Effects of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma on Cell Viability and Collagen Synthesis in Injured Human Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Effects of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma on Cell Viability and Collagen Synthesis in Injured Human Anterior Cruciate Ligament
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自体富血小板血浆对损伤人体前十字韧带细胞活力和胶原合成的影响
DOI:
10.2106/jbjs.i.01158
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发表时间:
2010-12-15
影响因子:
5.3
通讯作者:
Takahashi, Kazuhisa
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作者:
Fallouh, Louay;Nakagawa, Koichi;Takahashi, Kazuhisa
Background: Platelet-rich plasma is a fraction of plasma in which platelets are concentrated. It is reported to represent a source of multiple growth factors that promote tissue repair. In anticipation of the eventual testing of platelet-rich plasma in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-deficient patients, we examined the effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma on human ACL cell function in vitro.Methods: Fresh blood and ACL remnants were obtained from four patients who underwent ACL reconstruction surgery. Platelet-poor plasma and platelet-rich plasma were prepared from the blood samples. The concentrations of various growth factors in each preparation were tested with use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Isolated ACL cells were cultured in the presence of 5% fetal bovine serum, 5% platelet-poor clot releasate, 5% platelet-rich clot releasate, or 10% platelet-rich clot releasate. Platelet-rich plasma and platelet-poor plasma releasates were applied to the ACL cells from the same patient autologously. Cell viability and collagen synthesis in each group were analyzed, and semiquantitative gene-expression assays for type-I and III collagen were also performed.Results: The concentrations of the main growth factors (transforming growth factor-beta, platelet-derived growth factor, epidermal growth factor, and vascular endothelial growth factor) were much higher in platelet-rich clot releasate than in platelet-poor clot releasate. In vitro treatment of ACL cells with platelet-rich clot releasate resulted in a significant increase in cell number compared with platelet-poor clot releasate. Total collagen production by the platelet-rich clot releasate-treated cells was significantly higher than that of the platelet-poor clot releasate-treated cells only because of enhanced cell proliferation. There was no significant effect of platelet-rich clot releasate treatment on gene expression for type-I collagen, but expression of type-III collagen was significantly enhanced by the treatment with platelet-rich clot releasate.Conclusions: These results suggest that autologous platelet-rich plasma can enhance ACL cell viability and function in vitro.