Journal article
Effect of transforming growth factor-β1 on bone regeneration in critical-sized bone defects after irradiation of host tissues
American journal of veterinary research, Vol.66(6), pp.1039-1045
06/01/2005
DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.2005.66.1039
Abstract
Abstract
Objective
—To determine whether sustained release
of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 from a gelatin
hydrogel would enhance bone regeneration in critical-sized
long-bone defects and overcome inhibitory
effects of preoperative irradiation.
Animals
—24 adult New Zealand White rabbits.
Procedure
—Rabbits were allocated to 2 groups.
Twelve rabbits received localized megavoltage radiation
to the right ulna by use of a cobalt 60 teletherapy
unit, and 12 rabbits received no irradiation. Then, a
1.5-cm defect was aseptically created in the right ulna
of each rabbit. Gelatin hydrogel that contained 5 µg of
adsorbed recombinant-human (rh) TGF-β1 was placed
in the defect of 12 rabbits (6 irradiated and 6 nonirradiated),
and the other 12 rabbits received hydrogel
without rhTGF-β1. Rabbits were euthanatized 10
weeks after surgery. New bone formation within the
defect was analyzed by use of nondecalcified histomorphometric
methods. A 1-way ANOVA was used to
compare differences among groups.
Results
—New bone formation within the defect was
significantly greater in TGF-β1–treated rabbits than in rabbits
treated with hydrogel carrier alone. Local delivery of
rhTGF-β1 via a hydrogel carrier in irradiated defects
resulted in amounts of bone formation similar to those
for nonirradiated defects treated by use of rhTGF-β1.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance
—Local delivery
of TGF-β1 by use of a hydrogel carrier appears to have
therapeutic potential for enhancing bone formation in
animals after radiation treatments.
Impact for Human Medicine
—This technique may
be of value for treating human patients at risk for
delayed bone healing because of prior radiation therapy.
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Am J Vet Res
2005;66:1039–1045)
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Effect of transforming growth factor-β1 on bone regeneration in critical-sized bone defects after irradiation of host tissues
- Creators
- Nicole P. Ehrhart - Colorado State UniversityLiu HongAbby L. MorganJoAnn A. EurellRussell D. Jamison
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of veterinary research, Vol.66(6), pp.1039-1045
- DOI
- 10.2460/ajvr.2005.66.1039
- ISSN
- 0002-9645
- eISSN
- 1943-5681
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/01/2005
- Academic Unit
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Prosthodontics; Craniofacial Anomalies Research Center; Dental Research
- Record Identifier
- 9984367756102771
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