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Liang L, Zhang LY, Liu WT, Zong C, Gao L, Li R, Zhao QD, Zhao NP, Wei LX, Zhang L, Han ZP. Babao Dan decreases hepatocarcinogenesis by inhibiting hepatic progenitor cells malignant transformation via down-regulating toll-like receptor 4. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1073859. [PMID: 37251918 PMCID: PMC10213212 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1073859] [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: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Background Babao Dan (BBD) is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been widely used as a complementary and alternative medicine to treat chronic liver diseases. In this study, we aimed to observe the effect of BBD on the incidence of diethylnitrosamine (DEN)-initiated hepatocellular carcinoma formation in rats and explored its possible mechanism. Methods To verify this hypothesis, BBD was administrated to rats at a dose of 0.5g/kg body weight per two days from the 9th to 12th week in HCC-induced by DEN. Liver injury biomarkers and hepatic inflammatory parameters were evaluated by histopathology as well as serum and hepatic content analysis. We applied immunohistochemical analysis to investigate the expression of CK-19 and SOX-9 in liver tissues. The expression of TLR4 was determined by immunohistochemical, RT-PCR, and western blot analysis. Furthermore, we also detected the efficacy of BBD against primary HPCs neoplastic transformation induced by LPS. Results We observed that DEN could induce hepatocarcinogenesis, and BBD could obviously decrease the incidence. The biochemical and histopathological examination results confirmed that BBD could protect against liver injury and decrease inflammatory infiltration. Immunohistochemistry staining results showed that BBD could effectively inhibit the ductal reaction and the expression of TLR4. The results showed that BBD-serumcould obviously inhibit primary HPCs neoplastic transformation induced by regulating the TLR4/Ras/ERK signaling pathway. Conclusion In summary, our results indicate that BBD has potential applications in the prevention and treatment of HCC, which may be related to its effect on hepatic progenitor cells malignant transformation via inhibiting the TLR4/Ras/ERK signaling pathway.
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- Lei Liang
- Tumor Immunology and Gene Therapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Minimal Invasive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, People’s Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Clinical Research Unit, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Tumor Immunology and Gene Therapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Tumor Immunology and Gene Therapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Tumor Immunology and Gene Therapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Tumor Immunology and Gene Therapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Tumor Immunology and Gene Therapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical Research Unit, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Tumor Immunology and Gene Therapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical Research Unit, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Tumor Immunology and Gene Therapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Abou Monsef Y, Kutsal O. Immunohistochemical evaluation of hepatic progenitor cells in different types of feline liver diseases. J Vet Med Sci 2021; 83:613-621. [PMID: 33583913 PMCID: PMC8111336 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.20-0435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Hepatic progenitor cells are periportally resident cells capable of differentiating into
mature hepatocytes or cholangiocytes to ensure hepatic regeneration. This reaction is
termed a ductular reaction. In the present study, regenerative response of the feline
liver to different hepatic diseases was investigated immunohistochemically. Regeneration
of the liver through hepatocellular replication and proliferation of progenitor cell
compartment were comparatively evaluated. Histological and immunohistochemical stainings
were conducted on feline liver samples (n=40) representing various hepatobiliary diseases.
Cytokeratin (CK) 7, CK19, Proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), Ki67, and Human
hepatocyte marker 1 (Hep Par-1) were used. The presence of progenitor cells within feline
livers was proved, both as passive cells in normal liver and as active cells (ductular
reaction) in hepatic lesions. CK7 was found to be a suitable antibody for
immunohistochemically detecting feline progenitor cells. In acute events, regeneration was
predominantly shaped by the division of hepatocytes. In chronic events and severe acute
events, hepatocytes lost their ability to divide and regeneration mainly occurred through
progenitor cells. Location of the ductular reaction varied between different hepatic
diseases. Parenchymal ductular reaction was detected in fulminant hepatitis, chronic
hepatitis, hepatocellular lipidosis and metastatic lymphoma, whereas septal ductular
reaction was detected in chronic hepatitis and metastatic lymphoma. Ductular reaction
exhibited positive staining for Hep Par-1 in chronic and severe acute events. This study
indicates the major role played by hepatic progenitor cells in regeneration of the feline
liver. Moreover, it shows how the activation pattern of ductular reaction varies according
to the hepatobiliary disease type.
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- Yanad Abou Monsef
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara 06110, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara 06110, Turkey
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Tavares MR, de Castro RVG, Pieri NCG, Cruz NRN, Martins DS, Ambrósio CE, Garcia JM, Camplesi AC, Bressan FF, Toniollo GH. Identification of hepatic progenitor cells in the canine fetal liver. Res Vet Sci 2020; 133:239-245. [PMID: 33032111 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2020.09.012] [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: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The liver plays essential roles in human and animal organisms, such as the storage, release, metabolism, and elimination of various endogenous or exogenous substances. Although its vital importance, few treatments are yet available when a hepatic failure occurs, and hence, the use of stem cells has arisen as a possible solution for both human and veterinary medicines. Previous studies have shown the existence of hepatic progenitor cells in human fetuses that were positive for EpCAM and NCAM. There is limited evidence, however, further identification and characterization of these cells in other species. Considering the similarity between dogs and humans regarding physiology, and also the increasing importance of developing new treatments for both veterinary and translational medicine, this study attempted to identify hepatic progenitor cells in canine fetal liver. For that, livers from canine fetuses were collected, cells were isolated by enzymatic digestion and cultured. Cells were characterized regarding morphology and expression of EpCAM, NCAM, Nestin, and Thy-1/CD90 markers. Our results suggest that it is possible to identify hepatic progenitor cells in the canine fetal liver; however, for therapeutic use, further techniques for cellular isolation and culture are necessary to obtain enriched populations of hepatic progenitors from the canine fetal liver.
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- M R Tavares
- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Agricultural and Animal Science, State University of São Paulo, Jaboticabal/SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Agricultural and Animal Science, State University of São Paulo, Jaboticabal/SP, Brazil; Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga/SP, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga/SP, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Surgery, Faculty of Agricultural and Animal Science, State University of São Paulo, Jaboticabal/SP, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga/SP, Brazil; Post-Graduate Program in Anatomy of Domestic and Wild Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga/SP, Brazil; Post-Graduate Program in Anatomy of Domestic and Wild Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Agricultural and Animal Science, State University of São Paulo, Jaboticabal/SP, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Surgery, Faculty of Agricultural and Animal Science, State University of São Paulo, Jaboticabal/SP, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga/SP, Brazil; Post-Graduate Program in Anatomy of Domestic and Wild Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo/SP, Brazil..
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Agricultural and Animal Science, State University of São Paulo, Jaboticabal/SP, Brazil
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Kruitwagen HS, Oosterhoff LA, van Wolferen ME, Chen C, Nantasanti Assawarachan S, Schneeberger K, Kummeling A, van Straten G, Akkerdaas IC, Vinke CR, van Steenbeek FG, van Bruggen LW, Wolfswinkel J, Grinwis GC, Fuchs SA, Gehart H, Geijsen N, Vries RG, Clevers H, Rothuizen J, Schotanus BA, Penning LC, Spee B. Long-Term Survival of Transplanted Autologous Canine Liver Organoids in a COMMD1-Deficient Dog Model of Metabolic Liver Disease. Cells 2020; 9:cells9020410. [PMID: 32053895 PMCID: PMC7072637 DOI: 10.3390/cells9020410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 01/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
The shortage of liver organ donors is increasing and the need for viable alternatives is urgent. Liver cell (hepatocyte) transplantation may be a less invasive treatment compared with liver transplantation. Unfortunately, hepatocytes cannot be expanded in vitro, and allogenic cell transplantation requires long-term immunosuppression. Organoid-derived adult liver stem cells can be cultured indefinitely to create sufficient cell numbers for transplantation, and they are amenable to gene correction. This study provides preclinical proof of concept of the potential of cell transplantation in a large animal model of inherited copper toxicosis, such as Wilson’s disease, a Mendelian disorder that causes toxic copper accumulation in the liver. Hepatic progenitors from five COMMD1-deficient dogs were isolated and cultured using the 3D organoid culture system. After genetic restoration of COMMD1 expression, the organoid-derived hepatocyte-like cells were safely delivered as repeated autologous transplantations via the portal vein. Although engraftment and repopulation percentages were low, the cells survived in the liver for up to two years post-transplantation. The low engraftment was in line with a lack of functional recovery regarding copper excretion. This preclinical study confirms the survival of genetically corrected autologous organoid-derived hepatocyte-like cells in vivo and warrants further optimization of organoid engraftment and functional recovery in a large animal model of human liver disease.
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- Hedwig S. Kruitwagen
- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
- Correspondence: (H.S.K.); (B.S.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands;
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 EA Utrecht, The Netherlands;
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- Hubrecht Institute for Developmental Biology and Stem Cell Research and University Medical Center, Utrecht University, 3584 CT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (H.G.); (H.C.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
- Hubrecht Institute for Developmental Biology and Stem Cell Research and University Medical Center, Utrecht University, 3584 CT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (H.G.); (H.C.)
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- Hubrecht Organoid Technology (HUB), 3584 CT Utrecht, The Netherlands;
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- Hubrecht Institute for Developmental Biology and Stem Cell Research and University Medical Center, Utrecht University, 3584 CT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (H.G.); (H.C.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (L.A.O.); (M.E.v.W.); (C.C.); (S.N.A.); (K.S.); (A.K.); (G.v.S.); (I.C.A.); (C.R.V.); (F.G.v.S.); (L.W.L.v.B.); (J.W.); (N.G.); (J.R.); (B.A.S.); (L.C.P.)
- Correspondence: (H.S.K.); (B.S.)
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Kook PH, Baumstark M, Ruetten M. Clinical and histologic outcome in a dog surviving massive hepatic necrosis. J Vet Intern Med 2018; 33:879-884. [PMID: 30575127 PMCID: PMC6430912 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.15391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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This report describes the clinical and histologic recovery of a 2‐year‐old mixed‐breed dog presented with hypovolemic shock, markedly increased serum alanine amino transferase activity, and hemoabdomen. Emergency exploratory surgery revealed a friable liver with multiple capsule hemorrhages necessitating removal of the left lateral lobe. Histologic evaluation showed acute massive hepatic necrosis with centrilobular and midzonal distribution. The dog survived, and all monitored laboratory values normalized within 7 weeks. A liver biopsy taken 8 weeks after presentation revealed normal hepatic architecture with a few, randomly distributed neutrophilic foci. Follow‐up included intermittent determination of liver variables including liver function tests for a period of 7 years. The dog's health status, and all test results remained normal during this time. Complete recovery and good long‐term quality of life after life‐threatening acute liver failure secondary to massive hepatic necrosis is possible in dogs.
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- Peter H Kook
- Clinic for Small Animal Internal Medicine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic for Small Animal Internal Medicine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Veterinary Pathology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Valtolina C, Robben JH, Favier RP, Rothuizen J, Grinwis GC, Schotanus BA, Penning LC. Immunohistochemical characterisation of the hepatic stem cell niche in feline hepatic lipidosis: a preliminary morphological study. J Feline Med Surg 2018; 21:165-172. [PMID: 29741464 PMCID: PMC6357173 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x18765922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to describe the cellular and stromal components of the hepatic progenitor cell niche in feline hepatic lipidosis (FHL). METHODS Immunohistochemical staining for the progenitor/bile duct marker (K19), activated Kupffer cells (MAC387), myofibroblasts (alpha-smooth muscle actin [α-SMA]) and the extracellular matrix component laminin were used on seven liver biopsies of cats with FHL and three healthy cats. Double immunofluorescence stainings were performed to investigate co-localisation of different cell types in the hepatic progenitor cell (HPC) niche. RESULTS HPCs, Kupffer cells, myofibroblasts and laminin deposition were observed in the liver samples of FHL, although with variability in the expression and positivity of the different immunostainings between different samples. When compared with the unaffected cats where K19 positivity and minimal α-SMA and laminin positivity were seen mainly in the portal area, in the majority of FHL samples K19 and α-SMA-positive cells and laminin positivity were seen also in the periportal and parenchymatous area. MAC387-positive cells were present throughout the parenchyma. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE This is a preliminary morphological study to describe the activation and co-localisation of components of the HPC niche in FHL. Although the HPC niche in FHL resembles that described in hepatopathies in dogs and in feline lymphocytic cholangitis, the expression of K19, α-SMA, MAC387 and lamin is more variable in FHL, and a common pattern of activation could not be established. Nevertheless, when HPCs were activated, a spatial association between HPCs and their niche could be demonstrated.
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- Chiara Valtolina
- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,2 Evidensia Dierenziekenhuis Nunspeet, Nunspeet, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- 3 Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Pathology Diagnostic Centre, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,4 Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Gouda, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Otte CM, Valtolina C, Vreman S, Hubers S, van Wolferen ME, Favier RP, Rothuizen J, Penning LC. Immunohistochemical evaluation of the activation of hepatic progenitor cells and their niche in feline lymphocytic cholangitis. J Feline Med Surg 2017; 20:30-37. [PMID: 28349721 PMCID: PMC5753836 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x17699723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Objectives The aim of the study was to compare the hepatic progenitor cell niche in healthy feline livers and the liver tissue of cats with lymphocytic cholangitis. Methods Immunohistochemical stainings for vimentin, laminin, beta (β)-catenin and Notch1 intracellular domain (NICD) were used on formalin-fixed liver biopsies from affected (n = 12) and unaffected cats (n = 2). Results All immunohistochemical markers used were expressed in more cells, or more intensely, in the liver tissue of cats with lymphocytic cholangitis than in the liver tissue of unaffected cats. Conclusions and relevance Enhanced expression of vimentin, laminin, cytoplasmic/nuclear β-catenin and NICD in liver biopsies from cats with lymphocytic cholangitis indicates that the hepatic progenitor cell (HPC) niche is remodelled and activated. HPCs might provide insights into new regenerative treatment options for lymphocytic cholangitis in cats in the future.
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- Corma Ma Otte
- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- 2 Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Malagola E, Teunissen M, van der Laan LJW, Verstegen MMA, Schotanus BA, van Steenbeek FG, Penning LC, van Wolferen ME, Tryfonidou MA, Spee B. Characterization and Comparison of Canine Multipotent Stromal Cells Derived from Liver and Bone Marrow. Stem Cells Dev 2015; 25:139-50. [PMID: 26462417 PMCID: PMC4733325 DOI: 10.1089/scd.2015.0125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Liver-derived multipotent stromal cells (L-MSCs) may prove preferable for treatment strategies of liver diseases, in comparison to the widely studied bone marrow-derived MSCs (BM-MSCs). Canines are a large animal model, in which the pathologies of liver diseases are similar to man. This study further promotes the implementation of canine models in MSC-based treatments of liver diseases. L-MSCs were characterized and compared to BM-MSCs from the same individual. Both cell types demonstrated a spindle-shaped fibroblast-like morphology, possessed the same growth potential, and demonstrated similar immunomodulation gene expression of CD274, PTGS-1, and PTGS-2. Marked differences in cell surface markers, CD105 and CD146, distinguished these two cell populations, and L-MSCs retained a liver-specific imprinting, observed by expression of CK18 and CK19. Finally, both populations differentiated toward the osteogenic and adipogenic lineage; however, L-MSCs failed to differentiate into the chondrogenic lineage. In conclusion, characterization of canine L-MSCs and BM-MSCs demonstrated that the two cell type populations are highly comparable. Although it is still unclear which cell source is preferred for clinical application in liver treatment strategies, this study provides a foundation for future controlled studies with MSC therapy in various liver diseases in dogs before their application in man.
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- Ermanno Malagola
- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University , Utrecht, the Netherlands .,2 Department of Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Swiss Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Center, University Hospital , Zurich, Switzerland
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University , Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- 3 Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center , Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- 3 Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center , Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University , Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University , Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University , Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University , Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University , Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University , Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Schotanus BA, Kruitwagen HS, van den Ingh TSGAM, van Wolferen ME, Rothuizen J, Penning LC, Spee B. Enhanced Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signalling in the activated canine hepatic progenitor cell niche. BMC Vet Res 2014; 10:309. [PMID: 25551829 PMCID: PMC4302101 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-014-0309-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2014] [Accepted: 12/16/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Background The liver has a large regenerative capacity. Hepatocytes can replicate and regenerate a diseased liver. However, as is the case in severe liver diseases, this replication may become insufficient or exhausted and hepatic progenitor cells (HPCs) can be activated in an attempt to restore liver function. Due to their bi-potent differentiation capacity, these HPCs have great potential for regenerative approaches yet over-activation does pose potential health risks. Therefore the mechanisms leading to activation must be elucidated prior to safe implementation in the veterinary clinic. Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signalling have been implicated in the activation of HPCs in mouse models and in humans. Here we assessed the involvement in canine HPC activation. Gene-expression profiles were derived from laser microdissected HPC niches from lobular dissecting hepatitis (LDH) and normal liver tissue, with a focus on Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signalling. Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent studies were combined to assess the role of the pathways in HPCs during LDH. Results Gene-expression confirmed higher expression of Wnt/β-catenin and Notch pathway components and target genes in activated HPC niches in diseased liver compared to quiescent HPC niches from normal liver. Immunofluorescence confirmed the activation of these pathways in the HPCs during disease. Immunohistochemistry showed proliferating HPCs during LDH, and double immunofluorescence showed downregulation of Wnt/β-catenin and Notch in differentiating HPCs. Vimentin, a mesenchymal marker, was expressed on a subset of undifferentiated HPCs. Conclusions Together these studies clearly revealed that both Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signalling pathways are enhanced in undifferentiated, proliferating and potentially migrating HPCs during severe progressive canine liver disease (LDH).
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- Baukje A Schotanus
- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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