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Poling HM, Singh A, Krutko M, Reza AA, Srivastava K, Wells JM, Helmrath MA, Esfandiari L. Promoting Human Intestinal Organoid Formation and Stimulation Using Piezoelectric Nanofiber Matrices. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.06.12.598673. [PMID: 38915647 PMCID: PMC11195230 DOI: 10.1101/2024.06.12.598673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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Human organoid model systems have changed the landscape of developmental biology and basic science. They serve as a great tool for human specific interrogation. In order to advance our organoid technology, we aimed to test the compatibility of a piezoelectric material with organoid generation, because it will create a new platform with the potential for sensing and actuating organoids in physiologically relevant ways. We differentiated human pluripotent stem cells into spheroids following the traditional human intestinal organoid (HIO) protocol atop a piezoelectric nanofiber scaffold. We observed that exposure to the biocompatible piezoelectric nanofibers promoted spheroid morphology three days sooner than with the conventional methodology. At day 28 of culture, HIOs grown on the scaffold appeared similar. Both groups were readily transplantable and developed well-organized laminated structures. Graft sizes between groups were similar. Upon characterizing the tissue further, we found no detrimental effects of the piezoelectric nanofibers on intestinal patterning or maturation. Furthermore, to test the practical feasibility of the material, HIOs were also matured on the nanofiber scaffolds and treated with ultrasound, which lead to increased cellular proliferation which is critical for organoid development and tissue maintenance. This study establishes a proof of concept for integrating piezoelectric materials as a customizable platform for on-demand electrical stimulation of cells using remote ultrasonic waveforms in regenerative medicine.
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Ye X, Wang Z, van Bruggen R, Li XM, Zhang Y, Chen J. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound enhances neurite growth in serum-starved human neuroblastoma cells. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1269267. [PMID: 38053610 PMCID: PMC10694225 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1269267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a recognized tool for promoting nerve regeneration and repair; however, the intracellular mechanisms of LIPUS stimulation remain underexplored. Method The present study delves into the effects of varying LIPUS parameters, namely duty cycle, spatial average-temporal average (SATA) intensity, and ultrasound amplitude, on the therapeutic efficacy using SK-N-SH cells cultured in serum-starved conditions. Four distinct LIPUS settings were employed: (A) 50 mW/cm2, 40%, (B) 25 mW/cm2, 10%, (C) 50 mW/cm2, 20%, and (D) 25 mW/cm2, 10%. Results Immunochemistry analysis exhibited neurite outgrowth promotion in all LIPUS-treated groups except for Group D. Further, LIPUS treatment was found to successfully promote brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression and enhance the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)1/2, protein kinase B (Akt), and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathways, as evidenced by western blot analysis. Discussion The study suggests that the parameter combination of LIPUS determines the therapeutic efficacy of LIPUS. Future investigations should aim to optimize these parameters for different cell types and settings and delve deeper into the cellular response mechanism to LIPUS treatment. Such advancements may aid in tailoring LIPUS treatment strategies to specific therapeutic needs.
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- Xuanjie Ye
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Jia W, Zhou Z, Zhan W. Musculoskeletal Biomaterials: Stimulated and Synergized with Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:504. [PMID: 37888169 PMCID: PMC10607075 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14100504] [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: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Clinical biophysical stimulating strategies, which have significant effects on improving the function of organs or treating diseases by causing the salutary response of body, have shown many advantages, such as non-invasiveness, few side effects, and controllable treatment process. As a critical technique for stimulation, the low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has been explored in regulating osteogenesis, which has presented great promise in bone repair by delivering a combined effect with biomaterials. This review summarizes the musculoskeletal biomaterials that can be synergized with LIPUS for enhanced biomedical application, including bone regeneration, spinal fusion, osteonecrosis/osteolysis, cartilage repair, and nerve regeneration. Different types of biomaterials are categorized for summary and evaluation. In each subtype, the verified biological mechanisms are listed in a table or graphs to prove how LIPUS was effective in improving musculoskeletal tissue regeneration. Meanwhile, the acoustic excitation parameters of LIPUS that were promising to be effective for further musculoskeletal tissue engineering are discussed, as well as their limitations and some perspectives for future research. Overall, coupled with biomimetic scaffolds and platforms, LIPUS may be a powerful therapeutic approach to accelerate musculoskeletal tissue repair and even in other regenerative medicine applications.
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- Wanru Jia
- Department of Ultrasound, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China;
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China;
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Xiong F, Wei S, Wu S, Jiang W, Li B, Xuan H, Xue Y, Yuan H. Aligned Electroactive Electrospun Fibrous Scaffolds for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:41385-41402. [PMID: 37606339 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Effective repair and functional recovery of large peripheral nerve deficits are urgent clinical needs. A biofunctional electroactive scaffold typically acts as a "bridge" for the repair of large nerve defects. In this study, we constructed a biomimetic piezoelectric and conductive aligned polypyrrole (PPy)/polydopamine (PDA)/poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) electrospun fibrous scaffold to improve the hydrophilicity and cellular compatibility of PLLA and restore the weakened piezoelectric effect of PDA, which is beneficial in promoting Schwann cell differentiation and dorsal root ganglion neuronal extension and alignment. The aligned PPy/PDA/PLLA fibrous scaffold bridged the sciatic nerve of Sprague-Dawley rats with a 10 mm deficit, prevented autotomy, and promoted nerve regeneration and functional recovery, thereby activating the calcium and AMP-activated protein kinase signaling pathways. Therefore, electroactive fibrous scaffolds exhibit great potential for neural tissue regeneration.
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- Feng Xiong
- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, 226019 Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, 226019 Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, 226019 Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, 226019 Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, 226019 Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, 226019 Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, 226019 Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, 226019 Nantong, China
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Li Z, Ye K, Yin Y, Zhou J, Li D, Gan Y, Peng D, Zhao L, Xiao M, Zhou Y, Dai Y, Tang Y. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound ameliorates erectile dysfunction induced by bilateral cavernous nerve injury through enhancing Schwann cell-mediated cavernous nerve regeneration. Andrology 2023; 11:1188-1202. [PMID: 36762774 DOI: 10.1111/andr.13406] [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: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cavernous nerve injury-induced erectile dysfunction caused by pelvic surgery or trauma is refractory to conventional medications and required an alternative treatment. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound is a noninvasive mechanical therapy that promotes nerve regeneration. OBJECTIVES To investigate the therapeutic effect and potential mechanism of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in the treatment of neurogenic erectile dysfunction. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty rats were randomly divided into the sham-operated group, bilateral cavernous nerve injury group, and bilateral cavernous nerve injury + low-intensity pulsed ultrasound group. The erectile function was assessed 3 weeks after daily low-intensity pulsed ultrasound treatment. The penile tissues and cavernous nerve tissues were harvested and subjected to histologic analysis. Primary Schwann cells and explants were extracted from adult rats. The effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on proliferation, migration, and nerve growth factor expression of Schwann cells and axonal elongation were examined in vitro. RNA sequencing and western blot assay were applied to predict and verify the molecular mechanism of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound-induced Schwann cell activation. RESULTS Our study showed that low-intensity pulsed ultrasound promoted Schwann cells proliferation, migration, and neurotrophic factor nerve growth factor expression. Meanwhile, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound exhibits a stronger ability to enhance Schwann cells-mediated neurite outgrowth of major pelvic ganglion neurons and major pelvic ganglion/cavernous nerve explants in vitro. In vivo experiments demonstrated that the erectile function of the rats in the bilateral cavernous nerve injury + low-intensity pulsed ultrasound group was significantly higher than those in the bilateral cavernous nerve injury groups. Moreover, the expression levels of smooth muscle and cavernous endothelium also increased significantly in the bilateral cavernous nerve injury + low-intensity pulsed ultrasound group. In addition, we observed the higher density and number of cavernous nerve regenerating axons in the bilateral cavernous nerve injury + low-intensity pulsed ultrasound group, indicating that low-intensity pulsed ultrasound promotes axonal regeneration following cavernous nerve injury in vivo. RNA sequencing analysis and bioinformatic analysis suggested that low-intensity pulsed ultrasound might trigger the activation of the PI3K/Akt pathway. Western blot assay confirmed that low-intensity pulsed ultrasound activated Schwann cells through TrkB/Akt/CREB signaling. CONCLUSIONS Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound promoted nerve regeneration and ameliorated erectile function by enhancing Schwann cells proliferation, migration, and neurotrophic factor nerve growth factor expression. The TrkB/Akt/CREB axis is the possible mechanism of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound-mediated Schwann cell activation. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound-based therapy could be a novel potential treatment strategy for cavernous nerve injury-induced neurogenic erectile dysfunction.
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- Zitaiyu Li
- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China
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Liu X, Zou D, Hu Y, He Y, Lu J. Research Progress of Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound in the Repair of Peripheral Nerve Injury. TISSUE ENGINEERING. PART B, REVIEWS 2023; 29:414-428. [PMID: 36785967 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2022.0194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is a common disease that has profound impact on the health of patients, but has poor prognosis. The gold standard for the treatment of peripheral nerve defects is autologous nerve grafting; notwithstanding, due to the extremely high requirement for surgeons and medical facilities, there is great interest in developing better treatment strategies for PNI. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a noninterventional stimulation method characterized by low-intensity pulsed waves. It has good therapeutic effect on fractures, inflammation, soft tissue regeneration, and nerve regulation, and can participate in PNI repair from multiple perspectives. This review concentrates on the effects and mechanisms of LIPUS in the repair of PNI from the perspective of LIPUS stimulation of neural cells and stem cells, modulation of neurotrophic factors, signaling pathways, proinflammatory cytokines, and nerve-related molecules. In addition, the effects of LIPUS on nerve conduits are reviewed, as nerve conduits are expected to be a successful alternative treatment for PNI with the development of tissue engineering. Overall, the application advantages and prospects of LIPUS in the repair of PNI are highlighted by summarizing the effects of LIPUS on seed cells, neurotrophic factors, and nerve conduits for neural tissue engineering.
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- Xuling Liu
- Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Perrelle JM, Boreland AJ, Gamboa JM, Gowda P, Murthy NS. Biomimetic Strategies for Peripheral Nerve Injury Repair: An Exploration of Microarchitecture and Cellularization. BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS & DEVICES (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 1:21-37. [PMID: 38343513 PMCID: PMC10857769 DOI: 10.1007/s44174-022-00039-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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Injuries to the nervous system present formidable challenges to scientists, clinicians, and patients. While regeneration within the central nervous system is minimal, peripheral nerves can regenerate, albeit with limitations. The regenerative mechanisms of the peripheral nervous system thus provide fertile ground for clinical and scientific advancement, and opportunities to learn fundamental lessons regarding nerve behavior in the context of regeneration, particularly the relationship of axons to their support cells and the extracellular matrix environment. However, few current interventions adequately address peripheral nerve injuries. This article aims to elucidate areas in which progress might be made toward developing better interventions, particularly using synthetic nerve grafts. The article first provides a thorough review of peripheral nerve anatomy, physiology, and the regenerative mechanisms that occur in response to injury. This is followed by a discussion of currently available interventions for peripheral nerve injuries. Promising biomaterial fabrication techniques which aim to recapitulate nerve architecture, along with approaches to enhancing these biomaterial scaffolds with growth factors and cellular components, are then described. The final section elucidates specific considerations when developing nerve grafts, including utilizing induced pluripotent stem cells, Schwann cells, nerve growth factors, and multilayered structures that mimic the architectures of the natural nerve.
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- Jeremy M. Perrelle
- Child Health Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Child Health Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
- Department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
- Graduate Program in Molecular Biosciences, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Child Health Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Child Health Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials Research, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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Lin Z, Gao L, Hou N, Zhi X, Zhang Y, Che Z, Deng A. Application of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on tissue resident stem cells: Potential for ophthalmic diseases. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1153793. [PMID: 37008913 PMCID: PMC10063999 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1153793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Tissue-resident stem cells (TRSCs) have the ability to self-renew and differentiate throughout an individual's lifespan, and they utilize both mechanisms to maintain homeostasis and regenerate damaged tissues. Several studies suggest that these stem cells can serve as a potential source for cell-replacement-based therapy by promoting differentiation or expansion. In recent years, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has been demonstrated to effectively stimulate stem cell proliferation and differentiation, promote tissue regeneration, and inhibit inflammatory responses. AIMS To present a comprehensive overview of current application and mechanism of LIPUS on tissue resident stem cells. METHODS We searched PubMed, Web of Science for articles on the effects of LIPUS on tissue resident stem cells and its application. RESULTS The LIPUS could modulate cellular activities such as cell viability, proliferation and differentiation of tissue resident stem cells and related cells through various cellular signaling pathways. Currently, LIPUS, as the main therapeutic ultrasound, is being widely used in the treatment of preclinical and clinical diseases. CONCLUSION The stem cell research is the hot topic in the biological science, while in recent years, increasing evidence has shown that TRSCs are good targets for LIPUS-regulated regenerative medicine. LIPUS may be a novel and valuable therapeutic approach for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases. How to further improve its efficiency and accuracy, as well as the biological mechanism therein, will be the focus of future research.
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Erhardt S, Wang J. Cardiac Neural Crest and Cardiac Regeneration. Cells 2022; 12:cells12010111. [PMID: 36611905 PMCID: PMC9818523 DOI: 10.3390/cells12010111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Neural crest cells (NCCs) are a vertebrate-specific, multipotent stem cell population that have the ability to migrate and differentiate into various cell populations throughout the embryo during embryogenesis. The heart is a muscular and complex organ whose primary function is to pump blood and nutrients throughout the body. Mammalian hearts, such as those of humans, lose their regenerative ability shortly after birth. However, a few vertebrate species, such as zebrafish, have the ability to self-repair/regenerate after cardiac damage. Recent research has discovered the potential functional ability and contribution of cardiac NCCs to cardiac regeneration through the use of various vertebrate species and pluripotent stem cell-derived NCCs. Here, we review the neural crest's regenerative capacity in various tissues and organs, and in particular, we summarize the characteristics of cardiac NCCs between species and their roles in cardiac regeneration. We further discuss emerging and future work to determine the potential contributions of NCCs for disease treatment.
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- Shannon Erhardt
- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Texas, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Texas, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Correspondence:
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Hua Z, Li S, Liu Q, Yu M, Liao M, Zhang H, Xiang X, Wu Q. Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Promotes Osteogenic Potential of iPSC-Derived MSCs but Fails to Simplify the iPSC-EB-MSC Differentiation Process. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:841778. [PMID: 35656194 PMCID: PMC9152674 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.841778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived mesenchymal stem cells (iMSCs) are a promising cell source for bone tissue engineering. However, iMSCs have less osteogenic potential than BMSCs, and the classical iPSC-EB-iMSC process to derive iMSCs from iPSCs is too laborious as it involves multiple in vitro steps. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a safe therapeutic modality used to promote osteogenic differentiation of stem cells. Whether LIPUS can facilitate osteogenic differentiation of iMSCs and simplify the iPSC-EB-iMSC process is unknown. We stimulated iMSCs with LIPUS at different output intensities (20, 40, and 60 mW/cm2) and duty cycles (20, 50, and 80%). Results of ALP activity assay, osteogenic gene expression, and mineralization quantification demonstrated that LIPUS was able to promote osteogenic differentiation of iMSCs, and it worked best at the intensity of 40 mW/cm2 and the duty cycle of 50% (LIPUS40/50). The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway was involved in LIPUS40/50-mediated osteogenesis. When cranial bone defects were implanted with iMSCs, LIPUS40/50 stimulation resulted in a significant higher new bone filling rate (72.63 ± 17.04)% than the non-stimulated ones (34.85 ± 4.53)%. Daily exposure to LIPUS40/50 may accelerate embryoid body (EB)-MSC transition, but it failed to drive iPSCs or EB cells to an osteogenic lineage directly. This study is the first to demonstrate the pro-osteogenic effect of LIPUS on iMSCs. Although LIPUS40/50 failed to simplify the classical iPSC-EB-MSC differentiation process, our preliminary results suggest that LIPUS with a more suitable parameter set may achieve the goal. LIPUS is a promising method to establish an efficient model for iPSC application.
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- *Correspondence: Qingqing Wu, ; Xuerong Xiang,
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Acheta J, Stephens SBZ, Belin S, Poitelon Y. Therapeutic Low-Intensity Ultrasound for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration – A Schwann Cell Perspective. Front Cell Neurosci 2022; 15:812588. [PMID: 35069118 PMCID: PMC8766802 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2021.812588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Peripheral nerve injuries are common conditions that can arise from trauma (e.g., compression, severance) and can lead to neuropathic pain as well as motor and sensory deficits. Although much knowledge exists on the mechanisms of injury and nerve regeneration, treatments that ensure functional recovery following peripheral nerve injury are limited. Schwann cells, the supporting glial cells in peripheral nerves, orchestrate the response to nerve injury, by converting to a “repair” phenotype. However, nerve regeneration is often suboptimal in humans as the repair Schwann cells do not sustain their repair phenotype long enough to support the prolonged regeneration times required for successful nerve regrowth. Thus, numerous strategies are currently focused on promoting and extending the Schwann cells repair phenotype. Low-intensity ultrasound (LIU) is a non-destructive therapeutic approach which has been shown to facilitate peripheral nerve regeneration following nerve injury in rodents. Still, clinical trials in humans are scarce and limited to small population sizes. The benefit of LIU on nerve regeneration could possibly be mediated through the repair Schwann cells. In this review, we discuss the known and possible molecular mechanisms activated in response to LIU in repair Schwann cells to draw support and attention to LIU as a compelling regenerative treatment for peripheral nerve injury.
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Peng DY, Reed-Maldonado AB, Lin GT, Xia SJ, Lue TF. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound for regenerating peripheral nerves: potential for penile nerve. Asian J Androl 2021; 22:335-341. [PMID: 31535626 PMCID: PMC7406088 DOI: 10.4103/aja.aja_95_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Peripheral nerve damage, such as that found after surgery or trauma, is a substantial clinical challenge. Much research continues in attempts to improve outcomes after peripheral nerve damage and to promote nerve repair after injury. In recent years, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has been studied as a potential method of stimulating peripheral nerve regeneration. In this review, the physiology of peripheral nerve regeneration is reviewed, and the experiments employing LIPUS to improve peripheral nerve regeneration are discussed. Application of LIPUS following nerve surgery may promote nerve regeneration and improve functional outcomes through a variety of proposed mechanisms. These include an increase of neurotrophic factors, Schwann cell (SC) activation, cellular signaling activations, and induction of mitosis. We searched PubMed for articles related to these topics in both in vitro and in vivo animal research models. We found numerous studies, suggesting that LIPUS following nerve surgery promotes nerve regeneration and improves functional outcomes. Based on these findings, LIPUS could be a novel and valuable treatment for nerve injury-induced erectile dysfunction.
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- Dong-Yi Peng
- Knuppe Molecular Urology Laboratory, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA.,Department of Urology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Knuppe Molecular Urology Laboratory, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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- Knuppe Molecular Urology Laboratory, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Knuppe Molecular Urology Laboratory, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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Deering J, Presas A, Yu B, Valentin D, Heiss C, Bosbach WA, Grandfield K. Implant resonance and the mechanostat theory: Applications of therapeutic ultrasound for porous metallic scaffolds. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 125:112070. [PMID: 33965119 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The development of treatment strategies for improving secondary stability at the bone-implant interface is a challenge. Porous implants are one solution for improving long-term implant stability, but the osteoconduction process of implants into the bone can be slow. Strain-driven osteogenesis from the mechanostat theory offers insight into pathways for post-operative treatment but mechanisms to deliver strain to the bone-implant interface need refinement. In this work, the use of therapeutic ultrasound is simulated to induce resonance into a porous implant structure. Local strains through the scaffold are measured by varying systemic variables such as damping ratio, applied vibrational force, primary bone-implant stability, and input frequency. At the natural frequency of the system with applied forces of 0.5 N and a damping ratio of 0.5%, roughly half of the nodes in the simulated environment exceed the microstrain threshold of 1000 με required for new bone formation. A high degree of sensitivity was noted upon changing input frequency, with minor sensitivities arising from damping ratio and applied vibrational force. These findings suggest that the application of therapeutic resonance to improve osseointegration of the bone-implant interface may be viable for applications including dental implants or segmental bone defects.
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- Joseph Deering
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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- Center for Industrial Diagnostics and Fluid Dynamics (CDIF), Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Center for Industrial Diagnostics and Fluid Dynamics (CDIF), Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), Barcelona, Spain
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Germany; Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of Giessen, Germany
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Germany; Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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Yokoi T, Uemura T, Takamatsu K, Onode E, Shintani K, Hama S, Miyashima Y, Okada M, Nakamura H. Long-term survival of transplanted induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurospheres with nerve conduit into sciatic nerve defects in immunosuppressed mice. Biochem Biophys Rep 2021; 26:100979. [PMID: 33817351 PMCID: PMC8010205 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2021.100979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Since the advent of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), clinical trials using iPSC-based cell transplantation therapy have been performed in various fields of regenerative medicine. We previously demonstrated that the transplantation of mouse iPSC-derived neurospheres containing neural stem/progenitor cells with bioabsorbable nerve conduits promoted nerve regeneration in the long term in murine sciatic nerve defect models. However, it remains unclear how long the grafted iPSC-derived neurospheres survived and worked after implantation. In this study, the long-term survival of the transplanted mouse iPSC-derived neurospheres with nerve conduits was evaluated in high-immunosuppressed or non-immunosuppressed mice using in vivo imaging for the development of iPSC-based cell therapy for peripheral nerve injury. Complete 5-mm long defects were created in the sciatic nerves of immunosuppressed and non-immunosuppressed mice and reconstructed using nerve conduits coated with iPSC-derived neurospheres labeled with ffLuc. The survival of mouse iPSC-derived neurospheres on nerve conduits was monitored using in vivo imaging. The transplanted iPSC-derived neurospheres with nerve conduits survived for 365 days after transplantation in the immunosuppressed allograft models, but only survived for at least 14 days in non-immunosuppressed allograft models. This is the first study to find the longest survival rate of stem cells with nerve conduits transplanted into the peripheral nerve defects using in vivo imaging and demonstrates the differences in graft survival rate between the immunosuppressed allograft model and immune responsive allograft model. In the future, if iPSC-derived neurospheres are successfully transplanted into peripheral nerve defects with nerve conduits using iPSC stock cells without eliciting an immune response, axonal regeneration will be induced due to the longstanding supportive effect of grafted cells on direct remyelination and/or secretion of trophic factors.
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- Takuya Yokoi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan Railway Company, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yodogawa Christian Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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Onode E, Uemura T, Takamatsu K, Yokoi T, Shintani K, Hama S, Miyashima Y, Okada M, Nakamura H. Bioabsorbable nerve conduits three-dimensionally coated with human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neural stem/progenitor cells promote peripheral nerve regeneration in rats. Sci Rep 2021; 11:4204. [PMID: 33602991 PMCID: PMC7893001 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-83385-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Peripheral nerve regeneration using nerve conduits has been less effective than autogenous nerve grafts. To overcome this hurdle, we developed a tissue-engineered nerve conduit coated with mouse induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurospheres, for the first time, which accelerated nerve regeneration in mice. We previously demonstrated the long-term efficacy and safety outcomes of this hybrid nerve conduit for mouse peripheral nerve regeneration. In this study, we investigated the therapeutic potential of nerve conduits coated with human iPSC (hiPSC)-derived neurospheres in rat sciatic nerve defects, as a translational preclinical study. The hiPSC-derived quaternary neurospheres containing neural stem/progenitor cells were three-dimensionally cultured within the nerve conduit (poly l-lactide and polycaprolactone copolymer) for 14 days. Complete 5-mm defects were created as a small size peripheral nerve defect in sciatic nerves of athymic nude rats and reconstructed with nerve conduit alone (control group), nerve conduits coated with hiPSC-derived neurospheres (iPS group), and autogenous nerve grafts (autograft group) (n = 8 per group). The survival of the iPSC-derived neurospheres was continuously tracked using in vivo imaging. At 12 weeks postoperatively, motor and sensory function and histological nerve regeneration were evaluated. Before implantation, the hiPSC-derived quaternary neurospheres that three-dimensional coated the nerve conduit were differentiated into Schwann-like cells. The transplanted hiPSC-derived neurospheres survived for at least 56 days after implantation. The iPS group showed non-significance higher sensory regeneration than the autograft group. Although there was no actual motor functional nerve regeneration in the three groups: control, iPS, and autograft groups, the motor function in the iPS group recovered significantly better than that in the control group, but it did not recover to the same level as that in the autograft group. Histologically, the iPS group demonstrated significantly higher axon numbers and areas, and lower G-ratio values than the control group, whereas the autograft group demonstrated the highest axon numbers and areas and the lowest G-ratio values. Nerve conduit three-dimensionally coated with hiPSC-derived neurospheres promoted axonal regeneration and functional recovery in repairing rat sciatic nerve small size defects. Transplantation of hiPSC-derived neurospheres with nerve conduits is a promising clinical iPSC-based cell therapy for the treatment of peripheral nerve defects.
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- Ema Onode
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan. .,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan Railway Company, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yodogawa Christian Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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Soto J, Ding X, Wang A, Li S. Neural crest-like stem cells for tissue regeneration. Stem Cells Transl Med 2021; 10:681-693. [PMID: 33533168 PMCID: PMC8046096 DOI: 10.1002/sctm.20-0361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Neural crest stem cells (NCSCs) are a transient population of cells that arise during early vertebrate development and harbor stem cell properties, such as self‐renewal and multipotency. These cells form at the interface of non‐neuronal ectoderm and neural tube and undergo extensive migration whereupon they contribute to a diverse array of cell and tissue derivatives, ranging from craniofacial tissues to cells of the peripheral nervous system. Neural crest‐like stem cells (NCLSCs) can be derived from pluripotent stem cells, placental tissues, adult tissues, and somatic cell reprogramming. NCLSCs have a differentiation capability similar to NCSCs, and possess great potential for regenerative medicine applications. In this review, we present recent developments on the various approaches to derive NCLSCs and the therapeutic application of these cells for tissue regeneration.
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- Jennifer Soto
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California, USA.,Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Sacramento, California, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.,Department of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Xu M, Wang L, Wu S, Dong Y, Chen X, Wang S, Li X, Zou C. Review on experimental study and clinical application of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in inflammation. Quant Imaging Med Surg 2021; 11:443-462. [PMID: 33392043 DOI: 10.21037/qims-20-680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), as physical therapy, is widely used in both research and clinical settings. It induces multiple bioeffects, such as alleviating pain, promoting tissue repair, and shortening disease duration. LIPUS can also mediate inflammation. This paper reviews the application of LIPUS in inflammation and discusses the underlying mechanism. In basic experiments, LIPUS can regulate inflammatory responses at the cellular level by affecting some signaling pathways. In a clinical trial, LIPUS has been shown to alleviate inflammatory responses efficiently. As a cheap, safe, and convenient physical method, LIPUS is promising as anti-inflammatory therapy.
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- Maosheng Xu
- Department of Ultrasonography, The Second Affiliated Hospital, and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, The Second Affiliated Hospital, and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, The Second Affiliated Hospital, and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, The Second Affiliated Hospital, and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, The Second Affiliated Hospital, and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, The Second Affiliated Hospital, and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, The Second Affiliated Hospital, and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, The Second Affiliated Hospital, and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Low-intensity ultrasound combined with allogenic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSCs) in radiation-induced skin injury treatment. Sci Rep 2020; 10:20006. [PMID: 33203925 PMCID: PMC7673019 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77019-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells are mechano-sensitive cells with the potential to restore the function of damaged tissues. Low-intensity ultrasound has been increasingly considered as a bioactive therapeutic apparatus. Optimizing transplantation conditions is a critical aim for radiation-induced skin tissue injury. Therefore, the therapeutic function of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells to ultrasound stimulus was examined based on the mechanical index (MI). Mesenchymal stem cells were isolated from the adipose tissues of mature guinea pigs. An ultrasound system (US) was constructed with a 40 kHz frequency. The radiation-induced skin injury model was produced on the abdominal skin of guinea pigs by 60 Gy of radiation. Then, they were divided to 7 groups (n = 42): control, sham, US (MI = 0.7), AdMSCs injection, US AdMSCs (AdMSCs, under US with MI = 0.2), AdMSCs + US (AdMSCs transplantation and US with MI = 0.7) and US AdMSCs + US (combining the last two groups). The homing of stem cells was verified with fluorescence imaging. The groups were followed with serial photography, ultrasound imaging, tensiometry, and histology. The thickness of the skin was analyzed. Functional changes in skin tissue were evaluated with Young's modulus (kPa). One-way ANOVA tests were performed to analyze differences between treatment protocols (p < 0.05). The results of Kumar's score showed that radiation injury was significantly lower in the treatment groups of US AdMSCs and US AdMSCs + US than other groups after 14 days (p < 0.05). There was a significant difference in skin thickness between treatment groups with control, sham, and US groups after 60 Gy radiation and were closer to the thickness of healthy skin. Young's modulus in US AdMSCs + US, US AdMSCs, and AdMSCs + US groups demonstrated a significant difference with the other groups (p < 0.05). Young's modulus in US AdMSCs + US and US AdMSCs treatment groups were closer to Young's modulus of the healthy skin. The histological results confirmed the improvement of acute radiation damage in the combined treatment method, especially in US AdMSCs + US and US AdMSCs groups with increasing the epithelialization and formation of collagen. An ultrasonic treatment plan based on a mechanical index of the target medium could be used to enhance stem cell therapy.
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Jiang YX, Gong P, Zhang L. [A review of mechanisms by which low-intensity pulsed ultrasound affects bone regeneration]. HUA XI KOU QIANG YI XUE ZA ZHI = HUAXI KOUQIANG YIXUE ZAZHI = WEST CHINA JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY 2020; 38:571-575. [PMID: 33085244 DOI: 10.7518/hxkq.2020.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a common physical therapy to accelerate the healing of bone fracture and treat delayed union of bone fracture. Vessels, nerves, and bone tissue are essential constituents of bone system. Recently, increasing evidence has been revealed that LIPUS can not only promote bone regeneration by directly regulating osteoblasts, osteoblasts, mesenchymal stem cells, but also have a positive impact on the repair of bone healing through vessels and nerves. Thus, we reviewed and summarized the latest published literature about the molecular mechanism for the effects of LIPUS on bone regeneration, which might offer a promising therapy for bone-related diseases.
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- Yi-Xuan Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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de Lucas B, Pérez LM, Bernal A, Gálvez BG. Ultrasound Therapy: Experiences and Perspectives for Regenerative Medicine. Genes (Basel) 2020; 11:genes11091086. [PMID: 32957737 PMCID: PMC7563547 DOI: 10.3390/genes11091086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 09/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Ultrasound has emerged as a novel tool for clinical applications, particularly in the context of regenerative medicine. Due to its unique physico-mechanical properties, low-intensity ultrasound (LIUS) has been approved for accelerated fracture healing and for the treatment of established non-union, but its utility has extended beyond tissue engineering to other fields, including cell regeneration. Cells and tissues respond to acoustic ultrasound by switching on genetic repair circuits, triggering a cascade of molecular signals that promote cell proliferation, adhesion, migration, differentiation, and extracellular matrix production. LIUS also induces angiogenesis and tissue regeneration and has anti-inflammatory and anti-degenerative effects. Accordingly, the potential application of ultrasound for tissue repair/regeneration has been tested in several studies as a stand-alone treatment and, more recently, as an adjunct to cell-based therapies. For example, ultrasound has been proposed to improve stem cell homing to target tissues due to its ability to create a transitional and local gradient of cytokines and chemokines. In this review, we provide an overview of the many applications of ultrasound in clinical medicine, with a focus on its value as an adjunct to cell-based interventions. Finally, we discuss the various preclinical and clinical studies that have investigated the potential of ultrasound for regenerative medicine.
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- Beatriz de Lucas
- Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (B.d.L.); (L.M.P.)
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- Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (B.d.L.); (L.M.P.)
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- Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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- Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (B.d.L.); (L.M.P.)
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Perspectives on 3D Bioprinting of Peripheral Nerve Conduits. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21165792. [PMID: 32806758 PMCID: PMC7461058 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21165792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The peripheral nervous system controls the functions of sensation, movement and motor coordination of the body. Peripheral nerves can get damaged easily by trauma or neurodegenerative diseases. The injury can cause a devastating effect on the affected individual and his aides. Treatment modalities include anti-inflammatory medications, physiotherapy, surgery, nerve grafting and rehabilitation. 3D bioprinted peripheral nerve conduits serve as nerve grafts to fill the gaps of severed nerve bodies. The application of induced pluripotent stem cells, its derivatives and bioprinting are important techniques that come in handy while making living peripheral nerve conduits. The design of nerve conduits and bioprinting require comprehensive information on neural architecture, type of injury, neural supporting cells, scaffold materials to use, neural growth factors to add and to streamline the mechanical properties of the conduit. This paper gives a perspective on the factors to consider while bioprinting the peripheral nerve conduits.
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- Yonggang Lv
- Mechanobiology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Ito A, Wang T, Nakahara R, Kawai H, Nishitani K, Aoyama T, Kuroki H. Ultrasound therapy with optimal intensity facilitates peripheral nerve regeneration in rats through suppression of pro-inflammatory and nerve growth inhibitor gene expression. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0234691. [PMID: 32555658 PMCID: PMC7299378 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Therapeutic ultrasound (US) is a promising physical therapy modality for peripheral nerve regeneration. However, it is necessary to identify the most effective US parameters and clarify the underlying mechanisms before its clinical application. The intensity of US is one of the most important parameters. However, the optimum intensity for the promotion of peripheral nerve regeneration has yet to be determined. Objectives To identify the optimum intensity of US necessary for the promotion of peripheral nerve regeneration after crush injuries in rats and to clarify the underlying mechanisms of US by mRNA expression analysis. Methods We inflicted sciatic nerve crush injuries on adult Lewis rats and performed ultrasound irradiation using 4 different US intensities: 0 (sham stimulation), 30, 140, and 250 mW/cm2 with frequency (5 days/week) and duration (5 min/day). We evaluated peripheral nerve regeneration by quantitative real-time PCR one week after injury. Histomorphometric analyses and motor function analysis were evaluated 3 weeks after injury. Results US stimulation enhanced re-myelination as well as sprouting of axons, especially at an intensity of 140 mW/cm2. mRNA expression revealed that US suppressed the expression of the inflammatory cytokines TNF and IL-6 and the axonal growth inhibitors SEMA3A and GSK3β. Conclusions An intensity of 140 mW/cm2 was optimal to support regeneration of the sciatic nerve after a crush injury in rats by, in part, the suppression of pro-inflammatory and nerve growth inhibitor gene expression.
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- Akira Ito
- Department of Motor Function Analysis, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Development and Rehabilitation of Motor Function, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Motor Function Analysis, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Motor Function Analysis, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Development and Rehabilitation of Motor Function, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Motor Function Analysis, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Haffey PR, Bansal N, Kaye E, Ottestad E, Aiyer R, Noori S, Gulati A. The Regenerative Potential of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Neural Tissue: A Pragmatic Review. PAIN MEDICINE 2020; 21:1494-1506. [DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnaa090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Objectives
Low-intensity ultrasound (LIU)/low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) may influence nerve tissue regeneration and axonal changes in the context of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and in the animal model. The purpose of this pragmatic review is to understand the current knowledge for the effects of low-intensity therapeutic ultrasound in the animal and human model and determine the future directions of this novel field.
Design
Pragmatic review.
Methods
We performed a literature search of available material using OVID, EmBase, and PubMed for LIU/LIPUS, all of which were preclinical trials, case reports, and case series using animal models. For CTS, a literature search was performed on PubMed (1954 to 2019), CENTRAL (the Cochrane Library, 1970 to 2018), Web of Science (1954 to 2019), and SCOPUS (1954 to 2019) to retrieve randomized controlled trials.
Results
Eight articles were discussed showing the potential effects of LIU on nerve regeneration in the animal model. Each of these trials demonstrated evidence of nerve regeneration in the animal model using LIPUS or LIU. Seven randomized controlled trials were reviewed for ultrasound effects for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, each showing clinical efficacy comparable to other treatment modalities.
Conclusions
LIU/LIPUS is a promising and noninvasive means of facilitating nerve regeneration in the animal model and in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Although many of the trials included in this review are preclinical, each demonstrates promising outcomes that could eventually be extrapolated into human studies.
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- Paul Ryan Haffey
- Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill-Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill-Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill-Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill-Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill-Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill-Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill-Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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Jiang Y, Yuan Y, Xiong Y, Wang B, Guo Y, Gong P, Zhang L. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound improves osseointegration of dental implant in mice by inducing local neuronal production of αCGRP. Arch Oral Biol 2020; 115:104736. [PMID: 32371135 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.104736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Revised: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the effect of Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on implant osseointegration and elucidate the role of α-calcitonin gene-related peptide (αCGRP) in this process. DESIGN In vivo, αCGRP+/+ (Wild-type model) mice and αCGRP-/- (Knock-out model) mice with implants immediately placed in the maxillary first molars extraction sockets were treated with LIPUS. We detected details of peri-implant bone tissues by micro-CT, real-time PCR and histological analysis. In vitro, αCGRP+/+ and αCGRP-/- dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurons were cultured and exposed to LIPUS. Then conditioned media from these neurons were collected and added to osteoblasts to analyze cell differentiation, mineralization and proliferation by real-time PCR, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. Besides, ELISA was performed to determine the effect of LIPUS on the αCGRP secretion in neurons. RESULTS In vivo tests revealed that αCGRP-/- mice displayed worse osseointegration when compared to αCGRP+/+ mice. LIPUS could enhance implant osseointegration in αCGRP+/+ mice but had little effect on αCGRP-/- mice. Meanwhile, αCGRP was elevated during the osseointegration with LIPUS treatment. In vitro, LIPUS promoted αCGRP secretion in DRG neurons, thereby enhanced osteogenic differentiation and mineralization of osteoblasts. Also we proved that the effects of LIPUS was duty cycle-related and LIPUS of 80% duty cycle had the strongest impacts. CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrated that LIPUS could enhance osseointegration of dental implant by inducing local neuronal production of αCGRP, providing a new idea to promote peri-implant osseointegration and bone regeneration.
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- Yixuan Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Jahromi M, Razavi S, Bakhtiari A. The advances in nerve tissue engineering: From fabrication of nerve conduit to in vivo nerve regeneration assays. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2019; 13:2077-2100. [PMID: 31350868 DOI: 10.1002/term.2945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Revised: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Peripheral nerve damage is a common clinical complication of traumatic injury occurring after accident, tumorous outgrowth, or surgical side effects. Although the new methods and biomaterials have been improved recently, regeneration of peripheral nerve gaps is still a challenge. These injuries affect the quality of life of the patients negatively. In the recent years, many efforts have been made to develop innovative nerve tissue engineering approaches aiming to improve peripheral nerve treatment following nerve injuries. Herein, we will not only outline what we know about the peripheral nerve regeneration but also offer our insight regarding the types of nerve conduits, their fabrication process, and factors associated with conduits as well as types of animal and nerve models for evaluating conduit function. Finally, nerve regeneration in a rat sciatic nerve injury model by nerve conduits has been considered, and the main aspects that may affect the preclinical outcome have been discussed.
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- Maliheh Jahromi
- Department of Anatomical Science, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Science, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Science, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Xie S, Jiang X, Wang R, Xie S, Hua Y, Zhou S, Yang Y, Zhang J. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound promotes the proliferation of human bone mesenchymal stem cells by activating PI3K/AKt signaling pathways. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:15823-15833. [PMID: 31090943 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Revised: 02/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a promising therapy that is widely used in clinical applications and fundamental research. Previous research has shown that LIPUS exposure has a positive effect on stem cell proliferation. However, the impact of LIPUS exposure on human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) remains unknown. In our study, the effect and mechanism of LIPUS exposure on the proliferation of hBMSCs were investigated, and the optimal parameters of LIPUS were determined. hBMSCs were obtained and identified by flow cytometry, and the proliferation of hBMSCs was measured using the Cell Counting Kit-8 assay to determine cell cycle and cell count. Expression levels of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKt) pathway proteins and cyclin D1 were determined by western blot analysis. Next, hBMSCs were successfully cultured and identified as multipotent mesenchymal stem cells. We found that LIPUS could promote the proliferation of hBMSCs when the exposure time was 5 or 10 minutes per day. Furthermore, 50 or 60 mW/cm2 LIPUS had a more significant effect on cell proliferation, but if cells were irradiated by LIPUS for 20 minutes once a day, an intensity of at least 50 mW/cm2 could markedly inhibit cell growth. Cell cycle analysis demonstrated that LIPUS treatment drives cells to enter S and G2/M phases from the G0/G1 phase. LIPUS exposure increased phosphorylation of PI3K/AKt and significantly upregulated expression of cyclin D1. However, these effects were inhibited when cells were treated with PI3K inhibitor (LY294002), which in turn reduced LIPUS-mediated proliferation of hBMSCs. These results suggest that LIPUS exposure may be involved in the proliferation of hBMSCs via activation of the PI3K/AKt signaling pathway and high expression of cyclin D1, and the intensity of 50 or 60 mW/cm2 and exposure time of 5 minutes were determined to be the optimal parameters for LIPUS exposure.
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- Shucai Xie
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Haikou People's Hospital/Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South University, Haikou, Hainan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second People's Hospital of Hunan Province/Brain Hospital of Hunan Province, Changsha, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Haikou People's Hospital/Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South University, Haikou, Hainan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Haikou People's Hospital/Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South University, Haikou, Hainan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Haikou People's Hospital/Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South University, Haikou, Hainan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Haikou People's Hospital/Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South University, Haikou, Hainan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Haikou People's Hospital/Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South University, Haikou, Hainan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Haikou People's Hospital/Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South University, Haikou, Hainan, People's Republic of China
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Xia B, Chen G, Zou Y, Yang L, Pan J, Lv Y. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound combination with induced pluripotent stem cells-derived neural crest stem cells and growth differentiation factor 5 promotes sciatic nerve regeneration and functional recovery. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2019; 13:625-636. [PMID: 30770650 DOI: 10.1002/term.2823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Revised: 01/13/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The treatment of lengthy peripheral nerve defect is challenging in the field of nerve regeneration. Our previous studies have shown that low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) could promote the proliferation, cell viability, and neural differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells-derived neural crest stem cells (iPSCs-NCSCs) and improve the regeneration of damaged peripheral nerve. In this study, the mechanical signal transduction pathway of LIPUS promoting iPSCs-NCSCs proliferation and differentiation was further explored, and the effects of LIPUS combined with iPSCs-NCSCs, perfluorotributylamine (PFTBA), and growth differentiation factor 5 (GDF5) on the repair of peripheral nerve injury were evaluated. Results showed LIPUS may regulate the proliferation and differentiation of iPSCs-NCSCs through FAK-ERK1/2 signal pathway. PFTBA could supply sufficient oxygen to promote the viability of iPSCs-NCSCs under 5% hypoxia culture condition and provide a favourable microenvironment for nerve regeneration. The addition of GDF5 could promote the neural differentiation of iPSCs-NCSCs in vitro. LIPUS treatment of allogeneic decellularized nerve conduit containing iPSCs-NCSCs, PFTBA, and GDF5 has very good effect on the repair of sciatic nerve injury. Taken together, these results provide functional evidence that LIPUS might be a useful tool to explore alternative approaches in the field of nerve regeneration.
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- Bin Xia
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.,Mechanobiology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.,Mechanobiology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.,Mechanobiology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.,Mechanobiology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.,Mechanobiology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.,Mechanobiology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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Sayad-Fathi S, Nasiri E, Zaminy A. Advances in stem cell treatment for sciatic nerve injury. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2019; 19:301-311. [PMID: 30700166 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2019.1576630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The sciatic nerve is one of the peripheral nerves that is most prone to injuries. After injury, the connection between the nervous system and the distal organs is disrupted, and delayed treatment results in distal organ atrophy and total disability. Regardless of great advances in the fields of neurosurgery, biological sciences, and regenerative medicine, total functional recovery is yet to be achieved. AREAS COVERED Cell-based therapy for the treatment of peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) has brought a new perspective to the field of regenerative medicine. Having the ability to differentiate into neural and glial cells, stem cells enhance neural regeneration after PNIs. Augmenting axonal regeneration, remyelination, and muscle mass preservation are the main mechanisms underlying stem cells' beneficial effects on neural regeneration. EXPERT OPINION Despite the usefulness of employing stem cells for the treatment of PNIs in pre-clinical settings, further assessments are still needed in order to translate this approach into clinical settings. Mesenchymal stem cells, especially adipose-derived stem cells, with the ability of autologous transplantation, as well as easy harvesting procedures, are speculated to be the most promising source to be used in the treatment of PNIs.
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- Sara Sayad-Fathi
- a Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medicine , Guilan University of Medical Sciences , Rasht , Iran
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- a Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medicine , Guilan University of Medical Sciences , Rasht , Iran
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- a Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medicine , Guilan University of Medical Sciences , Rasht , Iran
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Ning GZ, Song WY, Xu H, Zhu RS, Wu QL, Wu Y, Zhu SB, Li JQ, Wang M, Qu ZG, Feng SQ. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells stimulated with low-intensity pulsed ultrasound: Better choice of transplantation treatment for spinal cord injury: Treatment for SCI by LIPUS-BMSCs transplantation. CNS Neurosci Ther 2018; 25:496-508. [PMID: 30294904 DOI: 10.1111/cns.13071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Revised: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Stem cell transplantation, especially treatment with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), has been considered a promising therapy for the locomotor and neurological recovery of spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. However, the clinical benefits of BMSCs transplantation remain limited because of the considerably low viability and inhibitory microenvironment. In our research, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), which has been widely applied to clinical applications and fundamental research, was employed to improve the properties of BMSCs. The most suitable intensity of LIPUS stimulation was determined. Furthermore, the optimized BMSCs were transplanted into the epicenter of injured spinal cord in rats, which were randomized into four groups: (a) Sham group (n = 10), rats received laminectomy only and the spinal cord remained intact. (b) Injury group (n = 10), rats with contused spinal cord subjected to the microinjection of PBS solution. (c) BMSCs transplantation group (n = 10), rats with contused spinal cord were injected with BMSCs without any priming. (d) LIPUS-BMSCs transplantation group (n = 10), BMSCs stimulated with LIPUS were injected at the injured epicenter after contusion. Rats were then subjected to behavioral tests, immunohistochemistry, and histological observation. It was found that BMSCs stimulated with LIPUS obtained higher cell viability, migration, and neurotrophic factors expression in vitro. The rate of apoptosis remained constant. After transplantation of BMSCs and LIPUS-BMSCs postinjury, locomotor function was significantly improved in LIPUS-BMSCs transplantation group with higher level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF) in the epicenter, and the expression of neurotrophic receptor was also enhanced. Histological observation demonstrated reduced cavity formation in LIPUS-BMSCs transplantation group when comparing with other groups. The results suggested LIPUS can improve BMSCs viability and neurotrophic factors expression in vitro, and transplantation of LIPUS-BMSCs could promote better functional recovery, indicating possible clinical application for the treatment of SCI.
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- Guang-Zhi Ning
- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.,Department of Orthopedics, Xiaoshan Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Stem cells purified from human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neural crest-like cells promote peripheral nerve regeneration. Sci Rep 2018; 8:10071. [PMID: 29968745 PMCID: PMC6030210 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-27952-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Strategies for therapeutic cell transplantation have been assessed for use in the treatment of massive peripheral nerve defects. To support safe and efficient cell transplantation, we have focused on the purification of cells using cell surface markers. Our group previously reported low-affinity nerve growth factor receptor (LNGFR)- and thymocyte antigen-1 (THY-1)-positive neural crest-like cells (LT-NCLCs), generated from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). In the present study, we investigated the efficacy of transplantation of hiPSC-derived LT-NCLCs in a murine massive peripheral nerve defect model. Animals with a sciatic nerve defect were treated with a bridging silicone tube prefilled with LT-NCLCs or medium in the transplantation (TP) and negative control (NC) groups, respectively. The grafted LT-NCLCs survived and enhanced myelination and angiogenesis, as compared to the NC group. Behavioral analysis indicated that motor functional recovery in the TP group was superior to that in the NC group, and similar to that in the autograft (Auto) group. LT-NCLCs promoted axonal regrowth and remyelination by Schwann cells. Transplantation of LT-NCLCs is a promising approach for nerve regeneration treatment of massive peripheral nerve defects.
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Daeschler SC, Harhaus L, Schoenle P, Boecker A, Kneser U, Bergmeister KD. Ultrasound and shock-wave stimulation to promote axonal regeneration following nerve surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies. Sci Rep 2018; 8:3168. [PMID: 29453349 PMCID: PMC5816639 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-21540-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Limited regeneration after nerve injury often leads to delayed or incomplete reinnervation and consequently insufficient muscle function. Following nerve surgery, application of low-intensity ultrasound or extracorporeal shock waves may promote nerve regeneration and improve functional outcomes. Because currently clinical data is unavailable, we performed a meta-analysis following the PRISMA-guidelines to investigate the therapeutic effect of ultrasound and shock wave therapies on motor nerve regeneration. Ten ultrasound-studies (N = 445 rats) and three shock-wave studies (N = 110 rats) were identified from multiple databases. We calculated the difference in means or standardized mean difference with 95% confidence intervals for motor function, nerve conduction velocity and histomorphological parameters of treated versus sham or non-treated animals. Ultrasound treatment showed significantly faster nerve conduction, increased axonal regeneration with thicker myelin and improved motor function on sciatic functional index scale (week two: DM[95%CI]: 19,03[13,2 to 25,6], 71 animals; week four: 7,4[5,4 to 9,5], 47 animals). Shock wave induced recovery improvements were temporarily significant. In conclusion, there is significant evidence for low-intensity ultrasound but not for extracorporeal shock wave treatment to improve nerve regeneration. Prospective clinical trials should therefore investigate available FDA-approved ultrasound devices as adjunct postoperative treatment following nerve surgery.
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- Simeon C Daeschler
- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Center, Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Heidelberg, BG Trauma Hospital Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Center, Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Heidelberg, BG Trauma Hospital Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Center, Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Heidelberg, BG Trauma Hospital Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Center, Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Heidelberg, BG Trauma Hospital Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Center, Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Heidelberg, BG Trauma Hospital Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Center, Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Heidelberg, BG Trauma Hospital Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen, Germany.
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Dual-delivery of VEGF and NGF by emulsion electrospun nanofibrous scaffold for peripheral nerve regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 82:253-264. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Revised: 08/10/2017] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Xia B, Zou Y, Xu Z, Lv Y. Gene expression profiling analysis of the effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neural crest stem cells. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2017; 64:927-937. [PMID: 28127791 DOI: 10.1002/bab.1554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2016] [Accepted: 01/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a noninvasive technique that has been shown to affect cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation and promote the regeneration of damaged peripheral nerve. Our previous studies had proved that LIPUS can significantly promote the neural differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neural crest stem cells (iPSCs-NCSCs) and enhance the repair of rat-transected sciatic nerve. To further explore the underlying mechanisms of LIPUS treatment of iPSCs-NCSCs, this study reported the gene expression profiling analysis of iPSCs-NCSCs before and after LIPUS treatment using the RNA-sequencing (RNA-Seq) method. It was found that expression of 76 genes of iPSCs-NCSCs cultured in a serum-free neural induction medium and expression of 21 genes of iPSCs-NCSCs cultured in a neuronal differentiation medium were significantly changed by LIPUS treatment. The differentially expressed genes are related to angiogenesis, nervous system activity and functions, cell activities, and so on. The RNA-seq results were further verified by a quantitative real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). High correlation was observed between the results obtained from qRT-PCR and RNA-Seq. This study presented new information on the global gene expression patterns of iPSCs-NCSCs after LIPUS treatment and may expand the understanding of the complex molecular mechanism of LIPUS treatment of iPSCs-NCSCs.
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- Bin Xia
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.,Mechanobiology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.,Mechanobiology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.,Mechanobiology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.,Mechanobiology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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Stem cell regenerative potential for plastic and reconstructive surgery. Cell Tissue Bank 2016; 17:735-744. [PMID: 27604466 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-016-9583-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2016] [Accepted: 09/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Stem cells represent heterogeneous population of undifferentiated cells with unique characteristics of long term self renewal and plasticity. Moreover, they are capable of active migration to diseased tissues, secretion of different bioactive molecules, and they have immunosuppressive potential as well. They occur in all tissues through life and are involved in process of embryogenesis and regeneration. During last decades stem cells attracted significant attention in each field of medicine, including plastic and reconstructive surgery. The main goal of the present review article is to present and discuss the potential of stem cells and to provide information about their safe utilization in chronic wounds and fistulae healing, scar management, breast reconstruction, as well as in bone, tendon and peripheral nerve regeneration.
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Effects and Mechanisms of Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound for Chronic Prostatitis and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:ijms17071057. [PMID: 27376284 PMCID: PMC4964433 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17071057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2016] [Revised: 06/21/2016] [Accepted: 06/27/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) is one of the most common urologic diseases, and no curative treatments have been identified. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has been successfully used in promoting tissue healing, inhibiting inflammation and pain, differentiating stem cells, and stimulating nerve regeneration/muscle regeneration, as well as enhancing angiogenesis. Very recently, LIPUS has been proven an effective approach for CP/CPPS. This review summarizes the possible mechanisms responsible for the therapeutic effect of LIPUS for CP/CPPS. To search publications relevant to the topics of this review, the search engine for life sciences of Entrez was used. We reviewed the available evidence from 1954 through 2015 concerning LIPUS for CP/CPPS. According to the literature, both transrectal and transperineal approaches of LIPUS are effective for CP/CPPS.
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Xin Z, Lin G, Lei H, Lue TF, Guo Y. Clinical applications of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound and its potential role in urology. Transl Androl Urol 2016; 5:255-66. [PMID: 27141455 PMCID: PMC4837316 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2016.02.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a form of ultrasound that delivered at a much lower intensity (<3 W/cm2) than traditional ultrasound energy and output in the mode of pulse wave, and it is typically used for therapeutic purpose in rehabilitation medicine. LIPUS has minimal thermal effects due to its low intensity and pulsed output mode, and its non-thermal effects which is normally claimed to induce therapeutic changes in tissues attract most researchers’ attentions. LIPUS have been demonstrated to have a rage of biological effects on tissues, including promoting bone-fracture healing, accelerating soft-tissue regeneration, inhibiting inflammatory responses and so on. Recent studies showed that biological effects of LIPUS in healing morbid body tissues may be mainly associated with the upregulation of cell proliferation through activation of integrin receptors and Rho/ROCK/Src/ERK signaling pathway, and with promoting multilineage differentiation of mesenchyme stem/progenitor cell lines through ROCK-Cot/Tpl2-MEK-ERK signaling pathway. Hopefully, LIPUS may become an effective clinical procedure for the treatment of urological diseases, such as chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), erectile dysfunction (ED), and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in the field of urology. It still needs an intense effort for basic-science and clinical investigators to explore the biomedical applications of ultrasound.
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- Zhongcheng Xin
- 1 Andrology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 100034, China ; 2 Knuppe Molecular Urology Laboratory, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143-0738, USA
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- 1 Andrology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 100034, China ; 2 Knuppe Molecular Urology Laboratory, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143-0738, USA
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- 1 Andrology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 100034, China ; 2 Knuppe Molecular Urology Laboratory, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143-0738, USA
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- 1 Andrology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 100034, China ; 2 Knuppe Molecular Urology Laboratory, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143-0738, USA
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- 1 Andrology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 100034, China ; 2 Knuppe Molecular Urology Laboratory, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143-0738, USA
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Dong C, Lv Y. Application of Collagen Scaffold in Tissue Engineering: Recent Advances and New Perspectives. Polymers (Basel) 2016; 8:polym8020042. [PMID: 30979136 PMCID: PMC6432532 DOI: 10.3390/polym8020042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 383] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2015] [Revised: 01/24/2016] [Accepted: 01/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Collagen is the main structural protein of most hard and soft tissues in animals and the human body, which plays an important role in maintaining the biological and structural integrity of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and provides physical support to tissues. Collagen can be extracted and purified from a variety of sources and offers low immunogenicity, a porous structure, good permeability, biocompatibility and biodegradability. Collagen scaffolds have been widely used in tissue engineering due to these excellent properties. However, the poor mechanical property of collagen scaffolds limits their applications to some extent. To overcome this shortcoming, collagen scaffolds can be cross-linked by chemical or physical methods or modified with natural/synthetic polymers or inorganic materials. Biochemical factors can also be introduced to the scaffold to further improve its biological activity. This review will summarize the structure and biological characteristics of collagen and introduce the preparation methods and modification strategies of collagen scaffolds. The typical application of a collagen scaffold in tissue engineering (including nerve, bone, cartilage, tendon, ligament, blood vessel and skin) will be further provided. The prospects and challenges about their future research and application will also be pointed out.
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- Chanjuan Dong
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
- Mechanobiology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
- Mechanobiology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
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