An Improved Understanding of the Pathophysiology of Pelvic Organ Prolapse : A 3D In Vitro Model under Static and Mechanical Loading Conditions

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The suboptimal outcomes of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery illustrate the demand for improved therapies. However, their development is hampered by the limited knowledge on the cellular pathophysiology of POP. Current investigations, that are limited to tissues and 2D in vitro models, provide highly inconclusive results on how the extracellular matrix (ECM) metabolism and fibroblasts are affected in POP. This study uses a physiologically relevant 3D in vitro model to investigate the cellular pathophysiology of POP by determining the differences between POP and non-POP fibroblasts on ECM metabolism, proliferation, and fibroblast-to-myofibroblast (FMT) transition. This model, based on the synthetic and biomimetic polyisocyanide hydrogel, enables the incorporation of mechanical loading, which simulates the forces exerted on the pelvic floor. Under static conditions, 3D cultured POP fibroblasts are less proliferative, undergo FMT, and exhibit lower collagen and elastin contents compared to non-POP fibroblasts. However, under mechanical loading, the differences between POP and non-POP fibroblasts are less pronounced. This study contributes to the development of more comprehensive models that can accurately mimic the POP pathophysiology, which will aid in an enhanced understanding and may contribute to improved therapies in the future.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:13

Enthalten in:

Advanced healthcare materials - 13(2024), 8 vom: 26. März, Seite e2302905

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

van Velthoven, Melissa J J [VerfasserIn]
Gudde, Aksel N [VerfasserIn]
van der Kruit, Marit [VerfasserIn]
van Loon, Malou P C [VerfasserIn]
Rasing, Lissy [VerfasserIn]
Wagener, Frank A D T G [VerfasserIn]
Roovers, Jan-Paul [VerfasserIn]
Guler, Zeliha [VerfasserIn]
Kouwer, Paul H J [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

9007-34-5
Collagen
Extracellular matrix
Fibroblast‐to‐myofibroblast transition
Fibroblasts
In vitro models
Journal Article
Mechanical loading
Pelvic organ prolapse

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Date Completed 28.03.2024

Date Revised 28.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1002/adhm.202302905

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36709598X