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Yum Y, Park S, Nam YH, Yoon J, Song H, Kim HJ, Lim J, Jung SC. Therapeutic Effect of Schwann Cell-Like Cells Differentiated from Human Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Diabetic Neuropathy in db/db Mice. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2024; 21:761-776. [PMID: 38619758 PMCID: PMC11187028 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-024-00638-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is the most common complication of diabetes, and approximately 50% of patients with this disease suffer from peripheral neuropathy. Nerve fiber loss in DN occurs due to myelin defects and is characterized by symptoms of impaired nerve function. Schwann cells (SCs) are the main support cells of the peripheral nervous system and play important roles in several pathways contributing to the pathogenesis and development of DN. We previously reported that human tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells differentiated into SCs (TMSC-SCs), named neuronal regeneration-promoting cells (NRPCs), which cells promoted nerve regeneration in animal models with peripheral nerve injury or hereditary peripheral neuropathy. METHODS In this study, NRPCs were injected into the thigh muscles of BKS-db/db mice, a commonly used type 2 diabetes model, and monitored for 26 weeks. Von Frey test, sensory nerve conduction study, and staining of sural nerve, hind foot pad, dorsal root ganglia (DRG) were performed after NRPCs treatment. RESULTS Von Frey test results showed that the NRPC treatment group (NRPC group) showed faster responses to less force than the vehicle group. Additionally, remyelination of sural nerve fibers also increased in the NRPC group. After NRPCs treatment, an improvement in response to external stimuli and pain sensation was expected through increased expression of PGP9.5 in the sole and TRPV1 in the DRG. CONCLUSION The NRPCs treatment may alleviate DN through the remyelination and the recovery of sensory neurons, could provide a better life for patients suffering from complications of this disease.
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- Yoonji Yum
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Cellatoz Therapeutics Lnc., 17, Pangyo-ro 228beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13487, Republic of Korea
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- Cellatoz Therapeutics Lnc., 17, Pangyo-ro 228beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13487, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea.
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea.
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Kim HY, Kim HS. Podoplanin depletion in tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells induces cellular senescence via regulation of the p16 Ink4a/Rb pathway. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:323. [PMID: 38867259 PMCID: PMC11167904 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-024-01705-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are widely used in the development of therapeutic tools in regenerative medicine. However, their quality decreases during in vitro expansion because of heterogeneity and acquired cellular senescence. We investigated the potential role of podoplanin (PDPN) in minimizing cellular senescence and maintaining the stemness of tonsil-derived MSCs (TMSCs). METHODS TMSCs were isolated from human tonsil tissues using an enzymatic method, expanded, and divided into two groups: early-passaged TMSCs, which were cultured for 3-7 passages, and late-passaged TMSCs, which were passaged more than 15 times. The TMSCs were evaluated for cellular senescence and MSC characteristics, and PDPN-positive and -negative cells were identified by fluorescence-activated cell sorting. In addition, MSC features were assessed in siRNA-mediated PDPN-depleted TMSCs. RESULTS TMSCs, when passaged more than 15 times and becoming senescent, exhibited reduced proliferative rates, telomere length, pluripotency marker (NANOG, OCT4, and SOX2) expression, and tri-lineage differentiation potential (adipogenesis, chondrogenesis, or osteogenesis) compared to cells passaged less than five times. Furthermore, PDPN protein levels significantly decreased in a passage-dependent manner. PDPN-positive cells maintained their stemness characteristics, such as MSC-specific surface antigen (CD14, CD34, CD45, CD73, CD90, and CD105) and pluripotency marker expression, and exhibited higher tri-lineage differentiation potential than PDPN-negative cells. SiRNA-mediated silencing of PDPN led to decreased cell-cycle progression, proliferation, and migration, indicating the significance of PDPN as a preliminary senescence-related factor. These reductions directly contributed to the induction of cellular senescence via p16Ink4a/Rb pathway activation. CONCLUSION PDPN may serve as a novel biomarker to mitigate cellular senescence in the clinical application of MSCs.
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- Ha Yeong Kim
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 1071 Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, 07985, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 1071 Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, 07985, Republic of Korea.
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Tran ANT, Kim HY, Oh SY, Kim HS. CD49f and CD146: A Possible Crosstalk Modulates Adipogenic Differentiation Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Cells 2023; 13:55. [PMID: 38201259 PMCID: PMC10778538 DOI: 10.3390/cells13010055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The lack of appropriate mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) selection methods has given the challenges for standardized harvesting, processing, and phenotyping procedures of MSCs. Genetic engineering coupled with high-throughput proteomic studies of MSC surface markers arises as a promising strategy to identify stem cell-specific markers. However, the technical limitations are the key factors making it less suitable to provide an appropriate starting material for the screening platform. A more accurate, easily accessible approach is required to solve the issues. METHODS This study established a high-throughput screening strategy with forward versus side scatter gating to identify the adipogenesis-associated markers of bone marrow-derived MSCs (BMSCs) and tonsil-derived MSCs (TMSCs). We classified the MSC-derived adipogenic differentiated cells into two clusters: lipid-rich cells as side scatter (SSC)-high population and lipid-poor cells as SSC-low population. By screening the expression of 242 cell surface proteins, we identified the surface markers which exclusively found in lipid-rich subpopulation as the specific markers for BMSCs and TMSCs. RESULTS High-throughput screening of the expression of 242 cell surface proteins indicated that CD49f and CD146 were specific for BMSCs and TMSCs. Subsequent immunostaining confirmed the consistent specific expression of CD49f and CD146 and in BMSCs and TMSCs. Enrichment of MSCs by CD49f and CD146 surface markers demonstrated that the simultaneous expression of CD49f and CD146 is required for adipogenesis and osteogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells. Furthermore, the fate decision of MSCs from different sources is regulated by distinct responses of cells to differentiation stimulations despite sharing a common CD49f+CD146+ immunophenotype. CONCLUSIONS We established an accurate, robust, transgene-free method for screening adipogenesis associated cell surface proteins. This provided a valuable tool to investigate MSC-specific markers. Additionally, we showed a possible crosstalk between CD49f and CD146 modulates the adipogenesis of MSCs.
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- An Nguyen-Thuy Tran
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07985, Republic of Korea; (A.N.-T.T.); (H.Y.K.)
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07985, Republic of Korea; (A.N.-T.T.); (H.Y.K.)
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07985, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07985, Republic of Korea; (A.N.-T.T.); (H.Y.K.)
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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Nam YH, Park S, Yum Y, Jeong S, Park HE, Kim HJ, Lim J, Choi BO, Jung SC. Preclinical Efficacy of Peripheral Nerve Regeneration by Schwann Cell-like Cells Differentiated from Human Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in C22 Mice. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3334. [PMID: 38137555 PMCID: PMC10741921 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11123334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a hereditary disease with heterogeneous phenotypes and genetic causes. CMT type 1A (CMT1A) is a type of disease affecting the peripheral nerves and is caused by the duplication of the peripheral myelin protein 22 (PMP22) gene. Human tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs) are useful for stem cell therapy in various diseases and can be differentiated into Schwann cell-like cells (TMSC-SCs). We investigated the potential of TMSC-SCs called neuronal regeneration-promoting cells (NRPCs) for peripheral nerve and muscle regeneration in C22 mice, a model for CMT1A. We transplanted NRPCs manufactured in a good manufacturing practice facility into the bilateral thigh muscles of C22 mice and performed behavior and nerve conduction tests and histological and ultrastructural analyses. Significantly, the motor function was much improved, the ratio of myelinated axons was increased, and the G-ratio was reduced by the transplantation of NRPCs. The sciatic nerve and gastrocnemius muscle regeneration of C22 mice following the transplantation of NRPCs downregulated PMP22 overexpression, which was observed in a dose-dependent manner. These results suggest that NRPCs are feasible for clinical research for the treatment of CMT1A patients. Research applying NRPCs to other peripheral nerve diseases is also needed.
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- Yu Hwa Nam
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea; (Y.H.N.); (S.P.); (Y.Y.); (S.J.)
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea; (Y.H.N.); (S.P.); (Y.Y.); (S.J.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea; (Y.H.N.); (S.P.); (Y.Y.); (S.J.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea; (Y.H.N.); (S.P.); (Y.Y.); (S.J.)
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- Cellatoz Therapeutics Inc., Seongnam-si 13487, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea; (H.E.P.); (H.J.K.); (J.L.)
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- Cellatoz Therapeutics Inc., Seongnam-si 13487, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea; (H.E.P.); (H.J.K.); (J.L.)
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- Cellatoz Therapeutics Inc., Seongnam-si 13487, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea; (H.E.P.); (H.J.K.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea; (Y.H.N.); (S.P.); (Y.Y.); (S.J.)
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea
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Park S, Yu Y, Park GC, Shin SC, Kim JM, Lee BJ, Kim YH. Proliferation-Related Features of the Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Palatine Tonsils, Adipose Tissues, and Bone Marrow. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2023; 20:1119-1132. [PMID: 37594634 PMCID: PMC10645842 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-023-00564-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are widely used in regenerative medicine and cell-based transplantations. However, an in-depth comparison of the different MSC origins is lacking. This study aimed to compare the expression of adipose-derived (AMSCs), bone marrow-derived (BMSCs), and tonsil-derived (TMSCs) and evaluate whether TMSCs are good alternatives for AMSCs or BMSCs. METHODS We analyzed the expression levels of 47,000 transcripts in AMSCs (n = 4), BMSCs (n = 4), and TMSCs (n = 4) using GeneChip. Microarray data were analyzed using the LIMMA package to compare the TMSCs, AMSCs, and BMSCs. Hub genes were analyzed using STRING and Cytoscape. To ascertain the functional roles of AURKA and AURKB, small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules specifically targeting AURKA and AURKB mRNA were synthesized and employed to induce knockdown of AURKA and AURKB in TMSC and AMSC. We analyzed the expression level of OCT4, SOX-2, and NANOG genes in TMSC and AMSCs by cell culture and real-time PCR. RESULTS We identified commonly increased 256 and decreased 160 genes in TMSCs from the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the TMSCs, AMSCs, and BMSCs. In the DEG-based protein-protein interaction and gene set enrichment analysis, hub genes (AURKA, AURKB, CDC20, and BUB1) highly expressed in TMSCs were enriched for development- and progression-related oocyte meiosis, the cell cycle, and ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis. In vitro analysis demonstrated that cells with downregulated expression of AURKA and AURKB exhibited a significant reduction in proliferation compared to control cells. However, silencing of the genes did not affect the differentiation capacity in TMSCs and AMSCs. CONCLUSION Our study compared MSCs of different origins to better understand the similarities and differences among these cell types.
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- Sohee Park
- Convergence Medical Sciences, Pusan National University, Yangsan, 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan, 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, 179 Gudeok-Ro, Busan, 49241, Republic of Korea
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- Pusan National University Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, 179 Gudeok-Ro, Busan, 49241, Republic of Korea.
- Pusan National University Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of Korea.
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- Periodontal Disease Signaling Network Research Center, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan, 50612, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Anatomy and Department of Biomedical Informatics, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, 49 Busandaehak-Ro, Yangsan, 50612, Republic of Korea.
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Yuce M, Albayrak E. Paracrine Factors Released from Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Inhibit Proliferation of Hematological Cancer Cells Under Hyperthermia in Co-culture Model. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s12010-023-04757-7. [PMID: 37897623 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04757-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are promising biological therapeutic candidates in cancer treatment. As a source of MSCs, palatine tonsil tissue is one of the secondary lymphoid organs that form an essential part of the immune system, and the relation between the secondary lymphoid organs and cancer progression leads us to investigate the effect of tonsil-derived MSCs (T-MSC) on cancer treatment. We aimed to determine the anti-tumoral effects of T-MSCs cultured at the febrile temperature (40 °C) on hematological cancer cell lines. The co-culture of cancer cells with T-MSCs was carried out under fever and normal culture conditions, and then the cell viability was determined by cell counting. In addition, apoptosis rate and cell cycle arrest were determined by flow cytometry. We confirmed the apoptotic effect of T-MSC co-culture at the transcriptional level by using real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). We found that co-culture of cancer cells with T-MSCs significantly decreased the viable cell number under the febrile and normal culture conditions. Besides, the T-MSC co-culture induced apoptosis on K562 and MOLT-4 cells and induced the cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase on MOLT-4 cells. The apoptotic effect of T-MSC co-culture under febrile stimulation was confirmed at the transcriptional level. Our study has highlighted the anti-tumoral effect of the cellular interaction between the T-MSCs and human hematological cancer cells during in vitro co-culture under hyperthermia.
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- Melek Yuce
- Stem Cell Research & Application Center, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Kurupelit Campus, 55139, Atakum, Samsun, Turkey.
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- Stem Cell Research & Application Center, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Kurupelit Campus, 55139, Atakum, Samsun, Turkey
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Choi SW, Seo S, Hong HK, Yoon SJ, Kim M, Moon S, Lee JY, Lim J, Lee JB, Woo SJ. Therapeutic Extracellular Vesicles from Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Retinal Degenerative Disease. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2023; 20:951-964. [PMID: 37440108 PMCID: PMC10519919 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-023-00555-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Retinal degenerative disease (RDD), one of the most common causes of blindness, is predominantly caused by the gradual death of retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPEs) and photoreceptors due to various causes. Cell-based therapies, such as stem cell implantation, have been developed for the treatment of RDD, but potential risks, including teratogenicity and immune reactions, have hampered their clinical application. Stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) have recently emerged as a cell-free alternative therapeutic strategy; however, additional invasiveness and low yield of the stem cell extraction process is problematic. METHODS To overcome these limitations, we developed therapeutic EVs for the treatment of RDD which were extracted from tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells obtained from human tonsil tissue discarded as medical waste following tonsillectomy (T-MSC EVs). To verify the biocompatibility and cytoprotective effect of T-MSC EVs, we measured cell viability by co-culture with human RPE without or with toxic all-trans-retinal. To elucidate the cytoprotective mechanism of T-MSC EVs, we performed transcriptome sequencing using RNA extracted from RPEs. The in vivo protective effect of T-MSC EVs was evaluated using Pde6b gene knockout rats as an animal model of retinitis pigmentosa. RESULTS T-MSC EVs showed high biocompatibility and the human pigment epithelial cells were significantly protected in the presence of T-MSC EVs from the toxic effect of all-trans-retinal. In addition, T-MSC EVs showed a dose-dependent cell death-delaying effect in real-time quantification of cell death. Transcriptome sequencing analysis revealed that the efficient ability of T-MSC EVs to regulate intracellular oxidative stress may be one of the reasons explaining their excellent cytoprotective effect. Additionally, intravitreally injected T-MSC EVs had an inhibitory effect on the destruction of the outer nuclear layer in the Pde6b gene knockout rat. CONCLUSIONS Together, the results of this study indicate the preventive and therapeutic effects of T-MSC EVs during the initiation and development of retinal degeneration, which may be a beneficial alternative for the treatment of RDD.
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- Seung Woo Choi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, 13620, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, 13620, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, 13620, Korea
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- Bundang CHA Biobank, CHA University College of Medicine, CHA University Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, 13496, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, 13620, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Seoul, 163 Seoul Siripdaero, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul, 02504, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Asan Medical Center, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Cellatoz Therapeutics Lnc, Seongnam, 13487, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Seoul, 163 Seoul Siripdaero, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul, 02504, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, 13620, Korea.
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Cabaña-Muñoz ME, Pelaz Fernández MJ, Parmigiani-Cabaña JM, Parmigiani-Izquierdo JM, Merino JJ. Adult Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Oral Cavity and Surrounding Areas: Types and Biomedical Applications. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2109. [PMID: 37631323 PMCID: PMC10459416 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15082109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Adult mesenchymal stem cells are those obtained from the conformation of dental structures (DMSC), such as deciduous and permanent teeth and other surrounding tissues. Background: The self-renewal and differentiation capacities of these adult stem cells allow for great clinical potential. Because DMSC are cells of ectomesenchymal origin, they reveal a high capacity for complete regeneration of dental pulp, periodontal tissue, and other biomedical applications; their differentiation into other types of cells promotes repair in muscle tissue, cardiac, pancreatic, nervous, bone, cartilage, skin, and corneal tissues, among others, with a high predictability of success. Therefore, stem and progenitor cells, with their exosomes of dental origin and surrounding areas in the oral cavity due to their plasticity, are considered a fundamental pillar in medicine and regenerative dentistry. Tissue engineering (MSCs, scaffolds, and bioactive molecules) sustains and induces its multipotent and immunomodulatory effects. It is of vital importance to guarantee the safety and efficacy of the procedures designed for patients, and for this purpose, more clinical trials are needed to increase the efficacy of several pathologies. Conclusion: From a bioethical and transcendental anthropological point of view, the human person as a unique being facilitates better clinical and personalized therapy, given the higher prevalence of dental and chronic systemic diseases.
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- María Eugenia Cabaña-Muñoz
- CIROM—Centro de Rehabilitación Oral Multidisciplinaria, 30001 Murcia, Spain; (M.E.C.-M.); (J.M.P.-C.); (J.M.P.-I.)
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- CIROM—Centro de Rehabilitación Oral Multidisciplinaria, 30001 Murcia, Spain; (M.E.C.-M.); (J.M.P.-C.); (J.M.P.-I.)
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacognosia y Botánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (U.C.M), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Toriumi K, Onodera Y, Takehara T, Mori T, Hasei J, Shigi K, Iwawaki N, Ozaki T, Akagi M, Nakanishi M, Teramura T. LRRC15 expression indicates high level of stemness regulated by TWIST1 in mesenchymal stem cells. iScience 2023; 26:106946. [PMID: 37534184 PMCID: PMC10391581 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.106946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are used as a major source for cell therapy, and its application is expanding in various diseases. On the other hand, reliable method to evaluate quality and therapeutic properties of MSC is limited. In this study, we focused on TWIST1 that is a transcription factor regulating stemness of MSCs and found that the transmembrane protein LRRC15 tightly correlated with the expression of TWIST1 and useful to expect TWIST1-regulated stemness of MSCs. The LRRC15-positive MSC populations in human and mouse bone marrow tissues highly expressed stemness-associated transcription factors and therapeutic cytokines, and showed better therapeutic effect in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis model mice. This study provides evidence for the important role of TWIST1 in the MSC stemness, and for the utility of the LRRC15 protein as a marker to estimate stem cell quality in MSCs before cell transplantation.
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- Kensuke Toriumi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka-sayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Institute of Advanced Clinical Medicine, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka-sayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Institute of Advanced Clinical Medicine, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka-sayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Life Science Institute, Kindai University, Osaka-sayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Okayama University Faculty of Medicine, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Institute of Advanced Clinical Medicine, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka-sayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Institute of Advanced Clinical Medicine, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka-sayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Okayama University Faculty of Medicine, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka-sayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Institute of Advanced Clinical Medicine, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka-sayama, Osaka, Japan
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Choi Y, Nam YH, Jeong S, Lee HY, Choi SY, Park S, Jung SC. Biochemical and functional characterization of skeletal muscle cells differentiated from tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Muscle Nerve 2023. [PMID: 37243484 DOI: 10.1002/mus.27847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION/AIMS Human tonsils are a readily accessible source of stem cells for the potential treatment of skeletal muscle disorders. We reported previously that tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs) can differentiate into skeletal muscle cells (SKMCs), which renders TMSCs promising candidates for cell therapy for skeletal muscle disorders. However, the functional properties of the myocytes differentiated from mesenchymal stem cells have not been clearly evaluated. In this study we investigated whether myocytes differentiated from TMSCs (skeletal muscle cells derived from tonsil mesenchymal stem cells [TMSC-SKMCs]) exhibit the functional characteristics of SKMCs. METHODS To test the insulin reactivity of TMSC-SKMCs, the expression of glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt was analyzed after the cells were treated for 30 minutes with 100 nmol/L insulin in normal or high-glucose medium. We also examined whether these cells formed a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) when cocultured with motor neurons, and whether they were stimulated by electrical signals using whole-cell patch clamping. RESULTS Skeletal muscle cells derived from tonsil mesenchymal stem cells expressed SKMC markers, such as MYOD, MYH3, MYH8, TNNI1, and TTN, at high levels, and exhibited a multinucleated cell morphology and a myotube-like shape. The expression of the acetylcholine receptor and GLUT4 was confirmed in TMSC-SKMCs. In addition, these cells exhibited insulin-mediated glucose uptake, NMJ formation, and transient changes in cell membrane action potential, all of which are representative functions of human SKMCs. DISCUSSION Tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells can be functionally differentiated into SKMCs and may have potential for clinical application for the treatment of skeletal muscle disorders.
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- Yeonzi Choi
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Neuroscience, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Neuroscience, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim HY, Yoon HS, Lee Y, Kim YH, Cho KA, Woo SY, Kim HS, Ryu KH, Park JW. Matrix Metalloproteinase 1 as a Marker of Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Assess Bone Marrow Cell Migration. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2023; 20:271-284. [PMID: 36462090 PMCID: PMC10070559 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-022-00501-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To achieve optimal bone marrow engraftment during bone marrow transplantation, migration of donor bone marrow cells (BMCs) toward the recipient's bone marrow is critical. Despite the enhanced engraftment of BMCs by co-administration of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), the efficiency can be variable depending on MSC donor. The purpose of this study is to examine the functional heterogeneity of tonsil-derived MSCs (TMSCs) and to identify a marker to evaluate efficacy for the enhancement of BMC migration. METHODS To examine the donor-to-donor variation of TMSCs in potentiating BMC migration, we isolated TMSCs from 25 independent donors. Transcriptome of TMSCs and proteome of conditioned medium derived from TMSC were analyzed. RESULTS Enhanced BMC migration by conditioned medium derived from TMSCs was variable depending on TMSC donor. The TMSCs derived from 25 donors showed distinct expression profiles compared with other cells, including fibroblasts, adipose-derived MSCs and bone marrow-derived MSCs. TMSCs were distributed in two categories: high- and low-efficacy groups for potentiating BMC migration. Transcriptome analysis of TMSCs and proteome profiles of conditioned medium derived from TMSCs revealed higher expression and secretion of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 1 in the high-efficacy group. MMP1 knockdown in TMSCs abrogated the supportive efficacy of conditioned medium derived from TMSC cultures in BMC migration. CONCLUSION These data suggest that secreted MMP1 can be used as a marker to evaluate the efficacy of TMSCs in enhancing BMC migration. Furthermore, the strategy of analyzing transcriptomes and proteomes of the MSCs may be useful to set the standard for donor variation.
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- Hee-Yeon Kim
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, South Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, South Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, South Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, South Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, South Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, South Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07985, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, South Korea.
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, South Korea.
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Cho DH, Hwang YJ, Park JH, Lee JY, Park JH, Jo I. Nucleus-targeted delivery of nitric oxide in human mesenchymal stem cells enhances osteogenic differentiation. Bioorg Chem 2023; 135:106483. [PMID: 37062230 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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Nitric oxide (NO) is an important gaseous signaling molecule in various physiological processes, which functions through interactions with its acceptor molecules located in organelles. NO has an extremely short half-life, making it challenging to experimentally achieve effective NO levels in organelles to study these interactions. Here we developed an organelle-specific, peptide-based NO delivery material that targets the nucleus. NO was attached to the SH group of a cysteine residue inserted into the N-terminus of a cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) conjugated to varying repeats of the nuclear localization signal (NLS), which we denoted NO-CysCPP-NLS, through S-nitrosylation. NO-CysCPP-NLS strongly induced osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. This delivery concept can be extended to cells other than stem cells to elucidate the effects of NO release in the nucleus. Furthermore, conjugation of NO to CysCPP fused to mitochondria- or lysosome-targeting signals can be used to deliver NO to other organelles such as mitochondria and lysosomes, respectively.
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- Du-Hyong Cho
- Department of Pharmacology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, 170 Hyunchung-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu 42415, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, 170 Hyunchung-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu 42415, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea; AbT R&D Center, AZothBio.Inc, 520 Misa-daero, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do 12925, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea.
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New Sources, Differentiation, and Therapeutic Uses of Mesenchymal Stem Cells 2.0. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043938. [PMID: 36835347 PMCID: PMC9963112 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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For the clinical application of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), the optimization of biological products (e [...].
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Yüce M, Albayrak E. Hyperthermia-stimulated tonsil-mesenchymal stromal cells suppress hematological cancer cells through downregulation of IL-6. J Cell Biochem 2022; 123:1966-1979. [PMID: 36029519 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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There are contradictory reports on the use of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in cancer therapy. Variable outcomes have been associated with several factors including cancer pathology, experimental procedure, MSC source tissue, and individual genetic differences. It is also known that MSCs exert their therapeutic effects with various paracrine factors released from these cells. The profiles of the factors released from MSCs are altered by heat shock, hypoxia, oxidative stress, starvation or various agents such as inflammatory cytokines, and their therapeutic potential is affected. In this study, the antitumor potential of conditioned media (CM), which contains paracrine factors, of mild hyperthermia-stimulated mesenchymal stromal cells derived from lymphoid organ tonsil tissue (T-MSC) was investigated in comparison with CM obtained from T-MSCs grew under normal culture conditions. CM was obtained from T-MSCs that were successfully isolated from palatine tonsil tissue and characterized. The cytotoxic effect of CM on the growth of hematological cancer cell lines at different concentrations (1:1 and 1:2) was demonstrated by methylthiazoldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide analysis. In addition, the apoptotic effect of T-MSC-CM treatment was evaluated on the cancer cells using Annexin-V/PI detection method by flow cytometry. The pro/anti-apoptotic and cytokine-related gene expressions were also analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction post T-MSC-CM treatment. In conclusion, we demonstrated that the factors released from hyperthermia-stimulated T-MSCs induced apoptosis in hematological cancer cell lines in a dose-dependent manner. Importantly, our results at the transcriptional level support that the factors and cytokines released from hyperthermia-stimulated T-MSC may exert antitumoral effects in cancer cells by downregulation of IL-6 that promotes tumorigenesis. These findings reveal that T-MSC-CM can be a powerful cell-free therapeutical strategy for cancer therapy.
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- Melek Yüce
- Stem Cell Research & Application Center, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Kurupelit Campus, Atakum/Samsun, Turkey
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- Stem Cell Research & Application Center, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Kurupelit Campus, Atakum/Samsun, Turkey
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Park S, Jeong S, Nam YH, Yum Y, Jung SC. Transplantation of Differentiated Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ameliorates Murine Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy via Autophagy Activation. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2022; 19:1283-1294. [PMID: 36318366 PMCID: PMC9679082 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-022-00489-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Skeletal muscles play many important roles in the human body and any malfunction or disorder of the skeletal muscles can lead to a reduced quality of life. Some skeletal dysfunctions are acquired, such as sarcopenia but others are congenital. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is one of the most common forms of hereditary muscular dystrophy and is caused by a deficiency of the protein, Dystrophin. Currently, there is no clear treatment for DMD, there are only methods that can alleviate the symptoms of the disease. Mesenchymal stem cells, including tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs) have been shown to differentiate into skeletal muscle cells (TMSC-myocyte) and can be one of the resources for the treatment of DMD. Skeletal muscle cell characteristics of TMSC-myocytes have been confirmed through changes in morphology and expression of skeletal muscle markers such as Myogenin, Myf6, and MYH families after differentiation. MEOTHDS Based on these characteristics, TMSC-myocytes have been transplanted into mdx mice, a mouse model of DMD, to investigate whether they can help improve the symptoms of DMD. The red fluorescent protein gene was transduced into TMSC (TMSC-R) for tracking transplanted cells. RESULTS Prior to transplantation (TP), it was confirmed whether TMSC-R-myocytes had the same differentiation potential as TMSC-myocytes. Increased expression of dystrophin and autophagy markers in the TP group compared with the sham group was confirmed in the gastrocnemius muscle 12 weeks after TP. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate muscle regeneration and functional recovery of mdx via autophagy activation following TMSC-myocyte TP.
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- Saeyoung Park
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea.
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea.
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Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 1 Inhibition Potentiates the Proliferation of Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Delaying Cellular Senescence. Stem Cells Int 2022; 2022:4302992. [PMID: 35910534 PMCID: PMC9337930 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4302992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been widely used in tissue regeneration and stem cell therapy and are currently being tested in numerous clinical trials. Senescence-related changes in MSC properties have attracted considerable attention. Senescent MSCs exhibit a compromised potential for proliferation; senescence acts as a stress response that prevents the proliferation of dysfunctional cells by inducing an irreversible cell cycle arrest. Here, we established a senescent MSC model using senescence-associated β-galactosidase, proliferation, and cell cycle assays. We further identified novel biomarker candidates for old, senescent tonsil-derived MSCs (TMSCs) using transcriptomics. A plot of the cellular senescence pathway showed cyclin-dependent kinase 1 (CDK1; +8-fold) and CDK2 (+2-fold), and transforming growth factor beta 2 (TGFB2; +2-fold) showed significantly higher expression in old TMSCs than in young TMSCs. The CDK family was shown to be related to cell cycle and proliferation, as confirmed by quantitative RT-PCR. As replicative senescence of TMSCs, the gene and protein expression of CDK1 was significantly increased, which was further validated by inhibiting CDK1 using an inhibitor and siRNA. Taken together, we suggest that the CDK1 can be used as a selective senescence biomarker of MSCs and broaden the research criteria for senescent mechanisms.
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Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Induces Cholinergic Differentiation of Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2022; 19:1063-1075. [PMID: 35857260 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-022-00474-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are considered a potential tool for regenerating damaged tissues due to their great multipotency into various cell types. Here, we attempted to find the appropriate conditions for neuronal differentiation of tonsil-derived MSCs (TMSCs) and expand the potential application of TMSCs for treating neurological diseases. METHODS The TMSCs were differentiated in DMEM/F-12 (Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium/Nutrient Mixture F-12) supplemented with various neurotrophic factors for 7-28 days to determine the optimal neuronal differentiation condition for the TMSCs. The morphologies as well as the levels of the neural markers and neurotransmitters were assessed to determine neuronal differentiation potentials and the neuronal lineages of the differentiated TMSCs. RESULTS Our initial study demonstrated that DMEM/F12 supplemented with 50 ng/mL basic fibroblast growth factor with 10 μM forskolin was the optimal condition for neuronal differentiation for the TMSCs. TMSCs had higher protein expression of neuronal markers, including neuron-specific enolase (NSE), GAP43, postsynaptic density protein 95 (PSD95), and synaptosomal-associated protein of 25 kDa (SNAP25) compared to the undifferentiated TMSCs. Immunofluorescence staining also validated the increased mature neuron markers, NeuN and synaptophysin, in the differentiated TMSCs. The expression of glial fibrillar acidic protein and ionized calcium-binding adaptor molecule 1 the markers of astrocytes and microglia, were also slightly increased. Additionally, the differentiated TMSCs released a significantly higher level of acetylcholine, the cholinergic neurotransmitter, as analyzed by the liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and showed an enhanced choline acetyltransferase immunoreactivity compared to the undifferentiated cells. CONCLUSION Our study suggests that the optimized condition favors the TMSCs to differentiate into cholinergic neuron-like phenotype, which could be used as a possible therapeutic tool in treating certain neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
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Kim HR, Choi H, Park SY, Song YC, Kim JH, Shim S, Jun W, Kim KJ, Han J, Chi SW, Leem SH, Chung JW. Endoplasmin regulates differentiation of tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells into chondrocytes through ERK signaling. BMB Rep 2022. [PMID: 35168699 PMCID: PMC9152576 DOI: 10.5483/bmbrep.2022.55.5.173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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It is well-known that some species of lizard have an exceptional ability known as caudal autotomy (voluntary self-amputation of the tail) as an anti-predation mechanism. After amputation occurs, they can regenerate their new tails in a few days. The new tail section is generally shorter than the original one and is composed of cartilage rather than vertebrae bone. In addition, the skin of the regenerated tail distinctly differs from its original appearance. We performed a proteomics analysis for extracts derived from regenerating lizard tail tissues after amputation and found that endoplasmin (ENPL) was the main factor among proteins up-regulated in expression during regeneration. Thus, we performed further experiments to determine whether ENPL could induce chondrogenesis of tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (T-MSCs). In this study, we found that chondrogenic differentiation was associated with an increase of ENPL expression by ER stress. We also found that ENPL was involved in chondrogenic differentiation of T-MSCs by suppressing extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) phosphorylation.
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- Hye Ryeong Kim
- Department of Biological Science, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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- Department of Research Center, Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences, Busan 46033, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Agronomy, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan 47392, Korea
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- Disease Target Structure Research Center, KRIBB, Daejeon 34141, Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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Sun W, Choi JH, Choi YH, Im SG, So KH, Hwang NS. VEGF-overexpressed Human Tonsil-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells with PEG/HA-based Cryogels for Therapeutic Angiogenesis. BIOTECHNOL BIOPROC E 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12257-021-0061-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Development of Surgically Transplantable Parathyroid Hormone-Releasing Microbeads. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10020440. [PMID: 35203648 PMCID: PMC8962264 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10020440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Hypoparathyroidism is an endocrine disorder that occurs because of the inability to produce parathyroid hormone (PTH) effectively. Previously, we reported the efficacy of tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs) differentiated into parathyroid-like cells for the treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Here, we investigated the feasibility of three-dimensional structural microbeads fabricated with TMSCs and alginate, a natural biodegradable polymer, to treat hypoparathyroidism. Alginate microbeads were fabricated by dropping a 2% (w/v) alginate solution containing TMSCs into a 5% CaCl2 solution and then differentiated into parathyroid-like cells using activin A and sonic hedgehog for 7 days. The protein expression of PTH, a specific marker of the parathyroid gland, was significantly higher in differentiated alginate microbeads with TMSCs (Al-dT) compared with in undifferentiated alginate microbeads with TMSCs. For in vivo experiments, we created the hypoparathyroidism animal model by parathyroidectomy (PTX) and implanted alginate microbeads in the dorsal interscapular region. The PTX rats with Al-dT (PTX+Al-dT) showed the highest survival rate and weight change and a gradual increase in serum intact PTH levels. We also detected a higher expression of PTH in retrieved tissues of PTX+Al-dT using immunofluorescence analysis. This study demonstrates that alginate microbeads are potential a new tool as a surgically scalable therapy for treating hypoparathyroidism.
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Yoon HS, Kim HY, Cho KA, Kim YH, Woo SY, Kim HS, Kang JL, Ryu KH, Park JW. Procollagen C-Endopeptidase Enhancer 2 Secreted by Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Increases the Oxidative Burst of Promyelocytic HL-60 Cells. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11020255. [PMID: 35205121 PMCID: PMC8869569 DOI: 10.3390/biology11020255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Simple Summary Tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs) improved the reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in human promyelocytic leukaemia cells (HL-60) differentiated into neutrophil-like cells (dHL-60). TMSC-induced enhancement of ROS generation in dHL-60 cells was different depending on the TMSC donor. Comparison of RNA-sequencing data between high and low potentiating TMSC groups for ROS generation in dHL-60 cells showed elevated expressions of four genes: secreted frizzled-related protein 4, mesenteric estrogen-dependent adipogenesis, microfibrillar associated protein 5, and procollagen C-endopeptidase enhancer 2 (PCOLCE2). Real-time PCR and Western blotting confirmed high levels of PCOLCE2 in the high potentiating TMSC group for ROS generation in dHL-60 cells. In addition, knockdown of PCOLCE2 in TMSCs reduced the enhancing efficacy of TMSCs regarding ROS generation in dHL-60 cells. Finally, treatment of recombinant PCOLCE2 protein augmented ROS production in dHL-60 cells with concomitant increases of NADPH oxidase (NOX) 3, NOX4, NOX5, and dual oxidase 2. Taken together, this study showed that PCOLCE2 levels in TMSCs could be used to select TMSCs with the high potentiating ability for ROS generation in neutrophils, and both TMSCs and PCOLCE2 may have the potential to enhance a frontline defence by increasing the efficiency of ROS generation in neutrophils. Abstract Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by neutrophils provide a frontline defence against invading pathogens. We investigated the supportive effect of tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs) on ROS generation from neutrophils using promyelocytic HL-60 cells. Methods: Differentiated HL-60 (dHL-60) cells were cocultured with TMSCs isolated from 25 independent donors, and ROS generation in dHL-60 cells was measured using luminescence. RNA sequencing and real-time PCR were performed to identify the candidate genes of TMSCs involved in augmenting the oxidative burst of dHL-60 cells. Transcriptome analysis of TMSCs derived from 25 independent donors revealed high levels of procollagen C-endopeptidase enhancer 2 (PCOLCE2) in TMSCs, which were highly effective in potentiating ROS generation in dHL-60 cells. In addition, PCOLCE2 knockdown in TMSCs abrogated TMSC-induced enhancement of ROS production in dHL-60 cells, indicating that TMSCs increased the oxidative burst in dHL-60 cells via PCOLCE2. Furthermore, the direct addition of recombinant PCOLCE2 protein increased ROS production in dHL-60 cells. These results suggest that PCOLCE2 secreted by TMSCs may be used as a therapeutic candidate to enhance host defences by increasing neutrophil oxidative bursts. PCOLCE2 levels in TMSCs could be used as a marker to select TMSCs exhibiting high efficacy for enhancing neutrophil oxidative bursts.
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- Hee-Soo Yoon
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07084, Korea; (H.-S.Y.); (H.-Y.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07084, Korea; (H.-S.Y.); (H.-Y.K.)
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07084, Korea; (K.-A.C.); (Y.-H.K.); (S.-Y.W.)
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07084, Korea; (K.-A.C.); (Y.-H.K.); (S.-Y.W.)
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07084, Korea; (K.-A.C.); (Y.-H.K.); (S.-Y.W.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07985, Korea;
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07084, Korea;
- Inflammation-Cancer Microenvironment Research Center, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07084, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07084, Korea
- Correspondence: (K.-H.R.); (J.-W.P.); Tel.: +82-2-2653-3718 (K.-H.R.); +82-2-6986-6201 (J.-W.P.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07084, Korea; (H.-S.Y.); (H.-Y.K.)
- Correspondence: (K.-H.R.); (J.-W.P.); Tel.: +82-2-2653-3718 (K.-H.R.); +82-2-6986-6201 (J.-W.P.)
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Woo Y, Patel M, Kim H, Park JK, Jung YJ, Cha SS, Jeong B. Pralatrexate Sustainably Released from Polypeptide Thermogel Is Effective for Chondrogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:3773-3783. [PMID: 35014790 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c20585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Folic acid was reported to significantly improve chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. In a similar mechanism of action, we investigated clinically approved antifolates by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as chondrogenic-promoting compounds for tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells. A poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(l-alanine) thermogelling system was used as a three-dimensional cell culture matrix, where stem cells and antifolates could be incorporated simultaneously during a heat-induced in situ sol-to-gel transition. The antifolates could be supplied over several days by the sustained release of the drug from the thermogel. Initially, seven antifolates were prescreened based on cell viability and expression of a typical chondrogenic biomarker of type II collagen (COL II) at the mRNA level. Then, dapsone, pralatrexate, and trimethoprim were selected as candidate compounds in the second round screening, and detailed studies were carried out on the mRNA and protein expression of various chondrogenic biomarkers including COL II, SRY box transcription factor 9, and aggrecan. Three-dimensional cultures of stem cells in the thermogel in the absence of a chondrogenic promoter compound and in the presence of kartogenin (KGN) were performed as a negative control and positive control, respectively. The chondrogenic biomarkers were significantly increased in the selected antifolate-incorporating systems compared to the negative control system, without an increase in type I collagen (an osteogenic biomarker) expression. Pralatrexate was the best compound for inducing chondrogenic differentiation of the stem cells, even better than the positive control (KGN). Nuclear translocation of the core-binding factor β subunit (CBFβ) and enhanced nuclear runt-related transcription factor 1 (RUNX1) by antifolate treatment suggested that the chondrogenesis-enhancing mechanism is mediated by CBFβ and RUNX1. An in silico modeling study confirmed the mechanism by proving the high binding affinity of pralatrexate to a target protein of filamin A compared with other antifolate candidates. To conclude, pralatrexate was rediscovered as a lead compound, and the polypeptide thermogel incorporating pralatrexate and mesenchymal stem cells can be a very effective system in promoting chondrogenic differentiation of stem cells and might be used in injectable tissue engineering for cartilage repair.
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- Yejin Woo
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Korea
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Influence of mechanical and TGF-β3 stimulation on the tenogenic differentiation of tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells. BMC Mol Cell Biol 2022; 23:3. [PMID: 35032998 PMCID: PMC8761285 DOI: 10.1186/s12860-021-00400-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Organogenesis from tonsil-derived mesenchymal cells (TMSCs) has been reported, wherein tenogenic markers are expressed depending on the chemical stimulation during tenogenesis. However, there are insufficient studies on the mechanical strain stimulation for tenogenic cell differentiation of TMSCs, although these cells possess advantages as a cell source for generating tendinous tissue. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of mechanical strain and transforming growth factor-beta 3 (TGF-β3) on the tenogenic differentiation of TMSCs and evaluate the expression of tendon-related genes and extracellular matrix (ECM) components, such as collagen. Results mRNA expression of tenogenic genes was significantly higher when the mechanical strain was applied than under static conditions. Moreover, mRNA expression of tenogenic genes was significantly higher with TGF-β3 treatment than without. mRNA expression of osteogenic and chondrogenic genes was not significantly different among different mechanical strain intensities. In cells without TGF-β3 treatment, double-stranded DNA concentration decreased, while the amount of normalized collagen increased as the intensity of mechanical strain increased. Conclusions Mechanical strain and TGF-β3 have significant effects on TMSC differentiation into tenocytes. Mechanical strain stimulates the differentiation of TMSCs, particularly into tenocytes, and cell differentiation, rather than proliferation. However, a combination of these two did not have a synergistic effect on differentiation. In other words, mechanical loading did not stimulate the differentiation of TMSCs with TGF-β3 supplementation. The effect of mechanical loading with TGF-β3 treatment on TMSC differentiation can be manipulated according to the differentiation stage of TMSCs. Moreover, TMSCs have the potential to be used for cell banking, and compared to other mesenchymal stem cells, they can be procured from patients via less invasive procedures.
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Choi DW, Cho KA, Kim J, Lee HJ, Kim YH, Park JW, Woo SY. Extracellular vesicles from tonsil‑derived mesenchymal stromal cells show anti‑tumor effect via miR‑199a‑3p. Int J Mol Med 2021; 48:221. [PMID: 34676871 PMCID: PMC8559701 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2021.5054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are mesoderm‑originated adult SCs that possess multidirectional differentiation potential. MSCs migrate to injured tissue and secrete a range of paracrine factors that induce regeneration in damaged tissue and exert immune modulation. Because tumor progression is dependent on cross‑talk between the tumor and its microenvironment, MSCs also produce extracellular vesicles (EVs) that mediate information transfer in the tumor microenvironment. However, the effect of MSC‑derived EVs on tumor development and progression is still controversial. To date, tonsil‑derived MSCs (T‑MSCs) have been shown to possess all the defined characteristics of MSCs and show distinctive features of differential potential and immune modulation. To observe the effect of soluble mediators from T‑MSCs on tumor growth, human liver cancer cell line (HepG2) cells were injected into nude mice and HepG2 cell scratch migration assay was performed using conditioned medium (CM) of T‑MSCs. T‑MSC CM inhibited tumor growth and progression and it was hypothesized that EVs from T‑MSCs could inhibit tumor progression. microRNA (miRNA or miR) sequencing using five different origins of T‑MSC‑derived EVs was performed and highly expressed miRNAs, such as miR‑199a‑3p, miR‑214‑3p, miR‑199a‑5p and miR‑199b‑5p, were selected. T‑MSCs inhibited tumor growth and HepG2 cell migration, potentially via miR‑199a‑3p targeting CD151, integrin α3 and 6 in HepG2 cells.
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- Da-Won Choi
- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Republic of Korea
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Choi DH, Lee KE, Oh SY, Lee SM, Jo BS, Lee JY, Park JC, Park YJ, Park KD, Jo I, Park YS. Tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells incorporated in reactive oxygen species-releasing hydrogel promote bone formation by increasing the translocation of cell surface GRP78. Biomaterials 2021; 278:121156. [PMID: 34597900 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.121156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Controlling the senescence of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is essential for improving the efficacy of MSC-based therapies. Here, a model of MSC senescence was established by replicative subculture in tonsil-derived MSCs (TMSCs) using senescence-associated β-galactosidase, telomere-length related genes, stemness, and mitochondrial metabolism. Using transcriptomic and proteomic analyses, we identified glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78) as a unique MSC senescence marker. With increasing cell passage number, GRP78 gradually translocated from the cell surface and cytosol to the (peri)nuclear region of TMSCs. A gelatin-based hydrogel releasing a sustained, low level of reactive oxygen species (ROS-hydrogel) was used to improve TMSC quiescence and self-renewal. TMSCs expressing cell surface-specific GRP78 (csGRP78+), collected by magnetic sorting, showed better stem cell function and higher mitochondrial metabolism than unsorted cells. Implantation of csGRP78+ cells embedded in ROS-hydrogel in rats with calvarial defects resulted in increased bone regeneration. Thus, csGRP78 is a promising biomarker of senescent TMSCs, and the combined use of csGRP78+ cells and ROS-hydrogel improved the regenerative capacity of TMSCs by regulating GRP78 translocation.
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- Da Hyeon Choi
- Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea; Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University, 206, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Regenerative Bioengineering and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea; Central Research Institute, Nano Intelligent Biomedical Engineering Corporation (NIBEC), #404 Biomaterial Research building, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Central Research Institute, Nano Intelligent Biomedical Engineering Corporation (NIBEC), #404 Biomaterial Research building, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Cellbiocontrol Laboratory, Department of Medical Engineering, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Regenerative Bioengineering and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea; Central Research Institute, Nano Intelligent Biomedical Engineering Corporation (NIBEC), #404 Biomaterial Research building, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University, 206, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16499, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea; Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, 25 Magokdong-ro-2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea.
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Song EM, Joo YH, Choe AR, Park Y, Tae CH, Hong JT, Moon CM, Kim SE, Jung HK, Shim KN, Cho KA, Jo I, Jung SA. Three-dimensional culture method enhances the therapeutic efficacies of tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells in murine chronic colitis model. Sci Rep 2021; 11:19589. [PMID: 34599237 PMCID: PMC8486762 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-98711-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs) showed therapeutic effects on acute and chronic murine colitis models, owing to their immunomodulatory properties; therefore, we evaluated enhanced therapeutic effects of TMSCs on a murine colitis model using three-dimensional (3D) culture method. The expression of angiogenic factors, VEGF, and anti-inflammatory cytokines, IL-10, TSG-6, TGF-β, and IDO-1, was significantly higher in the 3D-TMSC-treated group than in the 2D-TMSC-treated group (P < 0.05). At days 18 and 30 after inducing chronic colitis, disease activity index scores were estimated to be significantly lower in the 3D-TMSC-treated group than in the colitis control (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001, respectively) and 2D-TMSC-treated groups (P = 0.022 and P = 0.004, respectively). Body weight loss was significantly lower in the 3D-TMSC-treated group than in the colitis control (P < 0.001) and 2D-TMSC-treated groups (P = 0.005). Colon length shortening was significantly recovered in the 3D-TMSC-treated group compared to that in the 2D-TMSC-treated group (P = 0.001). Histological scoring index was significantly lower in the 3D-TMSC-treated group than in the 2D-TMSC-treated group (P = 0.002). These results indicate that 3D-cultured TMSCs showed considerably higher therapeutic effects in a chronic murine colitis model than those of 2D-cultured TMSCs via increased anti-inflammatory cytokine expression.
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- Eun Mi Song
- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Lee HJ, Kim YH, Choi DW, Cho KA, Park JW, Shin SJ, Jo I, Woo SY, Ryu KH. Tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells enhance allogeneic bone marrow engraftment via collagen IV degradation. Stem Cell Res Ther 2021; 12:329. [PMID: 34090520 PMCID: PMC8180137 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-021-02414-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Co-transplantation of bone marrow cells (BMCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is used as a strategy to improve the outcomes of bone marrow transplantation. Tonsil-derived MSCs (TMSCs) are a promising source of MSCs for co-transplantation. Previous studies have shown that TMSCs or conditioned media from TMSCs (TMSC-CM) enhance BMC engraftment. However, the factors in TMSCs that promote better engraftment have not yet been identified. METHODS Mice were subjected to a myeloablative regimen of busulfan and cyclophosphamide, and the mRNA expression in the bone marrow was analyzed using an extracellular matrix (ECM) and adhesion molecule-targeted polymerase chain reaction (PCR) array. Nano-liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry, real-time quantitative PCR, western blots, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays were used to compare the expression levels of metalloproteinase 3 (MMP3) in MSCs derived from various tissues, including the tonsils, bone marrow, adipose tissue, and umbilical cord. Recipient mice were conditioned with busulfan and cyclophosphamide, and BMCs, either as a sole population or with control or MMP3-knockdown TMSCs, were co-transplanted into these mice. The effects of TMSC-expressed MMP3 were investigated. Additionally, Enzchek collagenase and Transwell migration assays were used to confirm that the collagenase activity of TMSC-expressed MMP3 enhanced BMC migration. RESULTS Mice subjected to the myeloablative regimen exhibited increased mRNA expression of collagen type IV alpha 1/2 (Col4a1 and Col4a2). Among the various extracellular matrix-modulating proteins secreted by TMSCs, MMP3 was expressed at higher levels in TMSCs than in other MSCs. Mice co-transplanted with BMCs and control TMSCs exhibited a higher survival rate, weight recovery, and bone marrow cellularity compared with mice co-transplanted with BMCs and MMP3-knockdown TMSCs. Control TMSC-CM possessed higher collagenase activity against collagen IV than MMP3-knockdown TMSC-CM. TMSC-CM also accelerated BMC migration by degrading collagen IV in vitro. CONCLUSIONS Collectively, these results indicate that TMSCs enhance BMC engraftment by the secretion of MMP3 for the modulation of the bone marrow extracellular matrix.
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- Hyun-Ji Lee
- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Molecular Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea.
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Park S, Jung SC. New Sources, Differentiation, and Therapeutic Uses of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22105288. [PMID: 34069777 PMCID: PMC8157253 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22105288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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- Saeyoung Park
- Departments of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Korea;
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- Departments of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 07804, Korea;
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-6986-6199
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Lee KE, Choi DH, Joo C, Kang SW, Huh KM, Park YS. Octanoyl glycol chitosan enhances the proliferation and differentiation of tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 264:117992. [PMID: 33910730 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Biofunctional polymers have been widely used to enhance the proliferation and functionality of stem cells. Here, we report the development of a new biofunctional polymer, octanoyl glycol chitosan (OGC), and demonstrate its effects on the cell cycle and stem cell function using tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs). OGC treatment (100 μg/mL) significantly increased the proliferation of TMSCs, which could be attributed to cyclin D1 up-regulation in the G1 phase of the cell cycle. Additionally, OGC enhanced the ability of TMSCs to differentiate into adipocytes, chondrocytes, and osteoblasts. Taken together, this new biofunctional polymer, OGC, can promote stemness and osteogenesis, as well as induce stem cell proliferation by enhancing the intracellular metabolic rate and regulating the cell cycle. Thus, in the future, OGC could be a potential therapeutic additive for improving stem cell function.
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- Kyeong Eun Lee
- Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Polymer Science and Engineering & Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Research Group for Biomimetic Advanced Technology, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Daejeon, 34114, Republic of Korea; Human and Environmental Toxicology Program, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea.
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- Departments of Polymer Science and Engineering & Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea.
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Jiang Y, Zhang P, Zhang X, Lv L, Zhou Y. Advances in mesenchymal stem cell transplantation for the treatment of osteoporosis. Cell Prolif 2021; 54:e12956. [PMID: 33210341 PMCID: PMC7791182 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.12956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is a systemic metabolic bone disease with characteristics of bone loss and microstructural degeneration. The personal and societal costs of osteoporosis are increasing year by year as the ageing of population, posing challenges to public health care. Homing disorders, impaired capability of osteogenic differentiation, senescence of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), an imbalanced microenvironment, and disordered immunoregulation play important roles during the pathogenesis of osteoporosis. The MSC transplantation promises to increase osteoblast differentiation and block osteoclast activation, and to rebalance bone formation and resorption. Preclinical investigations on MSC transplantation in the osteoporosis treatment provide evidences of enhancing osteogenic differentiation, increasing bone mineral density, and halting the deterioration of osteoporosis. Meanwhile, the latest techniques, such as gene modification, targeted modification and co-transplantation, are promising approaches to enhance the therapeutic effect and efficacy of MSCs. In addition, clinical trials of MSC therapy to treat osteoporosis are underway, which will fill the gap of clinical data. Although MSCs tend to be effective to treat osteoporosis, the urgent issues of safety, transplant efficiency and standardization of the manufacturing process have to be settled. Moreover, a comprehensive evaluation of clinical trials, including safety and efficacy, is still needed as an important basis for clinical translation.
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- Yuhe Jiang
- Department of ProsthodonticsPeking University School and Hospital of StomatologyNational Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of StomatologyNational Clinical Research Center for Oral DiseaseBeijing Key Laboratory of Digital StomatologyBeijingP.R. China
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- Department of ProsthodonticsPeking University School and Hospital of StomatologyNational Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of StomatologyNational Clinical Research Center for Oral DiseaseBeijing Key Laboratory of Digital StomatologyBeijingP.R. China
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- Department of ProsthodonticsPeking University School and Hospital of StomatologyNational Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of StomatologyNational Clinical Research Center for Oral DiseaseBeijing Key Laboratory of Digital StomatologyBeijingP.R. China
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- Department of ProsthodonticsPeking University School and Hospital of StomatologyNational Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of StomatologyNational Clinical Research Center for Oral DiseaseBeijing Key Laboratory of Digital StomatologyBeijingP.R. China
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- Department of ProsthodonticsPeking University School and Hospital of StomatologyNational Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of StomatologyNational Clinical Research Center for Oral DiseaseBeijing Key Laboratory of Digital StomatologyBeijingP.R. China
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A Novel Method to Differentiate Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells In Vitro into Estrogen-Secreting Cells. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2020; 18:253-264. [PMID: 33113109 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-020-00307-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The advantages of tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs) over other mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) include higher proliferation rates, various differentiation potentials, efficient immune-modulating capacity, and ease of obtainment. Specifically, TMSCs have been shown to differentiate into the endodermal lineage. Estrogen deficiency is a major cause of postmenopausal osteoporosis and is associated with higher incidences of ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular attacks during the postmenopausal period. Therefore, stem cell-derived, estrogen-secreting cells might be used for estrogen deficiency. METHODS Here, we developed a novel method that utilizes retinoic acid, insulin-like growth factor-1, basic fibroblast growth factor, and dexamethasone to evaluate the differentiating potential of TMSCs into estrogen-secreting cells. The efficacy of the novel differentiating method for generation of estrogen-secreting cells was also evaluated with bone marrow- and adipose tissue-derived MSCs. RESULTS Incubating TMSCs in differentiating media induced the gene expression of cytochrome P450 19A1 (CYP19A1), which plays a key role in estrogen biosynthesis, and increased 17β-estradiol secretion upon testosterone addition. Furthermore, CYP11A1, CYP17A1, and 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type-1 gene expression levels were significantly increased in TMSCs. In bone marrow-derived and adipose tissue-derived MSCs, this differentiation method also induced the gene expression of CYP19A1, but not CYP17A1, suggesting TMSCs are a superior source for estrogen secretion. CONCLUSION These results imply that TMSCs can differentiate into functional estrogen-secreting cells, thus providing a novel, alternative cell therapy for estrogen deficiency.
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Choi DH, Oh SY, Choi JK, Lee KE, Lee JY, Park YJ, Jo I, Park YS. A transcriptomic analysis of serial-cultured, tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells reveals decreased integrin α3 protein as a potential biomarker of senescent cells. Stem Cell Res Ther 2020; 11:359. [PMID: 32807231 PMCID: PMC7430027 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-020-01860-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been widely used for stem cell therapy, and serial passage of stem cells is often required to obtain sufficient cell numbers for practical applications in regenerative medicine. A long-term serial cell expansion can potentially induce replicative senescence, which leads to a progressive decline in stem cell function and stemness, losing multipotent characteristics. To improve the therapeutic efficiency of stem cell therapy, it would be important to identify specific biomarkers for senescent cells. Methods Tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs) with 20–25 passages were designated as culture-aged TMSCs, and their mesodermal differentiation potentials as well as markers of senescence and stemness were compared with the control TMSCs passaged up to 8 times at the most (designated as young). A whole-genome analysis was used to identify novel regulatory factors that distinguish between the culture-aged and control TMSCs. The identified markers of replicative senescence were validated using Western blot analyses. Results The culture-aged TMSCs showed longer doubling time compared to control TMSCs and had higher expression of senescence-associated (SA)-β-gal staining but lower expression of the stemness protein markers, including Nanog, Oct4, and Sox2 with decreased adipogenic, osteogenic, and chondrogenic differentiation potentials. Microarray analyses identified a total of 18,614 differentially expressed genes between the culture-aged and control TMSCs. The differentially expressed genes were classified into the Gene Ontology categories of cellular component (CC), functional component (FC), and biological process (BP) using KEGG (Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes) pathway analysis. This analysis revealed that those genes associated with CC and BP showed the most significant difference between the culture-aged and control TMSCs. The genes related to extracellular matrix-receptor interactions were also shown to be significantly different (p < 0.001). We also found that culture-aged TMSCs had decreased expressions of integrin α3 (ITGA3) and phosphorylated AKT protein (p-AKT-Ser473) compared to the control TMSCs. Conclusions Our data suggest that activation of ECM-receptor signaling, specifically involved with integrin family-mediated activation of the intracellular cell survival-signaling molecule AKT, can regulate stem cell senescence in TMSCs. Among these identified factors, ITGA3 was found to be a representative biomarker of the senescent TMSCs. Exclusion of the TMSCs with the senescent TMSC markers in this study could potentially increase the therapeutic efficacy of TMSCs in clinical applications.
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- Da Hyeon Choi
- Department of Microbiology, School of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea.,Ewha Tonsil-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Research Center (ETSRC), College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Central Research Institute, Nano Intelligent Biomedical Engineering Corporation (NIBEC), School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Central Research Institute, Nano Intelligent Biomedical Engineering Corporation (NIBEC), School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea.,Department of Dental Regenerative Bioengineering and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea.,Ewha Tonsil-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Research Center (ETSRC), College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 07804, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea.
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The Supernatant of Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Has Antiallergic Effects in Allergic Rhinitis Mouse Model. Mediators Inflamm 2020; 2020:6982438. [PMID: 32322164 PMCID: PMC7166282 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6982438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Methods We isolated T-MSCs from human palatine tonsil and evaluated the ingredients of T-MSCs-CM. The effect of T-MSCs-CM was evaluated in the AR mouse model that was randomly divided into five groups (negative control, positive control, and T-MSCs-CM treated (0.1 mg, 1 mg, and 10 mg)). To investigate the therapeutic effect, we analyzed rhinitis symptoms, serum immunoglobulin (Ig), inflammatory cells, and cytokine expression. We also assessed T cell receptor signal, including MAP kinase (ERK/JNK), p65, and NFAT1. Results We identified the increment of TGF-β1, PGE2, and HGF in the T-MSCs-CM. In an animal study, the T-MSCs-CM-treated group showed significantly reduced allergic symptoms and infiltration of eosinophils and neutrophils in the nasal mucosa, whereas there was no significant difference in total IgE and the OVA-specific IgE level. Additionally, we found that the 10 mg T-MSCs-CM-treated group showed a significantly decreased IL-4 mRNA expression, compared to the (+) Con group. In the analysis of T cell receptor signal, the phosphorylation of MAP kinases, translocation of p65, and activation of NFAT1 were inhibited after T-MSCs-CM. Conclusions Our findings suggest that T-MSCs-CM showed a partial immunomodulatory effect on the AR mouse model by the inhibition of T cell activation via MAP kinase, p65, and NFAT1.
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Kim YH, Cho KA, Lee HJ, Park M, Shin SJ, Park JW, Woo SY, Ryu KH. Conditioned Medium from Human Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Enhances Bone Marrow Engraftment via Endothelial Cell Restoration by Pleiotrophin. Cells 2020; 9:cells9010221. [PMID: 31952360 PMCID: PMC7017309 DOI: 10.3390/cells9010221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Cotransplantation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) has been widely reported to promote HSC engraftment and enhance marrow stromal regeneration. The present study aimed to define whether MSC conditioned medium could recapitulate the effects of MSC cotransplantation. Mouse bone marrow (BM) was partially ablated by the administration of a busulfan and cyclophosphamide (Bu–Cy)-conditioning regimen in BALB/c recipient mice. BM cells (BMCs) isolated from C57BL/6 mice were transplanted via tail vein with or without tonsil-derived MSC conditioned medium (T-MSC CM). Histological analysis of femurs showed increased BM cellularity when T-MSC CM or recombinant human pleiotrophin (rhPTN), a cytokine readily secreted from T-MSCs with a function in hematopoiesis, was injected with BMCs. Microstructural impairment in mesenteric and BM arteriole endothelial cells (ECs) were observed after treatment with Bu–Cy-conditioning regimen; however, T-MSC CM or rhPTN treatment restored the defects. These effects by T-MSC CM were disrupted in the presence of an anti-PTN antibody, indicating that PTN is a key mediator of EC restoration and enhanced BM engraftment. In conclusion, T-MSC CM administration enhances BM engraftment, in part by restoring vasculature via PTN production. These findings highlight the potential therapeutic relevance of T-MSC CM for increasing HSC transplantation efficacy.
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- Yu-Hee Kim
- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul 07804, Korea; (Y.-H.K.); (K.-A.C.); (H.-J.L.); (M.P.); (S.-Y.W.)
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul 07804, Korea; (Y.-H.K.); (K.-A.C.); (H.-J.L.); (M.P.); (S.-Y.W.)
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul 07804, Korea; (Y.-H.K.); (K.-A.C.); (H.-J.L.); (M.P.); (S.-Y.W.)
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul 07804, Korea; (Y.-H.K.); (K.-A.C.); (H.-J.L.); (M.P.); (S.-Y.W.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul 07804, Korea;
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul 07804, Korea;
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul 07804, Korea; (Y.-H.K.); (K.-A.C.); (H.-J.L.); (M.P.); (S.-Y.W.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul 07804, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-6986-1666; Fax: +82-2-6986-7000
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Oh SY, Choi DH, Jin YM, Yu Y, Kim HY, Kim G, Park YS, Jo I. Optimization of Microenvironments Inducing Differentiation of Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells into Endothelial Cell-Like Cells. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2019; 16:631-643. [PMID: 31824825 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-019-00221-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Stem cell engineering is appealing consideration for regenerating damaged endothelial cells (ECs) because stem cells can differentiate into EC-like cells. In this study, we demonstrate that tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs) can differentiate into EC-like cells under optimal physiochemical microenvironments. Methods TMSCs were preconditioned with Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) or EC growth medium (EGM) for 4 days and then replating them on Matrigel to observe the formation of a capillary-like network under light microscope. Microarray, quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction, Western blotting and immunofluorescence analyses were used to evaluate the expression of gene and protein of EC-related markers. Results Preconditioning TMSCs in EGM for 4 days and then replating them on Matrigel induced the formation of a capillary-like network in 3 h, but TMSCs preconditioned with DMEM did not form such a network. Genome analyses confirmed that EGM preconditioning significantly affected the expression of genes related to angiogenesis, blood vessel morphogenesis and development, and vascular development. Western blot analyses revealed that EGM preconditioning with gelatin coating induced the expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), a mature EC-specific marker, as well as phosphorylated Akt at serine 473, a signaling molecule related to eNOS activation. Gelatin-coating during EGM preconditioning further enhanced the stability of the capillary-like network, and also resulted in the network more closely resembled to those observed in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Conclusion This study suggests that under specific conditions, i.e., EGM preconditioning with gelatin coating for 4 days followed by Matrigel, TMSCs could be a source of generating endothelial cells for treating vascular dysfunction.
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- Se-Young Oh
- 1Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul, 07804 Republic of Korea.,2Ewha Tonsil-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Research Center (ETSRC), College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul, 07804 Republic of Korea
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- 3School of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644 Republic of Korea
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- 1Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul, 07804 Republic of Korea.,2Ewha Tonsil-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Research Center (ETSRC), College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul, 07804 Republic of Korea
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- 1Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul, 07804 Republic of Korea.,2Ewha Tonsil-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Research Center (ETSRC), College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul, 07804 Republic of Korea
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- 1Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul, 07804 Republic of Korea.,2Ewha Tonsil-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Research Center (ETSRC), College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul, 07804 Republic of Korea.,4Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul, 07804 Republic of Korea
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- 1Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul, 07804 Republic of Korea.,2Ewha Tonsil-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Research Center (ETSRC), College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul, 07804 Republic of Korea
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- 3School of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644 Republic of Korea
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- 1Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul, 07804 Republic of Korea.,2Ewha Tonsil-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Research Center (ETSRC), College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul, 07804 Republic of Korea
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