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Growth plate extracellular matrix-derived scaffolds for large bone defect healing.

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posted on 2022-02-23, 14:58 authored by G M. Cunniffe, P J. Díaz-Payno, J S. Ramey, O R. Mahon, A Dunne, Emmet M. Thompson, Fergal O'BrienFergal O'Brien, Daniel J. Kelly

Limitations associated with demineralised bone matrix and other grafting materials have motivated the development of alternative strategies to enhance the repair of large bone defects. The growth plate (GP) of developing limbs contain a plethora of growth factors and matrix cues which contribute to long bone growth, suggesting that biomaterials derived from its extracellular matrix (ECM) may be uniquely suited to promoting bone regeneration. The goal of this study was to generate porous scaffolds from decellularised GP ECM and to evaluate their ability to enhance host mediated bone regeneration following their implantation into critically-sized rat cranial defects. The scaffolds were first assessed by culturing with primary human macrophages, which demonstrated that decellularisation resulted in reduced IL-1β and IL-8 production. In vitro, GP derived scaffolds were found capable of supporting osteogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells via either an intramembranous or an endochondral pathway, demonstrating the intrinsic osteoinductivity of the biomaterial. Furthermore, upon implantation into cranial defects, GP derived scaffolds were observed to accelerate vessel in-growth, mineralisation and de novo bone formation. These results support the use of decellularised GP ECM as a scaffold for large bone defect regeneration.

Funding

Funding for this work was provided by AO under the large bone defect healing program, Science Foundation Ireland (12/IA/1554) in addition to the Health Research Board of Ireland (Grant No. HRA_POR/2011/27) and the European Research Council (ERC Grant Agreement No. 239685).

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Published Citation

Cunniffe GM, Díaz-Payno PJ, Ramey JS, Mahon OR, Dunne A, Thompson EM, O'Brien FJ, Kelly DJ. Growth plate extracellular matrix-derived scaffolds for large bone defect healing. European Cells & Materials. 2017;33:130-142.

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2017-02-14

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28197989

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  • Amber (Advanced Material & Bioengineering Research) Centre
  • Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine
  • Tissue Engineering Research Group (TERG)

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