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  • Title: Controlled release of stromal cell-derived factor-1α from silk fibroin-coated coils accelerates intra-aneurysmal organization and occlusion of neck remnant by recruiting endothelial progenitor cells.
    Author: Gao Y, Wang Q, Cui X, Liu Y, Zheng T, Chen C, Sun C, Huang S, Wang X, Liu Y, Jiang X, Zeng C, Quan D.
    Journal: Int J Clin Exp Pathol; 2014; 7(12):8366-80. PubMed ID: 25674201.
    Abstract:
    This study is to test the efficacy of stromal cell-derived factor-1α (SDF-1α)-coated coils together with endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) transplantation in occluding aneurysms. Bone marrow-derived EPC surface markers were analyzed using flow cytometry. The migratory function of EPCs in response to SDF-1α was evaluated using a modified Boyden chamber assay. Capillary-like tube formation was assessed using Matrigel gel. Coil morphologies before and after coating with SDF-1α were observed under a scanning electron microscope. The level of SDF-1α in supernatants was measured by ELISA. Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly allocated into five groups. Histological analysis was performed on days 14 and 28 after coil implantation. The bone marrow-EPCs could express CD133, CD34, and VEGFR-2 and form tubule-like structures in vitro. Migratory ability of EPCs in the presence of SDF-1α-coated coils was similar to that in the presence of 5 ng/ml SDF-1α gradient. Sustained release of SDF-1α was achieved using silk fibroin as a carrier. In SDF-1α-coated coils + EPCs transplantation group, a well-organized fibrous tissue bridging the orifice of aneurysms was shown on days 14 and 28. On day 28, tissue organization was greater in the SDF-1α-coated coils group than in the unmodified coils group. Immunofluorescence showed α-smooth muscle actin-positive cells in organized tissue in sacs. Combined treatment with SDF-1α-coated coils and EPCs transplantation is a safe and effective treatment for rat aneurysms. This may provide a new strategy for endovascular therapy following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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