The use of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cell for cornea regeneration in rabbit model

  • Kong Yong Then DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 9TH FLOOR, CLINICAL BLOCK, UKM MEDICAL CENTRE, 56000, CHERAS, KUALA LUMPUR.
  • M. Azlina aculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Sains Islam ,Kuala Lumpur
  • A.R. Ropilah Department of Ophthalmology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur
  • B.H.I. Ruszymah Tissue Engineering Centre, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur; Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
  • C.M. Rohaina Tissue Engineering Centre, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur
  • M.H. Ng Tissue Engineering Centre, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35119/asjoo.v15i4.288
Keywords: BMSCs, rabbit, corneal stroma, corneal stroma, rabbit, tissue engineering, transplantation

Abstract

Aim or Purpose: To evaluate the use of autologous bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) to treat cornea stromal defect in a rabbit model.

Methods: A non-randomized interventional controlled animal study involving twenty one adult New Zealand white rabbits. Corneal deep lamellar dissections were created in three groups of rabbits and treated accordingly. Group I; Autologous bone marrow derived MSCs with autologous fibrin and human amniotic membrane. Group II; Autologous fibrin with human amniotic membrane without MSCs. Group III; No treatment. Clinical outcome was evaluated by corneal re-epithelization, corneal opacity, corneal thickness and histology.

Results: BM-MSCs were successfully isolated from bone marrow of seven rabbits based on the adherence property of the cells to the plastic of the cell culture plate. At day 60 corneal thicknesses was significantly thicker in Group I. The localization of PKH26 labeled BM-MSCs showed an increase in cell density at the transplanted site, proving its role in cornea stromal regeneration. Although the cornea clarity was not achieved in this study, we believe that cornea stromal remodeling requires many months to years to regain its original optical quality.

Conclusion: Locally transplanted BM-MSCs may be a useful source for cornea stromal regeneration. The use of autologous BM-MSCs offers a promising option for treating corneal disorder without the risk of immune-rejection and calcification.

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Published
2017-12-05
How to Cite
Then, K., Azlina, M., Ropilah, A., Ruszymah, B., Rohaina, C., & Ng, M. (2017). The use of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cell for cornea regeneration in rabbit model. Asian Journal of Ophthalmology, 15(4). https://doi.org/10.35119/asjoo.v15i4.288
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