title: Topical application of transforming growth factor-beta1 in acute traumatic tympanic membrane perforations: an experimental study in rats.
abstract: High transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) expression in combination with fibrotic scar was observed in human tympanic membranes containing a chronic perforation. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether application of exogenous TGF-beta1 to experimentally created tympanic membrane perforations might induce a nonhealing tympanic membrane perforation. Bilateral myringotomies were performed in 20 rats. In 10 animals, a single dose of TGF-beta1 (0.1 microg) was topically applied to the left tympanic membrane after perforation. In the second part of the study with 10 animals, repeated applications of TGF-beta1 at a higher concentration were tested. In both groups, the opposite ears received vehicle alone. Tympanic membranes were observed for a total of 5 weeks. The effect of TGF-beta1 on the healing of the tympanic membranes was evaluated by closure rates and histology. In the single application group, the healing process was not delayed. Repeated applications of TGF-beta1 did cause a faster perforation closure and a thicker tympanic membrane. Topical TGF-beta1 applied to a traumatic tympanic membrane perforation does not create a chronic perforation at the concentrations and modes of application used in this study.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Ernst Moritz Arndt University, Greifswald, Germany. H.Kaftan@web.de
authors.forename: Holger
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kaftan
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Herzog
authors.forename: Bärbel
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Miehe
authors.forename: Werner
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hosemann
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D051381:Rats; D011917:Rats, Inbred Lew; D013997:Time Factors; D053773:Transforming Growth Factor beta1 / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D018058:Tympanic Membrane Perforation / Q000473:pathology*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D053773:Transforming Growth Factor beta1