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JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
卷 13, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
BIOMED CENTRAL LTD
DOI: 10.1186/s13018-018-0781-6
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Epidural fibrosis; Laminectomy; TGF-beta; Biomaterials
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- Spinal Spanish Society (GEER) grant
Background: TGF-beta has been described as a mediator of fibrosis and scarring. Several studies achieved reduction in experimental scarring through the inhibition of TGF-beta. Fibroblasts have been defined as the cell population originating fibrosis, blocking fibroblast invasion may impair epidural fibrosis appearance. For this purpose, biocompatible materials used as mechanical barriers and a TGF-beta inhibitor peptide were evaluated in the reduction of epidural fibrosis. Methods: A L6 laminectomy was performed in 40 New Zealand white rabbits. Divided into four groups, each rabbit was assigned to receive either collagen sponge scaffold (CS group), gelatin-based gel (GCP group), P144 (R) (iTGF beta group), or left untreated (control group). Four weeks after surgery, cell density, collagen content, and new bone formation of the scar area were determined by histomorphometry. Two experienced pathologists scored dura mater adhesion, scar density, and inflammatory infiltrate in a blinded manner. Results: In all groups, laminectomy site was filled with fibrous tissue and the dura mater presented adhesions. Only GCP group presented a significant reduction in collagen content and scar density. Conclusion: GCP treatment reduces epidural fibrosis although did not prevent dura mater adhesion completely.
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