Three-dimensional scaffolds of acellular human and porcine lungs for high throughput studies of lung disease and regeneration.
Biomaterials
; 35(9): 2664-79, 2014 Mar.
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Acellular scaffolds from complex whole organs such as lung are being increasingly studied for ex vivo organ generation and for in vitro studies of cell-extracellular matrix interactions. We have established effective methods for efficient de and recellularization of large animal and human lungs including techniques which allow multiple small segments (â¼ 1-3 cm(3)) to be excised that retain 3-dimensional lung structure. Coupled with the use of a synthetic pleural coating, cells can be selectively physiologically inoculated via preserved vascular and airway conduits. Inoculated segments can be further sliced for high throughput studies. Further, we demonstrate thermography as a powerful noninvasive technique for monitoring perfusion decellularization and for evaluating preservation of vascular and airway networks following human and porcine lung decellularization. Collectively, these techniques are a significant step forward as they allow high throughput in vitro studies from a single lung or lobe in a more biologically relevant, three-dimensional acellular scaffold.
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Asunto principal:
Regeneración
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Ingeniería de Tejidos
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Andamios del Tejido
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Pulmón
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Enfermedades Pulmonares
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Animals
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Humans
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Biomaterials
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2014
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