Transplantation of Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cell Sheet to Reduce Leakage After Partial Colectomy in A Rat Model

Anastomotic leakage is a disastrous complication after colorectal surgery. Although current methods for leakage prevention have different levels of ...

Surgical Technique of the 3-Dimensional-printed Personalized Hip Implant for the Treatment of Canine Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia causes major disability in dogs. Treatment options are limited to palliative treatment (e.g., pain relief, physical exercise, lifestyle ...

Utrecht University

Erasmus MC University Medical Center

Adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ASCs) are known to be able to promote repair of injured tissue via paracrine factors. However, the effect of cell density and inflammatory cytokines on the paracrine ability of ASCs remains largely unknown. To investigate these effects, ASCs were cultured in 8000 cells/cm, 20,000 cells/cm, 50,000 cells/cm, and 400,000 cells/cm with and without 10 or 20 ng/ml tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) and 25 or 50 ng/ml interferon gamma (IFNγ). ASC-sheets formed at 400,000 cells/cm after 48 h of culture. With increasing concentrations of TNFα and IFNγ, ASC-sheets with 400,000 cells/cm had increased production of angiogenic factors Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Fibroblast Growth Factor and decreased expression of pro-inflammatory genes TNFA and Prostaglandin Synthase 2 (PTGS2) compared to lower density ASCs. Moreover, the conditioned medium of ASC-sheets with 400,000 cells/cm stimulated with the low concentration of TNFα and IFNγ enhanced endothelial cell proliferation and fibroblast migration. These results suggest that a high cell density enhances ASC paracrine function might beneficial for wound repair, especially in pro-inflammatory conditions.

Effect of Cell Seeding Density and Inflammatory Cytokines on Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells: an in Vitro Study.

The most dreaded complication of colorectal surgery is anastomotic leakage. Adipose tissue-derived stem cell sheets (ASC sheets) prepared from temperature-responsive culture surfaces can be easily transplanted onto tissues. These sheets are proposed to improve cell transplant efficiency and enhance wound healing. The aim of this study was to investigate whether application of ASC sheets could prevent leakage of sutured colorectal anastomoses. Insufficient suturing of colorectal anastomoses was performed in Wistar rats to create a colorectal anastomotic leakage model. Rats were randomized to ASC sheet application or control group. Leakage, abscess formation, adhesion formation, anastomotic bursting pressure (ABP), and histology were evaluated on postoperative day 3 or 7. ASC sheet application significantly reduced anastomotic leakage compared to controls, without increased adhesion formation. ASC sheet transplantation resulted in more CD3+ T-cells and CD163+ anti-inflammatory macrophages at the anastomotic site than the control group. ABP, vessel density and collagen deposition were not different between groups. Using cell sheet technology, we generated ASC sheets that prevented disruption of sutured colorectal anastomoses as shown by reduced leakage. Increased numbers of anti-inflammatory macrophages and T-cells might have contributed to this positive effect.

Effects of adipose stem cell sheets on colon anastomotic leakage in an experimental model: Proof of principle.

Adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ASCs) are known to be tissue-healing promoters due to their cellular plasticity and secretion of paracrine factors. Cultured ASC sheets provide a novel method of ASC application and can retain ASCs at the targeted tissue. The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate preclinical studies using ASC sheet transplantation therapy for promoting tissue healing. First, we searched databases to identify studies of ASC sheet therapy in different experimental animal models, and then determined the quality score of studies using SYRCLE's risk bias tool. A total of 18 included studies examined the role of ASC sheets on tissue healing and function in models for myocardial infarction, dilated cardiomyopathy, full-thickness skin wounds, hind limb ischemia, esophageal strictures, and oral ulcers. ASC sheet application after myocardial infarction improved survival rate, cardiac function, and capillary density and reduced the extent of fibrosis. Application of ASC sheets to a full-thickness skin wound decreased the wound size and stimulated wound maturation. In the hind limb ischemia model, ASC sheet application improved limb perfusion and capillary density, and decreased the amount of ischemic tissue and inflammation. ASC sheet application to mucosal wounds of the digestive tract accelerated wound healing and decreased the degree of stricture and fibrosis. Taken together, transplanted ASC sheets had a positive effect on tissue healing and reconstruction in these preclinical studies. The reported favorable effects of ASC sheet therapy in various tissue healing applications may be implemented in future translational studies. It is suggested that future preclinical animal model studies of ASC sheet therapy should concern standardization of culture techniques and investigate the mechanisms of action. In addition, clearly indicated experimental setups according to the SYRCLE's guidelines should improve study quality and validity.

Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cell Sheet Application for Tissue Healing In Vivo: A Systematic Review.

Tissue healing is a highly complex process involving a cascade of biochemical and cellular events. Excessive inflammation can impair the healing response. Previous in vitro studies have shown that mesenchymal stromal cells can modulate macrophage-induced inflammation and, therefore, are promising candidates for cell-based therapies aimed at promoting tissue repair. Recently, cell sheets were introduced as a new method of delivering stromal cells to the repair site. The goal of the current study was to compare the effect of different types of stromal cell sheets on the inflammatory state of macrophages in vitro. We compared the effects of adipose tissue-derived stromal cell (ASC) sheets, bone marrow derived stromal cell (BMSC) sheets, and fibroblast sheets on macrophage functional phenotype using flow cytometric analysis, gene expression, as well as cell sheet protein secretion. This was evaluated with and without inflammatory stimulation. Viability and senescence for the different types of sheet were also evaluated. Macrophages cultured in ASC sheet conditioned medium (CM) displayed a higher fluorescence intensity of the anti-inflammatory CD206 surface marker than when cultured in BMSC sheet CM and expressed more CCL18 and IL1RA than when cultured in fibroblast sheet CM. Moreover, ASC sheets had higher cell viability and less senescent cells than BMSC sheets and fibroblast sheets. Taken together, ASC and BMSC can stimulate the anti-inflammatory macrophage (M2) phenotype to a better extent than fibroblasts. It is suggested that ASC sheets might outperform BMSC sheets in an inflammatory situation since ASC sheet CM induced-macrophages have more M2 characteristics, and ASC in the sheet was more viable.

Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Sheets Induce Macrophages Predominantly to an Anti-Inflammatory Phenotype.

Hip dysplasia (HD) is a common orthopedic problem in young dogs. To decrease the laxity of the hip joint related to HD, the surgical treatments are recommended to increase femoral head coverage. ACEtabular rim eXtension (ACE-X) using a personalized 3-dimensional printed titanium shelf implant is a new surgical treatment to increase femoral head coverage and decrease laxity of the dysplastic hip joint, however, the efficacy is less know. Client-owned dogs older than 6 months with clinical signs of coxofemoral joint subluxation and radiographic evidence of HD with no or mild osteoarthritis (OA) were included. The Norberg angle (NA), linear percentage of femoral head overlap (LFO), and percentage of femoral head coverage (PC) were investigated radiographically and with computed tomography (CT) before and after surgery. OA was graded (scores 0-3) according to the maximum osteophyte size measured on CT. In addition, joint laxity (Ortolani) test results, gait analysis, and the Helsinki chronic pain index (HCPI) questionnaire were obtained at preoperative, immediately postoperative and at 1.5- and 3-month evaluations. Acetabular rim extension was performed in 61 hips of 34 dogs; NA, LFO, and PC were significantly higher immediately postoperatively and at the 1.5- and 3-month follow-up examinations compared with preoperative values ( < 0.05). Osteophyte size gradually increased over time ( < 0.05). The OA score significantly increased between preoperatively and directly postoperatively, and between preoperatively and at 3-month follow-up ( < 0.05). The laxity test normalized in 59 out of 61 hips after surgery, and the HCPI questionnaire showed that the pain score decreased significantly at 1.5 and 3 months, postoperatively. The force plate showed no significant improvement during the 3 months follow-up. Although pain reduction by the implant was unclear in short-term results, a personalized shelf implant significantly increased femoral head coverage and eliminated subluxation of the dysplastic hip joint. Further studies are required to study the long-term efficacy of gait, chronic pain, and progression of osteoarthritis.

Femke Verseijden

Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals,
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
Department of Clinical Sciences,
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Utrecht University

Transplantation of Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cell Sheet to Reduce Leakage After Partial Colectomy in A Rat Model

Surgical Technique of the 3-Dimensional-printed Personalized Hip Implant for the Treatment of Canine Hip Dysplasia