Table 5.
Histological and ELISA Assessments of Biofunctionalized Polymers at 6 Weeks
| ADSC (n=10) | RGD (n=7) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vWF (%) | 100 | 100 | ns |
| SMA (%) | 97 (±5) | 100 | ns |
| ED1 (%) | 100 | 93 (±9.5) | 0.049 |
| ED2 (%) | 36.5 (±12) | 43 (±18) | ns |
| ED2/ED1 (%) | 36.5 (±12) | 47 (±19) | ns |
| IL-6 (pg/mL) | 16 (±25) | 12 (±19) | ns |
| MCP 1 (pg/mL) | 7112 (±9548) | 3949 (±6920) | ns |
| iNOS (ng/mL) | 0.67 (±0.40) | 0.65 (±0.51) | ns |
| IL-10 (pg/mL) | 1197 (±938) | 1088 (±1490) | ns |
Data were analyzed by Student's t-test and Wilcoxon–Mann–Whitney tests.
±values in paranthesis represent standard deviation.
ADSC, adipose-derived stem cell.