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Evaluation of the Biocompatibility and Endothelial Differentiation Capacity of Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Polyethylene Glycol Nanogold Composites.

Authors :
Hung HS
Yang YC
Kao WC
Yeh CA
Chang KB
Tang CM
Hsieh HH
Lee HT
Source :
Polymers [Polymers (Basel)] 2021 Dec 06; Vol. 13 (23). Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Dec 06.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) such as atherosclerosis, where inflammation occurs in the blood vessel wall, are one of the major causes of death worldwide. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)-based treatment coupled with nanoparticles is considered to be a potential and promising therapeutic strategy for vascular regeneration. Thus, angiogenesis enhanced by nanoparticles is of critical concern. In this study, Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) incorporated with 43.5 ppm of gold (Au) nanoparticles was prepared for the evaluation of biological effects through in vitro and in vivo assessments. The physicochemical properties of PEG and PEG-Au nanocomposites were first characterized by UV-Vis spectrophotometry (UV-Vis), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFMs). Furthermore, the reactive oxygen species scavenger ability as well as the hydrophilic property of the nanocomposites were also investigated. Afterwards, the biocompatibility and biological functions of the PEG-Au nanocomposites were evaluated through in vitro assays. The thin coating of PEG containing 43.5 ppm of Au nanoparticles induced the least platelet and monocyte activation. Additionally, the cell behavior of MSCs on PEG-Au 43.5 ppm coating demonstrated better cell proliferation, low ROS generation, and enhancement of cell migration, as well as protein expression of the endothelialization marker CD31, which is associated with angiogenesis capacity. Furthermore, anti-inflammatory and endothelial differentiation ability were both evaluated through in vivo assessments. The evidence demonstrated that PEG-Au 43.5 ppm implantation inhibited capsule formation and facilitated the expression of CD31 in rat models. TUNEL assay also indicated that PEG-Au nanocomposites would not induce significant cell apoptosis. The above results elucidate that the surface modification of PEG-Au nanomaterials may enable them to serve as efficient tools for vascular regeneration grafts.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2073-4360
Volume :
13
Issue :
23
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Polymers
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34883774
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13234265