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Zhao L, Zhang K, Bu W, Xu X, Jin H, Chang B, Wang B, Sun Y, Yang B, Zheng C, Sun H. Effective delivery of bone morphogenetic protein 2 gene using chitosan–polyethylenimine nanoparticle to promote bone formation. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra24891d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Treating bone defects is still a challenge in clinical practice.
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Immobilization effect of bone morphogenetic protein-2 on collagen membrane via photoreactive gelatin derivatives: Biocompatibility and preservability of osteoinductive activity. Macromol Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s13233-015-3068-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The role of transduced bone marrow cells overexpressing BMP-2 in healing critical-sized defects in a mouse femur. Gene Ther 2015; 22:467-75. [DOI: 10.1038/gt.2015.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2014] [Revised: 01/14/2015] [Accepted: 02/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Balmayor ER, van Griensven M. Gene therapy for bone engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2015; 3:9. [PMID: 25699253 PMCID: PMC4313589 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2015.00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2014] [Accepted: 01/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Bone has an intrinsic healing capacity that may be exceeded when the fracture gap is too big or unstable. In that moment, osteogenic measures need to be taken by physicians. It is important to combine cells, scaffolds and growth factors, and the correct mechanical conditions. Growth factors are clinically administered as recombinant proteins. They are, however, expensive and needed in high supraphysiological doses. Moreover, their half-life is short when administered to the fracture. Therefore, gene therapy may be an alternative. Cells can constantly produce the protein of interest in the correct folding, with the physiological glycosylation and in the needed amounts. Genes can be delivered in vivo or ex vivo by viral or non-viral methods. Adenovirus is mostly used. For the non-viral methods, hydrogels and recently sonoporation seem to be promising means. This review will give an overview of recent advancements in gene therapy approaches for bone regeneration strategies.
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- Elizabeth Rosado Balmayor
- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich , Munich , Germany ; Institute for Advanced Science, Technical University Munich , Garching , Germany
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich , Munich , Germany
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Makhdom AM, Nayef L, Tabrizian M, Hamdy RC. The potential roles of nanobiomaterials in distraction osteogenesis. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2015; 11:1-18. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2014.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2014] [Revised: 04/25/2014] [Accepted: 05/16/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Yue J, Wu J, Liu D, Zhao X, Lu WW. BMP2 gene delivery to bone mesenchymal stem cell by chitosan-g-PEI nonviral vector. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2015; 10:203. [PMID: 25977673 PMCID: PMC4420764 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-015-0906-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 04/18/2015] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Nanotechnology has made a significant impact on the development of nanomedicine. Nonviral vectors have been attracting more attention for the advantage of biosafety in gene delivery. Polyethylenimine (PEI)-conjugated chitosan (chitosan-g-PEI) emerged as a promising nonviral vector and has been demonstrated in many tumor cells. However, there is a lack of study focused on the behavior of this vector in stem cells which hold great potential in regenerative medicine. Therefore, in this study, in vitro gene delivering effect of chitosan-g-PEI was investigated in bone marrow stem cells. pIRES2-ZsGreen1-hBMP2 dual expression plasmid containing both the ZsGreen1 GFP reporter gene and the BMP2 functional gene was constructed for monitoring the transgene expression level. Chitosan-g-PEI-mediated gene transfer showed 17.2% of transfection efficiency and more than 80% of cell viability in stem cells. These values were higher than that of PEI. The expression of the delivered BMP2 gene in stem cells enhanced the osteogenic differentiation. These results demonstrated that chitosan-g-PEI is capable of applying in delivering gene to stem cells and providing potential applications in stem cell-based gene therapy.
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- Jianhui Yue
- />Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1068 Xueyuan Rd., Shenzhen, 518055 People’s Republic of China
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- />Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, 21 Sassoon Rd., Pokfulam, Hong Kong, 999077 People’s Republic of China
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- />Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1068 Xueyuan Rd., Shenzhen, 518055 People’s Republic of China
- />Department of Pharmacology, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Rd., Harbin, 150081 People’s Republic of China
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- />Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1068 Xueyuan Rd., Shenzhen, 518055 People’s Republic of China
- />Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1068 Xueyuan Rd., Shenzhen, 518055 People’s Republic of China
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- />Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, 21 Sassoon Rd., Pokfulam, Hong Kong, 999077 People’s Republic of China
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Lee JM, Kim EA, Im GI. Healing of tibial and calvarial bone defect using Runx-2-transfected adipose stem cells. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s13770-014-0070-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Khattab HM, Ono M, Sonoyama W, Oida Y, Shinkawa S, Yoshioka Y, Maekawa K, Tabata Y, Sugama K, Sebald W, Kuboki T. The BMP2 antagonist inhibitor L51P enhances the osteogenic potential of BMP2 by simultaneous and delayed synergism. Bone 2014; 69:165-73. [PMID: 25240457 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2014.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2014] [Revised: 08/03/2014] [Accepted: 09/08/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) is a potent osteoinductive cytokine that plays crucial roles in bone repair. However, large amounts of BMP2 are required to induce sufficient bone formation in humans possibly due to a feedback response of BMP antagonists. The engineered BMP2 variant L51P is deficient in BMP receptor type I activation but maintains affinity for BMP antagonists and can allow for the inactivation of BMP antagonists, and eventually enhance BMP2 action. As hypothesized, simultaneous addition of L51P enhanced the BMP2-induced osteogenesis. To test the ability of L51P to competitively inactivate BMP antagonists, cell binding affinity of BMP2 ligands was investigated in the presence or absence of L51P. Because the BMP antagonists were highly expressed 3 days after exogenous BMP2 stimulation, we collected supernatants from 3-day stimulated cell cultures and used as condition culture media (CM). The results showed a significant decrease in the cell binding of BMP2 ligands when cells were incubated with exogenous BMP2 and CM, whereas L51P addition competitively rescued the suppression of BMP2-to-cell binding induced by CM incubation. In a delayed experimental model, L51P was applied 3 days after exogenous BMP2 stimulation and we could observe a striking enhancement of the BMP2-induced SMAD-1/5/8 phosphorylation and luciferase activity of the Id1 promoter compared to the simultaneous addition of the two factors. These findings provide a deeper insight into the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the effect of L51P in suppressing the BMP antagonists and enhancing BMP activity. Additionally, these results demonstrate that L51P is a promising down regulator of BMP-induced negative feedback, which could have a significant impact in future applications of BMP2 in research and clinical settings.
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- Hany Mohamed Khattab
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan.
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials, Field of Tissue Engineering, Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Physiological Chemistry II, Theodor-Boveri-Institute for Biocenter of Würzburg University, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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Wu Y, Dong Y, Chen S, Li Y. Effect of platelet-rich plasma and bioactive glass powder for the improvement of rotator cuff tendon-to-bone healing in a rabbit model. Int J Mol Sci 2014; 15:21980-91. [PMID: 25464384 PMCID: PMC4284689 DOI: 10.3390/ijms151221980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2014] [Revised: 11/13/2014] [Accepted: 11/25/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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To test the hypothesis that a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) plus bioactive glass (BG) mixture could shorten the tendon-bone healing process in rotator cuff tendon repair, thirty mature male New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into three groups, Control, PRP, and PRP + BG. All groups underwent a surgical procedure to establish a rotator cuff tendon healing model. Mechanical examinations and histological assays were taken to verify the adhesion of the tendon-bone. Real-time PCR was adopted to analyze Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 (BMP-2). The maximum load-to-failure value in mechanical examinations was significantly higher in the PRP + BG group than that in the control group after six weeks (Control 38.73 ± 8.58, PRP 54.49 ± 8.72, PRP + BG 79.15 ± 7.62, p < 0.001), but it was not significantly different at 12 weeks (PRP 74.27 ± 7.74, PRP + BG 82.57 ± 6.63, p = 0.145). In histological assays, H&E (hematoxylin-eosin) staining showed that the interface between the tendon-bone integration was much sturdier in the PRP + BG group compared to the other two groups at each time point, and more ordered arranged tendon fibers can be seen at 12 weeks. At six weeks, the mRNA expression levels of BMP-2 in the PRP + BG group were higher than those in the other groups (PRP + BG 0.65 ± 0.11, PRP 2.284 ± 0.07, Control 0.12 ± 0.05, p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the mRNA expression levels of BMP-2 among the three groups at 12 weeks (p = 0.922, 0.067, 0.056). BMP-2 levels in PRP and PRP+BG groups were significantly lower at 12 weeks compared to six weeks (p = 0.006, <0.001).We found that the PRP + BG mixture could enhance tendon-bone healing in rotator cuff tendon repair.
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- Yang Wu
- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China.
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China.
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China.
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China.
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Huang X, Bai S, Lu Q, Liu X, Liu S, Zhu H. Osteoinductive-nanoscaled silk/HA composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering application. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2014; 103:1402-14. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2014] [Revised: 10/05/2014] [Accepted: 11/04/2014] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- Xiaowei Huang
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology; Soochow University; Suzhou 215123 People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology; Soochow University; Suzhou 215123 People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology; Soochow University; Suzhou 215123 People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology; Soochow University; Suzhou 215123 People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology; Soochow University; Suzhou 215123 People's Republic of China
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- Research Center of Materials Science; Beijing Institute of Technology; Beijing 100081 People's Republic of China
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Smith E, Kanczler J, Gothard D, Roberts C, Wells J, White L, Qutachi O, Sawkins M, Peto H, Rashidi H, Rojo L, Stevens M, El Haj A, Rose F, Shakesheff K, Oreffo R. Evaluation of skeletal tissue repair, part 1: assessment of novel growth-factor-releasing hydrogels in an ex vivo chick femur defect model. Acta Biomater 2014; 10:4186-96. [PMID: 24937137 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2014.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2014] [Revised: 05/21/2014] [Accepted: 06/09/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Current clinical treatments for skeletal conditions resulting in large-scale bone loss include autograft or allograft, both of which have limited effectiveness. In seeking to address bone regeneration, several tissue engineering strategies have come to the fore, including the development of growth factor releasing technologies and appropriate animal models to evaluate repair. Ex vivo models represent a promising alternative to simple in vitro systems or complex, ethically challenging in vivo models. We have developed an ex vivo culture system of whole embryonic chick femora, adapted in this study as a critical size defect model to investigate the effects of novel bone extracellular matrix (bECM) hydrogel scaffolds containing spatio-temporal growth factor-releasing microparticles and skeletal stem cells on bone regeneration, to develop a viable alternative treatment for skeletal degeneration. Alginate/bECM hydrogels combined with poly (d,l-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PDLLGA)/triblock copolymer (10-30% PDLLGA-PEG-PDLLGA) microparticles releasing VEGF, TGF-β3 or BMP-2 were placed, with human adult Stro-1+ bone marrow stromal cells, into 2mm central segmental defects in embryonic chick femurs. Alginate/bECM hydrogels loaded with HSA/VEGF or HSA/TGF-β3 demonstrated a cartilage-like phenotype, with minimal collagen I deposition, comparable to HSA-only control hydrogels. The addition of BMP-2 releasing microparticles resulted in enhanced structured bone matrix formation, evidenced by increased Sirius red-stained matrix and collagen expression within hydrogels. This study demonstrates delivery of bioactive growth factors from a novel alginate/bECM hydrogel to augment skeletal tissue formation and the use of an organotypic chick femur defect culture system as a high-throughput test model for scaffold/cell/growth factor therapies for regenerative medicine.
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Ahn J, Park S, Cha BH, Kim JH, Park H, Joung YK, Han I, Lee SH. Delivery of growth factor-associated genes to mesenchymal stem cells for cartilage and bone tissue regeneration. BIOMATERIALS AND BIOMECHANICS IN BIOENGINEERING 2014. [DOI: 10.12989/bme.2014.1.3.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Jin H, Zhang K, Qiao C, Yuan A, Li D, Zhao L, Shi C, Xu X, Ni S, Zheng C, Liu X, Yang B, Sun H. Efficiently engineered cell sheet using a complex of polyethylenimine-alginate nanocomposites plus bone morphogenetic protein 2 gene to promote new bone formation. Int J Nanomedicine 2014; 9:2179-90. [PMID: 24855355 PMCID: PMC4019610 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s60937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Regeneration of large bone defects is a common clinical problem. Recently, stem cell sheet has been an emerging strategy in bone tissue engineering. To enhance the osteogenic potential of stem cell sheet, we fabricated bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) gene-engineered cell sheet using a complex of polyethylenimine-alginate (PEI-al) nanocomposites plus human BMP-2 complementary(c)DNA plasmid, and studied its osteogenesis in vitro and in vivo. PEI-al nanocomposites carrying BMP-2 gene could efficiently transfect bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. The cell sheet was made by culturing the cells in medium containing vitamin C for 10 days. Assays on the cell culture showed that the genetically engineered cells released the BMP-2 for at least 14 days. The expression of osteogenesis-related gene was increased, which demonstrated that released BMP-2 could effectively induce the cell sheet osteogenic differentiation in vitro. To further test the osteogenic potential of the cell sheet in vivo, enhanced green fluorescent protein or BMP-2-producing cell sheets were treated on the cranial bone defects. The results indicated that the BMP-2-producing cell sheet group was more efficient than other groups in promoting bone formation in the defect area. Our results suggested that PEI-al nanocomposites efficiently deliver the BMP-2 gene to bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and that BMP-2 gene-engineered cell sheet is an effective way for promoting bone regeneration.
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- Han Jin
- Department of Pathology, School of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Molecular Physiology and Therapeutics Branch, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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Lee SH, Yoo CJ, Lee U, Park CW, Lee SG, Kim WK. Resorption of Autogenous Bone Graft in Cranioplasty: Resorption and Reintegration Failure. Korean J Neurotrauma 2014; 10:10-4. [PMID: 27169026 PMCID: PMC4852591 DOI: 10.13004/kjnt.2014.10.1.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2014] [Revised: 04/15/2014] [Accepted: 04/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Objective Re-implantation of autologous skull bone has been known to be difficult because of its propensity for resorption. Moreover, the structural characteristics of the area of the defect cannot tolerate physiologic loading, which is an important factor for graft healing. This paper describes our experiences and results with cranioplasty following decompressive craniectomy using autologous bone flaps. Methods In an institutional review, the authors identified 18 patients (11 male and 7 female) in whom autologous cranioplasty was performed after decompressive craniectomy from January 2008 to December 2011. We examined the age, reasons for craniectomy, size of the skull defect, presence of bony resorption, and postoperative complications. Results Postoperative bone resorption occurred in eight cases (44.4%). Among them, two experienced symptomatic breakdown of the autologous bone graft that required a second operation to reconstruct the skull contour using porous polyethylene implant (Medpor®). The incidence of bone resorption was more common in the pediatric group and in those with large cranial defects (>120 cm2). No significant correlation was found with sex, reasons for craniectomy, and cryopreservation period. Conclusion The use of autologous bone flap for reconstruction of a skull defect after decompressive craniectomy is a quick and cost-effective method. But, the resorption rate was greater in children and in patients with large skull defects. As a result, we suggest compressive force of the tightened scalp, young age, large skull defect, the gap between bone flap and bone edge and heat sterilization of autologous bone as risk factors for bone resorption.
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- Si Hoon Lee
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea
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Harris GM, Piroli ME, Jabbarzadeh E. Deconstructing the Effects of Matrix Elasticity and Geometry in Mesenchymal Stem Cell Lineage Commitment. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2014; 24:2396-2403. [PMID: 25530746 PMCID: PMC4267324 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201303400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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A wide variety of environmental factors including physical and biochemical signals are responsible for stem cell behavior and function. In particular, matrix elasticity and cell shape have been shown to determine stem cell function, yet little is known about the interplay between how these physical cues control cell differentiation. For the first time, by using ultraviolet (UV) lithography to pattern poly(ethylene) glycol (PEG) hydrogels we are able to manufacture microenvironments capable of parsing the effects of matrix elasticity, cell shape, and cell size in order to explore the relationship between matrix elasticity and cell shape in mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) lineage commitment. Our data shows that cells cultured on 1,000 μm2 circles, squares, and rectangles were primarily adipogenic lineage regardless of matrix elasticity, while cells cultured on 2,500 and 5,000 μm2 shapes more heavily depended on shape and elasticity for lineage specification. We further went on to characterize how modifying the cell cytoskeleton through pharmacological inhibitors can modify cell behavior. By showing MSC lineage commitment relationships due to physical signals, this study highlights the importance of cell shape and matrix elasticity in further understanding stem cell behavior for future tissue engineering strategies.
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- Greg M. Harris
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, SC 29208
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of South Carolina, SC 29208
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, SC 29208
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of South Carolina, SC 29208
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of South Carolina, SC 29208
- Corresponding author Ehsan Jabbarzadeh Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, Ph: (803) 777-3297, Fax: (803) 777-8265,
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Recent progresses in gene delivery-based bone tissue engineering. Biotechnol Adv 2013; 31:1695-706. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2013.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2013] [Revised: 07/24/2013] [Accepted: 08/19/2013] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Barbieri D, Yuan H, Luo X, Farè S, Grijpma DW, de Bruijn JD. Influence of polymer molecular weight in osteoinductive composites for bone tissue regeneration. Acta Biomater 2013; 9:9401-13. [PMID: 23917043 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2013] [Revised: 07/12/2013] [Accepted: 07/23/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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In bone tissue regeneration, certain polymer and calcium-phosphate-based composites have been reported to enhance some biological surface phenomena, facilitating osteoinduction. Although the crucial role of inorganic fillers in heterotopic bone formation by such materials has been shown, no reports have been published on the potential effects the polymer phase may have. The present work starts from the assumption that the polymer molecular weight regulates the fluid uptake, which determines the hydrolysis rate and the occurrence of biological surface processes. Here, two composites were prepared by extruding two different molecular weight L/D,L-lactide copolymers with calcium phosphate apatite. The lower molecular weight copolymer allowed larger fluid uptake in the composite thereof, which was correlated with a higher capacity to adsorb proteins in vitro. Further, the large fluid absorption led to a quicker composite degradation that generated rougher surfaces and enhanced ion release. Following intramuscular implantation in sheep, only the composite with the lower molecular weight polymer could induce heterotopic bone formation. Besides influencing the biological potential of composites, the molecular weight also regulated their viscoelastic behaviour under cyclic stresses. The results lead to the conclusion that designing biomaterials with appropriate physico-chemical characteristics is crucial for bone tissue regeneration in mechanical load-bearing sites.
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Alaee F, Sugiyama O, Virk MS, Tang H, Drissi H, Lichtler AC, Lieberman JR. Suicide gene approach using a dual-expression lentiviral vector to enhance the safety of ex vivo gene therapy for bone repair. Gene Ther 2013; 21:139-47. [PMID: 24285218 DOI: 10.1038/gt.2013.66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2012] [Revised: 08/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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'Ex vivo' gene therapy using viral vectors to overexpress BMP-2 is shown to heal critical-sized bone defects in experimental animals. To increase its safety, we constructed a dual-expression lentiviral vector to overexpress BMP-2 or luciferase and an HSV1-tk analog, Δtk (LV-Δtk-T2A-BMP-2/Luc). We hypothesized that administering ganciclovir (GCV) will eliminate the transduced cells at the site of implantation. The vector-induced expression of BMP-2 and luciferase in a mouse stromal cell line (W-20-17 cells) and mouse bone marrow cells (MBMCs) was reduced by 50% compared with the single-gene vector. W-20-17 cells were more sensitive to GCV compared with MBMCs (90-95% cell death at 12 days with GCV at 1 μg ml(-1) in MBMCs vs 90-95% cell death at 5 days by 0.1 μg ml(-1) of GCV in W-20-17 cells). Implantation of LV-Δtk-T2A-BMP-2 transduced MBMCs healed a 2 mm femoral defect at 4 weeks. Early GCV treatment (days 0-14) postoperatively blocked bone formation confirming a biologic response. Delayed GCV treatment starting at day 14 for 2 or 4 weeks reduced the luciferase signal from LV-Δtk-T2A-Luc-transduced MBMCs, but the signal was not completely eliminated. These data suggest that this suicide gene strategy has potential for clinical use in the future, but will need to be optimized for increased efficiency.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Reprogramming of mesenchymal stem cells derived from iPSCs seeded on biofunctionalized calcium phosphate scaffold for bone engineering. Biomaterials 2013; 34:7862-72. [PMID: 23891395 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2013.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2013] [Accepted: 07/08/2013] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells (iPSC-MSCs) are a promising choice of patient-specific stem cells with superior capability of cell expansion. There has been no report on bone morphogenic protein 2 (BMP2) gene modification of iPSC-MSCs for bone tissue engineering. The objectives of this study were to: (1) genetically modify iPSC-MSCs for BMP2 delivery; and (2) to seed BMP2 gene-modified iPSC-MSCs on calcium phosphate cement (CPC) immobilized with RGD for bone tissue engineering. iPSC-MSCs were infected with green fluorescence protein (GFP-iPSC-MSCs), or BMP2 lentivirus (BMP2-iPSC-MSCs). High levels of GFP expression were detected and more than 68% of GFP-iPSC-MSCs were GFP positive. BMP2-iPSC-MSCs expressed higher BMP2 levels than iPSC-MSCs in quantitative RT-PCR and ELISA assays (p < 0.05). BMP2-iPSC-MSCs did not compromise growth kinetics and cell cycle stages compared to iPSC-MSCs. After 14 d in osteogenic medium, ALP activity of BMP2-iPSC-MSCs was 1.8 times that of iPSC-MSCs (p < 0.05), indicating that BMP2 gene transduction of iPSC-MSCs enhanced osteogenic differentiation. BMP2-iPSC-MSCs were seeded on CPC scaffold biofunctionalized with RGD (RGD-CPC). BMP2-iPSC-MSCs attached well on RGD-CPC. At 14 d, COL1A1 expression of BMP2-iPSC-MSCs was 1.9 times that of iPSC-MSCs. OC expression of BMP2-iPSC-MSCs was 2.3 times that of iPSC-MSCs. Bone matrix mineralization by BMP2-iPSC-MSCs was 1.8 times that of iPSC-MSCs at 21 d. In conclusion, iPSC-MSCs seeded on CPC were suitable for bone tissue engineering. BMP2 gene-modified iPSC-MSCs on RGD-CPC underwent osteogenic differentiation, and the overexpression of BMP2 in iPSC-MSCs enhanced differentiation and bone mineral production on RGD-CPC. BMP2-iPSC-MSC seeding on RGD-CPC scaffold is promising to enhance bone regeneration efficacy.
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New therapeutics in promoting and modulating mandibular growth in cases with mandibular hypoplasia. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2013; 2013:789679. [PMID: 23819121 PMCID: PMC3681221 DOI: 10.1155/2013/789679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2013] [Revised: 04/10/2013] [Accepted: 04/18/2013] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Children with mandibular growth deficiency may develop airway obstruction. The standard treatment of severe airway obstruction involves invasive procedures such as tracheostomy. Mandibular distraction osteogenesis has been proposed in neonates with mandibular deficiency as a treatment option to avoid tracheostomy procedure later in life. Both tracheostomy and distraction osteogenesis procedures suffer from substantial shortcomings including scarring, unpredictability, and surgical complications. Forward jaw positioning appliances have been also used to enhance mandible growth. However, the effectiveness of these appliances is limited and lacks predictability. Current and future approaches to enhance mandibular growth, both experimental and clinical trials, and their effectiveness are presented and discussed.
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Implants in bone: part I. A current overview about tissue response, surface modifications and future perspectives. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2013; 18:243-57. [PMID: 23435578 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-013-0398-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2013] [Accepted: 02/04/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of study paper is to present an overview of osseointegration of dental implants, focusing on tissue response, surface modifications and future perspective. DISCUSSION Great progress has been made over the decades in the understanding of osseous peri-implant healing of dental implants, leading to the development of new implant materials and surfaces. However, failures and losses of implants are an indicator that there is room for improvement. Of particular importance is the understanding of the biological interaction between the implant and its surrounding bone. CONCLUSION The survival rates of dental implants in bone of over 90 % after 10 years show that they are an effective and well-established therapy option. However, new implant materials and surface modifications may be able to improve osseointegration of medical implants especially when the wound healing is compromised. Advanced techniques of evaluation are necessary to understand and validate osseointegration in these cases. An overview regarding the current state of the art in experimental evaluation of osseointegration of implants and implant material modifications will be given in Part II.
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Wang Y, Mostafa NZ, Hsu CYM, Rose L, Kucharki C, Yan J, Jiang H, Uludağ H. Modification of human BMSC with nanoparticles of polymeric biomaterials and plasmid DNA for BMP-2 secretion. J Surg Res 2012; 183:8-17. [PMID: 23290528 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.11.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2012] [Revised: 11/01/2012] [Accepted: 11/30/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Genetic modification of human bone marrow stem cells (hBMSCs) before administration to a patient is emerging as a viable approach to creating tailored cells that perform effectively in a clinical setting. To this end, safe delivery systems are needed that can package therapeutic genes into nanoparticles for cellular delivery. METHODS We evaluated different plasmids on gene expression and compared the effective plasmids directly in hBMSCs. Then, we evaluated the transfection efficiencies of the polymeric carriers linoleic acid-substituted polyethylenimine (PEI-LA), polyethylenimine (PEI)-25, and PEI-2 using flow cytometry. We used 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide to compare the toxicity of PEI-LA and PEI-25 on hBMSCs. We further assessed bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) secretion and the osteogenic activity of hBMSCs transfected with the polymeric (PEI-LA and PEI-25) gWIZ-BMP-2 complex. RESULTS Unlike the transformed cells that gave robust (>50%) transfection, only a few percent (<10%) of hBMSCs was transfected by the developed nanoparticles in culture. The plasmid DNA design was critical for expression of the transgene product, with the choice of the right promoter clearly enhancing the efficiency of transgene expression. Using the in-house designed PEI-LA, hBMSCs secreted BMP-2 in culture (~4 ng BMP-2/10(6) cells/d), which indicates the feasibility of using PEI-LA as a delivery system. Furthermore, we demonstrated an increased osteogenic activity in vitro for hBMSCs transfected with the PEI-LA containing the BMP-2 expression system. CONCLUSIONS These results provide encouraging evidence for the potential use of a low toxic PEI-LA to genetically modify hBMSC.
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- Yufu Wang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Lin P, Lin Y, Lennon DP, Correa D, Schluchter M, Caplan AI. Efficient lentiviral transduction of human mesenchymal stem cells that preserves proliferation and differentiation capabilities. Stem Cells Transl Med 2012; 1:886-97. [PMID: 23283550 DOI: 10.5966/sctm.2012-0086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Long-term lentiviral transduction of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) greatly enhances the usefulness of these cells. However, such transduction currently requires the use of polybrene, which severely inhibits hMSC proliferation. In contrast, protamine sulfate at 100 μg/ml doubled transduction efficiencies without affecting proliferation or differentiation potential. Expression levels improved 2.2-fold with the addition of a woodchuck hepatitis post-transcriptional regulatory element. Further improvements in transduction efficiencies could be obtained by a modest increase in viral concentrations through increased viral titers or decreased transduction volumes without changing multiplicity of infection, by transducing over multiple days, or by culturing the cells in fibroblast growth factor-2. Centrifugation improved expression but had no effect on efficiency. Transgene expression was stable over 6 weeks in vitro and in vivo. Donor-to-donor and intradonor variability were observed in primary passage through passage 2 cultures, but not at passage 3. These results provide a better optimized approach for expanded use of hMSCs through genetic manipulation.
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- Paul Lin
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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Hess R, Jaeschke A, Neubert H, Hintze V, Moeller S, Schnabelrauch M, Wiesmann HP, Hart DA, Scharnweber D. Synergistic effect of defined artificial extracellular matrices and pulsed electric fields on osteogenic differentiation of human MSCs. Biomaterials 2012; 33:8975-85. [PMID: 22995709 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.08.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2012] [Accepted: 08/23/2012] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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In vivo, bone formation is a complex, tightly regulated process, influenced by multiple biochemical and physical factors. To develop a vital bone tissue engineering construct, all of these individual components have to be considered and integrated to gain an in vivo-like stimulation of target cells. The purpose of the present studies was to investigate the synergistic role of defined biochemical and physical microenvironments with respect to osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Biochemical microenvironments have been designed using artificial extracellular matrices (aECMs), containing collagen I (coll) and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) like chondroitin sulfate (CS), or a high-sulfated hyaluronan derivative (sHya), formulated as coatings on three-dimensional poly(caprolactone-co-lactide) (PCL) scaffolds. As part of the physical microenvironment, cells were exposed to pulsed electric fields via transformer-like coupling (TC). Results showed that aECM containing sHya enhanced osteogenic differentiation represented by increases in ALP activity and gene-expression (RT-qPCR) of several bone-related proteins (RUNX-2, ALP, OPN). Electric field stimulation alone did not influence cell proliferation, but osteogenic differentiation was enhanced if osteogenic supplements were provided, showing synergistic effects by the combination of sHya and electric fields. These results will improve the understanding of bone regeneration processes and support the development of effective tissue engineered bone constructs.
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- Ricarda Hess
- Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials, Technische Universität Dresden, Budapester Straße 27, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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Gene therapy approaches to regenerating bone. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2012; 64:1320-30. [PMID: 22429662 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2012.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2011] [Revised: 02/13/2012] [Accepted: 03/05/2012] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Bone formation and regeneration therapies continue to require optimization and improvement because many skeletal disorders remain undertreated. Clinical solutions to nonunion fractures and osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, for example, remain suboptimal and better therapeutic approaches must be created. The widespread use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic proteins (rhBMPs) for spine fusion was recently questioned by a series of reports in a special issue of The Spine Journal, which elucidated the side effects and complications of direct rhBMP treatments. Gene therapy - both direct (in vivo) and cell-mediated (ex vivo) - has long been studied extensively to provide much needed improvements in bone regeneration. In this article, we review recent advances in gene therapy research whose aims are in vivo or ex vivo bone regeneration or formation. We examine appropriate vectors, safety issues, and rates of bone formation. The use of animal models and their relevance for translation of research results to the clinical setting are also discussed in order to provide the reader with a critical view. Finally, we elucidate the main challenges and hurdles faced by gene therapy aimed at bone regeneration as well as expected future trends in this field.
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Gene delivery to bone is useful both as an experimental tool and as a potential therapeutic strategy. Among its advantages over protein delivery are the potential for directed, sustained and regulated expression of authentically processed, nascent proteins. Although no clinical trials have been initiated, there is a substantial pre-clinical literature documenting the successful transfer of genes to bone, and their intraosseous expression. Recombinant vectors derived from adenovirus, retrovirus and lentivirus, as well as non-viral vectors, have been used for this purpose. Both ex vivo and in vivo strategies, including gene-activated matrices, have been explored. Ex vivo delivery has often employed mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), partly because of their ability to differentiate into osteoblasts. MSCs also have the potential to home to bone after systemic administration, which could serve as a useful way to deliver transgenes in a disseminated fashion for the treatment of diseases affecting the whole skeleton, such as osteoporosis or osteogenesis imperfecta. Local delivery of osteogenic transgenes, particularly those encoding bone morphogenetic proteins, has shown great promise in a number of applications where it is necessary to regenerate bone. These include healing large segmental defects in long bones and the cranium, as well as spinal fusion and treating avascular necrosis.
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- C H Evans
- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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Jhin MJ, Kim KH, Kim SH, Kim YS, Kim ST, Koo KT, Kim TI, Seol YJ, Ku Y, Rhyu IC, Lee YM. Ex vivo bone morphogenetic protein-2 gene delivery using bone marrow stem cells in rabbit maxillary sinus augmentation in conjunction with implant placement. J Periodontol 2012; 84:985-94. [PMID: 22897653 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2012.120221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluates the potential of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) gene-transduced bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) to facilitate osseous healing after rabbit maxillary sinus augmentation in conjunction with implant placement. METHODS Autologous BMSCs derived from New Zealand white rabbits were cultured and transduced with BMP-2 using an adenovirus vector. Transduced BMSCs (BMP-2/BMSCs) were then combined with a deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) scaffold. Twenty-seven animals were randomly allocated into three groups: 1) control, sinus grafted with DBBM alone; 2) BMSC, sinus grafted with non-transduced BMSCs and DBBM; and 3) BMP-2/BMSC, sinus grafted with BMP-2/BMSCs and DBBM. During these procedures, a mini-implant was placed in the floor of the sinus. Animals were sacrificed at 2, 4, and 8 weeks after surgery. New bone area and bone-to-implant contact (BIC) were evaluated histomorphometrically. RESULTS At 2 and 4 weeks, the BMP-2/BMSC group showed more new bone area and higher BIC than the other two groups. BMP-2/BMSCs were detected with confocal microscopy for up to 4 weeks, which indicates that transduced cells contributed to new bone formation. However, at 8 weeks, there was no difference in new bone area or BIC among the three groups. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that BMP-2 delivery using BMSCs may result in earlier and increased bone formation in the maxillary sinus. This finding may offer more stable bone support to implants and reduce healing times. However, this study also revealed limitations in the stimulatory effect of BMP-2/BMSCs, such as diminished activity over time in later healing stages.
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- Min-Ju Jhin
- Department of Periodontology and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Yun YR, Jang JH, Jeon E, Kang W, Lee S, Won JE, Kim HW, Wall I. Administration of growth factors for bone regeneration. Regen Med 2012; 7:369-85. [DOI: 10.2217/rme.12.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Growth factors (GFs) such as BMPs, FGFs, VEGFs and IGFs have significant impacts on osteoblast behavior, and thus have been widely utilized for bone tissue regeneration. Recently, securing biological stability for a sustainable and controllable release to the target tissue has been a challenge to practical applications. This challenge has been addressed to some degree with the development of appropriate carrier materials and delivery systems. This review highlights the importance and roles of those GFs, as well as their proper administration for targeting bone regeneration. Additionally, the in vitro and in vivo performance of those GFs with or without the use of carrier systems in the repair and regeneration of bone tissue is systematically addressed. Moreover, some recent advances in the utility of the GFs, such as using fusion technology, are also reviewed.
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- Ye-Rang Yun
- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 400-712, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 400-712, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 400-712, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 400-712, Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714, Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & WCU Research Center, Dankook University Graduate School, Cheonan 330-714, Korea
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- Department of Biomaterials Science, School of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714, Korea
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & WCU Research Center, Dankook University Graduate School, Cheonan 330-714, Korea
- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University College London, Torrington Place, London WC1E 7JE, UK
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Ectopic study of calcium phosphate cement seeded with pBMP-2 modified canine bMSCs mediated by a non-viral PEI derivative. Cell Biol Int 2012; 36:119-28. [PMID: 21899515 DOI: 10.1042/cbi20100848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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We have evaluated the ectopic new bone formation effects of CPC (calcium phosphate cement) seeded with pBMP-2 (plasmids containing bone morphogenetic protein-2 gene) transfected canine bMSCs (bone marrow stromal cells) mediated by a non-viral PEI (polyethylenimine) derivative (GenEscort™ II) in nude mice. Canine bMSCs were transfected with pBMP-2 or pEGFP (plasmids containing enhanced green fluorescent protein gene) mediated by GenEscort™ II in vitro, and the osteoblastic differentiation was explored by ALP (alkaline phosphatase) staining, ARS (alizarin red S) staining and RT-qPCR (real-time quantitative PCR) analysis. Ectopic bone formation effects of CPC/pBMP-2 transfected bMSCs were evaluated and compared with CPC/pEGFP transfected bMSCs or CPC/untransfected bMSCs through histological, histomorphological and immunohistochemical analysis 8 and 12 weeks post-operation in nude mice. Transfection efficiency was up ∼35% as demonstrated by EGFP (enhanced green fluorescent protein) expression. ALP and ARS staining were stronger with pBMP-2 gene transfection, and mRNA expression of BMP-2 (bone morphogenetic protein-2), Col 1 (collagen 1) and OCN (osteocalcin) in pBMP-2 group was significantly up-regulated at 6 and 9 days. Significantly higher NBV (new bone volume) was achieved in pBMP-2 group than in the control groups at 8 and 12 weeks (P<0.05). In addition, immunohistochemical analysis indicated higher OCN expression in pBMP-2 group (P<0.01). We conclude that CPC seeded with pBMP-2 transfected bMSCs mediated by GenEscort™ II could enhance ectopic new bone formation in nude mice, suggesting that GenEscort™ II mediated pBMP-2 gene transfer is an effective non-viral method and CPC is a suitable scaffold for gene enhanced bone tissue engineering.
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Tan Y, Xiao EH, Xiao LZ, Yuan YH, Ma C, Shang QL, Bian DJ, Li YH, Chen Z, Chang Q. VEGF(165) expressing bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells differentiate into hepatocytes under HGF and EGF induction in vitro. Cytotechnology 2012; 64:635-47. [PMID: 22476563 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-012-9439-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2011] [Accepted: 02/07/2012] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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A short half-life and low levels of growth factors in an injured microenvironment necessitates the sustainable delivery of growth factors and stem cells to augment the regeneration of injured tissues. Our aim was to investigate the ability of VEGF(165) expressing bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) to differentiate into hepatocytes when cultured with hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and epidermal growth factor (EGF) in vitro. We isolated, cultured and identified rabbit BMMSCs, then electroporated the BMMSCs with VEGF(165)-pCMV6-AC-GFP plasmid. G418 was used to select transfected cells and the efficiency was up to 70%. The groups were then divided as follows: Group A was electroporated with pCMV6-AC-GFP plasmid + HGF + EGF and Group B was electroporated with VEGF(165)-pCMV6-AC-GFP plasmid +HGF + EGF. After 14 days, BMMSCs were induced into short spindle and polygonal cells. Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) was positive and albumin (ALB) was negative in Group A, while both AFP and ALB were positive in group B on day 10. AFP and ALB in both groups were positive on day 20, but the quantity of AFP in group B decreased with prolonged time and was about 43.5% less than group A. The quantity of the ALB gene was increased with prolonged time in both groups. However, there was no significant difference between group A and B on day 10 and 20. Our results demonstrated that VEGF(165)-pCMV6-AC-GFP plasmid modified BMMSCs still had the ability to differentiate into hepatocytes. The VEGF(165) gene promoted BMMSCs to differentiate into hepatocyte-like cells under the induction of HGF and EGF, and reduced the differentiation time. These results have implications for cell therapies.
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- Yan Tan
- Department of Radiology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan Province, China
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Mesenchymal stem cells as a potent cell source for bone regeneration. Stem Cells Int 2012; 2012:980353. [PMID: 22448175 PMCID: PMC3289837 DOI: 10.1155/2012/980353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2011] [Revised: 11/21/2011] [Accepted: 12/05/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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While small bone defects heal spontaneously, large bone defects need surgical intervention for bone transplantation. Autologous bone grafts are the best and safest strategy for bone repair. An alternative method is to use allogenic bone graft. Both methods have limitations, particularly when bone defects are of a critical size. In these cases, bone constructs created by tissue engineering technologies are of utmost importance. Cells are one main component in the manufacture of bone construct. A few cell types, including embryonic stem cells (ESCs), adult osteoblast, and adult stem cells, can be used for this purpose. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), as adult stem cells, possess characteristics that make them good candidate for bone repair. This paper discusses different aspects of MSCs that render them an appropriate cell type for clinical use to promote bone regeneration.
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Patil A, Sable R, Kothari R. Occurrence, biochemical profile of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) isoforms and their functions in endochondral ossification. J Cell Physiol 2012; 227:1298-308. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.22846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Park J, Bauer S, Pittrof A, Killian MS, Schmuki P, von der Mark K. Synergistic control of mesenchymal stem cell differentiation by nanoscale surface geometry and immobilized growth factors on TiO2 nanotubes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2012; 8:98-107. [PMID: 22095845 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201100790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2011] [Revised: 08/08/2011] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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The aim of this study is to elucidate whether combined environmental signals provided by nanoscale topography and by growth factors control cell behavior of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in a synergistic or simply additive manner. Chondrogenic and osteogenic differentiation of MSCs is studied on vertically aligned TiO(2) nanotubes of size 15 and 100 nm with and without immobilized bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2). Although BMP-2 coating stimulates both chondrogenic and osteogenic differentiation of MSCs, the response strongly depends on the surface nanoscale geometry of the BMP-2-coated nanotubes. Chondrogenic differentiation is strongly supported on 100 nm BMP-2-coated nanotubes, but not on 15 nm nanotubes, which induce spreading and de-differentiation of chondrocytes. A similar response is observed with primary chondrocytes, which maintain their chondrogenic phenotype on BMP-2-coated 100 nm nanotubes, but de-differentiate on 15 nm nanotubes. In contrast, osteogenic differentiation is greatly enhanced on 15 nm but not on 100 nm BMP-2-coated nanotubes as shown previously. Furthermore, covalent immobilization of BMP-2 rescues MSCs from apoptosis occurring on uncoated 100 nm TiO(2) nanotube surfaces. Thus, combined signals provided by BMP-2 immobilized to a defined lateral nanoscale spacing geometry seem to contain environmental cues that are able to modulate a lineage-specific decision of MSC differentiation and cell survival in a synergistic manner.
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- Jung Park
- Department of Experimental Medicine I, Nikolaus-Fiebiger-Center of Molecular Medicine, Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Glueckstrasse 5, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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Wagner DE, Bhaduri SB. Progress and outlook of inorganic nanoparticles for delivery of nucleic acid sequences related to orthopedic pathologies: a review. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART B-REVIEWS 2011; 18:1-14. [PMID: 21707439 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2011.0081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The anticipated growth in the aging population will drastically increase medical needs of society; of which, one of the largest components will undoubtedly be from orthopedic-related pathologies. There are several proposed solutions being investigated to cost-effectively prepare for the future--pharmaceuticals, implant devices, cell and gene therapies, or some combination thereof. Gene therapy is one of the more promising possibilities because it seeks to correct the root of the problem, thereby minimizing treatment duration and cost. Currently, viral vectors have shown the highest efficacies, but immunological concerns remain. Nonviral methods show reduced immune responses but are regarded as less efficient. The nonviral paradigms consist of mechanical and chemical approaches. While organic-based materials have been used more frequently in particle-based methods, inorganic materials capable of delivery have distinct advantages, especially advantageous in orthopedic applications. The inorganic gene therapy field is highly interdisciplinary in nature, and requires assimilation of knowledge across the broad fields of cell biology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, materials science, and clinical medicine. This review provides an overview of the role each area plays in orthopedic gene therapy as well as possible future directions for the field.
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- Darcy E Wagner
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Colleges of Medicine and Engineering, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 43606, USA.
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Zhang W, Tsurushima H, Oyane A, Yazaki Y, Sogo Y, Ito A, Matsumura A. BMP-2 gene-fibronectin-apatite composite layer enhances bone formation. J Biomed Sci 2011; 18:62. [PMID: 21859498 PMCID: PMC3175450 DOI: 10.1186/1423-0127-18-62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2011] [Accepted: 08/23/2011] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Safe and efficient gene transfer systems are needed for tissue engineering. We have developed an apatite composite layer including the bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) gene and fibronectin (FB), and we evaluated its ability to induce bone formation. Methods An apatite composite layer was evaluated to determine the efficiency of gene transfer to cells cultured on it. Cells were cultured on a composite layer including the BMP-2 gene and FB, and BMP-2 gene expression, BMP-2 protein concentrations, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and osteocalcin (OC) concentrations were measured. A bone defect on the cranium of rats was treated with hydroxyapatite (HAP)-coated ceramic buttons with the apatite composite layer including the BMP-2 gene and FB (HAP-BMP-FB). The tissue concentration of BMP-2, bone formation, and the expression levels of the BMP-2, ALP, and OC genes were all quantified. Results The apatite composite layer provided more efficient gene transfer for the cultured cells than an apatite composite layer without FB. The BMP-2 concentration was approximately 100~600 pg/mL in the cell-culture medium. Culturing the cells on the apatite composite layer for 27 days increased ALP activity and OC concentrations. In animal experiments, the tissue concentrations of BMP-2 were over 100 pg/mg in the HAP-BMP-FB group and approximately 50 pg/mg in the control groups. Eight weeks later, bone formation was more enhanced in the HAP-BMP-FB group than in the control groups. In the tissues surrounding the HAP button, the gene expression levels of ALP and OC increased. Conclusion The BMP-2 gene-FB-apatite composite layer might be useful for bone engineering.
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- Wei Zhang
- Nanosystem Research Institute (NRI), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Higashi 1-1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan
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Myon L, Ferri J, Chai F, Blanchemain N, Raoul G. [Oro-maxillofacial bone tissue engineering combining biomaterials, stem cells, and gene therapy]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 112:201-11. [PMID: 21798570 DOI: 10.1016/j.stomax.2011.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Improvements have been made in regenerative medicine, due to the development of tissue engineering and cellular therapy. Bone regeneration is an ambitious project, leading to many applications involving skull, maxillofacial, and orthopaedic surgery. Scaffolds, stem cells, and signals support bone tissue engineering. The scaffold physical and chemical properties promote cell invasion, guide their differentiation, and enable signal transmission. Scaffold may be inorganic or organic. Their conception was improved by the use of new techniques: self-assembled nanofibres, electrospinning, solution-phase separation, micropatterned hydrogels, bioprinting, and rapid prototyping. Cellular biology processes allow us to choose between embryonic stem cells or adult stem cells for regenerative medicine. Finally, communication between cells and their environment is essential; they use various signals to do so. The study of signals and their transmission led to the discovery and the use of Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP). The development of cellular therapy led to the emergence of a specific field: gene therapy. It relies on viral vectors, which include: retroviruses, adenoviruses and adeno-associated vectors (AAV). Non-viral vectors include plasmids and lipoplex. Some BMP genes have successfully been transfected. The ability to control transfected cells and the capacity to combine and transfect many genes involved in osseous healing will improve gene therapy.
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- L Myon
- Université Lille Nord de France, UDSL, 59000 Lille, France
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Zhang ZG, Li ZH, Mao XZ, Wang WC. Advances in bone repair with nanobiomaterials: mini-review. Cytotechnology 2011; 63:437-43. [PMID: 21748262 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-011-9367-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2010] [Accepted: 06/10/2011] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology has emerged to be one of the most powerful engineering approaches in the past half a century. Nanotechnology brought nanomaterials for biomedical use with diverse applications. In the present manuscript we summarize the recent progress in adopting nanobiomaterials for bone healing and repair approaches. We first discuss the use of nanophase surface modification in manipulating metals and ceramics for bone implantation, and then the use of polymers as nanofiber scaffolds in bone repair. Finally we briefly present the potential use of the nanoparticle delivery system as adjunct system in promoting bone regeneration following fracture.
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- Zhao-Gui Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Middle Ren-Min Road No. 139, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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Stockmann P, Park J, von Wilmowsky C, Nkenke E, Felszeghy E, Dehner JF, Schmitt C, Tudor C, Schlegel KA. Guided bone regeneration in pig calvarial bone defects using autologous mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells - a comparison of different tissue sources. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2011; 40:310-20. [PMID: 21723141 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2011.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2010] [Revised: 04/27/2011] [Accepted: 05/09/2011] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Due to donor side morbidity and the absence of osteogenic properties in bone substitutes, there is a growing need for an alternative to traditional bone grafting within the scope of tissue engineering. This animal study was conducted to compare the in vivo osteogenic potential of adipose-derived (AD), periosteum-derived (PD) and bone marrow-derived (BM) mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells (MSC). Autologous mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells of named tissue origin were induced into osteogenic differentiation following in vitro cell expansion. Ex vivo cultivated cells were seeded on a collagen scaffold and subsequently added to freshly created monocortical calvarial bone defects in 21 domestic pigs. Pure collagen scaffold served as a control defect. The animals were sacrificed at specific time points and de novo bone formation was quantitatively analyzed by histomorphometry. Bone volume/total defect volume (BV/TV) and the mineralization rate of newly formed bone were compared among the groups. In the early stages of wound healing, up to 30 days, the test defects did not show better bone regeneration than those in the control defect, but the bone healing process in the test defects was accelerated in the later stage compared to those in the control defect. All the test defects showed complete osseous healing after 90 days compared to those in the control defect. During the observation period, no significant differences in BV/TV and mineralization of newly formed bone among the test defects were observed. Irrespective of the tissue sources of MSC, the speed and pattern of osseous healing after cell transplantations into monocortical bone defects were comparable. Our results indicate that the efficiency of autologous AD-MSC, PD-MSC and BM-MSC transplantation following ex vivo cell expansion is not significantly different for the guided regeneration of bone defects.
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- Philipp Stockmann
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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Future of local bone regeneration - Protein versus gene therapy. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2011; 39:54-64. [PMID: 20434921 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2010.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2009] [Revised: 03/09/2010] [Accepted: 03/11/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The most promising attempts to achieve bone regeneration artificially are based on the application of mediators such as bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) directly to the deficient tissue site. BMPs, as promoters of the regenerative process, have the ability to induce de novo bone formation in various tissues, and many animal models have demonstrated their high potential for ectopic and orthotopic bone formation. However, the biological activity of the soluble factors that promote bone formation in vivo is limited by diffusion and degradation, leading to a short half-life. Local delivery remains a problem in clinical applications. Several materials, including hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate, demineralised bone matrices, poly-lactic acid homo- and heterodimers, and collagen have been tested as carriers and delivery systems for these factors in a sustained and appropriate manner. Unfortunately these delivery vehicles often have limitations in terms of biodegradability, inflammatory and immunological rejection, disease transmission, and most importantly, an inability to provide a sustained, continuous release of these factors at the region of interest. In coping with these problems, new approaches have been established: genes encoding these growth factor proteins can be delivered to the target cells. In this way the transfected cells serve as local "bioreactors", as they express the exogenous genes and secrete the synthesised proteins into their vicinity. The purpose of this review is to present the different methods of gene versus growth factor delivery in tissue engineering. Our review focuses on these promising and innovative methods that are defined as regional gene therapy and provide an alternative to the direct application of growth factors. Various advantages and disadvantages of non-viral and viral vectors are discussed. This review identifies potential candidate genes and target cells, and in vivo as well as ex vivo approaches for cell transduction and transfection. In explaining the biological basis, this paper also refers to current experimental and clinical applications.
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Chen XA, Zhang LJ, He ZJ, Wang WW, Xu B, Zhong Q, Shuai XT, Yang LQ, Deng YB. Plasmid-encapsulated polyethylene glycol-grafted polyethylenimine nanoparticles for gene delivery into rat mesenchymal stem cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2011; 6:843-53. [PMID: 21589652 PMCID: PMC3090281 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s17155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2011] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: Mesenchymal stem cell transplantation is a promising method in regenerative medicine. Gene-modified mesenchymal stem cells possess superior characteristics of specific tissue differentiation, resistance to apoptosis, and directional migration. Viral vectors have the disadvantages of potential immunogenicity, carcinogenicity, and complicated synthetic procedures. Polyethylene glycol-grafted polyethylenimine (PEG-PEI) holds promise in gene delivery because of easy preparation and potentially targeting modification. Methods: A PEG8k-PEI25k graft copolymer was synthesized. Agarose gel retardation assay and dynamic light scattering were used to determine the properties of the nanoparticles. MTT reduction, wound and healing, and differentiation assays were used to test the cytobiological characteristics of rat mesenchymal stem cells, fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry were used to determine transfection efficiency, and atomic force microscopy was used to evaluate the interaction between PEG-PEI/plasmid nanoparticles and mesenchymal stem cells. Results: After incubation with the copolymer, the bionomics of mesenchymal stem cells showed no significant change. The mesenchymal stem cells still maintained high viability, resettled the wound area, and differentiated into adipocytes and osteoblasts. The PEG-PEI completely packed plasmid and condensed plasmid into stable nanoparticles of 100–150 nm diameter. After optimizing the N/P ratio, the PEG-PEI/plasmid microcapsules delivered plasmid into mesenchymal stem cells and obtained an optimum transfection efficiency of 15%–21%, which was higher than for cationic liposomes. Conclusion: These data indicate that PEG-PEI is a valid gene delivery agent and has better transfection efficiency than cationic liposomes in mesenchymal stem cells.
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- Xiao-Ai Chen
- Department of Pathophysiology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Lü K, Zeng D, Zhang Y, Xia L, Xu L, Kaplan DL, Jiang X, Zhang F. BMP-2 gene modified canine bMSCs promote ectopic bone formation mediated by a nonviral PEI derivative. Ann Biomed Eng 2011; 39:1829-39. [PMID: 21347550 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-011-0276-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2010] [Accepted: 02/11/2011] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The study was to explore the effects of BMP-2 gene modified canine bone marrow stromal cells (bMSCs) mediated by a nonviral PEI derivative (GenEscort™ II) in promoting bone formation in vitro and in vivo. Canine bMSCs were cultured and transfected with plasmids containing bone morphogenetic protein-2 gene (pBMP-2) or enhanced green fluorescent protein gene (pEGFP). Gene transfection conditions were initially optimized by varying GenEscort™ II/plasmid ratios. Osteogenic differentiation of gene modified bMSCs was investigated via alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity analysis and real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) analysis in vitro. The bone formation ability of pBMP-2 transfected bMSCs combined with apatite-coated silk scaffolds (mSS) was explored and compared with pEGFP transfected bMSCs/mSS or untreated bMSCs/mSS at 8, 12 weeks after operation. Results showed that gene transfection efficiency reached up to 36.67 ± 4.12% as demonstrated by EGFP expression. ALP staining and activity assay were stronger with pBMP-2 gene transfection, and the mRNA expression of BMP-2, bone sialoprotein (BSP), Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx-2), and osteopontin (OPN) up-regulated in bMSCs 3, 6, 9 days in pBMP-2 group. Besides, the tissue-engineered bone complex with pBMP-2 modified bMSCs achieved significantly increased de novo bone formation compared with control groups (p < 0.01). We conclude that pBMP-2 transfection mediated by GenEscort™ II could enhance the osteogenic differentiation of canine bMSCs and promote the ectopic new bone formation in nude mice. GenEscort™ II mediated pBMP-2 gene transfer appears to be a safe and effective nonviral method for gene enhanced bone tissue engineering.
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- Kaige Lü
- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China
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Lü K, Xu L, Xia L, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Kaplan DL, Jiang X, Zhang F. An ectopic study of apatite-coated silk fibroin scaffolds seeded with AdBMP-2-modified canine bMSCs. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2011; 23:509-26. [PMID: 21294971 DOI: 10.1163/092050610x552861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The present study was undertaken to evaluate ectopic new bone formation effects of apatite-coated silk fibroin scaffolds (mSS) seeded with adenovirus-mediated bone morphogenic protein-2 gene (AdBMP-2) transduced canine bone marrow stromal cells (bMSCs) in nude mice. In this study, bMSCs derived from canine were cultured and transduced with AdBMP-2 adenovirus-mediated enhanced green fluorescent protein gene (AdEGFP) in vitro. Osteogenic differentiation of bMSCs was determined by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity analysis, and the transcript levels for BMP-2, osteopontin (OPN), osteocalcin (OCN) and bone sialoprotein (BSP) genes via real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) analysis. The ectopic bone formation effects of mSS seeded with AdBMP-2-modified bMSCs were evaluated through histological and histomorphological analysis 4, 8 and 12 weeks post-operation in nude mice. ALP activity was statistically increased in the AdBMP-2 group, when compared with control groups. The mRNA expression of BMP-2, OPN, OCN and BSP was also statistically up-regulated 6 and 9 days after AdBMP-2 transduction. Significantly higher bone volume was achieved in AdBMP-2-transduced bMSCs/mSS constructs than that of AdEGFP-transduced bMSCs/mSS or bMSCs/mSS groups at 4, 8 and 12 weeks (P < 0.01). These results demonstrated that mSS seeded with AdBMP-2-transduced canine bMSCs can promote ectopic new bone formation and maturation in nude mice, suggesting the potential of this silk-scaffold-based tissue-engineered bone for further bone regeneration studies in canine models.
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- Kaige Lü
- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai 200011, P. R. China
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Lee JS, Lee JM, Im GI. Electroporation-mediated transfer of Runx2 and Osterix genes to enhance osteogenesis of adipose stem cells. Biomaterials 2011; 32:760-8. [PMID: 20947160 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2010.09.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2010] [Accepted: 09/19/2010] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In the present study, we tested the hypothesis that electroporation-mediated transfer of Runx2, Osterix, or both genes enhances the in vitro and in vivo osteogenesis from adipose stem cells (ASCs). ASCs were transfected with Runx2, Osterix, or both genes using electroporation, and further cultured in monolayer or in PLGA scaffold under osteogenic medium for 14 days, then analyzed for in vitro osteogenic differentiation. Transfected ASC-PLGA scaffold hybrids were also implanted on nude mice to test for in vivo ectopic bone formation. Runx2 and Osterix genes were strongly expressed in ASCs transfected with each gene on day 7, decreasing rapidly on day 14. Runx2 protein was strongly expressed in ASCs transfected with the Runx2 gene, while Osterix protein was strongly expressed in ASCs transfected with either or both Runx2 and Osterix genes. Overexpression of Runx2 and Osterix significantly increased the gene expression of osteogenic differentiation markers (alkaline phosphatase [ALP], osteocalcin [OCN], type I collagen [COL1A1], and bone sialoprotein [BSP]) in ASCs. Transfection of Runx2 and Osterix genes enhanced the protein expression of OCN, type I collagen, and BSP, as demonstrated by Western blot analysis, and ALP activity as well as enhancing mineralization in the monolayer culture and ASC-PLGA scaffold hybrids. Runx2- or Osterix-transfected ASC-PLGA scaffold hybrids promoted bone formation in nude mice after 6 weeks of in vivo implantation.
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- Jai-Sun Lee
- Department of Orthopaedics, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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Shenaq DS, Rastegar F, Petkovic D, Zhang BQ, He BC, Chen L, Zuo GW, Luo Q, Shi Q, Wagner ER, Huang E, Gao Y, Gao JL, Kim SH, Yang K, Bi Y, Su Y, Zhu G, Luo J, Luo X, Qin J, Reid RR, Luu HH, Haydon RC, He TC. Mesenchymal Progenitor Cells and Their Orthopedic Applications: Forging a Path towards Clinical Trials. Stem Cells Int 2010; 2010:519028. [PMID: 21234334 PMCID: PMC3017936 DOI: 10.4061/2010/519028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2010] [Revised: 07/07/2010] [Accepted: 09/28/2010] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal progenitor cells (MPCs) are nonhematopoietic multipotent cells capable of differentiating into mesenchymal and nonmesenchymal lineages. While they can be isolated from various tissues, MPCs isolated from the bone marrow are best characterized. These cells represent a subset of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) which, in addition to their differentiation potential, are critical in supporting proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic cells. They are of clinical interest because they can be easily isolated from bone marrow aspirates and expanded in vitro with minimal donor site morbidity. The BMSCs are also capable of altering disease pathophysiology by secreting modulating factors in a paracrine manner. Thus, engineering such cells to maximize therapeutic potential has been the focus of cell/gene therapy to date. Here, we discuss the path towards the development of clinical trials utilizing BMSCs for orthopaedic applications. Specifically, we will review the use of BMSCs in repairing critical-sized defects, fracture nonunions, cartilage and tendon injuries, as well as in metabolic bone diseases and osteonecrosis. A review of www.ClinicalTrials.gov of the United States National Institute of Health was performed, and ongoing clinical trials will be discussed in addition to the sentinel preclinical studies that paved the way for human investigations.
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- Deana S Shenaq
- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Surgery, The University of Chicago Medical Center, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC3079, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Dong JL, Li LX, Mu WD, Wang YH, Zhou DS, Wei Hao, Zou DB, Kun Hu, Ji Li, Cui FZ. Bone Regeneration with BMP-2 Gene-modified Mesenchymal Stem Cells Seeded on Nano-hydroxyapatite/Collagen/ Poly(L-Lactic Acid) Scaffolds. J BIOACT COMPAT POL 2010. [DOI: 10.1177/0883911510380436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In this study, the capacity of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) gene-transfected bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in combination with nano-hydroxyapatite/collagen/poly(L-lactic acid) (nHAC/ PLA) to improve the repair of bone defects in rabbit was explored. MSCs from New Zealand White rabbits were cultured and injected with pIRES2-EGFPhBMP-2 or pIRES2-EGFP by electroporation. After the transfer efficiency was determined through the expression of EGFP, the MSCs were seeded on scaffolds to generate an in vitro 3D cell/scaffold construct. The adhesion and proliferation of the MSCs cultured in the scaffold was assessed by SEM. The cellular constructs obtained were allografted into the 15 mm critical-sized segmental bone defects in the radius of New Zealand White rabbits for 12 weeks. The bone regeneration was assessed by radiographical and histological analyses. In vitro, nHAC/PLA facilitated MSC adhesion and proliferation on the scaffold, and gene transfer efficiency reached a maximum of 35.5 ± 3.8%. In vivo, the implantation of BMP-2 transfected MSCs/nHAC/PLA construct significantly enhanced the formation of new bone in the segmental defect, compared to the control groups. This novel 3D BMP-2 transfected MSCs/nHAC/PLA construct has the potential for bone repair by genetic tissue engineering approach.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250021, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Spinal Cord Injury, General Hospital of Ji'nan Military Area, Jinan 250031, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qianfoshan Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250014, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinan Fourth Hospital Jinan 250031, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China,
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Nonviral gene delivery to mesenchymal stem cells using cationic liposomes for gene and cell therapy. J Biomed Biotechnol 2010; 2010:735349. [PMID: 20625411 PMCID: PMC2896879 DOI: 10.1155/2010/735349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2009] [Accepted: 04/06/2010] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) hold a great promise for application in several therapies due to their unique biological characteristics. In order to harness their full potential in cell-or gene-based therapies it might be advantageous to enhance some of their features through gene delivery strategies. Accordingly, we are interested in developing an efficient and safe methodology to genetically engineer human bone marrow MSC (BM MSC), enhancing their therapeutic efficacy in Regenerative Medicine. The plasmid DNA delivery was optimized using a cationic liposome-based reagent. Transfection efficiencies ranged from ~2% to ~35%, resulting from using a Lipid/DNA ratio of 1.25 with a transgene expression of 7 days. Importantly, the number of plasmid copies in different cell passages was quantified for the first time and ~20,000 plasmid copies/cell were obtained independently of cell passage. As transfected MSC have shown high viabilities (>90%) and recoveries (>52%) while maintaining their multipotency, this might be an advantageous transfection strategy when the goal is to express a therapeutic gene in a safe and transient way.
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Clinical problems in bone healing include large segmental defects, spinal fusions, and the nonunion and delayed union of fractures. Gene-transfer technologies have the potential to aid healing by permitting the local delivery and sustained expression of osteogenic gene products within osseous lesions. Key questions for such an approach include the choice of transgene, vector and gene-transfer strategy. Most experimental data have been obtained using cDNAs encoding osteogenic growth factors such as bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2), BMP-4 and BMP-7, in conjunction with both nonviral and viral vectors using in vivo and ex vivo delivery strategies. Proof of principle has been convincingly demonstrated in small-animal models. Relatively few studies have used large animals, but the results so far are encouraging. Once a reliable method has been developed, it will be necessary to perform detailed pharmacological and toxicological studies, as well as satisfy other demands of the regulatory bodies, before human clinical trials can be initiated. Such studies are very expensive and often protracted. Thus, progress in developing a clinically useful gene therapy for bone healing is determined not only by scientific considerations, but also by financial constraints and the ambient regulatory environment.
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Hong D, Chen HX, Ge R, Li JC. Genetically engineered mesenchymal stem cells: The ongoing research for bone tissue engineering. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2010; 293:531-7. [PMID: 20027644 DOI: 10.1002/ar.21045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Bone grafting is crucial in the surgical treatment of bone defects and nonunion fractures. Autogenous bone, allogenous bone, and biomaterial scaffold are three main sources of bone grafts. The biomaterial scaffold, both natural and synthetic, is widely accessible but weak in osteogenic potential. One approach to solve this problem is cell-based bone tissue engineering (BTE), established by growing living osteogenic cells on scaffold in vitro to build up its osteoinducitive capability. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) is suitable for use in cell-based BTE, but it remains a considerable challenge to induce MSCs to form solely bone and while preventing MSCs from differentiating into fats, muscles, and possibly neural elements in vivo. Recently, there is a drastic rise in use of genetically engineered MSCs, which can secrete growth factors or alter the transcription level, leading to osteoblast lineage commitment, bone formation, fracture repair, and spinal fusion. In this article, we reviewed the literatures regarding applications of genetically engineered MSCs in BTE. We addressed the currently applicable genes and candidate genes for MSCs modification, transduction efficiency and safety issues of the transfect vectors, and administration routes, and we briefly described in vivo tracking and potential clinical application of the genetically modified MSCs in BTE.
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- Institute of Cell Biology, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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