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Zhu K, Zhang H, Luan Y, Hu B, Shen T, Ma B, Zhang Z, Zheng X. KDM4C promotes mouse hippocampal neural stem cell proliferation through modulating ApoE expression. FASEB J 2024; 38:e23511. [PMID: 38421303 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202302439r] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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KDM4C is implicated in the regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation, and maintenance in various stem cell types. However, its function in neural stem cells (NSCs) remains poorly understood. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the role and regulatory mechanism of KDM4C in NSCs. Primary hippocampal NSCs were isolated from neonatal mice, and both in vivo and in vitro lentivirus-mediated overexpression of KDM4C were induced in these hippocampal NSCs. Staining results revealed a significant increase in BrdU- and Ki-67-positive cells, along with an elevated number of cells in S phases due to KDM4C overexpression. Subsequently, RNA-seq was employed to analyze gene expression changes following KDM4C upregulation. GO enrichment analysis, KEGG analysis, and GSEA highlighted KDM4C-regulated genes associated with development, cell cycle, and neurogenesis. Protein-protein interaction analysis uncovered that ApoE protein interacts with several genes (top 10 upregulated and downregulated) regulated by KDM4C. Notably, knocking down ApoE mitigated the proliferative effect induced by KDM4C overexpression in NSCs. Our study demonstrates that KDM4C overexpression significantly upregulates ApoE expression, ultimately promoting proliferation in mouse hippocampal NSCs. These findings provide valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms governing neurodevelopment, with potential implications for therapeutic strategies in neurological disorders.
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- Kun Zhu
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- The Medical Services Section, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Wu F, Zhang P, Zhou G. The involvement of EGR1 in neuron apoptosis in the in vitro model of spinal cord injury via BTG2 up-regulation. Neurol Res 2023; 45:646-654. [PMID: 36759943 DOI: 10.1080/01616412.2023.2176633] [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: 02/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE EGR1 has been implicated in the progression of spinal cord injury (SCI). Nevertheless, its specific mechanism in SCI remains to be investigated. Hence, this study explored the potential mechanism of EGR1 in SCI by focusing on neuron apoptosis. METHODS H2O2 was utilized to treat rat neurons-dorsal spinal cord (RN-dsc) for the construction of an in vitro model of SCI. Afterwards, cell survival, apoptosis, and LDH leakage were detected to evaluate the injury degree of H2O2-treated RN-dsc. The expression of apoptosis-related proteins was also measured. Additionally, EGR1 was silenced and/or BTG2 was overexpressed in RN-dsc before H2O2 treatment to assess the impacts of EGR1 and BTG2 on H2O2-induced RN-dsc. Jasper online website was utilized to predict binding sites of EGR1 on BTG2, and dual-luciferase reporter gene and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays were utilized to verify the binding between EGR1 and BTG2. RESULTS H2O2 treatment suppressed survival and promoted apoptosis in RN-dsc, accompanied by upregulated LDH, Bax, and cleaved-caspase-3 and down-regulated Bcl-2. Moreover, EGR1 and BTG2 were up-regulated in H2O2-induced RN-dsc. Mechanistically, EGR1 was bound to the promoter of BTG2 to transcriptionally activate BTG2. EGR1 knockdown diminished apoptosis and LDH, Bax, and cleaved-caspase-3 levels while elevating survival and Bcl-2 levels in H2O2-induced RN-dsc. These effects of EGR1 knockdown were abrogated by further BTG2 overexpression. DISCUSSION Conclusively, EGR1 promotes H2O2-induced apoptosis in RN-dsc by activating BTG2 transcription.
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- Fangqian Wu
- Department of Orthopedics (Spine Surgery), Jiangxi Fuzhou First People's Hospital, Fuzhou, Jiangxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College), Nanchang, Jiangxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics (Spine Surgery), Jiangxi Fuzhou First People's Hospital, Fuzhou, Jiangxi, P.R. China
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Jung E, Ou S, Ahn SS, Yeo H, Lee YH, Shin SY. The JNK-EGR1 signaling axis promotes TNF-α-induced endothelial differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells via VEGFR2 expression. Cell Death Differ 2023; 30:356-368. [PMID: 36371601 PMCID: PMC9950069 DOI: 10.1038/s41418-022-01088-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can differentiate into endothelial cells; however, the mechanisms underlying this process in the tumor microenvironment (TME) remain elusive. This study shows that tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), a key cytokine present in the TME, promotes the endothelial differentiation of MSCs by inducing vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) gene expression. EGR1 is a member of the zinc-finger transcription factor family induced by TNF-α. Our findings indicate that EGR1 directly binds to the VEGFR2 promoter and transactivates VEGFR2 expression. We also demonstrate that EGR1 forms a complex with c-JUN activated by c-JUN N-terminal kinase (JNK) to promote VEGFR2 transcription and endothelial differentiation in MSCs in response to TNF-α stimulation. The shRNA-mediated silencing of EGR1 or c-JUN abrogates TNF-α-induced VEGFR2 transcription and the endothelial differentiation of MSCs. To further evaluated the role of EGR1 in the endothelial differentiation of BM-MSCs, we used a syngenic tumor implantation model. 4T1 mouse mammary tumor cells were injected subcutaneously into BALB/c mice with primary mBM-MSCs isolated from wild-type (Egr1+/+) or Egr1-null (Egr1-/-) mice. CD31-positive cells were predominantly observed at the border of the tumor in the 4T1 plus wild-type MSC group, while staining less in the 4T1 alone or 4T1 plus Egr1-null MSC group. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that the JNK-EGR1 signaling axis plays a crucial role in the TNF-α-induced endothelial differentiation of MSCs in the TME, which could be a potential therapeutic target for solid tumors vasculatures.
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- Euitaek Jung
- Department of Biological Sciences, Sanghuh College of Lifescience, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sanghuh College of Lifescience, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sanghuh College of Lifescience, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sanghuh College of Lifescience, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sanghuh College of Lifescience, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sanghuh College of Lifescience, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea.
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Mocanu-Dobranici AE, Costache M, Dinescu S. Insights into the Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Cell Behavior in Response to Magnetic Materials and Magnetic Stimulation in Stem Cell (Neurogenic) Differentiation. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032028. [PMID: 36768351 PMCID: PMC9916404 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032028] [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: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Magnetic materials and magnetic stimulation have gained increasing attention in tissue engineering (TE), particularly for bone and nervous tissue reconstruction. Magnetism is utilized to modulate the cell response to environmental factors and lineage specifications, which involve complex mechanisms of action. Magnetic fields and nanoparticles (MNPs) may trigger focal adhesion changes, which are further translated into the reorganization of the cytoskeleton architecture and have an impact on nuclear morphology and positioning through the activation of mechanotransduction pathways. Mechanical stress induced by magnetic stimuli translates into an elongation of cytoskeleton fibers, the activation of linker in the nucleoskeleton and cytoskeleton (LINC) complex, and nuclear envelope deformation, and finally leads to the mechanical regulation of chromatin conformational changes. As such, the internalization of MNPs with further magnetic stimulation promotes the evolution of stem cells and neurogenic differentiation, triggering significant changes in global gene expression that are mediated by histone deacetylases (e.g., HDAC 5/11), and the upregulation of noncoding RNAs (e.g., miR-106b~25). Additionally, exposure to a magnetic environment had a positive influence on neurodifferentiation through the modulation of calcium channels' activity and cyclic AMP response element-binding protein (CREB) phosphorylation. This review presents an updated and integrated perspective on the molecular mechanisms that govern the cellular response to magnetic cues, with a special focus on neurogenic differentiation and the possible utility of nervous TE, as well as the limitations of using magnetism for these applications.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), 050063 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), 050063 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence:
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Isaković J, Šerer K, Barišić B, Mitrečić D. Mesenchymal stem cell therapy for neurological disorders: The light or the dark side of the force? Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1139359. [PMID: 36926687 PMCID: PMC10011535 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1139359] [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: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Neurological disorders are recognized as major causes of death and disability worldwide. Because of this, they represent one of the largest public health challenges. With awareness of the massive burden associated with these disorders, came the recognition that treatment options were disproportionately scarce and, oftentimes, ineffective. To address these problems, modern research is increasingly looking into novel, more effective methods to treat neurological patients; one of which is cell-based therapies. In this review, we present a critical analysis of the features, challenges, and prospects of one of the stem cell types that can be employed to treat numerous neurological disorders-mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Despite the fact that several studies have already established the safety of MSC-based treatment approaches, there are still some reservations within the field regarding their immunocompatibility, heterogeneity, stemness stability, and a range of adverse effects-one of which is their tumor-promoting ability. We additionally examine MSCs' mechanisms of action with respect to in vitro and in vivo research as well as detail the findings of past and ongoing clinical trials for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, ischemic stroke, glioblastoma multiforme, and multiple sclerosis. Finally, this review discusses prospects for MSC-based therapeutics in the form of biomaterials, as well as the use of electromagnetic fields to enhance MSCs' proliferation and differentiation into neuronal cells.
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- Jasmina Isaković
- Omnion Research International, Zagreb, Croatia.,Department of Histology and Embryology, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
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- University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
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- University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia.,Laboratory for Stem Cells, Croatian Institute for Brain Research, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
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Safavi AS, Sendera A, Haghighipour N, Banas-Zabczyk A. The Role of Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields on Mesenchymal Stem Cells Differentiation: A Systematic Review. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2022; 19:1147-1160. [PMID: 36042129 PMCID: PMC9679119 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-022-00473-1] [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: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Low-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs) influence biological processes. This present study was aimed at the scientific literature on the use of EMFs in the mesenchymal stem cell differentiation process. MATERIALS AND METHODS The electronic search was carried out in PubMed and Web of Science, a database with a combination of the sinusoidal and pulsed low- and extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields stimulation and mesenchymal stem cells differentiation, considering the period of publication until December 2021. The literature search identified 118 references in PubMed and Web of Science of which 46 articles were selected, respectively, according to the eligibility requirements. CONCLUSION The analysis of research indicated that EMFs are an easy-to-apply and practical way in cell therapy and tissue engineering when regulation of stem cells is required. Studies have shown that EMFs have positive effects on stem cell differentiation, accelerating its process regardless of the parameters and type of stem cells. However, the exact amplitude, frequency, duration of the electrical field, and application method remain elusive and need more study in future work.
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- Atiyeh Sadat Safavi
- National Cell Bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszow, Poland.
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Liu X, Adamo AM, Oteiza PI. Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate affects zinc metabolism and neurogenesis in the developing rat brain. Arch Biochem Biophys 2022; 727:109351. [PMID: 35841924 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2022.109351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
We previously observed that developmental marginal zinc deficiency affects neurogenesis. Maternal phthalate exposure could disrupt fetal zinc homeostasis by triggering an acute phase response, causing maternal liver zinc retention that limits zinc availability to the fetus. Thus, we currently investigated whether exposure to di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) during gestation in rats alters fetal brain neurogenesis by impairing zinc homeostasis. Dams consumed an adequate (25 μg zinc/g diet) (C) or a marginal zinc deficient (MZD) (10 μg zinc/g diet) diet, without or with DEHP (300 mg/kg BW) (C + DEHP, MZD + DEHP) from embryonic day (E) 0 to E19. To evaluate neurogenesis we measured parameters of neural progenitor cells (NPC) proliferation and differentiation. Maternal exposure to DEHP and/or zinc deficiency lowered fetal brain cortical tissue (CT) zinc concentrations. Transcription factors involved in NPC proliferation (PAX6, SOX2, EMX1), differentiation (TBR2, TBR1) and mature neurons (NeuN) were lower in MZD, MZD + DEHP and C + DEHP than in C E19 brain CT, being the lowest in the MZD + DEHP group. VGLUT1 levels, a marker of glutamatergic neurons, showed a similar pattern. Levels of a marker of GABAergic neurons, GAD65, did not vary among groups. Phosphorylated ERK1/2 levels were reduced by both MZD and DEHP, and particularly in the MZD + DEHP group. MEHP-treated human neuroblastoma IMR-32 cells and E19 brains from DEHP-treated dams showed that the zinc-regulated phosphatase PP2A can be in part responsible for DEHP-mediated ERK1/2 downregulation and impaired neurogenesis. Overall, gestational exposure to DEHP caused secondary zinc deficiency and impaired neurogenesis. These harmful effects could have long-term consequences on the adult offspring brain structure and function.
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- Xiuzhen Liu
- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, USA; Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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- Departamento de Química Biológica and IQUIFIB (UBA-CONICET), Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, USA; Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, USA.
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Lai H. Neurological effects of static and extremely-low frequency electromagnetic fields. Electromagn Biol Med 2022; 41:201-221. [DOI: 10.1080/15368378.2022.2064489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Henry Lai
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Hamid HA, Sarmadi VH, Prasad V, Ramasamy R, Miskon A. Electromagnetic field exposure as a plausible approach to enhance the proliferation and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells in clinically relevant scenarios. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2022; 23:42-57. [PMID: 35029087 PMCID: PMC8758935 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b2100443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem/stromal cell (MSC)-based therapy has been regarded as one of the most revolutionary breakthroughs in the history of modern medicine owing to its myriad of immunoregulatory and regenerative properties. With the rapid progress in the fields of osteo- and musculoskeletal therapies, the demand for MSC-based treatment modalities is becoming increasingly prominent. In this endeavor, researchers around the world have devised new and innovative techniques to support the proliferation of MSCs while minimizing the loss of hallmark features of stem cells. One such example is electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure, which is an alternative approach with promising potential. In this review, we present a critical discourse on the efficiency, practicability, and limitations of some of the relevant methods, with insurmountable evidence backing the implementation of EMF as a feasible strategy for the clinically relevant expansion of MSCs.
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- Haslinda Abdul Hamid
- Bio-artificial Organ and Regenerative Medicine Unit, National Defense University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 144961 4535, Iran.,Institutes of Regenerative Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 199671 4353, Iran
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- Stem Cell and Immunity Research Group, Immunology Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Selangor 43400, Malaysia
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- Stem Cell and Immunity Research Group, Immunology Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Selangor 43400, Malaysia
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- Bio-artificial Organ and Regenerative Medicine Unit, National Defense University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia.
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Kong Y, Duan J, Liu F, Han L, Li G, Sun C, Sang Y, Wang S, Yi F, Liu H. Regulation of stem cell fate using nanostructure-mediated physical signals. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:12828-12872. [PMID: 34661592 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00572c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
Abstract
One of the major issues in tissue engineering is regulation of stem cell differentiation toward specific lineages. Unlike biological and chemical signals, physical signals with adjustable properties can be applied to stem cells in a timely and localized manner, thus making them a hot topic for research in the fields of biomaterials, tissue engineering, and cell biology. According to the signals sensed by cells, physical signals used for regulating stem cell fate can be classified into six categories: mechanical, light, thermal, electrical, acoustic, and magnetic. In most cases, external macroscopic physical fields cannot be used to modulate stem cell fate, as only the localized physical signals accepted by the surface receptors can regulate stem cell differentiation via nanoscale fibrin polysaccharide fibers. However, surface receptors related to certain kinds of physical signals are still unknown. Recently, significant progress has been made in the development of functional materials for energy conversion. Consequently, localized physical fields can be produced by absorbing energy from an external physical field and subsequently releasing another type of localized energy through functional nanostructures. Based on the above concepts, we propose a methodology that can be utilized for stem cell engineering and for the regulation of stem cell fate via nanostructure-mediated physical signals. In this review, the combined effect of various approaches and mechanisms of physical signals provides a perspective on stem cell fate promotion by nanostructure-mediated physical signals. We expect that this review will aid the development of remote-controlled and wireless platforms to physically guide stem cell differentiation both in vitro and in vivo, using optimized stimulation parameters and mechanistic investigations while driving the progress of research in the fields of materials science, cell biology, and clinical research.
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- Ying Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China.
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- Institute of Marine Science and Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266200, China.
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- Neurological Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity of Shandong Province, Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Science, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China. .,Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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Abstract
Due to the ability to differentiate into variety of cell types, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) hold promise as source in cell-based therapy for treating injured tissue and degenerative diseases. The potential use of MSCs to replace or repair damaged tissues may depend on the efficient differentiation protocols to derive specialized cells without any negative side effects. Identification of appropriate cues that support the lineage-specific differentiation of stem cells is critical for tissue healing and cellular therapy. Recently, a number of stimuli have been utilized to direct the differentiation of stem cells. Biochemical stimuli such as small molecule, growth factor and miRNA have been traditionally used to regulate the fate of stem cells. In recent years, many studies have reported that biophysical stimuli including cyclic mechanical strain, fluid shear stress, microgravity, electrical stimulation, matrix stiffness and topography can also be sensed by stem cells through mechanical receptors, thus affecting the stem cell behaviors including their differentiation potential. In this paper, we review all the most recent literature on the application of biochemical and biophysical cues on regulating MSC differentiation. An extensive literature search was done using electronic database (Medline/Pubmed). Although there are still some challenges that need to be taken into consideration before translating these methods into clinics, biochemical and biophysical stimulation appears to be an attractive method to manipulate the lineage commitment of MSCs.
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Bai W, Li M, Xu W, Zhang M. Comparison of effects of high- and low-frequency electromagnetic fields on proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells. Neurosci Lett 2021; 741:135463. [PMID: 33129846 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2020.135463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Abstract
To compare the effects of high- (HF-EMF) and low-frequency electromagnetic fields (LF-EMF) on the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells (NSCs). NSCs were obtained from SD rat hippocampus and cultured in suspension and adherent differentiation media. NSCs were exposed to LF-EMF (5 m T, 50 Hz, 30 min daily), HF-EMF (maximum magnetic induction 2.5 T, 40 % MO, 50 Hz, 10 min daily) and no electromagnetic field. At 3 d, cell viability and quantity of NSCs in suspension were detected by CCK-8 assay and cell counting plate. Immunofluorescence staining and qRT-PCR were performed to detect the percentage of Tuj-1 and GFAP-positive NSCs and the expression of Tuj-1 and GFAP mRNA. The P3 NSCs were positive with Nestin and induced NSCs expressed Tuj-1, GFAP and oligodendrocyte markers (MBP). CCK-8 assay and cell counting showed that the OD value and quantity of LF-EMF group were significantly higher than those in other two groups (both P < 0.05). Compared with the control group, the OD value and quantity were significantly higher in the HF-EMF group (P < 0.05). Immunofluorescence staining and qRT-PCR revealed that the percentage of Tuj-1 positive cells and the expression of Tuj-1 mRNA of NSCs exposed to LF-EMF were the highest (both P < 0.05). The proportion of GFAP-positive NSCs and the expression of GFAP mRNA did not significantly differ among three groups (all P> 0.05). Both 50 Hz LF-EMF and HF-EMF can promote the proliferation of NSCs in vitro and LF-EMF can accelerate NSCs to differentiate into neurons.
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- Wenfang Bai
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Geriatrics, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Geriatrics, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Geriatrics, Guangzhou, China.
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Zhao D, Feng PJ, Liu JH, Dong M, Shen XQ, Chen YX, Shen QD. Electromagnetized-Nanoparticle-Modulated Neural Plasticity and Recovery of Degenerative Dopaminergic Neurons in the Mid-Brain. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2003800. [PMID: 32924217 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202003800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
Abstract
The degeneration of dopaminergic neurons is a major contributor to the pathogenesis of mid-brain disorders. Clinically, cell therapeutic solutions, by increasing the neurotransmitter dopamine levels in the patients, are hindered by low efficiency and/or side effects. Here, a strategy using electromagnetized nanoparticles to modulate neural plasticity and recover degenerative dopamine neurons in vivo is reported. Remarkably, electromagnetic fields generated by the nanoparticles under ultrasound stimulation modulate intracellular calcium signaling to influence synaptic plasticity and control neural behavior. Dopaminergic neuronal functions are reversed by upregulating the expression tyrosine hydroxylase, thus resulting in ameliorating the neural behavioral disorders in zebrafish. This wireless tool can serve as a viable and safe strategy for the regenerative therapy of the neurodegenerative disorders.
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- Di Zhao
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology of MOE, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology of MOE, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology of MOE, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology of MOE, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology of MOE, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Materials & Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology of MOE, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Özgün A, Marote A, Behie LA, Salgado A, Garipcan B. Extremely low frequency magnetic field induces human neuronal differentiation through NMDA receptor activation. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2019; 126:1281-1290. [PMID: 31317262 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-019-02045-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
Magnetic fields with different frequency and intensity parameters exhibit a wide range of effects on different biological models. Extremely low frequency magnetic field (ELF MF) exposure is known to augment or even initiate neuronal differentiation in several in vitro and in vivo models. This effect holds potential for clinical translation into treatment of neurodegenerative conditions such as autism, Parkinson's disease and dementia by promoting neurogenesis, non-invasively. However, the lack of information on underlying mechanisms hinders further investigation into this phenomenon. Here, we examine involvement of glutamatergic Ca2+ channel, N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors in the process of human neuronal differentiation under ELF MF exposure. We show that human neural progenitor cells (hNPCs) differentiate more efficiently under ELF MF exposure in vitro, as demonstrated by the abundance of neuronal markers. Furthermore, they exhibit higher intracellular Ca2+ levels as evidenced by c-fos expression and more elongated mature neurites. We were able to neutralize these effects by blocking NMDA receptors with memantine. As a result, we hypothesize that the effects of ELF MF exposure on neuronal differentiation originate from the effects on NMDA receptors, which sequentially triggers Ca2+-dependent cascades that lead to differentiation. Our findings identify NMDA receptors as a new key player in this field that will aid further research in the pursuit of effect mechanisms of ELF MFs.
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- Alp Özgün
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Engineering (Emeritus), Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal. .,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Song K, Im SH, Yoon YJ, Kim HM, Lee HJ, Park GS. A 60 Hz uniform electromagnetic field promotes human cell proliferation by decreasing intracellular reactive oxygen species levels. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0199753. [PMID: 30011321 PMCID: PMC6047776 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2017] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Previously, we showed that exposure of human normal and cancer cells to a 6 mT, 60 Hz gradient electromagnetic field (EMF) induced genotoxicity. Here, we investigated the cellular effects of a uniform EMF. Single or repetitive exposure to a 6 mT, 60 Hz uniform EMF neither induced DNA damage nor affected cell viability in HeLa and primary IMR-90 fibroblasts. However, continuous exposure of these cells to an EMF promoted cell proliferation. Cell viability increased 24.4% for HeLa and 15.2% for IMR-90 cells after a total 168 h exposure by subculture. This increase in cell proliferation was directly correlated with EMF strength and exposure time. When further incubated without EMF, cell proliferation slowed down to that of unexposed cells, suggesting that the proliferative effect is reversible. The expression of cell cycle markers increased in cells continuously exposed to an EMF as expected, but the distribution of cells in each stage of the cell cycle did not change. Notably, intracellular reactive oxygen species levels decreased and phosphorylation of Akt and Erk1/2 increased in cells exposed to an EMF, suggesting that reduced levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species play a role in increased proliferation. These results demonstrate that EMF uniformity at an extremely low frequency (ELF) is an important factor in the cellular effects of ELF-EMF.
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- Kiwon Song
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science & Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
- * E-mail: (KS); (GSP)
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science & Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea
- * E-mail: (KS); (GSP)
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Jang H. Regulation of Cyclic AMP-Response Element Binding Protein Zhangfei (CREBZF) Expression by Estrogen in Mouse Uterus. Dev Reprod 2018; 22:95-104. [PMID: 29707688 PMCID: PMC5915772 DOI: 10.12717/dr.2018.22.1.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Revised: 03/11/2018] [Accepted: 03/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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CREBZF (cAMP-response element binding protein zhangfei) is a member of ATF/CREB
family, and which regulates various cellular functions by suppressing major
factors with direct interaction. In this study, we have examined the expression
of CREBZF on mouse endometrium during uterus estrous cycles and estrogen (E2)
treatment. In uterus, CREBZF mRNA expression was higher than
other organs and mRNA and protein of CREBZF was increased in proestrus phase and
decreased in estrus phase. The expression of CREBZF in 3-weeks old mouse uterus
was reduced by E2 injection in endometrium. In addition, the expression of
progesterone receptor, a marker of E2 in ovariectomized mice was found to be
strongly expressed in stroma, while CREBZF was only expressed in epithelium.
Also, we conformed that E2-suppressed CREBZF was restored by co-injection of ICI
182,780, an estrogen receptor antagonist. Overall, these results suggest that
CREBZF is regulated by estrogen and involved in ER signaling pathway in mouse
uterus.
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- Hoon Jang
- Dept. of Biomedical Science, College of Life Sciences, CHA University, Seongnam 13488, Korea
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Inter-individual variation in genes governing human hippocampal progenitor differentiation in vitro is associated with hippocampal volume in adulthood. Sci Rep 2017; 7:15112. [PMID: 29118430 PMCID: PMC5678432 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-15042-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 10/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Hippocampal volumes are smaller in psychiatric disorder patients and lower levels of hippocampal neurogenesis are the hypothesized cause. Understanding which molecular processes regulate hippocampal progenitor differentiation might aid in the identification of novel drug targets that can promote larger hippocampal volumes. Here we use a unique human cell line to assay genome-wide expression changes when hippocampal progenitor cells differentiate. RNA was extracted from proliferating cells versus differentiated neural cells and applied to Illumina Human HT-12 v4 Expression BeadChips. Linear regressions were used to determine the effect of differentiation on probe expression and we assessed enrichment for gene ontology (GO) terms. Genetic pathway analysis (MAGMA) was used to evaluate the relationship between hippocampal progenitor cell differentiation and adult hippocampal volume, using results from the imaging genomics consortium, ENIGMA. Downregulated transcripts were enriched for mitotic processes and upregulated transcripts were enriched for cell differentiation. Upregulated (differentiation) transcripts specifically, were also predictive of adult hippocampal volume; with Early growth response protein 2 identified as a hub transcription factor within the top GO term, and a potential drug target. Our results suggest that genes governing differentiation, rather than mitosis, have an impact on adult hippocampal volume and that these genes represent important drug targets.
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Yoo J, Lee E, Kim HY, Youn DH, Jung J, Kim H, Chang Y, Lee W, Shin J, Baek S, Jang W, Jun W, Kim S, Hong J, Park HJ, Lengner CJ, Moh SH, Kwon Y, Kim J. Electromagnetized gold nanoparticles mediate direct lineage reprogramming into induced dopamine neurons in vivo for Parkinson's disease therapy. NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY 2017; 12:1006-1014. [PMID: 28737745 DOI: 10.1038/nnano.2017.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2016] [Accepted: 06/09/2017] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are physical energy fields generated by electrically charged objects, and specific ranges of EMF can influence numerous biological processes, which include the control of cell fate and plasticity. In this study, we show that electromagnetized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in the presence of specific EMF conditions facilitate an efficient direct lineage reprogramming to induced dopamine neurons in vitro and in vivo. Remarkably, electromagnetic stimulation leads to a specific activation of the histone acetyltransferase Brd2, which results in histone H3K27 acetylation and a robust activation of neuron-specific genes. In vivo dopaminergic neuron reprogramming by EMF stimulation of AuNPs efficiently and non-invasively alleviated symptoms in mouse Parkinson's disease models. This study provides a proof of principle for EMF-based in vivo lineage conversion as a potentially viable and safe therapeutic strategy for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
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- Junsang Yoo
- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Cell Reprogramming, Department of Biomedical Engineering (BK21 plus program), Dongguk University, Seoul 100-715, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Protein Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 100-715, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Daegu 45158, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, 2177, Dalgubeol Boulevard, Jung-gu, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University, Seoul 188-26, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Cell Reprogramming, Department of Biomedical Engineering (BK21 plus program), Dongguk University, Seoul 100-715, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Cell Reprogramming, Department of Biomedical Engineering (BK21 plus program), Dongguk University, Seoul 100-715, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Cell Reprogramming, Department of Biomedical Engineering (BK21 plus program), Dongguk University, Seoul 100-715, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Cell Reprogramming, Department of Biomedical Engineering (BK21 plus program), Dongguk University, Seoul 100-715, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, 2177, Dalgubeol Boulevard, Jung-gu, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, 2177, Dalgubeol Boulevard, Jung-gu, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Hankyong National University, Kyonggi-do 456-749, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- Studies of Translational Acupuncture Research (STAR), Acupuncture &Meridian Science Research Center (AMSRC), Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA
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- BIO-FD&C Co. 509-511, Smart Valley A, 30 Songdomirai-ro, Incheon 21990, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Protein Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 100-715, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Cell Reprogramming, Department of Biomedical Engineering (BK21 plus program), Dongguk University, Seoul 100-715, Republic of Korea
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Erdal ME, Yılmaz SG, Gürgül S, Uzun C, Derici D, Erdal N. miRNA expression profile is altered differentially in the rat brain compared to blood after experimental exposure to 50 Hz and 1 mT electromagnetic field. PROGRESS IN BIOPHYSICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2017; 132:35-42. [PMID: 28782562 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbiomolbio.2017.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Revised: 07/25/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Common complex diseases are a result of host and environment interactions. One such putative environmental factor is the electromagnetic field exposure, especially the occupational extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic field, 50 Hz, 1 mT, whose neurobiological relevance remains elusive. We evaluated the effects of long-term (60 days) ELF-MF exposure on miRNAs previously related to brain and human diseases (miR-26b-5p, miR-9-5p, miR-29a-3p, miR-106b-5p, miR-107, miR-125a-3p). A total of 64 young (3 weeks-old) and mature (10 weeks-old) male/female Wistar-Albino rats were divided into sham and ELF-MF exposed groups. After sacrifice of the animals, blood samples from rat's tail vein and brain tissues were collected. The expression levels of miRNAs were investigated with Real-Time PCR technique and TaqMan probe Technology. All miRNA expression levels of the young female rats show a significant decrease in blood according to brain samples (p < 0.05), but fewer miRNAs displayed a similar significant decrease in the blood. In conclusion, these new observations might inform future clinical biological psychiatry studies of long-term electromagnetic field exposure, and the ways in which host-environment interactions contribute to brain diseases.
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- Mehmet Emin Erdal
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Mersin University, Mersin 33343, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Health Science, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biophysics, Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat TR-60100, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biophysics, Mersin University, Mersin TR-33343, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Mersin University, Mersin TR-33343, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biophysics, Mersin University, Mersin TR-33343, Turkey.
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Urnukhsaikhan E, Mishig-Ochir T, Kim SC, Park JK, Seo YK. Neuroprotective Effect of Low Frequency-Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields in Ischemic Stroke. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2016; 181:1360-1371. [PMID: 27761795 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-016-2289-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2016] [Accepted: 10/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Low frequency-pulsed electromagnetic fields (LF-PEMFs) affect many biological processes; however, the fundamental mechanisms responsible for these effects remain unclear. Our study aimed to investigate the effect of LF-PEMFs on neuroprotection after ischemic stroke. C57B6 mice were exposed to LF-PEMF (F = 60 Hz, Bm = 10 mT) after photothrombotic occlusion. We measured the BDNF/TrkB/Akt signaling pathway, pro-apoptotic and pro-survival protein and gene expressions, and the expression of inflammatory mediators and performed behavioral tests in both LF-PEMF-treated and untreated ischemic stroke mice. Our results showed that LF-PEMF treatment promotes activation of the BDNF/TrkB/Akt signaling pathway. Subsequently, pro-survival proteins were significantly increased, while pro-apoptotic proteins and inflammatory mediators were decreased in ischemic stroke mice after LF-PEMF treatment. The results demonstrated that LF-PEMF exposure has a neuroprotective effect after ischemic stroke in mice during the recovery process.
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- Graduate School of Bio and Information Technology, Hankyong National University, Anseong-si, Kyonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Wang B, Guo J, Feng L, Suen CW, Fu WM, Zhang JF, Li G. MiR124 suppresses collagen formation of human tendon derived stem cells through targeting egr1. Exp Cell Res 2016; 347:360-6. [PMID: 27569005 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2016.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2016] [Revised: 08/20/2016] [Accepted: 08/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Collagen formation is used as a crucial indicator of tenogenic differentiation of human tendon derived stem cell (hTDSC). Early growth response-1(egr1), a transcriptional factor, has been demonstrated to regulate tendon differentiation and promote tendon repair. Considering that the therapeutic options for tendon injuries remain limited, investigating the regulation of egr1 could facilitate the understanding of tendon development at molecular level so as to find a promising therapeutic target. MicroRNAs (miRNA) have been considered as epigenetic regulators to mediate multiple biological activities including stem cell differentiation. In the present study, biological experiments confirmed the prediction that miR124-3p (miR124) could have direct binding with egr1. We also found that miR124 suppressed collagen formation during the tendon differentiation of hTDSC while anti-miR124 promoted it. Furthermore, egr1 knockdown abolished the promotive effect of anti-miR124, suggesting that miR124 prevents tendon differentiation via suppressing egr1 expression. Therefore, miR124 may be a promising therapeutic target for tendon injury.
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- Bin Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, PR China; The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, PR China; The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, PR China; The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, PR China.
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Zeng Y, Kurokawa Y, Zeng Q, Win-Shwe TT, Nansai H, Zhang Z, Sone H. Effects of Polyamidoamine Dendrimers on a 3-D Neurosphere System Using Human Neural Progenitor Cells. Toxicol Sci 2016; 152:128-44. [DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfw068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Leone L, Podda MV, Grassi C. Impact of electromagnetic fields on stem cells: common mechanisms at the crossroad between adult neurogenesis and osteogenesis. Front Cell Neurosci 2015; 9:228. [PMID: 26124705 PMCID: PMC4466452 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2015.00228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2015] [Accepted: 05/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
In the recent years adult neural and mesenchymal stem cells have been intensively investigated as effective resources for repair therapies. In vivo and in vitro studies have provided insights on the molecular mechanisms underlying the neurogenic and osteogenic processes in adulthood. This knowledge appears fundamental for the development of targeted strategies to manipulate stem cells. Here we review recent literature dealing with the effects of electromagnetic fields on stem cell biology that lends support to their use as a promising tool to positively influence the different steps of neurogenic and osteogenic processes. We will focus on recent studies revealing that extremely-low frequency electromagnetic fields enhance adult hippocampal neurogenesis by inducing epigenetic modifications on the regulatory sequences of genes responsible for neural stem cell proliferation and neuronal differentiation. In light of the emerging critical role played by chromatin modifications in maintaining the stemness as well as in regulating stem cell differentiation, we will also attempt to exploit epigenetic changes that can represent common targets for electromagnetic field effects on neurogenic and osteogenic processes.
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- Lucia Leone
- Institute of Human Physiology, Medical School, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Human Physiology, Medical School, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Human Physiology, Medical School, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome, Italy
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Baek S, Quan X, Kim S, Lengner C, Park JK, Kim J. Electromagnetic fields mediate efficient cell reprogramming into a pluripotent state. ACS NANO 2014; 8:10125-10138. [PMID: 25248035 DOI: 10.1021/nn502923s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Life on Earth is constantly exposed to natural electromagnetic fields (EMFs), and it is generally accepted that EMFs may exert a variety of effects on biological systems. Particularly, extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (EL-EMFs) affect biological processes such as cell development and differentiation; however, the fundamental mechanisms by which EMFs influence these processes remain unclear. Here we show that EMF exposure induces epigenetic changes that promote efficient somatic cell reprogramming to pluripotency. These epigenetic changes resulted from EMF-induced activation of the histone lysine methyltransferase Mll2. Remarkably, an EMF-free system that eliminates Earth's naturally occurring magnetic field abrogates these epigenetic changes, resulting in a failure to undergo reprogramming. Therefore, our results reveal that EMF directly regulates dynamic epigenetic changes through Mll2, providing an efficient tool for epigenetic reprogramming including the acquisition of pluripotency.
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- Soonbong Baek
- Lab of Stem Cells and Cell Reprogramming, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University , Seoul 100-715, Korea
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Baek S, Choi H, Kim J. Ebf3-miR218 regulation is involved in the development of dopaminergic neurons. Brain Res 2014; 1587:23-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2014.08.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2014] [Revised: 06/16/2014] [Accepted: 08/19/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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