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Tang J, Feng M, Wang D, Zhang L, Yang K. Recent advancement of sonogenetics: A promising noninvasive cellular manipulation by ultrasound. Genes Dis 2024; 11:101112. [PMID: 38947740 PMCID: PMC11214298 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2023.101112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Recent advancements in biomedical research have underscored the importance of noninvasive cellular manipulation techniques. Sonogenetics, a method that uses genetic engineering to produce ultrasound-sensitive proteins in target cells, is gaining prominence along with optogenetics, electrogenetics, and magnetogenetics. Upon stimulation with ultrasound, these proteins trigger a cascade of cellular activities and functions. Unlike traditional ultrasound modalities, sonogenetics offers enhanced spatial selectivity, improving precision and safety in disease treatment. This technology broadens the scope of non-surgical interventions across a wide range of clinical research and therapeutic applications, including neuromodulation, oncologic treatments, stem cell therapy, and beyond. Although current literature predominantly emphasizes ultrasonic neuromodulation, this review offers a comprehensive exploration of sonogenetics. We discuss ultrasound properties, the specific ultrasound-sensitive proteins employed in sonogenetics, and the technique's potential in managing conditions such as neurological disorders, cancer, and ophthalmic diseases, and in stem cell therapies. Our objective is to stimulate fresh perspectives for further research in this promising field.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jin Tang
- Pediatric Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Chongqing 400014, China
- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Pediatric Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Chongqing 400014, China
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Shamel M, Raafat S, El Karim I, Saber S. Photobiomodulation and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound synergistically enhance dental mesenchymal stem cells viability, migration and differentiation: an invitro study. Odontology 2024:10.1007/s10266-024-00920-6. [PMID: 38517569 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-024-00920-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
Abstract
Novel methods and technologies that improve mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) proliferation and differentiation properties are required to increase their clinical efficacy. Photobiomodulation (PBM) and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) are two strategies that can be used to enhance the regenerative properties of dental MSCs. This study evaluated the cytocompatibility and osteo/odontogenic differentiation of dental pulp, periodontal ligament, and gingival MSCs after stimulation by either PBM or LIPUS and their combined effect. MTT assay, cell migration assay, osteo/odontogenic differentiation by AR staining and ALP activity, and expression of osteo/odontogenic markers (OPG, OC, RUNX2, DSPP, DMP1) by RT-qPCR were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA, followed by Tukey's post hoc test, with a p-value of less than 0.05 considered significant. The results showed that combined stimulation by PBM and LIPUS resulted in significantly the highest viability of MSCs, the fastest migration, the most dense AR staining, the most increased ALP activity, and the most elevated levels of osteogenic and odontogenic markers. The synergetic stimulation of PBM and LIPUS can be utilized in cell-based regenerative approaches to promote the properties of dental MSCs.
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- Mohamed Shamel
- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, El Sherouk City, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, El Sherouk City, Egypt
- Dental Science Research Group, Health Research Centre of Excellence, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City, Egypt
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University, Belfast, UK
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- Dental Science Research Group, Health Research Centre of Excellence, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City, Egypt.
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, El Sherouk City, Egypt.
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Kojima Y, Watanabe T, Mizuki F, Izumo N, Nishimura Y. Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Maintains Bone Mass After Withdrawal of Human Parathyroid Hormone in Ovariectomized Mice. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2024; 43:385-395. [PMID: 37994205 DOI: 10.1002/jum.16371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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The intermittent injection of teriparatide, a recombinant fragment of human parathyroid hormone (PTH 1-34), activates anabolic activity on bone turnover. However, the PTH administration period is limited to 2 years. Thus, sequential therapy after discontinuation of PTH is required. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has been widely used for bone fracture healing. In this study, we examined the effects of LIPUS on bone mass after PTH withdrawal in ovariectomized (OVX) model mice. The LIPUS-non-irradiated femoral trabecular bone mineral density (BMD) in the treated after PTH withdrawal was significantly decreased. Meanwhile, the femoral BMD in the OVX + PTH-LIPUS group was remarkably higher than that of the OVX group. Additionally, mRNA expression of Runx2, Osterix, Col1a1, and ALP increased significantly following LIPUS irradiation after PTH withdrawal. These results suggest that LIPUS protected against femoral trabecular BMD loss and up-regulated the osteogenic factors following PTH withdrawal in OVX mice.
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- Yoshitsugu Kojima
- Clinical Pharmacology Research Laboratory, Yokohama University of Pharmacy, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Planning and Product Development Division, Nippon Sigmax Co., Ltd., Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Clinical Pharmacology Research Laboratory, Yokohama University of Pharmacy, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Planning and Product Development Division, Nippon Sigmax Co., Ltd., Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Planning and Product Development Division, Nippon Sigmax Co., Ltd., Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- General Health Medical Research Center, Yokohama University of Pharmacy, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Laboratory of Pharmacotherapy, Yokohama University of Pharmacy, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Planning and Product Development Division, Nippon Sigmax Co., Ltd., Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Qin J, Chen J, Xu H, Xia Y, Tang W, Wang W, Li C, Tang Y, Wang Y. Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Promotes Repair of 4-Vinylcyclohexene Diepoxide-Induced Premature Ovarian Insufficiency in SD Rats. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2022; 77:221-227. [PMID: 34417809 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glab242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) may be more vulnerable to a variety of health risks. To seek a new method to treat the disease, the effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on promoting repair of ovarian injury in female SD rats induced by 4-vinylcyclohexene diepoxide (VCD) were explored in this research. A total of 24 female SD rats were subjected to intraperitoneal injection of VCD to induce POI. Successful modeling was achieved in 22 rats, which were then randomized into VCD + LIPUS group (n = 13) and VCD group (n = 9). The control group (n = 5) was injected with equal normal saline. Hematoxylin and eosin staining, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, Western blot analysis, scanning electron microscope, immunohistochemistry, and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling assay were applied to detect the results. The results indicated that rats in the VCD group showed disorder in the estrous cycle, the number of atresia follicles and apoptosis granulosa cells increased (p < .05). After the LIPUS treatment, the estrous cycle recovered, the number of follicles increased (p < .05), the level of E2 and anti-Müllerian hormone enhanced (p < .05), and the follicle-stimulating hormone decreased (p < .05). The expression of NF-κB p65, TNFα, Bax, ATF4, and caspase-3 in ovarian tissue was significantly decreased (p < .05). These findings showed that LIPUS could promote the repair of the VCD-induced ovarian damage in SD rats, which has the potential to be further applied in the clinic.
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- Juan Qin
- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guiyang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Guizhou Medical University, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, China
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Li S, Xu Z, Wang Z, Xiang J, Zhang T, Lu H. Acceleration of Bone-Tendon Interface Healing by Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Is Mediated by Macrophages. Phys Ther 2021; 101:6131760. [PMID: 33561257 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzab055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has been proven to facilitate bone-tendon interface (BTI) healing and regulate some inflammatory cytokines. However, the role of macrophages, a key type of inflammatory cell, during treatment remains unknown. This study aimed to investigate the role of macrophages in the treatment of BTI injury with LIPUS in a rotator cuff tear animal model. METHODS In this experimental and comparative study, a total of 160 C57BL/6 mature male mice that underwent supraspinatus tendon detachment and repair were randomly assigned to 4 groups: daily ultrasonic treatment and liposomal clodronate (LIPUS+LC), daily ultrasonic treatment and liposomes (LIPUS), daily mock sonication and liposomal clodronate (LC), and daily mock sonication and liposomes (control [CTL]). LIPUS treatment was initiated immediately postoperatively and continued daily until the end of the experimental period. RESULTS The failure load and stiffness of the supraspinatus tendon-humerus junction were significantly higher in the LIPUS group than in the other groups at postoperative weeks 2 and 4, whereas those in the LIPUS+LC and LC groups were lower than those in the CTL group at postoperative week 4. The LIPUS, LIPUS+LC, and LC groups exhibited significantly more fibrocartilage than the CTL group at 2 weeks. Only the LIPUS group had more fibrocartilage than the CTL group at 4 weeks. Micro-computed tomography results indicated that LIPUS treatment could improve the bone quality of the attachment site after both 2 and 4 weeks. When macrophages were depleted by LC, the bone quality-promoting effect of LIPUS treatment was significantly reduced. CONCLUSION The enhancement of BTI healing by LIPUS might be mediated by macrophages. IMPACT In our study, LIPUS treatment appeared to accelerate BTI healing, which was associated with macrophages based on our murine rotator cuff repair model. The expressions of macrophage under LIPUS treatment may offer a potential mechanism to explain BTI healing and the effects of LIPUS on BTI healing.
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- Shengcan Li
- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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