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  1. Article ; Online: Creation of Laryngeal Grafts from Primary Human Cells and Decellularized Laryngeal Scaffolds.

    Moser, Philipp T / Gerli, Mattia / Diercks, Gillian R / Evangelista-Leite, Daniele / Charest, Jonathan M / Gershlak, Joshua R / Ren, Xi / Gilpin, Sarah E / Jank, Bernhard J / Gaudette, Glenn R / Hartnick, Christopher J / Ott, Harald C

    Tissue engineering. Part A

    2020  Volume 26, Issue 9-10, Page(s) 543–555

    Abstract: Current reconstruction methods of the laryngotracheal segment fail to replace the complex functions of the human larynx. Bioengineering approaches to reconstruction have been limited by the complex tissue compartmentation of the larynx. We attempted to ... ...

    Abstract Current reconstruction methods of the laryngotracheal segment fail to replace the complex functions of the human larynx. Bioengineering approaches to reconstruction have been limited by the complex tissue compartmentation of the larynx. We attempted to overcome this limitation by bioengineering laryngeal grafts from decellularized canine laryngeal scaffolds recellularized with human primary cells under one uniform culture medium condition. First, we developed laryngeal scaffolds which were generated by detergent perfusion-decellularization over 9 days and preserved their glycosaminoglycan content and biomechanical properties of a native larynx. After subcutaneous implantations in rats for 14 days, the scaffolds did not elicit a CD3 lymphocyte response. We then developed a uniform culture medium that strengthened the endothelial barrier over 5 days after an initial growth phase. Simultaneously, this culture medium supported airway epithelial cell and skeletal myoblast growth while maintaining their full differentiation and maturation potential. We then applied the uniform culture medium composition to whole laryngeal scaffolds seeded with endothelial cells from both carotid arteries and external jugular veins and generated reendothelialized arterial and venous vascular beds. Under the same culture medium, we bioengineered epithelial monolayers onto laryngeal mucosa and repopulated intrinsic laryngeal muscle. We were then able to demonstrate early muscle formation in an intramuscular transplantation model in immunodeficient mice. We supported formation of three humanized laryngeal tissue compartments under one uniform culture condition, possibly a key factor in developing complex, multicellular, ready-to-transplant tissue grafts. Impact Statement For patients undergoing laryngectomy, no reconstruction methods are available to restore the complex functions of the human larynx. The first promising preclinical results have been achieved with the use of biological scaffolds fabricated from decellularized tissue. However, the complexity of laryngeal tissue composition remains a hurdle to create functional viable grafts, since previously each cell type requires tailored culture conditions. In this study, we report the
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cell Differentiation/physiology ; Cell Proliferation/physiology ; Cells, Cultured ; Dogs ; Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells ; Humans ; Laryngeal Muscles/cytology ; Larynx/cytology ; Male ; Mice, SCID ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Tissue Engineering/methods ; Tissue Scaffolds/chemistry
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2420582-5
    ISSN 1937-335X ; 1937-3341
    ISSN (online) 1937-335X
    ISSN 1937-3341
    DOI 10.1089/ten.TEA.2019.0128
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  2. Article ; Online: Design of a Fibrin Microthread-Based Composite Layer for Use in a Cardiac Patch.

    Chrobak, Megan O / Hansen, Katrina J / Gershlak, Joshua R / Vratsanos, Maria / Kanellias, Marianne / Gaudette, Glenn R / Pins, George D

    ACS biomaterials science & engineering

    2017  Volume 3, Issue 7, Page(s) 1394–1403

    Abstract: The ability to modulate the mechanical properties, and cell alignment within a cardiac patch without hindering cell functionality may have significant impact on developing therapies for treating myocardial infarctions. We developed fibrin-based composite ...

    Abstract The ability to modulate the mechanical properties, and cell alignment within a cardiac patch without hindering cell functionality may have significant impact on developing therapies for treating myocardial infarctions. We developed fibrin-based composite layers comprising aligned microthreads distributed uniformly throughout a hydrogel. Increasing the microthread volume fraction (∼5%, 11% and 22%) significantly increased the moduli of the scaffolds (20.6 ± 8.1, 46.4 ± 23.0, and 97.5 ± 49.3 kPa, respectively),
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-01-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2373-9878
    ISSN (online) 2373-9878
    DOI 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.6b00547
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  3. Article ; Online: Optical Method to Quantify Mechanical Contraction and Calcium Transients of Human Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes.

    Hansen, Katrina J / Favreau, John T / Gershlak, Joshua R / Laflamme, Michael A / Albrecht, Dirk R / Gaudette, Glenn R

    Tissue engineering. Part C, Methods

    2017  Volume 23, Issue 8, Page(s) 445–454

    Abstract: Differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells into cardiomyocytes (hPS-CMs) holds promise for myocardial regeneration therapies, drug discovery, and models of cardiac disease. Potential cardiotoxicities may affect hPS-CM mechanical contraction ... ...

    Abstract Differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells into cardiomyocytes (hPS-CMs) holds promise for myocardial regeneration therapies, drug discovery, and models of cardiac disease. Potential cardiotoxicities may affect hPS-CM mechanical contraction independent of calcium signaling. Herein, a method using an image capture system is described to measure hPS-CM contractility and intracellular calcium concurrently, with high spatial and temporal resolution. The image capture system rapidly alternates between brightfield and epifluorescent illumination of contracting cells. Mechanical contraction is quantified by a speckle tracking algorithm applied to brightfield image pairs, whereas calcium transients are measured by a fluorescent calcium reporter. This technique captured changes in contractile strain, calcium transients, and beat frequency of hPS-CMs over 21 days in culture, as well as acute responses to isoproterenol and Cytochalasin D. The technique described above can be applied without the need to alter the culture platform, allowing for determination of hPS-CM behavior over weeks in culture for drug discovery and myocardial regeneration applications.
    MeSH term(s) Aniline Compounds/metabolism ; Biomechanical Phenomena/drug effects ; Calcium/metabolism ; Fluorescence ; Humans ; Isoproterenol/pharmacology ; Myocardial Contraction/drug effects ; Myocytes, Cardiac/cytology ; Myocytes, Cardiac/drug effects ; Myocytes, Cardiac/metabolism ; Optics and Photonics/methods ; Pluripotent Stem Cells/cytology ; Pluripotent Stem Cells/drug effects ; Time Factors ; Xanthenes/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Aniline Compounds ; Fluo 4 ; Xanthenes ; Isoproterenol (L628TT009W) ; Calcium (SY7Q814VUP)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-06-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2420585-0
    ISSN 1937-3392 ; 1937-3384
    ISSN (online) 1937-3392
    ISSN 1937-3384
    DOI 10.1089/ten.TEC.2017.0190
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  4. Article ; Online: Biofunctionalized Plants as Diverse Biomaterials for Human Cell Culture.

    Fontana, Gianluca / Gershlak, Joshua / Adamski, Michal / Lee, Jae-Sung / Matsumoto, Shion / Le, Hau D / Binder, Bernard / Wirth, John / Gaudette, Glenn / Murphy, William L

    Advanced healthcare materials

    2017  Volume 6, Issue 8

    Abstract: The commercial success of tissue engineering products requires efficacy, cost effectiveness, and the possibility of scaleup. Advances in tissue engineering require increased sophistication in the design of biomaterials, often challenging the current ... ...

    Abstract The commercial success of tissue engineering products requires efficacy, cost effectiveness, and the possibility of scaleup. Advances in tissue engineering require increased sophistication in the design of biomaterials, often challenging the current manufacturing techniques. Interestingly, several of the properties that are desirable for biomaterial design are embodied in the structure and function of plants. This study demonstrates that decellularized plant tissues can be used as adaptable scaffolds for culture of human cells. With simple biofunctionalization technique, it is possible to enable adhesion of human cells on a diverse set of plant tissues. The elevated hydrophilicity and excellent water transport abilities of plant tissues allow cell expansion over prolonged periods of culture. Moreover, cells are able to conform to the microstructure of the plant frameworks, resulting in cell alignment and pattern registration. In conclusion, the current study shows that it is feasible to use plant tissues as an alternative feedstock of scaffolds for mammalian cells.
    MeSH term(s) Cell Culture Techniques/methods ; Cell Line ; Humans ; Marantaceae/chemistry ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/cytology ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism ; Petroselinum/chemistry ; Tissue Scaffolds/chemistry
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-03-20
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2649576-4
    ISSN 2192-2659 ; 2192-2640
    ISSN (online) 2192-2659
    ISSN 2192-2640
    DOI 10.1002/adhm.201601225
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  5. Article ; Online: Crossing kingdoms: Using decellularized plants as perfusable tissue engineering scaffolds.

    Gershlak, Joshua R / Hernandez, Sarah / Fontana, Gianluca / Perreault, Luke R / Hansen, Katrina J / Larson, Sara A / Binder, Bernard Y K / Dolivo, David M / Yang, Tianhong / Dominko, Tanja / Rolle, Marsha W / Weathers, Pamela J / Medina-Bolivar, Fabricio / Cramer, Carole L / Murphy, William L / Gaudette, Glenn R

    Biomaterials

    2017  Volume 125, Page(s) 13–22

    Abstract: Despite significant advances in the fabrication of bioengineered scaffolds for tissue engineering, delivery of nutrients in complex engineered human tissues remains a challenge. By taking advantage of the similarities in the vascular structure of plant ... ...

    Abstract Despite significant advances in the fabrication of bioengineered scaffolds for tissue engineering, delivery of nutrients in complex engineered human tissues remains a challenge. By taking advantage of the similarities in the vascular structure of plant and animal tissues, we developed decellularized plant tissue as a prevascularized scaffold for tissue engineering applications. Perfusion-based decellularization was modified for different plant species, providing different geometries of scaffolding. After decellularization, plant scaffolds remained patent and able to transport microparticles. Plant scaffolds were recellularized with human endothelial cells that colonized the inner surfaces of plant vasculature. Human mesenchymal stem cells and human pluripotent stem cell derived cardiomyocytes adhered to the outer surfaces of plant scaffolds. Cardiomyocytes demonstrated contractile function and calcium handling capabilities over the course of 21 days. These data demonstrate the potential of decellularized plants as scaffolds for tissue engineering, which could ultimately provide a cost-efficient, "green" technology for regenerating large volume vascularized tissue mass.
    MeSH term(s) Batch Cell Culture Techniques/instrumentation ; Cell-Free System/chemistry ; Cells, Cultured ; Equipment Design ; Extracellular Matrix/chemistry ; Humans ; Perfusion/methods ; Petroselinum/chemistry ; Plant Leaves/chemistry ; Plant Vascular Bundle/chemistry ; Spinacia oleracea/chemistry ; Stem Cells/cytology ; Stem Cells/physiology ; Tissue Engineering/instrumentation ; Tissue Engineering/methods ; Tissue Scaffolds
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-02-10
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 603079-8
    ISSN 1878-5905 ; 0142-9612
    ISSN (online) 1878-5905
    ISSN 0142-9612
    DOI 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2017.02.011
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  6. Article ; Online: Creation of a Bioengineered Skin Flap Scaffold with a Perfusable Vascular Pedicle.

    Jank, Bernhard J / Goverman, Jeremy / Guyette, Jacques P / Charest, Jon M / Randolph, Mark / Gaudette, Glenn R / Gershlak, Joshua R / Purschke, Martin / Javorsky, Emilia / Nazarian, Rosalynn M / Leonard, David A / Cetrulo, Curtis L / Austen, William G / Ott, Harald C

    Tissue engineering. Part A

    2017  Volume 23, Issue 13-14, Page(s) 696–707

    Abstract: Full-thickness skin loss is a challenging problem due to limited reconstructive options, demanding 75 million surgical procedures annually in the United States. Autologous skin grafting is the gold standard treatment, but results in donor-site morbidity ... ...

    Abstract Full-thickness skin loss is a challenging problem due to limited reconstructive options, demanding 75 million surgical procedures annually in the United States. Autologous skin grafting is the gold standard treatment, but results in donor-site morbidity and poor aesthetics. Numerous skin substitutes are available on the market to date, however, none truly functions as full-thickness skin due to lack of a vascular network. The creation of an autologous full-thickness skin analogue with a vascular pedicle would result in a paradigm shift in the management of wounds and in reconstruction of full-thickness skin defects. To create a clinically relevant foundation, we generated an acellular skin flap scaffold (SFS) with a perfusable vascular pedicle of clinically relevant size by perfusion decellularization of porcine fasciocutaneous flaps. We then analyzed the yielded SFS for mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and regenerative potential in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, we assessed the immunological response using an in vivo model. Finally, we recellularized the vascular compartment of an SFS and reconnected it to a recipient's blood supply to test for perfusability. Perfusion decellularization removed all cellular components with preservation of native extracellular matrix composition and architecture. Biaxial testing revealed preserved mechanical properties. Immunologic response and biocompatibility assessed via implantation and compared with native xenogenic skin and commercially available dermal substitutes revealed rapid neovascularization and complete tissue integration. Composition of infiltrating immune cells showed no evidence of allorejection and resembled the inflammatory phase of wound healing. Implantation into full-thickness skin defects demonstrated good tissue integration and skin regeneration without cicatrization. We have developed a protocol for the generation of an SFS of clinically relevant size, containing a vascular pedicle, which can be utilized for perfusion decellularization and, ultimately, anastomosis to the recipient vascular system after precellularization. The observed favorable immunological response and good tissue integration indicate the substantial regenerative potential of this platform.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Materials Testing ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Skin ; Surgical Flaps ; Swine ; Swine, Miniature ; Tissue Scaffolds/chemistry
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2420582-5
    ISSN 1937-335X ; 1937-3341
    ISSN (online) 1937-335X
    ISSN 1937-3341
    DOI 10.1089/ten.TEA.2016.0487
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  7. Article ; Online: Bioengineering Human Myocardium on Native Extracellular Matrix.

    Guyette, Jacques P / Charest, Jonathan M / Mills, Robert W / Jank, Bernhard J / Moser, Philipp T / Gilpin, Sarah E / Gershlak, Joshua R / Okamoto, Tatsuya / Gonzalez, Gabriel / Milan, David J / Gaudette, Glenn R / Ott, Harald C

    Circulation research

    2015  Volume 118, Issue 1, Page(s) 56–72

    Abstract: Rationale: More than 25 million individuals have heart failure worldwide, with ≈4000 patients currently awaiting heart transplantation in the United States. Donor organ shortage and allograft rejection remain major limitations with only ≈2500 hearts ... ...

    Abstract Rationale: More than 25 million individuals have heart failure worldwide, with ≈4000 patients currently awaiting heart transplantation in the United States. Donor organ shortage and allograft rejection remain major limitations with only ≈2500 hearts transplanted each year. As a theoretical alternative to allotransplantation, patient-derived bioartificial myocardium could provide functional support and ultimately impact the treatment of heart failure.
    Objective: The objective of this study is to translate previous work to human scale and clinically relevant cells for the bioengineering of functional myocardial tissue based on the combination of human cardiac matrix and human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes.
    Methods and results: To provide a clinically relevant tissue scaffold, we translated perfusion-decellularization to human scale and obtained biocompatible human acellular cardiac scaffolds with preserved extracellular matrix composition, architecture, and perfusable coronary vasculature. We then repopulated this native human cardiac matrix with cardiomyocytes derived from nontransgenic human induced pluripotent stem cells and generated tissues of increasing 3-dimensional complexity. We maintained such cardiac tissue constructs in culture for 120 days to demonstrate definitive sarcomeric structure, cell and matrix deformation, contractile force, and electrical conduction. To show that functional myocardial tissue of human scale can be built on this platform, we then partially recellularized human whole-heart scaffolds with human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes. Under biomimetic culture, the seeded constructs developed force-generating human myocardial tissue and showed electrical conductivity, left ventricular pressure development, and metabolic function.
    Conclusions: Native cardiac extracellular matrix scaffolds maintain matrix components and structure to support the seeding and engraftment of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes and enable the bioengineering of functional human myocardial-like tissue of multiple complexities.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Bioengineering/methods ; Cell Differentiation/physiology ; Extracellular Matrix/physiology ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Myocardium/cytology ; Pluripotent Stem Cells/physiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-10-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 80100-8
    ISSN 1524-4571 ; 0009-7330 ; 0931-6876
    ISSN (online) 1524-4571
    ISSN 0009-7330 ; 0931-6876
    DOI 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.115.306874
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  8. Article: Crossing kingdoms: Using decellularized plants as perfusable tissue engineering scaffolds

    Gershlak, Joshua R / Bernard Y.K. Binder / Carole L. Cramer / David M. Dolivo / Fabricio Medina-Bolivar / Gianluca Fontana / Glenn R. Gaudette / Katrina J. Hansen / Luke R. Perreault / Marsha W. Rolle / Pamela J. Weathers / Sara A. Larson / Sarah Hernandez / Tanja Dominko / Tianhong Yang / William L. Murphy

    Biomaterials. 2017 May, v. 125

    2017  

    Abstract: Despite significant advances in the fabrication of bioengineered scaffolds for tissue engineering, delivery of nutrients in complex engineered human tissues remains a challenge. By taking advantage of the similarities in the vascular structure of plant ... ...

    Abstract Despite significant advances in the fabrication of bioengineered scaffolds for tissue engineering, delivery of nutrients in complex engineered human tissues remains a challenge. By taking advantage of the similarities in the vascular structure of plant and animal tissues, we developed decellularized plant tissue as a prevascularized scaffold for tissue engineering applications. Perfusion-based decellularization was modified for different plant species, providing different geometries of scaffolding. After decellularization, plant scaffolds remained patent and able to transport microparticles. Plant scaffolds were recellularized with human endothelial cells that colonized the inner surfaces of plant vasculature. Human mesenchymal stem cells and human pluripotent stem cell derived cardiomyocytes adhered to the outer surfaces of plant scaffolds. Cardiomyocytes demonstrated contractile function and calcium handling capabilities over the course of 21 days. These data demonstrate the potential of decellularized plants as scaffolds for tissue engineering, which could ultimately provide a cost-efficient, “green” technology for regenerating large volume vascularized tissue mass.
    Keywords calcium ; cardiomyocytes ; cost effectiveness ; endothelial cells ; humans ; nutrients ; plant tissues ; plants (botany) ; stem cells ; tissue engineering ; tissue scaffolds
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2017-05
    Size p. 13-22.
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 603079-8
    ISSN 0142-9612
    ISSN 0142-9612
    DOI 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2017.02.011
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  9. Article: Patterns of supervision in supermarkets and their relative degrees of effectiveness

    Gershlak, Allen J

    Patterns of supervision in supermarkets and their relationship to productivity and profitability , p. 68-101

    1974  , Page(s) 68–101

    Author's details Allen J. Gershlak
    Publisher Hofstra Univ
    Publishing place Hempstead
    Document type Article
    Note mit Bibliogr.
    Database ECONomics Information System

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