Rhonda Prisby1, Jean Ross2, Lynn Opdenaker3, Mary Ann McLane4, Seungyong Lee1, Xiangle Sun5, Sophie Guderian6. 1. Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas. 2. Delaware Biotechnology Institute, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware. 3. Center for Translational Cancer Research, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute at Christiana Care Health System, Newark, Delaware. 4. Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware. 5. Flow Cytometry & LCM Core Facility, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas. 6. Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To characterize ossified bone marrow blood vessels and confirm the presence of ossified particles (OSP) in humans and rodents. METHODS: Human bone marrow blood vessels were processed for scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Whole blood samples were collected from younger (26-39 years; n = 6) and older (55-63 years; n = 6) volunteers and male Fischer-344 rats (1 month, n = 7; 6 months, n = 7; 12 months, n = 7; 18-months, n = 6; 24 months, n = 8). OSP in the whole blood samples were sorted and imaged with microscopy to determine diameter, circularity, and solidity. Additionally, the chemical composition of OSP was determined via elemental analysis. RESULTS: SEM revealed two types of ossified bone marrow blood vessels: that is, "transitioning" and "ossified." OSP were adhered to the surface of transitioning vessels and theoretically gain access to and circulate within the blood. The majority of OSP were ≤15 μm in diameter, but many were of sufficient size to serve as emboli (ie, >15 μm).OSP were predominately oblong in shape and several had jagged tips and edges. CONCLUSIONS: We introduce a novel, bone-like blood particle that may be diagnostic of bone marrow blood vessel ossification. Further, OSP may associate with several disease states (eg, atherosclerosis).
OBJECTIVE: To characterize ossified bone marrow blood vessels and confirm the presence of ossified particles (OSP) in humans and rodents. METHODS:Human bone marrow blood vessels were processed for scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Whole blood samples were collected from younger (26-39 years; n = 6) and older (55-63 years; n = 6) volunteers and male Fischer-344 rats (1 month, n = 7; 6 months, n = 7; 12 months, n = 7; 18-months, n = 6; 24 months, n = 8). OSP in the whole blood samples were sorted and imaged with microscopy to determine diameter, circularity, and solidity. Additionally, the chemical composition of OSP was determined via elemental analysis. RESULTS: SEM revealed two types of ossified bone marrow blood vessels: that is, "transitioning" and "ossified." OSP were adhered to the surface of transitioning vessels and theoretically gain access to and circulate within the blood. The majority of OSP were ≤15 μm in diameter, but many were of sufficient size to serve as emboli (ie, >15 μm).OSP were predominately oblong in shape and several had jagged tips and edges. CONCLUSIONS: We introduce a novel, bone-like blood particle that may be diagnostic of bone marrow blood vessel ossification. Further, OSP may associate with several disease states (eg, atherosclerosis).
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