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| International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology |
Int J Clin Exp Pathol 1(5):426-434;2008
Original Article
In Vitro Healing of Avascular Meniscal Injuries with Fresh and Frozen Plugs Treated
with TGF-β1 and IGF-1 in Sheep
Iñigo Izal, Purificación Ripalda, Carlos A Acosta and Francisco Forriol
Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain and Research Area, Fremap, Majadahonda, Spain.
Received 10 Oct 2007; Accepted with revision 16 Dec 2007; Available online 1 January 2008
Abstract: We studied the effect of freezing and inserting meniscal plugs in lesions generated in the avascular area of sheep menisci
maintained in vitro, and whether the healing process can be improved by adding growth factors TGF-β1 and IGF-1. Thirty six menisci
obtained from healthy 3 months-old sheep were cultured in 6 well plates and holes were perforated in the avascular area. Meniscal
plugs, either fresh or frozen at -20ºC for 1 month, were used to fill in the lesions, and then cultured in the presence or absence of TGF-β1
or IGF-1 for 8 weeks. Samples stained with Massons trichrome were analyzed to evaluate the attachment of the plug and the cell density
of the tissue. BrdU immunohistochemistry was performed to identify the proliferation of meniscal cells. Both growth factors improved
considerably the cell density of implanted plugs. TGF-β1 increased significantly the attachment of both fresh and frozen plugs, but it had
no effect on meniscal cell proliferation. In contrast, IGF-1 had no effect on the attachment, but did increase significantly the number of
proliferating cells in the surface of the host meniscus and the inserted plug. In conclusion, frozen plugs can survive if treated with either
TGF-β1 or IGF-1. The combination of TGF-β1 and IGF-1 could aid in the repairing of the avascular meniscal injuries, as they are capable
of promoting the attachment of tissue, and increasing the proliferation of meniscal cells. (IJCEP710006).
Key Words: TGF-β1, IGF1, meniscus, avascular injury, sheep, tissue engineering
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Address all correspondences to: Francisco Forriol, MD, PhD, Research Area - Hospital FREMAP, Ctra Pozuelo 61, 28220 Majadahonda,
Madrid, Spain. Phone: +34 91 626 5811; E-mail: fforriol@gmail.com.
Original Article
In Vitro Healing of Avascular Meniscal Injuries with Fresh and Frozen Plugs Treated
with TGF-β1 and IGF-1 in Sheep
Iñigo Izal, Purificación Ripalda, Carlos A Acosta and Francisco Forriol
Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain and Research Area, Fremap, Majadahonda, Spain.
Received 10 Oct 2007; Accepted with revision 16 Dec 2007; Available online 1 January 2008
Abstract: We studied the effect of freezing and inserting meniscal plugs in lesions generated in the avascular area of sheep menisci
maintained in vitro, and whether the healing process can be improved by adding growth factors TGF-β1 and IGF-1. Thirty six menisci
obtained from healthy 3 months-old sheep were cultured in 6 well plates and holes were perforated in the avascular area. Meniscal
plugs, either fresh or frozen at -20ºC for 1 month, were used to fill in the lesions, and then cultured in the presence or absence of TGF-β1
or IGF-1 for 8 weeks. Samples stained with Massons trichrome were analyzed to evaluate the attachment of the plug and the cell density
of the tissue. BrdU immunohistochemistry was performed to identify the proliferation of meniscal cells. Both growth factors improved
considerably the cell density of implanted plugs. TGF-β1 increased significantly the attachment of both fresh and frozen plugs, but it had
no effect on meniscal cell proliferation. In contrast, IGF-1 had no effect on the attachment, but did increase significantly the number of
proliferating cells in the surface of the host meniscus and the inserted plug. In conclusion, frozen plugs can survive if treated with either
TGF-β1 or IGF-1. The combination of TGF-β1 and IGF-1 could aid in the repairing of the avascular meniscal injuries, as they are capable
of promoting the attachment of tissue, and increasing the proliferation of meniscal cells. (IJCEP710006).
Key Words: TGF-β1, IGF1, meniscus, avascular injury, sheep, tissue engineering
Full Text PDF
Address all correspondences to: Francisco Forriol, MD, PhD, Research Area - Hospital FREMAP, Ctra Pozuelo 61, 28220 Majadahonda,
Madrid, Spain. Phone: +34 91 626 5811; E-mail: fforriol@gmail.com.