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67. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie
89. Tagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie
44. Tagung des Berufsverbandes der Fachärzte für Orthopädie

11. bis 16.11.2003, Messe/ICC Berlin

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Surface Motion as a New Loading Concept to Induce Superficial Zone Protein / Lubricin Expression in Tissue Engineered Cartilage

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  • corresponding author Sibylle Grad - AO Research Institute, Clavadelerstrasse, 7270, Davos Platz, Phone: +41 (0)81 414 23 90, Fax: +41 (0)81 414 22 88
  • K. Gorna - Polymer Research, AO Research Institute, Davos, Switzerland
  • S. Gogolewski - Polymer Research, AO Research Institute, Davos, Switzerland
  • M.A. Wimmer - Department of Orthopaedics, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, USA
  • M. Alini - Biochemistry and Cell Biology, AO Research Institute, Davos, Switzerland

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und orthopädische Chirurgie. Berufsverband der Fachärzte für Orthopädie. 67. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie, 89. Tagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie und 44. Tagung des Berufsverbandes der Fachärzte für Orthopädie. Berlin, 11.-16.11.2003. Düsseldorf, Köln: German Medical Science; 2003. Doc03dguO24-3

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Published: November 11, 2003

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Introduction

Dynamic loading is a valuable tool for in vitro conditioning of tissue engineered cartilage grafts. Surface motion may provide additional stimulation. In the present study the effect of cyclic compression and surface motion on gene expression of chondrocytes seeded onto polymer scaffolds was investigated, with specific emphasis on SZP/lubricin, which is thought to play a key role in maintaining a functional articular surface and joint lubrication.

Methods

Cylindrical (8mmx4mm) polyurethane scaffolds were seeded with bovine articular chondrocytes and subjected to cyclic compression and/or surface motion, which was accomplished by rotation of a ceramic hip ball over the construct surface. After loading (2x1h/day for 3 days), the mRNA expression of SZP/lubricin was analysed by real-time PCR and compared to mRNA levels of free swelling constructs. SZP/lubricin immunoreactivity of culture media was determined by western blot analysis.

Results

Dynamic compression had no effect on SZP/lubricin gene expression; surface motion significantly up-regulated its expression, independent of additional compressive loading. SZP/lubricin was detected only in media of constructs exposed to surface motion.

Discussion

The results of this study indicate that reciprocating sliding is a potent modulator of SZP/lubricin expression. Applied surface motion may therefore be a useful tool for growing cartilage-like constructs with a functional surface.