Angiogenic Growth Factors: Their Effects and Potential in Soft Tissue Wound Healing

1992 ◽  
Vol 101 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
David B. Hom ◽  
Robert H. Maisel

Since their discovery 30 years ago, angiogenic growth factors have been demonstrated to stimulate neovascularization in vitro and in animal studies. Over the last decade, knowledge gained in the field of angiogenic growth factors has grown immensely. These angiogenic growth factors exist in four major families: fibroblast growth factor (FGF), transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), and epidermal growth factor (EGF). Each has the ability to induce soft tissue vascularization in microgram quantities. In animal models, FGF, TGF-β, PDGF, and EGF have been shown to enhance soft tissue wound healing. In human clinical trials, EGF and a mixture of PDGFs have been demonstrated to accelerate epidermal regeneration in cutaneous wounds. These factors have considerable therapeutic potential in the areas of soft tissue wound healing and otolaryngology. This article reviews important aspects of angiogenic growth factors and discusses their future potential in soft tissue wound healing.

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (66) ◽  
pp. 483
Author(s):  
SurapaneniKrishna Mohan ◽  
Murad Alsawalha ◽  
AbeerMohammed Al-Subaie ◽  
ReemYousuf Al-Jindan ◽  
SrinivasaRao Bolla ◽  
...  

1994 ◽  
Vol 267 (6) ◽  
pp. E990-E1001 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Slater ◽  
J. Patava ◽  
K. Kingham ◽  
R. S. Mason

Human fetal osteoblast-like cells formed a regular multilayered structure in vitro with an extensive collagen-based extracellular matrix. With colloidal gold immunocytochemistry, labels for alkaline phosphatase and osteocalcin were distributed in a relatively diffuse pattern, in contrast to the bone growth factors, insulin-like growth factors I and II (IGF-I and IGF-II), transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-beta 1), and basic fibroblast growth factor, which were colocalized in the collagenous matrix of the multilayer. The inclusion of 17 beta-estradiol (10(-11) to 10(-9) M) in the culture medium increased multilayer depths, increased labeling for IGF-I, IGF-II, and TGF-beta 1, and resulted in earlier detection of TGF-beta 1 label. In contrast, the increase in multilayer depth resulting from treatment with human platelets, an exogenous source of growth factors, was not accompanied by an increase in matrix IGF-I, IGF-II, or TGF-beta 1 label, suggesting a particular effect of estradiol to facilitate this process. Because growth factors in bone matrix may act as coupling agents when released during resorption, reduced growth factor incorporation in the presence of reduced sex steroid concentrations may lead to uncoupling of resorption and subsequent formation.


Reproduction ◽  
2000 ◽  
pp. 85-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Hasthorpe ◽  
S Barbic ◽  
PJ Farmer ◽  
JM Hutson

At birth, the mouse gonocyte does not resume mitotic activity for several days in vivo but, in an in vitro clonogenic system, cell division commences soon after culture. Somatic testis cell underlays had potent inhibitory activity on gonocyte-derived colony formation (23 +/- 15% compared with 84 +/- 1% in controls; P = 0.0001) when added to cultures of gonocytes in vitro. A Sertoli cell line, TM4B, had an even more pronounced effect on gonocyte clonogenic capacity, with 1 +/- 1% compared with 72 +/- 17% colony formation in controls (P = 0.0003). Testis cells appeared to have a direct inhibitory effect since testis-conditioned medium did not show a significant reduction in the number of colonies. The observed reduction in colony formation with the testis cell underlay was not accounted for by decreased attachment of gonocytes as simultaneous addition of a single cell suspension of testis cells was still effective in significantly reducing colony number when compared with controls (P = 0.01). Therefore, the observed inhibition exerted by testis cells appears to be a consequence of decreased proliferation of gonocytes. Growth factors belonging to the transforming growth factor beta superfamily which are known to be expressed in testis, such as transforming growth factor beta and epidermal growth factor, did not exert any inhibitory action on gonocyte-derived colony formation when added together or alone. However, a shift to a smaller colony size occurred in the presence of transforming growth factor beta and transforming growth factor beta plus epidermal growth factor, indicating a reduction in colony cell proliferation. Evidence for the expression of the Mullerian inhibiting substance receptor on newborn gonocytes using in situ hybridization was inconclusive. This finding was in agreement with the lack of a direct action of Mullerian inhibiting substance on the formation of gonocyte-derived colonies in vitro. Leukaemia inhibitory factor, alone or in combination with forskolin, had neither an inhibitory nor an enhancing effect on gonocyte-derived colony formation. An in vitro clonogenic method to assay for the proliferation of gonocytes in the presence of specific growth factors, cell lines, testis cell underlays and cell suspensions was used to identify a somatic cell-mediated inhibitor which may be responsible for the inhibitory action on gonocyte proliferation in vivo shortly after birth.


Development ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 112 (4) ◽  
pp. 1095-1101
Author(s):  
A.J. Muslin ◽  
L.T. Williams

The effect of growth factors on the formation of cardiac mesoderm in the urodele, Ambystoma mexicanum (axolotl), has been examined using an in vitro explant system. It has previously been shown that cardiac mesoderm is induced by pharyngeal endoderm during neurula stages in urodeles. In this study, explants of prospective cardiac mesoderm from early neurula stage embryos rarely formed beating cardiac tissue in culture. When transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-beta 1) or platelet-derived growth factor BB (PDGF) was added to such explants, the frequency of heart tissue formation increased markedly. The addition of other growth factors to these explants did not enhance cardiac mesoderm formation. The addition of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) to prospective heart mesoderm derived from later stage embryos resulted in a decreased tendency to form cardiac tissue. These results suggest that growth factors analogous to TGF-beta 1, PDGF, and bFGF may regulate the initial stages of vertebrate cardiac development in vivo.


1990 ◽  
Vol 111 (5) ◽  
pp. 2139-2148 ◽  
Author(s):  
R J Shaw ◽  
D E Doherty ◽  
A G Ritter ◽  
S H Benedict ◽  
R A Clark

Adherence is an important initial step in the transition of a circulating monocyte to a tissue macrophage. This differentiation is accompanied by an augmented capacity to generate growth factors. We hypothesized that adherence itself might be an important trigger for a sequence of gene activation culminating in cells with increased mRNA encoding profibrotic growth factors such as platelet-derived growth factor B subunit (PDGF[B]) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta). After in vitro adherence, human monocytes had a biphasic increase in PDGF(B) mRNA with peaks at 6 h and 13 d. No increase in TGF-beta mRNA was observed. The 6-h increase in PDGF(B) mRNA was adherence dependent, and in addition, was abrogated when the cytoskeletal integrity was compromised by cytochalasin D. The 6-h increase in PDGF(B) mRNA was unaltered by adherence in the presence of the monocyte stimulus lipopolysaccharide. Adherence to either fibronectin or collagen-coated plastic had little consistent effect on PDGF(B) mRNA accumulation. The increased PDGF(B) mRNA observed in adherent monocytes was accompanied by increases in mRNAs of the early growth response genes c-fos (maximal at 20 min), c-jun, and EGR2 (maximal at 6-24 h). The increase in c-jun and EGR2, but not c-fos, mRNA was also abrogated by cytochalasin D. These observations suggest that adherence results in increases of c-fos, c-jun, EGR2, and PDGF(B) mRNA. In addition, the increases in c-jun, EGR2, and PDGF(B) may depend on cytoskeletal rearrangement. Modulation of these events at the time of adherence offers a mechanism by which differential priming of the cells may be accomplished.


2014 ◽  
Vol 92 (10) ◽  
pp. 879-885 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongyan Zhou ◽  
Sheng Jiang ◽  
Jianping Chen ◽  
Shao Bo Su

Histone deacetylases (HDACs) regulate gene transcription by modifying the acetylation of histone and nonhistone proteins. Deregulated expression of HDACs has been implicated in tumorigenesis and angiogenesis. In this study, we examined the effect of suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA), a potent inhibitor of HDACs, on inflammatory corneal angiogenesis. In a mouse model of alkali-induced corneal neovascularization (CNV), topical application of SAHA to the injured corneas attenuated CNV. In addition, in vivo treatment with SAHA downregulated the expression of the pro-angiogenic factors vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGFβ1), and epidermal growth factor (EGF), but upregulated the expression of the anti-angiogenic factors thrombospondin (TSP)-1, TSP-2, and ADAMTS-1 in the injured corneas. Furthermore, SAHA inhibited the expression of pro-angiogenic factors, migration, proliferation, and tube formation by human microvascular endothelial cells (HEMC-1) in vitro. These data indicate that SAHA has therapeutic potential for CNV.


2017 ◽  
Vol 95 (5) ◽  
pp. 604-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burak Dik ◽  
Ahmet Levent Baş ◽  
Nuray Yazıhan

Wound healing is important for longevity. Midkine is a cytokine involved in controlling tissue repair and new tissue development, and in regulating inflammation. We investigated the effect of midkine on wound healing in rats. In total, 108 Wistar albino rats were used: 12 as healthy and diabetic controls; 96 were split into 4 groups: healthy, saline treated; healthy, midkine (10 ng/kg, 48 h intervals) treated; diabetic, saline treated; and diabetic, midkine treated. Following wound creation, 6 rats per group were euthanized on days 3, 7, 14, and 28; the wounded skin was removed. Levels of epidermal growth factor (EGF), matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8), transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) were measured. MMP-8 and PDGF levels fluctuated in all groups; TGF-β fluctuated in the diabetic groups and was significantly higher in the HM group than other groups after 14 days. EGF and VEGF levels were increased in the HM group after 3 days. TBARS levels were highest in the diabetic groups. Macroscopically, the midkine-treated groups healed better. Midkine can accelerate wound healing by influencing growth factors and oxidative status in wound tissues.


2022 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 924
Author(s):  
Julia Hauptstein ◽  
Leonard Forster ◽  
Ali Nadernezhad ◽  
Jürgen Groll ◽  
Jörg Teßmar ◽  
...  

In 3D bioprinting for cartilage regeneration, bioinks that support chondrogenic development are of key importance. Growth factors covalently bound in non-printable hydrogels have been shown to effectively promote chondrogenesis. However, studies that investigate the functionality of tethered growth factors within 3D printable bioinks are still lacking. Therefore, in this study, we established a dual-stage crosslinked hyaluronic acid-based bioink that enabled covalent tethering of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF‑β1). Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) were cultured over three weeks in vitro, and chondrogenic differentiation of MSCs within bioink constructs with tethered TGF‑β1 was markedly enhanced, as compared to constructs with non-covalently incorporated TGF‑β1. This was substantiated with regard to early TGF‑β1 signaling, chondrogenic gene expression, qualitative and quantitative ECM deposition and distribution, and resulting construct stiffness. Furthermore, it was successfully demonstrated, in a comparative analysis of cast and printed bioinks, that covalently tethered TGF‑β1 maintained its functionality after 3D printing. Taken together, the presented ink composition enabled the generation of high-quality cartilaginous tissues without the need for continuous exogenous growth factor supply and, thus, bears great potential for future investigation towards cartilage regeneration. Furthermore, growth factor tethering within bioinks, potentially leading to superior tissue development, may also be explored for other biofabrication applications.


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