Mitochondria-loaded alginate-based hydrogel accelerated angiogenesis in a rat model of acute myocardial infarction

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Here, mitochondria were isolated from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) after being treated with mitochondria-stimulating substrates, 50 μM metformin (Met), and 40 μM dichloroacetic acid (DCA). The isolated mitochondria (2 × 107 particles) were characterized and encapsulated inside 100 μl hydrogel composed of alginate (3 % w/v; Alg)/gelatin (Gel; 1 % w/v) enriched with 1 μM pyrrole (Pyr) solidified in the presence of 0.2 M FeCl3. The physicochemical properties and cytocompatibility of prepared hydrogels were assessed using FTIR, swelling, biodegradation, porosity assays, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The mitochondria-bearing hydrogel was injected into the ischemic area of rat hearts. FTIR absorption bands represented that the addition of FeCl3 led to polypyrrole (PPy) formation, polysaccharide oxidation, and interaction between Alg and Gel. SEM images exhibited porous structure and the size of pores was reduced in Alg/Gel + PPy group compared to Alg + PPy hydrogel. Based on the data, both Alg + PPy and Alg/Gel + PPy hydrogels can preserve the integrity and morphology of loaded mitochondria. It was noted that Alg/Gel + PPy hydrogel possessed a higher swelling ratio, degradation, and porosity compared to Alg + PPy group. Data confirmed that Alg/Gel + PPy hydrogel containing 1 μM Pyr yielded the highest survival rate compared to groups with 2 and 4 μM Pyr (p < 0.05). Injection of mitochondria-loaded Alg/Gel + PPy hydrogel yielded significant restoration of left ventricle thickness compared to the infarction, mitochondria, and Alg/Gel + PPy hydrogel groups 14 days post-injection (p < 0.05). Histological analyses revealed a significant increase of vWF+ capillaries and α-SMA+ arterioles in the mitochondria-loaded Alg/Gel + PPy hydrogel group (p < 0.05). Immunofluorescence imaging revealed the ability of rat cardiomyocytes to uptake mitochondria alone or after being loaded into Alg/Gel + PPy hydrogel. These effects were evident in the Alg/Gel + PPy group. Taken together, electroconductive Alg-based hydrogels are suitable platforms for the transplantation of cells and organelles and the regeneration of ischemic heart changes.

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Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:260

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International journal of biological macromolecules - 260(2024), Pt 2 vom: 20. Feb., Seite 129633

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Hassanpour, Parisa [VerfasserIn]
Sadeghsoltani, Fatemeh [VerfasserIn]
Haiaty, Sanya [VerfasserIn]
Zakeri, Ziba [VerfasserIn]
Saghebasl, Solmaz [VerfasserIn]
Izadpanah, Melika [VerfasserIn]
Boroumand, Safieh [VerfasserIn]
Mota, Ali [VerfasserIn]
Rahmati, Mohammad [VerfasserIn]
Rahbarghazi, Reza [VerfasserIn]
Talebi, Mehdi [VerfasserIn]
Rabbani, Shahram [VerfasserIn]
Tafti, Seyed Hossein Ahmadi [VerfasserIn]

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Alginate/gelatin + polypyrrole hydrogel
Alginates
Angiogenesis
Chlorides
Encapsulated mitochondria
Ferric Compounds
Ferric chloride
Hydrogels
Journal Article
Myocardial infarction
Polymers
Pyrroles
Rats
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Date Completed 28.02.2024

Date Revised 28.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

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10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129633

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NLM367436329