In vitroevaluation of the ability of platelet-rich plasma to seal an iatrogenic fetal membrane defect

Autor: Liesbeth Lewi, Marc Hoylaerts, E Poliard, Jan Deprest, Liesbeth Heyns, E. Beutels, Daisy Liekens
Rok vydání: 2009
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Zdroj: Prenatal Diagnosis. 29:620-625
ISSN: 1097-0223
0197-3851
DOI: 10.1002/pd.2249
Popis: Objectives The purpose of the study is to evaluate the ability of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to seal an iatrogenic fetal membrane defect. Methods First, we evaluated the stability of a PRP plug in an amniotic fluid environment. Further, we evaluated the sealing capability of PRP plugs in an in vitro model that mimics a fetoscopic membrane defect. Finally, we examined its influence on membrane repair and cell proliferation in monolayer cell cultures and amnion-chorion tissue explants. Results PRP plugs persisted in an amniotic fluid for a median time of 7 weeks. PRP plugs also provided waterproof sealing of a fetoscopic membrane defect. Finally, PRP stimulated cell proliferation in a monolayer cell culture and provided a good matrix for cell proliferation and migration in amnion–chorion tissue explants. Conclusion Our in vitro experiments suggest that PRP plugs may provide a long-lasting, waterproof sealing of fetal membrane defects and stimulate fetal membrane repair. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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