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Pedicled bone flap formation using transplanted bone marrow stromal cells.

M H Mankani1, P H Krebsbach, K Satomura

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Ave, Ward 3A, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. mmankani@sfghsurg.ucsf.edu

Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|March 20, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Transplanted bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) successfully formed vascularized bone flaps in mice. These bone constructs, supported by their own blood supply, show potential for future microsurgical applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Orthopedic Research

Background:

  • Bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) are multipotent stem cells with osteogenic potential.
  • Fabricating vascularized bone flaps is crucial for reconstructive surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential of transplanted BMSCs in creating vascularized pedicled bone flaps.
  • To establish proof of principle for BMSC transplantation in bone flap fabrication.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, randomized experimental trials were conducted in a basic science research laboratory.
  • Immunodeficient mice received BMSC transplants around major blood vessels.
  • Transplants were evaluated using histological, immunohistochemical, and angiographic analyses from 4 weeks to 2 years post-transplantation.

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Main Results:

  • 32 of 37 BMSC transplants formed vascularized bone islands, perfused solely by the transplanted vascular pedicle.
  • Mature bone constructs exhibited lamellar, corticocancellous bone with BMSC-derived osteocytes and recipient-derived hematopoietic tissue.
  • Bone formation was observed as early as 4 weeks and remained stable for up to 108 weeks.

Conclusions:

  • Transplanted BMSCs can successfully generate vascularized bone flaps in a murine model.
  • These BMSC-derived bone constructs are inherently vascularized by their pedicle, enabling potential transfer via microsurgery.
  • This study demonstrates a novel clinical application for BMSC transplantation techniques in bone reconstruction.