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01-02-2011 | Original Article

In vivo growth of a bioengineered internal anal sphincter: comparison of growth factors for optimization of growth and survival

Authors: Eiichi A. Miyasaka, Shreya Raghavan, Robert R. Gilmont, Krittika Mittal, Sita Somara, Khalil N. Bitar, Daniel H. Teitelbaum

Published in: Pediatric Surgery International | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

Purpose

Our laboratory has developed and implanted a novel bioengineered internal anal sphincter (IAS) to treat anal incontinence. Fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) has been used in mice; however, the optimal growth factor for successful IAS implantation is unclear. This study compares several growth factors in order to optimize IAS viability and functionality.

Methods

Bioengineered IAS rings were implanted subcutaneously into the dorsum of wildtype C57Bl/6 mice, with an osmotic pump dispensing FGF-2, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), or platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) (n = 4 per group). Control mice received IAS implants but no growth factor. The IAS was harvested approximately 25 days post-implantation. Tissue was subjected to physiologic testing, then histologically analyzed. Muscle phenotype was confirmed by immunofluorescence.

Results

All implants supplemented with growth factors maintained smooth muscle phenotype. Histological scores, blood vessel density and muscle fiber thickness were all markedly better with growth factors. Neovascularization was comparable between the three growth factors. Basal tonic force of the constructs was highest with VEGF or PDGF.

Conclusion

All growth factors demonstrated excellent performance. As our ultimate goal is clinical implantation, our strong results with PDGF, a drug approved for use in the United States and the European Union, pave the way for translating bioengineered IAS implantation to the clinical realm.

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Title: In vivo growth of a bioengineered internal anal sphincter: comparison of growth factors for optimization of growth and survival
Authors: Eiichi A. Miyasaka
Shreya Raghavan
Robert R. Gilmont
Krittika Mittal
Sita Somara
Khalil N. Bitar
Daniel H. Teitelbaum
Publication date: 01-02-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Surgery International / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Electronic ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-010-2786-z

At a glance: The STEP trials

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In vivo growth of a bioengineered internal anal sphincter: comparison of growth factors for optimization of growth and survival

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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