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Engineering Bone and Cartilage for ASCs and Scaffolds
Principal Investigator
Peter Letourneau MD
Peter Letourneau MD
Year
2006
2006
Institution
University of Nevada
University of Nevada
Funding Mechanism
Basic Research Grant
Basic Research Grant
Focus Area
Tissue Engineering
Tissue Engineering
Abstract
Rabbit adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) can be used to generate clinically useful autologous bone and cartilage constructs when seeded on appropriate biocompatible scaffolds. Specific Goals: 1. To generate osteocytes and chondrocytes from rabbit ASCs in vitro on biocompatible tissue scaffolds, both biodegradable and soluble (poly (lactide-co-glycolide acid) (PLGA)), and biodegradable but insoluble (MEDPOR®). 2. To apply the above techniques to an in vivo model through the implantion of cell-impregnated scaffolds in rabbits, and then study the effects of the in vivo microenvironment on the biologic behavior of the implants. This research will provide valuable data on engineering connective tissue constructs from autologous tissue. Our ultimate goal is to extend these techniques to future projects in humans, in order to improve outcomes in patients requiring reconstructive surgery following cancer resection, traumatic injuries, and degenerative diseases.
Rabbit adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) can be used to generate clinically useful autologous bone and cartilage constructs when seeded on appropriate biocompatible scaffolds. Specific Goals: 1. To generate osteocytes and chondrocytes from rabbit ASCs in vitro on biocompatible tissue scaffolds, both biodegradable and soluble (poly (lactide-co-glycolide acid) (PLGA)), and biodegradable but insoluble (MEDPOR®). 2. To apply the above techniques to an in vivo model through the implantion of cell-impregnated scaffolds in rabbits, and then study the effects of the in vivo microenvironment on the biologic behavior of the implants. This research will provide valuable data on engineering connective tissue constructs from autologous tissue. Our ultimate goal is to extend these techniques to future projects in humans, in order to improve outcomes in patients requiring reconstructive surgery following cancer resection, traumatic injuries, and degenerative diseases.