Title Assessment of the bone healing process mediated by periosteum-derived mesenchymal stem cells’ secretome and a xenogenic bioceramic - an in vivo study in the rabbit critical size calvarial defect model /
Authors Pranskūnas, Mindaugas ; Šimoliūnas, Egidijus ; Alksnė, Milda ; Martin, Victor ; Gomes, Pedro Sousa ; Puišys, Algirdas ; Kaupinis, Algirdas ; Juodžbalys, Gintaras
DOI 10.3390/ma14133512
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Is Part of Materials.. Basel : MDPI AG. 2021, vol. 14, no. 13, art. no. 3512, p. 133-149.. ISSN 1996-1944
Keywords [eng] bone defect ; bone regeneration ; mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) ; secretome
Abstract [eng] The mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) secretome has been considered an innovative therapeutic biological approach, able to modulate cellular crosstalk and functionality for enhanced tissue repair and regeneration. This study aims to evaluate the functionality of the secretome isolated from periosteum-derived MSCs, from either basal or osteogenic-induced conditions, in the healing of a critical size calvarial bone defect in the rabbit model. A bioceramic xenograft was used as the vehicle for secretome delivery, and the biological response to the established biocomposite system was assessed by clinical, histological, histomorphometric, and microtomographic analysis. A comparative analysis revealed that the osteogenic-induced secretome presented an increased diversity of proteins, with emphasis on those related to osteogenesis. Microtomographic and histological morphometric analysis revealed that bioceramic xenografts implanted with secretomes enhanced the new bone formation process, with the osteogenic-induced secretome inducing the highest bone tissue formation. The application of the MSC secretome, particularly from osteogenic-induced populations, may be regarded as an effective therapeutic approach to enhance bone tissue healing and regeneration.
Published Basel : MDPI AG
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2021
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