A perfusion decellularization heart model - an interesting tool for cell-matrix interaction studies

Objective. In this paper, we present a technique for whole human, pig, or rat heart decellularization in order to obtain a tool for cell-matrix interaction studies and to obtain the extracellular matrix scaffold with applications to the study of cardiac connective tissue architecture for tissue bioe...

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Main Authors: Mihai Meșină, Ion Mîndrilă, Cristian Meșină, Cosmin Vasile Obleagă, Octavian Istrătoaie
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Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
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Online Access:https://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1144&context=jmms
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author Mihai Meșină
Ion Mîndrilă
Cristian Meșină
Cosmin Vasile Obleagă
Octavian Istrătoaie
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description Objective. In this paper, we present a technique for whole human, pig, or rat heart decellularization in order to obtain a tool for cell-matrix interaction studies and to obtain the extracellular matrix scaffold with applications to the study of cardiac connective tissue architecture for tissue bioengineering. Material and methods. In order to achieve tissue decellularization we present two separate protocols, the first for large animal hearts (e.g., pig hearts) and human hearts, the second for smaller hearts (e.g., rat hearts). We have performed the cardiac decellularization technique on 20 pig hearts, 5 human hearts, and 20 rat hearts. Results. The decellularization technique on the heart was assessed through histological examination. Conclusion. Although the decellularization technique on the heart is currently under development, this process affords the possibility of developing research in the fields of biomaterials, tissue engineering, and cardiac cell cultures.
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spelling doaj-art-581de5e461e44e89a127158f4266c0242025-08-20T03:19:34ZengMDPI AGJournal of Mind and Medical Sciences2392-76742019-05-016113714210.22543/7674.61.P137142A perfusion decellularization heart model - an interesting tool for cell-matrix interaction studiesMihai MeșinăIon MîndrilăCristian MeșinăCosmin Vasile ObleagăOctavian IstrătoaieObjective. In this paper, we present a technique for whole human, pig, or rat heart decellularization in order to obtain a tool for cell-matrix interaction studies and to obtain the extracellular matrix scaffold with applications to the study of cardiac connective tissue architecture for tissue bioengineering. Material and methods. In order to achieve tissue decellularization we present two separate protocols, the first for large animal hearts (e.g., pig hearts) and human hearts, the second for smaller hearts (e.g., rat hearts). We have performed the cardiac decellularization technique on 20 pig hearts, 5 human hearts, and 20 rat hearts. Results. The decellularization technique on the heart was assessed through histological examination. Conclusion. Although the decellularization technique on the heart is currently under development, this process affords the possibility of developing research in the fields of biomaterials, tissue engineering, and cardiac cell cultures.https://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1144&context=jmmsdecellularization techniquetissue engineeringcardiac cell cultures.
spellingShingle Mihai Meșină
Ion Mîndrilă
Cristian Meșină
Cosmin Vasile Obleagă
Octavian Istrătoaie
A perfusion decellularization heart model - an interesting tool for cell-matrix interaction studies
Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences
decellularization technique
tissue engineering
cardiac cell cultures.
title A perfusion decellularization heart model - an interesting tool for cell-matrix interaction studies
title_full A perfusion decellularization heart model - an interesting tool for cell-matrix interaction studies
title_fullStr A perfusion decellularization heart model - an interesting tool for cell-matrix interaction studies
title_full_unstemmed A perfusion decellularization heart model - an interesting tool for cell-matrix interaction studies
title_short A perfusion decellularization heart model - an interesting tool for cell-matrix interaction studies
title_sort perfusion decellularization heart model an interesting tool for cell matrix interaction studies
topic decellularization technique
tissue engineering
cardiac cell cultures.
url https://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1144&context=jmms
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