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Zhu S, Liu X, Lu X, Liao Q, Luo H, Tian Y, Cheng X, Jiang Y, Liu G, Chen J. Biomaterials and tissue engineering in traumatic brain injury: novel perspectives on promoting neural regeneration. Neural Regen Res 2024; 19:2157-2174. [PMID: 38488550 PMCID: PMC11034597 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.391179] [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: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2024] Open
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Traumatic brain injury is a serious medical condition that can be attributed to falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries and acts of violence, causing a series of neural injuries and neuropsychiatric symptoms. However, limited accessibility to the injury sites, complicated histological and anatomical structure, intricate cellular and extracellular milieu, lack of regenerative capacity in the native cells, vast variety of damage routes, and the insufficient time available for treatment have restricted the widespread application of several therapeutic methods in cases of central nervous system injury. Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine have emerged as innovative approaches in the field of nerve regeneration. By combining biomaterials, stem cells, and growth factors, these approaches have provided a platform for developing effective treatments for neural injuries, which can offer the potential to restore neural function, improve patient outcomes, and reduce the need for drugs and invasive surgical procedures. Biomaterials have shown advantages in promoting neural development, inhibiting glial scar formation, and providing a suitable biomimetic neural microenvironment, which makes their application promising in the field of neural regeneration. For instance, bioactive scaffolds loaded with stem cells can provide a biocompatible and biodegradable milieu. Furthermore, stem cells-derived exosomes combine the advantages of stem cells, avoid the risk of immune rejection, cooperate with biomaterials to enhance their biological functions, and exert stable functions, thereby inducing angiogenesis and neural regeneration in patients with traumatic brain injury and promoting the recovery of brain function. Unfortunately, biomaterials have shown positive effects in the laboratory, but when similar materials are used in clinical studies of human central nervous system regeneration, their efficacy is unsatisfactory. Here, we review the characteristics and properties of various bioactive materials, followed by the introduction of applications based on biochemistry and cell molecules, and discuss the emerging role of biomaterials in promoting neural regeneration. Further, we summarize the adaptive biomaterials infused with exosomes produced from stem cells and stem cells themselves for the treatment of traumatic brain injury. Finally, we present the main limitations of biomaterials for the treatment of traumatic brain injury and offer insights into their future potential.
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- Shihong Zhu
- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Out-patient Department, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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Amiri M, Kaviari MA, Rostaminasab G, Barimani A, Rezakhani L. A novel cell-free therapy using exosomes in the inner ear regeneration. Tissue Cell 2024; 88:102373. [PMID: 38640600 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2024.102373] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Cellular and molecular alterations associated with hearing loss are now better understood with advances in molecular biology. These changes indicate the participation of distinct damage and stress pathways that are unlikely to be fully addressed by conventional pharmaceutical treatment. Sensorineural hearing loss is a common and debilitating condition for which comprehensive pharmacologic intervention is not available. The complex and diverse molecular pathology that underlies hearing loss currently limits our ability to intervene with small molecules. The present review focuses on the potential for the use of extracellular vesicles in otology. It examines a variety of inner ear diseases and hearing loss that may be treatable using exosomes (EXOs). The role of EXOs as carriers for the treatment of diseases related to the inner ear as well as EXOs as biomarkers for the recognition of diseases related to the ear is discussed.
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- Masoumeh Amiri
- Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Science, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN) Office, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Khomeini and Mohammad Kermanshahi and Farabi Hospitals, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Khomeini and Mohammad Kermanshahi and Farabi Hospitals, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Serrenho I, Ferreira SA, Baltazar G. Preconditioning of MSCs for Acute Neurological Conditions: From Cellular to Functional Impact-A Systematic Review. Cells 2024; 13:845. [PMID: 38786067 PMCID: PMC11119364 DOI: 10.3390/cells13100845] [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: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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This systematic review aims to gather evidence on the mechanisms triggered by diverse preconditioning strategies for mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and their impact on their potential to treat ischemic and traumatic injuries affecting the nervous system. The 52 studies included in this review report nine different types of preconditioning, namely, manipulation of oxygen pressure, exposure to chemical substances, lesion mediators or inflammatory factors, usage of ultrasound, magnetic fields or biomechanical forces, and culture in scaffolds or 3D cultures. All these preconditioning strategies were reported to interfere with cellular pathways that influence MSCs' survival and migration, alter MSCs' phenotype, and modulate the secretome and proteome of these cells, among others. The effects on MSCs' phenotype and characteristics influenced MSCs' performance in models of injury, namely by increasing the homing and integration of the cells in the lesioned area and inducing the secretion of growth factors and cytokines. The administration of preconditioned MSCs promoted tissue regeneration, reduced neuroinflammation, and increased angiogenesis and myelinization in rodent models of stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. These effects were also translated into improved cognitive and motor functions, suggesting an increased therapeutic potential of MSCs after preconditioning. Importantly, none of the studies reported adverse effects or less therapeutic potential with these strategies. Overall, we can conclude that all the preconditioning strategies included in this review can stimulate pathways that relate to the therapeutic effects of MSCs. Thus, it would be interesting to explore whether combining different preconditioning strategies can further boost the reparative effects of MSCs, solving some limitations of MSCs' therapy, namely donor-associated variability.
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- Inês Serrenho
- Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde (CICS-UBI), Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (I.S.); (S.A.F.)
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- Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde (CICS-UBI), Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (I.S.); (S.A.F.)
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- Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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Zhang L, Zhou X, Zhao J, Wang X. Research hotspots and frontiers of preconditioning in cerebral ischemia: A bibliometric analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24757. [PMID: 38317957 PMCID: PMC10839892 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24757] [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: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Background Preconditioning is a promising strategy against ischemic brain injury, and numerous studies in vitro and in vivo have demonstrated its neuroprotective effects. However, at present there is no bibliometric analysis of preconditioning in cerebral ischemia. Therefore, a comprehensive overview of the current status, hot spots, and emerging trends in this research field is necessary. Materials and methods Studies on preconditioning in cerebral ischemia from January 1999-December 2022 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database. CiteSpace was used for data mining and visual analysis. Results A total of 1738 papers on preconditioning in cerebral ischemia were included in the study. The annual publications showed an upwards and then downwards trend but currently remain high in terms of annual publications. The US was the leading country, followed by China, the most active country in recent years. Capital Medical University published the largest number of articles. Perez-Pinzon, Miguel A contributed the most publications, while KITAGAWA K was the most cited author. The focus of the study covered three areas: (1) relevant diseases and experimental models, (2) types of preconditioning and stimuli, and (3) mechanisms of ischemic tolerance. Remote ischemic preconditioning, preconditioning of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), and inflammation are the frontiers of research in this field. Conclusion Our study provides a visual and scientific overview of research on preconditioning in cerebral ischemia, providing valuable information and new directions for researchers.
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- Long Zhang
- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zibo TCM-Integrated Hospital, Zibo ,255026, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
- Experimental Center, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
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- Division of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250001, China
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Essawy Essawy A, Abou-ElNaga OA, Mehanna RA, Badae NM, Elsawy ES, Soffar AA. Comparing the effect of intravenous versus intracranial grafting of mesenchymal stem cells against parkinsonism in a rat model: Behavioral, biochemical, pathological and immunohistochemical studies. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296297. [PMID: 38349932 PMCID: PMC10863851 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases worldwide. Currently applied therapeutic protocols are limited to improve the motor functions of patients. Therefore, seeking alternative regimes with better therapeutic impact is crucial. This study aims to validate the therapeutic impact of mesenchymal stem cell injection using two delivery methods, intracranial administration and intravenous administration, on rotenone (ROT)-induced PD model in rats. Our work included behavioral, biochemical, histological, and molecular investigations. Open field test (OFT) and rotarod tests were applied. Important oxidative stress, antioxidant and proinflammatory markers were monitored. Substantia Nigra and Striatum tissues were examined histologically and the molecular expression of DOPA decarboxylase, Tyrosine hydroxylase, and α-synuclein in neurons in these tissues were investigated. Our results showed that MSC grafting improved motor and memory impairments and oxidative stress status that were observed after ROT administration. Additionally, BM-MSCs application restored SOD and CAT activities and the levels of DA, L-Dopa, IL6, IL1β, and TNFα. Moreover, MSC grafting overwhelmed the pathological changes induced by ROT and normalized the expression of Tyrosine hydroxylase, DOPA decarboxylase, and α-synuclein towards the control values in the Nigral and Striatal tissues of male rats. Conclusively, both administration routes improved motor function, protection of the nigrostriatal system, and improved striatal dopamine release. The observed beneficial effect of applying MSCs suggests potential benefits in clinical applications. No significant differences in the outcomes of the treatment would favor a certain way of MSC application over the other. However, the intravenous delivery method seems to be safer and more feasible compared to the intrastriatal method.
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- Amina Essawy Essawy
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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da Silva AV, Serrenho I, Araújo B, Carvalho AM, Baltazar G. Secretome as a Tool to Treat Neurological Conditions: Are We Ready? Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16544. [PMID: 38003733 PMCID: PMC10671352 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216544] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Due to their characteristics, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are considered a potential therapy for brain tissue injury or degeneration. Nevertheless, despite the promising results observed, there has been a growing interest in the use of cell-free therapies in regenerative medicine, such as the use of stem cell secretome. This review provides an in-depth compilation of data regarding the secretome composition, protocols used for its preparation, as well as existing information on the impact of secretome administration on various brain conditions, pointing out gaps and highlighting relevant findings. Moreover, due to the ability of MSCs to respond differently depending on their microenvironment, preconditioning of MSCs has been used to modulate their composition and, consequently, their therapeutic potential. The different strategies used to modulate the MSC secretome were also reviewed. Although secretome administration was effective in improving functional impairments, regeneration, neuroprotection, and reducing inflammation in brain tissue, a high variability in secretome preparation and administration was identified, compromising the transposition of preclinical data to clinical studies. Indeed, there are no reports of the use of secretome in clinical trials. Despite the existing limitations and lack of clinical data, secretome administration is a potential tool for the treatment of various diseases that impact the CNS.
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- Andreia Valente da Silva
- Health Sciences Research Center (CICS-UBI), University of Beira Interior, 6201-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- Health Sciences Research Center (CICS-UBI), University of Beira Interior, 6201-506 Covilhã, Portugal
- Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology (CNC-UC), University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Health Sciences Research Center (CICS-UBI), University of Beira Interior, 6201-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- Health Sciences Research Center (CICS-UBI), University of Beira Interior, 6201-506 Covilhã, Portugal
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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Salikhova DI, Golovicheva VV, Fatkhudinov TK, Shevtsova YA, Soboleva AG, Goryunov KV, Dyakonov AS, Mokroysova VO, Mingaleva NS, Shedenkova MO, Makhnach OV, Kutsev SI, Chekhonin VP, Silachev DN, Goldshtein DV. Therapeutic Efficiency of Proteins Secreted by Glial Progenitor Cells in a Rat Model of Traumatic Brain Injury. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12341. [PMID: 37569717 PMCID: PMC10419112 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512341] [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: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Traumatic brain injuries account for 30-50% of all physical traumas and are the most common pathological diseases of the brain. Mechanical damage of brain tissue leads to the disruption of the blood-brain barrier and the massive death of neuronal, glial, and endothelial cells. These events trigger a neuroinflammatory response and neurodegenerative processes locally and in distant parts of the brain and promote cognitive impairment. Effective instruments to restore neural tissue in traumatic brain injury are lacking. Glial cells are the main auxiliary cells of the nervous system, supporting homeostasis and ensuring the protection of neurons through contact and paracrine mechanisms. The glial cells' secretome may be considered as a means to support the regeneration of nervous tissue. Consequently, this study focused on the therapeutic efficiency of composite proteins with a molecular weight of 5-100 kDa secreted by glial progenitor cells in a rat model of traumatic brain injury. The characterization of proteins below 100 kDa secreted by glial progenitor cells was evaluated by proteomic analysis. Therapeutic effects were assessed by neurological outcomes, measurement of the damage volume by MRI, and an evaluation of the neurodegenerative, apoptotic, and inflammation markers in different areas of the brain. Intranasal infusions of the composite protein product facilitated the functional recovery of the experimental animals by decreasing the inflammation and apoptotic processes, preventing neurodegenerative processes by reducing the amounts of phosphorylated Tau isoforms Ser396 and Thr205. Consistently, our findings support the further consideration of glial secretomes for clinical use in TBI, notably in such aspects as dose-dependent effects and standardization.
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- Diana I. Salikhova
- Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (T.K.F.); (A.G.S.); (M.O.S.); (D.V.G.)
- Research Centre for Medical Genetics, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.D.); (V.O.M.); (N.S.M.); (O.V.M.); (S.I.K.)
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- A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119992 Moscow, Russia;
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- Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (T.K.F.); (A.G.S.); (M.O.S.); (D.V.G.)
- Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology of Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution “Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery”, 117418 Moscow, Russia
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- V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, 117997 Moscow, Russia; (Y.A.S.); (K.V.G.)
- Faculty of Bioengineering and Bioinformatics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119234 Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (T.K.F.); (A.G.S.); (M.O.S.); (D.V.G.)
- Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology of Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution “Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery”, 117418 Moscow, Russia
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- V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, 117997 Moscow, Russia; (Y.A.S.); (K.V.G.)
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- Research Centre for Medical Genetics, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.D.); (V.O.M.); (N.S.M.); (O.V.M.); (S.I.K.)
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- Research Centre for Medical Genetics, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.D.); (V.O.M.); (N.S.M.); (O.V.M.); (S.I.K.)
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- Research Centre for Medical Genetics, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.D.); (V.O.M.); (N.S.M.); (O.V.M.); (S.I.K.)
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- Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (T.K.F.); (A.G.S.); (M.O.S.); (D.V.G.)
- Research Centre for Medical Genetics, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.D.); (V.O.M.); (N.S.M.); (O.V.M.); (S.I.K.)
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- Research Centre for Medical Genetics, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.D.); (V.O.M.); (N.S.M.); (O.V.M.); (S.I.K.)
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- Research Centre for Medical Genetics, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.D.); (V.O.M.); (N.S.M.); (O.V.M.); (S.I.K.)
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- Serbsky State Scientific Center for Social and Forensic Psychiatry, 119034 Moscow, Russia;
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- A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119992 Moscow, Russia;
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- Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (T.K.F.); (A.G.S.); (M.O.S.); (D.V.G.)
- Research Centre for Medical Genetics, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.D.); (V.O.M.); (N.S.M.); (O.V.M.); (S.I.K.)
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Yang ZL, Liang ZY, Lin YK, Lin FB, Rao J, Xu XJ, Wang CH, Chen CM. Efficacy of extracellular vesicles of different cell origins in traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1147194. [PMID: 37065922 PMCID: PMC10090410 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1147194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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BackgroundThere was still no effective treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI). Recently, many preclinical studies had shown promising efficacy of extracellular vesicles (EVs) from various cell sources. Our aim was to compare which cell-derived EVs were most effective in treating TBI through a network meta-analysis.MethodsWe searched four databases and screened various cell-derived EVs for use in preclinical studies of TBI treatment. A systematic review and network meta-analysis were conducted for two outcome indicators, modified Neurological Severity Score (mNSS) and Morris Water Maze (MWM), and they were ranked by the surface under the cumulative ranking curves (SUCRA). Bias risk assessment was performed with SYRCLE. R software (version 4.1.3, Boston, MA, USA) was used for data analysis.ResultsA total of 20 studies were included in this study, involving 383 animals. Astrocyte-derived extracellular vesicles (AEVs) ranked first in response to mNSS at day 1 (SUCRA: 0.26%), day 3 (SUCRA: 16.32%), and day 7 (SUCRA: 9.64%) post-TBI. Extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCEVs) were most effective in mNSS assessment on day 14 (SUCRA: 21.94%) and day 28 (SUCRA: 6.26%), as well as MWM’s escape latency (SUCRA: 6.16%) and time spent in the target quadrant (SUCRA: 86.52%). The result of mNSS analysis on day 21 showed that neural stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (NSCEVs) had the best curative effect (SUCRA: 6.76%).ConclusionAEVs may be the best choice to improve early mNSS recovery after TBI. The efficacy of MSCEVs may be the best in the late mNSS and MWM after TBI.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42023377350.
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Fang Y, Qiu W, Li X, Jin Q, Yan H, Yu N, Zhao J, Tan Y, Zhao Z. A combination of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells and monosialotetrahexosy 1 ganglioside alleviates neuroinflammation in traumatic brain injury. Exp Brain Res 2023; 241:713-726. [PMID: 36694046 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-023-06554-4] [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: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Neuro-inflammation and activated microglia play important roles in neuron damage in the traumatic brain injury (TBI). In this study, we determined the effect of neural network reconstruction after human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UMSCs) combined with monosialotetrahexosy 1 ganglioside (GM1) transplantation and the effect on the neuro-inflammation and polarization of microglia in a rat model of TBI, which was established in male rats using a fluid percussion brain injury device. Rats survived until day 7 after TBI were randomly treated with normal control (NC), saline (NS), GM1, UMSCs, and GM1 plus UMSCs. Modified neurological severity score (mNSS) was assessed on days 7 and 14, and the brain tissue of the injured region was collected. Immunofluorescence, RT-PCR, and western blot analysis found that inhibitory neuro-inflammatory cytokines TGF-β and CD163 protein expression levels in injured brain tissues were significantly increased in rats treated with GM1 + UMSCs, GM1, or UMSCs and were up-regulated compared to saline-treated rats. Neuro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6, COX-2 and iNOS protein expressions were down-regulated compared to rats treated with saline. The protein expression levels of NE, NF-200, MAP-2 and β-tubulin III were increased in the injured brain tissues from rats treated with GM1 + UMSCs, or GM1 and UMSCs alone compared to those in the rats treated with NS. The protein expression levels in rats treated with GM1 plus UMSCs were most significant on day 7 following UMSC transplantation. The rats treated with GM1 plus UMSCs had the lowest mNSS compared with that in the other groups. These data suggest that UMSCs and GM1 promote neural network reconstruction and reduce the neuro-inflammation and neurodegeneration through coordinating injury local immune inflammatory microenvironment to promote the recovery of neurological functions in the TBI.
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- Yanwei Fang
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 215 Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neonatology, Hebei Children's Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 215 Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 215 Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 215 Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 215 Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 215 Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Qilu Cell Therapy Engineering Technology Co., Ltd. Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 215 Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
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Secretome of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells as a Possible Innovative Therapeutic Tool in Facial Nerve Injury Treatment. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 2023:8427200. [PMID: 36691473 PMCID: PMC9867597 DOI: 10.1155/2023/8427200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Facial nerve palsy is a serious neurological condition that strongly affects patient everyday life. Standard treatments provide insufficient improvement and are burdened with the risk of severe complications, e.g., facial synkinesis. Mesenchymal stromal cell-based therapies are a novel and extensively developed field which offers new treatment approaches with promising results in regards to the nervous tissue regeneration. The potential of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to aid the regeneration of damaged nerves has been demonstrated in several preclinical models, as well as in several clinical trials. However, therapies based on cell transplantation are difficult to standardize in the manner similar to that of routine clinical practices. On the other hand, treatments based on mesenchymal stromal cell secretome harness the proregenerative features of mesenchymal stromal cells but relay on a product with measurable parameters that can be put through standardization procedures and deliver a fully controllable end-product. Utilization of mesenchymal stromal cell secretome allows the controlled dosage and standardization of the components to maximize the therapeutic potential and ensure safety of the end-product.
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Rauchman SH, Zubair A, Jacob B, Rauchman D, Pinkhasov A, Placantonakis DG, Reiss AB. Traumatic brain injury: Mechanisms, manifestations, and visual sequelae. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1090672. [PMID: 36908792 PMCID: PMC9995859 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1090672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results when external physical forces impact the head with sufficient intensity to cause damage to the brain. TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe and may have long-term consequences including visual difficulties, cognitive deficits, headache, pain, sleep disturbances, and post-traumatic epilepsy. Disruption of the normal functioning of the brain leads to a cascade of effects with molecular and anatomical changes, persistent neuronal hyperexcitation, neuroinflammation, and neuronal loss. Destructive processes that occur at the cellular and molecular level lead to inflammation, oxidative stress, calcium dysregulation, and apoptosis. Vascular damage, ischemia and loss of blood brain barrier integrity contribute to destruction of brain tissue. This review focuses on the cellular damage incited during TBI and the frequently life-altering lasting effects of this destruction on vision, cognition, balance, and sleep. The wide range of visual complaints associated with TBI are addressed and repair processes where there is potential for intervention and neuronal preservation are highlighted.
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- NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY, United States
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- NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY, United States
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
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- NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY, United States
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- NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY, United States
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Liu XY, Chang ZH, Chen C, Liang J, Shi JX, Fan X, Shao Q, Meng WW, Wang JJ, Li XH. 3D printing of injury-preconditioned secretome/collagen/heparan sulfate scaffolds for neurological recovery after traumatic brain injury in rats. Stem Cell Res Ther 2022; 13:525. [PMID: 36536463 PMCID: PMC9764714 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-022-03208-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can include physical disability and even death. The development of effective therapies to promote neurological recovery is still a challenging problem. 3D-printed biomaterials are considered to have a promising future in TBI repair. The injury-preconditioned secretome derived from human umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem cells showed better stability in neurological recovery after TBI. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that a biological scaffold loaded with an injury-preconditioned secretome could facilitate neural network reconstruction after TBI. METHODS In this study, we fabricated injury-preconditioned secretome/collagen/heparan sulfate scaffolds by 3D printing. The scaffold structure and porosity were examined by scanning electron microscopy and HE staining. The cytocompatibility of the scaffolds was characterized by MTT analysis, HE staining and electron microscopy. The modified Neurological Severity Score (mNSS), Morris water maze (MWM), and motor evoked potential (MEP) were used to examine the recovery of cognitive and locomotor function after TBI in rats. HE staining, silver staining, Nissl staining, immunofluorescence, and transmission electron microscopy were used to detect the reconstruction of neural structures and pathophysiological processes. The biocompatibility of the scaffolds in vivo was characterized by tolerance exposure and liver/kidney function assays. RESULTS The excellent mechanical and porosity characteristics of the composite scaffold allowed it to efficiently regulate the secretome release rate. MTT and cell adhesion assays demonstrated that the scaffold loaded with the injury-preconditioned secretome (3D-CH-IB-ST) had better cytocompatibility than that loaded with the normal secretome (3D-CH-ST). In the rat TBI model, cognitive and locomotor function including mNSS, MWM, and MEP clearly improved when the scaffold was transplanted into the damage site. There is a significant improvement in nerve tissue at the site of lesion. More abundant endogenous neurons with nerve fibers, synaptic structures, and myelin sheaths were observed in the 3D-CH-IB-ST group. Furthermore, the apoptotic response and neuroinflammation were significantly reduced and functional vessels were observed at the injury site. Good exposure tolerance in vivo demonstrated favorable biocompatibility of the scaffold. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrated that injury-preconditioned secretome/collagen/heparan sulfate scaffolds fabricated by 3D printing promoted neurological recovery after TBI by reconstructing neural networks, suggesting that the implantation of the scaffolds could be a novel way to alleviate brain damage following TBI.
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- Xiao-Yin Liu
- grid.33763.320000 0004 1761 2484Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China ,grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan China
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- grid.33763.320000 0004 1761 2484Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- grid.33763.320000 0004 1761 2484Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China ,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Characteristic Medical Center of People’s Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, 300162 China
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- grid.33763.320000 0004 1761 2484Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- grid.33763.320000 0004 1761 2484Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- grid.33763.320000 0004 1761 2484Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- grid.33763.320000 0004 1761 2484Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- grid.33763.320000 0004 1761 2484Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Characteristic Medical Center of People’s Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, 300162 China
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- grid.33763.320000 0004 1761 2484Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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Guo Z, Zhang Y, Yan F. Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Based Therapies for Pulmonary Fibrosis. DNA Cell Biol 2022; 41:951-965. [DOI: 10.1089/dna.2022.0327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Zhihou Guo
- Stem Cell Lab, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Center for Molecular Diagnosis and Therapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Center for Molecular Diagnosis and Therapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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Chetty S, Yarani R, Swaminathan G, Primavera R, Regmi S, Rai S, Zhong J, Ganguly A, Thakor AS. Umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal cells—from bench to bedside. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:1006295. [PMID: 36313578 PMCID: PMC9597686 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.1006295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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In recent years, mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have generated a lot of attention due to their paracrine and immuno-modulatory properties. mesenchymal stromal cells derived from the umbilical cord (UC) are becoming increasingly recognized as having increased therapeutic potential when compared to mesenchymal stromal cells from other sources. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the various compartments of umbilical cord tissue from which mesenchymal stromal cells can be isolated, the differences and similarities with respect to their regenerative and immuno-modulatory properties, as well as the single cell transcriptomic profiles of in vitro expanded and freshly isolated umbilical cord-mesenchymal stromal cells. In addition, we discuss the therapeutic potential and biodistribution of umbilical cord-mesenchymal stromal cells following systemic administration while providing an overview of pre-clinical and clinical trials involving umbilical cord-mesenchymal stromal cells and their associated secretome and extracellular vesicles (EVs). The clinical applications of umbilical cord-mesenchymal stromal cells are also discussed, especially in relation to obstacles and potential solutions for their effective translation from bench to bedside.
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- Shashank Chetty
- Interventional Radiology Innovation at Stanford (IRIS), Stanford University, Department of Radiology, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Interventional Radiology Innovation at Stanford (IRIS), Stanford University, Department of Radiology, Palo Alto, CA, United States
- Translational Type 1 Diabetes Research, Department of Clinical, Research, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Gentofte, Denmark
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- Interventional Radiology Innovation at Stanford (IRIS), Stanford University, Department of Radiology, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Interventional Radiology Innovation at Stanford (IRIS), Stanford University, Department of Radiology, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Interventional Radiology Innovation at Stanford (IRIS), Stanford University, Department of Radiology, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Interventional Radiology Innovation at Stanford (IRIS), Stanford University, Department of Radiology, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Interventional Radiology Innovation at Stanford (IRIS), Stanford University, Department of Radiology, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Interventional Radiology Innovation at Stanford (IRIS), Stanford University, Department of Radiology, Palo Alto, CA, United States
- *Correspondence: Avnesh S Thakor,
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Liu X, Zhang G, Wei P, Hao L, Zhong L, Zhong K, Liu C, Liu P, Feng Q, Wang S, Zhang J, Tian R, Zhou L. 3D-printed collagen/silk fibroin/secretome derived from bFGF-pretreated HUCMSCs scaffolds enhanced therapeutic ability in canines traumatic brain injury model. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:995099. [PMID: 36091465 PMCID: PMC9449499 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.995099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The regeneration of brain tissue poses a great challenge because of the limited self-regenerative capabilities of neurons after traumatic brain injury (TBI). For this purpose, 3D-printed collagen/silk fibroin/secretome derived from human umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem cells (HUCMSCs) pretreated with bFGF scaffolds (3D-CS-bFGF-ST) at a low temperature were prepared in this study. From an in vitro perspective, 3D-CS-bFGF-ST showed good biodegradation, appropriate mechanical properties, and good biocompatibility. In regard to vivo, during the tissue remodelling processes of TBI, the regeneration of brain tissues was obviously faster in the 3D-CS-bFGF-ST group than in the other two groups (3D-printed collagen/silk fibroin/secretome derived from human umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem cells (3D-CS-ST) group and TBI group) by motor assay, histological analysis, and immunofluorescence assay. Satisfactory regeneration was achieved in the two 3D-printed scaffold-based groups at 6 months postsurgery, while the 3D-CS-bFGF-ST group showed a better outcome than the 3D-CS-ST group.
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- Xiaoyin Liu
- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First People’s Hospital of Long Quan yi District, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Liao Cheng The Third People’s Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
- *Correspondence: Jianyong Zhang, ; Rui Tian, ; Liangxue Zhou,
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Jianyong Zhang, ; Rui Tian, ; Liangxue Zhou,
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Jianyong Zhang, ; Rui Tian, ; Liangxue Zhou,
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Pischiutta F, Caruso E, Cavaleiro H, Salgado AJ, Loane DJ, Zanier ER. Mesenchymal stromal cell secretome for traumatic brain injury: Focus on immunomodulatory action. Exp Neurol 2022; 357:114199. [PMID: 35952763 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2022.114199] [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: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
The severity and long-term consequences of brain damage in traumatic brain injured (TBI) patients urgently calls for better neuroprotective/neuroreparative strategies for this devastating disorder. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) hold great promise and have been shown to confer neuroprotection in experimental TBI, mainly through paracrine mechanisms via secreted bioactive factors (i.e. secretome), which indicates significant potential for a cell-free neuroprotective approach. The secretome is composed of cytokines, chemokines, growth factors, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, metabolites, and extracellular vesicles; it may offer advantages over MSCs in terms of delivery, safety, and variability of therapeutic response for brain injury. Immunomodulation by molecular factors secreted by MSCs is considered to be a key mechanism involved in their multi-potential therapeutic effects. Regulated neuroinflammation is required for healthy remodeling of central nervous system during development and adulthood. Moreover, immune cells and their secreted factors can also contribute to tissue repair and neurological recovery following acute brain injury. However, a chronic and maladaptive neuroinflammatory response can exacerbate TBI and contribute to progressive neurodegeneration and long-term neurological impairments. Here, we review the evidence for MSC-derived secretome as a therapy for TBI. Our framework incorporates a detailed analysis of in vitro and in vivo studies investigating the effects of the secretome on clinically relevant neurological and histopathological outcomes. We also describe the activation of immune cells after TBI and the immunomodulatory properties exerted by mediators released in the secretome. We then describe how ageing modifies central and systemic immune responses to TBI and discuss challenges and opportunities of developing secretome based neuroprotective therapies for elderly TBI populations. Finally, strategies aimed at modulating the secretome in order to boost its efficacy for TBI will also be discussed.
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- Francesca Pischiutta
- Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Department of Neuroscience, Milan, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Department of Neuroscience, Milan, Italy; Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Department of Neuroscience, Milan, Italy; Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal; Stemmatters, Biotechnology and Regenerative Medicine, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Department of Neuroscience, Milan, Italy.
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Ye YC, Chang ZH, Wang P, Wang YW, Liang J, Chen C, Wang JJ, Sun HT, Wang Y, Li XH. Infarct-preconditioning exosomes of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells promoted vascular remodeling and neurological recovery after stroke in rats. Stem Cell Res Ther 2022; 13:378. [PMID: 35902882 PMCID: PMC9330700 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-022-03083-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide, resulting in severe damage to the central nervous system and disrupting neurological functions. There is no effective therapy for promoting neurological recovery. Growing evidence suggests that the composition of exosomes from different microenvironments may benefit stroke. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that exosomes secreted in response to infarction microenvironment could have further therapeutic effects. Methods In our study, cerebral infarct tissue extracts were used to pretreat umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UCMSC). Infarct-preconditioned exosomes were injected into rats via tail vein after middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). The effect of infarct-preconditioned exosomes on the neurological recovery of rats was examined using Tunel assay, 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) assay, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) analyses, modified Neurological Severity Score (mNSS), Morris water maze (MWM), and vascular remodeling analysis. Mi-RNA sequencing and functional enrichment analysis were used to validate the signal pathway involved in the effect of infarct-preconditioned exosomes. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were co-cultured with the isolated exosomes. Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay, scratch healing, and Western blot analysis were used to detect the biological behavior of HUVECs. Results The results showed that compared with normal exosomes, infarct-preconditioned exosomes further promoted vascular remodeling and recovery of neurological function after stroke. The function of upregulated miRNAs and their target genes which is beneficial to vascular smooth muscle cells verified the importance of vascular remodeling in improving stroke. Better resistance to oxygen–glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R), reduced apoptosis, and enhanced migration were observed in infarct-preconditioned exosomes-treated umbilical vein endothelial cells. Conclusions Our results demonstrated that infarct-preconditioned exosomes promoted neurological recovery after stroke by enhancing vascular endothelial remodeling, suggested that infarct-preconditioned exosomes could be a novel way to alleviate brain damage following a stroke. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13287-022-03083-9.
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- Yi-Chao Ye
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Characteristic Medical Center of People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, 300162, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Health Management Department, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300299, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Characteristic Medical Center of People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, 300162, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Characteristic Medical Center of People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, 300162, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Characteristic Medical Center of People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, 300162, China
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- Neurology Department, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300299, China.
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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Qu M, Xing F, Xing N. Mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of cognitive impairment caused by neurological diseases. Biotechnol Lett 2022; 44:903-916. [PMID: 35809141 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-022-03274-7] [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: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
Abstract
Patients with neurological diseases often have cognitive impairment, which creates a substantial emotional and economic burden for patients and their families. This issue urgently needs to be addressed. The pathological mechanism of this cognitive impairment is a complicated process that involves a variety of cells and molecules, central nervous system inflammatory reactions, oxidative stress, free radical damage and nerve protection factor-related metabolic disorders. Traditional treatments include neuroprotective agents and analgesic therapy. However, analgesic therapy cannot improve cognitive function, and the blood-brain barrier (BBB) largely blocks neuroprotective agents from entering the central nervous system; therefore, it is very important to find a more effective treatment. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic and immunomodulatory properties and have been proven to play an important role in the treatment of many neurodegenerative diseases. Most importantly, MSCs are likely to cross the BBB. Therefore, MSC therapy is regarded as an important means of ameliorating neurological impairment. The purpose of this review is to summarize recent researches on the treatment of cognitive dysfunction caused by neurological diseases with MSCs.
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- Mingcui Qu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, China.
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Liu X, Zhang G, Wei P, Zhong L, Chen Y, Zhang J, Chen X, Zhou L. 3D-printed collagen/chitosan/secretome derived from HUCMSCs scaffolds for efficient neural network reconstruction in canines with traumatic brain injury. Regen Biomater 2022; 9:rbac043. [PMID: 35855109 PMCID: PMC9290528 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbac043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The secretome secreted by stem cells and bioactive material has emerged as a promising therapeutic choice for traumatic brain injury (TBI). We aimed to determine the effect of 3D-printed collagen/chitosan/secretome derived from human umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem cells scaffolds (3D-CC-ST) on the injured tissue regeneration process. 3D-CC-ST was performed using 3D printing technology at a low temperature (−20°C), and the physical properties and degeneration rate were measured. The utilization of low temperature contributed to a higher cytocompatibility of fabricating porous 3D architectures that provide a homogeneous distribution of cells. Immediately after the establishment of the canine TBI model, 3D-CC-ST and 3D-CC (3D-printed collagen/chitosan scaffolds) were implanted into the cavity of TBI. Following implantation of scaffolds, neurological examination and motor evoked potential detection were performed to analyze locomotor function recovery. Histological and immunofluorescence staining were performed to evaluate neuro-regeneration. The group treated with 3D-CC-ST had good performance of behavior functions. Implanting 3D-CC-ST significantly reduced the cavity area, facilitated the regeneration of nerve fibers and vessel reconstruction, and promoted endogenous neuronal differentiation and synapse formation after TBI. The implantation of 3D-CC-ST also markedly reduced cell apoptosis and regulated the level of systemic inflammatory factors after TBI.
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- Xiaoyin Liu
- West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University Department of Neurosurgery, , Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair,Pingjin Hospital Brain Center , Characteristic Medical Center of People’s Armed Police Forces, Tianjin 300162, China
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- West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University Department of Neurosurgery, , Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- The First People's Hospital Of Long Quan yi District Department of Neurosurgery, , Chengdu 610000, Sichuan, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College , Chengdu 610500, Sichuan, China
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- West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University Department of Neurosurgery, , Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University Department of General Surgery, , Guiyang CN 540000, P. R., Guizhou, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair,Pingjin Hospital Brain Center , Characteristic Medical Center of People’s Armed Police Forces, Tianjin 300162, China
- Institute of Medical Security for Maritime Rights Protection of Characteristic Medical Center of Chinese People’s Armed Police Force (PAP) , Tianjin, 300162, China
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- West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University Department of Neurosurgery, , Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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He Z, Lang L, Hui J, Ma Y, Yang C, Weng W, Huang J, Zhao X, Zhang X, Liang Q, Jiang J, Feng J. Brain Extract of Subacute Traumatic Brain Injury Promotes the Neuronal Differentiation of Human Neural Stem Cells via Autophagy. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11102709. [PMID: 35628836 PMCID: PMC9145659 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11102709] [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: 02/27/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background: After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the cell environment is dramatically changed, which has various influences on grafted neural stem cells (NSCs). At present, these influences on NSCs have not been fully elucidated, which hinders the finding of an optimal timepoint for NSC transplantation. Methods: Brain extracts of TBI mice were used in vitro to simulate the different phase TBI influences on the differentiation of human NSCs. Protein profiles of brain extracts were analyzed. Neuronal differentiation and the activation of autophagy and the WNT/CTNNB pathway were detected after brain extract treatment. Results: Under subacute TBI brain extract conditions, the neuronal differentiation of hNSCs was significantly higher than that under acute brain extract conditions. The autophagy flux and WNT/CTNNB pathway were activated more highly within the subacute brain extract than in the acute brain extract. Autophagy activation by rapamycin could rescue the neuronal differentiation of hNSCs within acute TBI brain extract. Conclusions: The subacute phase around 7 days after TBI in mice could be a candidate timepoint to encourage more neuronal differentiation after transplantation. The autophagy flux played a critical role in regulating neuronal differentiation of hNSCs and could serve as a potential target to improve the efficacy of transplantation in the early phase.
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- Zhenghui He
- Brain Injury Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China; (Z.H.); (L.L.); (J.H.); (Y.M.); (C.Y.); (J.J.)
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- Brain Injury Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China; (Z.H.); (L.L.); (J.H.); (Y.M.); (C.Y.); (J.J.)
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- Brain Injury Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China; (Z.H.); (L.L.); (J.H.); (Y.M.); (C.Y.); (J.J.)
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- Brain Injury Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China; (Z.H.); (L.L.); (J.H.); (Y.M.); (C.Y.); (J.J.)
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- Brain Injury Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China; (Z.H.); (L.L.); (J.H.); (Y.M.); (C.Y.); (J.J.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Tumor Microenvironment and Inflammation, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China;
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- Shanghai Institute of Head Trauma, Shanghai 200127, China;
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- Shanghai Angecon Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201318, China; (X.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- Shanghai Angecon Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201318, China; (X.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA;
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- Brain Injury Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China; (Z.H.); (L.L.); (J.H.); (Y.M.); (C.Y.); (J.J.)
- Shanghai Institute of Head Trauma, Shanghai 200127, China;
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- Brain Injury Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China; (Z.H.); (L.L.); (J.H.); (Y.M.); (C.Y.); (J.J.)
- Shanghai Institute of Head Trauma, Shanghai 200127, China;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-136-1186-0825
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Hamrangsekachaee M, Baumann HJ, Pukale DD, Shriver LP, Leipzig ND. Investigating Mechanisms of Subcutaneous Preconditioning Incubation for Neural Stem Cell Embedded Hydrogels. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:2176-2184. [PMID: 35412793 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Stem cells are a vital component of regenerative medicine therapies, however, only a fraction of stem cells delivered to the central nervous system following injury survive the inflammatory environment. Previously, we showed that subcutaneous preconditioning of neural stem cell (NSC) embedded hydrogels for 28 days improved spinal cord injury (SCI) functional outcomes over controls. Here, we investigated the mechanism of subcutaneous preconditioning of NSC-embedded hydrogels, with and without the known neurogenic cue, interferon gamma (IFN-γ), for 3, 14, or 28 days to refine and identify subcutaneous preconditioning conditions by measurement of neurogenic markers and cytokines. Studying the preconditioning mechanism, we found that subcutaneous foreign body response (FBR) associated cytokines infiltrated the scaffold in groups with and without NSCs, with time point effects. A pro-inflammatory environment with upregulated interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, macrophage inflammatory protein (MIP)-1, MIP-2, IFN-γ-inducible protein 10 (IP-10), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and IL-12p70 was observed on day 3. By 14 and 28 days, there was an increase in pro-regenerative cytokines (IL-13, IL-4) along with pro-inflammatory markers IL-1β, IP-10, and RANTES (regulated on activation, normal T cell expressed, and secreted) potentially part of the mechanism that had an increased functional outcome in SCI. Coinciding with changes in cytokines, the macrophage population increased over time from 3 to 28 days, whereas neutrophils peaked at 3 days with a significant decrease at later time points. Expression of the neuronal marker βIII tubulin in differentiating NSCs was supported at 3 days in the presence of soluble and immobilized IFN-γ and at 14 days by immobilized IFN-γ only, but it was greatly attenuated in all conditions at 28 days, partially because of dilution via host cell infiltration. We conclude that subcutaneously incubating NSC seeded scaffolds for 3 or 14 days could act as host specific preconditioning through exposure to FBR while retaining βIII tubulin expression of NSCs to further improve the SCI functional outcome observed with 28 day subcutaneous incubation.
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325, United States
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- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325, United States.,Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325, United States
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Zhang ZW, Wei P, Zhang GJ, Yan JX, Zhang S, Liang J, Wang XL. Intravenous infusion of the exosomes derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells enhance neurological recovery after traumatic brain injury via suppressing the NF-κB pathway. Open Life Sci 2022; 17:189-201. [PMID: 35415238 PMCID: PMC8932398 DOI: 10.1515/biol-2022-0022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a predominant cause of death and permanent disability globally. In recent years, much emphasis has been laid on treatments for TBI. Increasing evidence suggests that human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUCMSCs) can improve neurological repair after TBI. However, the clinical use of HUCMSCs transplantation in TBI has been limited by immunological rejection, ethical issues, and the risk of tumorigenicity. Many studies have shown that HUCMSCs-derived exosomes may be an alternative approach for HUCMSCs transplantation. We hypothesized that exosomes derived from HUCMSCs could inhibit apoptosis after TBI, reduce neuroinflammation, and promote neurogenesis. A rat model of TBI was established to investigate the efficiency of neurological recovery with exosome therapy. We found that exosomes derived from HUCMSCs significantly ameliorated sensorimotor function and spatial learning in rats after TBI. Moreover, HUCMSCs-derived exosomes significantly reduced proinflammatory cytokine expression by suppressing the NF-κB signaling pathway. Furthermore, we found that HUCMSC-derived exosomes inhibited neuronal apoptosis, reduced inflammation, and promoted neuron regeneration in the injured cortex of rats after TBI. These results indicate that HUCMSCs-derived exosomes may be a promising therapeutic strategy for TBI.
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- Zhen-Wen Zhang
- Department of Encephalopathy, Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine , Lanzhou 730000 , Gansu , China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of PAPF , Tianjin 300162 , China
- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine , Lanzhou 730000 , Gansu , China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First People’s Hospital of Long Quan Yi District , Cheng Du 610000 , Si Chuan , China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Medical School, West China Hospital, Sichuan University , Chengdu 610041 , Sichuan , China
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- Department of Encephalopathy, Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine , Lanzhou 730000 , Gansu , China
- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine , Lanzhou 730000 , Gansu , China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of PAPF , Tianjin 300162 , China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of PAPF , Tianjin 300162 , China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of PAPF , Tianjin 300162 , China
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Li F, Zhang J, Yi K, Wang H, Wei H, Chan HF, Tao Y, Li M. Delivery of Stem Cell Secretome for Therapeutic Applications. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:2009-2030. [PMID: 35285638 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c01312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Intensive studies on stem cell therapy reveal that benefits of stem cells attribute to the paracrine effects. Hence, direct delivery of stem cell secretome to the injured site shows the comparative therapeutic efficacy of living cells while avoiding the potential limitations. However, conventional systemic administration of stem cell secretome often leads to rapid clearance in vivo. Therefore, a variety of different biomaterials are developed for sustained and controllable delivery of stem cell secretome to improve therapeutic efficiency. In this review, we first introduce current approaches for the preparation and characterization of stem cell secretome as well as strategies to improve their therapeutic efficacy and production. The up-to-date delivery platforms are also summarized, including nanoparticles, injectable hydrogels, microneedles, and scaffold patches. Meanwhile, we discuss the underlying therapeutic mechanism of stem cell secretome for the treatment of various diseases. In the end, future opportunities and challenges are proposed.
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- Fenfang Li
- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Translational Medicine, Center for Nanomedicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Translational Medicine, Center for Nanomedicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Translational Medicine, Center for Nanomedicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Translational Medicine, Center for Nanomedicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Translational Medicine, Center for Nanomedicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biomedical Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Translational Medicine, Center for Nanomedicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Translational Medicine, Center for Nanomedicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease, Guangzhou 510630, China
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Muhammad SA, Abbas AY, Imam MU, Saidu Y, Bilbis LS. Efficacy of stem cell secretome in the treatment of traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies. Mol Neurobiol 2022; 59:2894-2909. [PMID: 35230664 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-022-02759-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a public health challenge and represents one of the major contributors to disability and mortality worldwide among all trauma-related injuries. This study aimed to determine a precise effect size of secretome intervention in TBI. We performed a systematic literature search through Cochrane, MEDLINE Complete, PubMed and Scopus databases for articles published until June 2021. The search terms used include cells OR stem cells OR mesenchymal stem cells AND secretome OR conditioned medium OR extracellular vesicles OR exosomes OR microvesicles AND traumatic brain injury OR head injury. Neurological deficits and neuroinflammation were the outcome measures assessed after the intervention. Thirty-one (31) studies involving mouse, rat and swine were enrolled for the meta-analysis. Secretome significantly improved structural and functional recovery when compared with control. The mean effect sizes were as follows: modified neurological severity score (mNSS) (-2.65, 95% CI: -3.42, -1.87, p < 0.00001), impact size (-3.02 mm3, 95% CI: -4.97, -1.08, p = 0.002) and latency to platform (-17.20 s, 95% CI: -23.91, -10.50, p < 0.00001). Similarly, intervention with secretome reduced neuroinflammation after TBI. The results of meta-regression showed that the source of secretome, TBI models and duration of follow-up did not influence the mNSS. Furthermore, the methodological quality of the studies was moderate as shown by the risk of bias assessment. Publication bias was observed for the mNSS. This meta-analysis provides preclinical evidence of secretome intervention in TBI, suggesting that it can be explored as a therapeutic agent for TBI and other neurological disorders in humans.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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Chen C, Xu HH, Liu XY, Zhang YS, Zhong L, Wang YW, Xu L, Wei P, Chen YX, Liu P, Hao CR, Jia XL, Hu N, Wu XY, Gu XS, Chen LQ, Li XH. 3D printed collagen/silk fibroin scaffolds carrying the secretome of human umbilical mesenchymal stem cells ameliorated neurological dysfunction after spinal cord injury in rats. Regen Biomater 2022; 9:rbac014. [PMID: 35480857 PMCID: PMC9036898 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbac014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Although implantation of biomaterials carrying mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is considered as a promising strategy for ameliorating neural function after spinal cord injury (SCI), there are still some challenges including poor cell survival rate, tumorigenicity and ethics concerns. The performance of the secretome derived from MSCs was more stable, and its clinical transformation was more operable. Cytokine antibody array demonstrated that the secretome of MSCs contained 79 proteins among the 174 proteins analyzed. 3D printed collagen/silk fibroin scaffolds carrying MSCs secretome improved hindlimb locomotor function according to the BBB scores, the inclined-grid climbing test and electrophysiological analysis. Parallel with locomotor function recovery, 3D printed collagen/silk fibroin scaffolds carrying MSCs secretome could further facilitate nerve fiber regeneration, enhance remyelination and accelerate the establishment of synaptic connections at the injury site compared to 3D printed collagen/silk fibroin scaffolds alone group according to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diffusion Tensor imaging (DTI), hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, Bielschowsky’s silver staining immunofluorescence staining and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). These results indicated the implantation of 3D printed collagen/silk fibroin scaffolds carrying MSCs secretome might be a potential treatment for SCI.
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- Chong Chen
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of People’s Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, 300162, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of People’s Armed Police Forces, Tianjin, 300162, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Medical School, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- Department of Hematology, the first affiliated hospital of Chengdu medical college, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610500, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Medical Psychology Section, Hubei General Hospital of Armed Police Force, Wuhan, Hubei, 430071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First People's Hospital Of Long Quan yi District, Cheng Du 610000, Si Chuan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Medical School, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Medical School, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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Chen C, Hu N, Wang J, Xu L, Jia XL, Fan X, Shi JX, Chen F, Tu Y, Wang YW, Li XH. Umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells promote neurological repair after traumatic brain injury through regulating Treg/Th17 balance. Brain Res 2021; 1775:147711. [PMID: 34793756 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2021.147711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a brain injury resulting from blunt mechanical external forces, which is a crucial public health and socioeconomic problem worldwide. TBI is one of the leading causes of death or disability. The primary injury of TBI is generally irreversible. Secondary injury caused by neuroinflammation could result in exacerbation of patients, which indicated that anti-inflammation and immunomodulatory were necessary for the treatment of TBI. Accumulated evidence reveals that the transplantation of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UCMSCs) could regulate the microenvironment in vivo and keep a balance of helper T 17(Th17)/ regulatory T cell (Treg). Therefore, it is reasonable to hypothesize that the UCMSCs could repair neurological impairment by maintaining the balance of Th17/Treg after TBI. In the study, we observed the phenomenon of trans-differentiation of T lymphocytes into Th17 cells after TBI. Rats were divided into Sham, TBI, and TBI + UCMSCs groups to explore the effects of the UCMSCs. The results manifested that trans-differentiation of Th17 into Treg was facilitated by UCMSCs, which was followed by promotion of neurological recovery and improvement of learning and memory in TBI rats. Furthermore, UCMSCs decreased the phosphorylation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and increased the expression of mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3 (Smad3) in vivo and vitro experiments. In conclusion, UCMSCs maintained Th17/Treg balance via the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)/ Smad3/ NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Chong Chen
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of PAPF, Tianjin 300162, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of PAPF, Tianjin 300162, China; Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030032, China
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- Medical Psychology Section, Hubei General Hospital of Armed Police Force, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of PAPF, Tianjin 300162, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of PAPF, Tianjin 300162, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Bar JK, Lis-Nawara A, Grelewski PG. Dental Pulp Stem Cell-Derived Secretome and Its Regenerative Potential. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222112018. [PMID: 34769446 PMCID: PMC8584775 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222112018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The therapeutic potential of the dental pulp stem (DSC) cell-derived secretome, consisting of various biomolecules, is undergoing intense research. Despite promising in vitro and in vivo studies, most DSC secretome-based therapies have not been implemented in human medicine because the paracrine effect of the bioactive factors secreted by human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) and human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHEDs) is not completely understood. In this review, we outline the current data on the hDPSC- and SHED-derived secretome as a potential candidate in the regeneration of bone, cartilage, and nerve tissue. Published reports demonstrate that the dental MSC-derived secretome/conditional medium may be effective in treating neurodegenerative diseases, neural injuries, cartilage defects, and repairing bone by regulating neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, and angiogenic processes through secretome paracrine mechanisms. Dental MSC-secretomes, similarly to the bone marrow MSC-secretome activate molecular and cellular mechanisms, which determine the effectiveness of cell-free therapy. Many reports emphasize that dental MSC-derived secretomes have potential application in tissue-regenerating therapy due to their multidirectional paracrine effect observed in the therapy of many different injured tissues.
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Cozene B, Sadanandan N, Farooq J, Kingsbury C, Park YJ, Wang ZJ, Moscatello A, Saft M, Cho J, Gonzales-Portillo B, Borlongan CV. Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Induced Anti-Neuroinflammation Against Traumatic Brain Injury. Cell Transplant 2021; 30:9636897211035715. [PMID: 34559583 PMCID: PMC8485159 DOI: 10.1177/09636897211035715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a pervasive and damaging form of acquired brain injury (ABI). Acute, subacute, and chronic cell death processes, as a result of TBI, contribute to the disease progression and exacerbate outcomes. Extended neuroinflammation can worsen secondary degradation of brain function and structure. Mesenchymal stem cell transplantation has surfaced as a viable approach as a TBI therapeutic due to its immunomodulatory and regenerative features. This article examines the role of inflammation and cell death in ABI as well as the effectiveness of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cell (BM-MSC) transplants as a treatment for TBI. Furthermore, we analyze new studies featuring transplanted BM-MSCs as a neurorestorative and anti-inflammatory therapy for TBI patients. Although clinical trials support BM-MSC transplants as a viable TBI treatment due to their promising regenerative characteristics, further investigation is imperative to uncover innovative brain repair pathways associated with cell-based therapy as stand-alone or as combination treatments.
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA
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Liu XY, Chen C, Xu HH, Zhang YS, Zhong L, Hu N, Jia XL, Wang YW, Zhong KH, Liu C, Zhu X, Ming D, Li XH. Integrated printed BDNF/collagen/chitosan scaffolds with low temperature extrusion 3D printer accelerated neural regeneration after spinal cord injury. Regen Biomater 2021; 8:rbab047. [PMID: 34513004 PMCID: PMC8417565 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbab047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Recent studies have shown that 3D printed scaffolds integrated with growth factors can guide the growth of neurites and promote axon regeneration at the injury site. However, heat, organic solvents or cross-linking agents used in conventional 3D printing reduce the biological activity of growth factors. Low temperature 3D printing can incorporate growth factors into the scaffold and maintain their biological activity. In this study, we developed a collagen/chitosan scaffold integrated with brain-derived neurotrophic factor (3D-CC-BDNF) by low temperature extrusion 3D printing as a new type of artificial controlled release system, which could prolong the release of BDNF for the treatment of spinal cord injury (SCI). Eight weeks after the implantation of scaffolds in the transected lesion of T10 of the spinal cord, 3D-CC-BDNF significantly ameliorate locomotor function of the rats. Consistent with the recovery of locomotor function, 3D-CC-BDNF treatment could fill the gap, facilitate nerve fiber regeneration, accelerate the establishment of synaptic connections and enhance remyelination at the injury site.
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- Xiao-Yin Liu
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of PAPF, Tianjin 300162, China.,National Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, Sichuan, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, West China Medical School, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of PAPF, Tianjin 300162, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of PAPF, Tianjin 300162, China
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- National Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, Sichuan, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Medical School, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Medical School, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neurotrauma Repair, Pingjin Hospital Brain Center, Characteristic Medical Center of PAPF, Tianjin 300162, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural Engineering, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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Tsai SCS, Yang KD, Chang KH, Lin FCF, Chou RH, Li MC, Cheng CC, Kao CY, Chen CP, Lin HC, Hsu YC. Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Derived Exosomes Rescue the Loss of Outer Hair Cells and Repair Cochlear Damage in Cisplatin-Injected Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22136664. [PMID: 34206364 PMCID: PMC8267798 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22136664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (UCMSCs) have potential applications in regenerative medicine. UCMSCs have been demonstrated to repair tissue damage in many inflammatory and degenerative diseases. We have previously shown that UCMSC exosomes reduce nerve injury-induced pain in rats. In this study, we characterized UCMSC exosomes using RNA sequencing and proteomic analyses and investigated their protective effects on cisplatin-induced hearing loss in mice. Two independent experiments were designed to investigate the protective effects on cisplatin-induced hearing loss in mice: (i) chronic intraperitoneal cisplatin administration (4 mg/kg) once per day for 5 consecutive days and intraperitoneal UCMSC exosome (1.2 μg/μL) injection at the same time point; and (ii) UCMSC exosome (1.2 μg/μL) injection through a round window niche 3 days after chronic cisplatin administration. Our data suggest that UCMSC exosomes exert protective effects in vivo. The post-traumatic administration of UCMSC exosomes significantly improved hearing loss and rescued the loss of cochlear hair cells in mice receiving chronic cisplatin injection. Neuropathological gene panel analyses further revealed the UCMSC exosomes treatment led to beneficial changes in the expression levels of many genes in the cochlear tissues of cisplatin-injected mice. In conclusion, UCMSC exosomes exerted protective effects in treating ototoxicity-induced hearing loss by promoting tissue remodeling and repair.
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- Stella Chin-Shaw Tsai
- Department of Otolaryngology, Tungs’ Taichung Metroharbor Hospital, Taichung 435, Taiwan;
- Rong Hsing Research Center for Translational Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, 145, Guoguang Rd., South Dist., Taichung City 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 104, Taiwan; (K.D.Y.); (C.-P.C.)
- Department of Otolaryngology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City 251, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Tungs’ Taichung Metroharbor Hospital, Taichung 435, Taiwan;
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 406, Taiwan;
- General Education Center, Jen-Teh Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, Miaoli 356, Taiwan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan;
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 406, Taiwan;
- Center for Molecular Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 406, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung 413, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City 252, Taiwan;
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- Laboratory Animal Service Center, Office of Research and Development, China Medical University, Taichung 406, Taiwan;
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- Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry Technology and Development Center, New Taipei City 248, Taiwan;
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- Department of Medical Research, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 104, Taiwan; (K.D.Y.); (C.-P.C.)
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- Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City 252, Taiwan;
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City 252, Taiwan;
- Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City 252, Taiwan;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-26360303 (ext. 1721)
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the pediatric population. With advances in medical care, the mortality rate of pediatric TBI has declined. However, more children and adolescents are living with TBI-related cognitive and emotional impairments, which negatively affects the quality of their life. Adult hippocampal neurogenesis plays an important role in cognition and mood regulation. Alterations in adult hippocampal neurogenesis are associated with a variety of neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, including TBI. Promoting endogenous hippocampal neurogenesis after TBI merits significant attention. However, TBI affects the function of neural stem/progenitor cells in the dentate gyrus of hippocampus, which results in aberrant migration and impaired dendrite development of adult-born neurons. Therefore, a better understanding of adult hippocampal neurogenesis after TBI can facilitate a more successful neuro-restoration of damage in immature brains. Secondary injuries, such as neuroinflammation and oxidative stress, exert a significant impact on hippocampal neurogenesis. Currently, a variety of therapeutic approaches have been proposed for ameliorating secondary TBI injuries. In this review, we discuss the uniqueness of pediatric TBI, adult hippocampal neurogenesis after pediatric TBI, and current efforts that promote neuroprotection to the developing brains, which can be leveraged to facilitate neuroregeneration.
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- Mariam Rizk
- Department of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, USA
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- Department of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, USA
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- Department of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, USA
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Lin C, Li N, Chang H, Shen Y, Li Z, Wei W, Chen H, Lu H, Ji J, Liu N. Dual effects of thyroid hormone on neurons and neurogenesis in traumatic brain injury. Cell Death Dis 2020; 11:671. [PMID: 32826870 PMCID: PMC7442821 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-02836-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Thyroid hormone (TH) plays a crucial role in neurodevelopment, but its function and specific mechanisms remain unclear after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Here we found that treatment with triiodothyronine (T3) ameliorated the progression of neurological deficits in mice subjected to TBI. The data showed that T3 reduced neural death and promoted the elimination of damaged mitochondria via mitophagy. However, T3 did not prevent TBI-induced cell death in phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN)-induced putative kinase 1 (Pink1) knockout mice suggesting the involvement of mitophagy. Moreover, we also found that T3 promoted neurogenesis via crosstalk between mature neurons and neural stem cells (NSCs) after TBI. In neuron cultures undergoing oxygen and glucose deprivation (OGD), conditioned neuron culture medium collected after T3 treatment enhanced the in vitro differentiation of NSCs into mature neurons, a process in which mitophagy was required. Taken together, these data suggested that T3 treatment could provide a therapeutic approach for TBI by preventing neuronal death via mitophagy and promoting neurogenesis via neuron–NSC crosstalk.
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- Chao Lin
- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China. .,Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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- Department of Nephrology, Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China. .,Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China. .,Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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Willing AE, Das M, Howell M, Mohapatra SS, Mohapatra S. Potential of mesenchymal stem cells alone, or in combination, to treat traumatic brain injury. CNS Neurosci Ther 2020; 26:616-627. [PMID: 32157822 PMCID: PMC7248546 DOI: 10.1111/cns.13300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes death and disability in the United States and around the world. The traumatic insult causes the mechanical injury of the brain and primary cellular death. While a comprehensive pathological mechanism of TBI is still lacking, the focus of the TBI research is concentrated on understanding the pathophysiology and developing suitable therapeutic approaches. Given the complexities in pathophysiology involving interconnected immunologic, inflammatory, and neurological cascades occurring after TBI, the therapies directed to a single mechanism fail in the clinical trials. This has led to the development of the paradigm of a combination therapeutic approach against TBI. While there are no drugs available for the treatment of TBI, stem cell therapy has shown promising results in preclinical studies. But, the success of the therapy depends on the survival of the stem cells, which are limited by several factors including route of administration, health of the administered cells, and inflammatory microenvironment of the injured brain. Reducing the inflammation prior to cell administration may provide a better outcome of cell therapy following TBI. This review is focused on different therapeutic approaches of TBI and the present status of the clinical trials.
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- Alison E Willing
- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.,James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.,James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL, USA
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- James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.,James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL, USA
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Pinho AG, Cibrão JR, Silva NA, Monteiro S, Salgado AJ. Cell Secretome: Basic Insights and Therapeutic Opportunities for CNS Disorders. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2020; 13:E31. [PMID: 32093352 PMCID: PMC7169381 DOI: 10.3390/ph13020031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [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: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Transplantation of stem cells, in particular mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), stands as a promising therapy for trauma, stroke or neurodegenerative conditions such as spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries (SCI or TBI), ischemic stroke (IS), or Parkinson's disease (PD). Over the last few years, cell transplantation-based approaches have started to focus on the use of cell byproducts, with a strong emphasis on cell secretome. Having this in mind, the present review discusses the current state of the art of secretome-based therapy applications in different central nervous system (CNS) pathologies. For this purpose, the following topics are discussed: (1) What are the main cell secretome sources, composition, and associated collection techniques; (2) Possible differences of the therapeutic potential of the protein and vesicular fraction of the secretome; and (3) Impact of the cell secretome on CNS-related problems such as SCI, TBI, IS, and PD. With this, we aim to clarify some of the main questions that currently exist in the field of secretome-based therapies and consequently gain new knowledge that may help in the clinical application of secretome in CNS disorders.
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- Andreia G. Pinho
- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (A.G.P.); (J.R.C.); (N.A.S.); (S.M.)
- ICVS/3B’s PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (A.G.P.); (J.R.C.); (N.A.S.); (S.M.)
- ICVS/3B’s PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (A.G.P.); (J.R.C.); (N.A.S.); (S.M.)
- ICVS/3B’s PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (A.G.P.); (J.R.C.); (N.A.S.); (S.M.)
- ICVS/3B’s PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (A.G.P.); (J.R.C.); (N.A.S.); (S.M.)
- ICVS/3B’s PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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