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Ma Z, Lee AYW, Kot CH, Yung PSH, Chen SC, Lui PPY. Upregulation of FABP4 induced inflammation in the pathogenesis of chronic tendinopathy. J Orthop Translat 2024; 47:105-115. [PMID: 39007036 PMCID: PMC11245957 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2024.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Objectives Excessive inflammation contributes to the pathogenesis of tendinopathy. Fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4) is a pro-inflammatory adipokine mediating various metabolic and inflammatory diseases. This study aimed to examine the expression of FABP4 and its association with the expressions of inflammatory cytokines in tendinopathy. The effects of a single injection of FABP4 on tendon pathology and inflammation were examined. The effect of FABP4 on the expressions of inflammatory cytokines and the effect of IL-1β on the expression of FABP4 in tendon-derived stem/progenitor cells (TDSCs) were also investigated. Methods 1) Clinical patellar tendinopathy samples, healthy hamstring tendon samples, and healthy patellar tendon samples, 2) rotator cuff tendinopathy samples and healthy hamstring tendon samples; and 3) Achilles tendons of mice after saline or collagenase injection (CI) were stained for FABP4, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and IL-10 by immunohistochemistry (IHC). For the rotator cuff tendinopathy samples, co-localization of FABP4 with IL-1β and TNF-α was done by immunofluorescent staining (IF). Mouse Achilles tendons injected with FABP4 or saline were collected for histology and IHC as well as microCT imaging post-injection. TDSCs were isolated from human and mouse tendons. The mRNA expressions of inflammatory cytokines in human and mouse TDSCs after the addition of FABP4 was quantified by qRT-PCR. The expression of FABP4 in TDSCs isolated from rotator cuff tendinopathy samples and healthy hamstring tendon samples was examined by IF. Mouse Achilles TDSCs were treated with IL-1β. The mRNA and protein expressions of FABP4 were examined by qRT-PCR and IF, respectively. Results There was significant upregulation of FABP4 in the patellar tendinopathy samples and rotator cuff tendinopathy samples compared to their corresponding controls. FABP4 was mainly expressed in the pathological areas including blood vessels, hypercellular and calcified regions. The expressions of IL-1β and TNF-α increased in human rotator cuff tendinopathy samples and co-localized with the expression of FABP4. Collagenase induced tendinopathic-like histopathological changes and ectopic calcification in the mouse Achilles tendinopathy model. The expressions of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-10) and FABP4 increased in hypercellular region, round cells chondrocyte-like cells and calcified regions in the mouse Achilles tendons post-collagenase injection. A single injection of FABP4 in mouse Achilles tendons induced histopathological changes resembling tendinopathy, with increased cell rounding, loss of collagen fiber alignment, and additionally presence of chondrocyte-like cells and calcification post-injection. The expressions of IL1-β, IL-6, TNF-α and IL-10 increased in mouse Achilles tendons post-FABP4 injection. FABP4 increased the expressions of IL10, IL6, and TNFa in human TDSCs as well as the expressions of Il1b, Il6, and Il10 in mouse TDSCs. Human tendinopathy TDSCs expressed higher level of FABP4 compared to healthy hamstring TDSCs. Besides, IL-1β increased the expression of FABP4 in mouse TDSCs. Conclusion In conclusion, an upregulation of FABP4 is involved in excessive inflammation and pathogenesis of tendinopathy. TDSCs is a potential source of FABP4 during tendon inflammation. Translation potential of this article FABP4 can be a potential treatment target of tendinopathy.
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- Zebin Ma
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine Ltd., Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine Ltd., Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Ospina J, Carmona JU, López C. Short-Term Effects of Two COX-2 Selective Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on the Release of Growth Factors and Cytokines from Canine Platelet-Rich Gel Supernatants. Gels 2024; 10:396. [PMID: 38920942 PMCID: PMC11202787 DOI: 10.3390/gels10060396] [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: 05/12/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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(1) Background: There is a lack of knowledge about how a single dose of COX-2 selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) might affect the release of growth factors (GFs) and cytokines from canine platelet-rich gels (PRGs) and other hemocomponents. (2) Methods: A crossover study was conducted in six adult mongrel dogs. Animals were randomized to receive a single dose of either carprofen or firocoxib. PRG, temperature-induced platelet lysate (TIPL), chemically induced PL (CIPL), and plasma hemocomponents were obtained from each dog before (1 h) and after (6 h) the treatments. Platelet and leukocyte counts and determination of the concentrations of platelet-derived growth factor-BB, (PDGF-BB), transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1), interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and IL-10 concentrations were assayed by ELISA in all hemocomponents. (3) Results: Both platelet and leukocyte counts and PDGF-BB concentrations were not affected by NSAIDs and time. Total TGF-β1 concentrations were not affected by NSAIDs; however, the release of this GF was increased in PRG supernatants (PRGS) at 6 h. IL-1β and TNF-α concentrations were significantly (p < 0.001) lower in both firocoxib PRGS and plasma at 6 h, respectively. IL-10 concentrations were significantly (p < 0.001) lower at 6 h in all hemocomponents treated with both NSAIDs. (4) Conclusions: The clinical implications of our findings could indicate that these drugs should be withdrawn from patients to allow their clearance before the clinical use of PRP/PRG. On the other hand, the prophylactic use of NSAIDs to avoid the inflammatory reactions that some patients might have after PRP/PRG treatment should be performed only in those animals with severe reactive inflammation to the treatment.
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- Julián Ospina
- Grupo de Investigación Patología Clínica Veterinaria, Departamento de Salud Animal, Universidad de Caldas, Calle 65 No 26-10, Manizales 170004, Colombia;
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- Grupo de Investigación Terapia Regenerativa, Departamento de Salud Animal, Universidad de Caldas, Calle 65 No 26-10, Manizales 170004, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación Patología Clínica Veterinaria, Departamento de Salud Animal, Universidad de Caldas, Calle 65 No 26-10, Manizales 170004, Colombia;
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Koch DW, Froneberger A, Berglund A, Connard S, Souther A, Schnabel LV. IL-1β + TGF-β2 dual-licensed mesenchymal stem cells have reduced major histocompatibility class I expression and positively modulate tenocyte migration, metabolism, and gene expression. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2024; 262:S61-S72. [PMID: 38547589 PMCID: PMC11187728 DOI: 10.2460/javma.23.12.0708] [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: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The study objectives were to 1) determine the mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) surface expression of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I and transcriptome-wide gene expression changes following IL-1β + TGF-β2 dual licensing and 2) evaluate if IL-1β + TGF-β2 dual-licensed MSCs had a greater ability to positively modulate tenocyte function compared to naive MSCs. SAMPLE Equine bone marrow-derived MSCs from 6 donors and equine superficial digital flexor tenocytes from 3 donors. METHODS Experiments were performed in vitro. Flow cytometry and bulk RNA sequencing were utilized to determine naive and dual-licensed MSC phenotype and transcriptome-wide changes in gene expression. Conditioned media were generated from MSCs and utilized in tenocyte cell culture assays as a method to determine the effect of MSC paracrine factors on tenocyte function. RESULTS Dual-licensed MSCs have a reduced expression of MHC class I and exhibit enrichment in functional pathways associated with the extracellular matrix, cell signaling, and tissue development. Additionally, dual-licensed MSC-conditioned media significantly improved in vitro tenocyte migration and metabolism to a greater degree than naive MSC-conditioned media. In tenocytes exposed to IL-1β, dual-licensed conditioned media also positively modulated tenocyte gene expression. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our data indicate that conditioned media containing paracrine factors secreted from dual-licensed MSCs significantly modulates in vitro tenocyte function, which may confer benefits in vivo to healing tendons following injury. Additionally, due to reduced MHC class I expression in dual-licensed MSCs, this technique may also provide an avenue to provide an effective "off-the-shelf" allogenic source of MSCs.
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- Drew W. Koch
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
- Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
- Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
- Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
- Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
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Smith EJ, Beaumont RE, Dudhia J, Guest DJ. Equine Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Tenocytes are Insensitive to a Combination of Inflammatory Cytokines and Have Distinct Molecular Responses Compared to Primary Tenocytes. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2024; 20:1040-1059. [PMID: 38396222 PMCID: PMC11087315 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-024-10693-8] [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] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Tissue fibrosis following tendon injury is a major clinical problem due to the increased risk of re-injury and limited treatment options; however, its mechanism remains unclear. Evidence suggests that insufficient resolution of inflammation contributes to fibrotic healing by disrupting tenocyte activity, with the NF-κB pathway being identified as a potential mediator. Equine embryonic stem cell (ESC) derived tenocytes may offer a potential cell-based therapy to improve tendon regeneration, but how they respond to an inflammatory environment is largely unknown. Our findings reveal for the first time that, unlike adult tenocytes, ESC-tenocytes are unaffected by IFN-γ, TNFα, and IL-1β stimulation; producing minimal changes to tendon-associated gene expression and generating 3-D collagen gel constructs indistinguishable from unstimulated controls. Inflammatory pathway analysis found these inflammatory cytokines failed to activate NF-κB in the ESC-tenocytes. However, NF-κB could be activated to induce changes in gene expression following stimulation with NF-κB pharmaceutical activators. Transcriptomic analysis revealed differences between cytokine and NF-κB signalling components between adult and ESC-tenocytes, which may contribute to the mechanism by which ESC-tenocytes escape inflammatory stimuli. Further investigation of these molecular mechanisms will help guide novel therapies to reduce fibrosis and encourage superior tendon healing.
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- Emily J Smith
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK.
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Palomino Lago E, Baird A, Blott SC, McPhail RE, Ross AC, Durward-Akhurst SA, Guest DJ. A Functional Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism Upstream of the Collagen Type III Gene Is Associated with Catastrophic Fracture Risk in Thoroughbred Horses. Animals (Basel) 2023; 14:116. [PMID: 38200847 PMCID: PMC10778232 DOI: 10.3390/ani14010116] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Fractures caused by bone overloading are a leading cause of euthanasia in Thoroughbred racehorses. The risk of fatal fracture has been shown to be influenced by both environmental and genetic factors but, to date, no specific genetic mechanisms underpinning fractures have been identified. In this study, we utilised a genome-wide polygenic risk score to establish an in vitro cell system to study bone gene regulation in horses at high and low genetic risk of fracture. Candidate gene expression analysis revealed differential expression of COL3A1 and STAT1 genes in osteoblasts derived from high- and low-risk horses. Whole-genome sequencing of two fracture cases and two control horses revealed a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) upstream of COL3A1 that was confirmed in a larger cohort to be significantly associated with fractures. Bioinformatics tools predicted that this SNP may impact the binding of the transcription factor SOX11. Gene modulation demonstrated SOX11 is upstream of COL3A1, and the region binds to nuclear proteins. Furthermore, luciferase assays demonstrated that the region containing the SNP has promoter activity. However, the specific effect of the SNP depends on the broader genetic background of the cells and suggests other factors may also be involved in regulating COL3A1 expression. In conclusion, we have identified a novel SNP that is significantly associated with fracture risk and provide new insights into the regulation of the COL3A1 gene.
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- Esther Palomino Lago
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK; (E.P.L.); (A.C.R.)
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- Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket CB8 7UU, UK
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Nottingham LE12 5RD, UK;
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- Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket CB8 7UU, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK; (E.P.L.); (A.C.R.)
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN 55108, USA;
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK; (E.P.L.); (A.C.R.)
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Palomino Lago E, Jelbert ER, Baird A, Lam PY, Guest DJ. Equine induced pluripotent stem cells are responsive to inflammatory cytokines before and after differentiation into musculoskeletal cell types. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2023; 59:514-527. [PMID: 37582999 PMCID: PMC10520172 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-023-00800-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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Persistent inflammation is associated with the poor regeneration of musculoskeletal tissues. Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) have an attenuated response to inflammatory cytokines, but there are mixed reports on the response of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to inflammation. Horses provide a relevant large animal model for studying musculoskeletal tissue diseases and the testing of novel therapies. The aim of this study was to determine if equine iPSCs are responsive to the inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, TNFα and IFN-γ in their undifferentiated state, or following differentiation into tendon and cartilage-like cells. We demonstrated that in undifferentiated iPSCs, the cytokines induce NF-κB P65 and STAT1 nuclear translocation which leads to cell death, decreased OCT4 expression and increased expression of inflammatory genes. Following differentiation towards cartilage-like cells exposure to the cytokines resulted in STAT1 nuclear translocation, changes in cartilage gene expression and increased expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and inflammatory genes. Exposure of iPSC-derived tendon-like cells to the cytokines resulted nuclear translocation of NF-κB P65 and STAT1, altered tendon gene expression, increased MMP expression and increased expression of inflammatory genes. Equine iPSCs are therefore capable of responding to inflammatory stimulation and this may have relevance for their future clinical application.
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- Esther Palomino Lago
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, AL9 7TA, Herts, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, AL9 7TA, Herts, UK
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- Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, CB8 7UU, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, AL9 7TA, Herts, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, AL9 7TA, Herts, UK.
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