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Bessa-Andrês C, Pinto-Cardoso R, Tarasova K, Pereira-Gonçalves AL, Gaio-Ferreira-Castro JM, Carvalho LS, Costa MA, Ferreirinha F, Canadas-Sousa A, Marinhas J, Freitas R, Lemos R, Vilaça A, Oliveira A, Correia-de-Sá P, Noronha-Matos JB. Mechanical stimulation-induced purinome priming fosters osteogenic differentiation and osteointegration of mesenchymal stem cells from the bone marrow of post-menopausal women. Stem Cell Res Ther 2024; 15:168. [PMID: 38886849 PMCID: PMC11184869 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-024-03775-4] [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: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mechanical stimulation (MS) significantly increases the release of adenine and uracil nucleotides from bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) undergoing osteogenic differentiation. Released nucleotides acting via ionotropic P2X7 and metabotropic P2Y6 purinoceptors sensitive to ATP and UDP, respectively, control the osteogenic commitment of BM-MSCs and, thus, bone growth and remodelling. Yet, this mechanism is impaired in post-menopausal (Pm)-derived BM-MSCs, mostly because NTPDase3 overexpression decreases the extracellular accumulation of nucleotides below the levels required to activate plasma membrane-bound P2 purinoceptors. This prompted us to investigate whether in vitro MS of BM-MSCs from Pm women could rehabilitate their osteogenic commitment and whether xenotransplantation of MS purinome-primed Pm cells promote repair of critical bone defects in an in vivo animal model. METHODS BM-MSCs were harvested from the neck of femora of Pm women (70 ± 3 years old) undergoing total hip replacement. The cells grew, for 35 days, in an osteogenic-inducing medium either submitted (SS) or not (CTR) to MS (90 r.p.m. for 30 min) twice a week. Increases in alkaline phosphatase activity and in the amount of osteogenic transcription factors, osterix and osteopontin, denoted osteogenic cells differentiation, while bone nodules formation was ascertain by the alizarin red-staining assay. The luciferin-luciferase bioluminescence assay was used to quantify extracellular ATP. The kinetics of the extracellular ATP (100 µM) and UDP (100 µM) catabolism was assessed by HPLC. The density of P2Y6 and P2X7 purinoceptors in the cells was assessed by immunofluorescence confocal microscopy. MS-stimulated BM-MSCs from Pm women were xenotransplanted into critical bone defects drilled in the great trochanter of femora of one-year female Wistar rats; bone repair was assessed by histological analysis 10 days after xenotransplantation. RESULTS MS-stimulated Pm BM-MSCs in culture (i) release 1.6-fold higher ATP amounts, (ii) overexpress P2X7 and P2Y6 purinoceptors, (iii) exhibit higher alkaline phosphatase activity and overexpress the osteogenic transcription factors, osterix and osteopontin, and (iv) form larger bone nodules, than CTR cells. Selective blockage of P2X7 and P2Y6 purinoceptors with A438079 (3 µM) and MRS 2578 (0.1 µM), respectively, prevented the osteogenic commitment of cultured Pm BM-MSCs. Xenotransplanted MS purinome-primed Pm BM-MSCs accelerated the repair of critical bone defects in the in vivo rat model. CONCLUSIONS Data suggest that in vitro MS restores the purinergic cell-to-cell communication fostering the osteogenic differentiation and osteointegration of BM-MSCs from Pm women, a strategy that may be used in bone regeneration and repair tactics.
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- Catarina Bessa-Andrês
- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Neurobiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
- Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines (MedInUP), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Neurobiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
- Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines (MedInUP), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Neurobiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
- Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines (MedInUP), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Neurobiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
- Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines (MedInUP), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Neurobiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
- Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines (MedInUP), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Neurobiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
- Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines (MedInUP), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Neurobiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
- Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines (MedInUP), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
- Departamento de Química, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Neurobiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
- Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines (MedInUP), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
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- Departamento de Patologia e Imunologia Molecular, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
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- Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia - Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4434-502, Portugal
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- Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia - Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4434-502, Portugal
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- Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia - Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4434-502, Portugal
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- Serviço de Ortopedia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, 4099-001, Portugal
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- Serviço de Ortopedia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, 4099-001, Portugal
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Neurobiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal.
- Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines (MedInUP), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal.
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Neurobiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal.
- Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines (MedInUP), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar - Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Porto, 4050-313, Portugal.
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Frase D, Lee C, Nachiappan C, Gupta R, Akkouch A. The Inflammatory Contribution of B-Lymphocytes and Neutrophils in Progression to Osteoporosis. Cells 2023; 12:1744. [PMID: 37443778 PMCID: PMC10340451 DOI: 10.3390/cells12131744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by structural deterioration and low bone mass, leading to fractures and significant health complications. In this review, we summarize the mechanisms by which B-lymphocytes and neutrophils contribute to the development of osteoporosis and potential therapeutics targeting these immune mediators to reduce the proinflammatory milieu. B-lymphocytes-typically appreciated for their canonical role in adaptive, humoral immunity-have emerged as critical regulators of bone remodeling. B-lymphocytes communicate with osteoclasts and osteoblasts through various cytokines, including IL-7, RANK, and OPG. In inflammatory conditions, B-lymphocytes promote osteoclast activation and differentiation. However, B-lymphocytes also possess immunomodulatory properties, with regulatory B-lymphocytes (Bregs) secreting TGF-β1 to restrain pathogenic osteoclastogenesis. Neutrophils, the body's most prevalent leukocyte, also contribute to the proinflammatory environment that leads to osteoporotic bone remodeling. In aged individuals, neutrophils display reduced chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and apoptosis. Understanding the delicate interplay between B-lymphocytes and neutrophils in the context of impaired bone metabolism is crucial for targeted therapies for osteoporosis.
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- Drew Frase
- Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA; (D.F.)
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- Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA; (D.F.)
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- Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA; (D.F.)
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- Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA; (D.F.)
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- Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA; (D.F.)
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Medical Engineering Program, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA
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Agas D, Marchegiani A, Laus F, Gabai V, Sufianov AA, Shneider A, Sabbieti MG. p62/SQSTM1 indirectly mediates remote multipotent mesenchymal cells and rescues bone loss and bone marrow integrity in ovariectomized rats. J Cell Physiol 2023; 238:407-419. [PMID: 36565474 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30937] [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: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Intramuscular administration of p62/SQSTM1 (sequestosome1)-encoding plasmid demonstrated an anticancer effect in rodent models and dogs as well as a high safety profile and the first evidence of clinical benefits in humans. Also, an anti-inflammatory effect of the plasmid was reported in several rodent disease models. Yet, the mechanisms of action for the p62 plasmid remain unknown. Here, we tested a hypothesis that the p62-plasmid can act through the modulation of bone marrow multipotent mesenchymal cells (MSCs). We demonstrated that a p62 plasmid can affect MSCs indirectly by stimulating p62-transfected cells to secrete an active ingredient(s) sensed by untransfected MSCs. When we transfected MSCs with the p62-plasmid, collected their supernatant, and added it to an untransfected MSCs culture, it switched the differentiation state and prompt osteogenic responses of the untransfected MSCs. According to an accepted viewpoint, ovariectomy leads to bone pathology via dysregulation of MSCs, and restoring the MSC homeostasis would restore ovariectomy-induced bone damage. To validate our in vitro observations in a clinically relevant in vivo model, we administered the p62 plasmid to ovariectomized rats. It partially reversed bone loss and notably reduced adipogenesis with concurrent reestablishing of the MSC subpopulation pool within the bone marrow. Overall, our study suggests that remote modulation of progenitor MSCs via administering a p62-encoding plasmid may constitute a mechanism for its previously reported effects and presents a feasible disease-preventing and/or therapeutic strategy.
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- Dimitrios Agas
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino (MC), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino (MC), Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino (MC), Italy
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- Federal Center of Neurosurgery, Tyumen, Russian Federation.,Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- CureLab Oncology Inc., Dedham, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Molecular Biology, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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Liang B, Burley G, Lin S, Shi YC. Osteoporosis pathogenesis and treatment: existing and emerging avenues. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2022; 27:72. [PMID: 36058940 PMCID: PMC9441049 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-022-00371-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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AbstractOsteoporotic fractures lead to increased disability and mortality in the elderly population. With the rapid increase in the aging population around the globe, more effective treatments for osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures are urgently required. The underlying molecular mechanisms of osteoporosis are believed to be due to the increased activity of osteoclasts, decreased activity of osteoblasts, or both, which leads to an imbalance in the bone remodeling process with accelerated bone resorption and attenuated bone formation. Currently, the available clinical treatments for osteoporosis have mostly focused on factors influencing bone remodeling; however, they have their own limitations and side effects. Recently, cytokine immunotherapy, gene therapy, and stem cell therapy have become new approaches for the treatment of various diseases. This article reviews the latest research on bone remodeling mechanisms, as well as how this underpins current and potential novel treatments for osteoporosis.
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Surgical Classification for Preclinical Rat Femoral Bone Defect Model: Standardization Based on Systematic Review, Anatomical Analysis and Virtual Surgery. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9090476. [PMID: 36135022 PMCID: PMC9495991 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9090476] [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: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Though surgical techniques profoundly influence in vivo experiments, significant heterogeneity exists in current surgeries for inducing rat femoral bone defects. Such variations reduce the reproducibility and comparability of preclinical studies, and are detrimental to clinical translation. The purposes of this study were: (1) to conduct a systematic review of rat femoral defect models, summarizing and analyzing the surgical techniques; (2) to analyze surgical design and potential pitfalls via 3D anatomy and virtual surgeries for fostering future precision research; and (3) to establish a surgical classification system, for improving the reproducibility and comparability among studies, avoiding unnecessary repetitive experiments. The online database PubMed was searched to identify studies from January 2000 to June 2022 using keywords, including rat, femur, bone defect. Eligible publications were included for a review of surgical methods. Anatomical analysis and virtual surgeries were conducted based on micro-CT reconstruction of the rat femur for further investigation and establishment of a classification system. A total of 545 publications were included, revealing marked heterogeneity in surgical methods. Four major surgical designs were reported for inducing defects from the proximal to distal femur: bone tunnel, cortical window, segmental defect, and wedge-shaped defect. Anatomical analysis revealed potential pitfalls hindering efficient clinical translation. A classification system was established according to the anatomical region, surgical design, and fixation devices. This systematic review in combination with 3D analysis and virtual surgery provides a general overview of current surgical approaches to inducing femoral defects in rats, and establishes a surgical classification facilitating preclinical research of quality and translational value.
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Yu S, Sun T, Liu W, Yang L, Gong H, Chen X, Li J, Weng J. PLGA Cage‐like Structures Loaded with Sr/Mg‐doped Hydroxyapatite for Repairing Osteoporotic Bone Defects. Macromol Biosci 2022; 22:e2200092. [DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Shangke Yu
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials (Ministry of Education) School of Materials Science and Engineering Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials (Ministry of Education) School of Materials Science and Engineering Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials (Ministry of Education) School of Materials Science and Engineering Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials (Ministry of Education) School of Materials Science and Engineering Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
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- College of Medicine Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials (Ministry of Education) School of Materials Science and Engineering Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
- College of Medicine Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P.R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials (Ministry of Education) School of Materials Science and Engineering Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
- College of Medicine Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
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Yan R, Guo Y, Wang X, Liang G, Yang A, Li J. Near-Infrared Light-Controlled and Real-Time Detection of Osteogenic Differentiation in Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Upconversion Nanoparticles for Osteoporosis Therapy. ACS NANO 2022; 16:8399-8418. [PMID: 35574921 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c02900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Osteoporosis (OP) is one of the most common diseases in the elderly, and it is not effectively solved by current treatments. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have multiple differentiation potentials, which can induce osteogenic differentiation to treat OP; however, it is important to understand how to remotely control and detect osteogenic differentiation in vivo in real time. Here, we developed an upconversion nanoparticle (UCNP)-based photoresponsive nanoplatform for near-infrared (NIR) light-mediated control of intracellular icariin (ICA) release to regulate the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs for OP therapy. We simultaneously detected osteogenic differentiation in vivo in real time to evaluate the treatment effects. The Tm/Er-doped UCNPs were synthesized and coated with mesoporous silica (UCNP@mSiO2) first. Then, the photocaged linker 4-(hydroxymethyl)-3-nitrobenzoic acid (ONA) and the PEG linker (OH-PEG4-MAL) were linked to the surface of UCNP@mSiO2 to conjugate to the cap β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and the Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD)-targeted peptide/matrix metalloproteinase 13 (MMP13)-sensitive peptide-BHQ (CGPLGVRGK-BHQ3) to form the UCNP nanoplatform (UCNP@mSiO2-peptide-BHQ-ONA-CD) for drug loading. Under 980 nm NIR light, the upconverted UV from the UCNPs triggered the cleavage of cap β-CD and the intracellular release of ICA to induce the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs for OP therapy. Meanwhile, MMP13, which was produced by osteogenic differentiation of MSCs, cleaved the MMP13-sensitive peptide to remove BHQ and recover the fluorescence of UCNPs, allowing real-time detection of osteogenic differentiation and the evaluation of the OP treatment effect. This photoresponsive UCNP nanoplatform has the potential to be used for the remote control and real-time detection of osteogenic differentiation of MSCs for OP therapy by NIR.
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- Rui Yan
- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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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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Li X, Lin D, Chen Y, Jin H, Ni Z, Huang H. Nano-biological mesh constructed by astragaloside-IV-induced bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells on PLGA-NPs-SIS can be used for abdominal wall reconstruction. Am J Transl Res 2020; 12:7079-7095. [PMID: 33312352 PMCID: PMC7724334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A combination of stem cells, scaffold materials, nanoparticles (NPs), and physiological factors can be used to engineer a tissue that can replace or improve the function of the damaged tissue. This study was designed to assess whether astragaloside (aS)-IV-activated rat bonemarrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), seeded on a nano-biological mesh composed of small intestinal submucosa (SIS) modified with poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) NPs (PLGA-NPs-SIS), can promote cell engraftment, proliferation, and mesh incorporation into the tissue upon implantation. aS-IV-induced BMSCs cultured with PLGA-NPs-SIS showed enhanced viability and proliferation as well as reduced apoptosis. Vascular endothelial growth factor, type I and II collagen, and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 were upregulated, whereas matrix metalloproteinase and interleukin-6 were downregulated in these BMSCs. Pre-seeded BMSCs induced with aS-IV engrafted in a rat abdominal wall defect model showed migratory and proliferative capacities while enhancing vascularity at the musculofascial/graft interface. These findings imply that the nano-biological mesh composed of aS-IV-induced BMSCs seeded on PLGA-NPs-SIS can be used for abdominal wall reconstruction.
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- Xiaowen Li
- Department of General Surgery, Guangxing Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Hangzhou 310007, Zhejiang Provincial, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangxing Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Hangzhou 310007, Zhejiang Provincial, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangxing Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Hangzhou 310007, Zhejiang Provincial, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangxing Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Hangzhou 310007, Zhejiang Provincial, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangxing Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Hangzhou 310007, Zhejiang Provincial, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangxing Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Hangzhou 310007, Zhejiang Provincial, China
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FN1 promotes chondrocyte differentiation and collagen production via TGF-β/PI3K/Akt pathway in mice with femoral fracture. Gene 2020; 769:145253. [PMID: 33098939 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2020.145253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Fibronectin (FN) functions as a potent stimulator of osteogenic differentiation, and bone fracture healing. In FN family, FN1 acts as an interactive protein gene product to mediate chondrocyte adhesion. However, its effect on fracture healing remains elusive. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the involvement of FN1 in fracture healing. Hard callus formations were found at fracture site with thicker periosteum in lateral cortical bone area outside the fracture site in model mice. The decreased number of osteogenic cells in the middle of the callus region and increased extracellular matrix were suggestive of successful induction. Immunoblotting and RT-qPCR revealed that expression of FN1 was increased in tissues of fracture mice. As displayed by Safranin-fast green staining hematoxylin-eosin staining, the overexpression of FN1 at fracture site promoted osteoid formation and chondrocyte differentiation. The stimulating role of FN1 in collagen production was evidenced by increased levels of Col2, Col1, ColX, Osteonectin, and Osteocalcin and enhanced BMD, BV, BV/TV and Tb.Th values verified by immunoblotting and immunohistochemical staining. Additionally, the upregulation of FN1 contributed to promoted TGF-β, c-Caspase-9/t-Caspase-9 ratio and NF-κB p65 protein expression as well as lowered p-PI3K/PI3K and p-AKT/AKT ratios, implying the positive correlation between FN1 and the TGF-β/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. The key findings of the present study provided evidence indicating that overexpression of FN1 contributes to fracture healing by activation of the TGF-β/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
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Li M, Liu J, Cui X, Sun G, Hu J, Xu S, Yang F, Zhang L, Wang X, Tang P. Osteogenesis effects of magnetic nanoparticles modified-porous scaffolds for the reconstruction of bone defect after bone tumor resection. Regen Biomater 2019; 6:373-381. [PMID: 31827889 PMCID: PMC6897341 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbz019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The treatment of bone defect after bone tumor resection is a great challenge for orthopedic surgeons. It should consider that not only to inhibit tumor growth and recurrence, but also to repair the defect and preserve the limb function. Hence, it is necessary to find an ideal functional biomaterial that can repair bone defects and inactivate tumor. Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have its unique advantages to achieve targeted hyperthermia to avoid damage to surrounding normal tissues and promote osteoblastic activity and bone formation. Based on the previous stage, we successfully prepared hydroxyapatite (HAP) composite poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) scaffolds and verified its good osteogenic properties, in this study, we produced an HAP composite PLGA scaffolds modified with MNPs. The composite scaffold showed appropriate porosity and mechanical characteristics, while MNPs possessed excellent magnetic and thermal properties. The cytological assay indicated that the MNPs have antitumor ability and the composite scaffold possessed good biocompatibility. In vivo bone defect repair experiment revealed that the composite scaffold had good osteogenic capacity. Hence, we could demonstrate that the composite scaffolds have a good effect in bone repair, which could provide a potential approach for repairing bone defect after bone tumor excision.
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- Ming Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Bone mesenchymal stem cell therapy for ovariectomized osteoporotic rats: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:556. [PMID: 31747888 PMCID: PMC6868739 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2851-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Previous studies have found that bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) were capable of self-replication, multi-differentiation, and regeneration. The aim of this study was to carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of BMSC therapy for ovariectomized rats. Methods The PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, and Chinese Sinomed databases were searched systematically from their initiation date to October 5, 2018. Two researchers independently screened the literatures, which used the bone mineral density (BMD), total bone volume by total tissue volume (BV/TV) (%), and trabecular thickness/spacing (Tb/Sp) as the outcome measures. Results Five eligible studies were selected. In the BMSC treatment groups, the BMD values and normalized BV/TV values remarkably increased. In addition, in the BMSCs plus other treatment groups, the BMD and Tb/Sp values significantly increased. Conclusion This study showed that BMSCs could accelerate callus maturity, ossification and restore mechanical properties of bones in osteoporotic fractures.
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Chandran S, John A. Osseointegration of osteoporotic bone implants: Role of stem cells, Silica and Strontium - A concise review. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2019; 10:S32-S36. [PMID: 31695257 PMCID: PMC6823697 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2018.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Osteoporotic fracture treatment has become a skeletal reconstructive challenge due to accelerated bone turnover and impaired bone regeneration potential. Poor osseointegration ability of the osteoporotic bone usually results in implant pull out and failure. Adoption of conventional bone fracture treatment strategies like autografts and allografts have limited applications in such pathological conditions. Hence biomaterials functionalised with therapeutic ions or drugs may be adopted to aid the delivery of therapeutic factors at the defect site to promote bone healing and implant integration, towards functional restoration of the fractured bone. This concise review narrates on improving the osseointegration ability of biomaterials using functional ions like Silica and Strontium. Silica based bone substitutes are known to promote bone healing in non pathological conditions. Further, Strontium based drugs show significant effects in the prevention and treatment of osteoporotic bones. In addition, stem cell therapy has become the focus of orthopaedic research attributed to its ability to restore and accelerate the bone healing process, but the clinical application of stem cells in osteoporotic condition is scarce. Present review suggests a novel strategy of combining the therapeutic potential of functional ions like Silica, Strontium and stem cells within a single implant unit to facilitate osseointegration and osteogenesis, so as to reduce the chances of implant rejection/pull out and encourage osteoporotic bone re-union.
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Stem cells in Osteoporosis: From Biology to New Therapeutic Approaches. Stem Cells Int 2019; 2019:1730978. [PMID: 31281368 PMCID: PMC6589256 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1730978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2019] [Revised: 04/21/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is a systemic disease that affects the skeleton, causing reduction of bone density and mass, resulting in destruction of bone microstructure and increased risk of bone fractures. Since osteoporosis is a disease affecting the elderly and the aging of the world's population is constantly increasing, it is expected that the incidence of osteoporosis and its financial burden on the insurance systems will increase continuously and there is a need for more understanding this condition in order to prevent and/or treat it. At present, available drug therapy for osteoporosis primarily targets the inhibition of bone resorption and agents that promote bone mineralization, designed to slow disease progression. Safe and predictable pharmaceutical means to increase bone formation have been elusive. Stem cell therapy of osteoporosis, as a therapeutic strategy, offers the promise of an increase in osteoblast differentiation and thus reversing the shift towards bone resorption in osteoporosis. This review is focused on the current views regarding the implication of the stem cells in the cellular and physiologic mechanisms of osteoporosis and discusses data obtained from stem cell-based therapies of osteoporosis in experimental animal models and the possibility of their future application in clinical trials.
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Wang ZL, He RZ, Tu B, He JS, Cao X, Xia HS, Ba HL, Wu S, Peng C, Xiong K. Drilling Combined with Adipose-derived Stem Cells and Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 to Treat Femoral Head Epiphyseal Necrosis in Juvenile Rabbits. Curr Med Sci 2018; 38:277-288. [PMID: 30074186 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-018-1876-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Revised: 07/24/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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This study was designed to evaluate the effects of drilling through the growth plate and using adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) to treat femoral head epiphyseal ischemic necrosis, which can be done in juvenile rabbits. Passagefour bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU)-labeled ADSCs were cultured, assayed with MTT to determine their viability and stained with alizarin red dye to determine their osteogenic ability. Two-month-old, healthy male rabbits (1.2 to 1.4 kg, n=45) underwent ischemic induction and were randomly divided into five groups (group A: animal model control; group B: drilling; group C: drilling & ADSCs; group D: drilling & BMP-2; and group E: drilling & ADSCs & BMP-2). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray imaging, hematoxylin and eosin staining and BrdU immunofluorescence detection were applied 4, 6 and 10 weeks after treatment. Approximately 90% of the ADSCs were labeled with BrdU and showed good viability and osteogenic ability. Similar results were observed in the rabbits in groups C and E at weeks 6 and 10. The animals of groups C and E demonstrated normal hip structure and improved femoral epiphyseal quotients and trabecular areas compared with those of the groups A and B (P<0.01). Group D demonstrated improved femoral epiphyseal quotients and trabecular areas compared with those of groups A and B (P<0.05). In summary, drilling through the growth plate combined with ADSC and BMP-2 treatments induced new bone formation and protected the femoral head epiphysis from collapsing in a juvenile rabbit model of femoral head epiphyseal ischemic necrosis.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Leping City People's Hospital, Leping, 333399, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
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Patel R, Patel M, Kwak J, Iyer AK, Karpoormath R, Desai S, Rarh V. Polymeric microspheres: a delivery system for osteogenic differentiation. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.4084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Rajkumar Patel
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; The University of Seoul; Seoul 02504 Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nano Science; Ewha Womans University; Seodaemun-gu Seoul 120-750 South Korea
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; The University of Seoul; Seoul 02504 Korea
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- Use-inspired Biomaterials & Integrated Nano Delivery (U-Bind) Systems Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health, Sciences; Wayne State University; 259 Mack Ave Detroit MI 48201 USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Health Sciences; University of Kwa Zulu Natal; Durban 4000 Africa
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- Global Infusion Systems R&D at Hospira; Chicago, IL USA
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- Department of Chemistry, S.G.T.B. Khalsa College; University of Delhi; Delhi 110007 India
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Narayanan G, Vernekar VN, Kuyinu EL, Laurencin CT. Poly (lactic acid)-based biomaterials for orthopaedic regenerative engineering. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2016; 107:247-276. [PMID: 27125191 PMCID: PMC5482531 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2016.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 216] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2016] [Revised: 03/09/2016] [Accepted: 04/17/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Regenerative engineering converges tissue engineering, advanced materials science, stem cell science, and developmental biology to regenerate complex tissues such as whole limbs. Regenerative engineering scaffolds provide mechanical support and nanoscale control over architecture, topography, and biochemical cues to influence cellular outcome. In this regard, poly (lactic acid) (PLA)-based biomaterials may be considered as a gold standard for many orthopaedic regenerative engineering applications because of their versatility in fabrication, biodegradability, and compatibility with biomolecules and cells. Here we discuss recent developments in PLA-based biomaterials with respect to processability and current applications in the clinical and research settings for bone, ligament, meniscus, and cartilage regeneration.
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- Ganesh Narayanan
- Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; Raymond and Beverly Sackler Center for Biomedical, Biological, Physical and Engineering Sciences, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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- Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; Raymond and Beverly Sackler Center for Biomedical, Biological, Physical and Engineering Sciences, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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- Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; Raymond and Beverly Sackler Center for Biomedical, Biological, Physical and Engineering Sciences, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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- Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; Raymond and Beverly Sackler Center for Biomedical, Biological, Physical and Engineering Sciences, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; School of Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; Department of Reconstructive Sciences, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA.
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Li F, Zhou C, Xu L, Tao S, Zhao J, Gu Q. Effect of Stem Cell Therapy on Bone Mineral Density: A Meta-Analysis of Preclinical Studies in Animal Models of Osteoporosis. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0149400. [PMID: 26882451 PMCID: PMC4755606 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0149400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 02/01/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background Preclinical studies of the therapeutic role of stem cell based therapy in animal models of osteoporosis have largely yielded inconsistent results. We performed a meta-analysis to provide an overview of the currently available evidence. Methods Pubmed, Embase and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched for relevant controlled studies. A random-effect model was used for pooled analysis of the effect of stem cell based therapy on bone mineral density (BMD). Stratified analyses were performed to explore the effect of study characteristics on the outcomes. Results Pooled results from 12 preclinical studies (110 animals in stem cell treatment groups, and 106 animals in control groups) indicated that stem cell based treatment was associated with significantly improved BMD (standardized mean difference [SMD] = 1.29, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 0.84–1.74, P < 0.001) with moderate heterogeneity (Cochrane’s Q test: P = 0.02, I2 = 45%) among the constituent studies. Implantation of bone marrow cells, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, adipose-derived stem cells, and human umbilical cord blood-derived CD34+ cells, were all associated with improved BMD as compared to that in the controls (P < 0.05 for all); the only exception being the use of embryonic stem cell transplantation (P > 0.05). Egger’s test detected potential publication bias (P = 0.055); however, ‘trim and fill’ analysis yielded similar results after statistically incorporating the hypothetical studies in the analysis (SMD = 1.24, 95% CI: 0.32–2.16, P < 0.001). Conclusions Stem cell transplantation may improve BMD in animal models of osteoporosis. Our meta-analysis indicates a potential therapeutic role of stem cell based therapy for osteoporosis, and serves to augment the rationale for clinical studies.
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- Feng Li
- Department of Bone joint surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, 150086, China
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- Department of emergency surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, 150086, China
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- Department of Bone joint surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, 150086, China
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- Department of Bone joint surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, 150086, China
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- Heilongjiang academy of traditional Chinese medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, 150086, China
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- Department of Bone joint surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, 150086, China
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Noronha-Matos JB, Correia-de-Sá P. Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ageing: Targeting the "Purinome" to Promote Osteogenic Differentiation and Bone Repair. J Cell Physiol 2016; 231:1852-61. [PMID: 26754327 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.25303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2015] [Accepted: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells that can differentiate into bone forming cells. Such ability is compromised in elderly individuals resulting in bone disorders such as osteoporosis, also limiting their clinical usage for cell transplantation and bone tissue engineering strategies. In bone marrow niches, adenine and uracil nucleotides are important local regulators of osteogenic differentiation of MSCs. Nucleotides can be released to the extracellular milieu under both physiological and pathological conditions via (1) membrane cell damage, (2) vesicle exocytosis, (3) ATP-binding cassette transporters, and/or (4) facilitated diffusion through maxi-anion channels, hemichannels or ligand-gated receptor pores. Nucleotides and their derivatives act via adenosine P1 (A1 , A2A , A2B , and A3 ) and nucleotide-sensitive P2 purinoceptors comprising ionotropic P2X and G-protein-coupled P2Y receptors. Purinoceptors activation is terminated by membrane-bound ecto-nucleotidases and other ecto-phosphatases, which rapidly hydrolyse extracellular nucleotides to their respective nucleoside 5'-di- and mono-phosphates, nucleosides and free phosphates, or pyrophosphates. Current knowledge suggests that different players of the "purinome" cascade, namely nucleotide release sites, ecto-nucleotidases and purinoceptors, orchestrate to fine-tuning regulate the activity of MSCs in the bone microenvironment. Increasing studies, using osteoprogenitor cell lines, animal models and, more recently, non-modified MSCs from postmenopausal women, raised the possibility to target chief components of the purinergic signaling pathway to regenerate the ability of aged MSCs to differentiate into functional osteoblasts. This review summarizes the main findings of those studies, prompting for novel therapeutic strategies to control ageing disorders where bone destruction exceeds bone formation, like osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fracture mal-union. J. Cell. Physiol. 231: 1852-1861, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- J B Noronha-Matos
- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Neurobiologia-Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines (MedInUP), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar-Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Portugal
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Neurobiologia-Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines (MedInUP), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar-Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Portugal
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OBJECTIVES Long bone fractures that fail to heal or show a delay in healing can lead to increased morbidity. Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) containing bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) has been suggested as an autologous biologic adjunct to aid long bone healing. The purpose of this study was to systematically review the basic science in vivo evidence for the use of BMAC with BMSCs in the treatment of segmental defects in animal long bones. DATA SOURCES The PubMed/MEDLINE and EMBASE databases were screened in July 14-25, 2014. STUDY SELECTION The following search criteria were used: [("bmac" OR "bone marrow aspirate concentrate" OR "bmc" OR "bone marrow concentrate" OR "mesenchymal stem cells") AND ("bone" OR "osteogenesis" OR "fracture healing" OR "nonunion" OR "delayed union")]. DATA EXTRACTION Three authors extracted data and analyzed for trends. Quality of evidence score was given to each study. DATA SYNTHESIS Results are presented as Hedge G standardized effect sizes with 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS The search yielded 35 articles for inclusion. Of studies reporting statistics, 100% showed significant increase in bone formation in the BMAC group on radiograph. Ninety percent reported significant improvement in earlier bone healing on histologic/histomorphometric assessment. Eighty-one percent reported a significant increase in bone area on micro-computed tomography. Seventy-eight percent showed a higher torsional stiffness for the BMAC-treated defects. CONCLUSION In the in vivo studies evaluated, BMAC confer beneficial effects on the healing of segmental defects in animal long bone models when compared with a control. Proof-of-concept has been established for BMAC in the treatment of animal segmental bone defects.
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Bone marrow derived stem cells in joint and bone diseases: a concise review. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2014; 38:1787-801. [PMID: 25005462 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-014-2445-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2014] [Accepted: 06/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Stem cells have huge applications in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Their use is currently not restricted to the life-threatening diseases but also extended to disorders involving the structural tissues, which may not jeopardize the patients' life, but certainly influence their quality of life. In fact, a particularly popular line of research is represented by the regeneration of bone and cartilage tissues to treat various orthopaedic disorders. Most of these pioneering research lines that aim to create new treatments for diseases that currently have limited therapies are still in the bench of the researchers. However, in recent years, several clinical trials have been started with satisfactory and encouraging results. This article aims to review the concept of stem cells and their characterization in terms of site of residence, differentiation potential and therapeutic prospective. In fact, while only the bone marrow was initially considered as a "reservoir" of this cell population, later, adipose tissue and muscle tissue have provided a considerable amount of cells available for multiple differentiation. In reality, recently, the so-called "stem cell niche" was identified as the perivascular space, recognizing these cells as almost ubiquitous. In the field of bone and joint diseases, their potential to differentiate into multiple cell lines makes their application ideally immediate through three main modalities: (1) cells selected by withdrawal from bone marrow, subsequent culture in the laboratory, and ultimately transplant at the site of injury; (2) bone marrow aspirate, concentrated and directly implanted into the injury site; (3) systemic mobilization of stem cells and other bone marrow precursors by the use of growth factors. The use of this cell population in joint and bone disease will be addressed and discussed, analysing both the clinical outcomes but also the basic research background, which has justified their use for the treatment of bone, cartilage and meniscus tissues.
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Healing fractures resulting from osteoporosis or cancer remains a significant clinical challenge. In these populations, healing is often impaired not only due to age and disease, but also by other therapeutic interventions such as radiation, steroids, and chemotherapy. Despite substantial improvements in the treatment of osteoporosis over the last few decades, osteoporotic fractures are still a major clinical challenge in the elderly population due to impaired healing. Similar fractures with impaired healing are also prevalent in cancer patients, especially those with tumor growing in bone. Treatment options for cancer patients are further complicated by the fact that bone anabolic therapies are contraindicated in patients with tumors. Therefore, many patients undergo surgery to repair the fracture, and bone grafts are often used to stabilize orthopedic implants and provide a scaffold for ingrowth of new bone. Both synthetic and naturally occurring biomaterials have been investigated as bone grafts for repair of osteoporotic fractures, including calcium phosphate bone cements, resorbable polymers, and allograft or autograft bone. In order to re-establish normal bone repair, bone grafts have been augmented with anabolic agents, such as mesenchymal stem cells or recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2. These developing approaches to bone grafting are anticipated to improve the clinical management of osteoporotic and cancer-induced fractures.
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- Julie A Sterling
- Department of Veterans Affairs: Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (VISN 9), Nashville, USA,
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Dorati R, Colonna C, Genta I, Bruni G, Visai L, Conti B. Preparation and characterization of an advanced medical device for bone regeneration. AAPS PharmSciTech 2014; 15:75-82. [PMID: 24146118 PMCID: PMC3909167 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-013-0033-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2013] [Accepted: 09/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Tridimensional scaffolds can promote bone regeneration as a framework supporting the migration of cells from the surrounding tissue into the damaged tissue and as delivery systems for the controlled or prolonged release of cells, genes, and growth factors. The goal of the work was to obtain an advanced medical device for bone regeneration through coating a decellularized and deproteinized bone matrix of bovine origin with a biodegradable, biocompatible polymer, to improve the cell engraftment on the bone graft. The coating protocol was studied and set up to obtain a continuous and homogeneous polylactide-co-glycolide (PLGA) coating on the deproteinized bone matrix Orthoss® block without occluding pores and decreasing the scaffold porosity. The PLGA-coated scaffolds were characterized for their morphology and porosity. The effects of PLGA polymer coating on cell viability were assessed with the 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5 diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium assay. The polymer solution concentration and the number of polymeric layers were the main variables affecting coating efficiency and porosity of the original decellularized bone matrix. The designed polymer coating protocol did not affect the trabecular structure of the original decellularized bone matrix. The PLGA-coated decellularized bone matrix maintained the structural features, and it improved the ability in stimulating fibroblasts attachment and proliferation.
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- Rossella Dorati
- />Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12-14, 27100 Pavia, Italy
- />Center for Tissue Engineering (CIT), University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- />Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12-14, 27100 Pavia, Italy
- />Center for Tissue Engineering (CIT), University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- />Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12-14, 27100 Pavia, Italy
- />Center for Tissue Engineering (CIT), University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- />Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 16, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- />Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12-14, 27100 Pavia, Italy
- />Center for Tissue Engineering (CIT), University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- />Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12-14, 27100 Pavia, Italy
- />Center for Tissue Engineering (CIT), University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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Wang X, Wang Y, Gou W, Lu Q, Peng J, Lu S. Role of mesenchymal stem cells in bone regeneration and fracture repair: a review. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2013; 37:2491-8. [PMID: 23948983 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-013-2059-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 212] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2013] [Accepted: 07/26/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are non-haematopoietic stromal stem cells that have many sources, such as bone marrow, periosteum, vessel walls, adipose, muscle, tendon, peripheral circulation, umbilical cord blood, skin and dental tissues. They are capable of self-replication and of differentiating into, and contributing to the regeneration of, mesenchymal tissues, such as bone, cartilage, ligament, tendon, muscle and adipose tissue. The homing of MSCs may play an important role in the repair of bone fractures. As a composite material, the formation and growth of bone tissue is a complex process, including molecular, cell and biochemical metabolic changes. The recruitment of factors with an adequate number of MSCs and the micro-environment around the fracture are effective for fracture repair. Several studies have investigated the functional expression of various chemokine receptors, trophic factors and adhesion molecules in human MSCs. Many external factors affect MSC homing. MSCs have been used as seed cells in building tissue-engineered bone grafts. Scaffolds seeded with MSCs are most often used in tissue engineering and include biotic and abiotic materials. This knowledge provides a platform for the development of novel therapies for bone regeneration with endogenous MSCs.
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- Xin Wang
- Key Laboratory of Peoples Liberation Army, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China
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