Hybrid nanocomposite as a chest wall graft with improved integration by adipose-derived stem cells

Sci Rep. 2019 Jul 29;9(1):10910. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-47441-9.

Abstract

Surgery of the chest wall is potentially required to cover large defects after removal of malignant tumours. Usually, inert and non-degradable Gore-Tex serves to replace the missing tissue. However, novel biodegradable materials combined with stem cells are available that stimulate the healing. Based on poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid and amorphous calcium phosphate nanoparticles (PLGA/aCaP) and pure PLGA, a dual layer biodegradable hybrid nanocomposite was generated. Mouse adipose-derived stem cells were cultered on electrospun disks (ASCs of C57BL/6), and biomechanical tests were performed. The cell-seeded scaffolds were engrafted in C57BL/LY5.1 mice to serve as a chest wall substitute. Cell invasion into the bi-layered material, extent of CD45+ cells, inflammatory response, neo-vascularization and ECM composition were determined at 1 and 2 months post-surgery, respectively. The bi-layered hybrid nanocomposite was stable after a 2-week in vitro culture, in contrast to PLGA/aCaP without a PLGA layer. There was a complete biointegration and good vascularization in vivo. The presence of ASCs attracted more CD45+ cells (hematopoietic origin) compared to cell-free scaffolds. Inflammatory reaction was similar for both groups (±ASCs) at 8 weeks. A bi-layered hybrid nanocomposite fabricated of electrospun PLGA/aCaP and a reinforcing layer of pristine PLGA is an ideal scaffold for chest wall reconstruction. It is stable and allows a proper host tissue integration. If ASCs are seeded, they attract more CD45+ cells, supporting the regeneration process.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Calcium Phosphates / therapeutic use
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Male
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation / methods*
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / cytology
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Nanocomposites / therapeutic use*
  • Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer / therapeutic use
  • Thoracic Wall / transplantation*
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Tissue Scaffolds*
  • Transplants / transplantation*
  • Wound Healing

Substances

  • Calcium Phosphates
  • amorphous calcium phosphate
  • Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer