Fundamental considerations for designing endothelialized in vitro models of thrombosis

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Endothelialized in vitro models for cardiovascular disease have contributed greatly to our current understanding of the complex molecular mechanisms underlying thrombosis. To further elucidate these mechanisms, it is important to consider which fundamental aspects to incorporate into an in vitro model. In this review, we will focus on the design of in vitro endothelialized models of thrombosis. Expanding our understanding of the relation and interplay between the different pathways involved will rely in part on complex models that incorporate endothelial cells, blood, the extracellular matrix, and flow. Importantly, the use of tissue-specific endothelial cells will help in understanding the heterogeneity in thrombotic responses between different vascular beds. The dynamic and complex responses of endothelial cells to different shear rates underlines the importance of incorporating appropriate shear in in vitro models. Alterations in vascular extracellular matrix composition, availability of bioactive molecules, and gradients in concentration and composition of these molecules can all regulate the function of both endothelial cells and perivascular cells. Factors modulating these elements in in vitro models should therefore be considered carefully depending on the research question at hand. As the complexity of in vitro models increases, so can the variability. A bottom-up approach to designing such models will remain an important tool for researchers studying thrombosis. As new techniques are continuously being developed and new pathways are brought to light, research question-dependent considerations will have to be made regarding what aspects of thrombosis to include in in vitro models.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:236

Enthalten in:

Thrombosis research - 236(2024) vom: 26. Apr., Seite 179-190

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lemmens, Titus P [VerfasserIn]
Bröker, Vanessa [VerfasserIn]
Rijpkema, Minke [VerfasserIn]
Hughes, Christopher C W [VerfasserIn]
Schurgers, Leon J [VerfasserIn]
Cosemans, Judith M E M [VerfasserIn]

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ECM
Endothelium
Journal Article
Review
Shear stress
Thrombosis models

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Date Completed 01.04.2024

Date Revised 01.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.thromres.2024.03.004

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NLM369500385