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Blood-Vessel-Inspired Hierarchical Trilayer Scaffolds: PCL/Gelatin-Driven Protein Adsorption and Cellular Interaction. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14112135. [PMID: 35683808 PMCID: PMC9182901 DOI: 10.3390/polym14112135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Fabrication of scaffolds with hierarchical structures exhibiting the blood vessel topological and biochemical features of the native extracellular matrix that maintain long-term patency remains a major challenge. Within this context, scaffold assembly using biodegradable synthetic polymers (BSPs) via electrospinning had led to soft-tissue-resembling microstructures that allow cell infiltration. However, BSPs fail to exhibit the sufficient surface reactivity, limiting protein adsorption and/or cell adhesion and jeopardizing the overall graft performance. Here, we present a methodology for the fabrication of three-layered polycaprolactone (PCL)-based tubular structures with biochemical cues to improve protein adsorption and cell adhesion. For this purpose, PCL was backbone-oxidized (O-PCL) and cast over a photolithography-manufactured microgrooved mold to obtain a bioactive surface as demonstrated using a protein adsorption assay (BSA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and calorimetric analyses. Then, two layers of PCL:gelatin (75:25 and 95:5 w/w), obtained using a novel single-desolvation method, were electrospun over the casted O-PCL to mimic a vascular wall with a physicochemical gradient to guide cell adhesion. Furthermore, tensile properties were shown to withstand the physiological mechanical stresses and strains. In vitro characterization, using L929 mouse fibroblasts, demonstrated that the multilayered scaffold is a suitable platform for cell infiltration and proliferation from the innermost to the outermost layer as is needed for vascular wall regeneration. Our work holds promise as a strategy for the low-cost manufacture of next-generation polymer-based hierarchical scaffolds with high bioactivity and resemblance of ECM’s microstructure to accurately guide cell attachment and proliferation.
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Almonte VM, Uriyanghai U, Egaña-Gorroño L, Parikh D, Oliveira-Paula GH, Zhang J, Jayakumar S, Riascos-Bernal DF, Sibinga NES. PLX3397, a CSF1 receptor inhibitor, limits allotransplantation-induced vascular remodelling. Cardiovasc Res 2021; 118:2718-2731. [PMID: 34478521 PMCID: PMC9890458 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvab289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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AIMS Graft vascular disease (GVD), a clinically important and highly complex vascular occlusive disease, arises from the interplay of multiple cellular and molecular pathways. While occlusive intimal lesions are composed predominantly of smooth-muscle-like cells (SMLCs), the origin of these cells and the stimuli leading to their accumulation in GVD are uncertain. Macrophages have recently been identified as both potential drivers of intimal hyperplasia and precursors that undergo transdifferentiation to become SMLCs in non-transplant settings. Colony-stimulating factor-1 (CSF1) is a well-known regulator of macrophage development and differentiation, and prior preclinical studies have shown that lack of CSF1 limits GVD. We sought to identify the origins of SMLCs and of cells expressing the CSF1 receptor (CSF1R) in GVD, and to test the hypothesis that pharmacologic inhibition of CSF1 signalling would curtail both macrophage and SMLC activities and decrease vascular occlusion. METHODS AND RESULTS We used genetically modified mice and a vascular transplant model with minor antigen mismatch to assess cell origins. We found that neointimal SMLCs derive from both donor and recipient, and that transdifferentiation of macrophages to SMLC phenotype is minimal in this model. Cells expressing CSF1R in grafts were identified as recipient-derived myeloid cells of Cx3cr1 lineage, and these cells rarely expressed smooth muscle marker proteins. Blockade of CSF1R activity using the tyrosine kinase inhibitor PLX3397 limited the expression of genes associated with innate immunity and decreased levels of circulating monocytes and intimal macrophages. Importantly, PLX3397 attenuated the development of GVD in arterial allografts. CONCLUSION These studies provide proof of concept for pharmacologic inhibition of the CSF1/CSF1R signalling pathway as a therapeutic strategy in GVD. Further preclinical testing of this pathway in GVD is warranted.
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- Vanessa M Almonte
- Department of Medicine (Cardiology Division), Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, USA,Department of Developmental and Molecular Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Department of Medicine (Cardiology Division), Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, USA,Department of Developmental and Molecular Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Present address: Diabetes Research Program, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Medicine (Cardiology Division), Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, USA,Department of Developmental and Molecular Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Department of Medicine (Cardiology Division), Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, USA,Department of Developmental and Molecular Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Department of Medicine (Cardiology Division), Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, USA,Department of Developmental and Molecular Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Department of Medicine (Cardiology Division), Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, USA,Department of Developmental and Molecular Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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Zhang C, Cai D, Liao P, Su JW, Deng H, Vardhanabhuti B, Ulery BD, Chen SY, Lin J. 4D Printing of shape-memory polymeric scaffolds for adaptive biomedical implantation. Acta Biomater 2021; 122:101-110. [PMID: 33359298 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.12.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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4D printing has shown great potential in a variety of biomedical applications due to the adaptability and minimal invasiveness of fabricated devices. However, commonly employed shape memory polymers (SMPs) possess undesirable transition temperatures (Ttranss), leading to complications in implantation operations. Herein, we demonstrate 4D printing of a new SMP named poly(glycerol dodecanoate) acrylate (PGDA) with a Ttrans in a range of 20 °C - 37 °C making it appropriate for shape programming at room temperature and then shape deployment within the human body. In addition, the material possesses suitable rheological properties to allow for the fabrication of a variety of delicate 3D structures such as "triangular star", "six-petal flower", "honeycomb", "tube", tilted "truncated hollow cones", as well as overhanging "bridge", "cage", and "mesh". The printed 3D structures show shape memory properties including a large fixity ratio of 100% at 20 °C, a large recovery ratio of 98% at 37 °C, a stable cyclability of > 100 times, and a fast recovery speed of 0.4 s at 37 °C. Moreover, the Young's moduli of the printed structures can be decreased by 5 times due to the phase transition of PGDA, which is compatible with biological tissues. Finally, in vitro stenting and in vivo vascular grafting demonstrated the geometrical and mechanical adaptivity of the printed constructs for biomedical implantation. This newly developed PGDA SMP based 4D printing technology has the potential to pave a new route to the fabrication of shape memory scaffolds for personalized biomedical applications.
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Dun H, Ye L, Zhu Y, Wong BW. Combined abdominal heterotopic heart and aorta transplant model in mice. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0230649. [PMID: 32569305 PMCID: PMC7307752 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background Allograft vasculopathy (AV) remains a major obstacle to long-term allograft survival. While the mouse aortic transplantation model has been proven as a useful tool for study of the pathogenesis of AV, simultaneous transplantation of the aorta alongside the transplantation of another organ may reveal more clinically relevant mechanisms that contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic allograft rejection. Therefore, we developed a combined abdominal heart and aorta transplantation model in mice which benefits from reducing animal and drug utilization, while providing an improved model to study the progressive nature of AV. Methods The middle of the infrarenal aorta of the recipient mouse was ligatured between the renal artery and its bifurcation. Proximal and distal aortotomies were performed at this site above and below the ligature, respectively, for the subsequent anastomoses of the donor aorta and heart grafts to the recipient infrarenal aorta in an end-to-side fashion. The distal anastomotic site of the recipient infrarenal aorta was connected with the outlet of the donor aorta. Uniquely, the proximal anastomotic site on the recipient infrarenal aorta was shared to connect with both the inlet of the donor aorta and the inflow tract to the donor heart. The outflow tract from the donor heart was connected to the recipient inferior vena cava (IVC). Results The median times for harvesting the heart graft, aorta graft, recipient preparation and anastomosis were 11.5, 8.0, 9.0 and 40.5 min, respectively, resulting in a total median ischemic time of 70 min. The surgery survival rate was more than 96% (29/30). Both the syngeneic C57Bl/6 aorta and heart grafts survived more than 90 days in 29 C57Bl/6 recipients. Further, Balb/c to C57Bl/6 allografts treated with anti-CD40L and CTLA4.Ig survived more than 90 days with a 100% (3/3) survival rate. (3/3). Conclusions This model is presented as a new tool for researchers to investigate transplant immunology and assess immunosuppressive strategies. It is possible to share a common anastomotic stoma on the recipient abdominal aorta to reconstruct both the aorta graft entrance and heart graft inflow tract. This allows for the study of allogeneic effects on both the aorta and heart from the same animal in a single survival surgery.
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- Hao Dun
- Laboratory of Lymphatic Metabolism + Epigenetics, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States of America
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- Laboratory of Lymphatic Metabolism + Epigenetics, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States of America
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- Laboratory of Lymphatic Metabolism + Epigenetics, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States of America
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- Laboratory of Lymphatic Metabolism + Epigenetics, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States of America
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Cryopreserved human aortic root allografts arterial wall: Structural changes occurring during thawing. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0175007. [PMID: 28414740 PMCID: PMC5393551 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0175007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background The aim of our experimental work was to assess morphological changes of arterial wall that arise during different thawing protocols of a cryopreserved human aortic root allograft (CHARA) arterial wall. Methods The experiment was performed on CHARAs. Two thawing protocols were tested: 1, CHARAs were thawed at a room temperature at +23°C; 2, CHARAs were placed directly into a water bath at +37°C. Microscopic samples preparation After fixation, all samples were washed in distilled water for 5 min, and dehydrated in a graded ethanol series (70, 85, 95, and 100%) for 5 min at each level. The tissue samples were then immersed in 100% hexamethyldisilazane for 10 minutes and air dried in an exhaust hood at room temperature. Processed samples were mounted on stainless steel stubs, coated with gold. Results Thawing protocol 1: All 6 (100%) samples showed loss of the endothelium and damage to the subendothelial layers with randomly dispersed circular defects and micro-fractures without smooth muscle cells contractions in the tunica media. Thawing protocol 2: All 6 (100%) samples showed loss of endothelium from the luminal surface, longitudinal corrugations in the direction of blood flow caused by smooth muscle cells contractions in the tunica media with frequent fractures in the subendothelial layer Conclusion All the samples thawed at the room temperature showed smaller structural damage to the CHARA arterial wall with no smooth muscle cell contraction in tunica media when compared to the samples thawed in a water bath.
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Zhang J, Zhou HJ, Ji W, Min W. AIP1-mediated stress signaling in atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis. Curr Atheroscler Rep 2015; 17:503. [PMID: 25732743 DOI: 10.1007/s11883-015-0503-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIP1 (ASK1-interacting protein-1; encoded by the DAB2IP gene), a signaling scaffolding protein, is abundantly expressed in vascular endothelial cells (EC). While it was initially discovered as an apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1)-interacting protein, AIP1 broadly suppresses inflammatory responses triggered by cytokines and stresses such as TNF, LPS, VEGF, and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in EC (therefore, AIP1 is an anti-inflammatory protein). Human genome-wide association study (GWAS) has identified DAB2IP gene variants conferring susceptibility to cardiovascular diseases. Consistently, a global or vascular EC-specific deletion of DAB2IP in mice strongly enhances inflammatory responses and exacerbates atherosclerosis and graft arteriosclerosis progression in mouse models. Mechanisms for AIP1 function and regulation associated with human cardiovascular diseases need further investigations.
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- Jiqin Zhang
- Center for Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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Ziqiang X, Jingjun W, Jianjian Z, Yong L, Peng X. Tadalafil attenuates graft arteriosclerosis of aortic transplant in a rat model. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2015; 18:927-31. [PMID: 26526520 PMCID: PMC4620194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Tadalafil can restore endothelial function and treat atherosclerosis. However, the effect of tadalafil on transplant arteriosclerosis remains unclear. In this study, we explore the effects of tadalafil on allograft vasculopathy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male Brow-Norway rats supplied aorta grafts for Male Lewis rats. All recipients were divided into 3 groups: saline as placebo (control) treated group, low dose tadalafil (0.5 mg/kg/day) treated group, and high dose tadalafil (1.0 mg/kg/day) treated group. Eight weeks after transplantation, the grafts were harvested at and analyzed by histological and Western blot analysis. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used for measure of plasma cyclic guanylate monophosphate (cGMP). RESULTS the treatment with tadalafil significantly alleviated the neointimal thickness of aortas compared with the control group (P<0.05). Tadalafil also remarkably enhanced the production of cGMP in plasma and expression of cGMP-dependent kinase I (PKG-I) and RhoA compared with control group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION These results showed that tadalafil can attenuate graft arteriosclerosis by cGMP -PKG-I pathway.
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- Xu Ziqiang
- Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China,Corresponding author: Xia Peng, Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China. Tel: 86+0577-55579473;
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