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Beitia M, Delgado D, Mercader J, Sánchez P, López de Dicastillo L, Sánchez M. Action of Platelet-Rich Plasma on In Vitro Cellular Bioactivity: More than Platelets. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065367. [PMID: 36982439 PMCID: PMC10049396 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065367] [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: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a biological therapy in which one of the mechanisms of action is the stimulation of biological processes such as cell proliferation. The size of PRP’s effect depends on multiple factors, one of the most important being the composition of PRP. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between cell proliferation and the levels of certain growth factors (IGF-1, HGF, PDGF, TGF-β and VEG) in PRP. First, the composition and effect on cell proliferation of PRP versus platelet-poor plasma (PPP) were compared. Subsequently, the correlation between each growth factor of PRP and cell proliferation was evaluated. Cell proliferation was higher in cells incubated with lysates derived from PRP compared to those cultured with lysates derived from PPP. In terms of composition, the levels of PDGF, TGF-β, and VEGF were significantly higher in PRP. When analyzing the PRP growth factors, IGF-1 was the only factor that correlated significantly with cell proliferation. Of those analyzed, the level of IGF-1 was the only one that did not correlate with platelet levels. The magnitude of PRP’s effect depends not only on platelet count but also on other platelet-independent molecules.
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- Maider Beitia
- Advanced Biological Therapy Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, 01008 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Advanced Biological Therapy Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, 01008 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Microfluidics Cluster UPV/EHU, BIOMICs Microfluidics Group, Lascaray Research Center, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Arthroscopic Surgery Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, 01008 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Advanced Biological Therapy Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, 01008 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Advanced Biological Therapy Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, 01008 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Arthroscopic Surgery Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, 01008 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-945-252077
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The effect of radiotherapy on fat engraftment for complete breast reconstruction using lipofilling only. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2023; 307:549-555. [PMID: 35635619 PMCID: PMC9918565 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-022-06610-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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PURPOSE Lipofilling has been established as a standard technique for contour enhancement following breast reconstruction. However, there is a paucity in current literature regarding the use of this technique for complete reconstruction of the female breast as an alternative to conventional techniques, such as expander or flap-based procedures. In particular, the influence of pre-operative irradiation for successful reconstruction has rarely been examined in published studies. Here, the authors describe their experience with successful fat injection in pre-radiated breasts in comparison with non-pre-radiated patients. METHODS In this retrospective study, we examined a total of 95 lipofilling treatments on 26 patients (28 breasts). All of them experienced mastectomy following breast cancer; local breast defects after partial resection of the gland were not included in this study. In total, 47 lipofilling procedures in 12 non-irradiated patients (14 breasts) and 48 procedures in 14 irradiated women (also 14 breasts) were performed. Per session, approximately 297 ± 112 cc of adipose tissue was grafted in group A (no radiotherapy) and approximately 259 ± 93 cc was grafted in group B (radiotherapy). RESULTS Among the group of women without pre-operative radiation, 71% of breast reconstructions limited to lipofilling only showed constant engraftment of fat tissue with a successful reconstructive result, whereas only 21% of the patients with pre-radiated breasts showed complete reconstruction of the breast with a permanent fat in-growth. CONCLUSION Preoperative radiotherapy significantly impedes successful completion of breast reconstructions planned only by autologous fat transfer. Patients should be selected individually and carefully for complete breast reconstruction using lipofilling only.
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Zhang ZX, Qiu LH, Shi N, Xiong SH, Ma XJ, Yi CG. Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Fat Grafts for Facial Lipofilling: A Randomized, Controlled Split-Face Clinical Trial. Front Surg 2022; 9:793439. [PMID: 35495758 PMCID: PMC9043459 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.793439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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ObjectivePrevious studies have reported that platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) may enhance the efficacy of fat grafts in facial lipofilling. However, these studies either lacked objective data or were not randomized, controlled trials. Thus, we aimed to objectively evaluate the efficacy of PRF in facial lipofilling.MethodsA controlled, split-face, randomized trial (January 2018 to May 2019) based on 18 patients who underwent fat grafts for bilateral temple lipofilling was performed. Each patient received a combination of an autologous fat graft and PRF on one side and a fat graft combined with an equal volume of saline on the other side. The effects of PRF were evaluated by comparing the remaining bilateral fat graft volumes through a digital three-dimensional reconstruction technique. Improvements in the appearance and recovery time of each temple were assessed by both a surgeon and patients who were blinded to the treatment assignment. Complications were also recorded.ResultsBilateral temple lipofilling showed no evidence of fat embolism, vascular/nerve injury, infection, massive edema, or prolonged bruising. Three-dimensional reconstruction data and the assessments from both the surgeon and patients revealed no significant differences in fat graft retention volume between the PRF-positive and PRF-negative lipofilling groups. However, recovery time in the PRF-positive lipofilling sites was significantly shortened compared with that of the PRF-negative lipofilling sites.ConclusionFacial filling with autologous fat grafts is effective and safe. Our results show that PRF does not markedly improve fat graft volume retention in the temple but significantly reduces postoperative recovery time.Trial Registration NumberChiCTR2100053663.
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Muench LN, Berthold DP, Kia C, Otto A, Cote MP, McCarthy MB, Mazzocca AD, Mehl J. Nucleated Cell Count Has Negligible Predictive Value for the Number of Colony-Forming Units for Connective Tissue Progenitor Cells (Stem Cells) in Bone Marrow Aspirate Harvested From the Proximal Humerus During Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Arthroscopy 2021; 37:2043-2052. [PMID: 33581306 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.01.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate whether nucleated cell count (NCC) could serve as an approximation for the number of colony-forming units (CFUs) in concentrated bone marrow aspirate (cBMA) obtained from the proximal humerus. METHODS Bone marrow aspirate (BMA) was harvested from the proximal humerus in 96 patients (mean age 56.2 ± 7.0 years) during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Following concentration of the aspirate, nucleated cells of each sample were counted. The total number of CFUs was evaluated under the microscope at their first appearance, usually after 5 to 10 days in culture. Fluorescence-activated cell sorting analysis and assays for osteogenic, adipogenic, and chondrogenic differentiation were performed. Linear regression was assessed to predict the number of CFUs by using NCC. Age, sex, and body mass index (BMI) were evaluated as independent variables. RESULTS The average volume of the obtained BMA was 86.7 ± 35.2 mL. The cBMA contained a mean of 26.3 ± 6.8 × 106 nucleated cells per mL, which yielded a mean of 1421.7 ± 802.7 CFUs in cell culture. There were no significant differences in NCC or number of CFUs when sex, volume of BMA, age, or BMI was examined independently (P >.05, respectively). Linear regression found that NCC was of limited predictive value for the total number of CFUs being yielded after cell culture (r2 = 0.28 with a root mean square error of 679.4). CONCLUSION NCC was of negligible predictive value for the total number of CFUs for connective tissue progenitor cells in BMA harvested from the proximal humerus during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. CLINICAL RELEVANCE NCC is often used to assess the quality of cBMA samples for biological augmentation during surgery. The limited predictive value of this measurement tool is of clinical importance, because effectiveness of BMA applications has been suggested to depend on the concentration of progenitor cells within the sample.
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- Lukas N Muench
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A.; Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A.; Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A.; Department of Trauma, Orthopaedic, Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A.; Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University, Munich, Germany
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Mohamed MM, Sabry HH, Salem RM. Treatment of atrophic acne scars: Topical or intralesional plasma gel? PHOTODERMATOLOGY PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE 2021; 38:29-37. [PMID: 34157162 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Atrophic post-acne scarring is considered to be a therapeutic challenge. OBJECTIVES The aim was to compare the safety and efficacy of (A) FCL combined with intradermal injection of plasma gel, (B) FCL combined with topical application of plasma gel, and (C) FCL monotherapy in the treatment of atrophic post-acne scars. METHODS Thirty patients with facial atrophic post-acne scars were enrolled in this study and randomly assigned into one of three groups. All of them underwent four treatment sessions at 4-weeks intervals. They were assessed objectively by the quantitative global scarring grading system (GSGS). This system was applied at baseline, and after 1- and 6-month follow-up (FU). Subjective assessments were performed through the global esthetic improvement scale (GAIS) and level of patient satisfaction. The DLQI questionnaire was employed at the baseline and 6-month FU. RESULTS According to the quantitative GSGS scores, the reductions in group A (68.4%) and group B (63%) scores were comparable, and both were significantly higher than that in group C (41.2%) in all steps of evaluation. At 6-month FU, both groups A and B showed further significant improvement, while group C did not. Based on the GAIS and patients' satisfaction, there were no significant differences between all groups. The reductions in DLQI scores in groups A and B were comparable; however, both were significantly higher than group C (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS The combination of plasma gel and FCL resurfacing was noticeably outstanding in their efficacy and impact on the patients' quality of life.
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- Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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Platelet Lysate Nebulization Protocol for the Treatment of COVID-19 and Its Sequels: Proof of Concept and Scientific Rationale. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22041856. [PMID: 33673372 PMCID: PMC7918610 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22041856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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One of the most severe effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is lung disorders such as acute respiratory distress syndrome. In the absence of effective treatments, it is necessary to search for new therapies and therapeutic targets. Platelets play a fundamental role in respiratory disorders resulting from viral infections, being the first line of defense against viruses and essential in maintaining lung function. The direct application of platelet lysate (PL) obtained from the platelet-rich plasma of healthy donors could help in the improvement of the patient due its anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antifibrotic, and repairing effects. This work evaluates PL nebulization by analyzing its levels of growth factors and its biological activity on lung fibroblast cell cultures, besides describing a scientific basis for its use in this kind of pathology. The data of the work suggest that the molecular levels and biological activity of the PL are maintained after nebulization. Airway administration would allow acting directly on the lung tissue modulating inflammation and stimulating reparative processes on key structures such as the alveolocapillary barrier, improving the disease and sequels. The protocol developed in this work is a first step for the study of nebulized PL both in animal experimentation and in clinical trials.
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Cai J, Tian J, Chen K, Cheng L, Xuan M, Cheng B. Erbium fractional laser irradiation combined with autologous platelet‐rich plasma and platelet‐poor plasma application for facial rejuvenation. J Cosmet Dermatol 2019; 19:1975-1979. [PMID: 31833646 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- JinHui Cai
- Department of Plastic Surgery General Hospital of Southern Theater Command PLA Guangzhou China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery General Hospital of Southern Theater Command PLA Guangzhou China
- Department of Plastic Surgery People’s Hospital of Zhongshan City Zhongshan China
- The Key Laboratory of Trauma Treatment and Tissue Repair of Tropical Area PLA Guangzhou China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery General Hospital of Southern Theater Command PLA Guangzhou China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery General Hospital of Southern Theater Command PLA Guangzhou China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery General Hospital of Southern Theater Command PLA Guangzhou China
- The Key Laboratory of Trauma Treatment and Tissue Repair of Tropical Area PLA Guangzhou China
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Autologous fat grafting is increasingly being used as a method for the repair of facial soft tissue defects and facial rejuvenation, given its low risk of adverse effects and high efficacy. However, the unpredictability of graft retention is a limitation of this procedure. In addition, there is no standard procedure to date for autologous fat grafting. Different methods have been developed to increase the retention of grafted fat. For instance, platelet concentrates have been used to directly deliver bioactive factors to grafted fat. Platelet concentrates also provide incidental therapeutic benefits by enhancing the persistence of fat grafted in the face via the release of growth factors and cytokines. In this review, we describe current strategies for improving the survival of facial fat grafts, mainly focusing on the application of growth factors/cytokines and platelet concentrates to fat grafting.
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Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet-Rich Fibrin Enhance the Outcomes of Fat Grafting. Plast Reconstr Surg 2019; 143:1201e-1212e. [DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000005624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Chen CF, Liao HT. Platelet-rich plasma enhances adipose-derived stem cell-mediated angiogenesis in a mouse ischemic hindlimb model. World J Stem Cells 2018; 10:212-227. [PMID: 30613314 PMCID: PMC6306556 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v10.i12.212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Revised: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To evaluate the angiogenic effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP)-preconditioned adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) both in vitro and in a mouse ischemic hindlimb model.
METHODS ADSCs were divided based on culture medium: 2.5% PRP, 5% PRP, 7.5% PRP, and 10% PRP. Cell proliferation rate was analyzed using the MTS assay. The gene expression of CD31, vascular endothelial growth factor, hypoxia-inducible factors, and endothelial cell nitric oxide synthase was analyzed using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Cell markers and structural changes were assessed through immunofluorescence staining and the tube formation assay. Subsequently, we studied the in vivo angiogenic capabilities of ADSCs by a mouse ischemic hindlimb model.
RESULTS The proliferation rate of ADSCs was higher in the 2.5%, 5%, and 7.5% PRP groups. The expression of hypoxia-inducible factor, CD31, vascular endothelial growth factor, and endothelial cell nitric oxide synthase in the 5% and 7.5% PRP groups increased. The 5%, 7.5%, and 10% PRP groups showed higher abilities to promote both CD31 and vascular endothelial growth factor production and tubular structure formation in ADSCs. According to laser Doppler perfusion scan, the perfusion ratios of ischemic limb to normal limb were significantly higher in 5% PRP, 7.5% PRP, and human umbilical vein endothelial cells groups compared with the negative control and fetal bovine serum (FBS) groups (0.88 ± 0.08, 0.85 ± 0.07 and 0.81 ± 0.06 for 5%, 7.5% PRP and human umbilical vein endothelial cells compared with 0.42 ± 0.17 and 0.54 ± 0.14 for the negative control and FBS, P < 0.01).
CONCLUSION PRP-preconditioned ADSCs presented endothelial cell characteristics in vitro and significantly improved neovascularization in ischemic hindlimbs. The optimal angiogenic effect occurred in 5% PRP- and 7.5% PRP-preconditioned ADSCs.
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- Chia-Fang Chen
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
- Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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Tian J, Lei XX, Xuan L, Tang JB, Cheng B. Application of plasma-combined regeneration technology in managing facial acne scars. J COSMET LASER THER 2018; 21:138-144. [PMID: 30110184 DOI: 10.1080/14764172.2018.1481512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Ju Tian
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University (Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Region), Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of People’s Liberation Army, the Key Laboratory of Trauma Treatment and Tissue Repair of Tropical Area, PLA, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
- Department of Plastic Surgery, ZhongShanCityPeople’Hospital, ZhongShan, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University (Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Region), Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of People’s Liberation Army, the Key Laboratory of Trauma Treatment and Tissue Repair of Tropical Area, PLA, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Human Resources, Guangzhou General Hospital of People’s Liberation Army, the Key Laboratory of Trauma Treatment and Tissue Repair of Tropical Area, PLA, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of People’s Liberation Army, the Key Laboratory of Trauma Treatment and Tissue Repair of Tropical Area, PLA, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University (Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Region), Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of People’s Liberation Army, the Key Laboratory of Trauma Treatment and Tissue Repair of Tropical Area, PLA, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
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Xiong BJ, Tan QW, Chen YJ, Zhang Y, Zhang D, Tang SL, Zhang S, Lv Q. The Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on Neovascularization and Fat Graft Survival. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018; 42:1-8. [PMID: 29302732 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-017-1062-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adipose-derived stem cell (ADSCs)-assisted and platelet-rich plasma (PRP)-assisted lipofilling aim to enhance angiogenesis and cell proliferation and are promising techniques for lipofilling. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of ADSCs-assisted and PRP-assisted lipofilling. METHODS Adipose tissue and human venous blood were obtained from women with early breast cancer. Human ADSCs were isolated and amplified in vitro. PRP was extracted through double centrifugation. The effect of PRP on ADSCs proliferation was evaluated. In the in vivo study, 1 ml of adipose tissue with saline (control group), PRP (PRP group), or ADSCs (ADSCs group) was injected subcutaneously into the dorsum of nude mice. At 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks after injection, tissues were assessed for volume retention and ultrasound abnormality. For histological assessment, hematoxylin and eosin staining were performed. RESULTS Cytokines in PRP and blood were comparable. Regarding the in vitro assay, PRP significantly improved ADSCs proliferation, and the effect was dose-dependent. Concerning the in vivo study, for each time point, ADSCs-assisted lipofilling showed superior volume maintenance. Similarly, the PRP group showed improved angiogenesis and fat survival, as compared with the control group. The angiogenic effect of PRP was inferior to that of ADSCs at most time points. No significant difference was observed at 12 weeks after lipofilling. Complication rates were comparable between the PRP group and ADSCs group. CONCLUSIONS PRP-assisted and ADSCs-assisted lipofilling can significantly improve the cosmetic results of grafted fat. PRP-assisted lipofilling, which is considered convenient and clinically available, is a promising technique to improve neovascularization and fat survival. NO LEVEL ASSIGNED This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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