1
|
Zhang Q, Zeng Z, Wei N, Su Y, Wang J, Ni Q, Wang Y, Yang J, Liu X, Xu H, Wang G, Shan Y, Zhou F. Mesenteric lymph nodes: a critical site for the up-regulatory effect of hUC-MSCs on Treg cells by producing TGF-β1 in colitis treatment. Stem Cell Res Ther 2024; 15:190. [PMID: 38956621 PMCID: PMC11218300 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-024-03809-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) demonstrate a wide range of therapeutic capabilities in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The intraperitoneal injection of MSCs has exhibited superior therapeutic efficacy on IBD than intravenous injection. Nevertheless, the precise in vivo distribution of MSCs and their biological consequences following intraperitoneal injection remain inadequately understood. Additional studies are required to explore the correlation between MSCs distribution and their biological effects. METHODS First, the distribution of human umbilical cord MSCs (hUC-MSCs) and the numbers of Treg and Th17 cells in mesenteric lymph nodes (MLNs) were analyzed after intraperitoneal injection of hUC-MSCs. Subsequently, the investigation focused on the levels of transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-β1), a key cytokine to the biology of both Treg and Th17 cells, in tissues of mice with colitis, particularly in MLNs. The study also delved into the impact of hUC-MSCs therapy on Treg cell counts in MLNs, as well as the consequence of TGFB1 knockdown hUC-MSCs on the differentiation of Treg cells and the treatment of IBD. RESULTS The therapeutic effectiveness of intraperitoneally administered hUC-MSCs in the treatment of colitis was found to be significant, which was closely related to their quick migration to MLNs and secretion of TGF-β1. The abundance of hUC-MSCs in MLNs of colitis mice is much higher than that in other organs even the inflamed sites of colon. Intraperitoneal injection of hUC-MSCs led to a significant increase in the number of Treg cells and a decrease in Th17 cells especially in MLNs. Furthermore, the concentration of TGF-β1, the key cytokine for Treg differentiation, were also found to be significantly elevated in MLNs after hUC-MSCs treatment. Knockdown of TGFB1 in hUC-MSCs resulted in a noticeable reduction of Treg cells in MLNs and the eventually failure of hUC-MSCs therapy in colitis. CONCLUSIONS MLNs may be a critical site for the regulatory effect of hUC-MSCs on Treg/Th17 cells and the therapeutic effect on colitis. TGF-β1 derived from hUC-MSCs promotes local Treg differentiation in MLNs. This study will provide new ideas for the development of MSC-based therapeutic strategies in IBD patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qixiang Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Zhu Zeng
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Ning Wei
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Renocell Biotech Co., Ltd, Nanjing, China
| | - Yueyan Su
- Jiangsu Renocell Biotech Co., Ltd, Nanjing, China
| | - Jing Wang
- Jiangsu Renocell Biotech Co., Ltd, Nanjing, China
| | - Qi Ni
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Yukai Wang
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Jingwen Yang
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Xiaoyan Liu
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Huanke Xu
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Guangji Wang
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.
- , No. 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
| | - Yunlong Shan
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- Tongjiaxiang #24, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
| | - Fang Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- , No. 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Kim Y, Kim H, Yun SY, Lee BK. Primed IFN-γ-Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Ameliorate Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis. Tissue Eng Part A 2024. [PMID: 38787325 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0370] [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: 05/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) is a degenerative disorder affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), marked by persistent inflammation and structural damage to the joint. Only symptomatic treatment is available for managing TMJOA. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) show potential for treating TMJOA via their immune-modulating actions in the disease area. In addition, stimulation of inflammatory cytokines such as interferon-gamma in hUC-MSCs improves the therapeutic activity of naïve stem cells. Emerging evidence indicates that macrophages play significant roles in regulating joint inflammation through diverse secreted mediators in the pathogenesis of TMJOA. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of inflammatory cytokine-stimulated hUC-MSCs in repairing TMJOA-induced cartilage lesions and the role of macrophages in the disease. Our in vitro data showed that stimulated hUC-MSCs induce M2 polarization of macrophages and enhance the expression of anti-inflammatory molecules. These effects were subsequently validated in vivo. In a rat model of TMJOA, stimulated hUC-MSCs ameliorated inflammation and increased M2 macrophages ratio. Our results indicate that hUC-MSCs stimulated by inflammatory cytokines modulate the activation of M2 macrophages, thereby shifting the local osteoarthritis microenvironment toward a prochondrogenic state and facilitating cartilage repair in inflammatory conditions. Stimulating hUC-MSCs with inflammatory cytokines could potentially offer an effective therapeutic approach for TMJOA, with macrophages playing a pivotal role in immune modulation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yerin Kim
- AMIST, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea
| | - Hyunjeong Kim
- Asan Institute for Life Science, Asan Medical Center, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea
| | - So-Yeon Yun
- AMIST, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea
| | - Bu-Kyu Lee
- AMIST, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea
- Asan Institute for Life Science, Asan Medical Center, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Tangporncharoen R, Silathapanasakul A, Tragoonlugkana P, Pruksapong C, Tawonsawatruk T, Supokawej A. The extracts of osteoblast developed from adipose-derived stem cell and its role in osteogenesis. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:255. [PMID: 38650022 PMCID: PMC11034088 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04747-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Cell-based therapy has become an achievable choice in regenerative medicines, particularly for musculoskeletal disorders. Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) are an outstanding resource because of their ability and functions. Nevertheless, the use of cells for treatment comes with difficulties in operation and safety. The immunological barrier is also a major limitation of cell therapy, which can lead to unexpected results. Cell-derived products, such as cell extracts, have gained a lot of attention to overcome these limitations. The goal of this study was to optimize the production of ASC-osteoblast extracts as well as their involvement in osteogenesis. The extracts were prepared using a freeze-thaw method with varying temperatures and durations. Overall, osteogenic-associated proteins and osteoinductive potential of the extracts prepared from the osteogenic-induced ASCs were assessed. Our results demonstrated that the freeze-thaw approach is practicable for cell extracts production, with minor differences in temperature and duration having no effect on protein concentration. The ASC-osteoblast extracts contain a significant level of essential specialized proteins that promote osteogenicity. Hence, the freeze-thaw method is applicable for extract preparation and ASC-osteoblast extracts may be beneficial as an optional facilitating biologics in bone anabolic treatment and bone regeneration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rattanawan Tangporncharoen
- Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
| | - Atiruj Silathapanasakul
- Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
| | - Patcharapa Tragoonlugkana
- Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
| | - Chatchai Pruksapong
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
| | - Tulyapruek Tawonsawatruk
- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
| | - Aungkura Supokawej
- Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Choi YJ, Kim WR, Kim DH, Kim JH, Yoo JH. Human umbilical cord/placenta mesenchymal stem cell conditioned medium attenuates intestinal fibrosis in vivo and in vitro. Stem Cell Res Ther 2024; 15:69. [PMID: 38454492 PMCID: PMC10921617 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-024-03678-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND A significant unmet need in inflammatory bowel disease is the lack of anti-fibrotic agents targeting intestinal fibrosis. This study aimed to investigate the anti-fibrogenic properties and mechanisms of the conditioned medium (CM) from human umbilical cord/placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC/PL-MSC-CM) in a murine intestinal fibrosis model and human primary intestinal myofibroblasts (HIMFs). METHODS UC/PL-MSC-CM was concentrated 15-fold using a 3 kDa cut-off filter. C57BL/6 mice aged 7 weeks old were randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) control, (2) dextran sulfate sodium (DSS), (3) DSS + CM (late-phase treatment), and (4) DSS + CM (early-phase treatment). Chronic DSS colitis and intestinal fibrosis was induced by three cycles of DSS administration. One DSS cycle consisted of 7 days of oral DSS administration (1.75%, 2%, and 2.5% DSS), followed by 14 days of drinking water. UC/PL-MSC-CM was intraperitoneally administered in the late phase (from day 50, 10 times) or early phase (from day 29, 10 times) of DSS cycles. HIMFs were treated with TGF-β1 and co-treated with UC/PL-MSC-CM (10% of culture media) in the cellular model. RESULTS In the animal study, UC/PL-MSC-CM reduced submucosa/muscularis propria thickness and collagen deposition, which improved intestinal fibrosis in chronic DSS colitis. The UC/PL-MSC-CM significantly reduced the expressions of procollagen1A1 and α-smooth muscle actin, which DSS significantly elevated. The anti-fibrogenic effect was more apparent in the UC-MSC-CM or early-phase treatment model. The UC/PL-MSC-CM reduced procollagen1A1, fibronectin, and α-smooth muscle actin expression in HIMFs in the cellular model. The UC/PL-MSC-CM downregulated fibrogenesis by suppressing RhoA, MRTF-A, and SRF expression. CONCLUSIONS Human UC/PL-MSC-CM inhibits TGF-β1-induced fibrogenic activation in HIMFs by blocking the Rho/MRTF/SRF pathway and chronic DSS colitis-induced intestinal fibrosis. Thus, it may be regarded as a novel candidate for stem cell-based therapy of intestinal fibrosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yoon Jeong Choi
- Department of Gastroenterology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, 59 Yatap-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, 13496, South Korea
- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, CHA University School of Medicine, Seongnam, 13496, South Korea
| | - Woo Ram Kim
- Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, 06273, South Korea
| | - Duk Hwan Kim
- Department of Gastroenterology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, 59 Yatap-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, 13496, South Korea
| | - Jee Hyun Kim
- Department of Gastroenterology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, 59 Yatap-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, 13496, South Korea.
| | - Jun Hwan Yoo
- Department of Gastroenterology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, 59 Yatap-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, 13496, South Korea.
- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, CHA University School of Medicine, Seongnam, 13496, South Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Ma F, Zhang S, Akanyibah FA, Zhang W, Chen K, Ocansey DKW, Lyu C, Mao F. Exosome-mediated macrophage regulation for inflammatory bowel disease repair: a potential target of gut inflammation. Am J Transl Res 2023; 15:6970-6987. [PMID: 38186999 PMCID: PMC10767518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is a complex condition without a definite cause. During IBD, immune cells such as macrophages release proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, contributing to intestinal barrier integrity dysfunction. IBD is largely influenced by macrophages, which are classified into subtypes M1 and M2. M1 macrophages have been found to contribute to the development of IBD, whereas M2 macrophages alleviate IBD. Hence, agents that cause increased polarization of the M2 phenotype could help repair IBD. Exosomes, as ubiquitous conveyors of intercellular messages, are involved in immune responses and immune-mediated disease processes. Exosomes and their microRNA (miRNA) from healthy cells have been found to polarize macrophages to M2 to repair IBD due to their anti-inflammatory properties; however, those from inflammatory-driven cells and disease cells promote M1 macrophages to perpetuate IBD. Here, we review the biogenesis, biochemical composition, and sources of exosomes, as well as the roles of exosomes as extracellular vesicles in regulation of macrophages to repair IBD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Feifei Ma
- School of Medical Technology, Shangqiu Medical CollegeShangqiu 476100, Henan, P. R. China
| | - Shiheng Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, P. R. China
| | - Francis Atim Akanyibah
- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, P. R. China
| | - Weibin Zhang
- School of Medical Technology, Shangqiu Medical CollegeShangqiu 476100, Henan, P. R. China
| | - Kangjing Chen
- School of Medical Technology, Shangqiu Medical CollegeShangqiu 476100, Henan, P. R. China
| | - Dickson Kofi Wiredu Ocansey
- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, P. R. China
- Directorate of University Health Services, University of Cape CoastCape Coast CC0959347, Ghana
| | - Changkun Lyu
- School of Medical Technology, Shangqiu Medical CollegeShangqiu 476100, Henan, P. R. China
| | - Fei Mao
- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine, Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Padoan A, Musso G, Contran N, Basso D. Inflammation, Autoinflammation and Autoimmunity in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:5534-5557. [PMID: 37504266 PMCID: PMC10378236 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45070350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
Abstract
In this review, the role of innate and adaptive immunity in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is reported. In IBD, an altered innate immunity is often found, with increased Th17 and decreased Treg cells infiltrating the intestinal mucosa. An associated increase in inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1 and TNF-α, and a decrease in anti-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-10, concur in favoring the persistent inflammation of the gut mucosa. Autoinflammation is highlighted with insights in the role of inflammasomes, which activation by exogenous or endogenous triggers might be favored by mutations of NOD and NLRP proteins. Autoimmunity mechanisms also take place in IBD pathogenesis and in this context of a persistent immune stimulation by bacterial antigens and antigens derived from intestinal cells degradation, the adaptive immune response takes place and results in antibodies and autoantibodies production, a frequent finding in these diseases. Inflammation, autoinflammation and autoimmunity concur in altering the mucus layer and enhancing intestinal permeability, which sustains the vicious cycle of further mucosal inflammation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Andrea Padoan
- Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy
| | - Giulia Musso
- Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy
| | - Nicole Contran
- Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy
| | - Daniela Basso
- Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Tian CM, Zhang Y, Yang MF, Xu HM, Zhu MZ, Yao J, Wang LS, Liang YJ, Li DF. Stem Cell Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Review of Achievements and Challenges. J Inflamm Res 2023; 16:2089-2119. [PMID: 37215379 PMCID: PMC10199681 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s400447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is a group of chronic inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Repeated inflammation can lead to complications, such as intestinal fistula, obstruction, perforation, and bleeding. Unfortunately, achieving durable remission and mucosal healing (MH) with current treatments is difficult. Stem cells (SCs) have the potential to modulate immunity, suppress inflammation, and have anti-apoptotic and pro-angiogenic effects, making them an ideal therapeutic strategy to target chronic inflammation and intestinal damage in IBD. In recent years, hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and adult mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have shown efficacy in treating IBD. In addition, numerous clinical trials have evaluated the efficiency of MSCs in treating the disease. This review summarizes the current research progress on the safety and efficacy of SC-based therapy for IBD in both preclinical models and clinical trials. We discuss potential mechanisms of SC therapy, including tissue repair, paracrine effects, and the promotion of angiogenesis, immune regulation, and anti-inflammatory effects. We also summarize current SC engineering strategies aimed at enhancing the immunosuppressive and regenerative capabilities of SCs for treating intestinal diseases. Additionally, we highlight current limitations and future perspectives of SC-related therapy for IBD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Cheng-Mei Tian
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Emergency, Shenzhen People’s Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
| | - Yuan Zhang
- Department of Medical Administration, Huizhou Institute of Occupational Diseases Control and Prevention, Huizhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
| | - Mei-Feng Yang
- Department of Hematology, Yantian District People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
| | - Hao-Ming Xu
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Guangzhou Digestive Disease Center, Guangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
| | - Min-Zheng Zhu
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
| | - Jun Yao
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
| | - Li-Sheng Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
| | - Yu-Jie Liang
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Shenzhen Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
| | - De-Feng Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Wei D, Qi J, Wang Y, Li L, Yang G, He X, Zhang Z. NR4A2 may be a potential diagnostic biomarker for myocardial infarction: A comprehensive bioinformatics analysis and experimental validation. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1061800. [PMID: 36618351 PMCID: PMC9815548 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1061800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Myocardial infarction is a well-established severe consequence of coronary artery disease. However, the lack of effective early biomarkers accounts for the lag time before clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction. The present study aimed to predict critical genes for the diagnosis of MI by immune infiltration analysis and establish a nomogram. Methods Gene microarray data were downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO). Differential expression analysis, single-cell sequencing, and disease ontology (DO) enrichment analysis were performed to determine the distribution of Differentially Expressed Genes (DEGs) in cell subpopulations and their correlation with MI. Next, the level of infiltration of 16 immune cells and immune functions and their hub genes were analyzed using a Single-sample Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (ssGSEA). In addition, the accuracy of critical markers for the diagnosis of MI was subsequently assessed using receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC). One datasets were used to test the accuracy of the model. Finally, the genes with the most diagnostic value for MI were screened and experimentally validated. Results 335 DEGs were identified in GSE66360, including 280 upregulated and 55 downregulated genes. Single-cell sequencing results demonstrated that DEGs were mainly distributed in endothelial cells. DO enrichment analysis suggested that DEGs were highly correlated with MI. In the MI population, macrophages, neutrophils, CCR, and Parainflammation were significantly upregulated compared to the average population. NR4A2 was identified as the gene with the most significant diagnostic value in the immune scoring and diagnostic model. 191 possible drugs for the treatment of myocardial infarction were identified by drug prediction analysis. Finally, our results were validated by Real-time Quantitativepolymerase chain reaction and Western Blot of animal samples. Conclusion Our comprehensive in silico analysis revealed that NR4A2 has huge prospects for application in diagnosing patients with MI.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dongsheng Wei
- Graduate Academy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
| | - Jiajie Qi
- Graduate Academy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
| | - Yuxuan Wang
- Graduate Academy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
| | - Luzhen Li
- Graduate Academy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
| | - Guanlin Yang
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Traditional Chinese Medicine Viscera-State Theory and Applications, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
| | - Xinyong He
- College of Medical Laboratory, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
| | - Zhe Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Traditional Chinese Medicine Viscera-State Theory and Applications, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning, China,*Correspondence: Zhe Zhang,
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Luo Y, Xu X, Ye Z, Xu Q, Li J, Liu N, Du Y. 3D bioprinted mesenchymal stromal cells in skin wound repair. Front Surg 2022; 9:988843. [PMID: 36311952 PMCID: PMC9614372 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.988843] [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: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
Abstract
Skin tissue regeneration and repair is a complex process involving multiple cell types, and current therapies are limited to promoting skin wound healing. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have been proven to enhance skin tissue repair through their multidifferentiation and paracrine effects. However, there are still difficulties, such as the limited proliferative potential and the biological processes that need to be strengthened for MSCs in wound healing. Recently, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has been applied as a promising technology for tissue regeneration. 3D-bioprinted MSCs could maintain a better cell ability for proliferation and expression of biological factors to promote skin wound healing. It has been reported that 3D-bioprinted MSCs could enhance skin tissue repair through anti-inflammatory, cell proliferation and migration, angiogenesis, and extracellular matrix remodeling. In this review, we will discuss the progress on the effect of MSCs and 3D bioprinting on the treatment of skin tissue regeneration, as well as the perspective and limitations of current research.
Collapse
|
10
|
Pozzobon M, D’Agostino S, Roubelakis MG, Cargnoni A, Gramignoli R, Wolbank S, Gindraux F, Bollini S, Kerdjoudj H, Fenelon M, Di Pietro R, Basile M, Borutinskaitė V, Piva R, Schoeberlein A, Eissner G, Giebel B, Ponsaerts P. General consensus on multimodal functions and validation analysis of perinatal derivatives for regenerative medicine applications. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:961987. [PMID: 36263355 PMCID: PMC9574482 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.961987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Perinatal tissues, such as placenta and umbilical cord contain a variety of somatic stem cell types, spanning from the largely used hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells to the most recently described broadly multipotent epithelial and stromal cells. As perinatal derivatives (PnD), several of these cell types and related products provide an interesting regenerative potential for a variety of diseases. Within COST SPRINT Action, we continue our review series, revising and summarizing the modalities of action and proposed medical approaches using PnD products: cells, secretome, extracellular vesicles, and decellularized tissues. Focusing on the brain, bone, skeletal muscle, heart, intestinal, liver, and lung pathologies, we discuss the importance of potency testing in validating PnD therapeutics, and critically evaluate the concept of PnD application in the field of tissue regeneration. Hereby we aim to shed light on the actual therapeutic properties of PnD, with an open eye for future clinical application. This review is part of a quadrinomial series on functional/potency assays for validation of PnD, spanning biological functions, such as immunomodulation, anti-microbial/anti-cancer, anti-inflammation, wound healing, angiogenesis, and regeneration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Michela Pozzobon
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- *Correspondence: Michela Pozzobon, , ; Peter Ponsaerts,
| | - Stefania D’Agostino
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
| | - Maria G. Roubelakis
- Laboratory of Biology, Medical School of Athens, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
| | - Anna Cargnoni
- Centro di Ricerca E. Menni, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia, Italy
| | - Roberto Gramignoli
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Susanne Wolbank
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA Trauma Research Center, Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
| | - Florelle Gindraux
- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Traumatologique et plastique, CHU Besançon, Laboratoire de Nanomédecine, Imagerie, Thérapeutique EA 4662, University Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
| | - Sveva Bollini
- Department of Experimental Medicine (DIMES), School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
| | - Halima Kerdjoudj
- University of Reims Champagne Ardenne, EA 4691 BIOS “Biomatériaux et Inflammation en Site Osseux”, UFR d’Odontologie, Reims, France
| | | | - Roberta Di Pietro
- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, Section of Biomorphology, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
| | - Mariangela Basile
- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, Section of Biomorphology, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
| | - Veronika Borutinskaitė
- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute of Biochemistry, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
| | - Roberta Piva
- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
| | - Andreina Schoeberlein
- Department of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Department for BioMedical Research (DBMR), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
| | - Guenther Eissner
- Systems Biology Ireland, School of Medicine, Conway Institute, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
| | - Bernd Giebel
- Institute for Transfusion Medicine, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
| | - Peter Ponsaerts
- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute (Vaxinfectio), University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- *Correspondence: Michela Pozzobon, , ; Peter Ponsaerts,
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Eiro N, Fraile M, González-Jubete A, González LO, Vizoso FJ. Mesenchymal (Stem) Stromal Cells Based as New Therapeutic Alternative in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Basic Mechanisms, Experimental and Clinical Evidence, and Challenges. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23168905. [PMID: 36012170 PMCID: PMC9408403 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23168905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are an example of chronic diseases affecting 40% of the population, which involved tissue damage and an inflammatory process not satisfactorily controlled with current therapies. Data suggest that mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) may be a therapeutic option for these processes, and especially for IBD, due to their multifactorial approaches such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative stress, anti-apoptotic, anti-fibrotic, regenerative, angiogenic, anti-tumor, or anti-microbial. However, MSC therapy is associated with important limitations as safety issues, handling difficulties for therapeutic purposes, and high economic cost. MSC-derived secretome products (conditioned medium or extracellular vesicles) are therefore a therapeutic option in IBD as they exhibit similar effects to their parent cells and avoid the issues of cell therapy. In this review, we proposed further studies to choose the ideal tissue source of MSC to treat IBD, the implementation of new standardized production strategies, quality controls and the integration of other technologies, such as hydrogels, which may improve the therapeutic effects of derived-MSC secretome products in IBD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Noemi Eiro
- Research Unit, Fundación Hospital de Jove, Av. de Eduardo Castro, 161, 33290 Gijón, Spain
- Correspondence: (N.E.); (F.J.V.); Tel.: +34-98-5320050 (ext. 84216) (N.E.); Fax: +34-98-531570 (N.E.)
| | - Maria Fraile
- Research Unit, Fundación Hospital de Jove, Av. de Eduardo Castro, 161, 33290 Gijón, Spain
| | | | - Luis O. González
- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Fundación Hospital de Jove, Av. de Eduardo Castro, 161, 33290 Gijón, Spain
| | - Francisco J. Vizoso
- Research Unit, Fundación Hospital de Jove, Av. de Eduardo Castro, 161, 33290 Gijón, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Fundación Hospital de Jove, Av. de Eduardo Castro, 161, 33290 Gijón, Spain
- Correspondence: (N.E.); (F.J.V.); Tel.: +34-98-5320050 (ext. 84216) (N.E.); Fax: +34-98-531570 (N.E.)
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Wu F, Gao J, Kang J, Wang X, Niu Q, Liu J, Zhang L. Knowledge Mapping of Exosomes in Autoimmune Diseases: A Bibliometric Analysis (2002–2021). Front Immunol 2022; 13:939433. [PMID: 35935932 PMCID: PMC9353180 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.939433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Autoimmune diseases (AIDs) are a class of chronic disabling diseases characterized by inflammation and damage to muscles, joints, bones, and internal organs. Recent studies have shown that much progress has been made in the research of exosomes in AIDs. However, there is no bibliometric analysis in this research field. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the knowledge structure and research hotspots of exosomes in AIDs through bibliometrics. Method Publications related to exosomes in AIDs from 2002 to 2021 were searched on the web of science core collection (WoSCC) database. VOSviewers, CiteSpace and R package “bibliometrix” were used to conduct this bibliometric analysis. Results 312 articles from 48 countries led by China and the United States were included. The number of publications related to exosomes in AIDs is increasing year by year. Central South University, Sun Yat Sen University, Tianjin Medical University and University of Pennsylvania are the main research institutions. Frontiers in immunology is the most popular journal in this field, and Journal of Immunology is the most co-cited journal. These publications come from 473 authors among which Ilias Alevizos, Qianjin Lu, Wei Wei, Jim Xiang and Ming Zhao had published the most papers and Clotilde Théry was co-cited most often. Studying the mechanism of endogenous exosomes in the occurrence and development of AIDs and the therapeutic strategy of exogenous exosomes in AIDs are the main topics in this research field. “Mesenchymal stem cells”, “microRNA”, “biomarkers”, “immunomodulation”, and “therapy” are the primary keywords of emerging research hotspots. Conclusion This is the first bibliometric study that comprehensively summarizes the research trends and developments of exosomes in AIDs. This information identifies recent research frontiers and hot directions, which will provide a reference for scholars studying exosomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fengping Wu
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Jinfang Gao
- Department of Rheumatology, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Jie Kang
- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
| | - Xuexue Wang
- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
| | - Qing Niu
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Jiaxi Liu
- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
| | - Liyun Zhang
- Department of Rheumatology, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- *Correspondence: Liyun Zhang,
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Boland L, Bitterlich LM, Hogan AE, Ankrum JA, English K. Translating MSC Therapy in the Age of Obesity. Front Immunol 2022; 13:943333. [PMID: 35860241 PMCID: PMC9289617 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.943333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy has seen increased attention as a possible option to treat a number of inflammatory conditions including COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). As rates of obesity and metabolic disease continue to rise worldwide, increasing proportions of patients treated with MSC therapy will be living with obesity. The obese environment poses critical challenges for immunomodulatory therapies that should be accounted for during development and testing of MSCs. In this review, we look to cancer immunotherapy as a model for the challenges MSCs may face in obese environments. We then outline current evidence that obesity alters MSC immunomodulatory function, drastically modifies the host immune system, and therefore reshapes interactions between MSCs and immune cells. Finally, we argue that obese environments may alter essential features of allogeneic MSCs and offer potential strategies for licensing of MSCs to enhance their efficacy in the obese microenvironment. Our aim is to combine insights from basic research in MSC biology and clinical trials to inform new strategies to ensure MSC therapy is effective for a broad range of patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lauren Boland
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
- Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
| | - Laura Melanie Bitterlich
- Biology Department, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
- Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth, Ireland
| | - Andrew E. Hogan
- Biology Department, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
- Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth, Ireland
| | - James A. Ankrum
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
- Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
- *Correspondence: James A. Ankrum, ; Karen English,
| | - Karen English
- Biology Department, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
- Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth, Ireland
- *Correspondence: James A. Ankrum, ; Karen English,
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Fu Y, Li J, Li M, Xu J, Rong Z, Ren F, Wang Y, Sheng J, Chang Z. Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ameliorate Inflammation-Related Tumorigenesis via Modulating Macrophages. Stem Cells Int 2022; 2022:1617229. [PMID: 35694239 PMCID: PMC9178412 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1617229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been documented to be effective for the therapy of inflammation-related diseases but raised concerns on possible tumorigenic effects. Since most of the tumors are induced or promoted by chronic inflammation, one could expect that MSCs might be beneficial for the cancer therapy because of their potent roles on inhibiting inflammation. This study is aimed at performing a safety evaluation and evaluating the role of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUC-MSCs) on tumorigenesis. We found that HUC-MSCs cultured within 20 generations had no significant changes in proliferation, cell cycle, cellular senescence, apoptosis, and expression of mesenchymal stem cell markers. HUC-MSCs were unable to form any tumor in immunodeficiency or normal mice with or without inflammatory stimulation. Intriguingly, we observed that HUC-MSCs inhibited tumorigenesis in B16-derived or AOM/DSS-induced colon cancer models. We reasoned that the effect of HUC-MSCs on tumorigenesis might be through regulating the inflammatory response. Indeed, HUC-MSCs dramatically ameliorated the disease symptoms and pathological changes of DSS-induced colitis mice. We deciphered the mechanism that HUC-MSCs inhibited tumorigenesis through reducing the proportion of macrophages, which were decreased in the mice suffered from AOM/DSS-induced colon cancer. Correspondingly, the expression levels of TNF-α and IL-6, which were secreted by macrophages, were significantly decreased in the plasma of colon cancer and colitis mice after injection of HUC-MSCs. This study revealed the role of inhibiting macrophages and shed light on the therapeutic application of HUC-MSCs in inflammation-induced tumorigenesis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yanxia Fu
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, School of Medicine, Institute of Precision Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Jun Li
- TsCell Biotech Inc., Beijing 100084, China
| | - Mengdi Li
- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, School of Medicine, Institute of Precision Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Junfeng Xu
- Senior Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
| | - Zheng Rong
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing 100096, China
| | - Fangli Ren
- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, School of Medicine, Institute of Precision Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Yinyin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, School of Medicine, Institute of Precision Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Jianqiu Sheng
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Seventh Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100700, China
| | - Zhijie Chang
- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, School of Medicine, Institute of Precision Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
LUO X, YIN J, CAI Y, LIN S, TONG C, SUI H, YE M, Long Y, LIN P, LAN T. Cytoplasm or supernatant—where is the treasury of the bioactive antiaging factor from mesenchymal stem cells? Stem Cells Dev 2022; 31:529-540. [PMID: 35491559 DOI: 10.1089/scd.2021.0245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Xuewei LUO
- Xiamen Medical College, 519884, Xiamen, Fujian, China
- Guangxi University, 12664, Medicinal College, Nanning, Guangxi, China
| | - Jingwen YIN
- Xiamen Medical College, 519884, Xiamen, Fujian, China
| | - Yiwen CAI
- Xiamen Medical College, 519884, Xiamen, Fujian, China
| | | | | | - Huaxiu SUI
- Xiamen Medical College, 519884, Xiamen, Fujian, China
| | - Mingzhu YE
- Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
| | - Yufei Long
- Xiamen Medical College, 519884, Xiamen, Fujian, China
- Guangxi University, 12664, Medicinal College, Nanning, Guangxi, China
| | - Pingli LIN
- Xiamen Fifth Hospital, Department of Obstetrics, Xiamen, Fujian, China
| | - Tianshu LAN
- Xiamen Medical College, 519884, Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Medical College, 519884, Key laboratory of functional and clinical translational medicine, Fujian province university, Xiamen, Fujian, China
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Holthaus M, Santhakumar N, Wahlers T, Paunel-Görgülü A. The Secretome of Preconditioned Mesenchymal Stem Cells Drives Polarization and Reprogramming of M2a Macrophages toward an IL-10-Producing Phenotype. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23084104. [PMID: 35456922 PMCID: PMC9024470 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23084104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The preconditioning of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has been recognized as an attractive tool to improve their regenerative and immunomodulatory capacities based on their paracrine effects. In this study, we examined the potential of an MSC-conditioned medium (MSC-CM) to alter the phenotype of murine macrophages and to drive reprogramming toward an anti-inflammatory, M2-like state in vitro. We further explored the impact of MSC cytokine preconditioning on the immunosuppressive properties of the MSC secretome. The MSC-CM suppressed the expression of proinflammatory genes in murine M1 macrophages, but only the CM from preconditioned MSCs (preMSC-CM) downregulated their expression during M1 polarization. Remarkably, only the preMSC-CM significantly increased the expression of M2a-, M2b- and M2c-specific genes and proteins during M2a polarization. Further, macrophages were found to secrete high levels of anti-inflammatory IL-10. Similarly, M2a macrophages cultured in the presence of the preMSC-CM displayed an enhanced expression of M2b/M2c-specific markers, suggesting that the secretome of preMSC promotes the repolarization of M2a-like macrophages to M2b/M2c subtypes. The preMSC-CM was found to be enriched in molecules involved in M2 polarization. Additionally, a unique downregulation of extracellular matrix components was observed. Altogether, the preMSC-CM may provide an attractive strategy to dampen inflammation by suppressing the expression of proinflammatory mediators and promoting the polarization and phenotype switch of M2a cells to IL-10-secreting M2b/M2c-like macrophages.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Michelle Holthaus
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center, University of Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
| | - Nivethiha Santhakumar
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center, University of Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
| | - Thorsten Wahlers
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center, University of Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
| | - Adnana Paunel-Görgülü
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center, University of Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Cevey ÁC, Mascolo PD, Penas FN, Pieralisi AV, Sequeyra AS, Mirkin GA, Goren NB. Benznidazole Anti-Inflammatory Effects in Murine Cardiomyocytes and Macrophages Are Mediated by Class I PI3Kδ. Front Immunol 2021; 12:782891. [PMID: 34925364 PMCID: PMC8675942 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.782891] [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: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Benznidazole (Bzl), the drug of choice in many countries for the treatment of Chagas disease, leads to parasite clearance in the early stages of infection and contributes to immunomodulation. In addition to its parasiticidal effect, Bzl inhibits the NF-κB pathway. In this regard, we have previously described that this occurs through IL-10/STAT3/SOCS3 pathway. PI3K pathway is involved in the regulation of the immune system by inhibiting NF-κB pathway through STAT3. In this work, the participation of PI3K in the immunomodulatory effects of Bzl in cardiac and immune cells, the main targets of Chagas disease, was further studied. For that, we use a murine primary cardiomyocyte culture and a monocyte/macrophage cell line (RAW 264.7), stimulated with LPS in presence of LY294002, an inhibitor of PI3K. Under these conditions, Bzl could neither increase SOCS3 expression nor inhibit the NOS2 mRNA expression and the release of NOx, both in cardiomyocytes and macrophages. Macrophages are crucial in the development of Chronic Chagas Cardiomyopathy. Thus, to deepen our understanding of how Bzl acts, the expression profile of M1-M2 macrophage markers was evaluated. Bzl inhibited the release of NOx (M1 marker) and increased the expression of Arginase I (M2 marker) and a negative correlation was found between them. Besides, LPS increased the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Bzl treatment not only inhibited this effect but also increased the expression of typical M2-macrophage markers like Mannose Receptor, TGF-β, and VEGF-A. Moreover, Bzl increased the expression of PPAR-γ and PPAR-α, known as key regulators of macrophage polarization. PI3K directly regulates M1-to-M2 macrophage polarization. Since p110δ, catalytic subunit of PI3Kδ, is highly expressed in immune cells, experiments were carried out in presence of CAL-101, a specific inhibitor of this subunit. Under this condition, Bzl could neither increase SOCS3 expression nor inhibit NF-κB pathway. Moreover, Bzl not only failed to inhibit the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (M1 markers) but also could not increase M2 markers. Taken together these results demonstrate, for the first time, that the anti-inflammatory effect of Bzl depends on PI3K activity in a cell line of murine macrophages and in primary culture of neonatal cardiomyocytes. Furthermore, Bzl-mediated increase expression of M2-macrophage markers involves the participation of the p110δ catalytic subunit of PI3Kδ.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ágata C Cevey
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Microbiología, Parasitología e Inmunología, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,CONICET, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Retrovirus y SIDA (INBIRS), Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Paula D Mascolo
- CONICET, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Retrovirus y SIDA (INBIRS), Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Federico N Penas
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Microbiología, Parasitología e Inmunología, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,CONICET, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Retrovirus y SIDA (INBIRS), Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Azul V Pieralisi
- CONICET, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Retrovirus y SIDA (INBIRS), Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Aldana S Sequeyra
- CONICET, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Retrovirus y SIDA (INBIRS), Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Gerardo A Mirkin
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Microbiología, Parasitología e Inmunología, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,CONICET, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Investigaciones en Microbiología y Parasitología Médica (IMPaM), Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Nora B Goren
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Microbiología, Parasitología e Inmunología, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,CONICET, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Retrovirus y SIDA (INBIRS), Buenos Aires, Argentina
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Kulus M, Sibiak R, Stefańska K, Zdun M, Wieczorkiewicz M, Piotrowska-Kempisty H, Jaśkowski JM, Bukowska D, Ratajczak K, Zabel M, Mozdziak P, Kempisty B. Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells Derived from Human and Animal Perinatal Tissues-Origins, Characteristics, Signaling Pathways, and Clinical Trials. Cells 2021; 10:cells10123278. [PMID: 34943786 PMCID: PMC8699543 DOI: 10.3390/cells10123278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) are currently one of the most extensively researched fields due to their promising opportunity for use in regenerative medicine. There are many sources of MSCs, of which cells of perinatal origin appear to be an invaluable pool. Compared to embryonic stem cells, they are devoid of ethical conflicts because they are derived from tissues surrounding the fetus and can be safely recovered from medical waste after delivery. Additionally, perinatal MSCs exhibit better self-renewal and differentiation properties than those derived from adult tissues. It is important to consider the anatomy of perinatal tissues and the general description of MSCs, including their isolation, differentiation, and characterization of different types of perinatal MSCs from both animals and humans (placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic fluid). Ultimately, signaling pathways are essential to consider regarding the clinical applications of MSCs. It is important to consider the origin of these cells, referring to the anatomical structure of the organs of origin, when describing the general and specific characteristics of the different types of MSCs as well as the pathways involved in differentiation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Magdalena Kulus
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (M.K.); (K.R.)
| | - Rafał Sibiak
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland; (R.S.); (K.S.)
- Division of Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Gynecologic Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-535 Poznan, Poland
| | - Katarzyna Stefańska
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland; (R.S.); (K.S.)
| | - Maciej Zdun
- Department of Basic and Preclinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (M.Z.); (M.W.); (H.P.-K.)
| | - Maria Wieczorkiewicz
- Department of Basic and Preclinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (M.Z.); (M.W.); (H.P.-K.)
| | - Hanna Piotrowska-Kempisty
- Department of Basic and Preclinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (M.Z.); (M.W.); (H.P.-K.)
- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-631 Poznan, Poland
| | - Jędrzej M. Jaśkowski
- Department of Diagnostics and Clinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (J.M.J.); (D.B.)
| | - Dorota Bukowska
- Department of Diagnostics and Clinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (J.M.J.); (D.B.)
| | - Kornel Ratajczak
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (M.K.); (K.R.)
| | - Maciej Zabel
- Division of Anatomy and Histology, University of Zielona Gora, 65-046 Zielona Gora, Poland;
| | - Paul Mozdziak
- Prestage Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA;
| | - Bartosz Kempisty
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (M.K.); (K.R.)
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland; (R.S.); (K.S.)
- Prestage Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA;
- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland
- Correspondence:
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Improving the Efficacy of Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal-Based Therapy for Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9111507. [PMID: 34829736 PMCID: PMC8615066 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9111507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) consisting of persistent and relapsing inflammatory processes of the intestinal mucosa are caused by genetic, environmental, and commensal microbiota factors. Despite recent advances in clinical treatments aiming to decrease inflammation, nearly 30% of patients treated with biologicals experienced drawbacks including loss of response, while others can develop severe side effects. Hence, novel effective treatments are highly needed. Mesenchymal stem/stromal cell (MSCs) therapy is an innovative therapeutic alternative currently under investigation for IBD. MSCs have the inherent capacity of modulating inflammatory immune responses as well as regenerating damaged tissues and are therefore a prime candidate to use as cell therapy in patients with IBD. At present, MSC-based therapy has been shown preclinically to modulate intestinal inflammation, whilst the safety of MSC-based therapy has been demonstrated in clinical trials. However, the successful results in preclinical studies have not been replicated in clinical trials. In this review, we will summarize the protocols used in preclinical and clinical trials and the novel approaches currently under investigation which aim to increase the beneficial effects of MSC-based therapy for IBD.
Collapse
|
20
|
Lv X, Wang L, Zou X, Huang S. Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Regenerative Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Opportunities and Challenges. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2021; 15:3927-3936. [PMID: 34584402 PMCID: PMC8462093 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s323107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease of unknown etiology with a high rate of disability. Traditional treatments for RA remain a challenging issue. For example, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have no therapeutic effects on joint destruction, and the prominent side effects include gastrointestinal symptoms. RA is characterized by recurrence and bone attrition. Therefore, regenerative medicine and the use of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell (UC-MSC) therapies have recently emerged as potential options. UC-MSCs are multifunctional stem cells that are present in neonatal umbilical cord tissue and can differentiate into many kinds of cells, which have broad clinical application prospects in the tissue engineering of bone, cartilage, muscle, tendon, ligament, nerve, liver, endothelium, and myocardium. Moreover, UC-MSCs have advantages, such as convenient collection of materials and no ethical disputes; thus, these cells have attracted increasing attention from researchers. However, there are few clinical studies regarding UC-MSC therapy for RA. In this paper, we will review traditional drugs for RA treatment and then focus on UC-MSC therapy for RA, including preclinical and clinical UC-MSC applications for RA patients in the context of regenerative medicine. Finally, we will summarize the challenges and perspectives of UC-MSCs as a potential therapeutic strategy for RA. This review will help to design and discover more potent and efficacious treatments for RA patients and aid in advancing this class of cell therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaolan Lv
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Liuzhou Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Liu Zhou, Guang Xi, People's Republic of China
| | - Liming Wang
- Shaanxi Jiuzhou Biomedical Science and Technology Group, Xi'an, Shaan Xi, People's Republic of China
| | - XiaoRong Zou
- Department of Hematology, 986 Hospital of Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaan Xi, People's Republic of China
| | - Shigao Huang
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Sant'Ana AN, Araújo AB, Gonçalves FDC, Paz AH. Effects of living and metabolically inactive mesenchymal stromal cells and their derivatives on monocytes and macrophages. World J Stem Cells 2021; 13:1160-1176. [PMID: 34630856 PMCID: PMC8474715 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v13.i9.1160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are multipotent and self-renewing stem cells that have great potential as cell therapy for autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, as well as for other clinical conditions, due to their immunoregulatory and regenerative properties. MSCs modulate the inflammatory milieu by releasing soluble factors and acting through cell-to-cell mechanisms. MSCs switch the classical inflammatory status of monocytes and macrophages towards a non-classical and anti-inflammatory phenotype. This is characterized by an increased secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines, a decreased release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and changes in the expression of cell membrane molecules and in metabolic pathways. The MSC modulation of monocyte and macrophage phenotypes seems to be critical for therapy effectiveness in several disease models, since when these cells are depleted, no immunoregulatory effects are observed. Here, we review the effects of living MSCs (metabolically active cells) and metabolically inactive MSCs (dead cells that lost metabolic activity by induced inactivation) and their derivatives (extracellular vesicles, soluble factors, extracts, and microparticles) on the profile of macrophages and monocytes and the implications for immunoregulatory and reparative processes. This review includes mechanisms of action exhibited in these different therapeutic approaches, which induce the anti-inflammatory properties of monocytes and macrophages. Finally, we overview several possibilities of therapeutic applications of these cells and their derivatives, with results regarding monocytes and macrophages in animal model studies and some clinical trials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alexia Nedel Sant'Ana
- Laboratório de Células Tecidos e Genes, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90035-903, RS, Brazil
| | - Anelise Bergmann Araújo
- Centro de Processamento Celular, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90035-903, RS, Brazil.
| | | | - Ana Helena Paz
- Laboratório de Células Tecidos e Genes, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90035-903, RS, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Wang H, Ye C, Wu Y, Yang P, Chen C, Liu Z, Wang X. Exosomes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What Have We Learned So Far? Curr Drug Targets 2021; 21:1448-1455. [PMID: 32342815 DOI: 10.2174/1389450121666200428102330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an immune-mediated chronic inflammatory disease. Although the etiology is uncertain, there is marked disbalance of mucosal immune responses in part shaped by genetic susceptibility and intestinal microbial dysbiosis. Suppressing inflammatory activity adequately and maintaining this suppression are the main goals of current therapies. However, corticosteroids are only suitable for therapy of active disease, and the effects of immunosuppressive agents are mainly limited to maintenance of remission. Biologics have become widely available and provide therapeutic benefits to IBD patients. However, only a part of patients benefits from them. Thus, there is an urgent need for the development of new substances in the therapy of IBD. Exosomes are nanosized lipid vesicles identified recently. They are secreted from all living cells and then distributed in various human body fluids. The components, such as microRNAs and functional proteins, secreted by exosomes in different cells have been reported to be involved in the pathogenesis of IBD. Therefore, exosomes have the potential to become appealing particles in treating IBD as a cell-free therapeutic approach as well as biomarkers for diagnosis and monitoring disease status. Further studies are needed to investigate the practicality, safety and desirable effects of exosomes in clinical applications in IBD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haichao Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200072, China
| | - Chen Ye
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Soochow University, Jiangsu 215000, China
| | - Yaling Wu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200072, China
| | - Pengyu Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200072, China
| | - Chunqiu Chen
- Center for Difficult and Complicated Abdominal Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200072, China
| | - Zhanju Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200072, China
| | - Xiaolei Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200072, China
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Sendon-Lago J, Rio LGD, Eiro N, Diaz-Rodriguez P, Avila L, Gonzalez LO, Vizoso FJ, Perez-Fernandez R, Landin M. Tailored Hydrogels as Delivery Platforms for Conditioned Medium from Mesenchymal Stem Cells in a Model of Acute Colitis in Mice. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13081127. [PMID: 34452089 PMCID: PMC8400526 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13081127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is increasingly prevalent and current therapies are not completely effective. Mesenchymal stem cells are emerging as a promising therapeutic option. Here, the effect of local hydrogel application loaded with conditioned medium (CM) from human uterine cervical stem cells (hUCESC-CM) in an experimental acute colitis mice model has been evaluated. Colitis induction was carried out in C57BL/6 mice by dissolving dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) in drinking water for nine days. Ulcers were treated by rectal administration of either mesalazine (as positive control) or a mucoadhesive and thermosensitive hydrogel loaded with hUCESC-CM (H-hUCESC-CM). Body weight changes, colon length, and histopathological analysis were evaluated. In addition, pro-inflammatory TNF-α, IL-6, and IFN-γ mRNA levels were measured by qPCR. Treatment with H-hUCESC-CM inhibited body weight loss and colon shortening and induced a significant decrease in colon mucosa degeneration, as well as TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-6 mRNA levels. Results indicate that H-hUCESC-CM effectively alleviated DSS-induced colitis in mice, suggesting that H-hUCESC-CM may represent an attractive cell-free therapy for local treatment of IBD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Juan Sendon-Lago
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Department of Physiology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Avda. de Barcelona 22, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (J.S.-L.); (L.A.)
| | - Lorena Garcia-del Rio
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (L.G.-d.R.); (P.D.-R.)
| | - Noemi Eiro
- Research Unit, Hospital Fundación de Jove, Avda. Eduardo de Castro 161, 33290 Gijón, Spain; (N.E.); (L.O.G.)
| | - Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (L.G.-d.R.); (P.D.-R.)
| | - Leandro Avila
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Department of Physiology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Avda. de Barcelona 22, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (J.S.-L.); (L.A.)
| | - Luis O. Gonzalez
- Research Unit, Hospital Fundación de Jove, Avda. Eduardo de Castro 161, 33290 Gijón, Spain; (N.E.); (L.O.G.)
| | - Francisco J. Vizoso
- Research Unit, Hospital Fundación de Jove, Avda. Eduardo de Castro 161, 33290 Gijón, Spain; (N.E.); (L.O.G.)
- Correspondence: (F.J.V.); (R.P.-F.); (M.L.)
| | - Roman Perez-Fernandez
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Department of Physiology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Avda. de Barcelona 22, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (J.S.-L.); (L.A.)
- Correspondence: (F.J.V.); (R.P.-F.); (M.L.)
| | - Mariana Landin
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (L.G.-d.R.); (P.D.-R.)
- Correspondence: (F.J.V.); (R.P.-F.); (M.L.)
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Lu D, Xu Y, Liu Q, Zhang Q. Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Macrophage Crosstalk and Maintenance of Inflammatory Microenvironment Homeostasis. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:681171. [PMID: 34249933 PMCID: PMC8267370 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.681171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Macrophages are involved in almost every aspect of biological systems and include development, homeostasis and repair. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have good clinical application prospects due to their ability to regulate adaptive and innate immune cells, particularly macrophages, and they have been used successfully for many immune disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), acute lung injury, and wound healing, which have been reported as macrophage-mediated disorders. In the present review, we focus on the interaction between MSCs and macrophages and summarize their methods of interaction and communication, such as cell-to-cell contact, soluble factor secretion, and organelle transfer. In addition, we discuss the roles of MSC-macrophage crosstalk in the development of disease and maintenance of homeostasis of inflammatory microenvironments. Finally, we provide optimal strategies for applications in immune-related disease treatments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Di Lu
- The Biotherapy Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Yan Xu
- The Biotherapy Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Qiuli Liu
- The Biotherapy Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Qi Zhang
- The Biotherapy Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Lee S, Heo J, Ahn EK, Kim JH, Kim YH, Chang HK, Lee SJ, Kim J, Park SJ. Conditioned secretome of adipose-derived stem cells improves dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27:3342-3356. [PMID: 34163116 PMCID: PMC8218368 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i23.3342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is related to uncontrolled immune response. Currently, there is no successful treatment for significant improvement in IBD. Stem cells display their therapeutic effects through their repopulating capacity or secreting factors.
AIM To investigate the effects of conditioned mouse adipose-derived stem cells (mADSCs) secretome on colitis-induced mice.
METHODS mADSCs were isolated from adipose tissue of C57BL/6 mice. Conditioned mADSCs secrectome was obtained by culturing of mADSCs with lipopolysaccharides (LPS, 1 μg/mL) for 24 h. Acute colitis was induced by 2% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) drinking water for 7 d and then normal drinking water for 4 d. The mice were treated with normal culture medium (NM group), conditioned mADSCs secretome (CM group) or mADSCs (SC group). The length of colon and histopatholgy of colon tissues were evaluated. The mRNA expression levels of inflammatory cytokines in colon tissue and the serum interleukin (IL)-6 levels were determined.
RESULTS The isolated mADSCs maintained the mADSCs specific gene expression profiles during experiment. The conditioned mADSCs secretome released by the treatment of mADSCs with LPS contained mainly inflammatory chemokines, colony-stimulating factors and inflammatory cytokines. The loss of body weight and reduction in colon length were ameliorated in the CM group. The conditioned mADSCs secretome reduced the histological score in colon tissue. The expression of IL-1b and IL-6 mRNAs in colon tissues significantly inhibited in the CM group compared to SC group and NM group, respectively. The elevation of serum IL-6 levels was also ameliorated in the CM group. These results indicate that the conditioned mADSCs secretome suppressed the synthesis of inflammatory cytokines in damaged colon tissue and the elevation of serum IL-6 concentration in DSS-induced mice
CONCLUSION Conditioned mADSCs secretome might play regenerative roles by the suppression of IL-6 in serum and tissue during acute colitis, and may be more effective than stem cells themselves in the regeneration of colon tissue.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Seunghun Lee
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan 49267, South Korea
| | - Jeonghoon Heo
- Department of Molecular Biology and Immunology, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan 49267, South Korea
| | - Eun-Kyung Ahn
- Department of Molecular Biology and Immunology, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan 49267, South Korea
| | - Jae Hyun Kim
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan 49267, South Korea
| | - Young-Ho Kim
- Department of Molecular Biology and Immunology, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan 49267, South Korea
| | - Hee-Kyung Chang
- Department of Pathology, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan 49267, South Korea
| | - Sang-Joon Lee
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan 49267, South Korea
| | - Jongsik Kim
- Department of Anatomy, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan 49267, South Korea
| | - Seun-Ja Park
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan 49267, South Korea
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Sahu A, Jeon J, Lee MS, Yang HS, Tae G. Nanozyme Impregnated Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Hepatic Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Alleviation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:25649-25662. [PMID: 33974389 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c03027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) based therapy holds great potential for treating numerous diseases owing to their capability to heal injured tissue/organs through paracrine factors secretion and immunomodulation. Despite the high hopes, the low viability of transplanted cells in the injured tissues due to the elevated oxidative stress levels remains the largest obstacle in MSC-based cell therapy. To achieve desired therapeutic efficiency, the survival of the transplanted MSCs in the high oxidative stress environment needs to be ensured. Herein, we proposed the use of a ROS-scavenging nanozyme to protect transplanted MSCs from oxidative stress-mediated apoptosis and thereby improve the therapeutic effect. Prussian blue (PB) nanoparticles as a biocompatible ROS-scavenging nanozyme were incorporated into the MSCs without affecting the stemness and differentiation potential of MSCs. The nanozyme impregnation significantly improved the survival of MSCs in a high oxidative stress condition as well as augmented their paracrine effect and anti-inflammatory properties, resulting in a profound therapeutic effect in vivo in the liver ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury animal model. Our results indicated that the nanozyme incorporation into MSCs is a simple but efficient way to improve the therapeutic potential of MSC-based cell therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Abhishek Sahu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
| | - Jin Jeon
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 FOUR NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
| | - Min Suk Lee
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 FOUR NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
| | - Hee Seok Yang
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 FOUR NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Center for Bio-Medical Engineering Core-Facility, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
| | - Giyoong Tae
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Nishikawa T, Maeda K, Nakamura M, Yamamura T, Sawada T, Mizutani Y, Ito T, Ishikawa T, Furukawa K, Ohno E, Miyahara R, Kawashima H, Honda T, Ishigami M, Yamamoto T, Matsumoto S, Hotta Y, Fujishiro M. Filtrated Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Lysate Ameliorates Experimental Acute Colitis in Mice. Dig Dis Sci 2021; 66:1034-1044. [PMID: 32488819 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06359-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, persistent, and intractable enteritis; however, an effective treatment strategy is yet to be established. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and their paracrine factors exhibit anti-inflammatory actions and have been proposed as a new therapeutic candidate for IBD treatment, although the efficacy of MSC lysate on enteritis is unclear. AIMS Here, we examined the efficacy and appropriate regimen of filtrated murine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell lysate (FADSTL) in an acute colitis mouse model as a novel cell-free MSC therapy. METHODS To confirm the clinical effects of FADSTL, survival rate, body weight, and disease activity index (DAI) were investigated in the DSS-induced colitis mouse model. Further, differences in efficacy with dosing frequency were assessed to optimize the proper regimen. Colon length, histological findings, gene expression of inflammatory mediators and tight junction proteins in colon tissues, and anti-apoptotic effects were also compared in 3-day continuous FADSTL administration and PBS groups. RESULTS Three-day continuous FADSTL administration significantly improved weight loss and DAI score compared to those in the PBS-treated group, whereas the effect was not observed with single administration. Additionally, colon shortening and histological inflammation were suppressed in the FADSTL-treated group. Further, this treatment decreased gene expression of inflammatory mediators, maintained expression of tight junction proteins in the colon, and showed anti-apoptotic effects. CONCLUSIONS FADSTL effects were dependent on its administration frequency, suggesting the requirement of continuous FADSTL administration. FADSTL improved colitis by maintaining the intestinal barrier function through its anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic actions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Takahiro Nishikawa
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| | - Keiko Maeda
- Department of Endoscopy, Nagoya University Hospital, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan.
| | - Masanao Nakamura
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| | - Takeshi Yamamura
- Department of Endoscopy, Nagoya University Hospital, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| | - Tsunaki Sawada
- Department of Endoscopy, Nagoya University Hospital, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| | - Yasuyuki Mizutani
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| | - Takanori Ito
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| | - Takuya Ishikawa
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| | - Kazuhiro Furukawa
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| | - Eizaburo Ohno
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| | - Ryoji Miyahara
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| | - Hiroki Kawashima
- Department of Endoscopy, Nagoya University Hospital, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| | - Takashi Honda
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| | - Masatoshi Ishigami
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| | - Tokunori Yamamoto
- Laboratory for Clinical Application of Adipose-Derived Regenerative Cells, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan.,Clinical Research Support Center, Asahikawa Medical University Hospital, 2-1-1, Midorigaoka-Higashi, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, 078-8510, Japan
| | - Seiji Matsumoto
- Clinical Research Support Center, Asahikawa Medical University Hospital, 2-1-1, Midorigaoka-Higashi, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, 078-8510, Japan.,Center for Advanced Research and Education, Asahikawa Medical University, 2-1-1, Midorigaoka-Higashi, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, 078-8510, Japan
| | - Yuji Hotta
- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 1-3 Tanabedori, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8603, Japan
| | - Mitsuhiro Fujishiro
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Giri J, Das R, Nylen E, Chinnadurai R, Galipeau J. CCL2 and CXCL12 Derived from Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Cooperatively Polarize IL-10+ Tissue Macrophages to Mitigate Gut Injury. Cell Rep 2021; 30:1923-1934.e4. [PMID: 32049021 PMCID: PMC7043065 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2020.01.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC)-based therapy for inflammatory diseases involves paracrine and efferocytotic activation of immunosuppressive interleukin-10+ (IL-10+) macrophages. The paracrine pathway for MSC-mediated IL-10+ macrophage functionality and response to tissue injury is not fully understood. In our present study, clodronate pre-treatment of colitic mice confirms the essential role of endogenous macrophages in bone-marrow-derived MSC (BM-MSC)-mediated clinical rescue of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis. We identify that BM-MSC-secreted chemokine ligand 2 (CCL2) and C-X-C motif chemokine 12 (CXCL12) cooperate as a heterodimer to upregulate IL-10 expression in CCR2+ macrophages in vitro and that CCL2 expression by MSC is required for IL-10+ polarization of intestinal and peritoneal resident macrophages in vivo. We observe that tissue macrophage IL-10 polarization in vivo is widespread involving extra-intestinal tissues and secondarily leads to bystander IL-10 expression in intestine-resident B and T cells. In conclusion, the BM-MSC-derived chemokine interactome dictates an IL-10+-macrophage-amplified anti-inflammatory response in toxic colitis. Giri et al. show that the chemokines CCL2 and CXCL12, secreted from bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells, upregulate IL-10 expression in CCR2+ macrophages. These polarized macrophages reduce tissue inflammation in colitis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jayeeta Giri
- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USA
| | - Rahul Das
- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USA
| | - Emily Nylen
- Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA
| | - Raghavan Chinnadurai
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Mercer University School of Medicine, Savanah, GA 31324, USA
| | - Jacques Galipeau
- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Extracellular Vesicles from Thapsigargin-Treated Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ameliorated Experimental Colitis via Enhanced Immunomodulatory Properties. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9020209. [PMID: 33670708 PMCID: PMC7922639 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9020209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Therapeutic applications of extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have attracted considerable attention because of their immunomodulatory properties against immune-mediated, inflammatory diseases. Here, we demonstrated enhanced immunomodulatory properties of EVs secreted from endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress inducer thapsigargin (TSG)-primed human Wharton's jelly-derived MSCs (WJ-MSCs). EVs from TSG-primed WJ-MSCs (TSG-EV) showed increased yield and expression of immunomodulatory factors, such as transforming growth factor-β1 (TGFβ), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2), and especially indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), compared to control EVs. TSG-EV showed a significantly enhanced immunosuppressive effect on human peripheral blood-derived T cell proliferation and Th1 and Th17 differentiation, whereas Treg and M2-type macrophage were enriched compared to a control EV-treated group. Furthermore, TSG-EV substantially mitigated mouse experimental colitis by reducing the inflammatory response and maintaining intestinal barrier integrity. A significant increase of Tregs and M2-type macrophages in colitic colons of a TSG-EV-treated mouse suggests an anti-inflammatory effect of TSG-EV in colitis model, possibly mediated by Treg and macrophage polarization. These data indicate that TSG treatment promoted immunomodulatory properties of EVs from WJ-MSCs, and TSG-EV may provide a new therapeutic approach for treatment of colitis.
Collapse
|
30
|
Kanetkar NS, Ekenseair AK. Thiolated Thermoresponsive Polymer Scaffolds with Tunable Mucoadhesivity for Intestinal Applications. Biomacromolecules 2020; 21:4761-4770. [PMID: 32960594 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.0c00932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
Treatments for inflammatory bowel disease largely involve lifelong drug prescriptions or surgical intervention that can lead to poor quality of life for patients. Regenerative therapies involving stem cells have been shown to induce tissue regeneration but are limited in their efficacy by inefficient delivery mechanisms. Scaffold-based delivery of cells has been a key research focus of tissue engineers seeking to translate advances in stem cell research into clinical solutions. Biomaterial scaffolds that are delivered noninvasively to form in situ solid structures around the cells are preferable over surgically delivered monolithic scaffolds. We synthesized a novel biomaterial for in situ-forming, thermoresponsive intestinal scaffolds by thiolation of poly (N-isopropylacrylamide-co-glycidyl methacrylate) by conjugation of cysteine. Thiolation of the polymer enables chemical crosslinking with the intestinal mucus, enhancing mucoadhesion and permitting control of scaffold retention time in the intestinal environment. This study reports the synthesis and characterization of the thiolated polymer and investigates its crosslinking behavior, mucoadhesive properties, and cytocompatibility for potential tissue engineering applications in the intestine.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ninad S Kanetkar
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
| | - Adam K Ekenseair
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Topical cell-free conditioned media harvested from adipose tissue-derived stem cells promote recovery from corneal epithelial defects caused by chemical burns. Sci Rep 2020; 10:12448. [PMID: 32709896 PMCID: PMC7381646 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-69020-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Corneal chemical burns can lead to blindness following serious complications. As most of these complications are caused by failure of reepithelization during the acute phase, treatment at this stage is critical. Although there have been some studies on corneal injury recovery using adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs), none has reported the effect of topical cell-free conditioned culture media (CM) derived from ADSCs on corneal epithelial regeneration. Here, the best conditions for CM were selected and used for in vitro and in vivo experiments. Corneal burn in rats was induced using 100% alcohol. The chosen CM was administered to corneal burn rats (CM-treated [CT] group) four times a day for three days and this group was compared with the normal control and corneal burn (CB) groups. Biomicroscopic fluorescence images and the actual physical corneas were taken over time and used for analysis. mRNA levels of hepatocyte growth factor and epidermal growth factor (EGF) were significantly increased, whereas those of vascular endothelial growth factor, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-10, and matrix metalloproteinase-9 were significantly decreased in the CT group compared with those in the CB group. The numbers of proliferating cell nuclear antigen- and zonular occludens-1-positive cells in the CT group were significantly higher than those in the CB group. The macrophage-infiltrating corneas in the CT group expressed significantly more of the M2 marker arginase than corneas in the CB group. Optimal CM (× 0.5 concentration) treatment significantly accelerated the migration of corneal epithelial cells and induced upregulation of the expression of IL-6, EGF, and C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 mRNAs. Overall, in this study, topical administration of cell-free CM promoted regeneration of the corneal epithelium after induction of chemical burns.
Collapse
|
32
|
Wu X, Wu D, Mu Y, Zhao Y, Ma Z. Serum-Free Medium Enhances the Therapeutic Effects of Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal Cells on a Murine Model for Acute Colitis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:586. [PMID: 32671030 PMCID: PMC7332562 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
The usage of animal serum may ultimately prevent the application of ex vivo cultured mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in a clinical setting due to safety concerns and batch-to-batch variability. Increasing regulatory pressure to limit use of animal serum has been issued and serum-free, xeno-free, and chemically defined media (S&XFM-CD) is encouraged to replace serum-containing media (SCM) in the stem cell preparation process. We previously developed a S&XFM-CD for the expansion of umbilical cord-derived MSCs (UCMSCs). Different culture conditions affect the function of MSCs, which may further affect the therapeutic efficiency and mechanisms of action. In this study, we compared the therapeutic effect and mechanism of UCMSCs in S&XFM-CD (UCMSCS&XFM−CD) in experimental colitis with those in SCM (UCMSCSCM). UCMSCS&XFM−CD exhibited better therapeutic effects than UCMSCSCM by body weight, disease activity index, and histological colitis score. UCMSCS&XFM−CD or UCMSCSCM migrated to the inflammation site of injured colon, but exhibited low levels of recruitment and persistence. Systemic depletion of endogenous macrophages impaired the therapeutic effects of UCMSCSCM and UCMSCS&XFM−CD. Furthermore, UCMSCS&XFM−CD more markedly promoted intestinal macrophage polarisation from M1 to M2 phenotype to produce higher levels of IL-10 and lower levels of TNF-α in colon tissue than UCMSCSCM, while a higher level of IL-4 was produced in UCMSCSCM-treated group. UCMSCS&XFM−CD cocultured with RAW264.7 cells in a transwell system promoted the release of TSG-6 and IL-6, whereas UCMSCSCM increased PGE2 levels. Taken together, we demonstrated that UCMSCs in S&XFM-CD exhibited improved therapeutic effects with altered cytokine secretion in an experimental acute colitis model.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaoyun Wu
- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,Interventional Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou, China.,Department of Technology, Stem Cell Medicine Engineering & Technology Research Center of Inner Mongolia, Huhhot, China
| | - Daocheng Wu
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
| | - Yongxu Mu
- Interventional Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou, China
| | - Yuxia Zhao
- Department of Blood, The People's Hospital of Xing'an League, Ulanhot, China
| | - Zhijie Ma
- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Deng M, Tan J, Hu C, Hou T, Peng W, Liu J, Yu B, Dai Q, Zhou J, Yang Y, Dong R, Ruan C, Dong S, Xu J. Modification of PLGA Scaffold by MSC-Derived Extracellular Matrix Combats Macrophage Inflammation to Initiate Bone Regeneration via TGF-β-Induced Protein. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e2000353. [PMID: 32424991 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202000353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 04/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
The immunologic response toward chronic inflammation or bone regeneration via the accumulation of M1 or M2 macrophages after injury could determine the fate of biomaterial. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) have a pivotal immunomodulatory property on directing macrophage behaviors. Herein, for the first time, 3D-printed poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) scaffolds modified with hUCMSC-derived extracellular matrix (PLGA-ECM) are prepared by a facile tissue engineering technique with physical decellularization and 2.44 ± 0.29 mg cm-3 proteins immobilized on the PLGA-ECM contain multiple soluble cytokines with a sustainable release profile. The PLGA-ECM not only attenuates the foreign body response, but also improves bone regeneration by increasing the accumulation of M2 macrophages in an improved heterotopic transplantation model of SCID mice. Furthermore, the PLGA-ECM scaffolds with the knockdown of transforming growth factor-β-induced protein (TGFβI/βig-H3) demonstrate that M2 macrophage accumulation improved by the PLGA-ECM could be attributed to increasing the migration of M2 macrophages and the repolarization of M1 macrophages to M2 phenotype, which are mediated by multiple integrin signaling pathways involving in integrin β7, integrin α9, and integrin β1 in a TGFβI-dependent manner. This study presents an effective surface modification strategy of polymeric scaffolds to initiate tissue regeneration and combat inflammatory response by increasing M2 macrophage accumulation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Moyuan Deng
- National & Regional United Engineering Lab of Tissue Engineering, Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, the Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
| | - Jiulin Tan
- National & Regional United Engineering Lab of Tissue Engineering, Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, the Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
| | - Chengshen Hu
- Research Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration, Institute Biomedical and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
| | - Tianyong Hou
- National & Regional United Engineering Lab of Tissue Engineering, Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, the Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
| | - Wei Peng
- National & Regional United Engineering Lab of Tissue Engineering, Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, the Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
| | - Juan Liu
- Research Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration, Institute Biomedical and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
| | - Bo Yu
- National & Regional United Engineering Lab of Tissue Engineering, Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, the Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
| | - Qijie Dai
- National & Regional United Engineering Lab of Tissue Engineering, Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, the Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
| | - Jiangling Zhou
- National & Regional United Engineering Lab of Tissue Engineering, Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, the Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
| | - Yusheng Yang
- National & Regional United Engineering Lab of Tissue Engineering, Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, the Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
| | - Rui Dong
- Department of Biomedical Materials Science, College of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
| | - Changshun Ruan
- Research Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration, Institute Biomedical and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
| | - Shiwu Dong
- Department of Biomedical Materials Science, College of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
| | - Jianzhong Xu
- National & Regional United Engineering Lab of Tissue Engineering, Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, the Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Effect of peripheral blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells on macrophage polarization and Th17/Treg balance in vitro. Regen Ther 2020; 14:275-283. [PMID: 32455158 PMCID: PMC7232039 DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2020.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Revised: 02/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have always been the center of the experimental exploration of regenerative therapy together with other stem cells. Among with, peripheral blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (PBMSCs) have been regarded as promising in clinical applications for its convenience of acquisition from peripheral blood. However, few reported experiments so far to elucidate the exact mechanisms of how PBMSC influence regeneration. As the ability of immunomodulatory is one of the crucial features that influence MSC to reconstruct impaired tissue, we decided to focus on the immunomodulatory abilities of PBMSCs and conducted experiments associated with macrophages and T lymphocytes, which are two main cell types that dominate the innate and acquired immunity. Therefore, a basis can be made from these experiments for applications of PBMSCs in regenerative therapy in the future. Methods A Transwell system was used for the coculturing of PBMSCs with macrophages. T lymphocytes were cultured directly with PBMSCs. Flow cytometry and immunochemistry were conducted for identifying the phenotypes. Immunomagnetic microspheres, ELISA and RT-qPCR were used to detect the expressions of relevant molecules or mRNAs. Results After coculturing PBMSCs with M0, the anti-inflammatory IL-10 was increased whereas the proinflammatory TNF-α decreased; the expression of CD11b, CD68, CD206, Arg-1, IL-10 and CCL-22 was up-regulated whereas IL-1β down-regulated. The expression of TGF-β, RORγt, Foxp3 and IL-10 was increased in the cocultured lymphocytes whereas IL-17 and IL-6 decreased; the ratio of CD4+IL-17+ Th17/CD25+Foxp3+ Treg was reduced. Conclusion The findings demonstrated that PBMSCs promoted the anti-inflammatory features of macrophages and the Th17/Treg system. PBMSCs are able to inhibit inflammation associated with these two immune cell systems, and thus provide insight into how PBMSCs achieve their immunomodulatory ability. Anti-inflammatory effect of peripheral blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Co-culture promotes the polarization of M2 macrophages. Co-culture alters the balance of Th17/Tregs.
Collapse
|
35
|
Seetharaman R, Mahmood A, Kshatriya P, Patel D, Srivastava A. An Overview on Stem Cells in Tissue Regeneration. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 25:2086-2098. [PMID: 31298159 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666190705211705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Deteriorations in tissues and decline in organ functions, due to chronic diseases or with advancing age or sometimes due to infections or injuries, can severely compromise the quality of life of an individual. Regenerative medicine, a field of medical research focuses on replacing non-functional or dead cells or repairing or regenerating tissues and organs to restore normal functions of an impaired organ. Approaches used in regenerative therapy for achieving the objective employ a number of means which include soluble biomolecules, stem cell transplants, tissue engineering, gene therapy and reprogramming of cells according to target tissue types. Stem cells transplant and tissue regeneration methods for treating various diseases have rapidly grown in usage over the past decades or so. There are different types of stem cells such as mesenchymal, hematopoietic, embryonic, mammary, intestinal, endothelial, neural, olfactory, neural crest, testicular and induced pluripotent stem cells. METHODS This review covers the recent advances in tissue regeneration and highlights the application of stem cell transplants in treating many life-threatening diseases or in improving quality of life. RESULTS Remarkable progress in stem cell research has established that the cell-based therapy could be an option for treating diseases which could not be cured by conventional medical means till recent. Stem cells play major roles in regenerative medicine with its exceptional characteristics of self-renewal capacity and potential to differentiate into almost all types of cells of a body. CONCLUSION Vast number of reports on preclinical and clinical application of stem cells revealed its vital role in disease management and many pharmacological industries around the globe working to achieve effective stem cell based products.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | - Anand Srivastava
- Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research, 4660 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122, United States
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Jafarinia M, Alsahebfosoul F, Salehi H, Eskandari N, Ganjalikhani-Hakemi M. Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles: A Novel Cell-Free Therapy. Immunol Invest 2020; 49:758-780. [PMID: 32009478 DOI: 10.1080/08820139.2020.1712416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
In recent years, mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) have widely been considered as therapeutic tools in basic researches and clinical trials. Accumulating evidence supports the idea that MSCs perform their therapeutic roles in paracrine manner especially through trophic factors and extracellular vesicles (EVs). Compared to cells, EVs have several advantages to be used as therapeutic agents, such as they lack self-replicating capabilities, dangers of ectopic differentiation, and tumor formation, genetic instability, and cellular rejection by the immune system. Since the MSC-derived EVs (MSC-EVs) appear to exert similar therapeutic effects of their parent cells, such as ability to arrive themselves to the site of injury and immunomodulatory properties, MSC-EVs have been widely studied in many animal models, including kidney, liver, cardiovascular, immunological, and neurological diseases. Regarding this, MSC-EVs look to be a novel and interesting approach to be studied in clinical trials of different inflammatory diseases. In this review, we summarize the properties and applications of MSC-EVs in different diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Morteza Jafarinia
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Isfahan, Iran
| | - Fereshteh Alsahebfosoul
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Isfahan, Iran
| | - Hossein Salehi
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Isfahan, Iran
| | - Nahid Eskandari
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Isfahan, Iran
| | | |
Collapse
|
37
|
Ocansey DKW, Wang L, Wang J, Yan Y, Qian H, Zhang X, Xu W, Mao F. Mesenchymal stem cell-gut microbiota interaction in the repair of inflammatory bowel disease: an enhanced therapeutic effect. Clin Transl Med 2019; 8:31. [PMID: 31872304 PMCID: PMC6928179 DOI: 10.1186/s40169-019-0251-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Several investigations affirm that, patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) exhibit dysbiosis characterized by restricted biodiversity and imbalanced bacterial composition intertwined with immune dysregulation. The interaction between stem cells and gut microbiota is a novel and highly promising field that could add up to a better understanding of the gut physiology, as well as therapeutic improvement towards diseases like IBD. Through direct contact or release of products and/or metabolites, gut bacteria regulate gut homeostasis, damage repair, regeneration and differentiation of stem cells. In the same way, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) produce similar effects including restoration of gut-microbiome composition. BODY: We reviewed the anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, pathogenic bacterial clearance, proliferation and tissue remodeling effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as separate transplants in IBD, and the outcome of the interaction between MSCs and gut microbiota. CONCLUSION The two therapies share several points of connection in therapeutics with enhanced functionalities in their interaction with each other. Focused investigations of MSC-gut bacteria interactions could lead to a novel discovery in therapeutics. We also anticipate an improved clinical remission rate in a combined FMT-MSC transplantation approach in IBD than the current single FMT or MSC approach.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dickson Kofi Wiredu Ocansey
- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- Directorate of University Health Services, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
| | - Li Wang
- Huai'an Maternity and Children Hospital, Huaian, 223002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
| | - Jingyan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
| | - Yongmin Yan
- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
| | - Hui Qian
- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
| | - Xu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
| | - Wenrong Xu
- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
| | - Fei Mao
- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Ma ZJ, Wang YH, Li ZG, Wang Y, Li BY, Kang HY, Wu XY. Immunosuppressive Effect of Exosomes from Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Defined Medium on Experimental Colitis. Int J Stem Cells 2019; 12:440-448. [PMID: 31242720 PMCID: PMC6881044 DOI: 10.15283/ijsc18139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Background and Objectives The exosomes released by mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in classical FBS-containing media have been demonstrated as an alternative, cell-free therapy in various diseases including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It has been found that the function of exosomes is affected by culture condition. We previously developed a serum-free, xeno-free and chemically defined medium, and umbilical cord-derived MSCs in this medium retained the immunosuppressive capability. Methods In this study, we evaluated the immunosuppressive function of exosomes from MSCs (MSC-Exo) in defined medium and their therapeutic effect on treating colitis. Results and Conclusions In vitro studies indicated that MSC-Exo reduced the concentration of pro-inflammatory cytokines IFN-γ, TNF-α and IL-1β, and increased the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines TGF-β1 and IL-10, but no significant change of inhibitory effect on peripheral blood mononuclear cells proliferation was shown. In vivo experimental colitis showed that administration of MSC-Exo was able to significantly ameliorate the disease activity index score, weight loss, colon shortening, and the histological colitis score through up-regulation anti-inflammatory responses and down-regulation of inflammatory responses. Moreover, the use of MSC-Exo (200 μg) led to an improved therapeutic efficacy when compared with MSCs at a dose of 1×106 cells. Our findings indicate that the exosomes from MSCs in defined medium possess a certain degree of immunosuppressive effect in vitro and exhibit a therapeutic capability in a mouse model of DSS-induced colitis through suppressing inflammation mechanism.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhi Jie Ma
- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| | - Yun Hong Wang
- Department of Technology, Stem Cell Medicine Engineering & Technology Research Center of Inner Mongolia, Huhhot, Inner Mongolia, China
| | - Zhi Gang Li
- Department of Research and Development, Beijing Jingmeng Stem Cell Technology CO., LTD, Beijing, China
| | - Ying Wang
- Health Examination Center, Tongliao City Hospital, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, China
| | - Bing Yao Li
- Department of Medicine, Chifeng Cancer Hospital, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China
| | - Hui Yan Kang
- Department of Technology, Stem Cell Medicine Engineering & Technology Research Center of Inner Mongolia, Huhhot, Inner Mongolia, China.,Department of Research and Development, Beijing Jingmeng Stem Cell Technology CO., LTD, Beijing, China
| | - Xiao Yun Wu
- Department of Technology, Stem Cell Medicine Engineering & Technology Research Center of Inner Mongolia, Huhhot, Inner Mongolia, China.,Department of Research and Development, Beijing Jingmeng Stem Cell Technology CO., LTD, Beijing, China
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Mechanism and therapeutic effect of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells in inflammatory bowel disease. Sci Rep 2019; 9:17646. [PMID: 31776475 PMCID: PMC6881332 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-54194-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a persistent and chronic disease that is characterized by destructive gastrointestinal (GI) inflammation. Researchers are trying to identify and develop new and more effective treatments with no side effects. Acute and chronic mouse models of IBD were established using dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) solution. To evaluate the efficacy and mechanism, umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UCMSCs) were obtained from Kunming (KM) mice and humans. In the chronic IBD study, the survival rates of the normal control, model, mouse UCMSC (mUCMSC) and human UCMSC (hUCMSC) groups were 100%, 40%, 86.7%, and 100%, respectively. The histopathological scores of the normal control, intraperitoneal injection, intravenous treatment, and model groups were 0.5 ± 0.30, 5.9 ± 1.10, 8.7 ± 1.39, and 8.8 ± 1.33 (p = 0.021). UCMSCs promoted the expression of the intestinal tight junction protein occludin, downregulated the protein expression of the autophagy marker LC3A/B in colon tissue, and upregulated the expression of VEGF-A and VEGFR-1 at the injured site. This study provides an experimental model for elucidating the therapeutic effects of UCMSCs in IBD. We provide a theoretical basis and method for the clinical treatment of IBD using UCMSCs.
Collapse
|
40
|
Gomzikova MO, James V, Rizvanov AA. Therapeutic Application of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Extracellular Vesicles for Immunomodulation. Front Immunol 2019; 10:2663. [PMID: 31849929 PMCID: PMC6889906 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.02663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The immunosuppressive potential of mesenchymal stem cells has been extensively investigated in many studies in vivo and in vitro. In recent years, a variety preclinical and clinical studies have demonstrated that mesenchymal stem cells ameliorate immune-mediated disorders, including autoimmune diseases. However, to date mesenchymal stem cells have not become a widely used therapeutic agent due to safety challenges, high cost and difficulties in providing long term production. A key mechanism underpinning the immunomodulatory effect of MSCs is the production of paracrine factors including growth factors, cytokines, chemokines, and extracellular vesicles (EVs). MSCs derived EVs have become an attractive therapeutic agent for immunomodulation and treatment of immune-mediated disorders. In addition to many preclinical studies of MSCs derived EVs, their beneficial effects have been observed in patients with both acute graft-vs.-host disease and chronic kidney disease. In this review, we discuss the current findings in the field of MSCs derived EVs-based therapies in immune-mediated disorders and approaches to scale EV production for clinical use.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Marina O Gomzikova
- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia.,M.M. Shemyakin-Yu.A. Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
| | - Victoria James
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
| | - Albert A Rizvanov
- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia.,M.M. Shemyakin-Yu.A. Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.,School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
| |
Collapse
|
41
|
da Costa Gonçalves F, Paz AH. Cell membrane and bioactive factors derived from mesenchymal stromal cells: Cell-free based therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases. World J Stem Cells 2019; 11:618-633. [PMID: 31616539 PMCID: PMC6789183 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v11.i9.618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2019] [Revised: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract associated with multifactorial conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Although the underlying mechanisms of IBD remain unclear, growing evidence has shown that dysregulated immune system reactions in genetically susceptible individuals contribute to mucosal inflammation. However, conventional treatments have been effective in inducing remission of IBD but not in preventing the relapse of them. In this way, mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) therapy has been recognized as a promising treatment for IBD due to their immunomodulatory properties, ability to differentiate into several tissues, and homing to inflammatory sites. Even so, literature is conflicted regarding the location and persistence of MSC in the body after transplantation. For this reason, recent studies have focused on the paracrine effect of the biofactors secreted by MSC, especially in relation to the immunomodulatory potential of soluble factors (cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors) and extracellular vehicles that are involved in cell communication and in the transfer of cellular material, such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Moreover, treatment with interferon-γ, tumor necrosis factor-α, and interleukin-1β causes MSC to express immunomodulatory molecules that mediate the suppression via cell-contact dependent mechanisms. Taken together, we present an overview of the role of bioactive factors and cell membrane proteins derived from MSC as a cell-free therapy that can improve IBD treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fabiany da Costa Gonçalves
- Nephrology and Transplantation, Internal Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, GD 3015, Netherlands
| | - Ana Helena Paz
- Experimental Research Center, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS 90035-903, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Chang YL, Lo HY, Cheng SP, Chang KT, Lin XF, Lee SP, Ma J, Kuo ML, Hsieh MF, Chan CK. Therapeutic Efficacy of Subcutaneous and Intraperitoneal Injections of a Single Dose of Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Acute and Chronic Colitis in a Mouse Model. J Med Biol Eng 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s40846-019-00494-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
|
43
|
Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 enhances the therapeutic effects of MSCs in a dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis models by promoting MSCs homing to murine colons and spleens. Stem Cell Res Ther 2019; 10:267. [PMID: 31443680 PMCID: PMC6708236 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-019-1384-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 08/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Background To investigate the therapeutic effect of intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1-modified mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) induced by dextran sulfate sodium. Methods Primary MSCs and ICAM-1-overexpressing MSCs (C3 cells) were generated in vitro. The IBD mouse model was induced with drinking water containing dextran sulfate sodium for 7 days. For stem cell therapy, mice were randomly assigned to six experimental groups: the control group, IBD group, primary MSC group, C3 group, C3-vector group, and C3-ICAM-1 group. Mice were given a single injection of 1 × 106 primary MSCs or gene-modified MSCs via the tail vein on day 3 of DDS administration. The general conditions of the mice in each group were observed. Additionally, the pathological changes in the colon were observed and scored. Primary MSCs and gene-modified MSCs were stained with the fluorescent dye CM-DIL before injection into the tail vein of mice. The distribution of infused cells in IBD mice was observed in frozen sections. Mechanistically, the polarization of Th1, Th2, Th17, and regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the spleen was determined by flow cytometry. Moreover, the mRNA expression levels of IBD-related immune factors in splenocytes were measured by quantitative PCR. Results A single injection of MSCs promoted general recovery and reduced pathological damage in IBD mice. Additionally, ICAM-1-overexpressing MSCs had stronger therapeutic effects than ICAM-1low MSCs. Furthermore, the in vivo distribution analysis results indicated that a higher number of ICAM-1-overexpressing MSCs homed to the colon and spleen of IBD mice. Moreover, the delivery of ICAM-1 overexpressing MSCs decreased the numbers of Th1 and Th17 cells but increased the number of Tregs in the spleen of IBD mice. The quantitative PCR analysis results revealed that an infusion of ICAM-1-overexpressing MSCs influenced the expression of spleen-derived immune factors by remarkably reducing the mRNA levels of IFN-γ and IL-17A and increasing the mRNA level of Foxp3. Conclusions Our results demonstrate that ICAM-1-modified mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) remarkably alleviate inflammatory damage in IBD mice by promoting MSC homing to the target and immune organs. The findings suggest that ICAM-1 is required to maintain the therapeutic effects of MSCs in IBD treatment and identified a novel role of ICAM-1 in inflammatory diseases. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13287-019-1384-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
Collapse
|
44
|
Song WJ, Li Q, Ryu MO, Nam A, An JH, Jung YC, Ahn JO, Youn HY. Canine adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells pre-treated with TNF-alpha enhance immunomodulatory effects in inflammatory bowel disease in mice. Res Vet Sci 2019; 125:176-184. [PMID: 31247473 PMCID: PMC7111869 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2019.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2018] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Canine inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an intractable autoimmune disorder that results in various gastrointestinal and systemic symptoms. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which release immunomodulatory factors such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)-induced gene/protein 6 (TSG-6) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), have been suggested as an alternative therapeutic option for IBD treatment in veterinary medicine. Furthermore, although it is known that MSCs pre-treated with pro-inflammatory cytokines show enhanced anti-inflammatory properties via the secretion of soluble factors, the underlying mechanisms of IBD remain unclear. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the therapeutic effects and corresponding mechanisms of canine adipose tissue-derived (cAT)-MSCs stimulated with TNF-α in mouse models of IBD. Mice with dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)- or dinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (DNBS)-induced colitis were injected intraperitoneally with cAT-MSCs pre-treated with TNF-α. Colitis severity was assessed and colon tissues were collected for histopathological, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and flow cytometry analysis. cAT-MSCs stimulated with TNF-α secreted higher concentrations of immunomodulatory factors such as TSG-6 and PGE2, which play a key role in inducing phenotypic alterations in macrophages. Consequently, TNF-α-pre-treated cAT-MSCs further regulated colonic inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and IL-10, and ameliorated DSS- or DNBS-induced colitis in mice. Additionally, we demonstrated that M1 macrophages (F4/80+/iNOS+ cells) were decreased in colon tissues from mice treated with TNF-α-pre-treated cAT-MSCs, whereas M2 macrophages (F4/80+/CD206+ cells) were increased. These results may suggest a new cell-based therapeutic option for treating IBD. Canine AT-MSCs stimulated with TNF-α enhanced immunomodulatory factor secretion. TNF-α-stimulated cAT-MSCs showed enhanced anti-inflammatory effects during experimental colitis. TNF-α-stimulated cAT-MSCs induced M2 macrophage phenotypic alterations in the colon. Preconditioning canine AT-MSCs with TNF-α could be applicable to dogs with IBD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Woo-Jin Song
- Laboratory of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, 08826 Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Qiang Li
- Laboratory of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, 08826 Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Min-Ok Ryu
- Laboratory of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, 08826 Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Aryung Nam
- Laboratory of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, 08826 Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Ju-Hyun An
- Laboratory of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, 08826 Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Yun Chan Jung
- Chaon, A-301-3, 240, Pangyoyeok-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13488, Republic of Korea
| | - Jin-Ok Ahn
- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kangwon National University, 24341 Chuncheon, Gangwondo, Republic of Korea
| | - Hwa-Young Youn
- Laboratory of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, 08826 Seoul, Republic of Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
Umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell extracts ameliorate atopic dermatitis in mice by reducing the T cell responses. Sci Rep 2019; 9:6623. [PMID: 31036853 PMCID: PMC6488580 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-42964-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells derived from Wharton’s jelly of the umbilical cord (UC-MSCs) have immunomodulatory properties. The aim of this study was to explore whether extracts of MSCs (MSC-Ex) could augment the low therapeutic efficacy of the whole cells in an Aspergillus fumigatus (Af)-induced atopic dermatitis (AD) model. LPS- or TNF-α/IFN-γ-stimulated keratinocytes (HaCaT cells) were treated with MSC-Ex, and the Af-induced AD model was established in BALB/c mice. In HaCaT cells, MSC-Ex treatment significantly reduced the inflammatory cytokine (IL-6, IL-1β, IL-4, IL-5 and TNF-α), iNOS and NF-κB levels, and upregulated the anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-10 and TGF-β1). In the AD mice, the MSC-Ex group showed greatly reduced dermatitis, and lower clinical symptom scores and IgE levels. The histological dermatitis scores were also markedly lower in the MSC-Ex-treated animals compared with the MSC-treated group. Decreased levels of IFN-γ (Th1) and IL-17 (Th17), IL-4 and IL-13 (Th2) were detected in T cells and the skin tissue from the MSC-Ex treated AD mice. The therapeutic capacity of MSC-Ex was preserved after lyophilization and reconstitution. MSC-Ex treatment reproducibly suppresses dermatitis and inhibits the induction of inflammatory cytokines in the skin of AD mice. MSC-Ex is therefore a potential new treatment agent for AD.
Collapse
|
46
|
Chang YL, Lo HY, Cheng SP, Chang KT, Lin XF, Lee SP, Hsieh MF, Chan CK. Therapeutic effects of a single injection of human umbilical mesenchymal stem cells on acute and chronic colitis in mice. Sci Rep 2019; 9:5832. [PMID: 30967579 PMCID: PMC6456500 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-41910-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Multiple injections of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) have been used for treatment of chronic colitis in mice. We aimed to report the therapeutic effects of a single injection of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) on acute and chronic colitis. Male C57BL/6JNarl mice were divided into control, phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), and hUCMSCs treated groups, respectively. Acute and chronic colitis were induced in the mice (except controls) using 3% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS). The mice in the hUCMSCs group underwent a single injection of hUCMSCs. The disease activity index (DAI), colon length, histology, colon inflammation score, in vivo stem cells images, and blood cytokine levels were recorded. The DAI was significantly higher in the hUCMSCs group than in the control group and lower than in the PBS group on all days. The colon length was significantly longer and the colon inflammation score was significantly lower in the hUCMSCs group than in the PBS group on days 8 and 25. IL17A, Gro-α, MIP-1α, MIP-2, and eotaxin were significantly lower in the hUCMSCs group than in the PBS group on days 8 and 25. Single-injection hUCMSCs improved DSS–induced acute colitis and decreased progression of acute colitis to chronic colitis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu-Lung Chang
- Department of Urology, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li, Taiwan.,Department of Urology, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Translational Medicine Center, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan
| | - Huei-Yu Lo
- Department of Rehabilitation, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Translational Medicine Center, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li, Taiwan
| | - Shun-Ping Cheng
- Department of Rehabilitation, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Translational Medicine Center, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan
| | - Kuo-Ting Chang
- Translational Medicine Center, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan
| | - Xiu-Fang Lin
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li, Taiwan
| | - Sheng-Ping Lee
- Department of Urology, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan
| | - Ming-Fa Hsieh
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li, Taiwan.
| | - Chin-Kan Chan
- Department of Pediatrics, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan. .,Department of Biotechnology, School of Health Technology, Ming Chuan University, Taoyuan, Taiwan. .,Translational Medicine Center, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
| |
Collapse
|
47
|
Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles as Immunomodulatory Therapeutics. Stem Cells Int 2019; 2019:5126156. [PMID: 30936922 PMCID: PMC6413386 DOI: 10.1155/2019/5126156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been reported to possess regulatory functions on immune cells which make them alternative therapeutics for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The interaction between MSCs and immune cells through paracrine factors might be crucial for these immunomodulatory effects of MSCs. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are defined as bilayer membrane structures including exosomes and microvesicles which contain bioactive paracrine molecules affecting the characteristics of target cells. Recently, several studies have revealed that EVs derived from MSCs (MSC-EVs) can reproduce similar therapeutic impacts of parent MSCs; MSC-EVs could regulate proliferation, maturation, polarization, and migration of various immune effector cells and modulate the immune microenvironment depending on the context by delivering inflammatory cytokines, transcription factors, and microRNAs. Therefore, MSC-EVs can be applied as novel and promising tools for the treatment of immune-related disorders to overcome the limitations of conventional cell therapy regarding efficacy and toxicity issues. In this review, we will discuss current insights regarding the major outcomes in the evaluation of MSC-EV function against inflammatory disease models, as well as immune cells.
Collapse
|
48
|
Crain SK, Robinson SR, Thane KE, Davis AM, Meola DM, Barton BA, Yang VK, Hoffman AM. Extracellular Vesicles from Wharton's Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells Suppress CD4 Expressing T Cells Through Transforming Growth Factor Beta and Adenosine Signaling in a Canine Model. Stem Cells Dev 2019; 28:212-226. [PMID: 30412034 DOI: 10.1089/scd.2018.0097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are widely investigated as potential therapeutic agents due to their potent immunomodulatory capacity. Although specific mechanisms by which MSC acts on immune cells are emerging, many questions remain, including the potential of extracellular vesicles (EVs) to mediate biological activities. Canine MSCs are of interest for both veterinary and comparative models of disease and have been shown to suppress CD4pos T cell proliferation. The aim of this study was to determine whether EV isolated from canine Wharton's jelly-derived MSC (WJ-MSC EV) suppresses CD4pos T cell proliferation using biochemical mechanisms previously ascribed to soluble mediators [transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) and adenosine]. WJ-MSC EV exhibited mode of 125 nm diameter, low buoyant density (1.1 g/mL), and expression of EV proteins Alix and TSG101. Functionally, EVs inhibited CD4pos T cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner, which was absent in EV-depleted samples and EVs from non-MSC fibroblasts. EV suppression of CD4pos T cell proliferation was inhibited by a TGF-βRI antagonist, neutralizing antibodies to TGF-β, or A2A adenosine receptor blockade. TGF-β was present on EVs as latent complexes most likely tethered to EV membrane by betaglycan. These data demonstrate that canine WJ-MSC EV utilizes TGF-β and adenosine signaling to suppress proliferation of CD4pos T cell and will enable further investigation into mechanisms of immune cell modulation, as well as refinement of WJ-MSC and their EVs for therapeutic application.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sarah K Crain
- 1 Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, Massachusetts
| | - Sally R Robinson
- 1 Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, Massachusetts
| | - Kristen E Thane
- 1 Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, Massachusetts
| | - Airiel M Davis
- 1 Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, Massachusetts
| | - Dawn M Meola
- 1 Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, Massachusetts
| | - Bruce A Barton
- 2 Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
| | - Vicky K Yang
- 1 Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, Massachusetts
| | - Andrew M Hoffman
- 1 Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, Massachusetts
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Yousefi‐Ahmadipour A, Rashidian A, Mirzaei MR, Farsinejad A, PourMohammadi‐Nejad F, Ghazi‐Khansari M, Ai J, Shirian S, Allahverdi A, Saremi J, Ebrahimi‐Barough S. Combination therapy of mesenchymal stromal cells and sulfasalazine attenuates trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid induced colitis in the rat: The S1P pathway. J Cell Physiol 2018; 234:11078-11091. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.27944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Aliakbar Yousefi‐Ahmadipour
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
| | - Amir Rashidian
- Department of Pharmacology School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
| | - Mohammad Reza Mirzaei
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry Faculty of Medicine Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Rafsanjan Iran
| | - Alireza Farsinejad
- Department of Hematology and Laboratory Sciences Faculty of Allied Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman Iran
| | - Fatemeh PourMohammadi‐Nejad
- Department of Periodontics School of Dentistry, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan Kerman Iran
| | - Mahmoud Ghazi‐Khansari
- Department of Pharmacology School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
| | - Jafar Ai
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
| | - Sadegh Shirian
- Department of Pathology School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University Shahrekord Iran
| | - Amir Allahverdi
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
| | - Jamileh Saremi
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
| | - Somayeh Ebrahimi‐Barough
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
Leyendecker A, Pinheiro CCG, Amano MT, Bueno DF. The Use of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells as Therapeutic Agents for the in vivo Treatment of Immune-Related Diseases: A Systematic Review. Front Immunol 2018; 9:2056. [PMID: 30254638 PMCID: PMC6141714 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.02056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: One of the greatest challenges for medicine is to find a safe and effective treatment for immune-related diseases. However, due to the low efficacy of the treatment available and the occurrence of serious adverse effects, many groups are currently searching for alternatives to the traditional therapy. In this regard, the use of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) represents a great promise for the treatment of a variety of immune-related diseases due to their potent immunomodulatory properties. The main objective of this study is, therefore, to present and summarize, through a systematic review of the literature, in vivo studies in which the efficacy of the administration of hMSCs for the treatment of immune-related diseases was evaluated. Methods: The article search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science databases. Original research articles assessing the therapeutic potential of hMSCs administration for the in vivo treatment immune-related diseases, published from 1984 to December 2017, were selected and evaluated. Results: A total of 132 manuscripts formed the basis of this systematic review. Most of the studies analyzed reported positive results after hMSCs administration. Clinical effects commonly observed include an increase in the survival rates and a reduction in the severity and incidence of the immune-related diseases studied. In addition, hMSCs administration resulted in an inhibition in the proliferation and activation of CD19+ B cells, CD4+ Th1 and Th17 cells, CD8+ T cells, NK cells, macrophages, monocytes, and neutrophils. The clonal expansion of both Bregs and Tregs cells, however, was stimulated. Administration of hMSCs also resulted in a reduction in the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-1, IL-2, IL-12, and IL-17 and in an increase in the levels of immunoregulatory cytokines such as IL-4, IL-10, and IL-13. Conclusions: The results obtained in this study open new avenues for the treatment of immune-related diseases through the administration of hMSCs and emphasize the importance of the conduction of further studies in this area.
Collapse
|