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Yang D, Song J, Xu J, Zhang J, Chen YE. Generation of Rabbit Chimeras by Eight-Cell Stage Embryo Injection. Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2631:381-391. [PMID: 36995679 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2990-1_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
Abstract
Pluripotent stem cell (PSC) injection to the blastocyst stage embryos is a widely used method to evaluate the pluripotency through chimeric contribution. It is routinely used to produce transgenic mice. However, PSC injection to the blastocyst stage embryos in rabbits is challenging. At this stage, the in vivo developed rabbit blastocysts possess a thick mucin layer that is inhibitory for microinjection, whereas in vitro developed rabbit blastocysts that lack such mucin layer often fail to implant after embryo transfer. In this chapter, we describe a detailed protocol of rabbit chimera production through mucin-free eight-cell stage embryo injection procedure.
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- Dongshan Yang
- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Key Laboratory of Animal Cellular and Genetics Engineering of Heilongjiang Province, College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Ren X, Lei W, Huang S, Shi D, Li X. Rapamycin Treatment Is Beneficial for the Generation of Rabbit-Induced Pluripotent Stem-Like Cells. Cell Reprogram 2022; 24:48-55. [PMID: 35085453 DOI: 10.1089/cell.2021.0128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Autophagy could promote the generation of induced pluripotency stem cells (iPSCs) in humans and mice. However, little was known whether it had similar effects in other species, the detailed mechanism and the features of formed iPSC colonies were also not clear. In this study, we first established the doxycycline (DOX)-inducible tetO lentiviral vector system suitable for the generation of rabbit iPSCs. Rapamycin, a mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor, was added during rabbit embryonic fibroblasts induction to improve the autophagy level. The colony formation efficiency and the expression of autophagy- and pluripotent-related genes were detected. The results showed that the established DOX-inducible tetO lentiviral system was successfully used to induce rabbit iPS-like cells. Compared with the untreated group, the number of alkaline phosphatase (AP)-positive colonies was increased 5.5-fold, when 0.5 nM rapamycin was added on days 1-3 after transduction, the colony morphology was improved and the iPS-like cells could be passaged >10 generations. The expression of autophagy-related genes (ATG), ATG5, ATG7, LC3, and ULK1 was increased with different patterns during the induction process, expression of OCT4, SOX2, and KLF4 significantly increased (p < 0.05). The mentioned results indicate that rapamycin treatment is beneficial for the generation of rabbit iPSCs by regulating autophagy and pluripotency-related gene expression.
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- Xuan Ren
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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Pain B, Baquerre C, Coulpier M. Cerebral organoids and their potential for studies of brain diseases in domestic animals. Vet Res 2021; 52:65. [PMID: 33941270 PMCID: PMC8090903 DOI: 10.1186/s13567-021-00931-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The brain is a complex organ and any model for studying it in its normal and pathological aspects becomes a tool of choice for neuroscientists. The mastering and dissemination of protocols allowing brain organoids development have paved the way for a whole range of new studies in the field of brain development, modeling of neurodegenerative or neurodevelopmental diseases, understanding tumors as well as infectious diseases that affect the brain. While studies are so far limited to the use of human cerebral organoids, there is a growing interest in having similar models in other species. This review presents what is currently developed in this field, with a particular focus on the potential of cerebral organoids for studying neuro-infectious diseases in human and domestic animals.
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- Bertrand Pain
- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, U1208, USC1361, Bron, France.
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, U1208, USC1361, Bron, France
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- UMR1161 Virologie, Anses, INRAE, École Nationale Vétérinaire D'Alfort, Université Paris-Est, Maisons-Alfort, France
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Organoids are three-dimensional structures that are derived from the self-organization of stem cells as they differentiate in vitro. The plasticity of stem cells is one of the major criteria for generating organoids most similar to the tissue structures they intend to mimic. Stem cells are cells with unique properties of self-renewal and differentiation. Depending on their origin, a distinction is made between pluripotent (embryonic) stem cells (PSCs), adult (or tissue) stem cells (ASCs), and those obtained by somatic reprogramming, so-called induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). While most data since the 1980s have been acquired in the mouse model, and then from the late 1990s in humans, the process of somatic reprogammation has revolutionized the field of stem cell research. For domestic animals, numerous attempts have been made to obtain PSCs and iPSCs, an approach that makes it possible to omit the use of embryos to derive the cells. Even if the plasticity of the cells obtained is not always optimal, the recent progress in obtaining reprogrammed cells is encouraging. Along with PSCs and iPSCs, many organoid derivations in animal species are currently obtained from ASCs. In this study, we present state-of-the-art stem cell research according to their origins in the various animal models developed.
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- Bertrand Pain
- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, U1208, CSC USC1361, Bron, France.
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Song J, Zhang J, Xu J, Garcia-Barrio M, Chen YE, Yang D. Genome engineering technologies in rabbits. J Biomed Res 2021; 35:135-147. [PMID: 32934190 PMCID: PMC8038526 DOI: 10.7555/jbr.34.20190133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The rabbit has been recognized as a valuable model in various biomedical and biological research fields because of its intermediate size and phylogenetic proximity to primates. However, the technology for precise genome manipulations in rabbit has been stalled for decades, severely limiting its applications in biomedical research. Novel genome editing technologies, especially CRISPR/Cas9, have remarkably enhanced precise genome manipulation in rabbits, and shown their superiority and promise for generating rabbit models of human genetic diseases. In this review, we summarize the brief history of transgenic rabbit technology and the development of novel genome editing technologies in rabbits.
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- Jun Song
- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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Aksoy I, Rognard C, Moulin A, Marcy G, Masfaraud E, Wianny F, Cortay V, Bellemin-Ménard A, Doerflinger N, Dirheimer M, Mayère C, Bourillot PY, Lynch C, Raineteau O, Joly T, Dehay C, Serrano M, Afanassieff M, Savatier P. Apoptosis, G1 Phase Stall, and Premature Differentiation Account for Low Chimeric Competence of Human and Rhesus Monkey Naive Pluripotent Stem Cells. Stem Cell Reports 2020; 16:56-74. [PMID: 33382978 PMCID: PMC7815945 DOI: 10.1016/j.stemcr.2020.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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After reprogramming to naive pluripotency, human pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) still exhibit very low ability to make interspecies chimeras. Whether this is because they are inherently devoid of the attributes of chimeric competency or because naive PSCs cannot colonize embryos from distant species remains to be elucidated. Here, we have used different types of mouse, human, and rhesus monkey naive PSCs and analyzed their ability to colonize rabbit and cynomolgus monkey embryos. Mouse embryonic stem cells (ESCs) remained mitotically active and efficiently colonized host embryos. In contrast, primate naive PSCs colonized host embryos with much lower efficiency. Unlike mouse ESCs, they slowed DNA replication after dissociation and, after injection into host embryos, they stalled in the G1 phase and differentiated prematurely, regardless of host species. We conclude that human and non-human primate naive PSCs do not efficiently make chimeras because they are inherently unfit to remain mitotically active during colonization. Mouse ESCs are highly effective in colonizing rabbit and non-human primate embryos Rhesus monkey and human naive PSCs ineffectively colonize rabbit and monkey embryos Most rhesus/human naive PSCs differentiate prematurely upon injection into embryos Rhesus monkey PSCs stall in the G1 phase after transfer into rabbit embryos
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- Irène Aksoy
- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France.
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Cellular Plasticity and Disease Group, Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona 08028, Spain
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- ISARA-Lyon, 69007 Lyon, France; VetAgroSup, UPSP ICE, 69280 Marcy l'Etoile, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Cellular Plasticity and Disease Group, Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona 08028, Spain
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France.
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Swaidan NT, Salloum-Asfar S, Palangi F, Errafii K, Soliman NH, Aboughalia AT, Wali AHS, Abdulla SA, Emara MM. Identification of potential transcription factors that enhance human iPSC generation. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21950. [PMID: 33319795 PMCID: PMC7738555 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-78932-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Although many factors have been identified and used to enhance the iPSC reprogramming process, its efficiency remains quite low. In addition, reprogramming efficacy has been evidenced to be affected by disease mutations that are present in patient samples. In this study, using RNA-seq platform we have identified and validated the differential gene expression of five transcription factors (TFs) (GBX2, NANOGP8, SP8, PEG3, and ZIC1) that were associated with a remarkable increase in the number of iPSC colonies generated from a patient with Parkinson's disease. We have applied different bioinformatics tools (Gene ontology, protein-protein interaction, and signaling pathways analyses) to investigate the possible roles of these TFs in pluripotency and developmental process. Interestingly, GBX2, NANOGP8, SP8, PEG3, and ZIC1 were found to play a role in maintaining pluripotency, regulating self-renewal stages, and interacting with other factors that are involved in pluripotency regulation including OCT4, SOX2, NANOG, and KLF4. Therefore, the TFs identified in this study could be used as additional transcription factors that enhance reprogramming efficiency to boost iPSC generation technology.
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- Nuha T Swaidan
- Neurological Disorders Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Education City, Qatar Foundation (QF), Doha, Qatar
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- Neurological Disorders Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Education City, Qatar Foundation (QF), Doha, Qatar
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- Neurological Disorders Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Education City, Qatar Foundation (QF), Doha, Qatar
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- Genomics Core Facility, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar.,College of Health and Life Sciences, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- Basic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Basic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Basic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Neurological Disorders Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Education City, Qatar Foundation (QF), Doha, Qatar.
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- Basic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. .,Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research Unit, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
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Hanna M, Sahito RGA, Rateb M, Kachiwal AB, Seddiek HA, Bhutto B, Hescheler J. Generation of transgene-free induced pluripotent stem cells from cardiac fibroblasts of goat embryos. J Stem Cells Regen Med 2020; 16:34-43. [PMID: 33414579 DOI: 10.46582/jsrm.1602007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) hold a great potential for therapeutic regenerative medicine. The aim of this study was to generate induced pluripotent stem cells from goat embryonic cardiac tissue derived fibroblasts. The isolated cardiac fibroblasts from the cardiac tissue of goat embryos were positive for alfa smooth muscle actin, vimentin and discoidin domain receptor2. From these cells, we generated transgene free iPSCs using piggyBac transposons / transposase using five transcription factors (Oct4, Sox2, Klf, Myc and Lin 28). The generated iPSCs were SSEA1, SSEA4 and Oct4 positive. They were cultured on neofeeders using 20% Serum replacement - IMDM with bFGF. They could form cystic and compact embryoid bodies that showed differentiated ectodermal and mesodermal like cells when cultured using 20% FBS-IMDM without bFGF. The iPSCs, generated in the frame of this approach were produced without the use of integrating virus and the reprogramming transgenes were removed at the end of the process. Though there were limitations in the approach used, a substantial sign of reprogramming was obtained.
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- Mira Hanna
- Institute of Neurophysiology, University of Cologne, Robert-Koch-Strasse 39, 50931 Cologne, Germany.,Department of physiology, Faculty of medicine (Kasr El-Aini) Cairo University, El-Maniel, Cairo 11451, Egypt
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- Department of physiology, Faculty of medicine (Kasr El-Aini) Cairo University, El-Maniel, Cairo 11451, Egypt
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Pakistan
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- Department of physiology, Faculty of medicine (Kasr El-Aini) Cairo University, El-Maniel, Cairo 11451, Egypt
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- Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Pakistan
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- Institute of Neurophysiology, University of Cologne, Robert-Koch-Strasse 39, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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Gavin-Plagne L, Perold F, Osteil P, Voisin S, Moreira SC, Combourieu Q, Saïdou V, Mure M, Louis G, Baudot A, Buff S, Joly T, Afanassieff M. Insights into Species Preservation: Cryobanking of Rabbit Somatic and Pluripotent Stem Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21197285. [PMID: 33023104 PMCID: PMC7582889 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21197285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are obtained by genetically reprogramming adult somatic cells via the overexpression of specific pluripotent genes. The resulting cells possess the same differentiation properties as blastocyst-stage embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and can be used to produce new individuals by embryonic complementation, nuclear transfer cloning, or in vitro fertilization after differentiation into male or female gametes. Therefore, iPSCs are highly valuable for preserving biodiversity and, together with somatic cells, can enlarge the pool of reproductive samples for cryobanking. In this study, we subjected rabbit iPSCs (rbiPSCs) and rabbit ear tissues to several cryopreservation conditions with the aim of defining safe and non-toxic slow-freezing protocols. We compared a commercial synthetic medium (STEM ALPHA.CRYO3) with a biological medium based on fetal bovine serum (FBS) together with low (0-5%) and high (10%) concentrations of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Our data demonstrated the efficacy of a CRYO3-based medium containing 4% DMSO for the cryopreservation of skin tissues and rbiPSCs. Specifically, this medium provided similar or even better biological results than the commonly used freezing medium composed of FBS and 10% DMSO. The results of this study therefore represent an encouraging first step towards the use of iPSCs for species preservation.
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- Lucie Gavin-Plagne
- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U 1208, USC 1361, F-69500 Bron, France; (L.G.-P.); (F.P.); (P.O.); (S.V.); (S.C.M.); (Q.C.); (V.S.); (M.M.)
- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, VetAgro Sup, UPSP ICE 2016.A104, F-69280 Marcy l’Etoile, France; (S.B.); (T.J.)
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U 1208, USC 1361, F-69500 Bron, France; (L.G.-P.); (F.P.); (P.O.); (S.V.); (S.C.M.); (Q.C.); (V.S.); (M.M.)
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U 1208, USC 1361, F-69500 Bron, France; (L.G.-P.); (F.P.); (P.O.); (S.V.); (S.C.M.); (Q.C.); (V.S.); (M.M.)
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U 1208, USC 1361, F-69500 Bron, France; (L.G.-P.); (F.P.); (P.O.); (S.V.); (S.C.M.); (Q.C.); (V.S.); (M.M.)
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U 1208, USC 1361, F-69500 Bron, France; (L.G.-P.); (F.P.); (P.O.); (S.V.); (S.C.M.); (Q.C.); (V.S.); (M.M.)
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U 1208, USC 1361, F-69500 Bron, France; (L.G.-P.); (F.P.); (P.O.); (S.V.); (S.C.M.); (Q.C.); (V.S.); (M.M.)
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U 1208, USC 1361, F-69500 Bron, France; (L.G.-P.); (F.P.); (P.O.); (S.V.); (S.C.M.); (Q.C.); (V.S.); (M.M.)
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U 1208, USC 1361, F-69500 Bron, France; (L.G.-P.); (F.P.); (P.O.); (S.V.); (S.C.M.); (Q.C.); (V.S.); (M.M.)
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- Univ Paris, Université Descartes Paris V, LVTS, Inserm UMRS 1148, F-75018 Paris, France; (G.L.); (A.B.)
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- Univ Paris, Université Descartes Paris V, LVTS, Inserm UMRS 1148, F-75018 Paris, France; (G.L.); (A.B.)
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, VetAgro Sup, UPSP ICE 2016.A104, F-69280 Marcy l’Etoile, France; (S.B.); (T.J.)
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, VetAgro Sup, UPSP ICE 2016.A104, F-69280 Marcy l’Etoile, France; (S.B.); (T.J.)
- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, ISARA-Lyon, UPSP ICE 2016.A104, F-69007 Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U 1208, USC 1361, F-69500 Bron, France; (L.G.-P.); (F.P.); (P.O.); (S.V.); (S.C.M.); (Q.C.); (V.S.); (M.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-472-913-458
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Endo Y, Kamei KI, Inoue-Murayama M. Genetic Signatures of Evolution of the Pluripotency Gene Regulating Network across Mammals. Genome Biol Evol 2020; 12:1806-1818. [PMID: 32780791 PMCID: PMC7643368 DOI: 10.1093/gbe/evaa169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Mammalian pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) have distinct molecular and biological characteristics among species, but to date we lack a comprehensive understanding of regulatory network evolution in mammals. Here, we carried out a comparative genetic analysis of 134 genes constituting the pluripotency gene regulatory network across 48 mammalian species covering all the major taxonomic groups. We report that mammalian genes in the pluripotency regulatory network show a remarkably high degree of evolutionary stasis, suggesting the conservation of fundamental biological process of mammalian PSCs across species. Nevertheless, despite the overall conservation of the regulatory network, we discovered rapid evolution of the downstream targets of the core regulatory elements and specific amino acid residues that have undergone positive selection. Our data indicate development of lineage-specific pluripotency regulating networks that may explain observed variations in some characteristics of mammalian PSCs. We further revealed that positively selected genes could be associated with species' unique adaptive characteristics that were not dedicated to regulation of PSCs. These results provide important insight into the evolution of the pluripotency gene regulatory network underlying variations in characteristics of mammalian PSCs.
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- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (WPI-iCeMS), Kyoto University, Japan
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- Wildlife Research Center, Kyoto University, Japan
- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (WPI-iCeMS), Kyoto University, Japan
- Wildlife Genome Collaborative Research Group, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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The effect of dual inhibition of Ras-MEK-ERK and GSK3β pathways on development of in vitro cultured rabbit embryos. ZYGOTE 2020; 28:183-190. [PMID: 32192548 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199419000753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Dual inhibition (2i) of Ras-MEK-ERK and GSK3β pathways enables the derivation of embryo stem cells (ESCs) from refractory mouse strains and, for permissive strains, allows ESC derivation with no external protein factor stimuli involvement. In addition, blocking of ERK signalling in 8-cell-stage mouse embryos leads to ablation of GATA4/6 expression in hypoblasts, suggesting fibroblast growth factor (FGF) dependence of hypoblast formation in the mouse. In human, bovine or porcine embryos, the hypoblast remains unaffected or displays slight-to-moderate reduction in cell number. In this study, we demonstrated that segregation of the hypoblast and the epiblast in rabbit embryos is FGF independent and 2i treatment elicits only a limited reinforcement in favour of OCT4-positive epiblast populations against the GATA4-/6-positive hypoblast population. It has been previously shown that TGFβ/Activin A inhibition overcomes the pervasive differentiation and inhomogeneity of rat iPSCs, rat ESCs and human iPSCs while prompting them to acquire naïve properties. However, TGFβ/Activin A inhibition, alone or together with Rho-associated, coiled-coil containing protein kinase (ROCK) inhibition, was not compatible with the viability of rabbit embryos according to the ultrastructural analysis of preimplantation rabbit embryos by electron microscopy. In rabbit models ovulation upon mating allows the precise timing of progression of the pregnancy. It produces several embryos of the desired stage in one pregnancy and a relatively short gestation period, making the rabbit embryo a suitable model to discover the cellular functions and mechanisms of maintenance of pluripotency in embryonic cells and the embryo-derived stem cells of other mammals.
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Afanassieff M, Perold F, Bouchereau W, Cadiou A, Beaujean N. Embryo-derived and induced pluripotent stem cells: Towards naive pluripotency and chimeric competency in rabbits. Exp Cell Res 2020; 389:111908. [PMID: 32057751 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2020.111908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Both embryo-derived (ESC) and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines have been established in rabbit. They exhibit the essential characteristics of primed pluripotency. In this review, we described their characteristic features at both molecular and functional levels. We also described the attempts to reprogram rabbit pluripotent stem cells (rbPSCs) toward the naive state of pluripotency using methods established previously to capture this state in rodents and primates. In the last section, we described and discussed our current knowledge of rabbit embryo development pertaining to the mechanisms of early lineage segregation. We argued that the molecular signature of naive-state pluripotency differs between mice and rabbits. We finally discussed some of the key issues to be addressed for capturing the naive state in rbPSCs, including the generation of embryo/PSC chimeras.
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- Marielle Afanassieff
- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, U1208, USC1361, F-69500, Bron, France.
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, U1208, USC1361, F-69500, Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, U1208, USC1361, F-69500, Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, U1208, USC1361, F-69500, Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, U1208, USC1361, F-69500, Bron, France
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GP130 signaling and the control of naïve pluripotency in humans, monkeys, and pigs. Exp Cell Res 2020; 386:111712. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2019.111712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Pessôa LVDF, Bressan FF, Freude KK. Induced pluripotent stem cells throughout the animal kingdom: Availability and applications. World J Stem Cells 2019; 11:491-505. [PMID: 31523369 PMCID: PMC6716087 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v11.i8.491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Revised: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Up until the mid 2000s, the capacity to generate every cell of an organism was exclusive to embryonic stem cells. In 2006, researchers Takahashi and Yamanaka developed an alternative method of generating embryonic-like stem cells from adult cells, which they coined induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Such iPSCs possess most of the advantages of embryonic stem cells without the ethical stigma associated with derivation of the latter. The possibility of generating “custom-made” pluripotent cells, ideal for patient-specific disease models, alongside their possible applications in regenerative medicine and reproduction, has drawn a lot of attention to the field with numbers of iPSC studies published growing exponentially. IPSCs have now been generated for a wide variety of species, including but not limited to, mouse, human, primate, wild felines, bovines, equines, birds and rodents, some of which still lack well-established embryonic stem cell lines. The paucity of robust characterization of some of these iPSC lines as well as the residual expression of transgenes involved in the reprogramming process still hampers the use of such cells in species preservation or medical research, underscoring the requirement for further investigations. Here, we provide an extensive overview of iPSC generated from a broad range of animal species including their potential applications and limitations.
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- Laís Vicari de Figueiredo Pessôa
- Group of Stem Cell Models for Studies of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Section for Pathobiological Sciences, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg 1870, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-000, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Group of Stem Cell Models for Studies of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Section for Pathobiological Sciences, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg 1870, Denmark
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Phakdeedindan P, Setthawong P, Tiptanavattana N, Rungarunlert S, Ingrungruanglert P, Israsena N, Techakumphu M, Tharasanit T. Rabbit induced pluripotent stem cells retain capability of in vitro cardiac differentiation. Exp Anim 2019; 68:35-47. [PMID: 30089733 PMCID: PMC6389514 DOI: 10.1538/expanim.18-0074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Stem cells are promising cell source for treatment of multiple diseases as well as myocardial infarction. Rabbit model has essentially used for cardiovascular diseases and regeneration but information on establishment of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and differentiation potential is fairly limited. In addition, there is no report of cardiac differentiation from iPSCs in the rabbit model. In this study, we generated rabbit iPSCs by reprogramming rabbit fibroblasts using the 4 transcription factors (OCT3/4, SOX2, KLF4, and c-Myc). Three iPSC lines were established. The iPSCs from all cell lines expressed genes (OCT3/4, SOX2, KLF4 and NANOG) and proteins (alkaline phosphatase, OCT-3/4 and SSEA-4) essentially described for pluripotency (in vivo and in vitro differentiation). Furthermore, they also had ability to form embryoid body (EB) resulting in three-germ layer differentiation. However, ability of particular cell lines and cell numbers at seeding markedly influenced on EB formation and also their diameters. The cell density at 20,000 cells per EB was selected for cardiac differentiation. After plating, the EBs attached and cardiac-like beating areas were seen as soon as 11 days of culture. The differentiated cells expressed cardiac progenitor marker FLK1 (51 ± 1.48%) on day 5 and cardiac troponin-T protein (10.29 ± 1.37%) on day 14. Other cardiac marker genes (cardiac ryanodine receptors (RYR2), α-actinin and PECAM1) were also expressed. This study concluded that rabbit iPSCs remained their in vitro pluripotency with capability of differentiation into mature-phenotype cardiomyocytes. However, the efficiency of cardiac differentiation is still restricted.
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- Praopilas Phakdeedindan
- Biochemistry Unit, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, 39 Henri-Dunant Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, 39 Henri-Dunant Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Kanjanavanich Road, Hat Yai Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, 999 Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Road, Nakhonpathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Stem Cells and Cell Therapy Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, 1873 Henri-Dunant Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Stem Cells and Cell Therapy Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, 1873 Henri-Dunant Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, 39 Henri-Dunant Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, 39 Henri-Dunant Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- The Research and Development Center for Livestock Production Technology at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
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NANOG Is Required for the Long-Term Establishment of Avian Somatic Reprogrammed Cells. Stem Cell Reports 2018; 11:1272-1286. [PMID: 30318291 PMCID: PMC6235669 DOI: 10.1016/j.stemcr.2018.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2017] [Revised: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Somatic reprogramming, which was first identified in rodents, remains poorly described in non-mammalian species. Here, we generated avian reprogrammed cells by reprogramming of chicken and duck primary embryonic fibroblasts. The efficient generation of long-term proliferating cells depends on the method of delivery of reprogramming factors and the addition of NANOG and LIN28 to the canonical OCT4, SOX2, KLF4, and c-MYC gene combination. The reprogrammed cells were positive for several key pluripotency-associated markers including alkaline phosphatase activity, telomerase activity, SSEA1 expression, and specific cell cycle and epigenetic markers. Upregulated endogenous pluripotency-associated genes included POU5F3 (POUV) and KLF4, whereas cells failed to upregulate NANOG and LIN28A. However, cells showed a tumorigenic propensity when injected into recipient embryos. In conclusion, although the somatic reprogramming process is active in avian primary cells, it needs to be optimized to obtain fully reprogrammed cells with similar properties to those of chicken embryonic stem cells. NANOG is required for avian somatic reprogramming NANOG is necessary for long-term establishment of avian reprogrammed cells Avian reprogrammed cells express pluripotency markers Avian cells are only partially reprogrammed
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Tobias I, Isaac R, Dierolf J, Khazaee R, Cumming R, Betts D. Metabolic plasticity during transition to naïve-like pluripotency in canine embryo-derived stem cells. Stem Cell Res 2018; 30:22-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scr.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Canon E, Jouneau L, Blachère T, Peynot N, Daniel N, Boulanger L, Maulny L, Archilla C, Voisin S, Jouneau A, Godet M, Duranthon V. Progressive methylation of POU5F1 regulatory regions during blastocyst development. Reproduction 2018; 156:145-161. [PMID: 29866767 DOI: 10.1530/rep-17-0689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2017] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The POU5F1 gene encodes one of the 'core' transcription factors necessary to establish and maintain pluripotency in mammals. Its function depends on its precise level of expression, so its transcription has to be tightly regulated. To date, few conserved functional elements have been identified in its 5' regulatory region: a distal and a proximal enhancer, and a minimal promoter, epigenetic modifications of which interfere with POU5F1 expression and function in in vitro-derived cell lines. Also, its permanent inactivation in differentiated cells depends on de novo methylation of its promoter. However, little is known about the epigenetic regulation of POU5F1 expression in the embryo itself. We used the rabbit blastocyst as a model to analyze the methylation dynamics of the POU5F1 5' upstream region, relative to its regulated expression in different compartments of the blastocyst over a 2-day period of development. We evidenced progressive methylation of the 5' regulatory region and the first exon accompanying differentiation and the gradual repression of POU5F1 Methylation started in the early trophectoderm before complete transcriptional inactivation. Interestingly, the distal enhancer, which is known to be active in naïve pluripotent cells only, retained a very low level of methylation in primed pluripotent epiblasts and remained less methylated in differentiated compartments than the proximal enhancer. This detailed study identified CpGs with the greatest variations in methylation, as well as groups of CpGs showing a highly correlated behavior, during differentiation. Moreover, our findings evidenced few CpGs with very specific behavior during this period of development.
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- E Canon
- UMR BDRINRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350, Jouy en Josas, France
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- UMR BDRINRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350, Jouy en Josas, France
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- Univ LyonUniversité Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, Bron, France
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- UMR BDRINRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350, Jouy en Josas, France
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- UMR BDRINRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350, Jouy en Josas, France
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- UMR BDRINRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350, Jouy en Josas, France
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- UMR BDRINRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350, Jouy en Josas, France
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- UMR BDRINRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350, Jouy en Josas, France
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- UMR BDRINRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350, Jouy en Josas, France
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- UMR BDRINRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350, Jouy en Josas, France
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- Univ LyonUniversité Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, Bron, France
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- UMR BDRINRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350, Jouy en Josas, France
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Tapponnier Y, Afanassieff M, Aksoy I, Aubry M, Moulin A, Medjani L, Bouchereau W, Mayère C, Osteil P, Nurse-Francis J, Oikonomakos I, Joly T, Jouneau L, Archilla C, Schmaltz-Panneau B, Peynot N, Barasc H, Pinton A, Lecardonnel J, Gocza E, Beaujean N, Duranthon V, Savatier P. Reprogramming of rabbit induced pluripotent stem cells toward epiblast and chimeric competency using Krüppel-like factors. Stem Cell Res 2017; 24:106-117. [PMID: 28889080 DOI: 10.1016/j.scr.2017.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2017] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Rabbit induced pluripotent stem cells (rbiPSCs) possess the characteristic features of primed pluripotency as defined in rodents and primates. In the present study, we reprogrammed rbiPSCs using human Krüppel-like factors (KLFs) 2 and 4 and cultured them in a medium supplemented with fetal calf serum and leukemia inhibitory factor. These cells (designated rbEKA) were propagated by enzymatic dissociation for at least 30 passages, during which they maintained a normal karyotype. This new culturing protocol resulted in transcriptional and epigenetic reconfiguration, as substantiated by the expression of transcription factors and the presence of histone modifications associated with naïve pluripotency. Furthermore, microarray analysis of rbiPSCs, rbEKA cells, rabbit ICM cells, and rabbit epiblast showed that the global gene expression profile of the reprogrammed rbiPSCs was more similar to that of rabbit ICM and epiblast cells. Injection of rbEKA cells into 8-cell stage rabbit embryos resulted in extensive colonization of ICM in 9% early-blastocysts (E3.5), epiblast in 10% mid-blastocysts (E4.5), and embryonic disk in 1.4% pre-gastrulae (E6). Thus, these results indicate that KLF2 and KLF4 triggered the conversion of rbiPSCs into epiblast-like, embryo colonization-competent PSCs. Our results highlight some of the requirements to achieve bona fide chimeric competency.
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- Yann Tapponnier
- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, INRA USC 1361, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, INRA USC 1361, 69500 Bron, France.
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, INRA USC 1361, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, INRA USC 1361, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, INRA USC 1361, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, INRA USC 1361, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, INRA USC 1361, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, INRA USC 1361, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, INRA USC 1361, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, INRA USC 1361, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, INRA USC 1361, 69500 Bron, France
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- ISARA-Lyon, F-69007 Lyon, France; VetAgroSup, UPSP ICE, F-69280 Marcy l'Etoile, France
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- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350 Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350 Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350 Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- INRA, UMR 444, Génétique Cellulaire, F-31076 Toulouse, France; ENVT, F-31076 Toulouse, France
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- INRA, UMR 444, Génétique Cellulaire, F-31076 Toulouse, France; ENVT, F-31076 Toulouse, France
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- GABI, INRA, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78350 Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, H-2100 Gödöllo, Hungary
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, INRA USC 1361, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Inserm, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, INRA USC 1361, 69500 Bron, France.
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Pluripotency of embryo-derived stem cells from rodents, lagomorphs, and primates: Slippery slope, terrace and cliff. Stem Cell Res 2017; 19:104-112. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scr.2017.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Revised: 01/01/2017] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Salvaing J, Peynot N, Bedhane MN, Veniel S, Pellier E, Boulesteix C, Beaujean N, Daniel N, Duranthon V. Assessment of 'one-step' versus 'sequential' embryo culture conditions through embryonic genome methylation and hydroxymethylation changes. Hum Reprod 2016; 31:2471-2483. [PMID: 27664206 PMCID: PMC5088634 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dew214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2016] [Revised: 07/26/2016] [Accepted: 08/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION In comparison to in vivo development, how do different conditions of in vitro culture (‘one step’ versus ‘sequential medium’) impact DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation in preimplantation embryos? SUMMARY ANSWER Using rabbit as a model, we show that DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation are both affected by in vitro culture of preimplantation embryos and the effect observed depends on the culture medium used. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Correct regulation of DNA methylation is essential for embryonic development and DNA hydroxymethylation appears more and more to be a key player. Modifications of the environment of early embryos are known to have long term effects on adult phenotypes and health; these probably rely on epigenetic alterations. STUDY DESIGN SIZE, DURATION The study design we used is both cross sectional (control versus treatment) and longitudinal (time-course). Each individual in vivo experiment used embryos flushed from the donor at the 2-, 4-, 8-, 16- or morula stage. Each stage was analyzed in at least two independent experiments. Each individual in vitro experiment used embryos flushed from donors at the 1-cell stage (19 h post-coïtum) which were then cultured in parallel in the two tested media until the 2-, 4-, 8- 16-cell or morula stages. Each stage was analyzed in at least three independent experiments. In both the in vivo and in vitro experiments, 4-cell stage embryos were always included as an internal reference. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Immunofluorescence with antibodies specific for 5-methylcytosine (5meC) and 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmeC) was used to quantify DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation levels in preimplantation embryos. We assessed the expression of DNA methyltransferases (DNMT), of ten eleven translocation (TET) dioxigenases and of two endogenous retroviral sequences (ERV) using RT-qPCR, since the expression of endogenous retroviral sequences is known to be regulated by DNA methylation. Three repeats were first done for all stages; then three additional repetitions were performed for those stages showing differences or tendencies toward differences between the different conditions in the first round of quantification. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE The kinetics of DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation were modified in in vitro cultured embryos, and the observed differences depended on the type of medium used. These differences were statistically significant. In addition, the expression of TET1 and TET2 was significantly reduced in post-embryonic genome activation (EGA) embryos after in vitro culture in both tested conditions. Finally, the expression of two retroviral sequences was analyzed and found to be significantly affected by in vitro culture. LIMITATIONS REASONS FOR CAUTION Our study remains mostly descriptive as no direct link can be established between the epigenetic changes observed and the expression changes in both effectors and targets of the studied epigenetic modifications. The results we obtained suggest that gene expression could be affected on a large scale, but this remains to be confirmed. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Our results are in agreement with the literature, showing that DNA methylation is sensitive to in vitro culture. As we observed an effect of both tested culture conditions on the tested epigenetic marks and on gene expression, we cannot conclude which medium is potentially closest to in vivo conditions. However, as the observed effects are different, additional studies may provide more information and potential recommendations for the use of culture media in assisted reproductive technology. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) This work was supported by an ‘AMP diagnostic prénatal et diagnostic génétique’ 2012 grant from the French Agence de la Biomédecine. This study was performed within the framework of ANR LABEX ‘REVIVE’ (ANR-10-LABX-73). Authors are members of RGB-Net (TD 1101) and Epiconcept (FA 1201) COST actions. The authors declare that there is no competing interest.
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- J Salvaing
- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350 Jouy en Josas, France .,UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350 Jouy en Josas, France
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- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350 Jouy en Josas, France
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- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350 Jouy en Josas, France.,Present address: Jigjiga University, Ethiopia
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- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350 Jouy en Josas, France
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- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350 Jouy en Josas, France.,Present address: Faculté de Médecine, 27 Bd Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille Cedex C5, France
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- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350 Jouy en Josas, France
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- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350 Jouy en Josas, France.,Present address: INSERM U1208, INRA USC1361 Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute Department of Pluripotent Stem Cells in Mammals, 18 avenue Doyen Lépine, 69675 Bron, France
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- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350 Jouy en Josas, France
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- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris Saclay, 78350 Jouy en Josas, France
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Osteil P, Moulin A, Santamaria C, Joly T, Jouneau L, Aubry M, Tapponnier Y, Archilla C, Schmaltz-Panneau B, Lecardonnel J, Barasc H, Mouney-Bonnet N, Genthon C, Roulet A, Donnadieu C, Acloque H, Gocza E, Duranthon V, Afanassieff M, Savatier P. A Panel of Embryonic Stem Cell Lines Reveals the Variety and Dynamic of Pluripotent States in Rabbits. Stem Cell Reports 2016; 7:383-398. [PMID: 27594588 PMCID: PMC5032405 DOI: 10.1016/j.stemcr.2016.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2016] [Revised: 07/27/2016] [Accepted: 07/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Conventional rabbit embryonic stem cell (ESC) lines are derived from the inner cell mass (ICM) of pre-implantation embryos using methods and culture conditions that are established for primate ESCs. In this study, we explored the capacity of the rabbit ICM to give rise to ESC lines using conditions similar to those utilized to generate naive ESCs in mice. On single-cell dissociation and culture in fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2)-free, serum-supplemented medium, rabbit ICMs gave rise to ESC lines lacking the DNA-damage checkpoint in the G1 phase like mouse ESCs, and with a pluripotency gene expression profile closer to the rabbit ICM/epiblast profiles. These cell lines can be converted to FGF2-dependent ESCs after culture in conventional conditions. They can also colonize the rabbit pre-implantation embryo. These results indicate that rabbit epiblast cells can be coaxed toward different types of pluripotent stem cells and reveal the dynamics of pluripotent states in rabbit ESCs.
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- Pierre Osteil
- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France; INRA, USC1361, 69500 Bron, France; Embryology Unit, Children's Medical Research Institute, CMRI, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- ISARA-Lyon, 69007 Lyon, France; VetAgroSup, UPSP ICE, 69280 Marcy l'Etoile, France
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- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris-Saclay, 78350 Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France
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- UMR BDR, INRA, ENVA, Université Paris-Saclay, 78350 Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- GABI, INRA, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78350 Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- INRA, UMR 444, Génétique Cellulaire, 31076 Toulouse, France; ENVT, 31076 Toulouse, France
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- INRA, UMR 444, Génétique Cellulaire, 31076 Toulouse, France; ENVT, 31076 Toulouse, France
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- INRA, UMR1388 Génétique, Physiologie et Systèmes d'Elevage, 31326 Castanet Tolosan, France
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- INRA, UMR1388 Génétique, Physiologie et Systèmes d'Elevage, 31326 Castanet Tolosan, France
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- INRA, UMR1388 Génétique, Physiologie et Systèmes d'Elevage, 31326 Castanet Tolosan, France
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- INRA, UMR1388 Génétique, Physiologie et Systèmes d'Elevage, 31326 Castanet Tolosan, France
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- NARIC, Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, 2100 Gödöllo, Hungary
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France; INRA, USC1361, 69500 Bron, France.
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, INSERM, Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute U1208, 69500 Bron, France.
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Here we have described a procedure to generate embryonic stem cell (ESC) lines from rabbit preimplantation blastocysts. We have also provided detailed procedures to characterize the resulting ESC lines, such as the analysis of pluripotency marker expression by reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction, immunolabeling, and fluorescence-associated cell sorting; evaluation of pluripotency by teratoma production; and assessment of genetic stability by karyotyping.
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- Marielle Afanassieff
- INSERM, U846, 18 Avenue du Doyen Lépine, F-69500, Bron, France.
- Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, F-69500, Bron, France.
- Université de Lyon, F-69100, Villeurbanne, France.
- INRA, USC1361, F-69500, Bron, France.
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- INSERM, U846, 18 Avenue du Doyen Lépine, F-69500, Bron, France
- Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, F-69500, Bron, France
- Université de Lyon, F-69100, Villeurbanne, France
- INRA, USC1361, F-69500, Bron, France
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- INSERM, U846, 18 Avenue du Doyen Lépine, F-69500, Bron, France
- Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, F-69500, Bron, France
- Université de Lyon, F-69100, Villeurbanne, France
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Non integrative strategy decreases chromosome instability and improves endogenous pluripotency genes reactivation in porcine induced pluripotent-like stem cells. Sci Rep 2016; 6:27059. [PMID: 27245508 PMCID: PMC4887982 DOI: 10.1038/srep27059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2015] [Accepted: 05/05/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The pig is an emerging animal model, complementary to rodents for basic research and for biomedical and agronomical purposes. However despite the progress made on mouse and rat models to produce genuine pluripotent cells, it remains impossible to produce porcine pluripotent cell lines with germline transmission. Reprogramming of pig somatic cells using conventional integrative strategies remains also unsatisfactory. In the present study, we compared the outcome of both integrative and non-integrative reprogramming strategies on pluripotency and chromosome stability during pig somatic cell reprogramming. The porcine cell lines produced with integrative strategies express several pluripotency genes but they do not silence the integrated exogenes and present a high genomic instability upon passaging. In contrast, pig induced pluripotent-like stem cells produced with non-integrative reprogramming system (NI-iPSLCs) exhibit a normal karyotype after more than 12 months in culture and reactivate endogenous pluripotency markers. Despite the persistent expression of exogenous OCT4 and MYC, these cells can differentiate into derivatives expressing markers of the three embryonic germ layers and we propose that these NI-iPSLCs can be used as a model to bring new insights into the molecular factors controlling and maintaining pluripotency in the pig and other non-rodent mammalians.
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Ogorevc J, Orehek S, Dovč P. Cellular reprogramming in farm animals: an overview of iPSC generation in the mammalian farm animal species. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2016; 7:10. [PMID: 26900466 PMCID: PMC4761155 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-016-0070-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2015] [Accepted: 02/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Establishment of embryonic stem cell (ESC) lines has been successful in mouse and human, but not in farm animals. Development of direct reprogramming technology offers an alternative approach for generation of pluripotent stem cells, applicable also in farm animals. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) represent practically limitless, ethically acceptable, individuum-specific source of pluripotent cells that can be generated from different types of somatic cells. iPSCs can differentiate to all cell types of an organism’s body and have a tremendous potential for numerous applications in medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. However, molecular mechanisms behind the reprogramming process remain largely unknown and hamper generation of bona fide iPSCs and their use in human clinical practice. Large animal models are essential to expand the knowledge obtained on rodents and facilitate development and validation of transplantation therapies in preclinical studies. Additionally, transgenic animals with special traits could be generated from genetically modified pluripotent cells, using advanced reproduction techniques. Despite their applicative potential, it seems that iPSCs in farm animals haven’t received the deserved attention. The aim of this review was to provide a systematic overview on iPSC generation in the most important mammalian farm animal species (cattle, pig, horse, sheep, goat, and rabbit), compare protein sequence similarity of pluripotency-related transcription factors in different species, and discuss potential uses of farm animal iPSCs. Literature mining revealed 32 studies, describing iPSC generation in pig (13 studies), cattle (5), horse (5), sheep (4), goat (3), and rabbit (2) that are summarized in a concise, tabular format.
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- J Ogorevc
- Department of Animal Science, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Domžale, Slovenia
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- Department of Animal Science, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Domžale, Slovenia
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- Department of Animal Science, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Domžale, Slovenia
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Afanassieff M, Tapponnier Y, Savatier P. Generation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Rabbits. Methods Mol Biol 2016; 1357:149-172. [PMID: 25413017 DOI: 10.1007/7651_2014_140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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We describe a procedure for generating induced pluripotent stem cell lines in rabbits, using retroviral vectors expressing Oct4, Sox2, Klf4, and c-Myc of human origin to reprogram rabbit fibroblasts prepared from an ear skin biopsy. We also provide detailed procedures for characterizing the resulting iPSC lines, including the analysis of pluripotency marker expression by RT-qPCR, immunolabeling, and fluorescent-associated cell sorting, the evaluation of pluripotency by teratoma production and genetic stability by karyotyping.
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- Marielle Afanassieff
- INSERM U846, Bron, 69500, France.
- Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, Bron, 69500, France.
- Université de Lyon, Villeurbanne, 69100, France.
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- INSERM U846, Bron, 69500, France
- Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, Bron, 69500, France
- Université de Lyon, Villeurbanne, 69100, France
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- INSERM U846, Bron, 69500, France
- Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, Bron, 69500, France
- Université de Lyon, Villeurbanne, 69100, France
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Du F, Chen CH, Li Y, Hu Y, An LY, Yang L, Zhang J, Chen YE, Xu J. Derivation of Rabbit Embryonic Stem Cells from Vitrified-Thawed Embryos. Cell Reprogram 2015; 17:453-62. [PMID: 26579970 DOI: 10.1089/cell.2015.0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The rabbit is a useful animal model for regenerative medicine. We previously developed pluripotent rabbit embryonic stem cell (rbESC) lines using fresh embryos. We also successfully cryopreserved rabbit embryos by vitrification. In the present work, we combined these two technologies to derive rbESCs using vitrified-thawed (V/T) embryos. We demonstrate that V/T blastocysts (BLs) can be used to derive pluripotent rbESCs with efficiencies comparable to those using fresh BLs. These ESCs are undistinguishable from the ones derived from fresh embryos. We tested the developmental capacity of rbESCs derived from V/T embryos by BL injection experiments and produced chimeric kits. Our work adds cryopreservation to the toolbox of rabbit stem cell research and applications and will greatly expand the available research materials for regenerative medicine in a clinically relevant animal model.
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- Fuliang Du
- 1 Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University , Nanjing 210046, China .,2 Renova Life, Inc. , College Park, Maryland 20742.,5 These authors contributed equally to this work
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- 2 Renova Life, Inc. , College Park, Maryland 20742.,5 These authors contributed equally to this work
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- 1 Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University , Nanjing 210046, China
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- 1 Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University , Nanjing 210046, China
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- 1 Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University , Nanjing 210046, China
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- 3 Lannuo Biotechnologies Wuxi, Inc. , Wuxi, Jiangsu 214174, China
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- 4 Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center , Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
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- 4 Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center , Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
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- 2 Renova Life, Inc. , College Park, Maryland 20742.,4 Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center , Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
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Betts DH, Tobias IC. Canine Pluripotent Stem Cells: Are They Ready for Clinical Applications? Front Vet Sci 2015; 2:41. [PMID: 26664969 PMCID: PMC4672225 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2015.00041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2015] [Accepted: 09/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The derivation of canine embryonic stem cells and generation of canine-induced pluripotent stem cells are significant achievements that have unlocked the potential for developing novel cell-based disease models, drug discovery platforms, and transplantation therapies in the dog. A progression from concept to cure in this clinically relevant companion animal will not only help our canine patients but also help advance human regenerative medicine. Nevertheless, many issues remain to be resolved before pluripotent cells can be used clinically in a safe and reproducible manner.
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- Dean H Betts
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario , London, ON , Canada ; Children's Health Research Institute, Lawson Health Research Institute , London, ON , Canada
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario , London, ON , Canada
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Kumar D, Talluri TR, Anand T, Kues WA. Induced pluripotent stem cells: Mechanisms, achievements and perspectives in farm animals. World J Stem Cells 2015; 7:315-328. [PMID: 25815117 PMCID: PMC4369489 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v7.i2.315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2014] [Revised: 08/19/2014] [Accepted: 12/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Pluripotent stem cells are unspecialized cells with unlimited self-renewal, and they can be triggered to differentiate into desired specialized cell types. These features provide the basis for an unlimited cell source for innovative cell therapies. Pluripotent cells also allow to study developmental pathways, and to employ them or their differentiated cell derivatives in pharmaceutical testing and biotechnological applications. Via blastocyst complementation, pluripotent cells are a favoured tool for the generation of genetically modified mice. The recently established technology to generate an induced pluripotency status by ectopic co-expression of the transcription factors Oct4, Sox2, Klf4 and c-Myc allows to extending these applications to farm animal species, for which the derivation of genuine embryonic stem cells was not successful so far. Most induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are generated by retroviral or lentiviral transduction of reprogramming factors. Multiple viral integrations into the genome may cause insertional mutagenesis and may increase the risk of tumour formation. Non-integration methods have been reported to overcome the safety concerns associated with retro and lentiviral-derived iPS cells, such as transient expression of the reprogramming factors using episomal plasmids, and direct delivery of reprogramming mRNAs or proteins. In this review, we focus on the mechanisms of cellular reprogramming and current methods used to induce pluripotency. We also highlight problems associated with the generation of iPS cells. An increased understanding of the fundamental mechanisms underlying pluripotency and refining the methodology of iPS cell generation will have a profound impact on future development and application in regenerative medicine and reproductive biotechnology of farm animals.
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Guo X, Lian R, Guo Y, Liu Q, Ji Q, Chen J. bFGF and Activin A function to promote survival and proliferation of single iPS cells in conditioned half-exchange mTeSR1 medium. Hum Cell 2015; 28:122-32. [DOI: 10.1007/s13577-015-0113-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2015] [Accepted: 02/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Jacquier V, Estellé J, Schmaltz-Panneau B, Lecardonnel J, Moroldo M, Lemonnier G, Turner-Maier J, Duranthon V, Oswald IP, Gidenne T, Rogel-Gaillard C. Genome-wide immunity studies in the rabbit: transcriptome variations in peripheral blood mononuclear cells after in vitro stimulation by LPS or PMA-Ionomycin. BMC Genomics 2015; 16:26. [PMID: 25613284 PMCID: PMC4326531 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-015-1218-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2014] [Accepted: 01/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Our purpose was to obtain genome-wide expression data for the rabbit species on the responses of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) after in vitro stimulation by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or phorbol myristate acetate (PMA) and ionomycin. This transcriptome profiling was carried out using microarrays enriched with immunity-related genes, and annotated with the most recent data available for the rabbit genome. Results The LPS affected 15 to 20 times fewer genes than PMA-Ionomycin after both 4 hours (T4) and 24 hours (T24), of in vitro stimulation, in comparison with mock-stimulated PBMCs. LPS induced an inflammatory response as shown by a significant up-regulation of IL12A and CXCL11 at T4, followed by an increased transcription of IL6, IL1B, IL1A, IL36, IL37, TNF, and CCL4 at T24. Surprisingly, we could not find an up-regulation of IL8 either at T4 or at T24, and detected a down-regulation of DEFB1 and BPI at T24. A concerted up-regulation of SAA1, S100A12 and F3 was found upon stimulation by LPS. PMA-Ionomycin induced a very early expression of Th1, Th2, Treg, and Th17 responses by PBMCs at T4. The Th1 response increased at T24 as shown by the increase of the transcription of IFNG and by contrast to other cytokines which significantly decreased from T4 to T24 (IL2, IL4, IL10, IL13, IL17A, CD69) by comparison to mock-stimulation. The granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (CSF2) was by far the most over-expressed gene at both T4 and T24 by comparison to mock-stimulated cells, confirming a major impact of PMA-Ionomycin on cell growth and proliferation. A significant down-regulation of IL16 was observed at T4 and T24, in agreement with a role of IL16 in PBMC apoptosis. Conclusions We report new data on the responses of PBMCs to LPS and PMA-Ionomycin in the rabbit species, thus enlarging the set of mammalian species for which such reports exist. The availability of the rabbit genome assembly together with high throughput genomic tools should pave the way for more intense genomic studies for this species, which is known to be a very relevant biomedical model in immunology and physiology. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12864-015-1218-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Vincent Jacquier
- INRA, UMR 1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France. .,AgroParisTech, UMR 1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France. .,INRA, GenPhySE (Génétique, Physiologie et Systèmes d'Elevage), F-31326, Castanet-Tolosan, France. .,Université de Toulouse, INP, ENSAT, GenPhySE (Génétique, Physiologie et Systèmes d'Elevage), F-31326, Castanet-Tolosan, France. .,Université de Toulouse, INP, ENVT, GenPhySE (Génétique, Physiologie et Systèmes d'Elevage), F-31076, Toulouse, France.
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- INRA, UMR 1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France. .,AgroParisTech, UMR 1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France.
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- INRA, UMR1198 Biologie du Développement et Reproduction, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France.
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- INRA, UMR 1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France. .,AgroParisTech, UMR 1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France.
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- INRA, UMR 1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France. .,AgroParisTech, UMR 1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France.
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- INRA, UMR 1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France. .,AgroParisTech, UMR 1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France.
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- INRA, UMR1198 Biologie du Développement et Reproduction, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France.
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- INRA, UMR1331, Toxalim, Research Center in Food Toxicology, 180 chemin de Tournefeuille, BP 93173, F-31027, Toulouse, France. .,Université de Toulouse, INP, UMR1331, Toxalim, Research Center in Food Toxicology, F-31000, Toulouse, France.
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- INRA, GenPhySE (Génétique, Physiologie et Systèmes d'Elevage), F-31326, Castanet-Tolosan, France. .,Université de Toulouse, INP, ENSAT, GenPhySE (Génétique, Physiologie et Systèmes d'Elevage), F-31326, Castanet-Tolosan, France. .,Université de Toulouse, INP, ENVT, GenPhySE (Génétique, Physiologie et Systèmes d'Elevage), F-31076, Toulouse, France.
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- INRA, UMR 1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France. .,AgroParisTech, UMR 1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, Domaine de Vilvert, F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France.
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Li M, Li L, Zhang J, Verma V, Liu Q, Shi D, Huang B. An Insight on Small Molecule Induced Foot-Print Free Naive Pluripotent Stem Cells in Livestock. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.4236/scd.2015.51001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Establishment of a rabbit Oct4 promoter-based EGFP reporter system. PLoS One 2014; 9:e109728. [PMID: 25360692 PMCID: PMC4215976 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0109728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2014] [Accepted: 09/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Rabbits are commonly used as laboratory animal models to investigate human diseases and phylogenetic development. However, pluripotent stem cells that contribute to germline transmission have yet to be established in rabbits. The transcription factor Oct4, also known as Pou5f1, is considered essential for the maintenance of the pluripotency of stem cells. Hence, pluripotent cells can be identified by monitoring Oct4 expression using a well-established Oct4 promoter-based reporter system. This study developed a rabbit Oct4 promoter-based enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) reporter system by transfecting pROP2-EGFP into rabbit fetal fibroblasts (RFFs). The transgenic RFFs were used as donor cells for somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). The EGFP expression was detected in the blastocysts and genital ridges of SCNT fetuses. Fibroblasts and neural stem cells (NSCs) were derived from the SCNT fetuses. EGFP was also reactivated in blastocysts after the second SCNT, and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) were obtained after reprogramming using Yamanaka's factors. The results above indicated that a rabbit reporter system used to monitor the differentiating status of cells was successfully developed.
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Honsho K, Hirose M, Hatori M, Yasmin L, Izu H, Matoba S, Togayachi S, Miyoshi H, Sankai T, Ogura A, Honda A. Naïve-like conversion enhances the difference in innate in vitro differentiation capacity between rabbit ES cells and iPS cells. J Reprod Dev 2014; 61:13-9. [PMID: 25345855 PMCID: PMC4354226 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2014-098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2014] [Accepted: 09/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Quality evaluation of pluripotent stem cells using appropriate animal models needs to be improved for human regenerative medicine. Previously, we demonstrated that although the in vitro neural differentiating capacity of rabbit induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can be mitigated by improving their baseline level of pluripotency, i.e., by converting them into the so-called "naïve-like" state, the effect after such conversion of rabbit embryonic stem cells (ESCs) remains to be elucidated. Here we found that naïve-like conversion enhanced the differences in innate in vitro differentiation capacity between ESCs and iPSCs. Naïve-like rabbit ESCs exhibited several features indicating pluripotency, including the capacity for teratoma formation. They differentiated into mature oligodendrocytes much more effectively (3.3-7.2 times) than naïve-like iPSCs. This suggests an inherent variation in differentiation potential in vitro among PSC lines. When naïve-like ESCs were injected into preimplantation rabbit embryos, although they contributed efficiently to forming the inner cell mass of blastocysts, no chimeric pups were obtained. Thus, in vitro neural differentiation following naïve-like conversion is a promising option for determining the quality of PSCs without the need to demonstrate chimeric contribution. These results provide an opportunity to evaluate which pluripotent stem cells or treatments are best suited for therapeutic use.
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- Kimiko Honsho
- Organization for Promotion of Tenure Track, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki 889-1692, Japan
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Contrasting transcriptome landscapes of rabbit pluripotent stem cells in vitro and in vivo. Anim Reprod Sci 2014; 149:67-79. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2014.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2014] [Accepted: 05/26/2014] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Wang Y, Fan N, Song J, Zhong J, Guo X, Tian W, Zhang Q, Cui F, Li L, Newsome PN, Frampton J, Esteban MA, Lai L. Generation of knockout rabbits using transcription activator-like effector nucleases. CELL REGENERATION 2014; 3:3. [PMID: 25408882 PMCID: PMC4230510 DOI: 10.1186/2045-9769-3-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2013] [Accepted: 11/17/2013] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Zinc-finger nucleases and transcription activator-like effector nucleases are novel gene-editing platforms contributing to redefine the boundaries of modern biological research. They are composed of a non-specific cleavage domain and a tailor made DNA-binding module, which enables a broad range of genetic modifications by inducing efficient DNA double-strand breaks at desired loci. Among other remarkable uses, these nucleases have been employed to produce gene knockouts in mid-size and large animals, such as rabbits and pigs, respectively. This approach is cost effective, relatively quick, and can produce invaluable models for human disease studies, biotechnology or agricultural purposes. Here we describe a protocol for the efficient generation of knockout rabbits using transcription activator-like effector nucleases, and a perspective of the field.
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- Yu Wang
- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, South China Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Guangzhou, 510530 China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, South China Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Guangzhou, 510530 China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, South China Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Guangzhou, 510530 China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, South China Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Guangzhou, 510530 China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, South China Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Guangzhou, 510530 China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, South China Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Guangzhou, 510530 China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, South China Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Guangzhou, 510530 China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, South China Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Guangzhou, 510530 China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, South China Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Guangzhou, 510530 China
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- NIHR Liver BRU and Centre for Liver Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK ; Liver and Hepatobiliary Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute for Biomedical Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT UK
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, South China Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Guangzhou, 510530 China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, South China Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Guangzhou, 510530 China
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Honda A, Hatori M, Hirose M, Honda C, Izu H, Inoue K, Hirasawa R, Matoba S, Togayachi S, Miyoshi H, Ogura A. Naive-like conversion overcomes the limited differentiation capacity of induced pluripotent stem cells. J Biol Chem 2013; 288:26157-26166. [PMID: 23880763 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m113.502492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Although induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are indistinguishable from ES cells in their expression of pluripotent markers, their differentiation into targeted cells is often limited. Here, we examined whether the limited capacity of iPS cells to differentiate into neural lineage cells could be mitigated by improving their base-line level of pluripotency, i.e. by converting them into the so-called "naive" state. In this study, we used rabbit iPS and ES cells because of the easy availability of both cell types and their typical primed state characters. Repeated passages of the iPS cells permitted their differentiation into early neural cell types (neural stem cells, neurons, and glial astrocytes) with efficiencies similar to ES cells. However, unlike ES cells, their ability to differentiate later into neural cells (oligodendrocytes) was severely compromised. In contrast, after these iPS cells had been converted to a naive-like state, they readily differentiated into mature oligodendrocytes developing characteristic ramified branches, which could not be attained even with ES cells. These results suggest that the naive-like conversion of iPS cells might endow them with a higher differentiation capacity.
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- Arata Honda
- From the Organization for Promotion of Tenure Track, University of Miyazaki, 5200, Kibara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki 889-1692,; the RIKEN BioResource Center, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0074,; PRESTO, Japan Science and Technology Agency, 4-1-8 Honcho, Kawaguchi, Saitama 332-0012,.
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- From the Organization for Promotion of Tenure Track, University of Miyazaki, 5200, Kibara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki 889-1692
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- From the Organization for Promotion of Tenure Track, University of Miyazaki, 5200, Kibara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki 889-1692
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- the RIKEN BioResource Center, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0074,; the Graduate School of Life and Environmental Science, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572, and
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- the RIKEN BioResource Center, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0074
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- the RIKEN BioResource Center, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0074,; the Graduate School of Life and Environmental Science, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572, and; the Center for Disease Biology and Integrative Medicine, 5 Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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