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Effects of Induction Culture on Osteogenesis of Scaffold-Free Engineered Tissue for Bone Regeneration Applications. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2022; 19:417-429. [PMID: 35122585 PMCID: PMC8971264 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-021-00418-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Restoration of the bone defects caused by infection or disease remains a challenge in orthopedic surgery. In recent studies, scaffold-free engineered tissue with a self-secreted extracellular matrix has been proposed as an alternative strategy for tissue regeneration and reconstruction. Our study aimed to engineer and fabricate self-assembled osteogenic and scaffold-free tissue for bone regeneration. METHODS Osteogenic scaffold-free tissue was engineered and fabricated using fetal cartilage-derived progenitor cells, which are capable of osteogenic differentiation. They were cultured in osteogenic induction environments or using demineralized bone powder for differentiation. The fabricated tissue was subjected to real-time qPCR, biochemical, and histological analyses to estimate the degree of in vitro osteogenic differentiation. To demonstrate bone formation in an in vivo environment, scaffold-free tissue was transplanted into the dorsal subcutaneous site of nude mice. Bone development was monitored postoperatively over 8 weeks by the observation of calcium deposition in the matrix. RESULTS In the in vitro experiments, engineered osteogenically induced scaffold-free tissue demonstrated three-dimensional morphological characteristics, and sufficient osteogenic differentiation was confirmed through the quantification of specific osteogenic gene markers expressed and calcium accumulation within the matrix. Following the evaluation of differentiation efficacy, in vivo experiments revealed distinct bone formation, and that blood vessels had penetrated the fabricated tissue. CONCLUSION The novel engineering of scaffold-free tissue with osteogenic potential can be used as an optimal bone graft substitute for bone regeneration.
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Sugimoto H, Inagaki Y, Furukawa A, Kira T, Kawasaki S, Uchihara Y, Akahane M, Tanaka Y. Silicate/zinc-substituted strontium apatite coating improves the osteoinductive properties of β-tricalcium phosphate bone graft substitute. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:673. [PMID: 34372804 PMCID: PMC8353809 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04563-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background β-Tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) is a popular synthetic bone graft substitute with excellent osteoconductive properties and bioabsorbability. However, its osteoinductive properties are inferior to those of autologous or allogeneic bone. Trace elements such as strontium (Sr), silica (Si), and zinc (Zn) have been reported to promote osteogenesis in materials. In this study, we aimed to determine whether a Si/Zn-substituted Sr apatite coating of β-TCP could enhance osteoinductive properties. Methods The apatite-coated β-TCP disks were prepared using nanoparticle suspensions of silicate-substituted Sr apatite (SrSiP) or silicate- and Zn-co-substituted Sr apatite (SrZnSiP). Bone marrow mesenchymal cells (BMSCs) from rat femur were cultured and subsequently seeded at a density of 1.0 × 106/cm2 onto apatite-coated and non-coated β-TCP disks. In vitro, the β-TCP disks were then placed in osteogenic medium, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity was measured from supernatants after culture for 2 days. Additionally, after culture for 14 days, the mRNA expression of genes encoding osteocalcin (OC), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was evaluated by qRT-PCR. In vivo, the β-TCP disks were transplanted subcutaneously into rats that were sacrificed after 4 weeks. Then, the harvested disks were evaluated biochemically (ALP activity, OC content, mRNA expression of OC, ALP, BMP-2, and VEGF measured by qRT-PCR), radiologically, and histologically. Results Significantly higher mRNA expression of almost all evaluated osteogenic and angiogenic genes was observed in the SrZnSiP and SrSiP groups than in the non-coated group, with no significant cytotoxicity elicited by the apatite coating in vitro. Moreover, in vivo, the SrZnSiP and SrSiP groups showed significantly higher osteogenic and angiogenic gene expression and higher ALP activity and OC content than the non-coated group (P < 0.05). Radiological and histopathological findings revealed abundant bone formation in the apatite-coated group. Conclusions Our findings indicate that apatite coating of β-TCP improves osteoinductive properties without inducing significant cytotoxicity.
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- Hironori Sugimoto
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, 634-8521, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, 634-8521, Kashihara, Nara, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, 634-8521, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, 634-8521, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, 634-8521, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, 634-8521, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Health and Welfare Services, National Institute of Public Health, 2-3-6 Minami, 351-0197, Wako, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, 634-8521, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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Yoon Y, Jung T, Afan Shahid M, Khan IU, Kim WH, Kweon OK. Frozen-thawed gelatin-induced osteogenic cell sheets of canine adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells improved fracture healing in canine model. J Vet Sci 2020; 20:e63. [PMID: 31775190 PMCID: PMC6883194 DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2019.20.e63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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We assessed the efficacy of frozen-thawed gelatin-induced osteogenic cell sheet (FT-GCS) compared to that of fresh gelatin-induced osteogenic cell sheet (F-GCS) with adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (Ad-MSCs) used as the control. The bone differentiation capacity of GCS has already been studied. On that basis, the experiment was conducted to determine ease of use of GCS in the clinic. In vitro evaluation of F-GCS showed 3–4 layers with an abundant extracellular matrix (ECM) formation; however, cryopreservation resulted in a reduction of FT-GCS layers to 2–3 layers. Cellular viabilities of F-GCS and FT-GCS did not vary significantly. Moreover, there was no significant difference in mRNA expressions of Runx2, β-catenin, OPN, and BMP-7 between F-GCS and FT-GCS. In an in vivo experiment, both legs of six dogs with transverse radial fractures were randomly assigned to one of three groups: F-GCS, FT-GCS, or control. Fracture sites were wrapped with the respective cell sheets and fixed with 2.7 mm locking plates and six screws. At 8 weeks after the operations, bone samples were collected and subjected to micro computed tomography and histopathological examination. External volumes of callus as a portion of the total bone volume in control, F-GCS, and FT-GCS groups were 49.6%, 45.3%, and 41.9%, respectively. The histopathological assessment showed that both F-GCS and FT-GCS groups exhibited significantly (p < 0.05) well-organized, mature bone with peripheral cartilage at the fracture site compared to that of the control group. Based on our results, we infer that the cryopreservation process did not significantly affect the osteogenic ability of gelatin-induced cell sheets.
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- Yongseok Yoon
- BK21 PLUS Program for Creative Veterinary Science Research, Research Institute for Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- BK21 PLUS Program for Creative Veterinary Science Research, Research Institute for Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- BK21 PLUS Program for Creative Veterinary Science Research, Research Institute for Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- BK21 PLUS Program for Creative Veterinary Science Research, Research Institute for Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- BK21 PLUS Program for Creative Veterinary Science Research, Research Institute for Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- BK21 PLUS Program for Creative Veterinary Science Research, Research Institute for Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea.
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Egawa T, Inagaki Y, Akahane M, Furukawa A, Inoue K, Ogawa M, Tanaka Y. Silicate-substituted strontium apatite nano coating improves osteogenesis around artificial ligament. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:396. [PMID: 31472679 PMCID: PMC6717638 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2777-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries commonly involves the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) artificial ligaments for reconstruction. However, the currently available methods require long fixation periods, thereby necessitating the development of alternative methods to accelerate the healing process between tendons and bones. Thus, we developed and evaluated a novel technique that utilizes silicate-substituted strontium (SrSiP). Methods PET films, nano-coated with SrSiP, were prepared. Bone marrow mesenchymal cells (BMSCs) from femurs of male rats were cultured and seeded at a density of 1.0 × 104/cm2 onto the SrSiP-coated and non-coated PET film, and subsequently placed in an osteogenic medium. The osteocalcin concentration secreted into the medium was compared in each case. Next, PET artificial ligament, nano-coated with SrSiP, were prepared. BMSCs were seeded at a density of 4.5 × 105/cm2 onto the SrSiP-coated, and non-coated artificial ligament, and then placed in osteogenic medium. The osteocalcin and calcium concentrations in the culture medium were measured on the 8th, 10th, 12th, and 14th day of culture. Furthermore, mRNA expression of osteocalcin, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP2), and runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) was evaluated by qPCR. We transplanted the SrSiP-coated and non-coated artificial ligament to the tibiae of mature New Zealand white rabbits. Two months later, we sacrificed them and histologically evaluated them. Results The secretory osteocalcin concentration in the medium on the film was significantly higher for the SrSiP group than for the non-coated group. Secretory osteocalcin concentration in the medium on the artificial ligament was also significantly higher in the SrSiP group than in the non-coated group on the 14th day. Calcium concentration on the artificial ligament was significantly lower in the SrSiP group than in the non-coated group on the 8th, 10th, 12th, and 14th day. In qPCR as well, OC, ALP, BMP2, and Runx2 mRNA expression were significantly higher in the SrSiP group than in the non-coated group. Newly formed bone was histologically found around the artificial ligament in the SrSiP group. Conclusions Our findings demonstrate that artificial ligaments using SrSiP display high osteogenic potential and thus may be efficiently used in future clinical applications.
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- Takuya Egawa
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan.
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- Department of Artificial Joint and Regenerative Medicine for Bone and Cartilage, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Health Management and Policy, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijocho 840, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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Kira T, Akahane M, Ouji-Sageshima N, Shimizu T, Onishi T, Omokawa S, Ito T, Tanaka Y. Osteogenesis of osteogenic matrix cell sheets preserved in culture medium in a rat model. Cell Transplant 2018; 27:1281-1288. [PMID: 30014739 PMCID: PMC6434472 DOI: 10.1177/0963689718786233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Osteogenic matrix cell sheets (OMCSs) are ideal for bone regeneration. Transportation of OMCSs may be necessary, during which their osteogenic ability must be maintained. Here, we evaluated different media and temperatures for OMCS preservation. Bone marrow stromal/stem cells (BMSCs) were obtained from Fischer rats and analyzed for stem cell markers by flow cytometry. OMCSs were prepared from BMSCs by treatment with dexamethasone and ascorbic acid phosphate. After OMCS collection, they were stored in minimum essential medium (MEM) or Hank’s balanced salt solution (HBSS) at 37, 22, or 4°C for 24 hours. Cell viability and cytotoxic effects in the preservation conditions were determined by adenosine triphosphate (ATP) contents and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, respectively. Osteogenesis was assessed by subcutaneously implanting preserved OMCSs around β-tricalcium phosphate ceramic disks into syngeneic rats. Implants were evaluated by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities, osteocalcin contents, and histology. Mesenchymal stem cells comprised 51% of primary cultured BMSCs. ATP contents were significantly different in OMCSs stored in MEM or HBSS at 22°C and 4°C. LDH release was significantly different in OMCSs stored in HBSS at 22°C and 4°C. The highest LDH release was observed in OMCSs stored in HBSS at 37°C. ALP activities and osteocalcin contents were the lowest in implanted OMCSs stored in HBSS at 37°C at four weeks after subcutaneous implantation. There was a significant difference in the osteocalcin levels of implanted OMCSs stored in MEM at 37°C and HBSS at 4°C. Abundant bone tissue around and inside disks was found in histological sections of OMCSs stored in all preservation conditions except for MEM and HBSS at 37°C. Maintaining the osteogenic ability of OMCSs during transport is important, and preservation of OMCSs in MEM or HBSS at 4°C or 22°C is a simple and inexpensive method.
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- Tsutomu Kira
- 1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan.,2 The Center for Rheumatic Diseases, Nara Medical University Hospital, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- 3 Department of Public Health, Health Management and Policy, Nara Medical University Faculty of Medicine, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- 1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- 1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- 1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan.,5 Department of Hand Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- 4 Department of Immunology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- 1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan.,2 The Center for Rheumatic Diseases, Nara Medical University Hospital, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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Yan Z, Yin H, Nerlich M, Pfeifer CG, Docheva D. Boosting tendon repair: interplay of cells, growth factors and scaffold-free and gel-based carriers. J Exp Orthop 2018; 5:1. [PMID: 29330711 PMCID: PMC5768579 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-017-0117-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Tendons are dense connective tissues and critical components for the integrity and function of the musculoskeletal system. Tendons connect bone to muscle and transmit forces on which locomotion entirely depends. Due to trauma, overuse and age-related degeneration, many people suffer from acute or chronic tendon injuries. Owing to their hypovascularity and hypocellularity, tendinopathies remain a substantial challenge for both clinicians and researchers. Surgical treatment includes suture or transplantation of autograft, allograft or xenograft, and these serve as the most common technique for rescuing tendon injuries. However, the therapeutic efficacies are limited by drawbacks including inevitable donor site morbidity, poor graft integration, adhesion formations and high rates of recurrent tearing. This review summarizes the literature of the past 10 y concerning scaffold-free and gel-based approaches for treating tendon injuries, with emphasis on specific advantages of such modes of application, as well as the obtained results regarding in vitro and in vivo tenogenesis. Results The search was focused on publications released after 2006 and 83 articles have been analysed. The main results are summarizing and discussing the clear advantages of scaffold-free and hydrogels carriers that can be functionalized with cells alone or in combination with growth factors. Conclusion The improved understanding of tissue resident adult stem cells has made a significant progress in recent years as well as strategies to steer their fate toward tendon lineage, with the help of growth factors, have been identified. The field of tendon tissue engineering is exploring diverse models spanning from hard scaffolds to gel-based and scaffold-free approaches seeking easier cell delivery and integration in the site of injury. Still, the field needs to consider a multifactorial approach that is based on the combination and fine-tuning of chemical and biomechanical stimuli. Taken together, tendon tissue engineering has now excellent foundations and enters the period of precision and translation to models with clinical relevance on which better treatment options of tendon injuries can be shaped up.
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- Zexing Yan
- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany. .,Director of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany.
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Different Bone Healing Effects of Undifferentiated and Osteogenic Differentiated Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Sheets in Canine Radial Fracture Model. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2017; 15:115-124. [PMID: 30603539 PMCID: PMC6171633 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-017-0092-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2017] [Revised: 10/13/2017] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Cell sheets technology is being available for fracture healing. This study was performed to clarify bone healing mechanism of undifferentiated (UCS) and osteogenic (OCS) differentiated mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) sheets in the fracture model of dogs. UCS and OCS were harvested at 10 days of culture. Transverse fractures at the radius of six beagle dogs were assigned into three groups (n = 4 in each group) i.e. UCS, OCS and control. The fractures were fixed with a 2.7 mm locking plate and six screws. Cell sheets were wrapped around the fracture site. Bones were harvested 8 weeks after operation, then scanned by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and analyzed histopathologically. The micro-CT revealed different aspects of bone regeneration among the groups. The percentages of external callus volume out of total bone volume in control, UCS, and OCS groups were 42.1, 13.0 and 4.9% (p < 0.05) respectively. However, the percentages of limbs having connectivity of gaps were 25, 12.5 and 75% respectively. In histopathological assessments, OCS group showed well organized and mature woven bone with peripheral cartilage at the fracture site, whereas control group showed cartilage formation without bone maturation or ossification at the fracture site. Meanwhile, fracture site was only filled with fibrous connective tissue without endochondral ossification and bone formation in UCS group. It was suggested that the MSC sheets reduced the quantity of external callus, and OCS induced the primary bone healing.
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Akahane M, Shimizu T, Inagaki Y, Kira T, Egawa T, Okuda A, Onishi T, Imamura T, Tanaka Y. Implantation of Bone Marrow Stromal Cell Sheets Derived from Old Donors Supports Bone Tissue Formation. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2017; 15:89-100. [PMID: 30603537 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-017-0088-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2017] [Revised: 08/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the osteogenesis ability of osteogenic matrix cell sheets (OMCS) derived from old donor cells. Bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC) were obtained from young (7-week-old) and old (1-year-old) Fischer344 rats donors and cultured with modified Eagle's medium (MEM group) alone or containing dexamethasone (Dex; 10 nM) and ascorbic acid phosphate (AscP; 0.28 mM) (Dex/AscP group). We prepared four in vitro experimental groups: (1) young MEM, (2) young Dex/AscP, (3) old MEM and (4) old Dex/AscP. Cell proliferation and osteogenic marker mRNA expression levels were evaluated in vitro. To assess bone formation in vivo, the cells of each group were combined with beta tricalcium phosphate (TCP) disks followed by implantation in recipient rats. The in vitro study showed significant differences in the mRNA expression of osteocalcin, ALP, and BMP2 between MEM and Dex/AscP groups. Bone formation following implantation was observed upon histological analyses of all groups. TCP combined with OMCS (OMCS/TCP group) resulted in enhanced bone formation compared to that following combination with BMSC (BMSC/TCP). The osteocalcin content of the OMCS/TCP group 4 weeks after implantation was significantly higher than that in the BMSC/TCP construct for both young and old donors. The present study clearly indicated that OMCS could be generated from BMSCs of old as well as young donors using a mechanical retrieval method. Thus, through its usage of OMCS, this method may represent a potentially effective therapeutic option for cell-based therapy in elderly patients.
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- Manabu Akahane
- 1Department of Public Health, Health Management and Policy, Faculty of Medicine, Nara Medical University, Shijo 840, Kashihara, Nara 634-8521 Japan
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- 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijo 840, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522 Japan
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- 3Department of Arthroplasty and Regenerative Medicine, Nara Medical University, Shijo 840, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522 Japan
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- 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijo 840, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522 Japan
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- 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijo 840, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522 Japan
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- 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijo 840, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522 Japan
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- 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijo 840, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522 Japan
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- 1Department of Public Health, Health Management and Policy, Faculty of Medicine, Nara Medical University, Shijo 840, Kashihara, Nara 634-8521 Japan
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- 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Shijo 840, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522 Japan
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Kira T, Akahane M, Omokawa S, Shimizu T, Kawate K, Onishi T, Tanaka Y. Bone regeneration with osteogenic matrix cell sheet and tricalcium phosphate: An experimental study in sheep. World J Orthop 2017; 8:754-760. [PMID: 29094005 PMCID: PMC5656490 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i10.754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2017] [Revised: 06/26/2017] [Accepted: 07/10/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To determine the effects of a cell sheet created from sheep bone marrow and tricalcium phosphate (TCP) on osteogenesis.
METHODS Bone marrow cells were harvested from a sheep and cultured in a minimal essential medium (MEM) containing ascorbic acid phosphate (AscP) and dexamethasone (Dex). After 2 wk, the formed osteogenic matrix cell sheet was lifted from the culture dish using a scraper. Additionally, harvested bone marrow cells were cultured in MEM only as a negative control group, and in MEM with AscP, Dex, and β-glycerophosphate as a positive control group. For in vitro evaluation, we measured the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and osteocalcin (OC) content in the media of the cultured cells from each group. For in vivo analysis, a porous TCP ceramic was used as a scaffold. We prepared an experimental group comprising TCP scaffolds wrapped with the osteogenic matrix cell sheets and a control group consisting of the TCP scaffold only. The constructs were implanted subcutaneously into athymic rats and the cell donor sheep, and bone formation was confirmed by histology after 4 wk.
RESULTS In the in vitro part, the mean ALP activity was 0.39 ± 0.03 mg/well in the negative control group, 0.67 ± 0.04 mg/well in the sheet group, and 0.65 ± 0.07 mg/well in the positive control group. The mean OC levels were 1.46 ± 0.33 ng/well in the negative control group, 3.92 ± 0.16 ng/well in the sheet group, and 4.4 ± 0.47 ng/well in the positive control group, respectively. The ALP activity and OC levels were significantly higher in the cell sheet and positive control groups than in the negative control group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in ALP activity or OC levels between the cell sheet group and the positive control group (P > 0.05). TCP constructs wrapped with cell sheets prior to implantation showed bone formation, in contrast to TCP scaffolds alone, which exhibited poor bone formation when implanted, in the subcutaneous layer both in athymic rats and in the sheep.
CONCLUSION This technique for preparing highly osteoinductive TCP may promote regeneration in large bone defects.
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- Tsutomu Kira
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Nara 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Health Management and Policy, Nara Medical University School of Medicine, Nara 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Nara Medical University, Nara 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Nara 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Artificial Joint and Regenerative Medicine for Bone and Cartilage, Nara Medical University, Nara 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Nara 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Nara 634-8522, Japan
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Inagaki Y, Akahane M, Shimizu T, Inoue K, Egawa T, Kira T, Ogawa M, Kawate K, Tanaka Y. Modifying oxygen tension affects bone marrow stromal cell osteogenesis for regenerative medicine. World J Stem Cells 2017; 9:98-106. [PMID: 28785381 PMCID: PMC5529317 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v9.i7.98] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2017] [Revised: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 06/08/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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AIM To establish a hypoxic environment for promoting osteogenesis in rat marrow stromal cells (MSCs) using osteogenic matrix cell sheets (OMCSs).
METHODS Rat MSCs were cultured in osteogenic media under one of four varying oxygen conditions: Normoxia (21% O2) for 14 d (NN), normoxia for 7 d followed by hypoxia (5% O2) for 7 d (NH), hypoxia for 7 d followed by normoxia for 7 d (HN), or hypoxia for 14 d (HH). Osteogenesis was evaluated by observing changes in cell morphology and calcium deposition, and by measuring osteocalcin secretion (ELISA) and calcium content. In vivo syngeneic transplantation using OMCSs and β-tricalcium phosphate discs, preconditioned under NN or HN conditions, was also evaluated by histology, calcium content measurements, and real-time quantitative PCR.
RESULTS In the NN and HN groups, differentiated, cuboidal-shaped cells were readily observed, along with calcium deposits. In the HN group, the levels of secreted osteocalcin increased rapidly from day 10 as compared with the other groups, and plateaued at day 12 (P < 0.05). At day 14, the HN group showed the highest amount of calcium deposition. In vivo, the HN group showed histologically prominent new bone formation, increased calcium deposition, and higher collagen type I messenger RNA expression as compared with the NN group.
CONCLUSION The results of this study indicate that modifying oxygen tension is an effective method to enhance the osteogenic ability of MSCs used for OMCSs.
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Galbraith T, Clafshenkel WP, Kawecki F, Blanckaert C, Labbé B, Fortin M, Auger FA, Fradette J. A Cell-Based Self-Assembly Approach for the Production of Human Osseous Tissues from Adipose-Derived Stromal/Stem Cells. Adv Healthc Mater 2017; 6. [PMID: 28004524 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201600889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2016] [Revised: 11/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Achieving optimal bone defect repair is a clinical challenge driving intensive research in the field of bone tissue engineering. Many strategies focus on seeding graft materials with progenitor cells prior to in vivo implantation. Given the benefits of closely mimicking tissue structure and function with natural materials, the authors hypothesize that under specific culture conditions, human adipose-derived stem/stromal cells (hASCs) can solely be used to engineer human reconstructed osseous tissues (hROTs) by undergoing osteoblastic differentiation with concomitant extracellular matrix production and mineralization. Therefore, the authors are developing a self-assembly methodology allowing the production of such osseous tissues. Three-dimensional (3D) tissues reconstructed from osteogenically-induced cell sheets contain abundant collagen type I and are 2.7-fold less contractile compared to non-osteogenically induced tissues. In particular, hROT differentiation and mineralization is reflected by a greater amount of homogenously distributed alkaline phosphatase, as well as higher calcium-containing hydroxyapatite (P < 0.0001) and osteocalcin (P < 0.0001) levels compared to non-induced tissues. Taken together, these findings show that hASC-driven tissue engineering leads to hROTs that demonstrate structural and functional characteristics similar to native osseous tissue. These highly biomimetic human osseous tissues will advantageously serve as a platform for molecular studies as well as for future therapeutic in vivo translation.
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- Todd Galbraith
- Centre de recherche en organogenèse expérimentale de l'Université Laval/LOEX Division of Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec Research Center-Université Laval, Québec, QC G1J 1Z4, Canada
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- Centre de recherche en organogenèse expérimentale de l'Université Laval/LOEX Division of Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec Research Center-Université Laval, Québec, QC G1J 1Z4, Canada
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- Centre de recherche en organogenèse expérimentale de l'Université Laval/LOEX Division of Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec Research Center-Université Laval, Québec, QC G1J 1Z4, Canada
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- Centre de recherche en organogenèse expérimentale de l'Université Laval/LOEX Division of Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec Research Center-Université Laval, Québec, QC G1J 1Z4, Canada
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- Centre de recherche en organogenèse expérimentale de l'Université Laval/LOEX Division of Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec Research Center-Université Laval, Québec, QC G1J 1Z4, Canada
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- Centre de recherche en organogenèse expérimentale de l'Université Laval/LOEX Division of Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec Research Center-Université Laval, Québec, QC G1J 1Z4, Canada
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University Laval, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Centre de recherche en organogenèse expérimentale de l'Université Laval/LOEX Division of Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec Research Center-Université Laval, Québec, QC G1J 1Z4, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Laval, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Centre de recherche en organogenèse expérimentale de l'Université Laval/LOEX Division of Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec Research Center-Université Laval, Québec, QC G1J 1Z4, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Laval, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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Ueyama Y, Yagyuu T, Maeda M, Imada M, Akahane M, Kawate K, Tanaka Y, Kirita T. Maxillofacial bone regeneration with osteogenic matrix cell sheets: An experimental study in rats. Arch Oral Biol 2016; 72:138-145. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2016.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2015] [Revised: 08/15/2016] [Accepted: 08/17/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Valdivia-Gandur I, Engelke W, Beltrán V, Borie E, Fuentes R, Manzanares-Céspedes MC. Novel use of cranial epidural space in rabbits as an animal model to investigate bone volume augmentation potential of different bone graft substitutes. Head Face Med 2016; 12:35. [PMID: 27906068 PMCID: PMC5134093 DOI: 10.1186/s13005-016-0131-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background The success of bone augmentation to a major degree depends on the biomechanics and biological conditions of the surrounding tissues. Therefore, an animal model is needed providing anatomical sites with similar mechanical pressures for comparing its influence on different biomaterials for bone regeneration. The present report describes the new bone formation associated to biomaterial in a bursa created in the epidural space, between dura mater and cranial calvaria, under the constant pressure of cerebrospinal fluid. Methods Five adult California rabbits were used for the trial. In each animal, two bursae were created in the epidural spaces, in the anterior part of the skull, below both sides of the interfrontal suture. The spaces between dura mater and cranial calvaria were filled with in-situ hardening biphasic calcium phosphate containing hydroxyapatite and beta tricalcium-phosphate (BCP), in-situ hardening phase-pure beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) or without any biomaterials (sham). After 90 days, the animals were sacrificed, and the defect sites were extracted and processed for histomorphometric analysis by optical and backscattered electron microscopy. Results The cranial epidural spaces created (n = 10) could be preserved by the application both BCP (n = 3) and β-TCP biomaterials (n = 3) in all experimental sites. The sites augmented with BCP showed less new bone formation but a trend to better volume preservation than the sites augmented with β-TCP. However, the bone in the BCP sites seemed to be more mature as indicated by the higher percentage of lamellar bone in the sites. In contrast, the created space could not be preserved, and new bone formation was scarce in the sham-operated sites (n = 4). Conclusion The experimental bursae created bilaterally in the epidural space allows comparing objectively bone formation in relation to biomaterials for bone regeneration under permanent physiological forces from cerebrospinal fluid pressure.
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- Ivan Valdivia-Gandur
- Biomedical Department, Universidad de Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile.,Odontology Department, Universidad de Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen, Germany. .,Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. .,Clinical Investigation and Dental Innovation Center (CIDIC), Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Av. Francisco Salazar 01145, Temuco, Chile.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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Akahane M, Shimizu T, Kira T, Onishi T, Uchihara Y, Imamura T, Tanaka Y. Culturing bone marrow cells with dexamethasone and ascorbic acid improves osteogenic cell sheet structure. Bone Joint Res 2016; 5:569-576. [PMID: 27881440 PMCID: PMC5131089 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.511.bjr-2016-0013.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2016] [Accepted: 09/09/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Objectives To assess the structure and extracellular matrix molecule expression of osteogenic cell sheets created via culture in medium with both dexamethasone (Dex) and ascorbic acid phosphate (AscP) compared either Dex or AscP alone. Methods Osteogenic cell sheets were prepared by culturing rat bone marrow stromal cells in a minimal essential medium (MEM), MEM with AscP, MEM with Dex, and MEM with Dex and AscP (Dex/AscP). The cell number and messenger (m)RNA expression were assessed in vitro, and the appearance of the cell sheets was observed after mechanical retrieval using a scraper. β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) was then wrapped with the cell sheets from the four different groups and subcutaneously implanted into rats. Results After mechanical retrieval, the osteogenic cell sheets from the MEM, MEM with AscP, and MEM with Dex groups appeared to be fragmented or incomplete structures. The cell sheets cultured with Dex/AscP remained intact after mechanical retrieval, without any identifiable tears. Culture with Dex/AscP increased the mRNA and protein expression of extracellular matrix proteins and cell number compared with those of the other three groups. More bridging bone formation was observed after transplantation of the β-TCP scaffold wrapped with cell sheets cultured with Dex/AscP, than in the other groups. Conclusions These results suggest that culture with Dex/AscP improves the mechanical integrity of the osteogenic cell sheets, allowing retrieval of the confluent cells in a single cell sheet structure. This method may be beneficial when applied in cases of difficult tissue reconstruction, such as nonunion, bone defects, and osteonecrosis. Cite this article: M. Akahane, T. Shimizu, T. Kira, T. Onishi, Y. Uchihara, T. Imamura, Y. Tanaka. Culturing bone marrow cells with dexamethasone and ascorbic acid improves osteogenic cell sheet structure. Bone Joint Res 2016;5:569–576. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.511.BJR-2016-0013.R1.
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- M Akahane
- Department of Public Health, Health Management and Policy, Nara Medical University Faculty of Medicine, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University Faculty of Medicine, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University Faculty of Medicine, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University Faculty of Medicine, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University Faculty of Medicine, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Health Management and Policy, Nara Medical University Faculty of Medicine, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University Faculty of Medicine, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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Neo PY, Teh TKH, Tay ASR, Asuncion MCT, Png SN, Toh SL, Goh JCH. Stem cell-derived cell-sheets for connective tissue engineering. Connect Tissue Res 2016; 57:428-442. [PMID: 27050427 DOI: 10.3109/03008207.2016.1173035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Cell-sheet technology involves the recovery of cells with its secreted ECM and cell-cell junctions intact, and thereby harvesting them in a single contiguous layer. Temperature changes coupled with a thermoresponsive polymer grafted culture plate surface are typically used to induce detachment of this cell-matrix layer by controlling the hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity properties of the culture surface. This review article details the genesis and development of this technique as a critical tissue-engineering tool, with a comprehensive discussion on connective tissue applications. This includes applications in the myocardial, vascular, cartilage, bone, tendon/ligament, and periodontal areas among others discussed. In particular, further focus will be given to the use of stem cells-derived cell-sheets, such as those involving bone marrow-derived and adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells. In addition, some of the associated challenges faced by approaches using stem cells-derived cell-sheets will also be discussed. Finally, recent advances pertaining to technologies forming, detaching, and manipulating cell-sheets will be covered in view of the potential impact they will have on shaping the way cell-sheet technology will be utilized in the future as a tissue-engineering technique.
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- Puay Yong Neo
- a Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering , National University of Singapore , Singapore.,b NUS Tissue Engineering Programme, Life Sciences Institute, National University of Singapore , Singapore
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- a Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering , National University of Singapore , Singapore.,b NUS Tissue Engineering Programme, Life Sciences Institute, National University of Singapore , Singapore
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- a Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering , National University of Singapore , Singapore
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- a Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering , National University of Singapore , Singapore.,b NUS Tissue Engineering Programme, Life Sciences Institute, National University of Singapore , Singapore
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- a Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering , National University of Singapore , Singapore.,c Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering , National University of Singapore , Singapore
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- a Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering , National University of Singapore , Singapore.,b NUS Tissue Engineering Programme, Life Sciences Institute, National University of Singapore , Singapore.,d Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore , Singapore
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Kim AY, Kim Y, Lee SH, Yoon Y, Kim WH, Kweon OK. Effect of Gelatin on Osteogenic Cell Sheet Formation Using Canine Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Cell Transplant 2016; 26:115-123. [PMID: 27725063 DOI: 10.3727/096368916x693338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Osteogenically differentiated cell sheet techniques using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are available to stimulate bone regeneration. The advantage of the cell sheet technique is delivering live cells effectively into the focal region. We developed a novel osteogenic cell sheet technique by adding gelatin to osteogenic cell medium. Gelatin-induced osteogenic cell sheets (GCSs) were compared to conventional osteogenic cell sheets (OCSs). Undifferentiated MSCs (UCs) were used as a control. The morphology of these cell sheets was evaluated microscopically and histologically. The time-dependent cell proliferation rate was estimated by DNA quantification. The expression of osteogenic gene markers and the number of calcium depositions were assessed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and Alizarin red S (ARS) staining, respectively. GCSs were thicker and stronger than OCSs. GCSs showed a significantly higher cell proliferation rate compared to OCSs (p < 0.05). GCSs exhibited significantly higher upregulation of BMP-7 mRNA compared to OCSs (p < 0.05). Both GCSs and OCSs showed negative ARS reactivity on day 10, but only GCSs showed positive ARS reactivity on day 21. With this technique, we observed active cell proliferation with abundant ECM and upregulation of osteogenic bone markers, and our results suggest that GCSs could be promising for therapeutic applications in bone regeneration.
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Kura T, Akahane M, Shimizu T, Uchihara Y, Tohma Y, Morita Y, Koizumi M, Kawate K, Tanaka Y. Use of Cryopreserved Osteogenic Matrix Cell Sheets for Bone Reconstruction. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.4236/scd.2016.61002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Effectiveness of Bone Marrow Stromal Cell Sheets in Maintaining Random-Pattern Skin Flaps in an Experimental Animal Model. Plast Reconstr Surg 2015; 136:624e-632e. [PMID: 26505719 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000001679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bone marrow stromal cells can be applied therapeutically to enhance angiogenesis; however, the use of bone marrow stromal cell suspensions reduces efficiency because of low-level attachment. The authors hypothesized that bone marrow stromal cell sheets would facilitate cell fixation, thus enhancing angiogenesis. The authors investigated flap survival area and enhancement of angiogenic factors in a rat random-pattern skin flap model after application of bone marrow stromal cell sheets. METHODS Bone marrow stromal cell sheets (prepared from 7-week-old rat femurs) were cultured under four different hypoxic conditions. Sheets with the highest angiogenic potential, determined by an in vitro pilot study, were injected into subcutaneous layers of the rat dorsum (bone marrow stromal cell sheet group). A control group (phosphate-buffered saline only) was included. On day 2 after injection, caudally based random-pattern skin flaps (12 × 3 cm) were elevated. On day 7 after elevation, surviving skin flap areas were measured. Skin samples were harvested from each flap and gene expression levels of vascular endothelial growth factor and basic fibroblast growth factor were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS Skin flap survival area (71.6 ± 2.3 percent versus 51.5 ± 3.3 percent) and levels of vascular endothelial growth factor and basic fibroblast growth factor were significantly higher in the bone marrow stromal cell sheet group than in the control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Implantation of bone marrow stromal cell sheets increased the survival area of random-pattern skin flaps. Expression of angiogenic factors may have contributed to the increased flap survival.
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Kuk M, Kim Y, Lee SH, Kim WH, Kweon OK. Osteogenic Ability of Canine Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Sheets in Relation to Culture Time. Cell Transplant 2015; 25:1415-22. [PMID: 26395978 DOI: 10.3727/096368915x689532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Cell sheets could be used for bone regeneration without requiring a scaffold and can be easily produced from autologous mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). We compared the osteogenic potential of MSC-derived cell sheets in relation to culture time. Undifferentiated cell sheets (U-CS) and osteogenic differentiated cell sheets (O-CS) were generated using canine adipose-derived MSCs. Undifferentiated cells (UCs) were used as the control. Osteogenic differentiation was assessed by assaying alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity. Expression of osteogenesis-related genes was evaluated by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction at 4, 7, 14, and 21 days after initiation of culture. The calcium content in cells was measured, and the cells were stained with Alizarin red S (ARS). The mRNA expression of transforming growth factor-β in U-CS and O-CS at day 4 was higher than that in UCs (p < 0.05). The level of bone morphogenetic protein 7 mRNA in O-CS increased significantly at day 4 and was significantly higher than that of U-CS at day 7. The mRNA level of runt-related transcription factor-2 in both sheet types increased significantly at 7 days of culture. The mRNA level of ALP in O-CS and U-CS increased significantly at day 7, and ALP activity was highest at days 7 and 14, respectively (p < 0.05). The mRNA level of osteocalcin in U-CS and O-CS increased significantly at day 21. O-CS and U-CS showed negative ARS staining but their calcium contents increased marginally at day 21. The O-CS cells started to aggregate at days 10-12, and only a partial sheet remained at day 21. The upregulation of expression of genes related to osteogenic differentiation, peak in ALP activity, and morphological changes in cell sheets suggest that the optimal time for application of O-CS and U-CS is between 7 and 10 days and after 14 days of culture, respectively.
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- Minyong Kuk
- BK21 PLUS Program for Creative Veterinary Science Research, Research Institute for Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Ueha T, Akahane M, Shimizu T, Uchihara Y, Morita Y, Nitta N, Kido A, Inagaki Y, Kawate K, Tanaka Y. Utility of tricalcium phosphate and osteogenic matrix cell sheet constructs for bone defect reconstruction. World J Stem Cells 2015; 7:873-882. [PMID: 26131318 PMCID: PMC4478634 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v7.i5.873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2014] [Revised: 12/08/2014] [Accepted: 03/20/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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AIM: To determine the effects of transplanting osteogenic matrix cell sheets and beta-tricalcium phosphate (TCP) constructs on bone formation in bone defects.
METHODS: Osteogenic matrix cell sheets were prepared from bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs), and a porous TCP ceramic was used as a scaffold. Three experimental groups were prepared, comprised of TCP scaffolds (1) seeded with BMSCs; (2) wrapped with osteogenic matrix cell sheets; or (3) both. Constructs were implanted into a femoral defect model in rats and bone growth was evaluated by radiography, histology, biochemistry, and mechanical testing after 8 wk.
RESULTS: In bone defects, constructs implanted with cell sheets showed callus formation with segmental or continuous bone formation at 8 wk, in contrast to TCP seeded with BMSCs, which resulted in bone non-union. Wrapping TCP constructs with osteogenic matrix cell sheets increased their osteogenic potential and resulting bone formation, compared with conventional bone tissue engineering TCP scaffolds seeded with BMSCs. The compressive stiffness (mean ± SD) values were 225.0 ± 95.7, 30.0 ± 11.5, and 26.3 ± 10.6 MPa for BMSC/TCP/Sheet constructs with continuous bone formation, BMSC/TCP/Sheet constructs with segmental bone formation, and BMSC/TCP constructs, respectively. The compressive stiffness of BMSC/TCP/Sheet constructs with continuous bone formation was significantly higher than those with segmental bone formation and BMSC/TCP constructs.
CONCLUSION: This technique is an improvement over current methods, such as TCP substitution, and is useful for hard tissue reconstruction and inducing earlier bone union in defects.
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Effects of Artificial Ligaments with Different Porous Structures on the Migration of BMSCs. Stem Cells Int 2015; 2015:702381. [PMID: 26106429 PMCID: PMC4464596 DOI: 10.1155/2015/702381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2015] [Revised: 03/31/2015] [Accepted: 03/31/2015] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Polyethylene terephthalate- (PET-) based artificial ligaments (PET-ALs) are commonly used in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. The effects of different porous structures on the migration of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) on artificial ligaments and the underlying mechanisms are unclear. In this study, a cell migration model was utilized to observe the migration of BMSCs on PET-ALs with different porous structures. A rabbit extra-articular graft-to-bone healing model was applied to investigate the in vivo effects of four types of PET-ALs, and a mechanical test and histological observation were performed at 4 weeks and 12 weeks. The BMSC migration area of the 5A group was significantly larger than that of the other three groups. The migration of BMSCs in the 5A group was abolished by blocking the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway with Y27632. The in vivo study demonstrated that implantation of 5A significantly improved osseointegration. Our study explicitly demonstrates that the migration ability of BMSCs can be regulated by varying the porous structures of the artificial ligaments and suggests that this regulation is related to the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway. Artificial ligaments prepared using a proper knitting method and line density may exhibit improved biocompatibility and clinical performance.
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Lomas A, Ryan C, Sorushanova A, Shologu N, Sideri A, Tsioli V, Fthenakis G, Tzora A, Skoufos I, Quinlan L, O'Laighin G, Mullen A, Kelly J, Kearns S, Biggs M, Pandit A, Zeugolis D. The past, present and future in scaffold-based tendon treatments. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2015; 84:257-77. [PMID: 25499820 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2014.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2014] [Revised: 11/08/2014] [Accepted: 11/12/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Tendon injuries represent a significant clinical burden on healthcare systems worldwide. As the human population ages and the life expectancy increases, tendon injuries will become more prevalent, especially among young individuals with long life ahead of them. Advancements in engineering, chemistry and biology have made available an array of three-dimensional scaffold-based intervention strategies, natural or synthetic in origin. Further, functionalisation strategies, based on biophysical, biochemical and biological cues, offer control over cellular functions; localisation and sustained release of therapeutics/biologics; and the ability to positively interact with the host to promote repair and regeneration. Herein, we critically discuss current therapies and emerging technologies that aim to transform tendon treatments in the years to come.
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Tendon–bone junctions (TBJs) are frequently injured, especially in athletic settings. Healing of TBJ injuries is slow and is often repaired with scar tissue formation that compromises normal function. This study explored the feasibility of using kartogenin (KGN), a biocompound, to enhance the healing of injured TBJs. We first determined the effects of KGN on the proliferation and chondrogenic differentiation of rabbit bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) and patellar tendon stem/progenitor cells (PTSCs) in vitro. KGN enhanced cell proliferation in both cell types in a concentration-dependent manner and induced chondrogenic differentiation of stem cells, as demonstrated by high expression levels of chondrogenic markers aggrecan, collagen II and Sox-9. Besides, KGN induced the formation of cartilage-like tissues in cell cultures, as observed through the staining of abundant proteoglycans, collagen II and osteocalcin. When injected into intact rat patellar tendons in vivo, KGN induced cartilage-like tissue formation in the injected area. Similarly, when KGN was injected into experimentally injured rat Achilles TBJs, wound healing in the TBJs was enhanced, as evidenced by the formation of extensive cartilage-like tissues. These results suggest that KGN may be used as an effective cell-free clinical therapy to enhance the healing of injured TBJs.
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