Tendon regeneration induced by umbilical cord graft in a rabbit tendon defect model

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1009-1018
Author(s):  
Liren Wang ◽  
Yuhao Kang ◽  
Hexin Yan ◽  
Xuejing Zhu ◽  
Tonghe Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Defect Model ◽  
Tendon Regeneration ◽  
Tendon Defect

Decellularized Human Umbilical Cord Wharton Jelly Scaffold Improves Tendon Regeneration in a Rabbit Rotator Cuff Tendon Defect Model

2021 ◽  
pp. 036354652110557
Author(s):  
Zhiguo Yuan ◽  
Fuyang Cao ◽  
Cangjian Gao ◽  
Zhen Yang ◽  
Quanyi Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Tendon Healing ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tendon ◽  
Tendon Regeneration ◽  
Tendon Defect

Background: Owing to limited self-healing capacity, failure of rotator cuff tendon healing is a common complication after surgery. Biological scaffolds have garnered attention owing to their potential to enhance healing outcomes. Purpose: To verify the effect of the decellularized umbilical cord Wharton jelly (DUCWJ) scaffold as a bridging scaffold in a rabbit model of acute rotator cuff tendon defect. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: We fabricated a DUCWJ scaffold using a physicochemical decellularized method, evaluating changes in the umbilical cord Wharton jelly before and after decellularization. Scanning electron microscopy and biomechanical testing were performed to determine the microstructure and mechanical properties. We assessed cytocompatibility and cell regulatory behavior of the scaffold toward tendon stem/progenitor cells (TSPCs). A supraspinatus tendon defect was created in 54 New Zealand White rabbits, allocated to the DUCWJ scaffold repair group and the negative control group (without scaffold). Histology, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, and biomechanical tensile strength were assessed at 4, 8, and 12 weeks postoperatively. Results: Decellularization completely removed cells from the umbilical cord Wharton jelly, retained a considerable amount of glycosaminoglycan and collagen, and preserved the microstructure and tensile strength. The DUCWJ scaffold facilitated migration and proliferation of TSPCs in vitro. Tendon-related gene expression revealed that the DUCWJ scaffold could maintain the tenocyte phenotype of TSPCs. In the in vivo study, the DUCWJ scaffold improved tendon healing and enhanced the biomechanical strength of repaired tendons. Histological evaluation scores of the DUCWJ group were significantly higher than those of the negative control at 4, 8, and 12 weeks after surgery ( P < .05). In repaired tendon tissues, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction findings revealed that the DUCWJ scaffold stimulated tendon development and maturation. Furthermore, an overall increase in ultimate load and tensile modulus was noted over time; the DUCWJ group presented better results than the negative control group ( P < .05). Conclusion: The DUCWJ scaffold has an excellent 3-dimensional porous structure, good biocompatibility, and fundamental biomechanical characteristics, and it promotes migration, attachment, and proliferation of TSPCs. The in vivo animal study demonstrated that the DUCWJ scaffold has potential for tendon regeneration in an acute rotator cuff tendon defect model Clinical Relevance: DUCWJ scaffolds have potential as a regenerative material to augment rotator cuff healing in the clinical setting.

scholarly journals Functional regeneration and repair of tendons using biomimetic scaffolds loaded with recombinant periostin

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Wang ◽  
Shanshan Jin ◽  
Dan Luo ◽  
Danqing He ◽  
Chunyan Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Progenitor Cell ◽  
Transcriptional Profiling ◽  
Collagen Scaffold ◽  
Defect Model ◽  
Tendon Regeneration ◽  
Biomimetic Scaffolds ◽  
Functional Regeneration

AbstractTendon injuries disrupt the balance between stability and mobility, causing compromised functions and disabilities. The regeneration of mature, functional tendons remains a clinical challenge. Here, we perform transcriptional profiling of tendon developmental processes to show that the extracellular matrix-associated protein periostin (Postn) contributes to the maintenance of tendon stem/progenitor cell (TSPC) functions and promotes tendon regeneration. We show that recombinant periostin (rPOSTN) promotes the proliferation and stemness of TSPCs, and maintains the tenogenic potentials of TSPCs in vitro. We also find that rPOSTN protects TSPCs against functional impairment during long-term passage in vitro. For in vivo tendon formation, we construct a biomimetic parallel-aligned collagen scaffold to facilitate TSPC tenogenesis. Using a rat full-cut Achilles tendon defect model, we demonstrate that scaffolds loaded with rPOSTN promote endogenous TSPC recruitment, tendon regeneration and repair with native-like hierarchically organized collagen fibers. Moreover, newly regenerated tendons show recovery of mechanical properties and locomotion functions.

scholarly journals Effects of Hypoxia and Chitosan on Equine Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Griffon ◽  
J. Cho ◽  
J. R. Wagner ◽  
C. Charavaryamath ◽  
J. Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Clinical Applications ◽  
Regenerative Therapy ◽  
Defect Model ◽  
Chitosan Films ◽  
Cells Cultured

Chitosan opens new perspectives in regenerative medicine as it enhances the properties of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) through formation of spheroids. Hypoxia has also been proposed to enhance stemness and survival of MSCs afterin vivoimplantation. These characteristics are relevant to the development of an off-the-shelf source of allogenic cells for regenerative therapy of tendinopathies. Umbilical cord-derived MSCs (UCM-MSCs) offer an abundant source of immature and immunoprivileged stem cells. In this study, equine UCM-MSCs (eqUCM-MSCs) conditioned for 3 and 7 days on chitosan films at 5% oxygen were compared to eqUCM-MSCs under standard conditions. Equine UCM-MSCs formed spheroids on chitosan but yielded 72% less DNA than standard eqUCM-MSCs. Expression ofSox2,Oct4, andNanogwas 4 to 10 times greater in conditioned cells at day 7. Fluorescence-labeled cells cultured for 7 days under standard conditions or on chitosan films under hypoxia were compared in a bilateral patellar tendon defect model in rats. Fluorescence was present in all treated tendons, but the modulus of elasticity under tension was greater in tendons treated with conditioned cells. Chitosan and hypoxia affected cell yield but improved the stemness of eqUCM-MSCs and their contribution to the healing of tissues. Given the abundance of allogenic cells, these properties are highly relevant to clinical applications and outweigh the negative impact on cell proliferation.

Effectiveness of hybridized nano- and microstructure biodegradable, biocompatible, collagen-based, three-dimensional bioimplants in repair of a large tendon-defect model in rabbits

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 451-465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Moshiri ◽  
Ahmad Oryan ◽  
Abdulhamid Meimandi-Parizi ◽  
Ian A. Silver ◽  
Nader Tanideh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Defect Model ◽  
Tendon Defect
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