Aligned ovine diaphragmatic myoblasts overexpressing human connexin-43 seeded on poly (L-lactic acid) scaffolds for potential use in cardiac regeneration

Diaphragmatic myoblasts (DMs) are precursors of type-1 muscle cells displaying high exhaustion threshold on account that they contract and relax 20 times/min over a lifespan, making them potentially useful in cardiac regeneration strategies. Besides, it has been shown that biomaterials for stem cell...

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Autores principales: Giménez, Carlos Sebastián, Locatelli, Paola, Montini Ballarin, Florencia, Orlowski, Alejandro, Dewey, Ricardo Alfredo, Pena, Milagros, Abraham, Gustavo Abel, Aiello, Ernesto Alejandro, Bauzá, María del Rosario, Cuniberti, Luis, Olea, Fernanda Daniela, Crottogini, Alberto
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Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2018
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Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/106493
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language Inglés
topic Ciencias Médicas
Diaphragm
Myoblasts
Connexin-43
Absorbable implants
Poly (L-lactic acid)
Sheep
Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching
spellingShingle Ciencias Médicas
Diaphragm
Myoblasts
Connexin-43
Absorbable implants
Poly (L-lactic acid)
Sheep
Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching
Giménez, Carlos Sebastián
Locatelli, Paola
Montini Ballarin, Florencia
Orlowski, Alejandro
Dewey, Ricardo Alfredo
Pena, Milagros
Abraham, Gustavo Abel
Aiello, Ernesto Alejandro
Bauzá, María del Rosario
Cuniberti, Luis
Olea, Fernanda Daniela
Crottogini, Alberto
Aligned ovine diaphragmatic myoblasts overexpressing human connexin-43 seeded on poly (L-lactic acid) scaffolds for potential use in cardiac regeneration
topic_facet Ciencias Médicas
Diaphragm
Myoblasts
Connexin-43
Absorbable implants
Poly (L-lactic acid)
Sheep
Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching
description Diaphragmatic myoblasts (DMs) are precursors of type-1 muscle cells displaying high exhaustion threshold on account that they contract and relax 20 times/min over a lifespan, making them potentially useful in cardiac regeneration strategies. Besides, it has been shown that biomaterials for stem cell delivery improve cell retention and viability in the target organ. In the present study, we aimed at developing a novel approach based on the use of poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA) scaffolds seeded with DMs overexpressing connexin-43 (cx43), a gap junction protein that promotes inter-cell connectivity. DMs isolated from ovine diaphragm biopsies were characterized by immunohistochemistry and ability to differentiate into myotubes (MTs) and transduced with a lentiviral vector encoding cx43. After confirming cx43 expression (RT-qPCR and Western blot) and its effect on inter-cell connectivity (fluorescence recovery after photobleaching), DMs were grown on fiberaligned or random PLLA scaffolds. DMs were successfully isolated and characterized. Cx43 mRNA and protein were overexpressed and favored inter-cell connectivity. Alignment of the scaffold fibers not only aligned but also elongated the cells, increasing the contact surface between them. This novel approach is feasible and combines the advantages of bioresorbable scaffolds as delivery method and a cell type that on account of its features may be suitable for cardiac regeneration. Future studies on animal models of myocardial infarction are needed to establish its usefulness on scar reduction and cardiac function.
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Articulo
author Giménez, Carlos Sebastián
Locatelli, Paola
Montini Ballarin, Florencia
Orlowski, Alejandro
Dewey, Ricardo Alfredo
Pena, Milagros
Abraham, Gustavo Abel
Aiello, Ernesto Alejandro
Bauzá, María del Rosario
Cuniberti, Luis
Olea, Fernanda Daniela
Crottogini, Alberto
author_facet Giménez, Carlos Sebastián
Locatelli, Paola
Montini Ballarin, Florencia
Orlowski, Alejandro
Dewey, Ricardo Alfredo
Pena, Milagros
Abraham, Gustavo Abel
Aiello, Ernesto Alejandro
Bauzá, María del Rosario
Cuniberti, Luis
Olea, Fernanda Daniela
Crottogini, Alberto
author_sort Giménez, Carlos Sebastián
title Aligned ovine diaphragmatic myoblasts overexpressing human connexin-43 seeded on poly (L-lactic acid) scaffolds for potential use in cardiac regeneration
title_short Aligned ovine diaphragmatic myoblasts overexpressing human connexin-43 seeded on poly (L-lactic acid) scaffolds for potential use in cardiac regeneration
title_full Aligned ovine diaphragmatic myoblasts overexpressing human connexin-43 seeded on poly (L-lactic acid) scaffolds for potential use in cardiac regeneration
title_fullStr Aligned ovine diaphragmatic myoblasts overexpressing human connexin-43 seeded on poly (L-lactic acid) scaffolds for potential use in cardiac regeneration
title_full_unstemmed Aligned ovine diaphragmatic myoblasts overexpressing human connexin-43 seeded on poly (L-lactic acid) scaffolds for potential use in cardiac regeneration
title_sort aligned ovine diaphragmatic myoblasts overexpressing human connexin-43 seeded on poly (l-lactic acid) scaffolds for potential use in cardiac regeneration
publishDate 2018
url http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/106493
http://europepmc.org/backend/ptpmcrender.fcgi?accid=PMC5851959&blobtype=pdf
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