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This study aimed to investigate the impact of fibroblasts (MRC-5) on the extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment of endothelial cells (ECs) during the vascularization of skin-derived ECM hydrogel in vitro. Two types of ECs were studied: human dermal microvascular endothelial cells (HMEC) and human pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (HPMEC). Results showed that the presence of MRC-5 fibroblasts increased the stiffness of the hydrogel and led to larger fiber diameters and increased porosity. Extensive collagen fiber remodeling occurred in the ECM hydrogel with MRC-5 fibroblasts. Additionally, higher levels of fibulin-1 and fibronectin were deposited in the hydrogel when co-cultured with MRC-5 fibroblasts. These findings suggest that MRC-5 fibroblasts play a role in modifying the ECM microenvironment, promoting vascularization through dynamic ECM remodeling.
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