Application of Fibrin-Laminin Hydrogel Concurrent with Electrically Stimulated Eccentric Training Hinders Recovery in Volumetric Muscle Loss
Natalia Ziemkiewicz, Jeffrey Au, Hannah Chauvin, Preston Shake, Manvee Vuppala, Koyal Garg
TL;DR
Combining a fibrin-laminin hydrogel with electrically stimulated training did not improve muscle recovery after injury in rats.
Contribution
This study reveals that combining a specific hydrogel with electrical stimulation does not enhance muscle recovery after volumetric muscle loss.
Findings
Combined fibrin-laminin hydrogel and EST did not improve muscle mass or function after injury.
Histology showed reduced type 2B myofiber cross-sectional area and percentage in the combined treatment group.
Combined treatment increased inflammatory and fibrotic gene expression without boosting myogenic markers.
Abstract
Regenerative rehabilitation can enhance skeletal muscle recovery following trauma-induced volumetric muscle loss (VML). We previously optimized fibrin-laminin hydrogels for muscle regeneration and an electrically stimulated eccentric contraction training (EST) for muscle rehabilitation. The goal of this study was to examine the combined effect of these two therapies on maximizing tissue recovery. A VML defect was created by removing ~20% of muscle mass from the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle in adult male Lewis rats. The injured TA muscles were treated with fibrin-laminin (FBN450) hydrogel. EST was implemented 2 weeks post-injury at both 100 Hz and 150 Hz frequencies and continued for 4 weeks. The results showed no improvement in muscle mass or function with combined FBN450 and EST application. Histological analysis revealed significantly reduced type 2B myofiber cross-sectional area…
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TopicsMuscle Physiology and Disorders · Tendon Structure and Treatment · Exercise and Physiological Responses