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Benchmarking of Decellularization Protocols for Small Intestinal Submucosa: Defining the Gold Standard for Functional

Carlos Adams^1,2, Iván Gómez¹, Odin Rodríguez¹

¹Regenerative Therapies, Faculty of Biosciences and Public Health, Universidad Especializada de las Américas (UDELAS), Panama City 0849-0141, Panama.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

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This study compared four decellularization protocols for small intestinal submucosa (dSIS), identifying an optimal method for effective cell removal while preserving scaffold integrity. The best dSIS method demonstrated excellent biocompatibility in a murine wound model, paving the way for skin repair applications.

Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Tissue Engineering
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Decellularized small intestinal submucosa (dSIS) is a promising biomaterial for tissue regeneration.
Effective decellularization requires balancing cellular removal with structural and mechanical integrity preservation.
Existing dSIS protocols vary, necessitating comparative evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the efficacy of four distinct decellularization protocols for small intestinal submucosa.
To evaluate decellularization performance based on residual DNA, collagen preservation, ultrastructure, and mechanical properties.
To identify an optimal dSIS preparation method for skin repair applications.

Main Methods:

Four published dSIS protocols were tested: detergent-based, chaotropic-salt-based, and sequential ionic/alkaline-acidic strategies.

Keywords:

ECM scaffold Small Intestinal Submucosa (SIS)biomimetic materials decellularization strategy skin repair tissue engineering wound healing

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Scaffold evaluation included residual DNA quantification, collagen assessment, scanning electron microscopy for ultrastructure, and mechanical testing.

The best-performing dSIS scaffold was implanted in a murine acute wound model.

Main Results:

The optimal decellularization protocol achieved the lowest residual DNA levels.
This protocol also demonstrated superior collagen retention, preserved scaffold architecture, and enhanced mechanical properties compared to others.
The selected dSIS scaffold exhibited good biocompatibility and tissue integration in a murine wound model at 10 days.

Conclusions:

A comparative framework for selecting dSIS preparation methods was established.
The optimized dSIS protocol shows potential for skin repair applications.
Further extensive testing in murine models is recommended before clinical translation.