Mass spectrometry comparison of nerve allograft decellularization processes.
J Mater Sci Mater Med
; 28(1): 20, 2017 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-28012154
ABSTRACT
Peripheral nerve repair using nerve grafts has been investigated for several decades using traditional techniques such as histology, immunohistochemistry, and electron microscopy. Recent advances in mass spectrometry techniques have made it possible to study the proteomes of complex tissues, including extracellular matrix rich tissues similar to peripheral nerves. The present study comparatively assessed three previously described processing methods for generating acellular nerve grafts by mass spectrometry. Acellular nerve grafts were additionally examined by F-actin staining and nuclear staining for debris clearance. Application of newer techniques allowed us to detect and highlight differences among the 3 treatments. Isolated proteins were separated by mass on polyacrylamide gels serving 2 purposes. This further illustrated that these treatments differ from one another and it allowed for selective protein extractions within specific bands/molecular weights. This approach resulted in small pools of proteins that could then be analyzed by mass spectrometry for content. In total, 543 proteins were identified, many of which corroborate previous findings for these processing methods. The remaining proteins are novel discoveries that expand the field. With this pilot study, we have proven that mass spectrometry techniques complement and add value to peripheral nerve repair studies.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Nervio Ciático
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Espectrometría de Masas
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Regeneración Nerviosa
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Mater Sci Mater Med
Asunto de la revista:
ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos