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ArticleFrontiers in cardiovascular medicine2023

Periadventitial β-aminopropionitrile-loaded nanofibers reduce fibrosis and improve arteriovenous fistula remodeling in rats.

Brandon Applewhite, Aavni Gupta, Yuntao Wei, Xiaofeng Yang, Laisel Martinez, Miguel G Rojas, Fotios Andreopoulos, Roberto I Vazquez-Padron

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Article in Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6citing papers in PubMed
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Brandon ApplewhiteDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States.
Aavni GuptaDepartment of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States.
Yuntao WeiDepartment of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States.
Xiaofeng YangLewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
Laisel MartinezDepartment of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States.
Miguel G RojasDepartment of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States.
Fotios AndreopoulosDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States.
Roberto I Vazquez-PadronDepartment of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States.
University of Miami · USTemple University · US

Funding

Medical Scientist Training ProgramT32GM145462 · NIGMS · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI ALESSIA FORNONI, Daniel Jon Liebl · 2022 to 2026
$3.9M
The Role of Vascular Calprotectin in Arteriovenous Fistula MaturationR01DK132888 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI Roberto Irenardo Vazquez Padron · 2022 to 2026
$2.1M
Dual Role of Lysyl Oxidase in Arteriovenous Fistula FailureR01DK121227 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI SHIU, YAN-TING E., VAZQUEZ PADRON, ROBERTO IRENARDO · 2019 to 2023
$2.1M
Vascular Progenitor Cells in Arteriovenous Fistula StenosisR01DK098511 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI ANDREOPOULOS, FOTIOS MATTHAIOS, SALMAN, LOAY HATEM · 2013 to 2016
$1.5M
Cellular Mechanisms of Mac-1 Mediated AtheroprotectionK08HL151747 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI MARTINEZ, LAISEL · 2020 to 2024
$575k
BLRD VA I01 BX004658NHLBI NIH HHS K08 HL151747NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK098511NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK121227NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK132888
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) postoperative stenosis is a persistent healthcare problem for hemodialysis patients. We have previously demonstrated that fibrotic remodeling contributes to AVF non-maturation and lysyl oxidase (LOX) is upregulated in failed AVFs compared to matured. Herein, we developed a nanofiber scaffold for the periadventitial delivery of β-aminopropionitrile (BAPN) to determine whether unidirectional periadventitial LOX inhibition is a suitable strategy to promote adaptive AVF remodeling in a rat model of AVF remodeling. Methods: Bilayer poly (lactic acid) ([PLA)-]- poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) ([PLGA)] scaffolds were fabricated with using a two-step electrospinning process to confer directionality. BAPN-loaded and vehicle control scaffolds were wrapped around the venous limb of a rat femoral-epigastric AVF during surgery. AVF patency and lumen diameter were followed monitored using Doppler ultrasound surveillance and flow was measured before euthanasia. AVFs were harvested after 21 days for histomorphometry and immunohistochemistry. AVF compliance was measured using pressure myography. RNA from AVF veins was sequenced to analyze changes in gene expression due to LOX inhibition. Results: Bilayer periadventitial nanofiber scaffolds extended BAPN release compared to the monolayer design ( Conclusion: Periadventitial BAPN treatment reduces fibrosis and promotes AVF compliance. Interestingly, the inhibition of LOX leads to increased accumulation of contractile VSMC while reducing myofibroblast-like cells. Periadventitial LOX inhibition alters the matrisome to improve AVF vascular remodeling.

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arteriovenous fistulabiomaterialsfibrosislysyl oxidaseperivascular drug deliveryvascular accessβ-aminopropionitrile

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PMID36926045
PMCPMC10011136
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