Baylea N. Davenport , Rebecca L. Wilson , Alyssa A. Williams , Jaimi A. Gray , Edward L. Stanley , Helen N. Jones
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We hypothesize placenta structural changes (reduced exchange area, altered vascular structure) that we and others have previously shown in the FGR/MNR placenta which lead to deficits in placental function are mitigated by our repeated nanoparticle-mediated <em>hIGF1</em> treatment.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Here we investigate the structural remodeling of the placenta in a maternal nutrient restriction (MNR) guinea pig model following 3 repeated intraplacental injections of nanoparticle-mediated <em>hIGF1</em> that may underpin the published improvements in placental efficiency and fetal growth. Using immunohistochemistry and Dice-CT we investigated the micro- and macrovasculature changes of the placenta structure to identify changes in FGR and treatment.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Sham-treated MNR placentas displayed disorganized microvasculature labyrinthine exchange areas with a reduction in placental capillary number and an increase in the volume of the placenta macrovasculature. Repeated nanoparticle-mediated <em>hIGF1</em> treatment, however, resulted in an improved exchange area with normalized placental capillary number and macrovasculature volume.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This data demonstrates repeated nanoparticle-mediated <em>hIGF1</em> delivery corrects aberrant placenta structure during FGR and placental insufficiency likely leading to improved gas exchange and transfer of nutrients to the fetus restoring fetal growth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37913,"journal":{"name":"Translational Research in Anatomy","volume":"40 ","pages":"Article 100424"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0000,"publicationDate":"2025-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Aberrant placental structure is corrected with repeated nanoparticle-mediated IGF1 treatments in a Guinea pig model of fetal growth restriction\",\"authors\":\"Baylea N. Davenport , Rebecca L. 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Aberrant placental structure is corrected with repeated nanoparticle-mediated IGF1 treatments in a Guinea pig model of fetal growth restriction
Background
Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is most commonly due to placental insufficiency. There are currently no treatments for placental insufficiency or FGR, and the only intervention is iatrogenic pre-term delivery. We have previously shown efficacy of repeated placental nanoparticle-mediated insulin-like 1 growth factor (IGF1) treatment in improving placental efficiency (increased fetal-placental weight ratio) and correcting fetal growth in a maternal nutrient restriction (MNR) guinea pig model of FGR. We hypothesize placenta structural changes (reduced exchange area, altered vascular structure) that we and others have previously shown in the FGR/MNR placenta which lead to deficits in placental function are mitigated by our repeated nanoparticle-mediated hIGF1 treatment.
Methods
Here we investigate the structural remodeling of the placenta in a maternal nutrient restriction (MNR) guinea pig model following 3 repeated intraplacental injections of nanoparticle-mediated hIGF1 that may underpin the published improvements in placental efficiency and fetal growth. Using immunohistochemistry and Dice-CT we investigated the micro- and macrovasculature changes of the placenta structure to identify changes in FGR and treatment.
Results
Sham-treated MNR placentas displayed disorganized microvasculature labyrinthine exchange areas with a reduction in placental capillary number and an increase in the volume of the placenta macrovasculature. Repeated nanoparticle-mediated hIGF1 treatment, however, resulted in an improved exchange area with normalized placental capillary number and macrovasculature volume.
Conclusions
This data demonstrates repeated nanoparticle-mediated hIGF1 delivery corrects aberrant placenta structure during FGR and placental insufficiency likely leading to improved gas exchange and transfer of nutrients to the fetus restoring fetal growth.
期刊介绍:
Translational Research in Anatomy is an international peer-reviewed and open access journal that publishes high-quality original papers. Focusing on translational research, the journal aims to disseminate the knowledge that is gained in the basic science of anatomy and to apply it to the diagnosis and treatment of human pathology in order to improve individual patient well-being. Topics published in Translational Research in Anatomy include anatomy in all of its aspects, especially those that have application to other scientific disciplines including the health sciences: • gross anatomy • neuroanatomy • histology • immunohistochemistry • comparative anatomy • embryology • molecular biology • microscopic anatomy • forensics • imaging/radiology • medical education Priority will be given to studies that clearly articulate their relevance to the broader aspects of anatomy and how they can impact patient care.Strengthening the ties between morphological research and medicine will foster collaboration between anatomists and physicians. Therefore, Translational Research in Anatomy will serve as a platform for communication and understanding between the disciplines of anatomy and medicine and will aid in the dissemination of anatomical research. The journal accepts the following article types: 1. Review articles 2. Original research papers 3. New state-of-the-art methods of research in the field of anatomy including imaging, dissection methods, medical devices and quantitation 4. Education papers (teaching technologies/methods in medical education in anatomy) 5. Commentaries 6. Letters to the Editor 7. Selected conference papers 8. Case Reports