Pogozhykh, O.; Hofmann, N.; Gryshkov, O.; von Kaisenberg, C.; Mueller, M. et al.: Repeated freezing procedures preserve structural and functional properties of amniotic membrane for application in ophthalmology. In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) 21 (2020), Nr. 11, 4029. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21114029
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For decades, the unique regenerative properties of the human amniotic membrane (hAM) have been successfully utilized in ophthalmology. As a directly applied biomaterial, the hAM should be available in a ready to use manner in clinical settings. However, an extended period of time is obligatory for performing quality and safety tests. Hence, the low temperature storage of the hAM is a virtually inevitable step in the chain from donor retrieval to patient application. At the same time, the impact of subzero temperatures carries an increased risk of irreversible alterations of the structure and composition of biological objects. In the present study, we performed a comprehensive analysis of the hAM as a medicinal product; this is intended for a novel strategy of application in ophthalmology requiring a GMP production protocol including double freezing– thawing cycles. We compared clinically relevant parameters, such as levels of growth factors and extracellular matrix proteins content, morphology, ultrastructure and mechanical properties, before and after one and two freezing cycles. It was found that epidermal growth factor (EGF), transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-ß1), hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), hyaluronic acid, and laminin could be detected in all studied conditions without significant differences. Additionally, histological and ultrastructure analysis, as well as transparency and mechanical tests, demonstrated that properties of the hAM required to support therapeutic efficacy in ophthalmology are not impaired by dual freezing. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. | |
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Publikationsstatus: | publishedVersion |
Erstveröffentlichung: | 2020 |
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