Journal
BIOMATERIALS
Volume 32, Issue 19, Pages 4433-4442Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2011.02.055
Keywords
Human larynx; Acellular matrix; Decellularization protocol; Mechanical properties; Morphological properties; Angiogenesis
Funding
- region Tuscany (Italy) [pd 239-28/04/2009, delibera GRT 1210/08]
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To date, only two human laryngeal allotransplants have been reported and, although they were successful, both patients required life-long immunosuppression. A bioengineered human larynx could represent a possible alternative to allotransplantation. Human larynxes were decellularized enzymatically to obtain acellular matrices. Histological and molecular analysis demonstrated that all cellular components and nuclear material were removed. SEM showed that decellularized matrices retained the hierarchical structures of the native larynx, and mechanical tests demonstrated that the decellularization did not significantly impaired the biomechanically properties of the obtained matrices. Immunohistochemical staining found residual angiogenic factors after decellularization, and CAM analysis demonstrated that acellular laryngeal scaffolds induce a strong in vivo angiogenic response. Using a decellularization method, we are now able to obtain, in a short and clinically useful time, natural bioengineered laryngeal scaffolds which could be use for partial or total implantation in humans. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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