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Cell-free multi-layered collagen-based scaffolds demonstrate layer specific regeneration of functional osteochondral tissue in caprine joints

Levingstone, Tanya J. orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-9751-2314, Ramesh, Ashwanth, Brady, Robert T., Brama, Pieter A.J., Clodagh, Kearney orcid logoORCID: 0000-0003-1518-5151, John P., Gleeson and O'Brien, Fergal J. orcid logoORCID: 0000-0003-2030-8005 (2016) Cell-free multi-layered collagen-based scaffolds demonstrate layer specific regeneration of functional osteochondral tissue in caprine joints. Biomaterials, 87 . pp. 69-81. ISSN 0142-9612

Abstract
Developing repair strategies for osteochondral tissue presents complex challenges due to its interfacial nature and complex zonal structure, consisting of subchondral bone, intermediate calcified cartilage and the superficial cartilage regions. In this study, the long term ability of a multi-layered biomimetic collagen-based scaffold to repair osteochondral defects is investigated in a large animal model: namely critical sized lateral trochlear ridge (TR) and medial femoral condyle (MC) defects in the caprine stifle joint. The study thus presents the first data in a clinically applicable large animal model. Scaffold fixation and early integration was demonstrated at 2 weeks post implantation. Macroscopic analysis demonstrated improved healing in the multi-layered scaffold group compared to empty defects and a market approved synthetic polymer osteochondral scaffold groups at 6 and 12 months post implantation. Radiological analysis demonstrated superior subchondral bone formation in both defect sites in the multi-layered scaffold group as early as 3 months, with complete regeneration of subchondral bone by 12 months. Histological analysis confirmed the formation of well-structured subchondral trabecular bone and hyaline-like cartilage tissue in the multi-layered scaffold group by 12 months with restoration of the anatomical tidemark. Demonstration of improved healing following treatment with this natural polymer scaffold, through the recruitment of host cells with no requirement for pre-culture, shows the potential of this device for the treatment of patients presenting with osteochondal lesions.
Metadata
Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Tissue engineering; Collagen; In vivo; Osteochondral; Cartilage; Caprine model
Subjects:UNSPECIFIED
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Engineering and Computing > School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Publisher:Elsevier
Official URL:https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.02....
Copyright Information:© 2016 Elsevier
Use License:This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. View License
Funders:Enterprise Ireland Proof of Concept Award (PC/2007/331), Commercialisation Fund Technology Development Award (CFTD/2009/0104), Innovation Partnership Award (IP/2014/0162), Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)/Health Research Board (HRB) Translational Research Award (TRA/2011/19) for funding.
ID Code:27281
Deposited On:30 May 2022 17:30 by Thomas Murtagh . Last Modified 10 Jan 2023 15:04
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