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      Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Transplantation Induces Regeneration of Large and Full-Thickness Cartilage Defect of the Temporomandibular Joint

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          Abstract

          Objective

          Cartilage damage (CD) in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) continues being a major problem in maxillofacial field. Evidence suggests that cellular therapy may be used for repairing CD in the TMJ.

          Design

          A murine model of condyle CD (CCD) was generated in the TMJ to evaluate the capacity of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to induce cartilage regeneration in CCD. A large CCD was surgically created in a condyle head of the TMJ of C57BL/6 mice. Human MSC embedded into preclotted platelet-rich plasma (PRP) were placed on the surface of CCD. As controls, untreated CCD and exposed TMJ condyle (sham) were used. After 6 weeks, animals were sacrificed, and each mandibular condyle was removed and CCD healing was assessed macroscopically and histologically.

          Results

          Macroscopic observation of CCD treated with MSC showed the presence of cartilage-like tissue in the CCD site. Histological analysis showed a complete repair of the articular surface with the presence of cartilage-like tissue and subchondral bone filling the CCD area. Chondrocytes were observed into collagen and glycosaminoglycans extracellular matrix filling the repaired tissue. There was no evidence of subchondral bone sclerosis. Untreated CCD showed denudated osteochondral lesions without signs of cartilage repair. Histological analysis showed the absence of tissue formation over the CCD.

          Conclusions

          Transplantation of MSC induces regeneration of TMJ-CCD. These results provide strong evidence to use MSC as potential treatment in patients with cartilage lesions in the TMJ.

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          CARTILAGE
          CARTILAGE
          SAGE Publications
          1947-6035
          1947-6043
          June 04 2020
          : 194760352092671
          Affiliations
          [1 ]Unidad de Terapia Celular, Laboratorio de Patología Celular y Molecular, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas (IVIC), Caracas, Miranda, Venezuela
          Article
          10.1177/1947603520926711
          ddb0164e-bfc7-4b46-af05-682dfd51f92d
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