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology (K.Y.K., J.H.P., J.T., M.T.K., S.G.K., H.Y.S.), Biomedical Engineering Research Center (J.H.P.), Department of Gastroenterology (Do Hoon Kim), and Department of Pathology (W.C.S.), Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 138-736, Republic of Korea; and Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Ill (J.H.P., Dong-Hyun Kim)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology (K.Y.K., J.H.P., J.T., M.T.K., S.G.K., H.Y.S.), Biomedical Engineering Research Center (J.H.P.), Department of Gastroenterology (Do Hoon Kim), and Department of Pathology (W.C.S.), Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 138-736, Republic of Korea; and Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Ill (J.H.P., Dong-Hyun Kim)
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Jun EJ, Park JH, Tsauo J, Yang SG, Kim DK, Kim KY, Kim MT, Yoon SH, Lim YJ, Song HY. EW-7197, an activin-like kinase 5 inhibitor, suppresses granulation tissue after stent placement in rat esophagus. Gastrointest Endosc 2017; 86:219-228. [PMID: 28137596 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2017.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2016] [Accepted: 01/10/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Self-expanding metallic stent (SEMS) placement is a well-established method for treating malignant esophageal strictures; however, this procedure has not gained widespread acceptance for treating benign esophageal strictures because of granulation tissue formation. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether EW-7197, a novel per-oral transforming growth factor-β type I receptor kinase inhibitor, suppressed granulation tissue formation after SEMS placement in the rat esophagus. METHODS Sixty rats underwent SEMS placement and were randomly divided into 4 groups. Group A (n = 20) received vehicle-treated control for 4 weeks. Group B (n = 20) received 20 mg/kg/day EW-7197 for 4 weeks. Group C (n = 10) received 20 mg/kg/day EW-7197 for 4 weeks followed by vehicle-treated control for 4 weeks. Group D (n = 10) received 20 mg/kg/day EW-7197 for 8 weeks. RESULTS SEMS placement was technically successful in all rats. Eleven rats, however, were excluded because of stent migration (n = 9) and procedure-related death (n = 2). The luminal diameter in group A was significantly smaller than those in groups B, C, and D (all P < .001). The percentage of granulation tissue area, number of epithelial layers, thickness of submucosal fibrosis, percentage of connective tissue area, and degree of collagen deposition were significantly higher in group A than in groups B, C, and D (all P < .001); however, there were no significant differences among groups B, C, and D. EW-7197 decreased the expression levels of phospho-Smad 3, N-cadherin, fibronectin, α-smooth muscle actin, and transforming growth factor-β1 and increased the expression level of E-cadherin (all P < .01). CONCLUSIONS EW-7197 suppressed granulation tissue formation after SEMS placement in the rat esophagus.
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- Eun Jung Jun
- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of New Drug Development and NCEED, School of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Ewha Women's University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Preparation of a Microporous Polyurethane Film with Negative Surface Charge for siRNA Delivery via Stent. INT J POLYM SCI 2017. [DOI: 10.1155/2017/2841682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Polyurethane (PU) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) were used to prepare a porous stent-covering material for the controlled delivery of small interfering RNA (siRNA). Microporous polymer films were prepared using a blend of polyurethane and water-soluble polyethylene glycol by the solution casting method; the PEG component was extracted in water to make the film microporous. This film was dipped in 2% poly(methyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) solution to coat the polymer film with the anionic polyelectrolyte. The chemical components of the film surface were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and its structural morphology was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The effect of the negatively charged surface after attachment of a fluorescein isothiocyanate- (FITC-) labeled siRNA-polyethyleneimine complex onto the microporous polyurethane film and the controlled release of the complex from the film was investigated by fluorescence microscopy. Fluorescence microscopy showed the PU surface with intense fluorescence by the aggregates of the FITC-labeled-siRNA-PEI complex (measuring up to few microns in size); additionally, the negatively charged PU surface revealed broad and diffuse fluorescence. These results suggest that the construction of negatively charged microporous polyurethane films is feasible and could be applied for enhancing the efficiency of siRNA delivery via a stent-covering polyurethane film.
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