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  • Cardiovascular Biology
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  • Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) involves pathological remodeling of heart valves by valvular interstitial cells (VICs).
  • Current treatments for CAVD, primarily surgical valve replacement, carry significant risks.
  • The role of extracellular matrix (ECM) composition in CAVD progression requires further investigation, especially in 3D models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of specific extracellular matrix proteins on cellular viability and calcification in a 3D cell culture system.
  • To elucidate the influence of varying collagen and hyaluronan compositions on valvular interstitial cell behavior.
  • To establish a foundation for developing novel tissue-engineered or pharmaceutical therapies for CAVD.

Main Methods:

  • Adaptation of a 3D filter paper-based cell culture system to study valvular interstitial cells.
  • Fabrication of hydrogel constructs with varying concentrations of collagen I and hyaluronan to mimic native and pathological valve ECM.
  • Quantification of protein and gene expression related to cell viability and calcification using fluorescent imaging.

Main Results:

  • A dose-dependent relationship was observed between collagen content and cellular response.
  • Increased collagen concentration led to decreased cellular viability.
  • Higher collagen content was associated with an increased calcific phenotype in valvular interstitial cells.

Conclusions:

  • Extracellular matrix composition significantly influences the progression of calcific aortic valve disease.
  • Specific ECM proteins, like collagen I, play a critical role in modulating VIC behavior and calcification.
  • This research provides crucial insights for future therapeutic strategies targeting CAVD.