Multiparametric Optical Bioimaging Reveals the Fate of Epoxy Crosslinked Biomeshes in the Mouse Subcutaneous Implantation Model

Vadim Elagin*, Daria Kuznetsova, Ekaterina Grebenik, Denis A. Zolotov, Leonid Istranov, Tatiana Zharikova, Elena Istranova, Anastasia Polozova, Dmitry Reunov, Alexandr Kurkov, Anatoly Shekhter, Elvira R. Gafarova, Victor Asadchikov, Sergey M. Borisov, Ruslan I. Dmitriev, Elena Zagaynova, Peter Timashev

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Abstract

Biomeshes based on decellularized bovine pericardium (DBP) are widely used in reconstructive surgery due to their wide availability and the attractive biomechanical properties. However, their efficacy in clinical applications is often affected by the uncontrolled immunogenicity and proteolytic degradation. To address this issue, we present here in vivo multiparametric imaging analysis of epoxy crosslinked DBPs to reveal their fate after implantation. We first analyzed the structure of the crosslinked DBP using scanning electron microscopy and evaluated proteolytic stability and cytotoxicity. Next, using combination of fluorescence and hypoxia imaging, X-ray computed microtomography and histology techniques we studied the fate of DBPs after subcutaneous implantation in animals. Our approach revealed high resistance to biodegradation, gradual remodeling of a surrounding tissue forming the connective tissue capsule and calcification of crosslinked DBPs. These changes were concomitant to the development of hypoxia in the samples within 3 weeks after implantation and subsequent induction of angiogenesis and vascularization. Collectively, presented approach provides new insights on the transplantation of the epoxy crosslinked biomeshes, the risks associated with its applications in soft-tissue reconstruction and can be transferred to studies of other types of implants.

Original languageEnglish
Article number107
JournalFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Volume8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Feb 2020

Keywords

  • biomeshes
  • bovine pericardium
  • decellularized tissue
  • epoxy crosslinking
  • hypoxia
  • in vivo biodegradation
  • optical bioimaging
  • PLIM

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Bioengineering
  • Histology
  • Biomedical Engineering

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