scholarly journals Optimization of decellularized human placental macroporous scaffolds for spermatogonial stem cells homing

Author(s):  
Fatemeh Asgari ◽  
Hamid Reza Asgari ◽  
Mohammad Najafi ◽  
Behnaz Sadat Eftekhari ◽  
Mina Vardiani ◽  
...  

AbstractDecellularized scaffolds have been found to be excellent platforms for tissue engineering applications. The attempts are still being made to optimize a decellularization protocol with successful removal of the cells with minimal damages to extracellular matrix components. We examined twelve decellularization procedures using different concentrations of Sodium dodecyl sulfate and Triton X-100 (alone or in combination), and incubation time points of 15 or 30 min. Then, the potential of the decellularized scaffold as a three-dimensional substrate for colony formation capacity of mouse spermatogonial stem cells was determined. The morphological, degradation, biocompatibility, and swelling properties of the samples were fully characterized. The 0.5%/30 SDS/Triton showed optimal decellularization with minimal negative effects on ECM (P ≤ 0.05). The swelling ratios increased with the increase of SDS and Triton concentration and incubation time. Only 0.5%/15 and 30 SDS showed a significant decrease in the SSCs viability compared with other groups (P < 0.05). The SSCs colony formation was clearly observed under SEM and H&E stained slides. The cells infiltrated into the subcutaneously implanted scaffold at days 7 and 30 post-implantation with no sign of graft rejection. Our data suggest the %0.5/30 SDS/Triton as an excellent platform for tissue engineering and reproductive biology applications.

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 1665 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aram Akbarzadeh ◽  
Maral Kianmanesh ◽  
Kiarad Fendereski ◽  
Maryam Ebadi ◽  
Seyedeh Sima Daryabari ◽  
...  

The aim of this study was to determine an efficient whole-organ decellularisation protocol of a human-sized testis by perfusion through the testicular arteries. In the first step of this study, we determined the most efficient detergent agent, whereas the second phase delineated the optimal time required for the decellularisation process. Initially sheep testes were decellularised by one of three different detergent agents: sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS), Triton X-100 and trypsin-ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) solutions, each perfused for 6h. In the second phase, the selected detergent agent was applied for different time periods. A total number of 20 organs were processed during this investigation. The efficacy of the decellularisation process and the preservation of the extracellular matrix components and structure were evaluated by histopathological examinations, 4′,6′-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining, DNA quantification, hydroxyproline measurement, magnetic resonance imaging and scanning electron microscopy. Organ perfusion with 1% SDS solution for 6 to 8h demonstrated the most desirable outcomes regarding decellularisation and extracellular matrix preservation. The 3-[4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay was used to determine the toxicity of the scaffold and its potential for further application in tissue-engineering investigations. This investigation introduces an efficient method to produce a three-dimensional testicular bio-scaffold resembling the properties of the native organ that could be employed in tissue-engineering studies.


2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (6) ◽  
pp. 1341-1344
Author(s):  
Grigore Berea ◽  
Gheorghe Gh. Balan ◽  
Vasile Sandru ◽  
Paul Dan Sirbu

Complex interactions between stem cells, vascular cells and fibroblasts represent the substrate of building microenvironment-embedded 3D structures that can be grafted or added to bone substitute scaffolds in tissue engineering or clinical bone repair. Human Adipose-derived Stem Cells (hASCs), human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and normal dermal human fibroblasts (NDHF) can be mixed together in three dimensional scaffold free constructs and their behaviour will emphasize their potential use as seeding points in bone tissue engineering. Various combinations of the aforementioned cell lines were compared to single cell line culture in terms of size, viability and cell proliferation. At 5 weeks, viability dropped for single cell line spheroids while addition of NDHF to hASC maintained the viability at the same level at 5 weeks Fibroblasts addition to the 3D construct of stem cells and endothelial cells improves viability and reduces proliferation as a marker of cell differentiation toward osteogenic line.


2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (12) ◽  
pp. 1316-1324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Eun Park ◽  
Min Hee Park ◽  
Min Seong Kim ◽  
Yeo Reum Park ◽  
Jung Im Yun ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 145-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Navaneethakrishnan Krishnamoorthy ◽  
Yuan‐Tsan Tseng ◽  
Poornima Gajendrarao ◽  
Padmini Sarathchandra ◽  
Ann McCormack ◽  
...  

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianwu Dai ◽  
Yunlong Zou ◽  
Yanyun Yin ◽  
Zhifeng Xiao ◽  
Yannan Zhao ◽  
...  

Numerous studies have indicated that microgravity induces various changes in the cellular functions of neural stem cells (NSCs), and the use of microgravity to culture tissue engineering seed cells for...


Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 2416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Young Choi ◽  
Elna Paul Chalisserry ◽  
Myoung Hwan Kim ◽  
Hyun Wook Kang ◽  
Il-Whan Choi ◽  
...  

Recently, astaxanthin, a red lipophilic pigment belonging to the xanthophyllic family of carotenoids, has shown the feasibility of its uses in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, due to its excellent antioxidant activities and its abilities to enhance the self-renewal potency of stem cells. In this study, we demonstrate the influence of astaxanthin on the proliferation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in tissue-engineered constructs. The tissue engineered scaffolds were fabricated using photopolymerizable gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) with different concentrations of astaxanthin. The effects of astaxanthin on cellular proliferation in two-dimensional environments were assessed using alamar blue assay and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Then, rheological properties, chemical structures and the water absorption of the fabricated astaxanthin-incorporated GelMA hydrogels were characterized using NMR analysis, rheological analysis and a swelling ratio test. Finally, the influence in three-dimensional environments of astaxanthin-incorporated GelMA hydrogels on the proliferative potentials of adipose-derived stem cells was assessed using alamar blue assay and the confocal imaging with Live/dead staining. The experimental results of the study indicate that an addition of astaxanthin promises to induce stem cell potency via proliferation, and that it can be a useful tool for a three-dimensional culture system and various tissue engineering applications.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 1132-1141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Talebi ◽  
Mohammad Ali Sadighi-Gilani ◽  
Morteza Koruji ◽  
Jafar Ai ◽  
Shadan Navid ◽  
...  

2012 ◽  
Vol 303 (2) ◽  
pp. H133-H143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Eschenhagen ◽  
Alexandra Eder ◽  
Ingra Vollert ◽  
Arne Hansen

Cardiac tissue engineering aims at repairing the diseased heart and developing cardiac tissues for basic research and predictive toxicology applications. Since the first description of engineered heart tissue 15 years ago, major development steps were directed toward these three goals. Technical innovations led to improved three-dimensional cardiac tissue structure and near physiological contractile force development. Automation and standardization allow medium throughput screening. Larger constructs composed of many small engineered heart tissues or stacked cell sheet tissues were tested for cardiac repair and were associated with functional improvements in rats. Whether these approaches can be simply transferred to larger animals or the human patients remains to be tested. The availability of an unrestricted human cardiac myocyte cell source from human embryonic stem cells or human-induced pluripotent stem cells is a major breakthrough. This review summarizes current tissue engineering techniques with their strengths and limitations and possible future applications.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (20) ◽  
pp. 3562-3574 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. A. Aisenbrey ◽  
S. J. Bryant

Three dimensional hydrogels are a promising vehicle for delivery of adult human bone-marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) for cartilage tissue engineering.


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