Improved in vitro endothelialization on nanostructured titania with tannin/glycosaminoglycan-based polyelectrolyte multilayers
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Sabino, Roberta M.
Kipper, Matt J.
Martins, Alessandro F.
Popat, Ketul C.
Date Issued
June 3, 2022
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Springer International Publishing
Citation
Sabino, Roberta M., Kipper, Matt J., Martins, Alessandro F. and Popat, Ketul C. 2022. "Improved in vitro endothelialization on nanostructured titania with tannin/glycosaminoglycan-based polyelectrolyte multilayers."
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Abstract
Abstract
Purpose
Blood compatibility of cardiovascular implants is still a major concern. Rapid endothelialization of these implant surfaces has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance hemocompatibility and prevent complications such as thrombus formation and restenosis. The successful endothelialization of implant surfaces mostly depends on the migration of endothelial cells (ECs), the differentiation of stem cells, and the inhibition of smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation. Our previous study demonstrated that nanostructured titania surfaces modified with polyelectrolyte multilayers based on tanfloc (a cationic tannin derivative) and glycosaminoglycans (heparin and hyaluronic acid) have improved antithrombogenic properties.
Methods
In this work, we used in vitro cell culture of ECs and SMCs to investigate the outcomes of these surface modifications on endothelialization. The cells were seeded on the surfaces, and their viability, adhesion, and proliferation were evaluated after 1, 3, and 5 days. Indirect immunofluorescent staining was used to determine the cellular expression of ECs through the presence of specific marker proteins after 7 and 10 days, and EC migration on the NT surfaces was also investigated.
Results
The surfaces modified with tanfloc and heparin showed enhanced EC adhesion, proliferation, and migration. However, SMC proliferation is not promoted by the surfaces. Therefore, these surfaces may promote endothelialization without stimulating SMC proliferation, which could improve the hemocompatibility without enhancing the risk of SMC proliferation leading to restenosis.
Conclusions
The surface modification here proposed is a promising candidate to be used in cardiovascular applications due to enhanced antithrombogenic and endothelialization properties.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Institute for Medical Engineering & Science
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s44164-022-00024-x
