去端肽胶原介导小干扰RNA抑制大鼠静脉移植物内膜增生

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of using small interfering RNA targeting TF as a therapy for vein graft failure. Methods External jugular vein to carotid artery interposition vein grafts, which were applied to a low flow condition, were made in 120 Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 260 to 300 g. These rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, 30 rats each group. Group A was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> Select RNAi group. Group B was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> RNAi group. Group C was atelocollagen group. Group D was control group. Small interfering RNA mixed with atelocollagen was administrated to the external wall of grafted veins. The TF protein expression of vein gratis was analyzed by Western blot at 1, 3, 7, 14, and 28 d postoperatively, and by immunochemistry at 3 d postoperatively. The proliferation index was determined at 14 d postoperatively. Neointimal hyperplasia was evaluated at 28 d postoperatively. BLOCK-iTTM fluorescent oligo was used to confirm its stability and successful transfer into the vein graft wall at 3 and 7 d postoperatively for another group (n = 12). Results Fluorescence of BLOCK-iT<'TM> fluorescent align could be detected in the graft wall even at 7 d postoperatively. Knockdown of the TF expression was achieved by perivascular application of siRNA using atelocollagen. Compared with control group, the intima thickness at 28 d after grafting was significantly reduced (P ＜ 0.05). This phenomenon was preceded by significant reduction of cell proliferation in siRNA-treated grafts at 14 d postoperatively (P ＜0.05). Conclusion The expression of TF in vein grafts can be effectively inhibited by specific siRNAs using a atelocoilagen-based nonviral delivery approach/n vivo, so that the neointimal thickening can be prevented.     

去端肽胶原介导小干扰RNA抑制大鼠静脉移植物内膜增生

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of using small interfering RNA targeting TF as a therapy for vein graft failure. Methods External jugular vein to carotid artery interposition vein grafts, which were applied to a low flow condition, were made in 120 Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 260 to 300 g. These rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, 30 rats each group. Group A was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> Select RNAi group. Group B was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> RNAi group. Group C was atelocollagen group. Group D was control group. Small interfering RNA mixed with atelocollagen was administrated to the external wall of grafted veins. The TF protein expression of vein gratis was analyzed by Western blot at 1, 3, 7, 14, and 28 d postoperatively, and by immunochemistry at 3 d postoperatively. The proliferation index was determined at 14 d postoperatively. Neointimal hyperplasia was evaluated at 28 d postoperatively. BLOCK-iTTM fluorescent oligo was used to confirm its stability and successful transfer into the vein graft wall at 3 and 7 d postoperatively for another group (n = 12). Results Fluorescence of BLOCK-iT<'TM> fluorescent align could be detected in the graft wall even at 7 d postoperatively. Knockdown of the TF expression was achieved by perivascular application of siRNA using atelocollagen. Compared with control group, the intima thickness at 28 d after grafting was significantly reduced (P ＜ 0.05). This phenomenon was preceded by significant reduction of cell proliferation in siRNA-treated grafts at 14 d postoperatively (P ＜0.05). Conclusion The expression of TF in vein grafts can be effectively inhibited by specific siRNAs using a atelocoilagen-based nonviral delivery approach/n vivo, so that the neointimal thickening can be prevented.     

去端肽胶原介导小干扰RNA抑制大鼠静脉移植物内膜增生

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of using small interfering RNA targeting TF as a therapy for vein graft failure. Methods External jugular vein to carotid artery interposition vein grafts, which were applied to a low flow condition, were made in 120 Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 260 to 300 g. These rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, 30 rats each group. Group A was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> Select RNAi group. Group B was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> RNAi group. Group C was atelocollagen group. Group D was control group. Small interfering RNA mixed with atelocollagen was administrated to the external wall of grafted veins. The TF protein expression of vein gratis was analyzed by Western blot at 1, 3, 7, 14, and 28 d postoperatively, and by immunochemistry at 3 d postoperatively. The proliferation index was determined at 14 d postoperatively. Neointimal hyperplasia was evaluated at 28 d postoperatively. BLOCK-iTTM fluorescent oligo was used to confirm its stability and successful transfer into the vein graft wall at 3 and 7 d postoperatively for another group (n = 12). Results Fluorescence of BLOCK-iT<'TM> fluorescent align could be detected in the graft wall even at 7 d postoperatively. Knockdown of the TF expression was achieved by perivascular application of siRNA using atelocollagen. Compared with control group, the intima thickness at 28 d after grafting was significantly reduced (P ＜ 0.05). This phenomenon was preceded by significant reduction of cell proliferation in siRNA-treated grafts at 14 d postoperatively (P ＜0.05). Conclusion The expression of TF in vein grafts can be effectively inhibited by specific siRNAs using a atelocoilagen-based nonviral delivery approach/n vivo, so that the neointimal thickening can be prevented.     

去端肽胶原介导小干扰RNA抑制大鼠静脉移植物内膜增生

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of using small interfering RNA targeting TF as a therapy for vein graft failure. Methods External jugular vein to carotid artery interposition vein grafts, which were applied to a low flow condition, were made in 120 Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 260 to 300 g. These rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, 30 rats each group. Group A was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> Select RNAi group. Group B was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> RNAi group. Group C was atelocollagen group. Group D was control group. Small interfering RNA mixed with atelocollagen was administrated to the external wall of grafted veins. The TF protein expression of vein gratis was analyzed by Western blot at 1, 3, 7, 14, and 28 d postoperatively, and by immunochemistry at 3 d postoperatively. The proliferation index was determined at 14 d postoperatively. Neointimal hyperplasia was evaluated at 28 d postoperatively. BLOCK-iTTM fluorescent oligo was used to confirm its stability and successful transfer into the vein graft wall at 3 and 7 d postoperatively for another group (n = 12). Results Fluorescence of BLOCK-iT<'TM> fluorescent align could be detected in the graft wall even at 7 d postoperatively. Knockdown of the TF expression was achieved by perivascular application of siRNA using atelocollagen. Compared with control group, the intima thickness at 28 d after grafting was significantly reduced (P ＜ 0.05). This phenomenon was preceded by significant reduction of cell proliferation in siRNA-treated grafts at 14 d postoperatively (P ＜0.05). Conclusion The expression of TF in vein grafts can be effectively inhibited by specific siRNAs using a atelocoilagen-based nonviral delivery approach/n vivo, so that the neointimal thickening can be prevented.     

去端肽胶原介导小干扰RNA抑制大鼠静脉移植物内膜增生

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of using small interfering RNA targeting TF as a therapy for vein graft failure. Methods External jugular vein to carotid artery interposition vein grafts, which were applied to a low flow condition, were made in 120 Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 260 to 300 g. These rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, 30 rats each group. Group A was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> Select RNAi group. Group B was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> RNAi group. Group C was atelocollagen group. Group D was control group. Small interfering RNA mixed with atelocollagen was administrated to the external wall of grafted veins. The TF protein expression of vein gratis was analyzed by Western blot at 1, 3, 7, 14, and 28 d postoperatively, and by immunochemistry at 3 d postoperatively. The proliferation index was determined at 14 d postoperatively. Neointimal hyperplasia was evaluated at 28 d postoperatively. BLOCK-iTTM fluorescent oligo was used to confirm its stability and successful transfer into the vein graft wall at 3 and 7 d postoperatively for another group (n = 12). Results Fluorescence of BLOCK-iT<'TM> fluorescent align could be detected in the graft wall even at 7 d postoperatively. Knockdown of the TF expression was achieved by perivascular application of siRNA using atelocollagen. Compared with control group, the intima thickness at 28 d after grafting was significantly reduced (P ＜ 0.05). This phenomenon was preceded by significant reduction of cell proliferation in siRNA-treated grafts at 14 d postoperatively (P ＜0.05). Conclusion The expression of TF in vein grafts can be effectively inhibited by specific siRNAs using a atelocoilagen-based nonviral delivery approach/n vivo, so that the neointimal thickening can be prevented.     

去端肽胶原介导小干扰RNA抑制大鼠静脉移植物内膜增生

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of using small interfering RNA targeting TF as a therapy for vein graft failure. Methods External jugular vein to carotid artery interposition vein grafts, which were applied to a low flow condition, were made in 120 Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 260 to 300 g. These rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, 30 rats each group. Group A was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> Select RNAi group. Group B was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> RNAi group. Group C was atelocollagen group. Group D was control group. Small interfering RNA mixed with atelocollagen was administrated to the external wall of grafted veins. The TF protein expression of vein gratis was analyzed by Western blot at 1, 3, 7, 14, and 28 d postoperatively, and by immunochemistry at 3 d postoperatively. The proliferation index was determined at 14 d postoperatively. Neointimal hyperplasia was evaluated at 28 d postoperatively. BLOCK-iTTM fluorescent oligo was used to confirm its stability and successful transfer into the vein graft wall at 3 and 7 d postoperatively for another group (n = 12). Results Fluorescence of BLOCK-iT<'TM> fluorescent align could be detected in the graft wall even at 7 d postoperatively. Knockdown of the TF expression was achieved by perivascular application of siRNA using atelocollagen. Compared with control group, the intima thickness at 28 d after grafting was significantly reduced (P ＜ 0.05). This phenomenon was preceded by significant reduction of cell proliferation in siRNA-treated grafts at 14 d postoperatively (P ＜0.05). Conclusion The expression of TF in vein grafts can be effectively inhibited by specific siRNAs using a atelocoilagen-based nonviral delivery approach/n vivo, so that the neointimal thickening can be prevented.     

去端肽胶原介导小干扰RNA抑制大鼠静脉移植物内膜增生

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of using small interfering RNA targeting TF as a therapy for vein graft failure. Methods External jugular vein to carotid artery interposition vein grafts, which were applied to a low flow condition, were made in 120 Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 260 to 300 g. These rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, 30 rats each group. Group A was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> Select RNAi group. Group B was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> RNAi group. Group C was atelocollagen group. Group D was control group. Small interfering RNA mixed with atelocollagen was administrated to the external wall of grafted veins. The TF protein expression of vein gratis was analyzed by Western blot at 1, 3, 7, 14, and 28 d postoperatively, and by immunochemistry at 3 d postoperatively. The proliferation index was determined at 14 d postoperatively. Neointimal hyperplasia was evaluated at 28 d postoperatively. BLOCK-iTTM fluorescent oligo was used to confirm its stability and successful transfer into the vein graft wall at 3 and 7 d postoperatively for another group (n = 12). Results Fluorescence of BLOCK-iT<'TM> fluorescent align could be detected in the graft wall even at 7 d postoperatively. Knockdown of the TF expression was achieved by perivascular application of siRNA using atelocollagen. Compared with control group, the intima thickness at 28 d after grafting was significantly reduced (P ＜ 0.05). This phenomenon was preceded by significant reduction of cell proliferation in siRNA-treated grafts at 14 d postoperatively (P ＜0.05). Conclusion The expression of TF in vein grafts can be effectively inhibited by specific siRNAs using a atelocoilagen-based nonviral delivery approach/n vivo, so that the neointimal thickening can be prevented.     

去端肽胶原介导小干扰RNA抑制大鼠静脉移植物内膜增生

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of using small interfering RNA targeting TF as a therapy for vein graft failure. Methods External jugular vein to carotid artery interposition vein grafts, which were applied to a low flow condition, were made in 120 Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 260 to 300 g. These rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, 30 rats each group. Group A was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> Select RNAi group. Group B was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> RNAi group. Group C was atelocollagen group. Group D was control group. Small interfering RNA mixed with atelocollagen was administrated to the external wall of grafted veins. The TF protein expression of vein gratis was analyzed by Western blot at 1, 3, 7, 14, and 28 d postoperatively, and by immunochemistry at 3 d postoperatively. The proliferation index was determined at 14 d postoperatively. Neointimal hyperplasia was evaluated at 28 d postoperatively. BLOCK-iTTM fluorescent oligo was used to confirm its stability and successful transfer into the vein graft wall at 3 and 7 d postoperatively for another group (n = 12). Results Fluorescence of BLOCK-iT<'TM> fluorescent align could be detected in the graft wall even at 7 d postoperatively. Knockdown of the TF expression was achieved by perivascular application of siRNA using atelocollagen. Compared with control group, the intima thickness at 28 d after grafting was significantly reduced (P ＜ 0.05). This phenomenon was preceded by significant reduction of cell proliferation in siRNA-treated grafts at 14 d postoperatively (P ＜0.05). Conclusion The expression of TF in vein grafts can be effectively inhibited by specific siRNAs using a atelocoilagen-based nonviral delivery approach/n vivo, so that the neointimal thickening can be prevented.     

去端肽胶原介导小干扰RNA抑制大鼠静脉移植物内膜增生

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of using small interfering RNA targeting TF as a therapy for vein graft failure. Methods External jugular vein to carotid artery interposition vein grafts, which were applied to a low flow condition, were made in 120 Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 260 to 300 g. These rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, 30 rats each group. Group A was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> Select RNAi group. Group B was atelocollagen-TF Stealth<'TM> RNAi group. Group C was atelocollagen group. Group D was control group. Small interfering RNA mixed with atelocollagen was administrated to the external wall of grafted veins. The TF protein expression of vein gratis was analyzed by Western blot at 1, 3, 7, 14, and 28 d postoperatively, and by immunochemistry at 3 d postoperatively. The proliferation index was determined at 14 d postoperatively. Neointimal hyperplasia was evaluated at 28 d postoperatively. BLOCK-iTTM fluorescent oligo was used to confirm its stability and successful transfer into the vein graft wall at 3 and 7 d postoperatively for another group (n = 12). Results Fluorescence of BLOCK-iT<'TM> fluorescent align could be detected in the graft wall even at 7 d postoperatively. Knockdown of the TF expression was achieved by perivascular application of siRNA using atelocollagen. Compared with control group, the intima thickness at 28 d after grafting was significantly reduced (P ＜ 0.05). This phenomenon was preceded by significant reduction of cell proliferation in siRNA-treated grafts at 14 d postoperatively (P ＜0.05). Conclusion The expression of TF in vein grafts can be effectively inhibited by specific siRNAs using a atelocoilagen-based nonviral delivery approach/n vivo, so that the neointimal thickening can be prevented.     

Evaluation of corporal fibrosis in cadaveric pericardium and vein grafts for tunica albuginea substitution in rats

Abstract Aim: To evaluate the degree of corporal fibrosis in rats with cadaveric pericardium or vein as grafting materials for tunica albuginea substitution. Materials and methods: Thirty male Sprague-Dawley rats (300 g-325 g) were divided at random into 3 groups of 10 animals each: group 1 was the sham-operated controls and groups 2 and 3 underwent wedge excision of tunica albuginea and replacement with cadaveric pericardium and vein grafts, respectively. Four months later, rats were sacrificed and the penis removed to assess the degree of fibrosis using RT PCR technique for TGP-β1 mRNA expression. The tissues were fixed in 10 % formalin, paraffin-embedded and stained with Masson's trichrome and Verhoff's van Giesen for collagen and elastic fibers. Results: Four months after grafting, there was minimal fibrosis surrounding the patch in the vein graft rats and moderate fibrosis in the pericardial graft rats. The degree of penile fibrosis in the pericardial graft rats was significantly higher than that i