3D stem cells-laden cytoniches for cartilage defect in rabbit / 中华骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To culture UC-MSCs with 3D TableTrix TM stem cell microcarrier and further evaluate the effects on cartilage defect of knee joint in rabbit model. Methods:UC-MSCs were cultured in 3D TableTrix TM system for 7 d. The cell viability was evaluated and characteristics of UC-MSCs were identified. The safety of 3D 3D TableTrix TM system was further evaluated by subcutaneous implantation in nude mice. Twelve New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into control group and experimental group. The experimental group was placed in 3D TableTrix TM with UC-MSCs. At 3 and 6 months after the operation, the samples were taken for general observation, HE, toluidine blue, Masson staining for comparative observation. According to the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRs), general evaluation and histological score was evaluated quantitatively. Results:The UC-MSCs survived well in 3D TableTrix TM system. There was no dead cell with dead/live staining after 7 d culture. UC-MSCs proliferated in 3D TableTrix TM system. After digestion, the UC-MSCs were identified to maintain the characteristics of MSCs. After 28 d of subcutaneous implantation in nude mice, agglomerations were formed and covered with fibrous membrane. HE staining showed that the 3D TableTrix TM scaffold structure was complete and neovascularized. In vivo study, 3D TableTrix TM was used to fill the cartilage defect. At 3 and 6 months after operation, the effects on cartilage repair in the experimental group was better than that in the control group. The overall score of ICRS (3 month, 8.50±0.58 vs 4.50±0.58; 6 months, 11.25±0.96 vs 8.75±0.50, P<0.05) and histological score of the experimental group were higher than that of the control group (3 month, 11.00±2.16 vs 5.25±0.50; 6 month 17.00±0.82 vs 11.25±0.96, P<0.05). Conclusions:3D TableTrix TM microcarrier provides an ideal microenvironment for stem cell culture, and that can be used in the treatment of cartilage defects.