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Hybrid poly-l-lactic acid/poly(e-caprolactone) nanofibrous scaffold can improve biochemical and molecular markers of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived hepatocyte-like cells

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posted on 2023-06-12, 08:55 authored by Naser Mobarra, Masoud Soleimani, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan, Samaneh Safarpour, Gordon FernsGordon Ferns, Reza Pakzad, Parvin Pasalar
A suitable alternative strategy for liver transplantation is the use of nanofibrous scaffolds together with stem cells. In this study, a random hybrid of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) and polycaprolactone (PCL) was used as a three-dimensional (3D) culture for hepatocyte-like cells (HLCs) differentiation and compared with routine culture (2D). The expression of the endodermal marker, FOXA2, was assessed on day 3 and the hepatic markers; albumin (ALB), alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT), and cytokeratin-18 (CK-18) were evaluated on day 18 by (qPCR). As well as, albumin, alpha-fetoprotein, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) uptake were evaluated by immunocytochemistry; moreover Periodic Acid-Schiff and Oil red were done by cell staining. In addition, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and urea production were evaluated by chemiluminescence and colorimetric assays. Light and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) microscope showed changes in the cells in 2D and 3D models. The gene expression of hepatic markers werewas significantly higher in the three-dimensional cultures. In addition, immunocytochemistry and cell staining showed that albumin, alpha-fetoprotein, LDL-uptake, Periodic Acid-Schiff, and Oil red were expressed in both cells derived on 2D and 3D. Furthermore, the evaluation of alpha-fetoprotein and urea secretion was significantly different between 2D and 3D strategies. These findings suggest that functionally cells cultured on a PLLA/PCL scaffold may be suitable for cell therapy and regenerative medicine.

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Journal

Journal of Cellular Physiology

ISSN

0021-9541

Publisher

Wiley

Issue

7

Volume

234

Page range

11247-11255

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  • BSMS Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-12-13

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2019-12-04

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-12-12

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