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Mohammad Mahdi Nabavimanesh1, Sameereh Hashemi-Najafabadi1, Ebrahim Vasheghani-Farahani1

  • 1Biotechnology Group, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, P. O. Box 14115-114, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.

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This study developed a novel immunoisolation system for islet transplantation by combining alginate encapsulation with poly-L-ornithine and methoxy polyethylene glycol (mPEG) coating. This layered approach significantly reduced immune rejection, offering a promising alternative to immunosuppressive drugs for diabetes treatment.

Keywords:
EncapsulationInterleukine-2Islets of LangerhansMethoxy polyethylene glycolPEGylationPoly-l-ornithine

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Immunology
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Islet transplantation for diabetes is hindered by immune graft rejection, necessitating immunosuppressive drugs with potential side effects.
  • Existing immunoisolation strategies like encapsulation and PEGylation aim to shield transplanted islets from the host immune system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the simultaneous application of encapsulation and PEGylation techniques for immunocamouflaging pancreatic islets of Langerhans.
  • To evaluate a novel layered microcapsule design incorporating poly-L-ornithine (PLO) and methoxy polyethylene glycol (mPEG) for enhanced islet protection.

Main Methods:

  • Alginate microcapsules were functionalized with poly-L-ornithine (PLO) and subsequently with activated methoxy polyethylene glycol (mPEG).
  • Surface modification was confirmed using Fourier transform infrared analysis and scanning electron microscopy.
  • Islet viability was assessed using acridine orange/propidium iodide staining, and immune response was evaluated by co-culturing with lymphocytes and measuring interleukin-2 (IL-2) secretion.

Main Results:

  • Encapsulation generally reduced immune response against islets, with layered designs showing increased efficacy.
  • The addition of PLO and mPEG layers progressively decreased interleukin-2 (IL-2) secretion.
  • Methoxy polyethylene glycol-succinimidylvaleric acid (mPEG-SVA) demonstrated superior immunomodulatory effects compared to methoxy polyethylene glycol-succinimidyl carbonate (mPEG-SC), reducing IL-2 secretion by 37.5% and 27.1% more than mPEG-SC.

Conclusions:

  • Simultaneous use of alginate encapsulation, PLO, and mPEG provides an effective strategy for immunocamouflaging islets.
  • The developed layered system significantly mitigates immune rejection, showing promise for improved islet transplantation outcomes.
  • mPEG-SVA functionalization offers superior immune suppression compared to mPEG-SC for islet immunoisolation.