A novel small-diameter vascular graft: In vivo behavior of biodegradable three-layered tubular scaffolds

2008 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 1007-1015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Zhang ◽  
Jianye Zhou ◽  
Qingping Lu ◽  
Yingjie Wei ◽  
Shengshou Hu
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (15) ◽  
pp. 7981
Author(s):  
Alexander Høgsted Ahlmann ◽  
Shu Fang ◽  
Sussi Bagge Mortensen ◽  
Line Weis Andersen ◽  
Pernille Gejl Pedersen ◽  
...  

Small diameter (<6 mm) vessel grafts still pose a challenge for scientists worldwide. Decellularised umbilical artery (dUA) remains promising as small diameter tissue engineered vascular graft (TEVG), yet their immunogenicity remains unknown. Herein, we evaluated the host immune responses, with a focus on the innate part, towards human dUA implantation in mice, and confirmed our findings in an ex vivo allogeneic human setup. Overall, we did not observe any differences in the number of circulating white blood cells nor the number of monocytes among three groups of mice (1) dUA patch; (2) Sham; and (3) Mock throughout the study (day −7 to 28). Likewise, we found no difference in systemic inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine levels between groups. However, a massive local remodelling response with M2 macrophages were observed in the dUA at day 28, whereas M1 macrophages were less frequent. Moreover, human monocytes from allogeneic individuals were differentiated into macrophages and exposed to lyophilised dUA to maximize an eventual M1 response. Yet, dUA did not elicit any immediate M1 response as determined by the absence of CCR7 and CXCL10. Together this suggests that human dUA elicits a minimal pro-inflammatory response further supporting its use as a TEVG in an allogeneic setup.


2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (S2) ◽  
pp. 605-605
Author(s):  
Mauricio Antonio Contreras ◽  
Mathew Douglas Phaneuf ◽  
Shengqian Wu ◽  
Martin J. Bide ◽  
Frank W. LoGerfo

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruiming Liu ◽  
Yuansen Qin ◽  
Huijin Wang ◽  
Yong Zhao ◽  
Zuojun Hu ◽  
...  

2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Tatterton ◽  
Stacy-Paul Wilshaw ◽  
Eileen Ingham ◽  
Shervanthi Homer-Vanniasinkam

Background. Thrombosis of synthetic small-diameter bypass grafts remains a major problem. The aim of this article is to review the antithrombotic strategies that have been used in an attempt to reduce graft thrombogenicity. Methods. A PubMed/MEDLINE search was performed using the search terms “vascular graft thrombosis,” “small-diameter graft thrombosis,” “synthetic graft thrombosis” combined with “antithrombotic,” “antiplatelet,” “anticoagulant,” “Dacron,” “PTFE,” and “polyurethane.” Results. The majority of studies on antithrombotic therapies have used either in vitro models or in vivo animal experiments. Many of the therapies used in these settings do show antithrombotic efficacy against synthetic graft materials. There is however, a distinct lack of human in vivo studies to further delineate the performance and limitations of therapies displaying good antithrombotic characteristics. Conclusion. Very few antithrombotic therapies have translated into clinical use. More human in vivo studies are required to assess the efficacy and safety of such therapies.


2017 ◽  
Vol 213 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaqing Zhang ◽  
Hexi Huang ◽  
Ruihong Ju ◽  
Kuntang Chen ◽  
Shaobin Li ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Wei He ◽  
Alejandro Nieponice ◽  
Lorenzo Soletti ◽  
Yi Hong ◽  
Burhan Gharaibeh ◽  
...  

Although autologous vessel grafts are the gold standard for bypass procedures, they are limited by availability in many cases. Current synthetic grafts are not suitable for small-diameter (ID<6mm) vascular applications due to acute thrombosis. While a tissue-engineered vascular graft (TEVG), constructed by incorporating cells within a biodegradable scaffold, seems to be a possible solution to the challenge, its success greatly relies on an appropriate cell source and an efficient cellular delivery and carrier system. Terminally-differentiated vascular cells have poor self-renewal and expansion capabilities, exhibit phenotype switching in culture, and are difficult to harvest in necessary numbers, all of which represent limitations of their use in tissue engineering. Human adult mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) exhibit multipotentiality and self-renewal capabilities, are more readily available, and therefore could overcome these limitations [1]. Pericytes closely encircle endothelial cells in capillaries. It has been shown that pericytes purified from multiple tissue types displayed multipotentiality, suggesting that they are developmental precursors of MSC [2].


2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 065003 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Aussel ◽  
N B Thébaud ◽  
X Bérard ◽  
V Brizzi ◽  
S Delmond ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
pp. 039139882095935
Author(s):  
Zhijuan He ◽  
Guofeng Liu ◽  
Xu Ma ◽  
Daping Yang ◽  
Qingchun Li ◽  
...  

Aim: Tissue-specific extracellular matrix promotes tissue regeneration and repair. We aimed to identify the optimal decellularized matrices for tissue-engineered vascular graft (TEVG). Methods: Decellularized aorta of fetal pigs (DAFP, n = 6, group A), decellularized aorta of adult pigs (DAAP, n = 6, group B), and decellularized carotid artery of adult pigs (DCAP, n = 6, group C) were prepared. Scaffolds were compared using histology and ultrastructure. Endothelial cell (EC) and myofibroblast (MFB) infiltration assessments were performed in vitro. Cell infiltration was measured in vivo. Biomechanical properties were also determined. Results: Almost original cells were removed by the acellularization procedure, while the construction of the matrix basically remained. In vitro, monolayer ECs and multi-layer MFBs were formed onto the internal surface of the specimens after 3 weeks. In vivo, cell infiltration in group A significantly increased at the 6th and 8th week when compared with groups B and C ( p < 0.01). The infiltrated cells were mainly MFBs and a few CD4+ T-lymphocytes/macrophages in the specimens. Groups A and B showed greater axial compliance than group C ( p < 0.01). Conclusion: DAFP was the most suitable for use as a small-caliber vascular graft.


2018 ◽  
Vol 107 (4) ◽  
pp. 951-964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Soldani ◽  
Michele Murzi ◽  
Francesco Faita ◽  
Nicole Di Lascio ◽  
Tamer Al Kayal ◽  
...  

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