Miguel González-Andrades1, Victor Carriel2, Mario Rivera-Izquierdo2, Ingrid Garzón2, Elena González-Andrades2, Santiago Medialdea3, Miguel Alaminos2, Antonio Campos2. 1. Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Histology, University of Granada, Spain and Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, Spain ; Division of Ophthalmology, University Hospital San Cecilio, Granada, Spain. 2. Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Histology, University of Granada, Spain and Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, Spain. 3. Division of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain.
Abstract
PURPOSE: In this work, we decellularized whole porcine corneas including the sclerocorneal limbus (SCL) and we evaluated regional differences in order to identify an efficient method to decellularize whole corneas for future clinical use. METHODS: We analyzed the efficiency of four decellularization protocols based on benzalkonium chloride (BAK), Igepal, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), and Triton X-100 detergents on whole porcine corneas. RESULTS: Results showed that the decellularization efficiency of most protocols was low, with the specific protocol resulting in more efficient levels of decellularization being 0.1% SDS for 48 hours, especially in the medium and posterior cornea regions. A significant correlation was found between the decellularization efficiency and the concentration of agent used (P = 0.0174; r = 0.1540), but not for the incubation time (P > 0.05). The analysis of cornea components preservation demonstrated that all protocols were able to preserve the integrity of the Bowman's layer and Descemet's membrane. Although the collagen structure was partially altered, the global decellularization groups showing highest preservation of the ECM collagen contents and orientation were Igepal and SDS, with differences among the three regions of the cornea. All global groups showed high levels of proteoglycan and glycoprotein preservation after decellularization, with the best results were found in the SDS group followed by the Igepal group. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that very powerful protocols are necessary for whole-cornea decellularization. For the generation of lamelar corneas for clinical use, decellularization regional differences should be taken into account. TRANSLATIONAL RELEVANCE: Decellularized whole corneas may be potential therapeutic agents for lamelar keratoplasty.
PURPOSE: In this work, we decellularized whole porcine corneas including the sclerocorneal limbus (SCL) and we evaluated regional differences in order to identify an efficient method to decellularize whole corneas for future clinical use. METHODS: We analyzed the efficiency of four decellularization protocols based on benzalkonium chloride (BAK), Igepal, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), and Triton X-100 detergents on whole porcine corneas. RESULTS: Results showed that the decellularization efficiency of most protocols was low, with the specific protocol resulting in more efficient levels of decellularization being 0.1% SDS for 48 hours, especially in the medium and posterior cornea regions. A significant correlation was found between the decellularization efficiency and the concentration of agent used (P = 0.0174; r = 0.1540), but not for the incubation time (P > 0.05). The analysis of cornea components preservation demonstrated that all protocols were able to preserve the integrity of the Bowman's layer and Descemet's membrane. Although the collagen structure was partially altered, the global decellularization groups showing highest preservation of the ECM collagen contents and orientation were Igepal and SDS, with differences among the three regions of the cornea. All global groups showed high levels of proteoglycan and glycoprotein preservation after decellularization, with the best results were found in the SDS group followed by the Igepal group. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that very powerful protocols are necessary for whole-cornea decellularization. For the generation of lamelar corneas for clinical use, decellularization regional differences should be taken into account. TRANSLATIONAL RELEVANCE: Decellularized whole corneas may be potential therapeutic agents for lamelar keratoplasty.
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