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Autologous endothelial progenitor cell-seeding technology and biocompatibility testing for cardiovascular devices in large animal model.

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Jantzen, AE; Lane, WO; Gage, SM; Haseltine, JM; Galinat, LJ; Jamiolkowski, RM; Lin, F-H; Truskey, GA; Achneck, HE
Published in: J Vis Exp
September 9, 2011

Implantable cardiovascular devices are manufactured from artificial materials (e.g. titanium (Ti), expanded polytetrafluoroethylene), which pose the risk of thromboemboli formation. We have developed a method to line the inside surface of Ti tubes with autologous blood-derived human or porcine endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs). By implanting Ti tubes containing a confluent layer of porcine EPCs in the inferior vena cava (IVC) of pigs, we tested the improved biocompatibility of the cell-seeded surface in the prothrombotic environment of a large animal model and compared it to unmodified bare metal surfaces (Figure 1). This method can be used to endothelialize devices within minutes of implantation and test their antithrombotic function in vivo. Peripheral blood was obtained from 50 kg Yorkshire swine and its mononuclear cell fraction cultured to isolate EPCs. Ti tubes (9.4 mm ID) were pre-cut into three 4.5 cm longitudinal sections and reassembled with heat-shrink tubing. A seeding device was built, which allows for slow rotation of the Ti tubes. We performed a laparotomy on the pigs and externalized the intestine and urinary bladder. Sharp and blunt dissection was used to skeletonize the IVC from its bifurcation distal to the right renal artery proximal. The Ti tubes were then filled with fluorescently-labeled autologous EPC suspension and rotated at 10 RPH x 30 min to achieve uniform cell-coating. After administration of 100 USP/kg heparin, both ends of the IVC and a lumbar vein were clamped. A 4 cm veinotomy was performed and the device inserted and filled with phosphate-buffered saline. As the veinotomy was closed with a 4-0 Prolene running suture, one clamp was removed to de-air the IVC. At the end of the procedure, the fascia was approximated with 0-PDS (polydioxanone suture), the subcutaneous space closed with 2-0 Vicryl and the skin stapled closed. After 3 - 21 days, pigs were euthanized, the device explanted en-block and fixed. The Ti tubes were disassembled and the inner surfaces imaged with a fluorescent microscope. We found that the bare metal Ti tubes fully occluded whereas the EPC-seeded tubes remained patent. Further, we were able to demonstrate a confluent layer of EPCs on the inside blood-contacting surface. Concluding, our technology can be used to endothelialize Ti tubes within minutes of implantation with autologous EPCs to prevent thrombosis of the device. Our surgical method allows for testing the improved biocompatibility of such modified devices with minimal blood loss and EPC-seeded surface disruption.

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J Vis Exp

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1940-087X

Publication Date

September 9, 2011

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55

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United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Titanium
  • Thromboembolism
  • Swine
  • Stem Cells
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Materials Testing
  • Female
  • Endothelial Cells
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Animals
 

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Jantzen, A. E., Lane, W. O., Gage, S. M., Haseltine, J. M., Galinat, L. J., Jamiolkowski, R. M., … Achneck, H. E. (2011). Autologous endothelial progenitor cell-seeding technology and biocompatibility testing for cardiovascular devices in large animal model. J Vis Exp, (55). https://doi.org/10.3791/3197
Jantzen, Alexandra E., Whitney O. Lane, Shawn M. Gage, Justin M. Haseltine, Lauren J. Galinat, Ryan M. Jamiolkowski, Fu-Hsiung Lin, George A. Truskey, and Hardean E. Achneck. “Autologous endothelial progenitor cell-seeding technology and biocompatibility testing for cardiovascular devices in large animal model.J Vis Exp, no. 55 (September 9, 2011). https://doi.org/10.3791/3197.
Jantzen AE, Lane WO, Gage SM, Haseltine JM, Galinat LJ, Jamiolkowski RM, et al. Autologous endothelial progenitor cell-seeding technology and biocompatibility testing for cardiovascular devices in large animal model. J Vis Exp. 2011 Sep 9;(55).
Jantzen, Alexandra E., et al. “Autologous endothelial progenitor cell-seeding technology and biocompatibility testing for cardiovascular devices in large animal model.J Vis Exp, no. 55, Sept. 2011. Pubmed, doi:10.3791/3197.
Jantzen AE, Lane WO, Gage SM, Haseltine JM, Galinat LJ, Jamiolkowski RM, Lin F-H, Truskey GA, Achneck HE. Autologous endothelial progenitor cell-seeding technology and biocompatibility testing for cardiovascular devices in large animal model. J Vis Exp. 2011 Sep 9;(55).

Published In

J Vis Exp

DOI

EISSN

1940-087X

Publication Date

September 9, 2011

Issue

55

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Titanium
  • Thromboembolism
  • Swine
  • Stem Cells
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Materials Testing
  • Female
  • Endothelial Cells
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Animals