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The effect of human amnion epithelial cells on lung development and inflammation in preterm lambs exposed to antenatal inflammation

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PLOS ONE
卷 16, 期 6, 页码 -

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PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253456

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  1. NHMRC [1077769, 1077691: TJM 1043294]
  2. NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence [1057514]
  3. Victorian Government's Operational Infrastructure Support Program
  4. West Australian Government's Medical and Health Research Infrastructure Fund
  5. Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
  6. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
  7. ICU Medical
  8. National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia [1077769, 1077691, 1057514] Funding Source: NHMRC

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The study showed that postnatal administration of a single dose of human amnion epithelial cells (hAECs) stimulated a pulmonary immune response in preterm lambs born after intrauterine inflammation, reducing lung tissue injury without affecting ventilator requirements.
Background Lung inflammation and impaired alveolarization are hallmarks of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). We hypothesize that human amnion epithelial cells (hAECs) are anti-inflammatory and reduce lung injury in preterm lambs born after antenatal exposure to inflammation. Methods Pregnant ewes received either intra-amniotic lipopolysaccharide (LPS, from E.coli 055:B5; 4mg) or saline (Sal) on day 126 of gestation. Lambs were delivered by cesarean section at 128 d gestation (term similar to 150 d). Lambs received intravenous hAECs (LPS/hAECs: n = 7; 30x10(6) cells) or equivalent volumes of saline (LPS/Sal, n = 10; or Sal/Sal, n = 9) immediately after birth. Respiratory support was gradually de-escalated, aimed at early weaning from mechanical ventilation towards unassisted respiration. Lung tissue was collected 1 week after birth. Lung morphology was assessed and mRNA levels for inflammatory mediators were measured. Results Respiratory support required by LPS/hAEC lambs was not different to Sal/Sal or LPS/Sal lambs. Lung tissue:airspace ratio was lower in the LPS/Sal compared to Sal/Sal lambs (P<0.05), but not LPS/hAEC lambs. LPS/hAEC lambs tended to have increased septation in their lungs versus LPS/Sal (P = 0.08). Expression of inflammatory cytokines was highest in LPS/hAECs lambs. Conclusions Postnatal administration of a single dose of hAECs stimulates a pulmonary immune response without changing ventilator requirements in preterm lambs born after intrauterine inflammation.

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