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Soleimanifar F, Aghapur N, Rezaei-Kiasari Z, Mahboudi H, Kaabi M, Mansour RN, Kehtari M, Abazari M, Enderami SE, Hassannia H. The generation of islet-like insulin-producing cells from Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells on the PES/fish gelatin scaffold. Regen Ther 2024; 26:251-259. [PMID: 38974324 PMCID: PMC11225687 DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2024.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) disrupts the body's capability to control blood glucose statuses. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) arises from inadequate insulin production and is treated with insulin replacement therapy. Stem cell therapy is a hopeful treatment for T1DM that involves using adult stem cells to generate insulin-producing cells (IPCs). Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are particularly advantageous for generating IPCs. The islet cells require interactions with the extracellular matrix for survival, which is lacking in conventional 2D culture systems. Natural or synthetic polymers create a supportive 3D microenvironment in tissue engineering. We aim to construct superior differentiation conditions employing polyethersulfone (PES)/Fish gelatin scaffolds to differentiate Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells (WJ-MSCs) to IPCs. In this study, the PES/fish gelatin scaffold (3D) was manufactured by electrospinning, and then its biocompatibility and non-toxicity were investigated by MTT assay. After that, scaffold-supportive effects on WJ-MSCs differentiation to IPCs were studied at the gene and protein levels. After exposure to the differentiation media, 2D and 3D (PES/Fish gelatin) cultured cells were slowly aggregated and developed spherical-shaped clusters. The viability of cells was found to be comparable in both 2D and 3D cultures. The gene expression analysis showed that efficiency of differentiation was more elevated in 3D culture. Additionally, ELISA results indicated that C-peptide and insulin release were more significant in 3D than in 2D culture. In conclusion, the PES/fish gelatin scaffold is highly promising for pancreatic tissue engineering because it supports the viability, growth, and differentiation of WJ-MSCs into IPCs.
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- Fatemeh Soleimanifar
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology, School of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Amol Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Ren R, Jiang J, Li X, Zhang G. Research progress of autoimmune diseases based on induced pluripotent stem cells. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1349138. [PMID: 38720903 PMCID: PMC11076788 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1349138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Autoimmune diseases can damage specific or multiple organs and tissues, influence the quality of life, and even cause disability and death. A 'disease in a dish' can be developed based on patients-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and iPSCs-derived disease-relevant cell types to provide a platform for pathogenesis research, phenotypical assays, cell therapy, and drug discovery. With rapid progress in molecular biology research methods including genome-sequencing technology, epigenetic analysis, '-omics' analysis and organoid technology, large amount of data represents an opportunity to help in gaining an in-depth understanding of pathological mechanisms and developing novel therapeutic strategies for these diseases. This paper aimed to review the iPSCs-based research on phenotype confirmation, mechanism exploration, drug discovery, and cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, especially multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and type 1 diabetes using iPSCs and iPSCs-derived cells.
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- Shandong Yinfeng Academy of Life Science, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Hashemi SMJ, Enderami SE, Barzegar A, Mansour RN. Differentiation of Wharton's Jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells into insulin-producing beta cells with the enhanced functional level on electrospun PRP-PVP-PCL/PCL fiber scaffold. Tissue Cell 2024; 87:102318. [PMID: 38377632 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2024.102318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
Abstract
Diabetes is a global problem that threatens human health. Cell therapy methods using stem cells, and tissue engineering of pancreatic islets as new therapeutic approaches have increased the chances of successful diabetes treatment. In this study, to differentiate Wharton's Jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells (WJ-MSCs) into insulin-producing cells (IPCs) with improved maturity, and function, platelet-rich plasma (PRP)-Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-Polycaprolactone (PCL)/PCL scaffold was designed. The two-dimensional (2D) control group included cell culture without differentiation medium, and the experimental groups included 2D, and three-dimensional (3D) groups with pancreatic beta cell differentiation medium. WJ-MSCs-derived IPCs on PRP-PVP-PCL/PCL scaffold took round cluster morphology, the typical pancreatic islets morphology. Real-time PCR, immunocytochemistry, and flowcytometry data showed a significant increase in pancreatic marker genes in WJ-MSCs-derived IPCs on the PRP-PVP-PCL/PCL scaffold compared to the 2D-experimental group. Also, using the ELISA assay, a significant increase in the secretion of insulin, and C-peptide was measured in the WJ-MSCs-derived IPCs of the 3D-experimental group compared to the 2D experimental group, the highest amount of insulin (38 µlU/ml), and C-peptide (43 pmol/l) secretion was in the 3D experimental group, and in response to 25 mM glucose solution, which indicated a significant improvement in the functional level of the WJ-MSCs-derived IPCs in the 3D group. The results showed that the PRP-PVP-PCL/PCL scaffold can provide an appropriate microenvironment for the engineering of pancreatic islets, and the generation of IPCs.
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- Diabetes Research Center, Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Sari, Iran.
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- Immunogenetics Research Center, Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Song Y, Lu S, Gao F, Wei T, Ma W. The application of organoid models in research into metabolic diseases. Diabetes Obes Metab 2024; 26:809-819. [PMID: 38100156 DOI: 10.1111/dom.15390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Metabolic diseases have become a major threat to human health worldwide as a result of changing lifestyles. The exploration of the underlying molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases and the development of improved therapeutic methods have been hindered by the lack of appropriate human experimental models. Organoids are three-dimensional in vitro models of self-renewing cells that spontaneously self-organize into structures similar to the corresponding in vivo tissues, recapitulating the original tissue function. Off-body organoid technology has been successfully applied to disease modelling, developmental biology, regenerative medicine, and tumour precision medicine. This new generation of biological models has received widespread attention. This article focuses on the construction process and research progress with regard to organoids related to metabolic diseases in recent years, and looks forward to their prospective applications.
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- Yufan Song
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Mitropoulou A, Markatos DN, Dimopoulos A, Marazioti A, Mikelis CM, Mavrilas D. Development and Evaluation of Biodegradable Core-Shell Microfibrous and Nanofibrous Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2024; 35:10. [PMID: 38285092 PMCID: PMC10824864 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-024-06777-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Tissue engineering scaffolds as three-dimensional substrates may serve as ideal templates for tissue regeneration by simulating the structure of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Many biodegradable synthetic polymers, either hydrophobic, like Poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL), or hydrophilic, like Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) (PVA), are widely used as candidate bioactive materials for fabricating tissue engineering scaffolds. However, a combination of good cytocompatibility of hydrophilic polymers with good biomechanical performance of hydrophobic polymers could be beneficial for the in vivo performance of the scaffolds. In this study, we aimed to fabricate biodegradable fibrous scaffolds by combining the properties of hydrophobic PCL with those of hydrophilic PVA and evaluate their properties in comparison with pristine PCL scaffolds. Therefore, single-layered PCL scaffolds, sequential tri-layered (PVA/PCL/PVA), and core-shell (PVA as shell and PCL as core) composite scaffolds were developed utilizing the electrospinning technique. The material structural and biomechanical properties of the electrospun scaffolds, before and after their hydrolytic degradation over a seven-month period following storage in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) at 37 °C, were comprehensively compared. In addition, human embryonic kidney cells (HEK-293) were cultured on the scaffolds to investigate potential cell attachment, infiltration, and proliferation. The results demonstrated the long-term efficacy of core-shell biodegradable fibrous scaffolds in comparison to single-layers PCL and tri-layers PVA/PCL/PVA, not only due to its superior morphological characteristics and mechanical properties, but also due to its ability to promote homogeneous cell distribution and proliferation, without any external chemical or physical stimuli.
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- Athina Mitropoulou
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Laboratory of Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, University of Patras, Patras, GR, Greece.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Laboratory of Technology and Strength of Materials, University of Patras, Patras, GR, Greece
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- Prometheus Division of Skeletal Tissue Engineering, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Skeletal Biology and Engineering Research Center, Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Laboratory of Basic Sciences, University of Peloponnese, Sparta, GR, Greece
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Laboratory of Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, University of Patras, Patras, GR, Greece
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Dodangeh A, Hoveizi E, Tabatabaei SRF. Simultaneous Administration of Berberine and Transplantation of Endometrial Stem Cell-Derived Insulin Precursor Cells on a Nanofibrous Scaffold to Treat Diabetes Mellitus in Mice. Mol Neurobiol 2023; 60:7032-7043. [PMID: 37526896 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03540-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Today, significant success has been achieved in treating diabetes with cell therapy derived from various sources of stem and progenitors. The replacement of beta cells is one of the new diabetes treatment methods. To this end, the production of pancreatic beta precursors in cell culture has created an important research field for diabetes treatment. Endometrial stem cells were isolated using an enzymatic method, and after their identity was confirmed using a flow cytometry and differentiation potential assay, the isolated cells were cultured on an electrospun PCL/CS scaffold. Endometrial cells were differentiated into insulin-producing cells (IPCs), and gene expression was analyzed using the qRT-PCR and immunofluorescence to confirm the creation of IPCs. Then, IPCs on the scaffold along with berberine were applied to 5 groups of diabetic mice, and after 6 weeks, insulin, blood glucose, and weight of the animals were measured. The findings revealed that pancreatic markers were significantly expressed in IPCs compared to control cells. In addition, when compared to the control group and scaffolds, the receiving group of IPCs on scaffolds had a significant improvement (p ≤ 0.0015), and this improvement increased with the addition of berberine (decrease in blood sugar (133 mg/dL), and an increase in weight (5/39 g) and insulin (2.29 MIU/L). Thus, tissue engineering is a promising new strategy for treating diabetes and can be used in the future for cell therapy and suitable drugs for diabetic patients.
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- Alireza Dodangeh
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Xing J, Zhang M, Liu X, Wang C, Xu N, Xing D. Multi-material electrospinning: from methods to biomedical applications. Mater Today Bio 2023; 21:100710. [PMID: 37545561 PMCID: PMC10401296 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Electrospinning as a versatile, simple, and cost-effective method to engineer a variety of micro or nanofibrous materials, has contributed to significant developments in the biomedical field. However, the traditional electrospinning of single material only can produce homogeneous fibrous assemblies with limited functional properties, which oftentimes fails to meet the ever-increasing requirements of biomedical applications. Thus, multi-material electrospinning referring to engineering two or more kinds of materials, has been recently developed to enable the fabrication of diversified complex fibrous structures with advanced performance for greatly promoting biomedical development. This review firstly gives an overview of multi-material electrospinning modalities, with a highlight on their features and accessibility for constructing different complex fibrous structures. A perspective of how multi-material electrospinning opens up new opportunities for specific biomedical applications, i.e., tissue engineering and drug delivery, is also offered.
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- Jiyao Xing
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266000, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao, 266071, China
- School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Ahmadi SF, Mansour RN, Hassannia H, Enderami SE, Abediankenari S, Hosseini-Khah Z. Generation of glucose sensitive insulin-secreting cells from human induced pluripotent stem cells on optimized polyethersulfone hybrid nanofibrous scaffold. Artif Organs 2023; 47:502-511. [PMID: 36287200 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND In the realm of diabetes treatment, various strategies have been tried, including islet transplantation and common drug therapies, but the limitations of these procedures and lack of responsive to the high number of patients have prompted researchers to develop a new method. In recent decades, the use of stem cells and three-dimonsional (3D) scaffold to produce insulin-secreting cells is one of the most promising new approaches. Meanwhile, human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) propose due to advantages such as autologousness and high pluripotency in cell therapy. This study aimed to evaluate the differentiation of iPSCs into pancreatic islet insuli-producing cells (IPCs) on Silk/PES (polyethersulfone) nanofibers as a 3D scaffold and compare it with a two-dimonsional (2D) cultured group. METHODS Investigating the functional, morphological, molecular, and cellular characteristics of differentiated iPSCs on control cultures (without differentiation medium), 2D and 3D were measured by various methods such as electron microscopy, Q-PCR, immunofluorescence, western blot, and ELISA. RESULTS This investigation revealed that differentiated cells on the 3D Silk/PES scaffold expressed pancreatic specific-markers such as insulin and pdx1 at higher levels than the control and 2D groups, with a significant difference between the two groups. All results of Q-PCR, immunocytochemistry, and western blot showed that IPCs in the silk/PES 3D group was more efficient than in the 2D group. In the face of these cases, the release of insulin and C-peptide in response to several concentrations of glucose in the 3D group was significantly higher than in the 2D culture. CONCLUSION Finally, our findings displayed that optimized Silk/PES 3D scaffolds can enhance the differentiation of IPCs from iPSCs compared to the 2D culture group.
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- Seyedeh Fatemeh Ahmadi
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Immunogenetics Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Immunogenetics Research Center, Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Immunogenetics Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Diabetes Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Zhou J, Nie Y, Jin C, Zhang JXJ. Engineering Biomimetic Extracellular Matrix with Silica Nanofibers: From 1D Material to 3D Network. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:2258-2280. [PMID: 35377596 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Biomaterials at nanoscale is a fast-expanding research field with which extensive studies have been conducted on understanding the interactions between cells and their surrounding microenvironments as well as intracellular communications. Among many kinds of nanoscale biomaterials, mesoporous fibrous structures are especially attractive as a promising approach to mimic the natural extracellular matrix (ECM) for cell and tissue research. Silica is a well-studied biocompatible, natural inorganic material that can be synthesized as morpho-genetically active scaffolds by various methods. This review compares silica nanofibers (SNFs) to other ECM materials such as hydrogel, polymers, and decellularized natural ECM, summarizes fabrication techniques for SNFs, and discusses different strategies of constructing ECM using SNFs. In addition, the latest progress on SNFs synthesis and biomimetic ECM substrates fabrication is summarized and highlighted. Lastly, we look at the wide use of SNF-based ECM scaffolds in biological applications, including stem cell regulation, tissue engineering, drug release, and environmental applications.
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- Junhu Zhou
- Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, United States
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- Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, United States
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- Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, United States
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- Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, United States
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Shimizu E, Iguchi H, Le MNT, Nakamura Y, Kobayashi D, Arai Y, Takakura K, Benno S, Yoshida N, Tsukahara M, Haneda S, Hasegawa K. A chemically-defined plastic scaffold for the xeno-free production of human pluripotent stem cells. Sci Rep 2022; 12:2516. [PMID: 35169157 PMCID: PMC8847402 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-06356-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Clinical use of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) is hampered by the technical limitations of their expansion. Here, we developed a chemically synthetic culture substrate for human pluripotent stem cell attachment and maintenance. The substrate comprises a hydrophobic polyvinyl butyral-based polymer (PVB) and a short peptide that enables easy and uniform coating of various types of cell culture ware. The coated ware exhibited thermotolerance, underwater stability and could be stored at room temperature. The substrate supported hPSC expansion in combination with most commercial culture media with an efficiency similar to that of commercial substrates. It supported not only the long-term expansion of examined iPS and ES cell lines with normal karyotypes during their undifferentiated state but also directed differentiation of three germ layers. This substrate resolves major concerns associated with currently used recombinant protein substrates and could be applied in large-scale automated manufacturing; it is suitable for affordable and stable production of clinical-grade hPSCs and hPSC-derived products.
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- Eiko Shimizu
- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Institute for Advanced Study, Kyoto University, Yoshida-Ushinomiya-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
- CiRA Foundation, Kyoto University, 53 Shogoin-Kawara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8397, Japan
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- Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., 2-1 Hyakuyama, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka, 618-0021, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Institute for Advanced Study, Kyoto University, Yoshida-Ushinomiya-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
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- Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., 2-1 Hyakuyama, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka, 618-0021, Japan
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- Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., 2-1 Hyakuyama, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka, 618-0021, Japan
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- Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., 2-1 Hyakuyama, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka, 618-0021, Japan
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- Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., 2-1 Hyakuyama, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka, 618-0021, Japan
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- Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., 2-1 Hyakuyama, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka, 618-0021, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Institute for Advanced Study, Kyoto University, Yoshida-Ushinomiya-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
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- CiRA Foundation, Kyoto University, 53 Shogoin-Kawara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8397, Japan
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- Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., 2-1 Hyakuyama, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka, 618-0021, Japan.
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- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Institute for Advanced Study, Kyoto University, Yoshida-Ushinomiya-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan.
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Akhavan S, Tutunchi S, Malmir A, Ajorlou P, Jalili A, Panahi G. Molecular study of the proliferation process of beta cells derived from pluripotent stem cells. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 49:1429-1436. [PMID: 34734370 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06892-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder, increasing in the number of patients and poses a severe threat to human health. Significant advances have been made in DM treatment; the most important of which is differentiation and proliferation of beta cells from IPSCs. METHODS Data were collected from PUBMED at various time points up to the academic year of 2020. The related keywords are listed as follows: "Induced pluripotent stem cell", "Proliferation", "Growth factor", "Small molecule", "cardiotoxicity" and "Scaffold." RESULT The use of growth factors along with small molecules can be a good strategy for beta-cell proliferation. Also, proliferation of beta cells on nanofibers scaffolds can create a similar in vivo environment, that leads to increased function of beta-cell. Some transcription factors that cause beta cells proliferation play an important role in inflammation; so, it is essential to monitor them to prevent inflammation. CONCLUSION Finally, the simultaneous use of growth factors, micronutrients and scaffolds can be an excellent strategy to increase the proliferation and function of beta cells derived from IPSCs.
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- Saeedeh Akhavan
- Department of Biology, School of Basic Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAU), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACER, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Maleki H, Khoshnevisan K, Sajjadi-Jazi SM, Baharifar H, Doostan M, Khoshnevisan N, Sharifi F. Nanofiber-based systems intended for diabetes. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:317. [PMID: 34641920 PMCID: PMC8513238 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01065-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Diabetic mellitus (DM) is the most communal metabolic disease resulting from a defect in insulin secretion, causing hyperglycemia by promoting the progressive destruction of pancreatic β cells. This autoimmune disease causes many severe disorders leading to organ failure, lower extremity amputations, and ultimately death. Modern delivery systems e.g., nanofiber (NF)-based systems fabricated by natural and synthetic or both materials to deliver therapeutics agents and cells, could be the harbinger of a new era to obviate DM complications. Such delivery systems can effectively deliver macromolecules (insulin) and small molecules. Besides, NF scaffolds can provide an ideal microenvironment to cell therapy for pancreatic β cell transplantation and pancreatic tissue engineering. Numerous studies indicated the potential usage of therapeutics/cells-incorporated NF mats to proliferate/regenerate/remodeling the structural and functional properties of diabetic skin ulcers. Thus, we intended to discuss the aforementioned features of the NF system for DM complications in detail.
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- Hassan Maleki
- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
- Research and Development Team, Evolution Wound Dressing (EWD) Startup Co., Tehran, Iran.
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- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Research and Development Team, Evolution Wound Dressing (EWD) Startup Co., Tehran, Iran.
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- Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1411713137, Tehran, Iran
- Research and Development Team, Evolution Wound Dressing (EWD) Startup Co., Tehran, Iran
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1411713137, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Applied Biophotonics Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, 1477893855, Tehran, Iran
- Research and Development Team, Evolution Wound Dressing (EWD) Startup Co., Tehran, Iran
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- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Research and Development Team, Evolution Wound Dressing (EWD) Startup Co., Tehran, Iran
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- Research and Development Team, Evolution Wound Dressing (EWD) Startup Co., Tehran, Iran
- Elderly Health Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1411713137, Tehran, Iran
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1411713137, Tehran, Iran
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Foo JB, Looi QH, Chong PP, Hassan NH, Yeo GEC, Ng CY, Koh B, How CW, Lee SH, Law JX. Comparing the Therapeutic Potential of Stem Cells and their Secretory Products in Regenerative Medicine. Stem Cells Int 2021; 2021:2616807. [PMID: 34422061 PMCID: PMC8378970 DOI: 10.1155/2021/2616807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cell therapy involves the transplantation of human cells to replace or repair the damaged tissues and modulate the mechanisms underlying disease initiation and progression in the body. Nowadays, many different types of cell-based therapy are developed and used to treat a variety of diseases. In the past decade, cell-free therapy has emerged as a novel approach in regenerative medicine after the discovery that the transplanted cells exerted their therapeutic effect mainly through the secretion of paracrine factors. More and more evidence showed that stem cell-derived secretome, i.e., growth factors, cytokines, and extracellular vesicles, can repair the injured tissues as effectively as the cells. This finding has spurred a new idea to employ secretome in regenerative medicine. Despite that, will cell-free therapy slowly replace cell therapy in the future? Or are these two modes of treatment still needed to address different diseases and conditions? This review provides an indepth discussion about the values of stem cells and secretome in regenerative medicine. In addition, the safety, efficacy, advantages, and disadvantages of using these two modes of treatment in regenerative medicine are also critically reviewed.
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- Jhi Biau Foo
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- Centre for Drug Discovery and Molecular Pharmacology (CDDMP), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- My Cytohealth Sdn Bhd, Bandar Seri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Institute of Medical Science Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Drug Discovery and Molecular Pharmacology (CDDMP), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 47500 Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Wang D, Zhu Y, Huang Y, Zhu J, Zhu B, Zhao Y, Lu Y, Wang Z, Guo Y. Pancreatic Extracellular Matrix/Alginate Hydrogels Provide a Supportive Microenvironment for Insulin-Producing Cells. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:3793-3805. [PMID: 34251797 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), as an autoimmune deficiency disease, is associated with an absolute deficiency of insulin subject to islet β-cell destruction. Insulin-producing cells (IPCs) differentiated from induced pluripotent stem cells are an ideal replacement origin of β-cells, which can be applied for cell transplantation therapies in T1DM. At present, more strategies focus on inducing and differentiating to obtain IPCs; however, the unsatisfactory differentiation efficiency and the lack of ideal carriers for in vivo transplantation limited their application. It is necessary to consider the cell microenvironment by constructing a biomimetic niche to improve the differentiation and transplantation efficiency. The main components of the extracellular matrix derived from pancreatic (the niche of β-cells) decellularization were retained, which could provide the ideal extracellular microenvironment for IPCs. In this research, a hydrogel prepared with alginate (Alg) and the pancreatic extracellular matrix (pECM) was assessed for the beneficial outcomes on encapsulated IPCs. The results showed that pECM/Alg improved the differentiation efficiency and promoted insulin secretion and the expression of insulin-related genes as well. Besides, pECM/Alg-encapsulated IPCs exhibited obvious biocompatibility in vivo, which can prolong the transplantation effect and hypoglycemic function by reducing the inflammatory reaction. RNA-seq indicated that the PI3K/Akt pathway may be related to the improvement of the differentiation efficiency and function of IPCs. In general, the pECM/Alg hydrogel provides an ideal biomimetic microenvironment for IPCs and is suitable for in vivo transplantation.
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- Dongzhi Wang
- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, China.,Research Center of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, P. R China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, China.,Research Center of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, P. R China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, China.,Research Center of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, P. R China
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- Research Center of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, P. R China.,Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, China.,Research Center of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, P. R China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, China
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- Research Center of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, P. R China
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Continuous Inhibition of Sonic Hedgehog Signaling Leads to Differentiation of Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells into Functional Insulin-Producing β Cells. Stem Cells Int 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/6681257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Human-induced pluripotent stem cell- (iPSC-) derived insulin-producing cells (IPCs) can be used for islet cell transplantation into type 1 diabetic patients and as patient-specific cells for the development of novel antidiabetic drugs. However, a method is needed to generate functional IPCs from iPSCs and simplify the protocol. We compared combinations of small molecules that could induce the differentiation of cells into a definitive endoderm and preferentially into islet precursor cells. When generated using an optimal combination of small molecules, IPCs secreted insulin in response to glucose stimulation. We constructed spheroid IPCs and optimized the culture and maturation conditions. Quantitative PCR revealed that the expression of definitive endoderm-specific markers differed depending on the combination of the small molecules. The small molecule, N-[(3,5-dimethyl-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)methylene]-4-(phenylmethyl)-1-piperazinamine, induced the differentiation of cells into functional IPCs by inhibiting Sonic hedgehog signaling. Images of the 2D culture showed that IPCs formed spheroids from day 5 and continuously secreted insulin. We developed a simple differentiation method using small molecules that produced functional IPCs that responded to glucose stimulation within a relatively short period. We posit that this method along with further refinement of the differentiation process can be applied to culture IPCs that can be used in clinical trials.
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Influence of chitosan and hydroxyapatite incorporation on properties of electrospun PVA/HA nanofibrous mats for bone tissue regeneration: Nanofibers optimization and in-vitro assessment. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Ma X, Jain NM, Hitscherich P, Seetamraju S, Lee EJ. Stem Cell-Derived Insulin-Producing Cells in 3D Engineered Tissue in a Perfusion Flow Bioreactor. Tissue Eng Part A 2021; 27:1182-1191. [PMID: 33218288 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2020.0231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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To circumvent the lack of donor pancreas, insulin-producing cells (IPCs) derived from pluripotent stem cells emerged as a viable cell source for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. While it has been shown that IPCs can be derived from pluripotent stem cells using various protocols, the long-term viability and functional stability of IPCs in vitro remains a challenge. Thus, the principles of three-dimensional (3D) tissue engineering and a perfusion flow bioreactor were used in this study to establish 3D microenvironment suitable for long-term in vitro culture of IPCs-derived from mouse embryonic stem cells. It was observed that in static 3D culture of IPCs, the viability decreased gradually with longer time in culture. However, when a low flow (0.02 mL/min) was continuously applied to 3D IPC containing tissues, enhanced survival and function of IPCs were demonstrated. IPCs cultured under low flow exhibited a significantly enhanced glucose responsiveness and upregulation of Ins1 compared to that of static culture. In summary, this study demonstrates the feasibility and benefits of 3D engineered tissue environment combined with perfusion flow in vitro for culturing stem cell-derived IPCs.
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- Xiaotang Ma
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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Andalib N, Kehtari M, Seyedjafari E, Motamed N, Matin MM. In vivo bone regeneration using a bioactive nanocomposite scaffold and human mesenchymal stem cells. Cell Tissue Bank 2021; 22:467-477. [PMID: 33398491 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-020-09894-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Due to the osteoconductive role of bioceramics, use of these bioactive nanocomposite scaffolds that can maintain their structural integrity during bone tissue repair is one of the major goals of tissue engineering. Herein, a nanofibrous poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) scaffold was fabricated by electrospinning and then gelatin and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (nHA) were coated over the surface of the scaffold. Osteoconductivity of the fabricated nano-composite scaffolds was then studied while grafted on the rat calvarial defects. Our results indicated that the coating of PLLA scaffold with nHA and gelatin increased the adhesion and growth of the human bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) and also significantly increased the level of mineralization over a week culture period. The results of radiographic and histological studies showed that the newly created bone tissue at the defect site was significantly higher in animals treated with nanocomposite scaffolds than the empty scaffolds and control groups. This increase in the defect reconstruction was significantly increased after culturing BM-MSCs on the scaffolds, especially nanocomposite scaffolds. It can be concluded that the combination of nanocomposite scaffolds and BM-MSCs could be a very good candidate for treatment of bone lesions and could be considered as a bony bioimplant.
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- Nazanin Andalib
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Stem Cell Technology Research Center, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, School of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran. .,Novel Diagnostics and Therapeutics Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran. .,Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad, Iran.
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Kh S, Haider KH. Stem Cells: A Renewable Source of Pancreatic β-Cells and Future for Diabetes Treatment. Stem Cells 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-77052-5_12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Sridharan D, Palaniappan A, Blackstone BN, Dougherty JA, Kumar N, Seshagiri PB, Sayed N, Powell HM, Khan M. In situ differentiation of human-induced pluripotent stem cells into functional cardiomyocytes on a coaxial PCL-gelatin nanofibrous scaffold. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 118:111354. [PMID: 33254974 PMCID: PMC7708677 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs) have been explored for cardiac regeneration and repair as well as for the development of in vitro 3D cardiac tissue models. Existing protocols for cardiac differentiation of hiPSCs utilize a 2D culture system. However, the efficiency of hiPSC differentiation to cardiomyocytes in 3D culture systems has not been extensively explored. In the present study, we investigated the efficiency of cardiac differentiation of hiPSCs to functional cardiomyocytes on 3D nanofibrous scaffolds. Coaxial polycaprolactone (PCL)-gelatin fibrous scaffolds were fabricated by electrospinning and characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. hiPSCs were cultured and differentiated into functional cardiomyocytes on the nanofibrous scaffold and compared with 2D cultures. To assess the relative efficiencies of both the systems, SEM, immunofluorescence staining and gene expression analyses were performed. Contractions of differentiated cardiomyocytes were observed in 2D cultures after 2 weeks and in 3D cultures after 4 weeks. SEM analysis showed no significant differences in the morphology of cells differentiated on 2D versus 3D cultures. However, gene expression data showed significantly increased expression of cardiac progenitor genes (ISL-1, SIRPA) in 3D cultures and cardiomyocytes markers (TNNT, MHC6) in 2D cultures. In contrast, immunofluorescence staining showed no substantial differences in the expression of NKX-2.5 and α-sarcomeric actinin. Furthermore, uniform migration and distribution of the in situ differentiated cardiomyocytes was observed in the 3D fibrous scaffold. Overall, our study demonstrates that coaxial PCL-gelatin nanofibrous scaffolds can be used as a 3D culture platform for efficient differentiation of hiPSCs to functional cardiomyocytes.
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- Divya Sridharan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Dorothy M. Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Molecular Reproduction Development and Genetics, Indian Institute of Science, C V Raman Road, Bangalore KA-560012, India
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- Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Research Department, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Dorothy M. Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Abazari MF, Zare Karizi S, Hajati-Birgani N, Norouzi S, Khazeni Z, Hashemi J, Shafaghi L, Soleimanifar F, Mansour RN, Enderami SE. PHBV nanofibers promotes insulin-producing cells differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells. Gene 2020; 768:145333. [PMID: 33278553 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2020.145333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Tissue-engineering associated techniques have long been employed to improve the various elements of the therapeutic approaches toward the more efficient ones in diabetic states. The resultant constructs comprise of the polymeric scaffolds with proper degradation rates that produce bodily compatible components, and the pluripotent cells that are highly capable of generating islet-like cells. In this study, Poly-(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) nanofibers were fabricated by the Electrospinning. After validation of its 3-D structure, fibers size and non-toxicity, insulin-producing cells (IPC) differentiation potential of the induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) were evaluated during growing on the PHBV nanofibers in comparison with tissue culture polystyrene (TCPS). SEM analyses confirmed the 3-D and nanofibrous structure of the fabricated scaffold. The survival rate of the iPSCs cultured on the PHBV nanofibers was increased significantly compared to the cells cultured on the TCPS, which is an evidence for the non-toxicity of the nanofibers. Insulin and C-peptide secretion levels significantly increased in the differentiated iPSCs on PHBV nanofibers compared to those cells cultured on TCPS. Moreover, levels of the gene transcription and translation results revealed that insulin, Glut-2, and Pdx-1 genes and insulin protein, in IPC-differentiated iPSCs grown on PHBV nanofibers are significantly higher than those cells grown on TCPS. Taken together, these results go beyond previous reports, showing thatiPSCs-PHBV as a promising cell-copolymer construct, could potentially be applied in the pancreatic tissue engineering applications to diabetic patient treatment.
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- Mohammad Foad Abazari
- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Varamin Pishva Branch, Islamic Azad University, Pishva, Varamin, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Reseach, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Reseach, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Varamin Pishva Branch, Islamic Azad University, Pishva, Varamin, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology and laboratory Sciences, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience and Addiction Studies, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Immunogenetics Research Center, Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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iPSCs-laden GDF8-grafted aldehyde hyaluronic acid-polyacrylamide inverted colloidal crystal constructs with controlled release of CHIR99021 and retinoic acid to generate insulin-producing cells. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2020.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Huang H, Bader TN, Jin S. Signaling Molecules Regulating Pancreatic Endocrine Development from Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E5867. [PMID: 32824212 PMCID: PMC7461594 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21165867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death globally. Currently, the donor pancreas is the only source of human islets, placing extreme constraints on supply. Hence, it is imperative to develop renewable islets for diabetes research and treatment. To date, extensive efforts have been made to derive insulin-secreting cells from human pluripotent stem cells with substantial success. However, the in vitro generation of functional islet organoids remains a challenge due in part to our poor understanding of the signaling molecules indispensable for controlling differentiation pathways towards the self-assembly of functional islets from stem cells. Since this process relies on a variety of signaling molecules to guide the differentiation pathways, as well as the culture microenvironments that mimic in vivo physiological conditions, this review highlights extracellular matrix proteins, growth factors, signaling molecules, and microenvironments facilitating the generation of biologically functional pancreatic endocrine cells from human pluripotent stem cells. Signaling pathways involved in stepwise differentiation that guide the progression of stem cells into the endocrine lineage are also discussed. The development of protocols enabling the generation of islet organoids with hormone release capacities equivalent to native adult islets for clinical applications, disease modeling, and diabetes research are anticipated.
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- Hui Huang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY 13902, USA; (H.H.); (T.N.B.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY 13902, USA; (H.H.); (T.N.B.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY 13902, USA; (H.H.); (T.N.B.)
- Center of Biomanufacturing for Regenerative Medicine, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY 13902, USA
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Lemmerman LR, Das D, Higuita-Castro N, Mirmira RG, Gallego-Perez D. Nanomedicine-Based Strategies for Diabetes: Diagnostics, Monitoring, and Treatment. Trends Endocrinol Metab 2020; 31:448-458. [PMID: 32396845 PMCID: PMC7987328 DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2020.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Traditional methods for diabetes management require constant and tedious glucose monitoring (GM) and insulin injections, impacting quality of life. The global diabetic population is expected to increase to 439 million, with approximately US$490 billion in healthcare expenditures by 2030, imposing a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Recent advances in nanotechnology have emerged as promising alternative strategies for the management of diabetes. For example, implantable nanosensors are being developed for continuous GM, new nanoparticle (NP)-based imaging approaches that quantify subtle changes in β cell mass can facilitate early diagnosis, and nanotechnology-based insulin delivery methods are being explored as novel therapies. Here, we provide a holistic summary of this rapidly advancing field compiling all aspects pertaining to the management of diabetes.
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- Luke R Lemmerman
- The Ohio State University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; The Ohio State University, Department of Surgery, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- The University of Chicago, Kovler Diabetes Center and the Department of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; The Ohio State University, Department of Surgery, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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Amini N, Paluh JL, Xie Y, Saxena V, Sharfstein ST. Insulin production from hiPSC-derived pancreatic cells in a novel wicking matrix bioreactor. Biotechnol Bioeng 2020; 117:2247-2261. [PMID: 32314809 DOI: 10.1002/bit.27359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Clinical use of pancreatic β islets for regenerative medicine applications requires mass production of functional cells. Current technologies are insufficient for large-scale production in a cost-efficient manner. Here, we evaluate advantages of a porous cellulose scaffold and demonstrate scale-up to a wicking matrix bioreactor as a platform for culture of human endocrine cells. Scaffold modifications were evaluated in a multiwell platform to find the optimum surface condition for pancreatic cell expansion followed by bioreactor culture to confirm suitability. Preceding scale-up, cell morphology, viability, and proliferation of primary pancreatic cells were evaluated. Two optimal surface modifications were chosen and evaluated further for insulin secretion, cell morphology, and viable cell density for human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived pancreatic cells at different stages of differentiation. Scale-up was accomplished with uncoated, amine-modified cellulose in a miniature bioreactor, and insulin secretion and cell metabolic profiles were determined for 13 days. We achieved 10-fold cell expansion in the bioreactor along with a significant increase in insulin secretion compared with cultures on tissue culture plastic. Our findings define a new method for expansion of pancreatic cells a on wicking matrix cellulose platform to advance cell therapy biomanufacturing for diabetes.
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- Nooshin Amini
- College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Albany, New York
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- College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Albany, New York
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- College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Albany, New York
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- College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Albany, New York
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A novel silk/PES hybrid nanofibrous scaffold promotes the in vitro proliferation and differentiation of adipose‐derived mesenchymal stem cells into insulin producing cells. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.4912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Ziloochi Kashani M, Bagher Z, Asgari HR, Najafi M, Koruji M, Mehraein F. Differentiation of neonate mouse spermatogonial stem cells on three-dimensional agar/polyvinyl alcohol nanofiber scaffold. Syst Biol Reprod Med 2020; 66:202-215. [PMID: 32138551 DOI: 10.1080/19396368.2020.1725927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Electrospun nanofiber matrices sufficiently mimic the structural morphology of natural extracellular matrix. In this study, we aimed to examine the effects of agar/polyvinyl alcohol nanofiber (PVA) scaffold on the proliferation efficiency and differentiation potential of neonate mouse spermatogonial stem cells (SCCs). Testicular cells were isolated from testes of 40 mouse pups and were seeded in: 1) 2D cell culture plates in the absence (2D/-GF) or presence (2D/+GF) of growth factors and 2) onto agar/PVA scaffold in the absence (3D/-GF) or presence (3D/+GF) of growth factors. The cells were subsequently cultured for 4 weeks. First 2 weeks were dedicated to proliferative phase, whereas the next 2 weeks emphasized the differentiation phase. The identity of the SCCs was investigated at different time-points by flow cytometry and quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) analyses against the germ cell markers, including PLZF, Id-4, Gfrα-1, Tekt-1, and Sycp-3. After 2 weeks of culture, the 3D/+GF group showed the highest percentage of PLZF-positive cells among culture systems (P < 0.05). The expression levels of pre-meiotic markers (Id-4 and Gfrα-1) decreased significantly in all groups, particularly in 3D/+GF group after 28 days of culture. Additionally, the cells in the 3D/+GF group displayed the highest expression of meiotic (Sycp-3) and post-meiotic markers (Tekt-1) 14 days after differentiation induction. Seemingly, the combination of the agar/PVA scaffold and growth factor-supplemented medium synergistically increased the differentiation rate of mouse SSCs into meiotic and post-meiotic cells. Thus, agar/PVA nanofiber scaffolds may have the potential for applications in the restoration of infertility, especially in azoospermic males. ABBREVIATIONS 2D: two dimentional; 3D: three dimentional; bFGF: basic fibroblast growth factor; BMP-4: bone morphogenetic protein 4; DMEM: Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium; ECM: extracellular matrix; FCS: fetal calf serum; FTIR: Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy; GDNF: glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor; GF: growth factors; Gfrα-1, GDNF family co-receptor α1; Id-4, Inhibitor of DNA Binding 4; MTT: methylthiazoltetrazolium; PLZF: promyelocytic leukemia zinc finger; PVA: polyvinyl alcohol; qRT-PCR: quantitative reverse transcription PCR; RA: retinoic acid; SACS: soft agar culture system; SD: standard deviation; SEM: scanning electron microscope; SSCs: spermatogonial stem cells; Sycp-3, Synaptonemal complex protein 3; Tekt-1, Tektin 1.
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- Marzieh Ziloochi Kashani
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran.,Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head & Neck Research Center and Department, the Five Senses Institute, Hazrat Rasoul Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran.,Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran.,Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran
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Sharma A, Sances S, Workman MJ, Svendsen CN. Multi-lineage Human iPSC-Derived Platforms for Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery. Cell Stem Cell 2020; 26:309-329. [PMID: 32142662 PMCID: PMC7159985 DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2020.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 163] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) provide a powerful platform for disease modeling and have unlocked new possibilities for understanding the mechanisms governing human biology, physiology, and genetics. However, hiPSC-derivatives have traditionally been utilized in two-dimensional monocultures, in contrast to the multi-systemic interactions that influence cells in the body. We will discuss recent advances in generating more complex hiPSC-based systems using three-dimensional organoids, tissue-engineering, microfluidic organ-chips, and humanized animal systems. While hiPSC differentiation still requires optimization, these next-generation multi-lineage technologies can augment the biomedical researcher's toolkit and enable more realistic models of human tissue function.
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- Arun Sharma
- Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA; Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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- Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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- Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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- Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.
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Cheng X, Cheng G, Xing X, Yin C, Cheng Y, Zhou X, Jiang S, Tao F, Deng H, Li Z. Controlled release of adenosine from core-shell nanofibers to promote bone regeneration through STAT3 signaling pathway. J Control Release 2020; 319:234-245. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.12.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Enderami SE, Ahmadi SF, Mansour RN, Abediankenari S, Ranjbaran H, Mossahebi-Mohammadi M, Salarinia R, Mahboudi H. Electrospun silk nanofibers improve differentiation potential of human induced pluripotent stem cells to insulin producing cells. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 108:110398. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Kuncorojakti S, Srisuwatanasagul S, Kradangnga K, Sawangmake C. Insulin-Producing Cell Transplantation Platform for Veterinary Practice. Front Vet Sci 2020; 7:4. [PMID: 32118053 PMCID: PMC7028771 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2020.00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) remains a global concern in both human and veterinary medicine. Type I DM requires prolonged and consistent exogenous insulin administration to address hyperglycemia, which can increase the risk of diabetes complications such as retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and heart disorders. Cell-based therapies have been successful in human medicine using the Edmonton protocol. These therapies help maintain the production of endogenous insulin and stabilize blood glucose levels and may possibly be adapted to veterinary clinical practice. The limited number of cadaveric pancreas donors and the long-term use of immunosuppressive agents are the main obstacles for this protocol. Over the past decade, the development of potential therapies for DM has mainly focused on the generation of effective insulin-producing cells (IPCs) from various sources of stem cells that can be transplanted into the body. Another successful application of stem cells in type I DM therapies is transplanting generated IPCs. Encapsulation can be an alternative strategy to protect IPCs from rejection by the body due to their immunoisolation properties. This review summarizes current concepts of IPCs and encapsulation technology for veterinary clinical application and proposes a potential stem-cell-based platform for veterinary diabetic regenerative therapy.
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- Suryo Kuncorojakti
- Veterinary Stem Cell and Bioengineering Innovation Center (VSCBIC), Veterinary Pharmacology and Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Veterinary Stem Cell and Bioengineering Innovation Center (VSCBIC), Veterinary Pharmacology and Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Veterinary Clinical Stem Cell and Bioengineering Research Unit, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Teixeira MA, Amorim MTP, Felgueiras HP. Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)-Based Nanofibrous Electrospun Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 12:polym12010007. [PMID: 31861485 PMCID: PMC7023576 DOI: 10.3390/polym12010007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Revised: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering (TE) holds an enormous potential to develop functional scaffolds resembling the structural organization of native tissues, to improve or replace biological functions and prevent organ transplantation. Amongst the many scaffolding techniques, electrospinning has gained widespread interest because of its outstanding features that enable the production of non-woven fibrous structures with a dimensional organization similar to the extracellular matrix. Various polymers can be electrospun in the form of three-dimensional scaffolds. However, very few are successfully processed using environmentally friendly solvents; poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) is one of those. PVA has been investigated for TE scaffolding production due to its excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, chemo-thermal stability, mechanical performance and, most importantly, because of its ability to be dissolved in aqueous solutions. Here, a complete overview of the applications and recent advances in PVA-based electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds fabrication is provided. The most important achievements in bone, cartilage, skin, vascular, neural and corneal biomedicine, using PVA as a base substrate, are highlighted. Additionally, general concepts concerning the electrospinning technique, the stability of PVA when processed, and crosslinking alternatives to glutaraldehyde are as well reviewed.
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Abazari MF, Nejati F, Nasiri N, Khazeni ZAS, Nazari B, Enderami SE, Mohajerani H. Platelet-rich plasma incorporated electrospun PVA-chitosan-HA nanofibers accelerates osteogenic differentiation and bone reconstruction. Gene 2019; 720:144096. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2019.144096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Tahmasebi A, Enderami SE, Saburi E, Islami M, Yaslianifard S, Mahabadi JA, Ardeshirylajimi A, Soleimanifar F, Moghadam AS. Micro‐RNA‐incorporated electrospun nanofibers improve osteogenic differentiation of human‐induced pluripotent stem cells. J Biomed Mater Res A 2019; 108:377-386. [PMID: 31654461 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Revised: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Aylin Tahmasebi
- Department of Biotechnology College of Science, University of Tehran Tehran Iran
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- Immunogenetics research center, Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine Mazandaran university of Medical Sciences Sari Iran
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- Medical Genetics and Molecular Medicine Department School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Dietary Supplements and Probiotic Research Center Alborz University of Medical Sciences Karaj Iran
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- Dietary Supplements and Probiotic Research Center Alborz University of Medical Sciences Karaj Iran
- Department of Microbiology School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences Karaj Iran
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- Gametogenesis Research Center Kashan University of Medical Sciences Kashan Iran
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- Department of Tissue engineering and Applied Cell Sciences School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
- Department of Biochemistry Saint Louis University St. Louis Missouri
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- Dietary Supplements and Probiotic Research Center Alborz University of Medical Sciences Karaj Iran
- Department of Medical Biotechnology School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences Karaj Iran
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- Department of Immunogenetics Bu‐Ali Research Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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Kuo YC, Lee IH, Rajesh R. Self-assembled ternary poly(vinyl alcohol)-alginate-gelatin hydrogel with controlled-release nanoparticles for pancreatic differentiation of iPS cells. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2019.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Abazari MF, Nasiri N, Nejati F, Zare Karizi S, Amini Faskhodi M, Saburi E, Aghapur N, Mahdavi MR, Ardeshirylajimi A, Enderami SE, Soleimanifar F. Comparison of human‐induced pluripotent stem cells and mesenchymal stem cell differentiation potential to insulin producing cells in 2D and 3D culture systems in vitro. J Cell Physiol 2019; 235:4239-4246. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.29298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Mohammad Foad Abazari
- Research Center for Clinical Virology Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Department of Biology, Central Tehran Branch Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Biology, Central Tehran Branch Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- Department of biology, Varamin Pishva branch Islamic Azad University Pishva Varamin Iran
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- Medical Genetics and Molecular Medicine Department, School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science University of Tehran Tehran Iran
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- Diabetes Research Center Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences Sari Iran
- Immunogenetics Research Center, Department of Medical Biotechnology Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences Sari Iran
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- Dietary Supplements and Probiotic Research Center Alborz University of Medical Sciences Karaj Iran
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine Alborz University of Medical Sciences Karaj Iran
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Kaitsuka T, Kojima R, Kawabe M, Noguchi H, Shiraki N, Kume S, Tomizawa K. A culture substratum with net-like polyamide fibers promotes the differentiation of mouse and human pluripotent stem cells to insulin-producing cells. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 14:045019. [PMID: 31151115 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ab261c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Insulin-producing and -secreting cells derived from mouse pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) are useful for pancreatic development research and evaluating drugs that may induce insulin secretion. Previously, we have established a differentiation protocol to derive insulin-secreting cells from mouse embryonic stem cells (ESCs) using a combination of growth factors, recombinant proteins, and a culture substratum with net-like fibers. However, it has not been tested which materials and diameters of these fibers are more effective for the differentiation. Therefore, the present study aimed to produce net-like culture substratum formed from polyamide (PA) and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibers. Substrata were delineated into PA100, 300, 600, PAN100, 300, and 600 groups based on fiber diameters. The differentiation efficiencies of mouse ESCs cultured on the substrata were then examined by insulin 1 (Ins1) expression. Expression was found to be highest in PA300 differentiated cells, indicating the potential to produce high levels of insulin. To understand any differences in substratum properties, the adsorption capacities of laminin were measured, revealing that PA300 had the highest for it. We next examined the stage of differentiation affected by incubation with PA300. This showed that Sox17- and Pdx1-GFP-positive cells increased during the first step of differentiation. To show the production of insulin without absorption from the medium, we confirmed the expression of insulin C-peptide after differentiation. Finally, we tested the effects of PA300 on the differentiation of human-induced PSC, and found more Sox17-positive cells with the PA300 substratum at the definitive endoderm stage. Furthermore, these cells expressed insulin C-peptide and had glucose-responsive C-peptide secretion. In summary, our study identified and validated a novel substratum which is suitable for pancreatic differentiation of mouse and human PSCs.
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- Taku Kaitsuka
- Department of Molecular Physiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
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Hosseini FS, Enderami SE, Hadian A, Abazari MF, Ardeshirylajimi A, Saburi E, Soleimanifar F, Nazemisalman B. Efficient osteogenic differentiation of the dental pulp stem cells on β‐glycerophosphate loaded polycaprolactone/polyethylene oxide blend nanofibers. J Cell Physiol 2019; 234:13951-13958. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Medical Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (NIGEB) Tehran Iran
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- Stem Cell Technology Research Center Tehran Iran
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- Department of Genetics Tehran Medical Science Branch, Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Hasan Hospital, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences Bojnurd Iran
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- Dietary Supplements and Probiotic Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences Karaj Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Dental, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences Zanjan Iran
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Navarro-Tableros V, Gomez Y, Brizzi MF, Camussi G. Generation of Human Stem Cell-Derived Pancreatic Organoids (POs) for Regenerative Medicine. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2019; 1212:179-220. [PMID: 31025308 DOI: 10.1007/5584_2019_340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an auto-immune condition characterized by the loss of pancreatic β-cells. The curative approach for highly selected patients is the pancreas or the pancreatic islet transplantation. Nevertheless, these options are limited by a growing shortage of donor organs and by the requirement of immunosuppression.Xenotransplantation of porcine islets has been extensively investigated. Nevertheless, the strong xenoimmunity and the risk of transmission of porcine endogenous retroviruses, have limited their application in clinic. Generation of β-like cells from stem cells is one of the most promising strategies in regenerative medicine. Embryonic, and more recently, adult stem cells are currently the most promising cell sources exploited to generate functional β-cells in vitro. A number of studies demonstrated that stem cells could generate functional pancreatic organoids (POs), able to restore normoglycemia when implanted in different preclinical diabetic models. Nevertheless, a gradual loss of function and cell dead are commonly detected when POs are transplanted in immunocompetent animals. So far, the main issue to be solved is the post-transplanted islet loss, due to the host immune attack. To avoid this hurdle, nanotechnology has provided a number of polymers currently under investigation for islet micro and macro-encapsulation. These new approaches, besides conferring PO immune protection, are able to supply oxygen and nutrients and to preserve PO morphology and long-term viability.Herein, we summarize the current knowledge on bioengineered POs and the stem cell differentiation platforms. We also discuss the in vitro strategies used to generate functional POs, and the protocols currently used to confer immune-protection against the host immune attack (micro- and macro-encapsulation). In addition, the most relevant ongoing clinical trials, and the most relevant hurdles met to move towards clinical application are revised.
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- Victor Navarro-Tableros
- 2i3T Società per la gestione dell'incubatore di imprese e per il trasferimento tecnologico Scarl, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
- Fondazione per la Ricerca Biomedica-ONLUS, Turin, Italy.
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Salg GA, Giese NA, Schenk M, Hüttner FJ, Felix K, Probst P, Diener MK, Hackert T, Kenngott HG. The emerging field of pancreatic tissue engineering: A systematic review and evidence map of scaffold materials and scaffolding techniques for insulin-secreting cells. J Tissue Eng 2019; 10:2041731419884708. [PMID: 31700597 PMCID: PMC6823987 DOI: 10.1177/2041731419884708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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A bioartificial endocrine pancreas is proposed as a future alternative to current treatment options. Patients with insulin-secretion deficiency might benefit. This is the first systematic review that provides an overview of scaffold materials and techniques for insulin-secreting cells or cells to be differentiated into insulin-secreting cells. An electronic literature survey was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE and Web of Science, limited to the past 10 years. A total of 197 articles investigating 60 different materials met the inclusion criteria. The extracted data on materials, cell types, study design, and transplantation sites were plotted into two evidence gap maps. Integral parts of the tissue engineering network such as fabrication technique, extracellular matrix, vascularization, immunoprotection, suitable transplantation sites, and the use of stem cells are highlighted. This systematic review provides an evidence-based structure for future studies. Accumulating evidence shows that scaffold-based tissue engineering can enhance the viability and function or differentiation of insulin-secreting cells both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Gabriel Alexander Salg
- Department of General, Abdominal and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Abdominal and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Abdominal and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Abdominal and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Abdominal and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Abdominal and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Abdominal and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Abdominal and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Abdominal and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Ojaghi M, Soleimanifar F, Kazemi A, Ghollasi M, Soleimani M, Nasoohi N, Enderami SE. Electrospun poly‐
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- Mohammad Ojaghi
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Sciences Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- Dietary Supplements and Probiotic Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences Karaj Iran
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- Department of Hematology and Blood Banking School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology Faculty of Biological Science, Kharazmi University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Hematology Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Sciences Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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Mobarra N, Soleimani M, Pakzad R, Enderami SE, Pasalar P. Three-dimensional nanofiberous PLLA/PCL scaffold improved biochemical and molecular markers hiPS cell-derived insulin-producing islet-like cells. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 46:S685-S692. [DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2018.1505747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Naser Mobarra
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Hematology, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
- Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Metabolic disorder Research center, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Molecular sciences institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Mansour RN, Soleimanifar F, Abazari MF, Torabinejad S, Ardeshirylajimi A, Ghoraeian P, Mousavi SA, Sharif Rahmani E, Hassannia H, Enderami SE. Collagen coated electrospun polyethersulfon nanofibers improved insulin producing cells differentiation potential of human induced pluripotent stem cells. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 46:S734-S739. [DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2018.1508031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Dietary Supplements and Probiotic Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Urogenital Stem Cell Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Allied Medicine, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Amol Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Immunogenetic Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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