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Portolés Pérez, María Teresa

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María Teresa
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Portolés Pérez
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/76220
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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Ciencias Químicas
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Bioquímica y Biología Molecular
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Bioquímica y Biología Molecular
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    Response of macrophages and neural cells in contact with reduced graphene oxide microfibers
    (Biomaterials Science, 2018) Serrano López-Terradas, María de la Concepción; Feito Castellano, María José; González Mayorga, Ankor; Díez Orejas, Rosalía María; Matesanz Sancho, María de la Concepción; Portolés Pérez, María Teresa
    Graphene-based materials are revealing a great promise for biomedical applications and demonstrating attractiveness for neural repair. In the context of neural tissue damage, the dialogue between neural and immune cells appears critical for driving regeneration, thus making the understanding of their relations pivotal. Herein, the acute response of RAW-264.7 macrophages on nanostructured reduced graphene oxide (rGO) microfibers has been evaluated through the analysis of cell parameters including proliferation, viability, intracellular content of reactive oxygen species, cell cycle, apoptosis, and cell size and complexity. The influence of the direct contact of rGO microfibers on their polarization towards M1 and M2 phenotypes has been studied by analyses of both M1 (CD80) and M2 (CD163) markers and the secretion of the inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6. Finally, the capability of these rGO microfibers to regulate neural stem cell differentiation has been also evaluated. Findings reveal that rGO microfibers inhibit the proliferation of RAW-264.7 macrophages without affecting their viability and cell cycle profiles. The presence of M1 and M2 macrophages on these microfibers was confirmed after 24 and 48 h, respectively, accompanied by a decrease in TNF-α and an increase in IL-6 cytokine secretion. These rGO microfibers were also able to support the formation of a highly interconnected neural culture composed of both neurons (map2+ cells) and glial cells (vimentin+ cells). These findings encourage further investigation of these microfibers as attractive biomaterials to interact with immune and neural cells, attempting to support wound healing and tissue repair after implantation.
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    Subacute Tissue Response to 3D Graphene Oxide Scaffolds Implanted in the Injured Rat Spinal Cord
    (Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2015) López Dolado, Elisa; González Mayorga, Ankor; Portolés Pérez, María Teresa; Feito Castellano, María José; Ferrer, María Luisa; Monte, Francisco del; Gutiérrez, María Concepción; Serrano, María Concepción
    The increasing prevalence and high sanitary costs of lesions affecting the central nervous system (CNS) at the spinal cord are encouraging experts in different fields to explore new avenues for neural repair. In this context, graphene and its derivatives are attracting significant attention, although their toxicity and performance in the CNS in vivo remains unclear. Here, the subacute tissue response to 3D flexible and porous scaffolds composed of partially reduced graphene oxide is investigated when implanted in the injured rat spinal cord. The interest of these structures as potentially useful platforms for CNS regeneration mainly relies on their mechanical compliance with neural tissues, adequate biocompatibility with neural cells in vitro and versatility to carry topographical and biological guidance cues. Early tissue responses are thoroughly investigated locally (spinal cord at C6 level) and in the major organs (i.e., kidney, liver, lung, and spleen). The absence of local and systemic toxic responses, along with the positive signs found at the lesion site (e.g., filler effect, soft interface for no additional scaring, preservation of cell populations at the perilesional area, presence of M2 macrophages), encourages further investigation of these materials as promising components of more efficient material-based platforms for CNS repair.