Pro-vascularization of tubular graft of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and bladder acellular matrix wrapped up in omentum
- Author:
Xinhui LI
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- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Bladder acellular matrix; Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell; Omental wrapping; Vascularization
- From: Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2020;41(5):706-712
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Objective: To study the vascularization of tubular graft of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and bladder acellular matrix (BAM) wrapped up in omentum. Methods: We planted BMSCs on the BAM and made it into tubular grafts. Thirty healthy New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into three groups with 10 rabbits in each. Rabbits in experimental group received BMSCs-BAM tubular graft wrapped in omentum. Rabbits in control group received BAM tubular graft wrapped in omentum. Rabbits in blank group were planted with silicone catheter wrapped in omentum. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) protein, CD34 expression and microvessel density of the graft were measured at weeks 4 and 8, respectively. Results: ① The expression of VEGF protein was higher in the experimental group than in the control group and the blank group, and the expression of VEGF protein was higher in the control group than in the blank group; the differences among the three groups were statistically significant [F(2,15)=5.314, P=0.017]. ② The microvessels with positive CD34 expression were denser in the experimental group than in the other two groups, and the blood vessels were closely connected with each other. The microvessels with positive CD34 expression were also much denser in the control group than in the blank group. ③ The microvessel density was higher in the experimental group than in the control group and the blank group, and it was also higher in the control group than in the blank group. The differences among the three groups were statistically significant [F(2,12)=6.172, P=0.021]. Results: Omental wrapping promotes vascularization of BAM, and planting BMSCs on the BAM is more conducive to vascularization of BAM.