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[Application of adipose-derived cells in reconstruction of tissue engineered cartilage in vitro].

Zhang Y., Zhou GD., Gui L., Qi ZL., Liu W., Cao YL.

Laboratory Study with a reported sample of 19, published in Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi (2008) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Laboratory Study
Journal
Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi (2008)
Country
China
Reported sample size
19
Source database
PubMed
PMID
19241711

Abstract (original English)

To explore the feasibility of application of adipose-derived cells (ADCs) in reconstruction of tissue engineered cartilage in vitro. Adipose tissue were obtained from human liposuction aspirate (19 cases, 31.5 +/- 5.8 years old). ADCs were isolated by collagenase digestion from liposuction aspirates. 3rd passage cells were seeded into PLGA scaffolds. The copolymer constructs were cultured in conditioned or non-conditioned medium in vitro for 4 weeks. The constructs were evaluated though gross morphology, histology, and immunohistochemistry. The cell-polymer constructs kept its original shape in the induced group, but lost its original shape in the non-induced group. The scaffold group were collapsed. Histologically, the induced groups showed dense cellularity and lacunae-containing cells embedded in a basophilic matrix, while non-induced groups showed connective tissue-like morphology. Collagen and proteoglycan deposition was revealed by Massons's trichome and Safranin' O staining, and minor collagen II expression in the matrix was detected by immunohistochemistry staining in the induced group. They were all negative in the non-induced groups. Although ADCs included many kinds of cells, it is feasible to use ADCs as seeds cells for reconstruction of tissue engineered cartilage.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is preclinical work; animal or laboratory results cannot be applied to humans.

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Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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AdipocytesAdipose TissueAdultCartilageCell Culture TechniquesCell DifferentiationCell ProliferationCells, CulturedFemaleHumans

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