Avaliação do efeito da matriz derivada do esmalte (Emdogain®) sobre o processo de cicatrização de feridas cutâneas cirúrgicas em ratos Wistar

Abstract

The enamel matrix derivative (EMD) is a protein complex of ectodermal origin, isolated from the developing tooth germs. Originally used in the regeneration of periodontal tissues, has proved to be an excellent resource in the regeneration of other mesenchymal tissues such as dermis, bone and tendon. In the present study, the healing potential of the matrix was analyzed histologically in surgical wounds made in Wistar rats, euthanized on days 01, 03, 07, 14 and 21. During the experiment, the wounds were followed macroscopically, and at its end, were removed and subjected to histological processing. For microscopic evaluation, it was observed that the lesions treated with EMD progressed to dermal remodeling more effectively in time and quality in relation to the untreated control group, from the 3th postoperative day ; the maturation and organization of the collagen was quite evident from the 7th day , and it is noteworthy that on 14 and 21 muscle -up, the skin depth, showed excellent regeneration, and also in this period, vascular maturation showed more significantly in the treated samples. In histomorphometric analysis, evaluation of iNOS, TGF- β2, and TNF-α expression was performed by immunohistochemistry. The expression of iNOS was significantly more expressive in the treated samples, increasing progressively from the 7th postoperative day. The results suggest that EMD applied on surgical wounds enhances the new formation and remodeling of collagen, vascular maturation and muscle regeneration possibly via modulation of nitric oxide.