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Altrock E, Sens-Albert C, Hofmann F, Riabov V, Schmitt N, Xu Q, Jann JC, Rapp F, Steiner L, Streuer A, Nowak V, Obländer J, Weimer N, Palme I, Göl M, Darwich A, Wuchter P, Metzgeroth G, Jawhar M, Hofmann WK, Nowak D. Significant improvement of bone marrow-derived MSC expansion from MDS patients by defined xeno-free medium. Stem Cell Res Ther 2023; 14:156. [PMID: 37287056 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-023-03386-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Robust and reliable in vitro and in vivo models of primary cells are necessary to study the pathomechanisms of Myelodysplastic Neoplasms (MDS) and identify novel therapeutic strategies. MDS-derived hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) are reliant on the support of bone marrow (BM) derived mesenchymal stroma cells (MSCs). Therefore, isolation and expansion of MCSs are essential for successfully modeling this disease. For the clinical use of healthy MSCs isolated from human BM, umbilical cord blood or adipose tissue, several studies showed that xeno-free (XF) culture conditions resulted in superior growth kinetics compared to MSCs cultured in the presence of fetal bovine serum (FBS). In this present study, we investigate, whether the replacement of a commercially available MSC expansion medium containing FBS with a XF medium is beneficial for the expansion of MSCs derived from BM of MDS patients which are often difficult to cultivate. METHODS MSCs isolated from BM of MDS patients were cultured and expanded in MSC expansion medium with FBS or XF supplement. Subsequently, the impact of culture media on growth kinetics, morphology, immunophenotype, clonogenic potential, differentiation capacity, gene expression profiles and ability to engraft in immunodeficient mouse models was evaluated. RESULTS Significant higher cell numbers with an increase in clonogenic potential were observed during culture of MDS MSCs with XF medium compared to medium containing FBS. Differential gene expression showed an increase in transcripts associated with MSC stemness after expansion with XF. Furthermore, immunophenotypes of the MSCs and their ability to differentiate into osteoblasts, adipocytes or chondroblasts remained stable. MSCs expanded with XF media were similarly supportive for creating MDS xenografts in vivo as MSCs expanded with FBS. CONCLUSION Our data indicate that with XF media, higher cell numbers of MDS MSCs can be obtained with overall improved characteristics in in vitro and in vivo experimental models.
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- Eva Altrock
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany.
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine and Immunology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, German Red Cross Blood Service Baden-Württemberg-Hessen, Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 107, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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Babayev E, Xu M, Shea LD, Woodruff TK, Duncan FE. Follicle isolation methods reveal plasticity of granulosa cell steroidogenic capacity during mouse in vitro follicle growth. Mol Hum Reprod 2022; 28:6693628. [PMID: 36069625 PMCID: PMC9802420 DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gaac033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Follicles are the functional unit of the ovary and several methods have been developed to grow follicles ex vivo, which recapitulate key events of oogenesis and folliculogenesis. Enzymatic digestion protocols are often used to increase the yield of follicles from the ovary. However, the impact of these protocols on the outermost theca and granulosa cells, and thereby follicle function, is not well defined. To investigate the impact of enzymatic digestion on follicle function, we collected preantral follicles from CD1 mice either by enzymatic digestion (Enzy-FL) or mechanical isolation (Mech-FL) and compared follicle growth, steroidogenesis and cell differentiation within an encapsulated in vitro follicle growth system which maintains the 3D architecture of the oocyte and its surrounding somatic cells. Follicles were encapsulated in 0.5% alginate and cultured for 8 days. Compared with Enzy-FL, Mech-FL grew more rapidly and produced significantly higher levels of androstenedione, estradiol and progesterone. The expression of theca-interstitial cell marker genes, Cyp17a1, which encodes 17-hydroxylase/17, 20-lyase and catalyzes the hydroxylation of pregnenolone and progesterone to 17-hydroxypregnenolone and 17-hydroxyprogesterone, and the conversion of these products into dehydroepiandrosterone and androstenedione, and Star, which encodes a transport protein essential for cholesterol entry into mitochondria, were also higher in Mech-FL than in Enzy-FL. Mech-FL maintained an intact theca-interstitial layer on the outer edge of the follicle that phenocopied in vivo patterns as confirmed by alkaline phosphatase staining, whereas theca-interstitial cells were absent from Enzy-FL from the onset of culture. Therefore, preservation of the theca cell layer at the onset of culture better supports follicle growth and function. Interestingly, granulosa cells in the outermost layers of Enzy-FL expressed CYP17A1 by Day 4 of culture while maintaining inhibin α-subunit expression and a cuboidal nucleus. Thus, in the absence of theca-interstitial cells, granulosa cells have the potential to differentiate into androgen-producing cells. This work may have implications for human follicle culture, where enzymatic isolation is required owing to the density of the ovarian cortex.
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- Member of the Oncofertility Consortium, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA,Institute of Bionanotechnology in Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA,Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA
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- Correspondence address. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 303 E. Superior Street, Lurie 10-109, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. E-mail: (F.E.D.); Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Michigan State University, 965 Wilson Road, Room A626B, East Lansing, MI 48824-1316, USA. E-mail: (T.K.W.)
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- Correspondence address. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 303 E. Superior Street, Lurie 10-109, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. E-mail: (F.E.D.); Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Michigan State University, 965 Wilson Road, Room A626B, East Lansing, MI 48824-1316, USA. E-mail: (T.K.W.)
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Wang J, Liu W, Yu D, Yang Z, Li S, Sun X. Research Progress on the Treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells: A Literature Review. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:749822. [PMID: 34966738 PMCID: PMC8710809 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.749822] [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: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Premature ovarian failure (POF) has become one of the main causes of infertility in women of childbearing age and the incidence of POF is increasing year by year, seriously affecting the physical and mental health of patients and increasing the economic burden on families and society as a whole. The etiology and pathogenesis of POF are complex and not very clear at present. Currently, hormone replacement therapy is mainly used to improve the symptoms of low estrogen, but cannot fundamentally solve the fertility problem. In recent years, stem cell (SC) transplantation has become one of the research hotspots in the treatment of POF. The results from animal experiments bring hope for the recovery of ovarian function and fertility in patients with POF. In this article, we searched the published literature between 2000 and 2020 from the PubMed database (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov), and summarized the preclinical research data and possible therapeutic mechanism of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the treatment of POF. Our aim is to provide useful information for understanding POF and reference for follow-up research and treatment of POF.
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- Jing Wang
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Prenatal Diagnosis, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Prenatal Diagnosis, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- The Laboratory of Cancer Precision Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Hand Surgery Department, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Human Granulosa Cells-Stemness Properties, Molecular Cross-Talk and Follicular Angiogenesis. Cells 2021; 10:cells10061396. [PMID: 34198768 PMCID: PMC8229878 DOI: 10.3390/cells10061396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The ovarian follicle is the basic functional unit of the ovary, comprising theca cells and granulosa cells (GCs). Two different types of GCs, mural GCs and cumulus cells (CCs), serve different functions during folliculogenesis. Mural GCs produce oestrogen during the follicular phase and progesterone after ovulation, while CCs surround the oocyte tightly and form the cumulus oophurus and corona radiata inner cell layer. CCs are also engaged in bi-directional metabolite exchange with the oocyte, as they form gap-junctions, which are crucial for both the oocyte’s proper maturation and GC proliferation. However, the function of both GCs and CCs is dependent on proper follicular angiogenesis. Aside from participating in complex molecular interplay with the oocyte, the ovarian follicular cells exhibit stem-like properties, characteristic of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Both GCs and CCs remain under the influence of various miRNAs, and some of them may contribute to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) occurrence. Considering increasing female fertility problems worldwide, it is of interest to develop new strategies enhancing assisted reproductive techniques. Therefore, it is important to carefully consider GCs as ovarian stem cells in terms of the cellular features and molecular pathways involved in their development and interactions as well as outline their possible application in translational medicine.
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Parmaksiz M, Elçin AE, Elçin YM. Decellularized Cell Culture ECMs Act as Cell Differentiation Inducers. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2021; 16:569-584. [PMID: 32170583 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-020-09963-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Decellularized tissues and organs have aroused considerable interest for developing functional bio-scaffolds as natural templates in tissue engineering applications. More recently, the use of natural extracellular matrix (ECM) extracted from the in vitro cell cultures for cellular applications have come into question. It is well known that the microenvironment largely defines cellular properties. Thus, we have anticipated that the ECMs of the cells with different potency levels should likely possess different effects on cell cultures. To test this, we have comparatively evaluated the differentiative effects of ECMs derived from the cultures of human somatic dermal fibroblasts, human multipotent bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, and human induced pluripotent stem cells on somatic dermal fibroblasts. Although challenges remain, the data suggest that the use of cell culture-based extracellular matrices perhaps may be considered as an alternative approach for the differentiation of even somatic cells into other cell types.
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- Mahmut Parmaksiz
- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey. .,Biovalda Health Technologies, Inc, Ankara, Turkey.
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Characterization of stem cells from human ovarian follicular fluid; a potential source of autologous stem cell for cell-based therapy. Hum Cell 2021; 34:300-309. [PMID: 33543452 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-020-00439-2] [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: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Human ovarian follicular fluid (HOFF) contains proteins, extracellular matrixes necessary for growth and maturation of oocytes as well as granulosa cells. Epithelial cells and stem cells can be isolated from HOFF. However, information regarding stem cells derived from HOFF is still lacking. The objectives of the present study were to isolate, characterize, and differentiate cells derived from HOFF. HOFF was collected during the routine aspiration of oocytes in an assisted fertilization program and subjected to cell isolation, characterization, and in vitro culture. After 24 h of culture, different cell morphologies including epithelial-like-, neural-like- and fibroblast-like cells were observed. Immunocytochemistry reveals the expression of pluripotent stem cell markers (OCT4, NANOG, SSEA4), epithelial marker (CK18), FSH- and LH-receptor. For in vitro culture, the isolated cells were continuously cultured in a growth medium; alpha MEM containing 10% FBS and epidermal growth factor (EGF). After 2 weeks of in vitro culture, cells with fibroblast-like morphology dominantly grow in the culture vessels and resemble mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). HOFF-derived cells exhibited MSC expression of CD44, CD73, CD90, CD105, CD146, and STRO-1, and were capable of differentiation into osteoblasts, chondrocytes, and adipocytes. After induction of neural differentiation, HOFF-derived cells formed spheroidal structures and expressed neural stem cell markers including Nestin, β-tubulin III, and O4. Besides, the oocyte-like structure was observed after prolonged culture of HOFF. In conclusion, cells derived from follicular fluid exhibited stem cell characteristics, which could be useful for regenerative medicine applications and cell-based therapies.
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Wartalski K, Gorczyca G, Wiater J, Tabarowski Z, Palus-Chramiec K, Setkowicz Z, Duda M. Efficient generation of neural-like cells from porcine ovarian putative stem cells - morphological characterization and evaluation of their electrophysiological properties. Theriogenology 2020; 155:256-268. [PMID: 32810809 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.05.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Until recently, the mammalian ovary was considered to consist of fully differentiated tissues, but evidence for the presence of adult stem cells in this organ appeared. The differentiation potential of these cells, referred to as putative stem cells, is not well defined. Porcine ovarian putative stem cells (poPSCs) were immunomagnetically isolated from postnatal pig ovaries based on the presence of the SSEA-4 surface marker protein. First, they were cultured in the undifferentiated state. After the third passage, a novel 7-day culture method inducing their differentiation into neural-like cells by the addition of forskolin (FSK), retinoic acid (RA) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) to the culture medium was applied. After 7 days, poPSCs successfully differentiated into neural-like cells, as evidenced by neural morphology and the presence of the neuronal markers nestin, NeuN, and GFAP, as confirmed by immunofluorescence, western blot, and real-time PCR. Electrophysiological analysis of potassium and sodium channel activity (patch clamp) confirmed that they indeed differentiated into neurons. The plasticity of poPSCs offers an excellent opportunity, especially in the field of neuroscience, since they can differentiate into neurons or glial cells. Although poPSCs might not be pluripotent cells, they also escape the rigid classification framework of adult stem cells.
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- Kamil Wartalski
- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Faculty of Biology, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 9, 30-387, Krakow, Poland; Department of Histology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kopernika 7, 31-034, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Faculty of Biology, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 9, 30-387, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Histology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kopernika 7, 31-034, Krakow, Poland; Department of Cell Biology and Imaging, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Faculty of Biology, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 9, 30-387, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Hematology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Faculty of Biology, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 9, 30-387, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Neurophysiology and Chronobiology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Faculty of Biology, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 9, 30-387, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Neuroanatomy, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Faculty of Biology, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 9, 30-387, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Faculty of Biology, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 9, 30-387, Krakow, Poland.
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New markers of human cumulus oophorus cells cultured in vitro – transcriptomic profile. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.2478/acb-2020-0007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The presence of CCs around the oocyte after ovulation is one of the key elements contributing to oocyte developmental competence. In the presented study, we used CCs from 12 patients aged 18-40 diagnosed with infertility. After harvesting cells on day 1, 7, 15 and 30 of culture, total RNA was isolated and transcriptomic analysis was performed. The DAVID software indicated the following GO BP terms: “cell junction organization”, “cell migration”, “cell morphogenesis involved in differentiation”, “cell morphogenesis” and “cell motility”. Of the genes belonging to all ontological groups, the most downregulated were: SLC7A8, DFNB31, COL1A1, CDC42SE1, TGFBR3, HMGB1, with the most upregulated genes being: ANXA3, KIAA1199, HTR2B, VCAM1, DKK1.
While many studies focus on attempts to obtain fully competent oocytes, scientists still have difficulty attaining adequate results in vitro. Lack of adequate knowledge often results in low in vitro fertilization efficiency. Therefore, our research focuses on CCs cells, thanks to which the oocyte most likely acquires developmental competence. The main purpose of the study was to identify the potential molecular markers responsible for cell junction organization, migration, differentiation, morphogenesis and motility.
Running title: New markers of human cumulus oophorus cells cultured in vitro
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Brązert M, Kranc W, Celichowski P, Jankowski M, Piotrowska-Kempisty H, Pawelczyk L, Bruska M, Zabel M, Nowicki M, Kempisty B. Expression of genes involved in neurogenesis, and neuronal precursor cell proliferation and development: Novel pathways of human ovarian granulosa cell differentiation and transdifferentiation capability in vitro. Mol Med Rep 2020; 21:1749-1760. [PMID: 32319615 PMCID: PMC7057781 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2020.10972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The process of neural tissue formation is associated primarily with the course of neurogenesis during embryonic life. The source of neural-like cells is stem cells, which, under the influence of appropriate differentiating factors, may differentiate/transdifferentiate towards a neural-like lineage. The present study suggested that, under long-term in vitro culture conditions, human ovarian granulosa cells (GCs), obtained from granulosa-rich follicular fluid, acquired new properties and expressed genes characteristic of the ontological groups ‘neurogenesis’ (GO:0022008), ‘neuronal precursor cell proliferation’ (GO:0061351) and ‘nervous system development’ (GO:0007399), which are closely related to the formation of neurons. The present study collected GCs from 20 women referred for the procedure of in vitro fertilization. Cells were maintained in long-term in vitro culture for 30 days, and RNA was isolated after 1, 7, 15 and 30 days of culture. The expression profile of individual genes was determined using the Affymetrix microarray method. The 131 genes with the highest expression change in relation to day 1 of culture were then selected; the 10 most affected genes found to be primarily involved in nerve cell formation processes were chosen for consideration in this study: CLDN11, OXTR, DFNA5, ATP8B1, ITGA3, CD9, FRY, NANOS1, CRIM1 and NTN4. The results of the present study revealed that these genes may be considered potential markers of the uninduced differentiation potential of GCs. In addition, it was suggested that GCs may be used to develop a cell line showing neuronal characteristics after 30 days of cultivation. In addition, due to their potential, these cells could possibly be used in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, not only in the form of ‘cultured neurons’ but also as producers of factors involved in the regeneration of the nervous system.
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- Maciej Brązert
- Division of Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 60‑535 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 60‑781 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 60‑781 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 60‑781 Poznań, Poland
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- Division of Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 60‑535 Poznań, Poland
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- Division of Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 60‑535 Poznań, Poland
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- Division of Histology and Embryology, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Wrocław Medical University, 50‑368 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 60‑781 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 60‑781 Poznań, Poland
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Ding L, Ning HM, Li PL, Yan HM, Han DM, Zheng XL, Liu J, Zhu L, Xue M, Mao N, Guo ZK, Zhu H, Wang HX. Tumor necrosis factor α in aGVHD patients contributed to the impairment of recipient bone marrow MSC stemness and deficiency of their hematopoiesis-promotion capacity. Stem Cell Res Ther 2020; 11:119. [PMID: 32183881 PMCID: PMC7079531 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-020-01615-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Though accumulated evidence has demonstrated visceral organ involvement in acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD), how aGVHD influences the bone marrow (BM) niche and the reconstitution of hematopoiesis post-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation remains largely unknown. Methods In the current study, the cell morphology, immunophenotype, multi-differentiation capacity, self-renewal capacity, and hematopoiesis promotion of the MSCs from aGVHD and non-aGVHD patients were investigated. Additionally, the stemness and hematopoiesis-promoting property of healthy donor-derived MSCs were evaluated in the presence of BM supernatant from aGVHD patients. Mechanistically, antibodies targeting inflammatory cytokines involved in aGVHD were added into the MSC culture. Furthermore, a recombinant human tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) receptor-Ig fusion protein (rhTNFR:Fc) was used to protect healthy donor-derived MSCs. Moreover, mRNA sequencing was performed to explore the underlying mechanisms. Results The aGVHD MSCs exhibited morphological and immunophenotypic characteristics that were similar to those of the non-aGVHD MSCs. However, the osteogenic and adipogenic activities of the aGVHD MSCs significantly decreased. Additionally, the colony formation capacity and the expression of self-renewal-related genes remarkably decreased in aGVHD MSCs. Further, the hematopoiesis-supporting capacity of aGVHD MSCs significantly reduced. The antibody neutralization results showed that TNF-α contributed to the impairment of MSC properties. Moreover, rhTNFR:Fc exhibited notable protective effects on MSCs in the aGVHD BM supernatants. The mRNA sequencing results indicated that the TNF-α pathway and the Toll-like receptor pathway may be activated by TNF-α. Conclusions Thus, our data demonstrate MSCs as cellular targets of aGVHD and suggest a potential role of TNF-α blockage in maintaining the BM niche of aGVHD patients.
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- Li Ding
- Medical Center of Air Forces, PLA, Road Fucheng 30, Beijing, 100142, People's Republic of China.,Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Road Taiping 27, Beijing, 100850, People's Republic of China
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- The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, East Street 8, Beijing, 100071, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Road Taiping 27, Beijing, 100850, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Center of Air Forces, PLA, Road Fucheng 30, Beijing, 100142, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Center of Air Forces, PLA, Road Fucheng 30, Beijing, 100142, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Center of Air Forces, PLA, Road Fucheng 30, Beijing, 100142, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Center of Air Forces, PLA, Road Fucheng 30, Beijing, 100142, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Center of Air Forces, PLA, Road Fucheng 30, Beijing, 100142, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Center of Air Forces, PLA, Road Fucheng 30, Beijing, 100142, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Road Taiping 27, Beijing, 100850, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Road Taiping 27, Beijing, 100850, People's Republic of China.
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Road Taiping 27, Beijing, 100850, People's Republic of China.
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- Medical Center of Air Forces, PLA, Road Fucheng 30, Beijing, 100142, People's Republic of China.
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Ai A, Tang Z, Liu Y, Yu S, Li B, Huang H, Wang X, Cao Y, Zhang W. Characterization and identification of human immortalized granulosa cells derived from ovarian follicular fluid. Exp Ther Med 2019; 18:2167-2177. [PMID: 31452708 PMCID: PMC6704934 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.7802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Follicular fluid serves a crucial role in follicular development and oocyte maturation. Increasing evidence indicates that follicular fluid is rich in proteins and functional cells. In addition to oocyte cells, follicular fluid contains granulosa, thecal and ovarian surface epithelial cells. Granulosa cells (GCs) represent the predominant somatic cell type of the ovarian follicle and are involved in steroidogenesis and folliculogenesis. However, the long-term culture of GCs in vitro remains challenging. The present study aimed to extend the culture of GCs in vitro. Human GCs were collected from the follicular fluid of patients included in an in vitro fertilization program and cultured in the presence of conditioned medium obtained from mouse embryonic fibroblasts. GCs were cultured for over a year and 130 passages, and the population doubling time was ~22 h. Cells presented epithelial-like morphology and a cobblestone-like appearance when they reached confluence. Flow cytometric analysis demonstrated that cells expressed CD29, CD166 and CD49f but not CD31, CD34, CD45, CD90, CD105 or CD13. Immunofluorescence staining revealed that cells expressed follicle stimulating hormone receptor, luteinizing hormone receptor and cytochrome P450 aromatase, which was confirmed by reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. In the presence of androstenedione, cells secreted estradiol. In addition, estradiol level was further stimulated by dibutyryl cAMP treatment. In addition, intracellular cAMP and progesterone expression levels were upregulated by follicle stimulating hormone and/or human chorionic gonadotropin. Furthermore, cells survived in severe combined immunodeficiency mice following intra-ovarian injection. Histological analysis revealed that certain cells formed follicle-like structures. The results from the present study suggested that immortalized GCs may be a useful tool for further research on GC and improve the clinical application of drugs such as follicle-stimulating hormone or human chorionic gonadotropin.
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- Ai Ai
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China.,Department of Assisted Reproduction, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Assisted Reproduction, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Assisted Reproduction, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Assisted Reproduction, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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Virant-Klun I, Omejec S, Stimpfel M, Skerl P, Novakovic S, Jancar N, Vrtacnik-Bokal E. Female Age Affects the Mesenchymal Stem Cell Characteristics of Aspirated Follicular Cells in the In Vitro Fertilization Programme. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2019; 15:543-557. [PMID: 31055736 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-019-09889-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Aspirated follicular cells (AFCs) from the in vitro fertilization program can express various stem cell markers and are even able to differentiate into different types of cells in vitro. The female reproductive potential decreases with increasing age due to lowered ovarian reserve and oocyte quality, but data on the effect of female age on stem cell characteristics of AFCs are scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to elucidate whether female age affects the mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) characteristics of AFCs. Follicular aspirates were collected from 12 patients included in the in vitro fertilization programme with a normal ovarian reserve. Patients were divided into four age groups: Group A ≤ 30 years, Group B 31-35 years, Group C 36-39 years and Group D ≥ 40 years. After removal of the oocytes, AFCs were collected from follicular aspirates using hypo-osmotic technique and cultured in vitro, and their stemness was compared according to female age. The cultured AFCs were analysed for gene expression using the Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell RT2 Profiler™ PCR Array, for their potential for differentiation into adipogenic and osteogenic lineage, and for their expression of MSC-related markers using immunocytochemistry. We found that female age can significantly influence their stemness: expression of pluripotency and MSC-related genes, and their differentiation potential. Despite the relatively high expression of MSC-related genes, the AFCs of the oldest patients had the lowest potential to differentiate into osteogenic and adipogenic lineages in vitro, which may be related to their age and the changed ovarian function.
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- Irma Virant-Klun
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloska cesta 2, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- Blood Transfusion Centre of Slovenia, Slajmerjeva 6, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloska cesta 2, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Molecular Diagnostics, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Zaloska 2, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Molecular Diagnostics, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Zaloska 2, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloska cesta 2, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloska cesta 2, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Virant-Klun I. Functional Testing of Primitive Oocyte-like Cells Developed in Ovarian Surface Epithelium Cell Culture from Small VSEL-like Stem Cells: Can They Be Fertilized One Day? Stem Cell Rev Rep 2019; 14:715-721. [PMID: 29876729 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-018-9832-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Data from the literature show that there are different populations of stem cells present in human adult ovaries, including small stem cells resembling very small embryonic-like stem cells (VSELs). These small ovarian stem cells with diameters of up to 5 μm are present in the ovarian surface epithelium and can grow into bigger, primitive oocyte-like cells that express several markers of a germinal lineage and exhibit pluripotency but not the zona pellucida structure when cultured in vitro. In this report, we present the results of the functional testing of such primitive oocyte-like cells from one patient with premature ovarian failure after insemination with her partners' sperm. Knowing that even immature oocytes collected in an in vitro fertilization program cannot be fertilized naturally, we were only interested in determining whether and how these cells react to added sperm and whether spermatozoa somehow "recognize" them. Interestingly, the primitive oocyte-like cells quickly released a zona pellucida-like structure in the presence of sperm. Two different populations of cells were distinguished, those with a thick and those with a thin zona pellucida-like structure. The primitive oocyte-like cells with a released zona pellucida-like structure expressed the pluripotency-related gene OCT4A (POU5F1) and zona pellucida-related gene ZP3, similar to oocytes obtained from in vitro fertilization but not somatic chondrocytes. In a small proportion of these cells, a single-spermatozoon was observed inside the cytoplasm, but no signs of fertilization were found. These observations may suggest a primitive "cortical reaction". Our data further confirm the presence of germinal stem cells in the ovarian surface epithelium cell culture.
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- Irma Virant-Klun
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slajmerjeva 3, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Shao X, Wei X. FOXP1 enhances fibrosis via activating Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in endometriosis. Am J Transl Res 2018; 10:3610-3618. [PMID: 30662612 PMCID: PMC6291715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 10/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder affecting 6-10% women. Endometriosis is associated with excess fibrosis, leading to chronic pain, scarring and aberrant tissue function. However, molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying fibrosis during endometriosis still remain elusive. In this study we used endometrial and endometriotic stromal cells isolated from patients, and employed siRNA to knockdown Forkhead box protein P1 (FOXP1) to investigate the effect of FOXP1 on collagen contraction, cell proliferation and mitigation. Western blot and quantitative PCR were applied for analysis of protein and mRNA levels, respectively. Compared to control stromal cells, endometriotic stromal cells from patients exhibited higher levels of FOXP1 expression and Wnt-related β-catenin acetylation. FOXP1 knockdown decreased not only Wnt signaling, but also the expression of fibrotic marker genes, including connective tissue growth factor, type I collagen, α-smooth muscle actin and fibronectin. Furthermore, FOXP1 knockdown reversed the endometriotic cellular phenotypes, including reducing collagen gel contraction, inhibiting cell proliferation and migration. Finally, Wnt signaling inhibitor AVX939 blocked β-catenin acetylation and endometrial stromal cell proliferation induced by ectopic FOXP1 expression. FOXP1 enhances fibrosis during endometriosis through upregulating Wnt signaling activity.
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- Xu Shao
- Liaocheng People's Hospital Dongchang West Road #67, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- Liaocheng People's Hospital Dongchang West Road #67, Liaocheng 252000, China
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Genes responsible for proliferation, differentiation, and junction adhesion are significantly up-regulated in human ovarian granulosa cells during a long-term primary in vitro culture. Histochem Cell Biol 2018; 151:125-143. [PMID: 30382374 PMCID: PMC6394675 DOI: 10.1007/s00418-018-1750-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The human ovarian granulosa cells (GCs) surround the oocyte and form the proper architecture of the ovarian follicle. The ability of GCs to proliferate and differentiate in the conditions of in vitro culture has been proven. However, there is still a large field for extensive investigation of molecular basics, as well as marker genes, responsible for these processes. This study aimed to find the new marker genes, encoding proteins that regulate human GCs in vitro capability for proliferation and differentiation during long-term primary culture. The human follicular GCs were collected from hyper-stimulated ovarian follicles during IVF procedures and transferred to a long-term in vitro culture. The culture lasted for 30 days, with RNA samples isolated at days 1, 7, 15, 30. Transcriptomic analysis was then performed with the use of Affymetrix microarray. Obtained results were then subjected to bioinformatical evaluation and sorting. After subjecting the datasets to KEGG analysis, three differentially expressed ontology groups "cell differentiation" (GO:0030154), "cell proliferation" (GO:0008283) and "cell-cell junction organization" (GO:0045216) were chosen for further investigation. All three of those ontology groups are involved in human GCs' in vitro lifespan, proliferation potential, and survival capability. Changes in expression of genes of interest belonging to the chosen GOs were validated with the use of RT-qPCR. In this manuscript, we suggest that VCL, PARVA, FZD2, NCS1, and COL5A1 may be recognized as new markers of GC in vitro differentiation, while KAT2B may be a new marker of their proliferation. Additionally, SKI, GLI2, FERMT2, and CDH2 could also be involved in GC in vitro proliferation and differentiation processes. We demonstrated that, in long-term in vitro culture, GCs exhibit markers that suggest their ability to differentiate into different cells types. Therefore, the higher expression profile of these genes may also be associated with the induction of cellular differentiation processes that take place beyond the long-term primary in vitro culture.
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Saadeldin IM, Swelum AAA, Elsafadi M, Mahmood A, Alfayez M, Alowaimer AN. Cumulus cells of camel (Camelus dromedarius) antral follicles are multipotent stem cells. Theriogenology 2018; 118:233-242. [PMID: 30100012 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2018] [Revised: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The mammalian ovary is a highly dynamic organ, in which proliferation and differentiation occur constantly during the entire life span, particularly in camels that are characterized by a follicular wave pattern and induced ovulation. Granulosa cells are the main cells of mature follicles. Two distinct cell types, namely, the mural and cumulus granulosa cells are distinguished on the basis of antral fluid increase. The multipotency of follicular fluid and the luteinizing cell were recently demonstrated. However, reports regarding the plasticity of cumulus cells are lacking. We obtained cumulus cells from cumulus-oocyte complexes and showed that camel cumulus cells expressed stem cell mRNA transcripts (POU5A1, KLF4, SOX2, and MYC) and were able to differentiate into other non-ovarian follicular cell types in vitro, such as neurons, osteoblasts, and adipocytes. In contrast, removal of the ooplasm (oocytectemy) showed no effect on cumulus cell proliferation and differentiation. This is the first report to identify an invaluable source of multipotent stem cells, which is routinely discarded during in vitro embryo production. The plasticity and transdifferentiation capability of camel cumulus cells definitely requires attention as it provides a cheap biological experimental model for basic research in stem cells and for understanding ovarian differentiation, both of which are relevant for use in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering in humans and animals.
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- Islam M Saadeldin
- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44519, Zagazig, Egypt.
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44519, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Stem Cell Unit, Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Stem Cell Unit, Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Stem Cell Unit, Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Saudi Society for Camel Studies, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Vanni VS, Viganò P, Papaleo E, Mangili G, Candiani M, Giorgione V. Advances in improving fertility in women through stem cell-based clinical platforms. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2017; 17:585-593. [PMID: 28351161 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2017.1305352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Due to their regenerative ability, stem cells are looked at as a promising tool for improving infertility treatments in women. As the main limiting factor in female fertility is represented by the decrease of ovarian reserve, the main goals of stem cell-based clinical platforms would be to obtain in vitro or in vivo neo-oogenesis. Refractory endometrial factor infertility also represents an obstacle for female reproduction for which stem cells might provide novel treatment strategies. Areas covered: A systematic search of the literature was performed on MEDLINE/PubMed database to identify relevant articles using stem-cell based clinical or research platforms in the field of female infertility. Expert opinion: In vitro oogenesis has not so far developed beyond the stage of oocyte-like cells whose normal progression to mature oocytes and ability to be fertilized was not proved. Extensive epigenetic programming of gamete precursors and the complex interactions between somatic and germ cells required for human oogenesis likely represent the main obstacles in stem-cell-based neo-oogenesis. Also resuming oogenesis in vivo in adulthood still appears a distant hypothesis, as there is still a lack of consensus about the existence and functionality of adult ovarian stem cells.
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- Valeria Stella Vanni
- a Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit , IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital , Milano , Italy.,b Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit , Vita-Salute San Raffaele University , Milano , Italy
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- c Division of Genetics and Cell Biology , IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital , Milano , Italy
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- a Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit , IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital , Milano , Italy
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- a Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit , IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital , Milano , Italy
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- a Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit , IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital , Milano , Italy.,b Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit , Vita-Salute San Raffaele University , Milano , Italy
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- a Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit , IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital , Milano , Italy.,b Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit , Vita-Salute San Raffaele University , Milano , Italy
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Bouvier S, Paulmyer-Lacroix O, Molinari N, Bertaud A, Paci M, Leroyer A, Robert S, Dignat George F, Blot-Chabaud M, Bardin N. Soluble CD146, an innovative and non-invasive biomarker of embryo selection for in vitro fertilization. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0173724. [PMID: 28291830 PMCID: PMC5349662 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0173724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Although progress was made in in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques, the majority of embryos transferred fail to implant. Morphology embryo scoring is the standard procedure for most of IVF centres for choosing the best embryo, but remains limited since even the embryos classified as "top quality" may not implant. As it has been shown that i) CD146 is involved in embryo implantation and ii) membrane form is shed to generate soluble CD146 (sCD146), we propose that sCD146 in embryo supernatants may constitute a new biomarker of embryo selection. Immunocytochemical staining showed expression of CD146 in early embryo stages and sCD146 was detected by ELISA and Western-blot in embryo supernatants from D2. We retrospectively studied 126 couples who underwent IVF attempt. The embryo culture medium from each transferred embryo (n = 222) was collected for measurement of sCD146 by ELISA. Significantly higher sCD146 concentrations were present in embryo supernatants that did not implant (n = 185) as compared to those that successfully implanted (n = 37) (1310 +/- 1152 pg.mL-1 vs. 845+/- 1173 pg.mL-1, p = 0.024). Sensitivity analysis performed on single embryo transfers (n = 71) confirmed this association (p = 0.0054). The computed ROC curve established that the optimal sCD146 concentration for embryo implantation is under 1164 pg.mL-1 (sensitivity: 76%, specificity: 48%, PPV: 25% and NPV: 92%). Over this sCD146 threshold, the implantation rate was significantly lower (9% with sCD146 levels >1164 pg.ml-1 vs. 22% with sCD146 levels ≤ 1164 pg.mL-1, p = 0.01). Among the embryos preselected by morphologic scoring, sCD146 determination could allow a better selection of the embryo(s), thus improving the success of elective single embryo transfer. This study establishes the proof of concept for the use of sCD146 as a biomarker for IVF by excluding the embryo with the highest sCD146 level. A multicentre prospective study will now be necessary to further establish its use in clinical practice.
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- Assisted Reproductive Center, Laboratory of Reproduction, CHU La Conception, AP-HM, Marseille and Laboratory of Histology-Embryology/Biology of Reproduction, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, INSERM U1046, CNRS UMR 9214, Montpellier, France
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- Assisted Reproductive Center, Laboratory of Reproduction, CHU La Conception, AP-HM, Marseille and Laboratory of Histology-Embryology/Biology of Reproduction, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, Inserm U1076, Marseille, France
- Immunology Laboratory, Pole de Biologie, CHU Conception Marseille, AP-HM, Marseille, France
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Li J, Dai Y, Zhu H, Jiang Y, Zhang S. Endometriotic mesenchymal stem cells significantly promote fibrogenesis in ovarian endometrioma through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway by paracrine production of TGF-β1 and Wnt1. Hum Reprod 2016; 31:1224-35. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dew058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2015] [Accepted: 03/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Stem cells have great value in clinical application because of their ability to self-renew and their potential to differentiate into many different cell types. Mammalian gonads, including testes for males and ovaries for females, are composed of germline and somatic cells. In male mammals, spermatogonial stem cells maintain spermatogenesis which occurs continuously in adult testis. Likewise, a growing body of evidence demonstrated that female germline stem cells could be found in mammalian ovaries. Meanwhile, prior studies have shown that somatic stem cells exist in both testes and ovaries. In this chapter, we focus on mammalian gonad stem cells and discuss their characteristics as well as differentiation potentials.
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- Ji Wu
- Key Laboratory for the Genetics of Developmental & Neuropsychiatric Disorders (Ministry of Education), Bio-X Institutes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800. Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China.
- Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance of Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China.
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Key Laboratory for the Genetics of Developmental & Neuropsychiatric Disorders (Ministry of Education), Bio-X Institutes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800. Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory for the Genetics of Developmental & Neuropsychiatric Disorders (Ministry of Education), Bio-X Institutes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800. Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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Basini G, Falasconi I, Bussolati S, Grolli S, Di Lecce R, Grasselli F. Swine Granulosa Cells Show Typical Endothelial Cell Characteristics. Reprod Sci 2015; 23:630-7. [PMID: 26494700 DOI: 10.1177/1933719115612130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Granulosa cells, which belong to the somatic compartment of the ovarian follicle, are actively involved as endocrine cells in follicle growth. Recently, it has been proposed that these cells are not terminally differentiated and possess multipotency. Therefore, we cultured swine granulosa cells in specific endothelial cell culture medium (EBM-2), and phenotypic and functional characteristics of endothelial cells were assessed. The collected data suggest that these endocrine cells can also behave as endothelial cells, therefore potentially contributing to follicular angiogenesis, a crucial process in follicle growth and selection.
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- Giuseppina Basini
- Dipartimento di Scienze Medico-Veterinarie, Università degli Studi di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Medico-Veterinarie, Università degli Studi di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Medico-Veterinarie, Università degli Studi di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Medico-Veterinarie, Università degli Studi di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Medico-Veterinarie, Università degli Studi di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Medico-Veterinarie, Università degli Studi di Parma, Parma, Italy
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Hummitzsch K, Anderson RA, Wilhelm D, Wu J, Telfer EE, Russell DL, Robertson SA, Rodgers RJ. Stem cells, progenitor cells, and lineage decisions in the ovary. Endocr Rev 2015; 36:65-91. [PMID: 25541635 PMCID: PMC4496428 DOI: 10.1210/er.2014-1079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2014] [Accepted: 12/15/2014] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Exploring stem cells in the mammalian ovary has unleashed a Pandora's box of new insights and questions. Recent evidence supports the existence of stem cells of a number of the different cell types within the ovary. The evidence for a stem cell model producing mural granulosa cells and cumulus cells is strong, despite a limited number of reports. The recent identification of a precursor granulosa cell, the gonadal ridge epithelial-like cell, is exciting and novel. The identification of female germline (oogonial) stem cells is still very new and is currently limited to just a few species. Their origins and physiological roles, if any, are unknown, and their potential to produce oocytes and contribute to follicle formation in vivo lacks robust evidence. The precursor of thecal cells remains elusive, and more compelling data are needed. Similarly, claims of very small embryonic-like cells are also preliminary. Surface epithelial cells originating from gonadal ridge epithelial-like cells and from the mesonephric epithelium at the hilum of the ovary have also been proposed. Another important issue is the role of the stroma in guiding the formation of the ovary, ovigerous cords, follicles, and surface epithelium. Immune cells may also play key roles in developmental patterning, given their critical roles in corpora lutea formation and regression. Thus, while the cellular biology of the ovary is extremely important for its major endocrine and fertility roles, there is much still to be discovered. This review draws together the current evidence and perspectives on this topic.
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- Katja Hummitzsch
- Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (K.H., D.L.R., S.A.R., R.J.R.), School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health, Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 5005; Medical Research Council Centre for Reproductive Health (R.A.A.), The University of Edinburgh, The Queens Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh EH16 4TJ, United Kingdom; Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology (D.W.), Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia 3800; Bio-X Institutes (J.W.), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; and Institute of Cell Biology and Centre for Integrative Physiology (E.E.T), The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9XE, United Kingdom
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Gheorghisan-Galateanu AA, Hinescu ME, Enciu AM. Ovarian adult stem cells: hope or pitfall? J Ovarian Res 2014; 7:71. [PMID: 25018783 PMCID: PMC4094411 DOI: 10.1186/1757-2215-7-71] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2014] [Accepted: 06/29/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
For many years, ovarian biology has been based on the dogma that oocytes reserve in female mammals included a finite number, established before or at birth and it is determined by the number and quality of primordial follicles developed during the neonatal period. The restricted supply of oocytes in adult female mammals has been disputed in recent years by supporters of postnatal neo-oogenesis. Recent experimental data showed that ovarian surface epithelium and cortical tissue from both mouse and human were proved to contain very low proportion of cells able to propagate themselves, but also to generate immature oocytes in vitro or in vivo, when transplanted into immunodeficient mice ovaries. By mentioning several landmarks of ovarian stem cell reserve and addressing the exciting perspective of translation into clinical practice as treatment for infertility pathologies, the purpose of this article is to review the knowledge about adult mammalian ovarian stem cells, a topic that, since the first approach quickly attracted the attention of both the scientific media and patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ancuta Augustina Gheorghisan-Galateanu
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd., 050474 Bucharest, Romania ; C.I.Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd., 050474 Bucharest, Romania
| | - Mihail Eugen Hinescu
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd., 050474 Bucharest, Romania ; V.Babes National Institute of Pathology, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd., 050474 Bucharest, Romania
| | - Ana Maria Enciu
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd., 050474 Bucharest, Romania ; V.Babes National Institute of Pathology, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd., 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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