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Decellularized tissue-engineered heart valve leaflets with recellularization potential.

Zeeshan H Syedain1, Allison R Bradee, Stefan Kren

  • 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Tissue Engineering. Part A
|October 24, 2012
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This study developed decellularized tissue-engineered heart valves (TEHV) with improved recellularization potential. Decellularization maintained mechanical properties, creating a scaffold for new cell growth, crucial for pediatric TEHV applications.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Engineering

Background:

  • Tissue-engineered heart valves (TEHV) show promise for pediatric patients but suffer from leaflet contraction and regurgitation.
  • Contractile cells used in TEHV development are implicated in these post-implantation issues.
  • A need exists for TEHV scaffolds that promote proper matrix development and facilitate successful recellularization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a decellularized extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffold for TEHV that retains native mechanical properties.
  • To assess the recellularization capacity of the decellularized scaffold using human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSC).
  • To evaluate the impact of different culture media on hMSC behavior within the engineered leaflets.

Main Methods:

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  • Engineered heart valve leaflets were created using contractile cells in a fibrin-based scaffold to develop a mature ECM.
  • Decellularization was performed using detergent treatment (1% sodium dodecyl sulfate and 1% Triton).
  • Mechanical properties, ECM integrity, and cell removal were assessed. Recellularization was evaluated using hMSCs in two different media (M1 and M2) over 3 weeks.

Main Results:

  • Decellularization did not alter the tensile properties or microstructure of the engineered leaflets.
  • DNA quantitation and western blot confirmed efficient cell removal.
  • Engineered leaflets demonstrated superior recellularization with hMSCs, particularly in M2 medium, compared to decellularized native leaflets.
  • Histology confirmed cell infiltration throughout the leaflet thickness in M2, and hMSCs expressed relevant markers, indicating successful integration and potential differentiation.

Conclusions:

  • Detergent-based decellularization effectively removes cells while preserving the mechanical integrity and ECM structure of engineered heart valve leaflets.
  • The decellularized TEHV scaffold exhibits enhanced recellularization potential, crucial for developing functional and durable heart valve replacements.
  • This approach offers a promising strategy for overcoming limitations in current TEHV technology, particularly for pediatric applications.