Abstract
Studies have shown that salvianolic acid B (SAB), which is derived from Chinese salvia ( Salvia miltiorrhiza), a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, can promote the proliferation and migration of endothelial cells. The inner layer of an artificial vascular graft was fabricated using the coaxial electrospinning method and was loaded with the anticoagulant heparin and SAB. The release of heparin and SAB was sustained for almost 30 days and without an initial burst release of SAB. Furthermore, the combined effect of SAB and heparin contributed to promoting human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) growth and improved the blood compatibility of the graft. In addition, upregulation of GRP78 by SAB protected human endothelial cells from oxidative stress-induced cellular damage. In vivo evaluation through Masson's trichrome and H&E staining was performed after the graft was subcutaneously embedded in SD rats for 2 weeks and indicated that the graft possessed satisfactory biocompatibility and did not cause a significant immune response. Hence, the functional inner layer is promising for preventing acute thrombosis and promotes rapid endothelialization of artificial vascular grafts.
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