Evaluation of a simple off-the-shelf bi-layered vascular scaffold based on poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone)/silk fibroin in vitro and in vivo
| Autor: | Junfeng Hu, Jun Du, Dekai Xia, Xiumei Mo, Haizhu Kuang, Dawei Jin, Meng Yin, A'li Liu |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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CD31
Organic Chemistry Biophysics Pharmaceutical Science Fibroin Bioengineering 02 engineering and technology General Medicine 010402 general chemistry 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology 01 natural sciences Electrospinning 0104 chemical sciences Biomaterials Transplantation chemistry.chemical_compound Membrane chemistry In vivo Nanofiber Drug Discovery 0210 nano-technology Caprolactone Biomedical engineering |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Nanomedicine. 14:4261-4276 |
| ISSN: | 1178-2013 |
| DOI: | 10.2147/ijn.s205569 |
| Popis: | Purpose: In the field of small-caliber vascular scaffold research, excellent vascular remodeling is the key to ensuring anticoagulant function. We prepared an off-the-shelf bi-layered vascular scaffold with a dense inner layer and a loose outer layer and evaluated its remodeling capabilities by in vivo transplantation. Materials and Methods: Based on poly(L-lactide-co-e-caprolactone) (PLCL), silk fibroin(SF), and heparin (Hep), PLCL/SF/Hep bi-layered scaffolds and PLCL/Hep bi-layered scaffolds were prepared by electrospinning. The inner layer was a PLCL/SF/Hep or PLCL/Hep nanofiber membrane, and the outer layer was PLCL/SF nano yarn. The in vitro tests included a hydrophilicity test, mechanical properties test, and blood and cell compatibility evaluation. The in vivo evaluation was conducted via single rabbit carotid artery replacement and subsequent examinations, including ultrasound imaging, immunoglobulin assays, and tissue section staining. Results: Compared to the PLCL/Hep nanofiber membrane, the hydrophilicity of the PLCL/SF/Hep nanofiber membrane was significantly improved. The mechanical strength met application requirements. Both the blood and cell compatibility were optimal. Most importantly, the PLCL/SF/Hep scaffolds maintained lumen patency for 3 months after carotid artery transplantation in live rabbits. At the same time, CD31 and α-SMA immunofluorescence staining confirmed bionic endothelial and smooth muscle layers remodeling. Conclusion: Using this hybrid strategy, PLCL and SF were combined to manufacture bi-layered small-caliber vascular scaffolds; these PLCL/SF/Hep scaffolds showed satisfactory vascular remodeling. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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