Variability in perfusion conditions and set-up parameters used in ex vivo human placenta models: A literature review

The ex vivo human placenta perfusion model has proven to be clinically relevant to study transfer- and fetal exposure of various drugs. Although the method has existed for a long period, the setup of the perfusion model has not been generalized yet. This review aims to summarize the setups of ex viv...

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Published in:	Placenta (Eastbourne)
Main Authors:	Glättli, S.C., Elzinga, F.A., van der Bijl, W., Leuvenink, H.G.D., Prins, J.R., van Goor, H., Gordijn, S.J., Olinga, P., Touw, D.J., Mian, P.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 23-03-2024
Subjects:	Drug transfer Ex vivo perfusion Fetal exposure Placental perfusion Standardization Placental perfusion Ex vivo perfusion Drug transfer Fetal exposure Standardization
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Summary:	The ex vivo human placenta perfusion model has proven to be clinically relevant to study transfer- and fetal exposure of various drugs. Although the method has existed for a long period, the setup of the perfusion model has not been generalized yet. This review aims to summarize the setups of ex vivo placental perfusion models used to examine drug transfer across the placenta to identify generalized properties and differences across setups. A literature search was carried out in PubMed September 26, 2022. Studies were labeled as relevant when information was reported, between 2000 and 2022, on the setups of ex vivo placental perfusion models used to study drug transfer across the placenta. The placenta perfusion process, and the data extraction, was divided into phases of preparation, control, drug, and experimental reflecting the chronological timeline of the different phases during the entire placental perfusion process. 135 studies describing an ex vivo human placental perfusion experiment were included. Among included studies, the majority (78.5%) analyzed drug perfusion in maternal to fetal direction, 18% evaluated bi-directional drug perfusion, 3% under equilibrium conditions, and one study investigated drug perfusion in fetal to maternal direction. This literature review facilitates the comparison of studies that employ similar placenta perfusion protocols for drug transfer studies and reveals significant disparities in the setup of these ex vivo placental perfusion models. Due to interlaboratory variability, perfusion studies are not readily comparable or interchangeable. Therefore, a stepwise protocol with multiple checkpoints for validating placental perfusion is needed. •Ex vivo human placenta perfusion model is relevant to study transfer- and fetal drug exposure.•No generalization has been conducted on the setup of the perfusion model.•Due to interlaboratory variability, perfusion studies are not readily comparable or interchangeable.•A stepwise protocol with multiple checkpoints for validating placental perfusion is needed.
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ISSN:	0143-4004 1532-3102
DOI:	10.1016/j.placenta.2024.03.007