An Advanced In Vitro Model to Study Hypoxia/Low Glucose-Induced Neuronal Cell Damage and Death

1997 ◽  
Vol 825 (1 Neuroprotecti) ◽  
pp. 267-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. P. TABOR ◽  
H. B. WORP ◽  
P. SODAAR ◽  
H. VELDMAN ◽  
E. A. J. JOOSTEN ◽  
...  
Author(s):  
Olga Verle ◽  
Oleg Ostrovskiy ◽  
Valerian Verovskiy ◽  
Galina Dudchenko

In the framework of the study, the degree of defragmentation of DNA by the DNA-comet method is evaluated when exposed to the cell culture of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and an in vitro model is developed to evaluate the antioxidant activity of new pharmacological agents. The results of working with cell lines show that the percentage of damage to the genetic material of cells of intact samples does not greatly vary from the method of removing the cellular monolayer from the culture plastic. Concerning the effect of H2O2 as an inducer of oxidative stress on DNA cell damage, the optimal level of DNA defragmentation has been modeled for subsequent studies of the protective action of antioxidants.


2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 405-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Morán ◽  
Marcos Perez-Basterrechea ◽  
Pablo Garrido ◽  
Elena Díaz ◽  
Ana Alonso ◽  
...  

2003 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 1357-1364 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. G. M. Breuls ◽  
C. V. C. Bouten ◽  
C. W. J. Oomens ◽  
D. L. Bader ◽  
F. P. T. Baaijens

2011 ◽  
Vol 125 (2) ◽  
pp. 417-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang-Ho Jeong ◽  
Ji Hyun Kwak ◽  
Ji Hye Kim ◽  
Gwi Nam Choi ◽  
Dae-Ok Kim ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehri Behbehani ◽  
Adam Glen ◽  
Caroline S. Taylor ◽  
Alexander Schuhmacher ◽  
Frederik Claeyssens ◽  
...  

Autografts are the current gold standard for large peripheral nerve defects in clinics despite the frequently occurring side effects like donor site morbidity. Hollow nerve guidance conduits (NGC) are proposed alternatives to autografts, but fail to bridge gaps exceeding 3 cm in humans. Internal NGC guidance cues like microfibres are believed to enhance hollow NGCs by giving additional physical support for directed regeneration of Schwann cells and axons. In this study, we report a new 3D in vitro model that allows the evaluation of different intraluminal fibre scaffolds inside a complete NGC. The performance of electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL) microfibres inside 5 mm long polyethylene glycol (PEG) conduits was investigated in neuronal cell and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) cultures in vitro. Z-stack confocal microscopy revealed the aligned orientation of neuronal cells along the fibres throughout the whole NGC length and depth. The number of living cells in the centre of the scaffold was not significantly different to the tissue culture plastic (TCP) control. For ex vivo analysis, DRGs were placed on top of fibre-filled NGCs to simulate the proximal nerve stump. In 21 days of culture, Schwann cells and axons infiltrated the conduits along the microfibres with 2.2 ± 0.37 mm and 2.1 ± 0.33 mm respectively. We conclude that this in vitro model can help define internal NGC scaffolds in the future by comparing different fibre materials, composites and dimensions in one setup prior to animal testing.


Toxics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 300
Author(s):  
Sandy Eldridge ◽  
Arianna Scuteri ◽  
Eugenia M. C. Jones ◽  
Guido Cavaletti ◽  
Liang Guo ◽  
...  

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is widely recognized as a potentially severe toxicity that often leads to dose reduction or discontinuation of cancer treatment. Symptoms may persist despite discontinuation of chemotherapy and quality of life can be severely compromised. The clinical symptoms of CIPN, and the cellular and molecular targets involved in CIPN, are just as diverse as the wide variety of anticancer agents that cause peripheral neurotoxicity. There is an urgent need for extensive molecular and functional investigations aimed at understanding the mechanisms of CIPN. Furthermore, a reliable human cell culture system that recapitulates the diversity of neuronal modalities found in vivo and the pathophysiological changes that underlie CIPN would serve to advance the understanding of the pathogenesis of CIPN. The demonstration of experimental reproducibility in a human peripheral neuronal cell system will increase confidence that such an in vitro model is clinically useful, ultimately resulting in deeper exploration for the prevention and treatment of CIPN. Herein, we review current in vitro models with a focus on key characteristics and attributes desirable for an ideal human cell culture model relevant for CIPN investigations.


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