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Urao N, Liu J, Takahashi K, Ganesh G. Hematopoietic Stem Cells in Wound Healing Response. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle) 2022; 11:598-621. [PMID: 34353116 PMCID: PMC9419985 DOI: 10.1089/wound.2021.0065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Significance: Emerging evidence has shown a link between the status of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and wound healing responses. Thus, better understanding HSCs will contribute to further advances in wound healing research. Recent Advances: Myeloid cells such as neutrophils and monocyte-derived macrophages are critical players in the process of wound healing. HSCs actively respond to wound injury and other tissue insults, including infection and produce the effector myeloid cells, and a failing of the HSC response can result in impaired wound healing. Technological advances such as transcriptome at single-cell resolution, epigenetics, three-dimensional imaging, transgenic animals, and animal models, have provided novel concepts of myeloid generation (myelopoiesis) from HSCs, and have revealed cell-intrinsic and -extrinsic mechanisms that can impact HSC functions in the context of health conditions. Critical Issues: The newer concepts include-the programmed cellular fate at a differentiation stage that is used to be considered as the multilineage, the signaling pathways that can activate HSCs directly and indirectly, the mechanisms that can deteriorate HSCs, the roles and remodeling of the surrounding environment for HSCs and their progenitors (the niche). Future Directions: The researches on HSCs, which produce blood cells, should contribute to the development of blood biomarkers predicting a risk of chronic wounds, which may transform clinical practice of wound care with precision medicine for patients at high risk of poor healing.
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- Norifumi Urao
- Department of Pharmacology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA.,Correspondence: Department of Pharmacology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, 766 Irving Avenue, Weiskotten Hall Room 5322, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA
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DPSC Products Accelerate Wound Healing in Diabetic Mice through Induction of SMAD Molecules. Cells 2022; 11:cells11152409. [PMID: 35954256 PMCID: PMC9368341 DOI: 10.3390/cells11152409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Despite advances in diabetic wound care, many amputations are still needed each year due to their diabetic wounds, so a more effective therapy is warranted. Herein, we show that the dental pulp-derived stem cell (DPSC) products are effective in wound healing in diabetic NOD/SCID mice. Our results showed that the topical application of DPSC secretory products accelerated wound closure by inducing faster re-epithelialization, angiogenesis, and recellularization. In addition, the number of neutrophils producing myeloperoxidase, which mediates persisting inflammation, was also reduced. NFκB and its downstream effector molecules like IL-6 cause sustained pro-inflammatory activity and were reduced after the application of DPSC products in the experimental wounds. Moreover, the DPSC products also inhibited the activation of NFκB, and its translocation to the nucleus, by which it initiates the inflammation. Furthermore, the levels of TGF-β, and IL-10, potent anti-inflammatory molecules, were also increased after the addition of DPSC products. Mechanistically, we showed that this wound-healing process was mediated by the upregulation and activation of Smad 1 and 2 molecules. In sum, we have defined the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which DPSC products accelerated diabetic wound closure, which can be used to treat diabetic wounds in the near future.
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Chen S, Li M, Sun J, Wang D, Weng C, Zeng Y, Li Y, Huo S, Huang X, Li S, Zou T, Xu H. Human Umbilical Cord Blood-Derived CD133+CD34+ Cells Protect Retinal Endothelial Cells and Ganglion Cells in X-Irradiated Rats through Angioprotective and Neurotrophic Factors. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:801302. [PMID: 35223834 PMCID: PMC8866877 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.801302] [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: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Radiation retinopathy (RR) is a common complication following radiation therapy of globe, head, and neck malignancies, and is characterized by microangiopathy, neuroretinopathy, and the irreversible loss of visual function. To date, there is no effective treatment for RR. Stem cells have been clinically used to treat retinal degeneration. CD133+CD34+ cells from human umbilical cord blood (hUCB-CD133+CD34+ cells), a subpopulation of hematopoietic stem cells, were applied to determine their protective efficacy on irradiated rat retinas. After X-ray irradiation on the retinas, rats were intravitreally injected with hUCB-CD133+CD34+ cells. Transplantation of hUCB-CD133+CD34+ cells prevented retinal dysfunction 2 weeks post-operation and lasted at least 8 weeks. CD133+CD34+ cells were distributed along the retinal vessel and migrated to the ganglion cell layer. Moreover, grafted CD133+CD34+ cells reduced the apoptosis of endothelial and ganglion cells in irradiated rats and increased the number of survived CD31+ retinal endothelial cells and Brn3a+ ganglion cells at 2 and 4 weeks, respectively, post-operation. Co-culturing of CD133+CD34+ cells or supernatants with irradiated human retinal microvascular endothelial cells (hRECs) in vitro, confirmed that CD133+CD34+ cells ameliorated hREC apoptosis caused by irradiation. Mechanistically, we found that angioprotective mediators and neurotrophic factors were secreted by CD133+CD34+ cells, which might attenuate irradiation-induced injury of retinal endothelial cells and ganglion cells. hUCB-CD133+CD34+ cell transplantation, as a novel treatment, protects retinal endothelial and ganglion cells of X-irradiated rat retinas, possibly through angioprotective and neurotrophic factors.
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- Siyu Chen
- Southwest Hospital/Southwest Eye Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Key Lab of Visual Damage and Regeneration and Restoration of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Southwest Hospital/Southwest Eye Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Key Lab of Visual Damage and Regeneration and Restoration of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Cancer Institute, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Southwest Hospital/Southwest Eye Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Key Lab of Visual Damage and Regeneration and Restoration of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Southwest Hospital/Southwest Eye Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Key Lab of Visual Damage and Regeneration and Restoration of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Southwest Hospital/Southwest Eye Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Key Lab of Visual Damage and Regeneration and Restoration of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Southwest Hospital/Southwest Eye Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Key Lab of Visual Damage and Regeneration and Restoration of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Southwest Hospital/Southwest Eye Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Key Lab of Visual Damage and Regeneration and Restoration of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Southwest Hospital/Southwest Eye Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Key Lab of Visual Damage and Regeneration and Restoration of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Southwest Hospital/Southwest Eye Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Key Lab of Visual Damage and Regeneration and Restoration of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Ting Zou, ; Haiwei Xu,
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- Southwest Hospital/Southwest Eye Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Key Lab of Visual Damage and Regeneration and Restoration of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Ting Zou, ; Haiwei Xu,
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Development of Cutaneous Wound in Diabetic Immunocompromised Mice and Use of Dental Pulp-Derived Stem Cell Product for Healing. Methods Mol Biol 2021. [PMID: 32808255 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-0845-6_3] [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: 10/24/2023]
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Chronic nonhealing wounds impact nearly 15% of Medicare beneficiaries (8.2 million) in the United States costing $28-$32 billion annually. Despite advancement in wound management, approximately 8% of diabetic Medicare beneficiaries have a foot ulcer and 1.8% will have an amputation. The development of a regenerative approach is warranted to save these before-mentioned amputations. To this extent, herein, we describe the detailed methods in generating a type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) condition in immunocompromised mice, inducing cutaneous wound, and application of dental pulp stem cell-derived secretory products for therapeutic assessment. This model helps in evaluating the efficacy of stem cell-based therapy and helps with the investigation of involved mechanisms in impaired cutaneous wound healing caused by hyperglycemic stress due to type 1 diabetes.
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Mankuzhy PD, Ramesh ST, Thirupathi Y, Mohandas PS, Chandra V, Sharma TG. The preclinical and clinical implications of fetal adnexa derived mesenchymal stromal cells in wound healing therapy. Wound Repair Regen 2021; 29:347-369. [PMID: 33721373 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.12911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) isolated from fetal adnexa namely amniotic membrane/epithelium, amniotic fluid and umbilical cord have hogged the limelight in recent times, as a proposed alternative to MSCs from conventional sources. These cells which are identified as being in a developmentally primitive state have many advantages, the most important being the non-invasive nature of their isolation procedures, absence of ethical concerns, proliferation potential, differentiation abilities and low immunogenicity. In the present review, we are focusing on the potential preclinical and clinical applications of different cell types of fetal adnexa, in wound healing therapy. We also discuss the isolation-culture methods, cell surface marker expression, multi-lineage differentiation abilities, immune-modulatory capabilities and their homing property. Different mechanisms involved in the wound healing process and the role of stromal cells in therapeutic wound healing are highlighted. Further, we summarize the findings of the cell delivery systems in skin lesion models and paracrine functions of their secretome in the wound healing process. Overall, this holistic review outlines the research findings of fetal adnexa derived MSCs, their usefulness in wound healing therapy in human as well as in veterinary medicine.
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- Pratheesh D Mankuzhy
- Department of Physiology, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala, India
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- Department of Physiology, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala, India
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- Physiology & Climatology Division, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (Deemed University), Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Consultant Gynecologist, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Meditrina Hospital, Ayathil, Kollam, Kerala, India
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- Physiology & Climatology Division, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (Deemed University), Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Physiology & Climatology Division, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (Deemed University), Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Shafiee S, Heidarpour M, Sabbagh S, Amini E, Saffari H, Dolati S, Meamar R. Stem cell transplantation therapy for diabetic foot ulcer: a narrative review. ASIAN BIOMED 2021; 15:3-18. [PMID: 37551298 PMCID: PMC10388749 DOI: 10.2478/abm-2021-0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease associated with high cardiovascular risk. A vascular complication of diabetes is foot ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcers are prevalent and substantially reduce the quality of life of patients who have them. Currently, diabetic foot ulcer is a major problem for wound care specialists, and its treatment requires considerable health care resources. So far, various therapeutic modalities have been proposed to treat diabetic foot ulcers and one of them is stem cell-based therapy. Stem cell-based therapy has shown great promise for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. This strategy has been shown to be safe and effective in both preclinical and clinical trials. In this review, we provide an overview of the stem cell types and possible beneficial effects of stem cell transplantation therapy for diabetic foot ulcers, and an overview of the current status of stem cell research in both preclinical and clinical trial stages of treatment strategies for diabetic foot ulcers.
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- Sahar Shafiee
- Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan81746-73461, Iran
- Clinical Development Research Center, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch, Isfahan81737-35131, Iran
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- Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan81737-35131, Iran
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- Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan81746-73461, Iran
- Clinical Development Research Center, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch, Isfahan81737-35131, Iran
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- Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan81746-73461, Iran
- Clinical Development Research Center, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch, Isfahan81737-35131, Iran
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- Clinical Development Research Center, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch, Isfahan81737-35131, Iran
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- Clinical Development Research Center, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch, Isfahan81737-35131, Iran
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- Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan81746-73461, Iran
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Nanofiber-expanded human CD34 + cells heal cutaneous wounds in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. Sci Rep 2019; 9:8415. [PMID: 31182750 PMCID: PMC6557810 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-44932-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Despite advances in diabetic wound care, the significant number of amputations that occur every year demands more effective therapeutics. Herein, we offer an aminated polyethersulfone nanofiber-expanded human umbilical cord blood-derived CD34+ cells (henceforth CD34+ cells) effective therapy, tested in cutaneous wounds developed in streptozotocin-induced diabetic NOD/SCID mice. We show that systemic administration of CD34+ cells homed to the wound site and significantly accelerated wound closure. Wound closure was associated with improved re-epithelialization and increased neovascularization; and with decreased sustained pro-inflammatory activity of NF-κB and its downstream effector molecules TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 at the wound bed. This finding was further supported by the observation of a decreased number of myeloperoxidase positive neutrophils, and concomitantly increased levels of IL-10. In addition, improved granulation tissue formation was observed along with higher collagen deposition and myofibroblasts and decreased expressions of MMP-1. Mechanistically, CD34+ cells reduced the level of MMP-1 expression by inhibiting recruitment of NF-κB to the MMP-1 promoter site in dermal fibroblasts. In summary, we provide evidence of a novel nanofiber-expanded CD34+ stem cell therapeutic development for treating diabetic wounds by defining their cellular and molecular mechanisms.
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Advances of Stem Cell Therapeutics in Cutaneous Wound Healing and Regeneration. Mediators Inflamm 2017; 2017:5217967. [PMID: 29213192 PMCID: PMC5682068 DOI: 10.1155/2017/5217967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2017] [Revised: 08/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Cutaneous wound healing is a complex multiple phase process, which overlaps each other, where several growth factors, cytokines, chemokines, and various cells interact in a well-orchestrated manner. However, an imbalance in any of these phases and factors may lead to disruption in harmony of normal wound healing process, resulting in transformation towards chronic nonhealing wounds and abnormal scar formation. Although various therapeutic interventions are available to treat chronic wounds, current wound-care has met with limited success. Progenitor stem cells possess potential therapeutic ability to overcome limitations of the present treatments as it offers accelerated wound repair with tissue regeneration. A substantial number of stem cell therapies for cutaneous wounds are currently under development as a result of encouraging preliminary findings in both preclinical and clinical studies. However, the mechanisms by which these stem cells contribute to the healing process have yet to be elucidated. In this review, we emphasize on the major treatment modalities currently available for the treatment of the wound, role of various interstitial stem cells and exogenous adult stem cells in cutaneous wound healing, and possible mechanisms involved in the healing process.
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Zhou X, Patel D, Sen S, Shanmugam V, Sidawy A, Mishra L, Nguyen BN. Poly-ADP-ribose polymerase inhibition enhances ischemic and diabetic wound healing by promoting angiogenesis. J Vasc Surg 2016; 65:1161-1169. [PMID: 27288104 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.03.407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2015] [Accepted: 03/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Chronic nonhealing wounds are a major health problem for patients in the United States and worldwide. Diabetes and ischemia are two major risk factors behind impaired healing of chronic lower extremity wounds. Poly-ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) is found to be overactivated with both ischemic and diabetic conditions. This study seeks a better understanding of the role of PARP in ischemic and diabetic wound healing, with a specific focus on angiogenesis and vasculogenesis. METHODS Ischemic and diabetic wounds were created in FVB/NJ mice and an in vitro scratch wound model. PARP inhibitor PJ34 was delivered to the animals at 10 mg/kg/d through implanted osmotic pumps or added to the culture medium, respectively. Animal wound healing was assessed by daily digital photographs. Animal wound tissues, peripheral blood, and bone marrow cells were collected at different time points for further analysis with Western blot and flow cytometry. Scratch wound migration and invasion angiogenesis assays were performed using human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Measurements were reported as mean ± standard deviation. Continuous measurements were compared by t-test. P < .05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS A significant increase in PARP activity was observed under ischemic and diabetic conditions that correlated with delayed wound healing and slower HUVEC migration. The beneficial effect of PARP inhibition with PJ34 on ischemic and diabetic wound healing was observed in both animal and in vitro models. In the animal model, the percentage of wound healing was significantly enhanced from 43% ± 6% to 71% ± 9% (P < .05) by day 7 with the addition of PJ34. PARP inhibition promoted angiogenesis at the ischemic and diabetic wound beds as evidenced by significantly higher levels of endothelial cell markers (vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 [VEGFR2] and endothelial nitric oxide synthase) in mice treated with PJ34 compared with controls. Flow cytometry analysis of peripheral blood mononuclear cells showed that PARP inhibition increased mobilization of endothelial progenitor cells (VEGFR2+/CD133+ and VEGFR2+/CD34+) into the systemic circulation. Furthermore, under in vitro hyperglycemia and hypoxia conditions, PARP inhibition enhanced HUVEC migration and invasion in Boyden chamber assays by 80% and 180% (P < .05), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Delayed healing in ischemic and diabetic wounds is caused by PARP hyperactivity, and PARP inhibition significantly enhanced ischemic and diabetic wound healing by promoting angiogenesis.
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- Xin Zhou
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, D.C
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, D.C
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, George Washington University, Washington, D.C
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, George Washington University, Washington, D.C
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, D.C
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, D.C
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, D.C..
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Cretoiu D, Gherghiceanu M, Hummel E, Zimmermann H, Simionescu O, Popescu LM. FIB-SEM tomography of human skin telocytes and their extracellular vesicles. J Cell Mol Med 2016; 19:714-22. [PMID: 25823591 PMCID: PMC4395186 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.12578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2014] [Accepted: 02/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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We have shown in 2012 the existence of telocytes (TCs) in human dermis. TCs were described by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) as interstitial cells located in non-epithelial spaces (stroma) of many organs (see www.telocytes.com). TCs have very long prolongations (tens to hundreds micrometers) named Telopodes (Tps). These Tps have a special conformation with dilated portions named podoms (containing mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum and caveolae) and very thin segments (below resolving power of light microscopy), called podomers. To show the real 3D architecture of TC network, we used the most advanced available electron microscope technology: focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) tomography. Generally, 3D reconstruction of dermal TCs by FIB-SEM tomography revealed the existence of Tps with various conformations: (i) long, flattened irregular veils (ribbon-like segments) with knobs, corresponding to podoms, and (ii) tubular structures (podomers) with uneven calibre because of irregular dilations (knobs) – the podoms. FIB-SEM tomography also showed numerous extracellular vesicles (diameter 438.6 ± 149.1 nm, n = 30) released by a human dermal TC. Our data might be useful for understanding the role(s) of TCs in intercellular signalling and communication, as well as for comprehension of pathologies like scleroderma, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, etc.
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- Dragos Cretoiu
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Victor Babeș National Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania
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Mahadevaiah S, Robinson KG, Kharkar PM, Kiick KL, Akins RE. Decreasing matrix modulus of PEG hydrogels induces a vascular phenotype in human cord blood stem cells. Biomaterials 2015; 62:24-34. [PMID: 26016692 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2015.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2014] [Revised: 05/04/2015] [Accepted: 05/14/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Adult and congenital cardiovascular diseases are significant health problems that are often managed using surgery. Bypass grafting is a principal therapy, but grafts fail at high rates due to hyperplasia, fibrosis, and atherosclerosis. Biocompatible, cellularized materials that attenuate these complications and encourage healthy microvascularization could reduce graft failure, but an improved understanding of biomaterial effects on human stem cells is needed to reach clinical utility. Our group investigates stem-cell-loaded biomaterials for placement along the adventitia of at-risk vessels and grafts. Here, the effects of substrate modulus on human CD34+ stem cells from umbilical cord blood were evaluated. Cells were isolated by immunomagnetic separation and encapsulated in 3, 4, and 6 weight% PEG hydrogels containing 0.032% gelatin and 0.0044% fibronectin. Gels reached moduli of 0.34, 4.5, and 9.1 kPa. Cell viability approached 100%. Cell morphologies appeared similar across gels, but proliferation was significantly lower in 6 wt% gels. Expression profiling using stem cell signaling arrays indicated enhanced self-renewal and differentiation into vascular endothelium among cells in the lower weight percent gels. Thus, modulus was associated with cell proliferation and function. Gels with moduli in the low kilopascal range may be useful in stimulating cell engraftment and microvascularization of graft adventitia.
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- Shruthi Mahadevaiah
- Nemours - Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Department of Biomedical Research, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803, United States; Nemours - Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Critical Care Department, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803, United States
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- Nemours - Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Department of Biomedical Research, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, 201 Du Pont Hall, Newark, DE 19716, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, 201 Du Pont Hall, Newark, DE 19716, United States
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- Nemours - Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Department of Biomedical Research, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803, United States.
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Joseph M, Das M, Kanji S, Lu J, Aggarwal R, Chakroborty D, Sarkar C, Yu H, Mao HQ, Basu S, Pompili VJ, Das H. Retention of stemness and vasculogenic potential of human umbilical cord blood stem cells after repeated expansions on PES-nanofiber matrices. Biomaterials 2014; 35:8566-75. [PMID: 25002260 PMCID: PMC4131920 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2014.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2014] [Accepted: 06/19/2014] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Despite recent advances in cardiovascular medicine, ischemic diseases remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Although stem cell-based therapies for the treatment of ischemic diseases show great promise, limited availability of biologically functional stem cells mired the application of stem cell-based therapies. Previously, we reported a PES-nanofiber based ex vivo stem cell expansion technology, which supports expansion of human umbilical cord blood (UCB)-derived CD133(+)/CD34(+) progenitor cells ∼225 fold. Herein, we show that using similar technology and subsequent re-expansion methods, we can achieve ∼5 million-fold yields within 24 days of the initial seeding. Interestingly, stem cell phenotype was preserved during the course of the multiple expansions. The high level of the stem cell homing receptor, CXCR4 was expressed in the primary expansion cells, and was maintained throughout the course of re-expansions. In addition, re-expanded cells preserved their multi-potential differential capabilities in vitro, such as, endothelial and smooth muscle lineages. Moreover, biological functionality of the re-expanded cells was preserved and was confirmed by a murine hind limb ischemia model for revascularization. These cells could also be genetically modified for enhanced vasculogenesis. Immunohistochemical evidences support enhanced expression of angiogenic factors responsible for this enhanced neovascularization. These data further confirms that nanofiber-based ex-vivo expansion technology can generate sufficient numbers of biologically functional stem cells for potential clinical applications.
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- Matthew Joseph
- Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Whitaker Biomedical Engineering Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
| | - Hiranmoy Das
- Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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