PMID- 29499096 OWN - NLM STAT- MEDLINE DCOM- 20191108 LR - 20191108 IS - 1932-7005 (Electronic) IS - 1932-6254 (Linking) VI - 12 IP - 5 DP - 2018 May TI - Functional collagen conduits combined with human mesenchymal stem cells promote regeneration after sciatic nerve transection in dogs. PG - 1285-1296 LID - 10.1002/term.2660 [doi] AB - Numerous studies have focused on the development of novel and innovative approaches for the treatment of peripheral nerve injury using artificial nerve guide conduits. In this study, we attempted to bridge 3.5-cm defects of the sciatic nerve with a longitudinally oriented collagen conduit (LOCC) loaded with human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs). The LOCC contains a bundle of longitudinally aligned collagenous fibres enclosed in a hollow collagen tube. Our previous studies showed that an LOCC combined with neurotrophic factors enhances peripheral nerve regeneration. However, it remained unknown whether an LOCC seeded with hUC-MSCs could also promote regeneration. In this study, using various histological and electrophysiological analyses, we found that an LOCC provides mechanical support to newly growing nerves and functions as a structural scaffold for cells, thereby stimulating sciatic nerve regeneration. The LOCC and hUC-MSCs synergistically promoted regeneration and improved the functional recovery in a dog model of sciatic nerve injury. Therefore, the combined use of an LOCC and hUC-MSCs might have therapeutic potential for the treatment of peripheral nerve injury. CI - Copyright (c) 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. FAU - Cui, Yi AU - Cui Y AD - Reproductive and Genetic Center of National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China. AD - Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. FAU - Yao, Yao AU - Yao Y AD - Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. FAU - Zhao, Yannan AU - Zhao Y AD - Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. FAU - Xiao, Zhifeng AU - Xiao Z AD - Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. FAU - Cao, Zongfu AU - Cao Z AD - Reproductive and Genetic Center of National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China. FAU - Han, Sufang AU - Han S AD - Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. FAU - Li, Xing AU - Li X AD - Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. FAU - Huan, Yong AU - Huan Y AD - State Key Laboratory of Nonlinear Mechanics (LNM), Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. FAU - Pan, Juli AU - Pan J AD - Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. FAU - Dai, Jianwu AU - Dai J AUID- ORCID: 0000-0002-3379-9053 AD - Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. LA - eng PT - Journal Article PT - Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't DEP - 20180325 PL - England TA - J Tissue Eng Regen Med JT - Journal of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine JID - 101308490 RN - 9007-34-5 (Collagen) SB - IM MH - Animals MH - Cells, Cultured MH - Collagen/*pharmacology MH - Dogs MH - Electrophysiological Phenomena/drug effects MH - Humans MH - *Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation MH - Mesenchymal Stem Cells/*cytology/ultrastructure MH - Muscles/drug effects MH - *Nerve Regeneration MH - Sciatic Nerve/drug effects/*injuries/*physiopathology/ultrastructure MH - Tissue Scaffolds/*chemistry OTO - NOTNLM OT - dog OT - human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) OT - longitudinally oriented collagen conduit (LOCC) OT - nerve regeneration OT - sciatic nerve EDAT- 2018/03/03 06:00 MHDA- 2019/11/09 06:00 CRDT- 2018/03/03 06:00 PHST- 2017/03/21 00:00 [received] PHST- 2018/01/08 00:00 [revised] PHST- 2018/02/17 00:00 [accepted] PHST- 2018/03/03 06:00 [pubmed] PHST- 2019/11/09 06:00 [medline] PHST- 2018/03/03 06:00 [entrez] AID - 10.1002/term.2660 [doi] PST - ppublish SO - J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 2018 May;12(5):1285-1296. doi: 10.1002/term.2660. Epub 2018 Mar 25.