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Shen R, Lu Y, Cai C, Wang Z, Zhao J, Wu Y, Zhang Y, Yang Y. Research progress and prospects of benefit-risk assessment methods for umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in the clinical treatment of spinal cord injury. Stem Cell Res Ther 2024; 15:196. [PMID: 38956734 PMCID: PMC11218107 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-024-03797-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Over the past decade, we have witnessed the development of cell transplantation as a new strategy for repairing spinal cord injury (SCI). However, due to the complexity of the central nervous system (CNS), achieving successful clinical translation remains a significant challenge. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUMSCs) possess distinct advantages, such as easy collection, lack of ethical concerns, high self-renewal ability, multilineage differentiation potential, and immunomodulatory properties. hUMSCs are promising for regenerating the injured spinal cord to a significant extent. At the same time, for advancing SCI treatment, the appropriate benefit and risk evaluation methods play a pivotal role in determining the clinical applicability of treatment plans. Hence, this study discusses the advantages and risks of hUMSCs in SCI treatment across four dimensions-comprehensive evaluation of motor and sensory function, imaging, electrophysiology, and autonomic nervous system (ANS) function-aiming to improve the rationality of relevant clinical research and the feasibility of clinical translation.
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- Ruoqi Shen
- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Cell Products, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Center for Engineering and Technology Research of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Center for Quality Control of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Cell Products, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Center for Engineering and Technology Research of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Center for Quality Control of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Cell Products, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Center for Engineering and Technology Research of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Center for Quality Control of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Cell Products, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Center for Engineering and Technology Research of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Center for Quality Control of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Neuro-Oncological Surgery, Neurosurgery Center, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Cell Products, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Center for Engineering and Technology Research of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Guangdong Provincial Center for Quality Control of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Neuro-Oncological Surgery, Neurosurgery Center, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Cell Products, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Center for Engineering and Technology Research of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Center for Quality Control of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
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Liu T, Hao Y, Zhang Z, Zhou H, Peng S, Zhang D, Li K, Chen Y, Chen M. Advanced Cardiac Patches for the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction. Circulation 2024; 149:2002-2020. [PMID: 38885303 PMCID: PMC11191561 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.123.067097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Myocardial infarction is a cardiovascular disease characterized by a high incidence rate and mortality. It leads to various cardiac pathophysiological changes, including ischemia/reperfusion injury, inflammation, fibrosis, and ventricular remodeling, which ultimately result in heart failure and pose a significant threat to global health. Although clinical reperfusion therapies and conventional pharmacological interventions improve emergency survival rates and short-term prognoses, they are still limited in providing long-lasting improvements in cardiac function or reversing pathological progression. Recently, cardiac patches have gained considerable attention as a promising therapy for myocardial infarction. These patches consist of scaffolds or loaded therapeutic agents that provide mechanical reinforcement, synchronous electrical conduction, and localized delivery within the infarct zone to promote cardiac restoration. This review elucidates the pathophysiological progression from myocardial infarction to heart failure, highlighting therapeutic targets and various cardiac patches. The review considers the primary scaffold materials, including synthetic, natural, and conductive materials, and the prevalent fabrication techniques and optimal properties of the patch, as well as advanced delivery strategies. Last, the current limitations and prospects of cardiac patch research are considered, with the goal of shedding light on innovative products poised for clinical application.
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- Tailuo Liu
- Laboratory of Cardiac Structure and Function, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (T.L., Y.H., H.Z., S.P., D.Z., Y.C., M.C.), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
- Department of Cardiology (T.L., S.P., D.Z., M.C.), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
- Medicine and Engineering Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory of Nursing & Materials, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China (T.L., K.L., Y.C.)
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- Laboratory of Cardiac Structure and Function, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (T.L., Y.H., H.Z., S.P., D.Z., Y.C., M.C.), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- West China School of Public Health/West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China (Z.Z.)
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- Laboratory of Cardiac Structure and Function, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (T.L., Y.H., H.Z., S.P., D.Z., Y.C., M.C.), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology (T.L., S.P., D.Z., M.C.), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology (T.L., S.P., D.Z., M.C.), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- Medicine and Engineering Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory of Nursing & Materials, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China (T.L., K.L., Y.C.)
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- Medicine and Engineering Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory of Nursing & Materials, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China (T.L., K.L., Y.C.)
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- Department of Cardiology (T.L., S.P., D.Z., M.C.), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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Qi Y, Wang X, Bai Z, Xu Y, Lu T, Zhu H, Zhang S, Wu Z, Liu Z, He Z, Jia W. Enhancement of the function of mesenchymal stem cells by using a GMP-grade three-dimensional hypoxic large-scale production system. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30968. [PMID: 38826705 PMCID: PMC11141262 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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Background Efficiently increasing the production of clinical-grade mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is crucial for clinical applications. Challenges with the current planar culture methods include scalability issues, labour intensity, concerns related to cell senescence, and heterogeneous responses. This study aimed to establish a large-scale production system for MSC generation. In addition, a comparative analysis of the biological differences between MSCs cultured under various conditions was conducted. Methods and materials We developed a GMP-grade three-dimensional hypoxic large-scale production (TDHLSP) system for MSCs using self-fabricated glass microcarriers and a multifunctional bioreactor. Different parameters, including cell viability, cell diameter, immunophenotype, morphology, karyotype, and tumourigenicity were assessed in MSCs cultured using different methods. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) revealed pathways and genes associated with the enhanced functionality of MSCs cultured in three dimensions under hypoxic conditions (3D_Hypo MSCs). Moreover, CD142 knockdown in 3D_Hypo MSCs confirmed its in vitro functions. Results Inoculating 2 × 108 MSCs into a 2.6 L bioreactor in the TDHLSP system resulted in a final scale of 4.6 × 109 3D_Hypo MSCs by day 10. The 3D_Hypo MSCs retained characteristics of the 2D MSCs, demonstrating their genomic stability and non-tumourigenicity. Interestingly, the subpopulations of 3D_Hypo MSCs exhibited a more uniform distribution and a closer relationship than those of 2D MSCs. The heterogeneity of MSCs was strongly correlated with 'cell cycle' and 'stroma/mesenchyme', with 3D_Hypo MSCs expressing higher levels of activated stroma genes. Compared to 2D MSCs, 3D_Hypo MSCs demonstrated enhanced capabilities in blood vessel formation, TGF-β1 secretion, and inhibition of BV2 proliferation, with maintenance of Senescence-Associated β-Galactosidase (SA-β-gal) negativity. However, the enhanced functions of 3D_Hypo MSCs decreased upon the downregulation of CD142 expression. Conclusion The TDHLSP system led to a high overall production of MSCs and promoted uniform distribution of MSC clusters. This cultivation method also enhanced key cellular properties, such as angiogenesis, immunosuppression, and anti-aging. These functionally improved and uniform MSC subpopulations provide a solid basis for the clinical application of stem cell therapies.
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- Yiyao Qi
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, School of Life Sciences and Technology, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
- National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, School of Life Sciences and Technology, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
- National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, School of Life Sciences and Technology, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
- National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, School of Life Sciences and Technology, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
- National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, School of Life Sciences and Technology, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
- National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, School of Life Sciences and Technology, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
- National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, School of Life Sciences and Technology, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
- National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, School of Life Sciences and Technology, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
- National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, School of Life Sciences and Technology, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
- National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, School of Life Sciences and Technology, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
- National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200123, China
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Liu B, Wei Y, He J, Feng B, Chen Y, Guo R, Griffin MD, Hynes SO, Shen S, Liu Y, Cui H, Ma J, O'Brien T. Human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells improve myocardial fibrosis and restore miRNA-133a expression in diabetic cardiomyopathy. Stem Cell Res Ther 2024; 15:120. [PMID: 38659015 PMCID: PMC11040946 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-024-03715-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious health-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus characterized by myocardial fibrosis and abnormal cardiac function. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal cells (hUC-MSCs) are a potential therapeutic tool for DCM and myocardial fibrosis via mechanisms such as the regulation of microRNA (miRNA) expression and inflammation. It remains unclear, however, whether hUC-MSC therapy has beneficial effects on cardiac function following different durations of diabetes and which mechanistic aspects of DCM are modulated by hUC-MSC administration at different stages of its development. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of intravenous administration of hUC-MSCs on DCM following different durations of hyperglycemia in an experimental male model of diabetes and to determine the effects on expression of candidate miRNAs, target mRNA and inflammatory mediators. METHODS A male mouse model of diabetes was induced by multiple low-dose streptozotocin injections. The effects on severity of DCM of intravenous injections of hUC-MSCs and saline two weeks previously were compared at 10 and 18 weeks after diabetes induction. At both time-points, biochemical assays, echocardiography, histopathology, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), immunohistochemistry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) were used to analyze blood glucose, body weight, cardiac structure and function, degree of myocardial fibrosis and expression of fibrosis-related mRNA, miRNA and inflammatory mediators. RESULTS Saline-treated diabetic male mice had impaired cardiac function and increased cardiac fibrosis after 10 and 18 weeks of diabetes. At both time-points, cardiac dysfunction and fibrosis were improved in hUC-MSC-treated mice. Pro-fibrotic indicators (α-SMA, collagen I, collagen III, Smad3, Smad4) were reduced and anti-fibrotic mediators (FGF-1, miRNA-133a) were increased in hearts of diabetic animals receiving hUC-MSCs compared to saline. Increased blood levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF, IL-1β) and increased cardiac expression of IL-6 were also observed in saline-treated mice and were reduced by hUC-MSCs at both time-points, but to a lesser degree at 18 weeks. CONCLUSION Intravenous injection of hUC-MSCs ameliorated key functional and structural features of DCM in male mice with diabetes of shorter and longer duration. Mechanistically, these effects were associated with restoration of intra-myocardial expression of miRNA-133a and its target mRNA COL1AI as well as suppression of systemic and localized inflammatory mediators.
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- Boxin Liu
- Stem Cell Research Center, Hebei Medical University-University of Galway, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Hebei Research Center for Stem Cell Medical Translational Engineering, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Hebei Technology Innovation Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei International Joint Research Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Hebei Medical University-University of Galway, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Hebei Research Center for Stem Cell Medical Translational Engineering, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Hebei Technology Innovation Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei International Joint Research Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Hebei Medical University-University of Galway, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Hebei Research Center for Stem Cell Medical Translational Engineering, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Hebei Technology Innovation Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei International Joint Research Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Hebei Medical University-University of Galway, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Hebei Research Center for Stem Cell Medical Translational Engineering, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Human Anatomy Department, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Hebei Technology Innovation Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei International Joint Research Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Hebei Medical University-University of Galway, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Hebei Research Center for Stem Cell Medical Translational Engineering, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Hebei Technology Innovation Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei International Joint Research Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Hebei Medical University-University of Galway, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Hebei Research Center for Stem Cell Medical Translational Engineering, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Hebei Technology Innovation Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China
- Hebei International Joint Research Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Hebei Medical University-University of Galway, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, School of Medicine, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Discipline of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Hebei Medical University-University of Galway, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China
- Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, School of Medicine, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, China
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Hebei Medical University-University of Galway, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China.
- Hebei Research Center for Stem Cell Medical Translational Engineering, Hebei Province, 050017, China.
- Human Anatomy Department, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China.
- Hebei Technology Innovation Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China.
- Hebei International Joint Research Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China.
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Hebei Medical University-University of Galway, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China.
- Hebei Research Center for Stem Cell Medical Translational Engineering, Hebei Province, 050017, China.
- Human Anatomy Department, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China.
- Hebei Technology Innovation Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China.
- Hebei International Joint Research Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Hebei Province, China.
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Hebei Medical University-University of Galway, Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province, 050017, China.
- Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, School of Medicine, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
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Gill JK, Rehsia SK, Verma E, Sareen N, Dhingra S. Stem cell therapy for cardiac regeneration: past, present, and future. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2024; 102:161-179. [PMID: 38226807 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2023-0202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Cardiac disorders remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Current clinical strategies, including drug therapy, surgical interventions, and organ transplantation offer limited benefits to patients without regenerating the damaged myocardium. Over the past decade, stem cell therapy has generated a keen interest owing to its unique self-renewal and immune privileged characteristics. Furthermore, the ability of stem cells to differentiate into specialized cell types, has made them a popular therapeutic tool against various diseases. This comprehensive review provides an overview of therapeutic potential of different types of stem cells in reference to cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, it sheds light on the advantages and limitations associated with each cell type. An in-depth analysis of the challenges associated with stem cell research and the hurdles for its clinical translation and their possible solutions have also been elaborated upon. It examines the controversies surrounding embryonic stem cells and the emergence of alternative approaches, such as the use of induced pluripotent stem cells for cardiac therapeutic applications. Overall, this review serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers involved in the field of regenerative medicine, guiding the development of safe and effective stem cell-based therapies to revolutionize patient care.
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- Jaideep Kaur Gill
- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Regenerative Medicine Program, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering Program, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB, R2H2A6, Canada
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Regenerative Medicine Program, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering Program, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB, R2H2A6, Canada
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Regenerative Medicine Program, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering Program, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB, R2H2A6, Canada
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Regenerative Medicine Program, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering Program, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB, R2H2A6, Canada
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Regenerative Medicine Program, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering Program, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB, R2H2A6, Canada
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Chen W, Nie M, Gan J, Xia N, Wang D, Sun L. Tailoring cell sheets for biomedical applications. SMART MEDICINE 2024; 3:e20230038. [PMID: 39188516 PMCID: PMC11235941 DOI: 10.1002/smmd.20230038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Cell sheet technology has emerged as a novel scaffold-free approach for cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine. Techniques for harvesting cell sheets are essential to preserve the integrity of living cell sheets. This review provides an overview of fundamental technologies to fabricate cell sheets and recent advances in cell sheet-based tissue engineering. In addition to the commonly used temperature-responsive systems, we introduce alternative approaches, such as ROS-induced, magnetic-controlled, and light-induced cell sheet technologies. Moreover, we discuss the modification of the cell sheet to improve its function, including stacking, genetic modification, and vascularization. With the significant advances in cell sheet technology, cell sheets have been widely applied in various tissues and organs, including but not limited to the lung, cornea, cartilage, periodontium, heart, and liver. This review further describes both the preclinical and clinical applications of cell sheets. We believe that the progress in cell sheet technology would further propel its biomedical applications.
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- Weiwei Chen
- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyNanjing Drum Tower HospitalMedical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyNanjing Drum Tower HospitalMedical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyNanjing Drum Tower HospitalMedical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyNanjing Drum Tower HospitalMedical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyNanjing Drum Tower HospitalMedical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyNanjing Drum Tower HospitalMedical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefeiChina
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Zhao F, Fan Z, Jia R, Liu Q, Wang M, Sui J, Liu H. Mesenchymal Stem Cells Accelerate Recovery of Acetic Acid-Induced Chronic Gastric Ulcer by Regulating Ekt/Akt/TRIM29 Axis. Stem Cells Int 2024; 2024:6202123. [PMID: 38213743 PMCID: PMC10781525 DOI: 10.1155/2024/6202123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Chronic gastric ulcer (CGU), a prevalent digestive disease, has a high incidence and is seriously harmful to human health. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been proven to have beneficial therapeutic effects in many human diseases. Here, a CGU model induced by acetic acid in mice was used to evaluate the repair effects and potential mechanism of human umbilical cord-derived MSCs (hUC-MSCs) and hUC-MSCs derived conditioned medium (hUC-MSC-CM). We found that hUC-MSCs and hUC-MSC-CM treatment significantly repaired morphological characteristics of CGU, improved proliferation and decreased apoptosis of gastric cells, and promoted the generation of new blood vessels in granulation tissues. In addition, we could detect the homing of MSCs in gastric tissue, and MSCs may differentiate into Lgr5-positive cells. As well as this, in vitro experiments showed that hUC-MSC-CM could promote cell proliferation, stimulate cell cycle progression, and reduce the incidence of apoptosis. The transcriptome of cells and the iTRAQ proteome of gastric tissues suggest that MSCs may play a therapeutic role by increasing the expression of TRIM29. Additionally, it was found that knocking down TRIM29 significantly decreased the ameliorative effects of hUC-MSC-CM on cell apoptosis. As a result of further molecular experiments, it was found that TRIM29 is capable of phosphorylating Erk/Akt in specific cell type. As a whole, it appears that hUC-MSCs can be an effective therapeutic approach for promoting gastric ulcer healing and may exert therapeutic effects in the form of paracrine and differentiation into gastric cells.
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- Feiyue Zhao
- Handan Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Handan, Hebei Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Gastric Medicine, Handan, Hebei Province, China
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- Handan Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Handan, Hebei Province, China
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- Handan Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Handan, Hebei Province, China
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- Handan Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Handan, Hebei Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Gastric Medicine, Handan, Hebei Province, China
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, Hebei Province, China
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- Handan Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Handan, Hebei Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Gastric Medicine, Handan, Hebei Province, China
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Zhang J, Li J, Qu X, Liu Y, Harada A, Hua Y, Yoshida N, Ishida M, Tabata A, Sun L, Liu L, Miyagawa S. Development of a thick and functional human adipose-derived stem cell tissue sheet for myocardial infarction repair in rat hearts. Stem Cell Res Ther 2023; 14:380. [PMID: 38124195 PMCID: PMC10734106 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-023-03560-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of death worldwide. The most effective treatment for HF is heart transplantation, but its use is limited by the scarcity of donor hearts. Recently, stem cell-based therapy has emerged as a promising approach for treating myocardial infarction. Our research group has been investigating the use of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte patches as a potential therapeutic candidate. We have successfully conducted eight cases of clinical trials and demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of this approach. However, further advancements are necessary to overcome immune rejection and enhance therapeutic efficacy. In this study, we propose a novel and efficient technique for constructing mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) tissue sheets, which can be transplanted effectively for treating myocardial infarction repair. METHODS We applied a one-step method to construct the human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (hADSC) tissue sheet on a poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) fiber scaffold. Histology, immunofluorescence, and paracrine profile assessment were used to determine the organization and function of the hADSC tissue sheet. Echocardiography and pathological analyses of heart sections were performed to evaluate cardiac function, fibrosis area, angiogenesis, and left ventricular remodeling. RESULTS In vitro, the hADSC tissue sheet showed great organization, abundant ECM expression, and increased paracrine secretion than single cells. In vivo, the hADSC tissue sheet group demonstrated improved cardiac functional recovery, less ventricular remodeling, decreased fibrosis, and enhanced angiogenesis than the MI group. CONCLUSIONS We developed thick and functional hADSC tissue sheets via the one-step strategy. The hADSC tissue sheet showed excellent performance in treating myocardial infarction in the rat model.
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- Jingbo Zhang
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
- Frontier of Regenerative Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Frontier of Regenerative Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
- Frontier of Regenerative Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
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Wang M, Li Y, Wang H, Li M, Wang X, Liu R, Zhang D, Xu W. Corneal regeneration strategies: From stem cell therapy to tissue engineered stem cell scaffolds. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 165:115206. [PMID: 37494785 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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Corneal epithelial defects and excessive wound healing might lead to severe complications. As stem cells can self-renew infinitely, they are a promising solution for regenerating the corneal epithelium and treating severe corneal epithelial injury. The chemical and biophysical properties of biological scaffolds, such as the amniotic membrane, fibrin, and hydrogels, can provide the necessary signals for stem cell proliferation and differentiation. Multiple researchers have conducted investigations on these scaffolds and evaluated them as potential therapeutic interventions for corneal disorders. These studies have identified various inherent benefits and drawbacks associated with these scaffolds. In this study, we provided a comprehensive overview of the history and use of various stem cells in corneal repair. We mainly discussed biological scaffolds that are used in stem cell transplantation and innovative materials that are under investigation.
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- Mengyuan Wang
- Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Laboratory Technology Innovation, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China
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- Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Laboratory Technology Innovation, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China
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- Blood Purification Department, Qingdao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao Hiser Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China
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- Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Laboratory Technology Innovation, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China
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- Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Laboratory Technology Innovation, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China
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- Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Laboratory Technology Innovation, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China
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- Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China.
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- Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Laboratory Technology Innovation, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China.
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Shao J, Xia L, Ye Z, Yang Q, Zhang C, Shi Y, Zhang L, Gu L, Xu C, Chen Y, Chen Y, Pan X, Wu F, Pan R, Liang J, Zhang L. A repeat-dose toxicity study of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells in NOG mice by intravenous injection. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2023; 19:857-866. [PMID: 37921457 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2023.2279243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Stem cell-based therapies have demonstrated great potential in several clinical trials. However, safety data on stem cell application remain inadequate. This study evaluated the toxicity of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) in NOD/Shi-scid/IL-2 Rγnull (NOG) mice. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Mice were administered hUC-MSCs intravenously at doses of 3.5 × 106 cells/kg and 3.5 × 107 cells/kg. Toxicity was assessed by clinical observation, behavioral evaluation, pathology, organ weight, and histopathology. We determined the distribution of hUC-MSCs using a validated qPCR method and colonization using immunohistochemistry. RESULTS No significant abnormal effects on clinical responses, body weight, or food intake were observed in the mice, except for two in the high-dose group that died during the last administration. Mouse activity in the high-dose group decreased 6 h after the first administration. Terminal examination revealed dose-dependent changes in hematology. The mice in the high-dose group displayed pulmonary artery wall plaques and mild alveolar wall microthrombi. hUC-MSCs colonized primarily the lung tissues and were largely distributed there 24 h after the final administration. CONCLUSIONS The no observed adverse effect level for intravenous administration of hUC-MSCs in NOG mice over a period of 3 w was 3.5 × 106 cells/kg.
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- Jinjin Shao
- Center of Safety Evaluation and Research, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Safety Evaluation and Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Medical College (Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences), Hangzhou, China
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- Center of Safety Evaluation and Research, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Safety Evaluation and Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Medical College (Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences), Hangzhou, China
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- Center of Safety Evaluation and Research, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Safety Evaluation and Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Medical College (Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences), Hangzhou, China
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- Center of Safety Evaluation and Research, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Safety Evaluation and Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Medical College (Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences), Hangzhou, China
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- Center of Safety Evaluation and Research, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Safety Evaluation and Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Medical College (Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences), Hangzhou, China
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- Center of Safety Evaluation and Research, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Safety Evaluation and Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Medical College (Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences), Hangzhou, China
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- Center of Safety Evaluation and Research, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Safety Evaluation and Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Medical College (Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences), Hangzhou, China
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- Center of Safety Evaluation and Research, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Safety Evaluation and Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Medical College (Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences), Hangzhou, China
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- Center of Safety Evaluation and Research, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Safety Evaluation and Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Medical College (Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences), Hangzhou, China
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- Center of Safety Evaluation and Research, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Safety Evaluation and Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Medical College (Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences), Hangzhou, China
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- Center of Safety Evaluation and Research, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Safety Evaluation and Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Medical College (Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences), Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Cell-Based Drug and Applied Technology Development, S-Evans Biosciences Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Cell-Based Drug and Applied Technology Development, S-Evans Biosciences Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Cell-Based Drug and Applied Technology Development, S-Evans Biosciences Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Center for Drugs and Cosmetics Evaluation, Zhejiang Province Food and Drug Administration, Hangzhou, China
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- Center of Safety Evaluation and Research, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Safety Evaluation and Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Medical College (Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences), Hangzhou, China
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Zhang H, Zhu Q, Ji Y, Wang M, Zhang Q, Liu W, Li R, Zhang J, Xu P, Song X, Lv C. hucMSCs treatment prevents pulmonary fibrosis by reducing circANKRD42-YAP1-mediated mechanical stiffness. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:5514-5534. [PMID: 37335082 PMCID: PMC10333056 DOI: 10.18632/aging.204805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fibrosing interstitial pneumonia of unknown cause. The most typical characteristic of IPF is gradual weakening of pulmonary elasticity and increase in hardness/rigidity with aging. This study aims to identify a novel treatment approach for IPF and explore mechanism of mechanical stiffness underlying human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSCs) therapy. Target ability of hucMSCs was examined by labeling with cell membrane dye Dil. Anti-pulmonary fibrosis effect of hucMSCs therapy by reducing mechanical stiffness was evaluated by lung function analysis and MicroCT imaging system and atomic force microscope in vivo and in vitro. Results showed that stiff environment of fibrogenesis caused cells to establish a mechanical connection between cytoplasm and nucleus, initiating expression of related mechanical genes such as Myo1c and F-actin. HucMSCs treatment blocked force transmission and reduced mechanical force. For further exploration of mechanism, ATGGAG was mutated to CTTGCG (the binding site of miR-136-5p) in the full-length sequence of circANKRD42. Wildtype and mutant plasmids of circANKRD42 were packaged into adenovirus vectors and sprayed into lungs of mice. Mechanistic dissection revealed that hucMSCs treatment repressed circANKRD42 reverse splicing biogenesis by inhibiting hnRNP L, which in turn promoted miR-136-5p binds to 3'-Untranslated Region (3'-UTR) of YAP1 mRNA directly, thus inhibiting translation of YAP1 and reducing YAP1 protein entering nucleus. The condition repressed expression of related mechanical genes to block force transmission and reduce mechanical forces. The mechanosensing mechanism mediated directly by circANKRD42-YAP1 axis in hucMSCs treatment, which has potential general applicability in IPF treatment.
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- Haitong Zhang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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- Department of Cellular and Genetic Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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- Department of Cellular and Genetic Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, China
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- Department of Pathology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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- Department of Cellular and Genetic Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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- Department of Cellular and Genetic Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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Zhang Y, Wang P, Jin MX, Zhou YQ, Ye L, Zhu XJ, Li HF, Zhou M, Li Y, Li S, Liang KY, Wang Y, Gao Y, Pan MX, Zhou SQ, Peng Q. Schisandrin B Improves the Hypothermic Preservation of Celsior Solution in Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2023; 20:447-459. [PMID: 36947320 PMCID: PMC10219924 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-023-00531-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) have emerged as promising therapy for immune and inflammatory diseases. However, how to maintain the activity and unique properties during cold storage and transportation is one of the key factors affecting the therapeutic efficiency of hUCMSCs. Schisandrin B (SchB) has many functions in cell protection as a natural medicine. In this study, we investigated the protective effects of SchB on the hypothermic preservation of hUCMSCs. METHODS hUCMSCs were isolated from Wharton's jelly. Subsequently, hUCMSCs were exposed to cold storage (4 °C) and 24-h re-warming. After that, cells viability, surface markers, immunomodulatory effects, reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial integrity, apoptosis-related and antioxidant proteins expression level were evaluated. RESULTS SchB significantly alleviated the cells injury and maintained unique properties such as differentiation potential, level of surface markers and immunomodulatory effects of hUCMSCs. The protective effects of SchB on hUCMSCs after hypothermic storage seemed associated with its inhibition of apoptosis and the anti-oxidative stress effect mediated by nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 signaling. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate SchB could be used as an agent for hypothermic preservation of hUCMSCs.
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- Ying Zhang
- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First People's Hospital of Kashi, Kashi, 844000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First People's Hospital of Kashi, Kashi, 844000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First People's Hospital of Kashi, Kashi, 844000, China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China.
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China.
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Hu D, Li X, Li J, Tong P, Li Z, Lin G, Sun Y, Wang J. The preclinical and clinical progress of cell sheet engineering in regenerative medicine. Stem Cell Res Ther 2023; 14:112. [PMID: 37106373 PMCID: PMC10136407 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-023-03340-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Cell therapy is an accessible method for curing damaged organs or tissues. Yet, this approach is limited by the delivery efficiency of cell suspension injection. Over recent years, biological scaffolds have emerged as carriers of delivering therapeutic cells to the target sites. Although they can be regarded as revolutionary research output and promote the development of tissue engineering, the defect of biological scaffolds in repairing cell-dense tissues is apparent. Cell sheet engineering (CSE) is a novel technique that supports enzyme-free cell detachment in the shape of a sheet-like structure. Compared with the traditional method of enzymatic digestion, products harvested by this technique retain extracellular matrix (ECM) secreted by cells as well as cell-matrix and intercellular junctions established during in vitro culture. Herein, we discussed the current status and recent progress of CSE in basic research and clinical application by reviewing relevant articles that have been published, hoping to provide a reference for the development of CSE in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine.
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- Danping Hu
- Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- HANGZHOU CHEXMED TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Hospital of Hunan Guangxiu, Medical College of Hunan Normal University, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- National Engineering and Research Center of Human Stem Cells, Changsha, 410008, China
- Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Reproductive Engineering, Ministry of Health, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.
- National Engineering and Research Center of Human Stem Cells, Changsha, 410008, China.
- Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Reproductive Engineering, Ministry of Health, Changsha, 410008, China.
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- Shanghai Biomass Pharmaceutical Product Evaluation Professional Public Service Platform, Center for Pharmacological Evaluation and Research, China State Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry, Shanghai, 200437, China.
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Chang D, Yang X, Fan S, Fan T, Zhang M, Ono M. Engineering of MSCs sheet for the prevention of myocardial ischemia and for left ventricle remodeling. Stem Cell Res Ther 2023; 14:102. [PMID: 37098611 PMCID: PMC10127056 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-023-03322-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering combines cell biology and material science to construct tissues or organs for disease modeling, drug testing, and regenerative medicine. The cell sheet is a newly developed tissue engineering technology that has brought about scaffold-free tissue and shows great application potential. In this review, we summarized recent progress and future possibilities in preclinical research into and clinical applications of cell sheets fabricated by differing cell types from various sources for cardiac tissue repair, and the manufacturing strategies and promising application potential of 3D cell-dense tissue constructed from cell sheets. Special attention was paid to the mechanisms of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) sheets in the prevention of myocardial ischemia and left ventricle remodeling. Comparing MSCs sheets with other types of cell sheets and 3D cardiac tissues, engineering tissues' potential safety and effectiveness concerns were also discussed.
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- Dehua Chang
- Department of Cell Therapy in Regenerative Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan.
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- BOE Regenerative Medicine Technology Co., Ltd., No. 9 JiuXianQiao North Road, Beijing, 100015, China
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- Heart Center and Beijing Key Laboratory of Hypertension, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Children Heart Center, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, No. 1 Fuwai Road, Zhengzhou, 450018, China
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- Heart Center, First Hospital of Tsinghua University, No. 6 JiuXianQiao 1st Road, Beijing, 10016, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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Abdolahzadeh H, Rad NK, Shpichka A, Golroo R, Rahi K, Timashev P, Hassan M, Vosough M. Progress and promise of cell sheet assisted cardiac tissue engineering in regenerative medicine. Biomed Mater 2023; 18. [PMID: 36758240 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/acbad4] [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: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most common leading causes of premature deaths in all countries. To control the harmful side effects of CVDs on public health, it is necessary to understand the current and prospective strategies in prevention, management, and monitoring CVDs.In vitro,recapitulating of cardiac complex structure with its various cell types is a challenging topic in tissue engineering. Cardiac tissue engineering (CTE) is a multi-disciplinary strategy that has been considered as a novel alternative approach for cardiac regenerative medicine and replacement therapies. In this review, we overview various cell types and approaches in cardiac regenerative medicine. Then, the applications of cell-sheet-assisted CTE in cardiac diseases were discussed. Finally, we described how this technology can improve cardiac regeneration and function in preclinical and clinical models.
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- Hadis Abdolahzadeh
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- World-Class Research Center 'Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare', Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia.,Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia.,Chemistry Department, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- World-Class Research Center 'Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare', Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia.,Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia.,Chemistry Department, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine, Institution for Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.,Chemistry Department, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia.,Experimental Cancer Medicine, Institution for Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Li J, Liu L, Zhang J, Qu X, Kawamura T, Miyagawa S, Sawa Y. Engineered Tissue for Cardiac Regeneration: Current Status and Future Perspectives. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:605. [PMID: 36354516 PMCID: PMC9688015 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9110605] [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: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Heart failure (HF) is the leading cause of death worldwide. The most effective HF treatment is heart transplantation, the use of which is restricted by the limited supply of donor hearts. The human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC), including human embryonic stem cell (hESC) and the induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC), could be produced in an infinite manner and differentiated into cardiomyocytes (CMs) with high efficiency. The hPSC-CMs have, thus, offered a promising alternative for heart transplant. In this review, we introduce the tissue-engineering technologies for hPSC-CM, including the materials for cell culture and tissue formation, and the delivery means into the heart. The most recent progress in clinical application of hPSC-CMs is also introduced. In addition, the bottleneck limitations and future perspectives for clinical translation are further discussed.
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- Junjun Li
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Division, Osaka Police Hospital, Tennoji, Osaka 543-0035, Japan
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Tissue Sheet Engineered Using Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improves Diabetic Wound Healing. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232012697. [PMID: 36293557 PMCID: PMC9604116 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232012697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Diabetic foot ulceration is a common chronic diabetic complication. Human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) have been widely used in regenerative medicine owing to their multipotency and easy availability. We developed poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)-based scaffold to create hUC-MSC tissue sheets. In vitro immunostaining showed that hUC-MSC tissue sheets formed thick and solid tissue sheets with an abundance of extracellular matrix (ECM). Diabetic wounds in mice treated with or without either the hUC-MSC tissue sheet, hUC-MSC injection, or fiber only revealed that hUC-MSC tissue sheet transplantation promoted diabetic wound healing with improved re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, blood vessel formation and maturation, and alleviated inflammation compared to that observed in other groups. Taken collectively, our findings suggest that hUC-MSCs cultured on PLGA scaffolds improve diabetic wound healing, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis, and provide a novel and effective method for cell transplantation, and a promising alternative for diabetic skin wound treatment.
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Manufacture and Quality Control of Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Sheets for Clinical Use. Cells 2022; 11:cells11172732. [PMID: 36078137 PMCID: PMC9454431 DOI: 10.3390/cells11172732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell (UC−MSC) sheets have attracted much attention in cell therapy. However, the culture media and coating matrix used for the preparation of UC−MSC sheets have not been safe enough to comply with current clinical drug standards. Moreover, the UC−MSC sheet preservation systems developed before did not comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations. In this study, the culture medium and coating matrix were developed for UC−MSC sheet production to comply with clinical drug standards. Additionally, the GMP-compliant preservation solution and method for the UC−MSC sheet were developed. Then, quality standards of the UC−MSC sheet were formulated according to national and international regulations for drugs. Finally, the production process of UC−MSC sheets on a large scale was standardized, and three batches of trial production were conducted and tested to meet the established quality standards. This research provides the possibility for clinical trials of UC−MSC sheet products in the development stage of new drugs and lays the foundation for industrial large-scale production after the new drug is launched.
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Laiman V, Lee YL, Hou YW, Fang YT, Chen YY, Lo YC, Heriyanto DS, Lan SC, Chen CL, Chen XY, Lee KY, Chang JH, Chuang HC. Reduction of Emphysema Severity by Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:8906. [PMID: 36012176 PMCID: PMC9408173 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23168906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in chronic lung disease patients throughout the world. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been shown to regulate immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative responses. However, the effects of human-umbilical-cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) on the lung pathophysiology of COPD remain unclear. We aimed to investigate the role of hUC-MSCs in emphysema severity and Yes-associated protein (Yap) phosphorylation (p-Yap) in a porcine-pancreatic-elastase (PPE)-induced emphysema model. We observed that the emphysema percentages (normalized to the total lung volume) measured by chest computed tomography (CT) and exercise oxygen desaturation were significantly reduced by hUC-MSCs at 107 cells/kg body weight (BW) via intravenous administration in emphysematous mice (p < 0.05). Consistently, the emphysema index, as assessed by the mean linear intercept (MLI), significantly decreased with hUC-MSC administration at 3 × 106 and 107 cells/kg BW (p < 0.05). Changes in the lymphocytes, monocytes, and splenic cluster of differentiation 4-positive (CD4+) lymphocytes by PPE were significantly reversed by hUC-MSC administration in emphysematous mice (p < 0.05). An increasing neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio was reduced by hUC-MSCs at 3 × 106 and 107 cells/kg BW (p < 0.05). The higher levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, keratinocyte chemoattractant (KC), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were significantly decreased by hUC-MSC administration (p < 0.05). A decreasing p-Yap/Yap ratio in type II alveolar epithelial cells (AECII) of mice with PPE-induced emphysema was significantly increased by hUC-MSCs (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the administration of hUC-MSCs improved multiple pathophysiological features of mice with PPE-induced emphysema. The effectiveness of the treatment of pulmonary emphysema with hUC-MSCs provides an essential and significant foundation for future clinical studies of MSCs in COPD patients.
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- Vincent Laiman
- International Ph.D. Program in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada—Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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- Ph.D. Program for Neural Regenerative Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada—Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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- School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
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- School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
- Cell Physiology and Molecular Image Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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