In situ decellularization of a large animal saccular aneurysm model: sustained inflammation and active aneurysm wall remodeling

Autor: Alexei A. Bogdanov, Suresh Gupta, Erin T. Langan, Ajit S. Puri, Christopher M. Raskett, Anita M. Leporati, Aurora Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Peter Caravan, Matthew J. Gounis, Jildaz Caroff, Robert M. King
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: J Neurointerv Surg
ISSN: 1759-8486
Popis: ObjectiveTo investigate in situ decellularization of a large animal model of saccular aneurysm as a strategy for achieving aneurysmal growth and lasting inflammation.Methods18 New Zealand White rabbits were randomized 2:1 to receive endoluminal sodium dodecyl sulfate infusion (SDS, 1% solution, 45 min) following elastase or elastase-only treatment (control). All aneurysms were measured by digital subtraction angiography every 2 weeks. Every 2 weeks, three of the rabbits (two elastase + SDS, one control) underwent MRI, followed by contrast injection with myeloperoxidase (MPO)-sensing contrast agent. MRI was repeated 3 hours after contrast injection and the enhancement ratio (ER) was calculated. Following MRI, aneurysms were explanted and subjected to immunohistopathology.ResultsDuring follow-up MRI, the average ER for SDS-treated animals was 1.63±0.20, compared with 1.01±0.06 for controls (pConclusionsIn situ decellularization of a large animal model of saccular aneurysms reproduces features of unstable aneurysms, such as chronic inflammation (up to 12 weeks) and active aneurysm wall remodeling, leading to continued growth over 8 weeks.
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