Research Article

Experimental study: effects of folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E on fat graft survival

Volume: 4 Number: 5 October 27, 2023
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Experimental study: effects of folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E on fat graft survival

Abstract

Aim: This study explores the potential of folic acid (vitamin B9), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), and α-tocopherol (vitamin E) to enhance fat graft survival. Material and Method: The dorsal regions of the Sprague-Dawley rats (n=10) were divided into four quadrants as inguinal fat donor recipient sites. After incubation, fat grafts were placed into sites (0.9% NaCl-left cranial, vitamin B9-right cranial, vitamin C-left caudal, and vitamin E-right caudal). At the end of the third month, fat grafts were harvested. Fat grafts were evaluated immunohistochemically with perilipin to reveal viability. Results: Folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E were shown improved fat graft survival rate with perilipin (p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, respectively). Conclusion: Effects of folic acid (vitamin B9) in promoting angiogenesis and collagen synthesis, vitamin C's antioxidant properties and involvement in collagen synthesis, vitamin E’s potent antioxidant capacity, appeared to protect grafted adipose tissue from oxidative stress and inflammation, facilitates graft vascularization and integration, leading to enhanced survival. As an inexpensive and easy-to-supply and apply agents, vitamins B9, C, and E were found to improve fat graft survival immunohistochemically in our study. Increased graft viability by these medicines may inspire future clinical studies and practice.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

October 26, 2023

Publication Date

October 27, 2023

Submission Date

September 13, 2023

Acceptance Date

October 13, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 4 Number: 5

APA
Okyay, M. F. (2023). Experimental study: effects of folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E on fat graft survival. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, 4(5), 561-565. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1359372
AMA
1.Okyay MF. Experimental study: effects of folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E on fat graft survival. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2023;4(5):561-565. doi:10.47582/jompac.1359372
Chicago
Okyay, Mehmet Fatih. 2023. “Experimental Study: Effects of Folic Acid, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E on Fat Graft Survival”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 4 (5): 561-65. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1359372.
EndNote
Okyay MF (October 1, 2023) Experimental study: effects of folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E on fat graft survival. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 4 5 561–565.
IEEE
[1]M. F. Okyay, “Experimental study: effects of folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E on fat graft survival”, J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac, vol. 4, no. 5, pp. 561–565, Oct. 2023, doi: 10.47582/jompac.1359372.
ISNAD
Okyay, Mehmet Fatih. “Experimental Study: Effects of Folic Acid, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E on Fat Graft Survival”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 4/5 (October 1, 2023): 561-565. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1359372.
JAMA
1.Okyay MF. Experimental study: effects of folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E on fat graft survival. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2023;4:561–565.
MLA
Okyay, Mehmet Fatih. “Experimental Study: Effects of Folic Acid, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E on Fat Graft Survival”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, vol. 4, no. 5, Oct. 2023, pp. 561-5, doi:10.47582/jompac.1359372.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Fatih Okyay. Experimental study: effects of folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E on fat graft survival. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2023 Oct. 1;4(5):561-5. doi:10.47582/jompac.1359372

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