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Kurki A, Paakinaho K, Hannula M, Karjalainen S, Kuismanen K, Hyttinen J, Miettinen S, Sartoneva R. Promoting cell proliferation and collagen production with ascorbic acid 2-phosphate-releasing poly(l-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) membranes for treating pelvic organ prolapse. Regen Biomater 2024; 11:rbae060. [PMID: 38903561 PMCID: PMC11187500 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbae060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) afflicts millions of women globally. In POP, the weakened support of the pelvic floor results in the descent of pelvic organs into the vagina, causing a feeling of bulging, problems in urination, defaecation and/or sexual function. However, the existing surgical repair methods for relapsed POP remain insufficient, highlighting the urgent need for more effective alternatives. Collagen is an essential component in pelvic floor tissues, providing structural support, and its production is controlled by ascorbic acid. Therefore, we investigated novel ascorbic acid 2-phosphate (A2P)-releasing poly(l-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) (PLCLA2P) membranes in vitro to promote cell proliferation and extracellular matrix protein production to strengthen the natural support of the pelvic fascia for POP applications. We analysed the mechanical properties and the impact of PLCLA2P on cellular responses through cell culture analysis using human vaginal fibroblasts (hVFs) and human adipose-derived stem/stromal cells (hASCs) compared to PLCL. In addition, the A2P release from PLCLA2P membranes was assessed in vitro. The PLCLA2P demonstrated slightly lower tensile strength (2.2 ± 0.4 MPa) compared to PLCL (3.7 ± 0.6 MPa) for the first 4 weeks in vitro. The A2P was most rapidly released during the first 48 h of in vitro incubation. Our findings demonstrated significantly increased proliferation and collagen production of both hVFs and hASCs on A2P-releasing PLCLA2P compared to PLCL. In addition, extracellular collagen Type I fibres were detected in hVFs, suggesting enhanced collagen maturation on PLCLA2P. Moreover, increased extracellular matrix protein expression was detected on PLCLA2P in both hVFs and hASCs compared to plain PLCL. In conclusion, these findings highlight the potential of PLCLA2P as a promising candidate for promoting tissue regeneration in applications aimed for POP tissue engineering applications.
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- Alma Kurki
- Biomedical Technology (TECH) Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Tays Research Services, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Biomedical Technology (TECH) Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Tays Research Services, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Biomedical Technology (TECH) Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Biomedical Technology (TECH) Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tampere University Hospital, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Biomedical Technology (TECH) Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Biomedical Technology (TECH) Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Tays Research Services, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Biomedical Technology (TECH) Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Tays Research Services, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wellbeing Services County of South Ostrobothnia, 60220 Seinäjoki, Finland
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Voga M. Modulation of Canine Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem/Medicinal Signalling Cells with Ascorbic Acid: Effect on Proliferation and Chondrogenic Differentiation on Standard Plastic and Silk Fibroin Surfaces. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:513. [PMID: 38790380 PMCID: PMC11118827 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11050513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Ascorbic acid (AA) plays a crucial role in both the proliferation and chondrogenic differentiation potential of mesenchymal stem/medicinal signalling cells (MSCs); these are both key aspects of their general therapeutic use and their increasing use in veterinary medicine. Current immunomodulatory therapies require efficient expansion of MSCs in the laboratory, while emerging tissue regeneration strategies, such as cartilage or bone repair, aim to use differentiated MSCs and modulate the expression of chondrogenic and hypertrophic markers. Our aim was to investigate whether the addition of AA to the growth medium enhances the proliferation of canine adipose-derived MSCs (cAMSCs) grown on standard plastic surfaces and whether it affects chondrogenic differentiation potential on silk fibroin (SF) films. We assessed cell viability with trypan blue and proliferation potential by calculating population doubling. Chondrogenic induction on SF films was assessed by Alcian blue staining and gene expression analysis of chondrogenic and hypertrophic genes. The results showed that growth medium with AA significantly enhanced the proliferation of cAMSCs without affecting cell viability and modulated the expression of chondrogenic and hypertrophic genes of cAMSCs grown on SF films. Our results suggest that AA may be used in growth medium for expansion of cAMSCs and, at the same time, provide the basis for future studies to investigate the role of AA and SF in chondrogenic differentiation of MSCs.
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- Metka Voga
- Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Gerbičeva 60, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Sartoneva R, Paakinaho K, Hannula M, Kuismanen K, Huhtala H, Hyttinen J, Miettinen S. Ascorbic Acid 2-Phosphate Releasing Supercritically Foamed Porous Poly-L-Lactide-Co-ε-Caprolactone Scaffold Enhances the Collagen Production of Human Vaginal Stromal Cells: A New Approach for Vaginal Tissue Engineering. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2024; 21:81-96. [PMID: 37907765 PMCID: PMC10764701 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-023-00603-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The reconstructive surgery of vaginal defects is highly demanding and susceptible to complications, especially in larger defects requiring nonvaginal tissue grafts. Thus, tissue engineering-based solutions could provide a potential approach to the reconstruction of vaginal defects. METHODS Here, we evaluated a novel porous ascorbic acid 2-phosphate (A2P)-releasing supercritical carbon dioxide foamed poly-L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone (scPLCLA2P) scaffold for vaginal reconstruction with vaginal epithelial (EC) and stromal (SC) cells. The viability, proliferation, and phenotype of ECs and SCs were evaluated in monocultures and in cocultures on d 1, d 7 and d 14. Furthermore, the collagen production of SCs on scPLCLA2P was compared to that on scPLCL without A2P on d 14. RESULTS Both ECs and SCs maintained their viability on the scPLCLA2P scaffold in mono- and coculture conditions, and the cells maintained their typical morphology during the 14-d culture period. Most importantly, the scPLCLA2P scaffolds supported the collagen production of SCs superior to plain scPLCL based on total collagen amount, collagen I and III gene expression results and collagen immunostaining results. CONCLUSION This is the first study evaluating the effect of A2P on vaginal tissue engineering, and the results are highly encouraging, indicating that scPLCLA2P has potential as a scaffold for vaginal tissue engineering.
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- Reetta Sartoneva
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön Katu 34, 33520, Tampere, Finland.
- Tays Research Services, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere University Hospital, Arvo Ylpön Katu 34, 33520, Tampere, Finland.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Seinäjoki Central Hospital, Seinäjoki, Finland.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön Katu 34, 33520, Tampere, Finland
- Tays Research Services, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere University Hospital, Arvo Ylpön Katu 34, 33520, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön Katu 34, 33520, Tampere, Finland
- Tays Research Services, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere University Hospital, Arvo Ylpön Katu 34, 33520, Tampere, Finland
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- Tays Research Services, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere University Hospital, Arvo Ylpön Katu 34, 33520, Tampere, Finland
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön Katu 34, 33520, Tampere, Finland
- Tays Research Services, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere University Hospital, Arvo Ylpön Katu 34, 33520, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön Katu 34, 33520, Tampere, Finland
- Tays Research Services, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere University Hospital, Arvo Ylpön Katu 34, 33520, Tampere, Finland
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Lu T, Yang L, Li Z, Liu Y, Xu S, Ye C. Immediate implantation of ultrafine fiber slow-release system based on cell electrospinning to induce osteogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells. Regen Biomater 2023; 11:rbad113. [PMID: 38225955 PMCID: PMC10789307 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbad113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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This study presents the development and evaluation of a poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) (P34HB) ultrafine fiber slow-release system for in vivo osteogenic induction of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUCMSCs). Utilizing dual-nozzle and cell electrospinning techniques, the system encapsulates L-ascorbic acid-2-phosphate magnesium (ASP), β-glycerophosphate sodium and dexamethasone (DEX) within the fibers, ensuring sustained osteogenic differentiation. The scaffold's morphology, characterization, hydrophilicity, mechanical properties and cellular behavior were examined. Immediate subcutaneous implantation in rabbits was conducted to observe its ectopic osteogenic induction effect. Successfully fabricated P34HB ultrafine fiber slow-release system. Characterization confirmed the uniform distribution of HUCMSCs and inducing components within the scaffold, with no chemical reactions affecting the active components. In vitro tests showcased a prolonged release of DEX and ASP, while biocompatibility assays highlighted the scaffold's suitability for cellular growth. Alizarin Red, type I collagen, and osteopontin (OPN) staining verified the scaffold's potent osteogenic induction effect on HUCMSCs. Notably, immediate implantation into New Zealand White rabbits led to significant new bone formation within 8 weeks. These findings underscore the system's potential for immediate in vivo implantation without prior in vitro induction, marking a promising advancement in bone tissue engineering.
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- Tao Lu
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First People’s Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
- Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China
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- Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
- Department of Dental implant, Stomatological Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang 550000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
- Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
- Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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Huang D, Liang J, Yang J, Yang C, Wang X, Dai T, Steinberg T, Li C, Wang F. Current Status of Tissue Regenerative Engineering for the Treatment of Uterine Infertility. TISSUE ENGINEERING. PART B, REVIEWS 2023; 29:558-573. [PMID: 37335062 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2022.0226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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With the recent developments in tissue engineering, scientists have attempted to establish seed cells from different sources, create cell sheets through various technologies, implant them on scaffolds with various spatial structures, or load scaffolds with cytokines. These research results are very optimistic, bringing hope to the treatment of patients with uterine infertility. In this article, we reviewed articles related to the treatment of uterine infertility from the aspects of experimental treatment strategy, seed cells, scaffold application, and repair criteria so as to provide a basis for future research.
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- Di Huang
- Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- The Affiliated Taian City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, Taian, China
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- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Ultrasonography, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Division of Oral Biotechnology, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Munir A, Reseland JE, Tiainen H, Haugen HJ, Sikorski P, Christiansen EF, Reinholt FP, Syversen U, Solberg LB. Osteocyte-Like Cells Differentiated From Primary Osteoblasts in an Artificial Human Bone Tissue Model. JBMR Plus 2023; 7:e10792. [PMID: 37701151 PMCID: PMC10494512 DOI: 10.1002/jbm4.10792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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In vitro models of primary human osteocytes embedded in natural mineralized matrix without artificial scaffolds are lacking. We have established cell culture conditions that favored the natural 3D orientation of the bone cells and stimulated the cascade of signaling needed for primary human osteoblasts to differentiate into osteocytes with the characteristically phenotypical dendritic network between cells. Primary human osteoblasts cultured in a 3D rotating bioreactor and incubated with a combination of vitamins A, C, and D for up to 21 days produced osteospheres resembling native bone. Osteocyte-like cells were identified as entrapped, stellate-shaped cells interconnected through canaliculi embedded in a structured, mineralized, collagen matrix. These cells expressed late osteoblast and osteocyte markers such as osteocalcin (OCN), podoplanin (E11), dentin matrix acidic phosphoprotein 1 (DMP1), and sclerostin (SOST). Organized collagen fibrils, observed associated with the cell hydroxyapatite (HAp) crystals, were found throughout the spheroid and in between the collagen fibrils. In addition to osteocyte-like cells, the spheroids consisted of osteoblasts at various differentiation stages surrounded by a rim of cells resembling lining cells. This resemblance to native bone indicates a model system with potential for studying osteocyte-like cell differentiation, cross-talk between bone cells, and the mineralization process in a bonelike structure in vitro without artificial scaffolds. In addition, natural extracellular matrix may allow for the study of tissue-specific biochemical, biophysical, and mechanical properties. © 2023 The Authors. JBMR Plus published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Arooj Munir
- Department of BiomaterialsInstitute of Clinical Dentistry, University of OsloOsloNorway
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- Department of BiomaterialsInstitute of Clinical Dentistry, University of OsloOsloNorway
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- Department of BiomaterialsInstitute of Clinical Dentistry, University of OsloOsloNorway
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- Department of BiomaterialsInstitute of Clinical Dentistry, University of OsloOsloNorway
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- Department of PhysicsNorwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)TrondheimNorway
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular MedicineNorwegian University of Science and TechnologyTrondheimNorway
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- Department of PathologyOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
- Division of Orthopedic SurgeryOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
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Pizzuti V, Paris F, Marrazzo P, Bonsi L, Alviano F. Mitigating Oxidative Stress in Perinatal Cells: A Critical Step toward an Optimal Therapeutic Use in Regenerative Medicine. Biomolecules 2023; 13:971. [PMID: 37371551 DOI: 10.3390/biom13060971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress (OS) occurs when the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is not balanced by the body's antioxidant defense system. OS can profoundly affect cellular health and function. ROS can have a profound negative impact on cells that undergo a predestined and time-regulated process of proliferation or differentiation, such as perinatal stem cells. Due to the large-scale employment of these immunotolerant stem cells in regenerative medicine, it is important to reduce OS to prevent them from losing function and increase their application in the regenerative medicine field. This goal can be achieved through a variety of strategies, such as the use of antioxidants and other compounds that can indirectly modulate the antioxidant defense system by enhancing cellular stress response pathways, including autophagy and mitochondrial function, thereby reducing ROS levels. This review aims to summarize information regarding OS mechanisms in perinatal stem cells and possible strategies for reducing their deleterious effects.
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- Valeria Pizzuti
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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Zhai ZH, Li J, You Z, Cai Y, Yang J, An J, Zhao DP, Wang HJ, Dou MM, Du R, Qin J. Feline umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells: isolation, identification, and antioxidative stress role through NF-κB signaling pathway. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1203012. [PMID: 37303730 PMCID: PMC10249476 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1203012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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At present, the differentiation potential and antioxidant activity of feline umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) have not been clearly studied. In this study, feline UC-MSCs were isolated by tissue adhesion method, identified by flow cytometry detection of cell surface markers (CD44, CD90, CD34, and CD45), and induced differentiation toward osteogenesis and adipogenesis in vitro. Furthermore, the oxidative stress model was established with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) (100 μM, 300 μM, 500 μM, 700 μM, and 900 μM). The antioxidant properties of feline UC-MSCs and feline fibroblasts were compared by morphological observation, ROS detection, cell viability via CCK-8 assay, as well as oxidative and antioxidative parameters via ELISA. The mRNA expression of genes related to NF-κB pathway was detected via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, while the levels of NF-κB signaling cascade-related proteins were determined via Western Blot. The results showed that feline UC-MSCs highly expressed CD44 and CD90, while negative for CD34 and CD45 expression. Feline UC-MSCs cultured under osteogenic and adipogenic conditions showed good differentiation capacity. After being exposed to different concentrations of H2O2 for eight hours, feline UC-MSCs exhibited the significantly higher survival rate than feline fibroblasts. A certain concentration of H2O2 could up-regulate the activities of SOD2 and GSH-Px in feline UC-MSCs. The expression levels of p50, MnSOD, and FHC mRNA in feline UC-MSCs stimulated by 300 μM and 500 μM H2O2 significantly increased compared with the control group. Furthermore, it was observed that 500 μM H2O2 significantly enhanced the protein levels of p-IκB, IκB, p-p50, p50, MnSOD, and FHC, which could be reversed by BAY 11-7,082, a NF-κB signaling pathway inhibitor. In conclusion, it was confirmed that feline UC-MSCs, with good osteogenesis and adipogenesis abilities, had better antioxidant property which might be related to NF-κB signaling pathway. This study lays a foundation for the further application of feline UC-MSCs in treating the various inflammatory and oxidative injury diseases of pets.
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- Zhu-Hui Zhai
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Life Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Life Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
- College of Life Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
- Center of Experiment Teaching, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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Parvin Nejad S, Lecce M, Mirani B, Machado Siqueira N, Mirzaei Z, Santerre JP, Davies JE, Simmons CA. Serum- and xeno-free culture of human umbilical cord perivascular cells for pediatric heart valve tissue engineering. Stem Cell Res Ther 2023; 14:96. [PMID: 37076906 PMCID: PMC10116794 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-023-03318-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Constructs currently used to repair or replace congenitally diseased pediatric heart valves lack a viable cell population capable of functional adaptation in situ, necessitating repeated surgical intervention. Heart valve tissue engineering (HVTE) can address these limitations by producing functional living tissue in vitro that holds the potential for somatic growth and remodelling upon implantation. However, clinical translation of HVTE strategies requires an appropriate source of autologous cells that can be non-invasively harvested from mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-rich tissues and cultured under serum- and xeno-free conditions. To this end, we evaluated human umbilical cord perivascular cells (hUCPVCs) as a promising cell source for in vitro production of engineered heart valve tissue. METHODS The proliferative, clonogenic, multilineage differentiation, and extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis capacities of hUCPVCs were evaluated in a commercial serum- and xeno-free culture medium (StemMACS™) on tissue culture polystyrene and benchmarked to adult bone marrow-derived MSCs (BMMSCs). Additionally, the ECM synthesis potential of hUCPVCs was evaluated when cultured on polycarbonate polyurethane anisotropic electrospun scaffolds, a representative biomaterial for in vitro HVTE. RESULTS hUCPVCs had greater proliferative and clonogenic potential than BMMSCs in StemMACS™ (p < 0.05), without differentiation to osteogenic and adipogenic phenotypes associated with valve pathology. Furthermore, hUCPVCs cultured with StemMACS™ on tissue culture plastic for 14 days synthesized significantly more total collagen, elastin, and sulphated glycosaminoglycans (p < 0.05), the ECM constituents of the native valve, than BMMSCs. Finally, hUCPVCs retained their ECM synthesizing capacity after 14 and 21 days in culture on anisotropic electrospun scaffolds. CONCLUSION Overall, our findings establish an in vitro culture platform that uses hUCPVCs as a readily-available and non-invasively sourced autologous cell population and a commercial serum- and xeno-free culture medium to increase the translational potential of future pediatric HVTE strategies. This study evaluated the proliferative, differentiation and extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis capacities of human umbilical cord perivascular cells (hUCPVCs) when cultured in serum- and xeno-free media (SFM) against conventionally used bone marrow-derived MSCs (BMMSCs) and serum-containing media (SCM). Our findings support the use of hUCPVCs and SFM for in vitro heart valve tissue engineering (HVTE) of autologous pediatric valve tissue. Figure created with BioRender.com.
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- Shouka Parvin Nejad
- Translational Biology and Engineering Program, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Toronto, Canada.
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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- Translational Biology and Engineering Program, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Toronto, Canada
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Translational Biology and Engineering Program, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Toronto, Canada
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Translational Biology and Engineering Program, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Toronto, Canada
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Translational Biology and Engineering Program, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Translational Biology and Engineering Program, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Toronto, Canada
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Tissue Regeneration Therapeutics, Toronto, Canada
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- Translational Biology and Engineering Program, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Toronto, Canada.
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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Ascorbic Acid 2-Phosphate-Releasing Supercritical Carbon Dioxide-Foamed Poly(L-Lactide-Co-epsilon-Caprolactone) Scaffolds Support Urothelial Cell Growth and Enhance Human Adipose-Derived Stromal Cell Proliferation and Collagen Production. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/6404468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Tissue engineering can provide a novel approach for the reconstruction of large urethral defects, which currently lacks optimal repair methods. Cell-seeded scaffolds aim to prevent urethral stricture and scarring, as effective urothelium and stromal tissue regeneration is important in urethral repair. In this study, the aim was to evaluate the effect of the novel porous ascorbic acid 2-phosphate (A2P)-releasing supercritical carbon dioxide-foamed poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) (PLCL) scaffolds (scPLCLA2P) on the viability, proliferation, phenotype maintenance, and collagen production of human urothelial cell (hUC) and human adipose-derived stromal cell (hASC) mono- and cocultures. The scPLCLA2P scaffold supported hUC growth and phenotype both in monoculture and in coculture. In monocultures, the proliferation and collagen production of hASCs were significantly increased on the scPLCLA2P compared to scPLCL scaffolds without A2P, on which the hASCs formed nonproliferating cell clusters. Our findings suggest the A2P-releasing scPLCLA2P to be a promising material for urethral tissue engineering.
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Teng Z, Zhu Y, Lin D, Hao Q, Yue Q, Yu X, Sun S, Jiang L, Lu S. Deciphering the chromatin spatial organization landscapes during BMMSC differentiation. J Genet Genomics 2023; 50:264-275. [PMID: 36720443 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgg.2023.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The differentiation imbalance in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) is critical for the development of bone density diseases as the population ages. BMMSCs are precursor cells for osteoblasts and adipocytes; however, the chromatin organization landscapes during BMMSC differentiation remain elusive. In this study, we systematically delineate the four-dimensional (4D) genome and dynamic epigenetic atlas of BMMSCs by RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), assay for transposase-accessible chromatin sequencing (ATAC-seq), and high-throughput chromosome conformation capture (Hi-C). The structure analyses reveal 17.5% common and 28.5%-30% specific loops among BMMSCs, osteoblasts, and adipocytes. The subsequent correlation of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and expression quantitative trait locus (eQTL) data with multi-omics analysis reveal 274 genes and 3634 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with bone degeneration and osteoporosis (OP). We hypothesize that SNP mutations affect transcription factor (TF) binding sites, thereby affecting changes in gene expression. Furthermore, 26 motifs, 260 TFs, and 291 SNPs are identified to affect the eQTL. Among these genes, DAAM2, TIMP2, and TMEM241 were found to be essential for diseases such as bone degeneration and OP and may serve as potential drug targets.
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- Zhaowei Teng
- Department of Orthopedics, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, China; Key Laboratory of Yunnan Provincial Innovative Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, China; Clinical Medical Research Center, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, China.
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yuxi, Yunnan 653100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- Center for Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan 650504, China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yuxi, Yunnan 653100, China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yuxi, Yunnan 653100, China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yuxi, Yunnan 653100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Yunnan Provincial Innovative Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, China.
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Ma F, Feng J, Liu X, Tian Y, Wang WJ, Luan FX, Wang YJ, Yang WQ, Bai JY, Zhang YQ, Tao Y. A synergistic therapeutic nano-eyedrop for dry eye disease based on ascorbic acid-coupled exosomes. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:1890-1899. [PMID: 36606731 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05178h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Dry eye disease (DED), a complex ocular surface disease with a high prevalence rate, is associated with corneal injury, excess oxidative stress and inflammation. Current therapeutic strategies, including artificial tears and anti-inflammatory agents, are unable to address all the deleterious factors or to achieve a clinical cure due to their temporary or side effects. Here, we prepared a multiple-functional eyedrop based on the deposition of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) reduced by ascorbic acid (AA) onto the exosomal phospholipid membrane of mesenchymal stem cell (mExo)-derived exosomes in situ (mExo@AA). The therapeutic value of mExo@AA for DED was demonstrated in a mouse DED model. Combining the benefits of mExo and AA, mExo@AA effectively improves corneal epithelium recovery and anti-inflammation capacity, decreases corneal reactive oxygen species, and restores tear secretion without adverse effects. Thus, this study suggests that mExo@AA is effective and safe as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of DED.
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- Fang Ma
- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100080, P. R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100080, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department and 4th Medical Center, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100048, P. R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100080, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518035, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100080, P. R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100080, P. R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100080, P. R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100080, P. R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, P. R. China.
- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Huairou Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 101400, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100080, P. R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, P. R. China.
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Ohkura N, Yoshiba K, Yoshiba N, Edanami N, Ohshima H, Takenaka S, Noiri Y. SVCT2-GLUT1-mediated ascorbic acid transport pathway in rat dental pulp and its effects during wound healing. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1251. [PMID: 36690706 PMCID: PMC9870884 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28197-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Ascorbic acid (AA; vitamin C) plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis and secretion of collagen to produce the organic matrix of hard tissues. Nevertheless, the detailed mechanism by which AA induces reparative dentinogenesis is still unknown. This study aimed to investigate the pathway and function of AA during wound healing in a rat pulpotomy model. Sodium-dependent vitamin C transporter (SVCT) 2 and glucose transporter (GLUT) 1 were detected in odontoblasts, endothelial cells, and nerve fibers in normal pulp tissues. SVCT2 and GLUT1 were also expressed in odontoblast-like cells in pulpotomized tissues of Wistar rats, and immunopositive cells of SVCT2 were significantly increased at 5 days after pulpotomy (p < 0.05). By contrast, osteogenic disorder Shionogi (ODS) rats, which cannot generate AA, also expressed SVCT2 and GLUT1 in normal and wound healing conditions. However, in ODS rats, when compared with the AA-addition group, the formation of dentin bridges in the AA-loss group was not evident, a layer of osteopontin was significantly increased beneath the wound surface (p < 0.05), and alpha smooth muscle actin at the odontoblast-like cells observed along this layer was significantly increased (p < 0.05), but not Nestin. Moreover, the amounts of type 1 collagen generated in the reparative dentin and beneath the wound healing site were significantly diminished (p < 0.05). Macrophages expressing CD68 and CD206 increased beneath the wound site. Hence, AA may be involved in odontoblast-like cell differentiation and anti-inflammatory response during dental pulp wound healing. Our results provide new insights into the function of AA through SVCT2 and GLUT1 in reparative dentinogenesis and may help in developing new therapeutic targets for dental pulpal disease.
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- Naoto Ohkura
- Division of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Department of Oral Health Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan.
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- Division of Oral Science for Health Promotion, Department of Oral Health and Welfare, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Department of Oral Health Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Department of Oral Health Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Anatomy and Cell Biology of the Hard Tissue, Department of Tissue Regeneration and Reconstruction, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Department of Oral Health Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Department of Oral Health Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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Tang H, Wang X, Zheng J, Long YZ, Xu T, Li D, Guo X, Zhang Y. Formation of low-density electrospun fibrous network integrated mesenchymal stem cell sheet. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:389-402. [PMID: 36511477 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02029g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Cell sheets combined with electrospun fibrous mats represent an attractive approach for the repair and regeneration of injured tissues. However, the conventional dense electrospun mats as supportive substrates in forming "cell sheet on fiber mat" complexes suffer from problems of limiting the cellular function and eliciting a host response upon implantation. To give full play to the role of electrospun biomimicking fibers in forming quality cell sheets, this study proposed to develop a cell-fiber integrated sheet (CFIS) featuring a spatially homogeneous distribution of cells within the fiber structure by using a low-density fibrous network for cell sheet formation. A low-density electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL) fibrous network at a density of 103.8 ± 16.3 μg cm-2 was produced by controlling the fiber deposition for a short period of 1 min and subsequently transferred onto polydimethylsiloxane rings for facilitating cell sheet formation, in which rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal cells were used. Using a dense electrospun PCL fibrous mat (481.5 ± 7.5 μg cm-2) as the control, it was found that cells on the low-density fibrous network (L-G) exhibited improved capacities in spreading, proliferation, stemness maintenance and matrix-remodeling during the process of CFIS formation. Structurally, the CFIS constructs revealed strong integration between the cells and the fibrous network, thus providing excellent cohesion and physical integrity to enable strengthening of the formed cell sheet. By contrast, the cell sheet formed on the dense fibrous mat (D-G) showed a two-layer (biphasic) structure due to the limitation of cellular invasion. Moreover, such engineered CFIS was identified with enhanced immunomodulatory effects by promoting LPS-stimulated macrophages towards an M2 phenotype in vitro. Our results suggest that the CFIS may be used as a native tissue equivalent "cell sheet" for improving the efficacy of the tissue engineering approach for the repair and regeneration of impaired tissues.
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- Han Tang
- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, College of Textiles & Clothing, Shandong Center for Engineered Nonwovens, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.,China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou 310058, China
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Jalilian I, Muppala S, Ali M, Anderson JD, Phinney B, Salemi M, Wilmarth PA, Murphy CJ, Thomasy SM, Raghunathan V. Cell derived matrices from bovine corneal endothelial cells as a model to study cellular dysfunction. Exp Eye Res 2023; 226:109303. [PMID: 36343671 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2022.109303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PURPOSE Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is a progressive corneal disease that impacts the structure and stiffness of the Descemet's membrane (DM), the substratum for corneal endothelial cells (CECs). These structural alterations of the DM could contribute to the loss of the CECs resulting in corneal edema and blindness. Oxidative stress and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) pathways have been implicated in endothelial cell loss and endothelial to mesenchymal transition of CECs in FECD. Ascorbic acid (AA) is found at high concentrations in FECD and its impact on CEC survival has been investigated. However, how TGF-β and AA effect the composition and rigidity of the CEC's matrix remains unknown. METHODS In this study, we investigated the effect of AA, TGF-β1 and TGF-β3 on the deposition, ultrastructure, stiffness, and composition of the extracellular matrix (ECM) secreted by primary bovine corneal endothelial cells (BCECs). RESULTS Immunofluorescence and electron microscopy post-decellularization demonstrated a robust deposition and distinct structure of ECM in response to treatments. AFM measurements showed that the modulus of the matrix in BCECs treated with TGF-β1 and TGF-β3 was significantly lower than the controls. There was no difference in the stiffness of the matrix between the AA-treated cell and controls. Gene Ontology analysis of the proteomics results revealed that AA modulates the oxidative stress pathway in the matrix while TGF-β induces the expression of matrix proteins collagen IV, laminin, and lysyl oxidase homolog 1. CONCLUSIONS Molecular pathways identified in this study demonstrate the differential role of soluble factors in the pathogenesis of FECD.
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- Iman Jalilian
- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA; Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Proteomics Core, University of California, Davis Genome Center, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Proteomics Core, University of California, Davis Genome Center, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Proteomics Shared Resources, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, 97239, USA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA; Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science, School of Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA; Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science, School of Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA.
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- Department of Basic Sciences, College of Optometry, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, USA.
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Radmand F, Baseri M, Farsadbakhsh M, Azimi A, Dizaj SM, Sharifi S. A Novel Perspective on Tissue Engineering Potentials of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells. Open Dent J 2022. [DOI: 10.2174/18742106-v16-e221006-2021-216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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It is challenging to completely and predictably regenerate the missing periodontal tissues caused by the trauma or disease. To regenerate the periodontium, there is a need to consider several aspects that co-occur with periodontal development. This study provides an overview of the most up-to-date investigations on the characteristics and immunomodulatory features of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells (PDLSCs) and the recent interventions performed using these cells, focusing on cell survival, proliferation, and differentiation. Keeping in mind the relationship between age and potency of PDLSCs, this work also demonstrates the necessity of establishing dental-derived stem cell banks for tissue regeneration applications. The data were collected from Pubmed and Google Scholar databases with the keywords of periodontal ligament stem cells, tissue engineering, characteristics, and stem cell therapy. The results showed the presence of wide-ranging research reports supporting the usability of PDLSCs for periodontal reconstruction. However, a better understanding of self-restoration for adequate regulation of adult stem cell growth is needed for various applied purposes.
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Baek S, Park H, Igci FD, Lee D. Electrical Stimulation of Human Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells on O2 Plasma-Treated ITO Glass Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232012490. [PMID: 36293347 PMCID: PMC9604346 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232012490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Electrical signals represent an essential form of cellular communication. For decades, electrical stimulation has been used effectively in clinical practice to enhance bone healing. However, the detailed mechanisms between electrical stimulation and bone healing are not well understood. In addition, there have been many difficulties in setting up a stable and efficient electrical stimulation system within the in vitro environment. Therefore, various conductive materials and electrical stimulation methods have been tested to establish an effective electrical stimulation system. Through these systems, many studies have been conducted on the effects of electrical stimulation on bone healing and osteogenic differentiation. However, previous studies were limited by the use of opaque conductive materials that obscure the cells; fluorescent observations and staining are known to be two of the critical methods to confirm the states of the cells. Indium tin oxide (ITO) glass is known to have excellent transparency and conductivity, but it is challenging to cultivate cells due to low cell adhesion characteristics. Therefore, we used O2 plasma treatment to increase the hydrophilicity and wettability of ITO glass. This enhanced cell affinity to the glass, providing a stable surface for the cells to attach. Then, electrical stimulation was applied with an amplitude range of 10 to 200 µA at a frequency of 10 Hz. Our results demonstrated that the osteogenic differentiation efficiency was maximized under the amplitude conditions of 10 µA and 50 µA. Accordingly, the results of our study suggest the development of an excellent platform in the field of biological research as a good tool to elucidate various mechanisms of cell bioactivity under electrical conditions.
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- Seungho Baek
- PCL Inc., 128, Beobwon-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 08510, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, 221 Heukseok-Dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06974, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, 221 Heukseok-Dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06974, Korea
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- PCL Inc., 128, Beobwon-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 08510, Korea
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Vitamin C Deficiency Reduces Neurogenesis and Proliferation in the SVZ and Lateral Ventricle Extensions of the Young Guinea Pig Brain. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11102030. [PMID: 36290753 PMCID: PMC9598632 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11102030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Although scurvy, the severe form of vitamin C deficiency, has been almost eradicated, the prevalence of subclinical vitamin C deficiency is much higher than previously estimated and its impact on human health might not be fully understood. Vitamin C is an essential molecule, especially in the central nervous system where it performs numerous, varied and critical functions, including modulation of neurogenesis and neuronal differentiation. Although it was originally considered to occur only in the embryonic brain, it is now widely accepted that neurogenesis also takes place in the adult brain. The subventricular zone (SVZ) is the neurogenic niche where the largest number of new neurons are born; however, the effect of vitamin C deficiency on neurogenesis in this key region of the adult brain is unknown. Therefore, through BrdU labeling, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy and transmission electron microscopy, we analyzed the proliferation and cellular composition of the SVZ and the lateral ventricle (LVE) of adult guinea pigs exposed to a vitamin-C-deficient diet for 14 and 21 days. We found that neuroblasts in the SVZ and LVE were progressively and significantly decreased as the days under vitamin C deficiency elapsed. The neuroblasts in the SVZ and LVE decreased by about 50% in animals with 21 days of deficiency; this was correlated with a reduction in BrdU positive cells in the SVZ and LVE. In addition, the reduction in neuroblasts was not restricted to a particular rostro–caudal area, but was observed throughout the LVE. We also found that vitamin C deficiency altered cellular morphology at the ultrastructural level, especially the cellular and nuclear morphology of ependymal cells of the LVE. Therefore, vitamin C is essential for the maintenance of the SVZ cell populations required for normal activity of the SVZ neurogenic niche in the adult guinea pig brain. Based on our results from the guinea pig brain, we postulate that vitamin C deficiency could also affect neurogenesis in the human brain.
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Lazăr L, Manu DR, Dako T, Mârțu MA, Suciu M, Ormenișan A, Păcurar M, Lazăr AP. Effects of Laser Application on Alveolar Bone Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Osteoblasts: An In Vitro Study. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12102358. [PMID: 36292047 PMCID: PMC9600660 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12102358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells isolated from the bone marrow have a great differentiation potential, being able to produce many cell lines, including osteoblasts. Osteoblasts have an important role in bone remodeling by actively participating in the maturation and mineralization of the extracellular matrix. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of laser application on the viability and proliferation of osteoblasts. Methods: Alveolar bone was harvested from 8 patients and placed into a culture medium to induce proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells. These were differentiated into osteoblasts in special conditions. The cells from each patient were split into two groups, one was treated using a 980 nm laser (1W output power, pulsed mode, 20 s, 50 mm distance) (laser “+”) and the other one did not receive laser stimulation (laser “-”). Results: Using the confocal microscope, we determined that the cells from the laser “+” group were more active when compared to the laser “-” group. The number of cells in the laser “+” group was significantly greater compared to the laser “-” group as the ImageJ-NIH software showed (p = 0.0072). Conclusions: Laser application increases the proliferation rate of osteoblasts and intensifies their cellular activity.
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- Luminița Lazăr
- Department of Periodontology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Ghe. Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania
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- Center for Advanced Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania
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- Department of Odontology and Oral Pathology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Ghe. Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania
- Correspondence: (T.D.); (M.-A.M.); Tel.: +40-740629857 (T.D.)
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- Department of Periodontology, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, Universitatii Street 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (T.D.); (M.-A.M.); Tel.: +40-740629857 (T.D.)
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Occlusology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Ghe. Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Ghe. Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania
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- Department of Orthodontics, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Ghe. Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania
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- Institution Organizing University Doctoral Studies (I. O. S. U. D.), George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureş, 38 Ghe. Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania
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Zhu H, Wu Z, Ding X, Post MJ, Guo R, Wang J, Wu J, Tang W, Ding S, Zhou G. Production of cultured meat from pig muscle stem cells. Biomaterials 2022; 287:121650. [PMID: 35872554 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Cultured meat is meat for consumption produced in a more sustainable way. It involves cell harvesting and expansion, differentiation into myotubes, construction into muscle fibres and meat structuring. We isolated 5.3 × 104 porcine muscle stem cells from 1 g of neonatal pig muscle tissue. According to calculations, we need to expand muscle stem cells 106-107 times to produce 100 g or 1 kg of cultured meat. However, the cells gradually lost the ability to express stemness and mature muscle cell markers (PAX7, MyHC). To tackle this critical issue and maintain cell function during cell expansion, we found that long-term culture with (100 μM) l-Ascorbic acid 2-phosphate (Asc-2P) accelerated cell proliferation while preserving the muscle cell differentiation. We further optimized a scalable PDMS mold. Porcine muscle stem cells formed structurally-organized myotubes similar to muscle fibres in the mold. Asc-2P enhanced porcine muscle cells grown as 3D tissue networks that can produce a relatively large 3D tissue networks as cultured meat building blocks, which showed improved texture and amino acid content. These results established a realistic workflow for the production of cultured meat that mimics the pork meat structurally and is potentially scalable for industry.
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- Haozhe Zhu
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; National Center of Meat Quality and Safety Control, MOST; Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE; Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; National Center of Meat Quality and Safety Control, MOST; Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE; Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; National Center of Meat Quality and Safety Control, MOST; Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE; Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Physiology, Maastricht University, CARIM, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Artificial Intelligence, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210031, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Electrical and Automation Engineering, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Equipment and Manufacturing, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China; State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; National Center of Meat Quality and Safety Control, MOST; Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE; Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Jiangsu, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; National Center of Meat Quality and Safety Control, MOST; Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE; Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Jiangsu, China.
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Khokhani P, Belluomo R, Croes M, Gawlitta D, Kruyt MC, Weinans H. An in-vitro model to test the influence of immune cell secretome on MSC osteogenic differentiation. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2022; 28:420-430. [PMID: 35770885 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2022.0086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Immune cells and their soluble factors have an important role in the bone healing process. Modulation of the immune response, therefore, offers a potential strategy to enhance bone formation. To investigate the influence of the immune system on osteogenesis, we developed and applied an in-vitro model that incorporates both innate and adaptive immune cells. Human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated and cultured for 24 hours and subsequently stimulated with immune-modulatory agents; C-class CpG oligodeoxynucleotide (CpG ODN C), Polyinosinic acid-polycytidylic acid Poly(I:C), and lipopolysaccharide (LPS); all pathogen recognition receptor agonists, and that target Toll-like receptors TLR9, -3, and -4, respectively. The conditioned medium obtained from PBMCs after 24 hours was used to investigate its effects on the metabolic activity and osteogenic differentiation capacity of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). Conditioned media from unstimulated PBMCs did not affect the metabolic activity and osteogenic differentiation capacity of MSCs. The conditioned medium from CpG ODN C and LPS stimulated PBMCs increased alkaline phosphatase activity of MSCs by approximately 3-fold as compared to the unstimulated control, whereas Poly(I:C) conditioned medium did not enhance ALP activity of MSCs. Moreover, direct stimulation of MSCs with the immune-modulatory stimuli did not result in increased alkaline phosphatase activity. These results demonstrate that soluble factors present in conditioned medium from PBMCs stimulated with immune-modulatory factors enhance osteogenesis of MSCs. This in-vitro model can serve as a tool in screening immune-modulatory stimulants from a broad variety of immune cells for (indirect) effects on osteogenesis and also to identify soluble factors from multiple immune cell types that may modulate bone healing.
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- Paree Khokhani
- University Medical Centre Utrecht, 8124, Orthopedics , UMC Utrecht, dept. Orthopedics, G5.203, Heidelberglaan 100, Utrecht, Utrecht, Drenthe, Netherlands, 3584CX.,University Medical Centre, Utrecht (UMCU), UMC Utrecht, dept. Orthopedics, G5.203, Heidelberglaan 100, Netherlands;
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- University Medical Centre Utrecht, 8124, Orthopedics , Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands;
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- University Medical Centre Utrecht, 8124, Orthopedics , Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands;
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics & Special Dental Care, Heidelberglaan 100, G05.129, PO Box 85500, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3508 GA;
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- University medical center Utrecht, Orthopedics, HP G 05.228, PO Box 85500, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3508 GA;
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- University Medical Centre Utrecht, 8124, Orthopedics, Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands;
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Lin YY, Takemoto JY, Chang CWT, Peng CA. Mesobiliverdin IXα ameliorates osteoporosis via promoting osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2022; 619:56-61. [PMID: 35738065 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) expression promotes osteogenesis, but the mechanisms remain unclear and therapeutic strategies using it to target bone disorders such as osteoporosis have not progressed. Mesobiliverdin IXα is a naturally occurring bilin analog of HO-1 catalytic product biliverdin IXα. Inclusion of mesobiliverdin IXα in the feed diet of ovariectomized osteoporotic mice was observed to increase femur bone volume, trabecular thickness and osteogenesis serum markers osteoprotegrin and osteocalcin and to decrease bone resorption serum markers cross-linked N-teleopeptide and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b. Moreover, in vitro exposure of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells to mesobiliverdin IXα enhanced osteogenic differentiation efficiency by two-fold over non-exposed controls. Our results imply that mesobiliverdin IXα promotes osteogenesis in ways that reflect the potential therapeutic effects of induced HO-1 expression in alleviating osteoporosis.
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- Yuan-Yu Lin
- Department of Animal Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Biology, Utah State University, Logan, UT, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan, UT, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, United States.
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Repurposing Vitamin C for Cancer Treatment: Focus on Targeting the Tumor Microenvironment. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14112608. [PMID: 35681589 PMCID: PMC9179307 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14112608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complicated network, and several promising TME-targeted therapies, such as immunotherapy and targeted therapies, are now facing problems over low response rates and drug resistance. Vitamin C (VitC) has been extensively studied as a dietary nutrient and multi-targeted natural drug for fighting against tumor cells. The focus has been recently on its crucial functions in the TME. Here, we discuss the potential mechanisms of VitC in several specialized microenvironments, characterize the current status of its preclinical and clinical applications, and offer suggestions for future studies. This article is intended to provide basic researchers and clinicians with a detailed picture of VitC targeting the tumor microenvironment. Abstract Based on the enhanced knowledge on the tumor microenvironment (TME), a more comprehensive treatment landscape for targeting the TME has emerged. This microenvironment provides multiple therapeutic targets due to its diverse characteristics, leading to numerous TME-targeted strategies. With multifaced activities targeting tumors and the TME, vitamin C is renown as a promising candidate for combination therapy. In this review, we present new advances in how vitamin C reshapes the TME in the immune, hypoxic, metabolic, acidic, neurological, mechanical, and microbial dimensions. These findings will open new possibilities for multiple therapeutic avenues in the fight against cancer. We also review the available preclinical and clinical evidence of vitamin C combined with established therapies, highlighting vitamin C as an adjuvant that can be exploited for novel therapeutics. Finally, we discuss unresolved questions and directions that merit further investigation.
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Mechanical activation drives tenogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells in aligned dense collagen hydrogels. Biomaterials 2022; 286:121606. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Zhang Y, Ling L, Ajay D/O Ajayakumar A, Eio YM, van Wijnen AJ, Nurcombe V, Cool SM. FGFR2 accommodates osteogenic cell fate determination in human mesenchymal stem cells. Gene 2022; 818:146199. [PMID: 35093449 PMCID: PMC9256080 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2022.146199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The multilineage differentiation potential of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) underpins their clinical utility for tissue regeneration. Control of such cell-fate decisions is tightly regulated by different growth factors/cytokines and their cognate receptors. Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are among such factors critical for osteogenesis. However, how FGF receptors (FGFRs) help to orchestrate osteogenic progression remains to be fully elucidated. Here, we studied the protein levels of FGFRs during osteogenesis in human adult bone marrow-derived MSCs and discovered a positive correlation between FGFR2 expression and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, an early marker of osteogenesis. Through RNA interference studies, we confirmed the role of FGFR2 in promoting the osteogenic differentiation of hMSCs. Knockdown of FGFR2 resulted in downregulation of pro-osteogenic genes and upregulation of pro-adipogenic genes and adipogenic commitment. Moreover, under osteogenic induction, FGFR2 knockdown resulted in upregulation of Enhancer of Zeste Homolog 2 (EZH2), an epigenetic enzyme that regulates MSC lineage commitment and suppresses osteogenesis. Lastly, we show that serial-passaged hMSCs have reduced FGFR2 expression and impaired osteogenic potential. Our study suggests that FGFR2 is critical for mediating osteogenic fate by regulating the balance of osteo-adipogenic lineage commitment. Therefore, examining FGFR2 levels during serial-passaging of hMSCs may prove useful for monitoring their multipotency.
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- Ying Zhang
- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 138673, Singapore
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 138648, Singapore
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- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 138673, Singapore
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- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 138673, Singapore
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 138648, Singapore; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University-Imperial College London, 636921, Singapore
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- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 138673, Singapore; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 119288, Singapore.
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Yang MC, O'Connor AJ, Kalionis B, Heath DE. Improvement of Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Proliferation and Differentiation via Decellularized Extracellular Matrix on Substrates With a Range of Surface Chemistries. FRONTIERS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 2022; 4:834123. [PMID: 35368802 PMCID: PMC8969767 DOI: 10.3389/fmedt.2022.834123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) deposited by mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) has emerged as a promising substrate for improved expansion of MSCs. To date, essentially all studies that have produced dECM for MSC expansion have done so on tissue culture plastic or glass. However, substrate surface chemistry has a profound impact on the adsorption of proteins that mediate cell-material interactions, and different surface chemistries can cause changes in cell behavior, ECM deposition, and the in vivo response to a material. This study tested the hypothesis that substrate surface chemistry impacts the deposition of ECM and its subsequent bioactivity. This hypothesis was tested by producing glass surfaces with various surface chemistries (amine, carboxylic acid, propyl, and octyl groups) using silane chemistry. ECM was deposited by an immortalized MSC line, decellularized, and characterized through SDS-PAGE and immunofluorescence microscopy. No significant difference was observed in dECM composition or microarchitecture on the different surfaces. The decellularized surfaces were seeded with primary MSCs and their proliferation and differentiation were assessed. The presence of dECM improved the proliferation of primary MSCs by ~100% in comparison to surface chemistry controls. Additionally, the adipogenesis increased by 50–90% on all dECM surfaces in comparison to surface chemistry controls, and the osteogenesis increased by ~50% on the octyl-modified surfaces when dECM was present. However, no statistically significant differences were observed within the set of dECM surfaces or control surfaces. These results support the null hypothesis, meaning surface chemistry (over the range tested in this work) is not a key regulator of the composition or bioactivity of MSC-derived dECM. These results are significant because they provide an important insight into regenerative engineering technologies. Specifically, the utilization of dECM in stem cell manufacturing and tissue engineering applications would require the dECM to be produced on a wide variety of substrates. This work indicates that it can be produced on materials with a range of surface chemistries without undesired changes in the bioactivity of the dECM.
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- Michael C. Yang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy Research Centre, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy Research Centre, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Bill Kalionis
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- *Correspondence: Daniel E. Heath
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Zimmermann CE, Mackens-Kiani L, Acil Y, Terheyden H. Characterization of porcine mesenchymal stromal cells and their proliferative and osteogenic potential in long-term culture. J Stem Cells Regen Med 2022; 17:49-55. [PMID: 35250201 DOI: 10.46582/jsrm.1702008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Background: Porcine mesenchymal stromal cells (pMSCs) are considered a valuable research model for bone tissue engineering, which requires adequate amounts of viable cells with sufficient potential for osteogenic differentiation. For isolation and expansion of these cells through long-term culture, appropriate culture conditions are needed. Objective: To study the effect of extended in vitro cultivation on pMSC proliferation and differentiation potential using different osteogenic and adipogenic induction media. Methods: pMSCs were isolated from the bone marrow of adult Göttingen minipigs, cultured, expanded to passage 20 (~160 days) and characterized by their expression of cell surface markers (wCD44, CD45, CD90, SWC9, fibronectin), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and osteocalcin and their potential for osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation using different induction media. Results: pMSCs retained their capacity for proliferation and osteogenic differentiation, and the number of CD90-positive cells increased significantly over more than 60 population doublings. CD90 expression in uninduced cells correlated strongly with ALP expression following osteogenic induction. Medium enriched with calcium yielded a stronger osteogenic response. Conclusion: The selection of CD90-positive MSCs and adequate levels of calcium seem to enhance the osteogenic phenotype for bone tissue engineering.
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- Corinna E Zimmermann
- Department of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Strasse 3, 24105 Kiel, Germany.,University of Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23562 Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Strasse 3, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Strasse 3, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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Ascorbic acid regulates mouse spermatogonial stem cell proliferation in a Wnt/β-catenin/ROS signaling dependent manner. Theriogenology 2022; 184:61-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Pereira AR, Trivanović D, Stahlhut P, Rudert M, Groll J, Herrmann M. Preservation of the naïve features of mesenchymal stromal cells in vitro: Comparison of cell- and bone-derived decellularized extracellular matrix. J Tissue Eng 2022; 13:20417314221074453. [PMID: 35154631 PMCID: PMC8829705 DOI: 10.1177/20417314221074453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The fate and behavior of bone marrow mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (BM-MSC) is bidirectionally influenced by their microenvironment, the stem cell niche, where a magnitude of biochemical and physical cues communicate in an extremely orchestrated way. It is known that simplified 2D in vitro systems for BM-MSC culture do not represent their naïve physiological environment. Here, we developed four different 2D cell-based decellularized matrices (dECM) and a 3D decellularized human trabecular-bone scaffold (dBone) to evaluate BM-MSC behavior. The obtained cell-derived matrices provided a reliable tool for cell shape-based analyses of typical features associated with osteogenic differentiation at high-throughput level. On the other hand, exploratory proteomics analysis identified native bone-specific proteins selectively expressed in dBone but not in dECM models. Together with its architectural complexity, the physico-chemical properties of dBone triggered the upregulation of stemness associated genes and niche-related protein expression, proving in vitro conservation of the naïve features of BM-MSC.
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- Ana Rita Pereira
- IZKF Group Tissue Regeneration in Musculoskeletal Diseases, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
- Bernhard-Heine-Centrum for Locomotion Research, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- IZKF Group Tissue Regeneration in Musculoskeletal Diseases, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
- Bernhard-Heine-Centrum for Locomotion Research, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Chair for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Koenig-Ludwig-Haus, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Chair for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- IZKF Group Tissue Regeneration in Musculoskeletal Diseases, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
- Bernhard-Heine-Centrum for Locomotion Research, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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Hamid HA, Sarmadi VH, Prasad V, Ramasamy R, Miskon A. Electromagnetic field exposure as a plausible approach to enhance the proliferation and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells in clinically relevant scenarios. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2022; 23:42-57. [PMID: 35029087 PMCID: PMC8758935 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b2100443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mesenchymal stem/stromal cell (MSC)-based therapy has been regarded as one of the most revolutionary breakthroughs in the history of modern medicine owing to its myriad of immunoregulatory and regenerative properties. With the rapid progress in the fields of osteo- and musculoskeletal therapies, the demand for MSC-based treatment modalities is becoming increasingly prominent. In this endeavor, researchers around the world have devised new and innovative techniques to support the proliferation of MSCs while minimizing the loss of hallmark features of stem cells. One such example is electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure, which is an alternative approach with promising potential. In this review, we present a critical discourse on the efficiency, practicability, and limitations of some of the relevant methods, with insurmountable evidence backing the implementation of EMF as a feasible strategy for the clinically relevant expansion of MSCs.
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- Haslinda Abdul Hamid
- Bio-artificial Organ and Regenerative Medicine Unit, National Defense University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 144961 4535, Iran.,Institutes of Regenerative Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 199671 4353, Iran
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- Stem Cell and Immunity Research Group, Immunology Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Selangor 43400, Malaysia
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- Stem Cell and Immunity Research Group, Immunology Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Selangor 43400, Malaysia
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- Bio-artificial Organ and Regenerative Medicine Unit, National Defense University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia.
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Topical Vitamin C Promotes the Recovery of Corneal Alkali Burns in Mice. J Ophthalmol 2022; 2021:2406646. [PMID: 34976406 PMCID: PMC8718295 DOI: 10.1155/2021/2406646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Vitamin C (Vc) has been found to promote corneal wound healing after alkali burns. However, the specific mechanism and functional modes are still unclear. The present study sought to assess the mechanisms of Vc function on corneal alkali burns. Methods Eighty BALB/c mice were divided into four groups: a normal group without alkali injury (n = 10), an alkali injury group without any treatment (1-day group, n = 10), a Vc group treated with topical 10% Vc (Vc group, n = 30), and a control group treated with topical sterile water (control group, n = 30). Except in the blank control group, the alkali injuries were induced in one eye of each mouse. The mice in the treatment group were given Vc by topical application (q 1 h for 6 days), while those in the control group were given topical sterile water. The clinical evaluations, including corneal fluorescent staining, corneal opacity, and neovascularization, were assessed on days 1, 4, 7, and 10 using slit-lamp microscopy. Ten mice at each time point were sacrificed. The protein expressions in the corneas of p63, PCNA, CK3, MPO, CD31, and α-SMA were detected by immunohistochemistry to examine the corneal epithelial stem cells, corneal epithelium wound healing, corneal stroma inflammation, neovascularization, and fibrosis. Results The scores of the corneal epithelium defects, corneal neovascularization, and corneal opacities in the Vc group were significantly decreased compared to the control group on day 10. We found that Vc promoted the activation of the corneal epithelial stem cells as shown by a higher number of p63-positive and PCNA-positive cells and an increased CK3 expression when compared with the control group (p < 0.001). The central corneal re-epithelialization was completed by day 10. Moreover, Vc inhibited MPO, CD31, and α-SMA expressions. These results first indicated that the frequent use of topical Vc in the first 6 days of corneal alkali burns alleviated corneal inflammatory cell infiltration, activated corneal epithelial stem cell activity, and reduced corneal neovascularization and fibrosis within 10 days. Conclusions The study, therefore, showed the therapeutic benefits of Vc on corneal alkali burns and provided new insight into the mechanisms of Vc regulation on corneal wound healing.
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Kirankumar S, Gurusamy N, Rajasingh S, Sigamani V, Vasanthan J, Perales SG, Rajasingh J. Modern approaches on stem cells and scaffolding technology for osteogenic differentiation and regeneration. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 2021; 247:433-445. [PMID: 34648374 DOI: 10.1177/15353702211052927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The process of bone repair has always been a natural mystery. Although bones do repair themselves, supplemental treatment is required for the initiation of the self-regeneration process. Predominantly, surgical procedures are employed for bone regeneration. Recently, cell-based therapy for bone regeneration has proven to be more effective than traditional methods, as it eliminates the immune risk and painful surgeries. In clinical trials, various stem cells, especially mesenchymal stem cells, have shown to be more efficient for the treatment of several bone-related diseases, such as non-union fracture, osteogenesis imperfecta, osteosarcoma, and osteoporosis. Furthermore, the stem cells grown in a suitable three-dimensional scaffold support were found to be more efficient for osteogenesis. It has been shown that the three-dimensional bioscaffolds support and simulate an in vivo environment, which helps in differentiation of stem cells into bone cells. Bone regeneration in patients with bone disorders can be improved through modification of stem cells with several osteogenic factors or using stem cells as carriers for osteogenic factors. In this review, we focused on the various types of stem cells and scaffolds that are being used for bone regeneration. In addition, the molecular mechanisms of various transcription factors, signaling pathways that support bone regeneration and the senescence of the stem cells, which limits bone regeneration, have been discussed.
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- Shivaani Kirankumar
- Department of Bioscience Research, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.,Department of Genetic Engineering, 93104SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai 603203, India
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- Department of Bioscience Research, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Bioscience Research, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Bioscience Research, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Bioscience Research, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.,Department of Genetic Engineering, 93104SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai 603203, India
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- Department of Bioscience Research, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Bioscience Research, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.,Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.,Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Biochemistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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Uzieliene I, Bironaite D, Bernotas P, Sobolev A, Bernotiene E. Mechanotransducive Biomimetic Systems for Chondrogenic Differentiation In Vitro. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:9690. [PMID: 34575847 PMCID: PMC8469886 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22189690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a long-term chronic joint disease characterized by the deterioration of bones and cartilage, which results in rubbing of bones which causes joint stiffness, pain, and restriction of movement. Tissue engineering strategies for repairing damaged and diseased cartilage tissue have been widely studied with various types of stem cells, chondrocytes, and extracellular matrices being on the lead of new discoveries. The application of natural or synthetic compound-based scaffolds for the improvement of chondrogenic differentiation efficiency and cartilage tissue engineering is of great interest in regenerative medicine. However, the properties of such constructs under conditions of mechanical load, which is one of the most important factors for the successful cartilage regeneration and functioning in vivo is poorly understood. In this review, we have primarily focused on natural compounds, particularly extracellular matrix macromolecule-based scaffolds and their combinations for the chondrogenic differentiation of stem cells and chondrocytes. We also discuss different mechanical forces and compression models that are used for In Vitro studies to improve chondrogenic differentiation. Summary of provided mechanical stimulation models In Vitro reviews the current state of the cartilage tissue regeneration technologies and to the potential for more efficient application of cell- and scaffold-based technologies for osteoarthritis or other cartilage disorders.
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- Ilona Uzieliene
- State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, Department of Regenerative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania; (I.U.); (D.B.); (P.B.)
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- State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, Department of Regenerative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania; (I.U.); (D.B.); (P.B.)
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- State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, Department of Regenerative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania; (I.U.); (D.B.); (P.B.)
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- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, 21 Aizkraukles Str., LV-1006 Riga, Latvia;
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- State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, Department of Regenerative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania; (I.U.); (D.B.); (P.B.)
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Amsar RM, Barlian A, Judawisastra H, Wibowo UA, Karina K. Cell penetration and chondrogenic differentiation of human adipose derived stem cells on 3D scaffold. Future Sci OA 2021; 7:FSO734. [PMID: 34295538 PMCID: PMC8288224 DOI: 10.2144/fsoa-2021-0040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The ability of cells to penetrate the scaffold and differentiate into chondrocyte is important in cartilage engineering. The aim of this research was to evaluate the use of silk fibroin 3D scaffold in facilitating the growth of stem cell and to study the role of L-ascorbic acid and platelet rich plasma (PRP) in proliferation and differentiation genes. Cell penetration and type II collagen content in the silk fibroin scaffold was analyzed by confocal microscopy. Relative expressions of CDH2, CCND1, CTNNB1 and COL2A1 were analyzed by reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR). The silk fibroin 3D scaffold could facilitate cell penetration. L-ascorbic acid and PRP increased the expression of CDH2 and COL2A1 on the 21st day of treatment while PRP inhibited CTNNB1 and CCND1.
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- Rizka Musdalifah Amsar
- School of Life Science & Technology, Institute of Technology Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- School of Life Science & Technology, Institute of Technology Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Mechanical & Aerospace of Engineering, Institute of Technology Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Mechanical & Aerospace of Engineering, Institute of Technology Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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Ødegaard KS, Ouyang L, Ma Q, Buene G, Wan D, Elverum CW, Torgersen J, Standal T, Westhrin M. Revealing the influence of electron beam melted Ti-6Al-4V scaffolds on osteogenesis of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2021; 32:97. [PMID: 34406475 PMCID: PMC8373740 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-021-06572-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Porous Titanium-6Aluminum-4Vanadium scaffolds made by electron beam-based additive manufacturing (AM) have emerged as state-of-the-art implant devices. However, there is still limited knowledge on how they influence the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (BMSCs). In this study, BMSCs are cultured on such porous scaffolds to determine how the scaffolds influence the osteogenic differentiation of the cells. The scaffolds are biocompatible, as revealed by the increasing cell viability. Cells are evenly distributed on the scaffolds after 3 days of culturing followed by an increase in bone matrix development after 21 days of culturing. qPCR analysis provides insight into the cells' osteogenic differentiation, where RUNX2 expression indicate the onset of differentiation towards osteoblasts. The COL1A1 expression suggests that the differentiated osteoblasts can produce the osteoid. Alkaline phosphatase staining indicates an onset of mineralization at day 7 in OM. The even deposits of calcium at day 21 further supports a successful bone mineralization. This work shines light on the interplay between AM Ti64 scaffolds and bone growth, which may ultimately lead to a new way of creating long lasting bone implants with fast recovery times.
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- Kristin S Ødegaard
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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Corneal endothelial cells (CECs) facilitate the function of maintaining the transparency of the cornea. Damage or dysfunction of CECs can lead to blindness, and the primary treatment is corneal transplantation. However, the shortage of cornea donors is a significant problem worldwide. Thus, cultured CEC therapy has been proposed and found to be a promising approach to overcome the lack of tissue supply. Unfortunately, CECs in humans rarely proliferate in vivo and, therefore, can be extremely challenging to culture in vitro. Several promising cell isolation and culture techniques have been proposed. Multiple factors affecting the success of cell expansion including donor characteristics, preservation and isolation methods, plating density, media preparation, transdifferentiation and biomarkers have been evaluated. However, there is no consensus on standard technique for CEC culture. This review aimed to determine the challenges and investigate potential options that would facilitate the standardization of CEC culture for research and therapeutic application.
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- Rintra Wongvisavavit
- Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, UK.,Faculty of Medicine & Public Health, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, UK
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- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, UK
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Prentice DA, Pearson WA, Fogarty J. Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Treatment of a Complex Abdominal Wound with Vitamin C and Mesenchymal Stromal Cells. Adv Skin Wound Care 2021; 34:1-6. [PMID: 33851936 DOI: 10.1097/01.asw.0000741524.79369.7a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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ABSTRACT Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDSv) can present with life-threatening surgical complications. The article describes the case of a patient with EDSv who developed total abdominal wound dehiscence and multiple enterocutaneous fistulas. Treatment with IV allogeneic mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and high-dose vitamin C was trialed with success. Near-complete wound healing of the abdominal dehiscence with a 94% reduction in the size of the wound bed occurred. Maturation of the enterocutaneous fistulas also ensued.There is no current consensus on the management of large cutaneous wounds in EDSv. This article discusses the pathophysiology of wound healing with regard to nutrition requirements and growth factors with special reference to collagen deficits in EDSv. A potential therapy with IV vitamin C supplementation and MSCs is proposed following the patient's positive outcome. Medium-dose MSCs and high-dose IV vitamin C may offer significant benefits to complex and problematic wounds.
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- David Andrew Prentice
- At the Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, David Andrew Prentice, MBBS, FRACP, is General Physician, Department of Internal Medicine; Wendy Ann Pearson, MNg, is Clinical Nurse Consultant, Stomal Therapy Service; and Janice Fogarty, MSc, is Medical Scientist in Charge: Cell and Tissue Therapy Department. Acknowledgments: The authors thank Dr Benedict Carnley of Cell and Tissue Therapy at Royal Perth Hospital, along with the extended multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, dietetics, pain specialists, general surgeons, intensivists, gastroenterologists, palliative care, pastoral care, social work, and the multitude of nurses who cared for this patient during his extended inpatient stays. Special thanks also to his wife whose dedication brought the patient home. The authors have disclosed no financial relationships related to this article. Submitted June 26, 2020; accepted in revised form September 21, 2020; published online ahead of print April 5, 2021
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The secretome of mesenchymal stem cells and oxidative stress: challenges and opportunities in cell-free regenerative medicine. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:5607-5619. [PMID: 34191238 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06360-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Over the last decade, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been considered a suitable source for cell-based therapy, especially in regenerative medicine. First, the efficacy and functions of MSCs in clinical applications have been attributed to their differentiation ability, called homing and differentiation. However, it has recently been confirmed that MSCs mostly exert their therapeutic effects through soluble paracrine bioactive factors and extracellular vesicles, especially secretome. These secreted components play critical roles in modulating immune responses, improving the survival, and increasing the regeneration of damaged tissues. The secretome content of MSCs is variable under different conditions. Oxidative stress (OS) is one of these conditions that is highly important in MSC therapy and regenerative medicine. High levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced during isolation, cell culture, and transplantation lead to OS, which induces cell death and apoptosis and limits the efficacy of their regeneration capability. In turn, the preconditioning of MSCs in OS conditions contributes to the secretion of several proteins, cytokines, growth factors, and exosomes, which can improve the antioxidant potential of MSCs against OS. This potential of MSC secretome has turned it into a new promising cell-free tissue regeneration strategy.This review provides a view of MSC secretome under OS conditions, focusing on different secretome contents of MSCs and thier possible therapeutic potential against cell therapy.
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Bhandi S, Alkahtani A, Mashyakhy M, Abumelha AS, Albar NHM, Renugalakshmi A, Alkahtany MF, Robaian A, Almeslet AS, Patil VR, Varadarajan S, Balaji TM, Reda R, Testarelli L, Patil S. Effect of Ascorbic Acid on Differentiation, Secretome and Stemness of Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Tooth (SHEDs). J Pers Med 2021; 11:jpm11070589. [PMID: 34206203 PMCID: PMC8304986 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11070589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHEDs) are considered a type of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) because of their unique origin from the neural crest. SHEDs can self-renewal and multi-lineage differentiation with the ability to differentiate into odontoblasts, osteoblast, chondrocytes, neuronal cells, hepatocytes, adipocytes, etc. They are emerging as an ideal source of MSCs because of their easy availability and extraordinary cell number. Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, has many cell-based applications, such as bone regeneration, osteoblastic differentiation, or extracellular matrix production. It also impacts stem cell plasticity and the ability to sustain pluripotent activity. In this study, we evaluate the effects of ascorbic acid on stemness, paracrine secretion, and differentiation into osteoblast, chondrocytes, and adipocytes. SHEDs displayed enhanced multifaceted activity, which may have applications in regenerative therapy.
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- Shilpa Bhandi
- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45412, Saudi Arabia; (S.B.); (M.M.); (N.H.M.A.)
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (M.F.A.)
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45412, Saudi Arabia; (S.B.); (M.M.); (N.H.M.A.)
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45412, Saudi Arabia; (S.B.); (M.M.); (N.H.M.A.)
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Pedodontics Division, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45412, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (M.F.A.)
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- Department of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh 12611, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, Chennai 600130, India;
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- Department of Periodontology, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Chennai 600127, India;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (L.T.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (L.T.)
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45412, Saudi Arabia
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Banavar SR, Rawal SY, Pulikkotil SJ, Daood U, Paterson IC, Davamani FA, Kajiya M, Kurihara H, Khoo SP, Tan EL. 3D Clumps/Extracellular Matrix Complexes of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells Ameliorate the Attenuating Effects of LPS on Proliferation and Osteogenic Potential. J Pers Med 2021; 11:528. [PMID: 34207600 PMCID: PMC8227185 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11060528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The effects of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) on cell proliferation and osteogenic potential (OP) of MSCs have been frequently studied. OBJECTIVE to compare the effects of LPS on periodontal-ligament-derived mesenchymal stem cells (PDLSCs) in monolayer and 3D culture. METHODS The PDLSCs were colorimetrically assessed for proliferation and osteogenic potential (OP) after LPS treatment. The 3D cells were manually prepared by scratching and allowing them to clump up. The clumps (C-MSCs) were treated with LPS and assessed for Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and OP. Raman spectroscopy was used to analyze calcium salts, DNA, and proline/hydroxyproline. Multiplexed ELISA was performed to assess LPS induced local inflammation. RESULTS The proliferation of PDLSCs decreased with LPS. On Day 28, LPS-treated cells showed a reduction in their OP. C-MSCs with LPS did not show a decrease in ATP production. Principal bands identified in Raman analysis were the P-O bond at 960 cm-1 of the mineral component, 785 cm-1, and 855 cm-1 showing qualitative changes in OP, proliferation, and proline/hydroxyproline content, respectively. ELISA confirmed increased levels of IL-6 and IL-8 but with the absence of TNF-α and IL-1β secretion. CONCLUSIONS These observations demonstrate that C-MSCs are more resistant to the effects of LPS than cells in monolayer cell culture. Though LPS stimulation of C-MSCs creates an early pro-inflammatory milieu by secreting IL-6 and IL-8, PDLSCs possess inactivated TNF promoter and an ineffective caspase-1 activating process.
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- Spoorthi Ravi Banavar
- Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, 126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Marquette University, 1250 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA;
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- Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, 126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; (S.J.P.); (U.D.)
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- Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, 126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; (S.J.P.); (U.D.)
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- Department of Oral Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
- Oral Cancer Research & Coordinating Centre, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Periodontal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan;
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- Dental Academy, 1-6-2 Higashiyanagi, Kudamatsu City 744-0017, Japan;
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- Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, 126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
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Theruvath AJ, Mahmoud EE, Wu W, Nejadnik H, Kiru L, Liang T, Felt S, Daldrup-Link HE. Ascorbic Acid and Iron Supplement Treatment Improves Stem Cell-Mediated Cartilage Regeneration in a Minipig Model. Am J Sports Med 2021; 49:1861-1870. [PMID: 33872071 PMCID: PMC8177720 DOI: 10.1177/03635465211005754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) into cartilage defects has led to variable cartilage repair outcomes. Previous in vitro studies have shown that ascorbic acid and reduced iron independently can improve the chondrogenic differentiation of MSCs. However, the combined effect of ascorbic acid and iron supplementation on MSC differentiation has not been investigated. PURPOSE To investigate the combined in vivo effects of ascorbic acid and a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved iron supplement on MSC-mediated cartilage repair in mature Göttingen minipigs. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS We pretreated bone marrow-derived MSCs with ascorbic acid and the FDA-approved iron supplement ferumoxytol and then transplanted the MSCs into full-thickness cartilage defects in the distal femurs of Göttingen minipigs. Untreated cartilage defects served as negative controls. We evaluated the cartilage repair site with magnetic resonance imaging at 4 and 12 weeks after MSC implantation, followed by histological examination and immunofluorescence staining at 12 weeks. RESULTS Ascorbic acid plus iron-pretreated MSCs demonstrated a significantly better MOCART (magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue) score (73.8 ± 15.5), better macroscopic cartilage regeneration score according to the International Cartilage Repair Society (8.6 ± 2.0), better Pineda score (2.9 ± 0.8), and larger amount of collagen type II (28,469 ± 21,313) compared with untreated controls (41.3 ± 2.5, 1.8 ± 2.9, 12.8 ± 1.9, and 905 ± 1326, respectively). The obtained scores were also better than scores previously reported in the same animal model for MSC implants without ascorbic acid. CONCLUSION Pretreatment of MSCs with ascorbic acid and an FDA-approved iron supplement improved the chondrogenesis of MSCs and led to hyaline-like cartilage regeneration in the knee joints of minipigs. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Ascorbic acid and iron supplements are immediately clinically applicable. Thus, these results, in principle, could be translated into clinical applications.
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- Ashok Joseph Theruvath
- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), School of Medicine, Stanford University, California, USA.,Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), School of Medicine, Stanford University, California, USA.,Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA.,Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), School of Medicine, Stanford University, California, USA.,Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), School of Medicine, Stanford University, California, USA.,Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), School of Medicine, Stanford University, California, USA.,Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), School of Medicine, Stanford University, California, USA
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- Department of Comparative Medicine, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), School of Medicine, Stanford University, California, USA.,Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA.,Address correspondence to Heike E. Daldrup-Link, MD, PhD, Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), School of Medicine, Stanford University, CA, 94305, USA ()
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Hanson K, Isder C, Shogren K, Mikula AL, Lu L, Yaszemski MJ, Elder BD. The inhibitory effects of vancomycin on rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell differentiation. J Neurosurg Spine 2021; 34:931-935. [PMID: 33799299 DOI: 10.3171/2020.10.spine201511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The use of intrawound vancomycin powder in spine surgery has been shown to decrease the rate of surgical site infections; however, the optimal dose is unknown. High-dose vancomycin inhibits osteoblast proliferation in vitro and may decrease the rate of solid arthrodesis. Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are multipotent cells that are a source of osteogenesis in spine fusions. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of vancomycin on rat BMSC viability and differentiation in vitro. METHODS BMSCs were isolated from the femurs of immature female rats, cultured, and then split into two equal groups; half were treated to stimulate osteoblastic differentiation and half were not. Osteogenesis was stimulated by the addition of 50 µg/mL l-ascorbic acid, 10 mM β-glycerol phosphate, and 0.1 µM dexamethasone. Vancomycin was added to cell culture medium at concentrations of 0, 0.04, 0.4, or 4 mg/mL. Early differentiation was determined by alkaline phosphatase activity (4 days posttreatment) and late differentiation by alizarin red staining for mineralization (9 days posttreatment). Cell viability was determined at both the early and late time points by measurement of formazan colorimetric product. RESULTS Viability within the first 4 days decreased with high-dose vancomycin treatment, with cells receiving 4 mg/mL vancomycin having 40%-60% viability compared to the control. A gradual decrease in alizarin red staining and nodule formation was observed with increasing vancomycin doses. In the presence of the osteogenic factors, vancomycin did not have deleterious effects on alkaline phosphatase activity, whereas a trend toward reduced activity was seen in the absence of osteogenic factors when compared to osteogenically treated cells. CONCLUSIONS Vancomycin reduced BMSC viability and impaired late osteogenic differentiation with high-dose treatment. Therefore, the inhibitory effects of high-dose vancomycin on spinal fusion may result from both reduced BMSC viability and some impairment of osteogenic differentiation.
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- Kari Hanson
- Departments of1Neurologic Surgery
- 2Orthopedic Surgery, and
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- 2Orthopedic Surgery, and
- 3Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- 2Orthopedic Surgery, and
- 3Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Departments of1Neurologic Surgery
- 2Orthopedic Surgery, and
- 3Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Rueda-Gensini L, Serna JA, Cifuentes J, Cruz JC, Muñoz-Camargo C. Graphene Oxide-Embedded Extracellular Matrix-Derived Hydrogel as a Multiresponsive Platform for 3D Bioprinting Applications. Int J Bioprint 2021; 7:353. [PMID: 34286147 PMCID: PMC8287511 DOI: 10.18063/ijb.v7i3.353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Decellularized extracellular matrices (dECMs) have shown enormous potential for the biofabrication of tissues due to their biomimetic properties that promote enhanced cellular interaction and tissue regeneration. However, biofabrication schemes requiring electrostimulation pose an additional constraint due to the insulating properties of natural materials. Here, we propose a methacryloyl-modified decellularized small intestine submucosa (SISMA) hydrogel, embedded with graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets, for extrusion-based 3D bioprinting applications that require electrostimulation. Methacryloyl biochemical modification is performed to enhance the mechanical stability of dECM constructs by mediating photo-crosslinking reactions, and a multistep fabrication scheme is proposed to harness the bioactive and hydrophilic properties of GO and electroconductive properties of reduced GO. For this, GO was initially dispersed in SISMA hydrogels by exploiting its hydrophilicity and protein adsorption capabilities, and in situ reduction was subsequently performed to confer electroconductive abilities. SISMA-GO composite hydrogels were successfully prepared with enhanced structural characteristics, as shown by the higher crosslinking degree and increased elastic response upon blue-light exposure. Moreover, GO was homogeneously dispersed without affecting photocrosslinking reactions and hydrogel shear-thinning properties. Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were successfully bioprinted in SISMA-GO with high cell viability after 1 week and in situ reduction of GO during this period enhanced the electrical conductivity of these nanostructures. This work demonstrates the potential of SISMA-GO bioinks as bioactive and electroconductive scaffolds for electrostimulation applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Laura Rueda-Gensini
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, 11171, Colombia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, 11171, Colombia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, 11171, Colombia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, 11171, Colombia
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Towards Physiologic Culture Approaches to Improve Standard Cultivation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Cells 2021; 10:cells10040886. [PMID: 33924517 PMCID: PMC8069108 DOI: 10.3390/cells10040886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are of great interest for their use in cell-based therapies due to their multipotent differentiation and immunomodulatory capacities. In consequence of limited numbers following their isolation from the donor tissue, MSCs require extensive expansion performed in traditional 2D cell culture setups to reach adequate amounts for therapeutic use. However, prolonged culture of MSCs in vitro has been shown to decrease their differentiation potential and alter their immunomodulatory properties. For that reason, preservation of these physiological characteristics of MSCs throughout their in vitro culture is essential for improving the efficiency of therapeutic and in vitro modeling applications. With this objective in mind, many studies already investigated certain parameters for enhancing current standard MSC culture protocols with regard to the effects of specific culture media components or culture conditions. Although there is a lot of diversity in the final therapeutic uses of the cells, the primary stage of standard isolation and expansion is imperative. Therefore, we want to review on approaches for optimizing standard MSC culture protocols during this essential primary step of in vitro expansion. The reviewed studies investigate and suggest improvements focused on culture media components (amino acids, ascorbic acid, glucose level, growth factors, lipids, platelet lysate, trace elements, serum, and xenogeneic components) as well as culture conditions and processes (hypoxia, cell seeding, and dissociation during passaging), in order to preserve the MSC phenotype and functionality during the primary phase of in vitro culture.
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Zhang X, Ma Z, Song E, Xu T. Islet organoid as a promising model for diabetes. Protein Cell 2021; 13:239-257. [PMID: 33751396 PMCID: PMC7943334 DOI: 10.1007/s13238-021-00831-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Studies on diabetes have long been hampered by a lack of authentic disease models that, ideally, should be unlimited and able to recapitulate the abnormalities involved in the development, structure, and function of human pancreatic islets under pathological conditions. Stem cell-based islet organoids faithfully recapitulate islet development in vitro and provide large amounts of three-dimensional functional islet biomimetic materials with a morphological structure and cellular composition similar to those of native islets. Thus, islet organoids hold great promise for modeling islet development and function, deciphering the mechanisms underlying the onset of diabetes, providing an in vitro human organ model for infection of viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, and contributing to drug screening and autologous islet transplantation. However, the currently established islet organoids are generally immature compared with native islets, and further efforts should be made to improve the heterogeneity and functionality of islet organoids, making it an authentic and informative disease model for diabetes. Here, we review the advances and challenges in the generation of islet organoids, focusing on human pluripotent stem cell-derived islet organoids, and the potential applications of islet organoids as disease models and regenerative therapies for diabetes.
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- Xiaofei Zhang
- National Laboratory of Biomacromolecules, CAS Center for Excellence in Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.,Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- National Laboratory of Biomacromolecules, CAS Center for Excellence in Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.,College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- National Laboratory of Biomacromolecules, CAS Center for Excellence in Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China. .,College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- National Laboratory of Biomacromolecules, CAS Center for Excellence in Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China. .,College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China. .,Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory (Bioland Laboratory), Guangzhou, 510005, China.
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Escobar LM, Escobar JD, Bendahan Z, Castellanos JE. Retinoic and ascorbic acids induce osteoblast differentiation from human dental pulp mesenchymal stem cells. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2021; 11:143-148. [PMID: 33537186 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2021.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Previous studies have suggested an important role of retinoic acid (RA) and ascorbic acid (AA) in the stimulation of osteoblastic differentiation; however, the function of RA and AA in the osteogenic differentiation from human dental pulp (hDPSCs) remains unclear. Objective This in vitro study investigated the effects of RA and AA on the differentiation of osteoblast from hDPSCs. Methods hDPSCs were treated with different doses of RA and AA, separately or in combination (RA + AA). Morphology and cell proliferation were assessed. Osteoblast differentiation was evaluated by alizarin red, alkaline phosphatase staining, and RUNX2 gene expression. Results A significant reduction was observed in the number of cells treated with RA (26%) and RA + AA (30%) after 12 days of treatment. AA treatment alone induced a 12% reduction in the number of cells. Morphologically, the cells treated with RA and RA + AA were larger and more elongated than the control cells. A mesh pattern was observed in cells treated with AA. Numerous calcified nodules were present in cells treated with RA, AA, and RA + AA. This coincided with increased expression of RUNX2 and high alkaline phosphatase staining levels. Conclusions hDPSCs treated with RA and RA + AA showed significant reduction in proliferation, detectable morphological changes, and expression of the key differentiation gene RUNX2, consistent with an osteoblast phenotype. AA induced morphological changes and early formation of calcified nodules. RA had a predominant effect when AA and RA were used together.
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- Lina M Escobar
- Grupo de Ortodoncia Actualizada en Investigación ORTOACTIV Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.,Grupo de Investigaciones Básicas y Aplicadas en Odontología, IBAPO Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Ortodoncia Actualizada en Investigación ORTOACTIV Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Unidad de Manejo Integral de Malformaciones Craneofaciales UMIMC, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigaciones Básicas y Aplicadas en Odontología, IBAPO Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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Hashemi SF, Mehrabi M, Ehterami A, Gharravi AM, Bitaraf FS, Salehi M. In-vitro and in-vivo studies of PLA / PCL / gelatin composite scaffold containing ascorbic acid for bone regeneration. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Jara N, Ramirez E, Ferrada L, Salazar K, Espinoza F, González-Chavarría I, Nualart F. Vitamin C deficient reduces proliferation in a human periventricular tumor stem cell-derived glioblastoma model. J Cell Physiol 2021; 236:5801-5817. [PMID: 33432597 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and aggressive brain tumor with a median survival of 14.6 months. GBM is highly resistant to radio- and chemotherapy, and remains without a cure; hence, new treatment strategies are constantly sought. Vitamin C, an essential micronutrient and antioxidant, was initially described as an antitumor molecule; however, several studies have shown that it can promote tumor progression and angiogenesis. Thus, considering the high concentrations of vitamin C present in the brain, our aim was to study the effect of vitamin C deficiency on the progression of GBM using a GBM model generated by the stereotactic injection of human GBM cells (U87-MG or HSVT-C3 cells) in the subventricular zone of guinea pig brain. Initial characterization of U87-MG and HSVT-C3 cells showed that HSVT-C3 are highly proliferative, overexpress p53, and are resistant to ferroptosis. To induce intraperiventricular tumors, animals received control or a vitamin C-deficient diet for 3 weeks, after which histopathological and confocal microscopy analyses were performed. We demonstrated that the vitamin C-deficient condition reduced the glomeruloid vasculature and microglia/macrophage infiltration in U87-MG tumors. Furthermore, tumor size, proliferation, glomeruloid vasculature, microglia/macrophage infiltration, and invasion were reduced in C3 tumors carried by vitamin C-deficient guinea pigs. In conclusion, the effect of the vitamin C deficiency was dependent on the tumor cell used for GBM induction. HSVT-C3 cells, a cell line with stem cell features isolated from a human subventricular GBM, showed higher sensitivity to the deficient condition; however, vitamin C deficiency displayed an antitumor effect in both GBM models analyzed.
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- Nery Jara
- Department of Cellular Biology, Laboratory of Neurobiology and Stem Cells NeuroCellT, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
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- Department of Cellular Biology, Laboratory of Neurobiology and Stem Cells NeuroCellT, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Center for Advanced Microscopy CMA BIO BIO, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
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- Department of Cellular Biology, Laboratory of Neurobiology and Stem Cells NeuroCellT, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.,Faculty of Biological Sciences, Center for Advanced Microscopy CMA BIO BIO, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
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- Department of Cellular Biology, Laboratory of Neurobiology and Stem Cells NeuroCellT, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Laboratory of Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
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- Department of Cellular Biology, Laboratory of Neurobiology and Stem Cells NeuroCellT, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.,Faculty of Biological Sciences, Center for Advanced Microscopy CMA BIO BIO, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
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Chen Y, Xu Y, Li M, Shi Q, Chen C. Application of Autogenous Urine-Derived Stem Cell Sheet Enhances Rotator Cuff Healing in a Canine Model. Am J Sports Med 2020; 48:3454-3466. [PMID: 33136424 DOI: 10.1177/0363546520962774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND A repaired rotator cuff (RC) often heals with interposed scar tissue, making repairs prone to failure. Urine-derived stem cells (USCs), with robust proliferation ability and multilineage differentiation, can be isolated from urine, avoiding invasive and painful surgical procedures for harvesting the cells. These advantages make it a novel cell source for autologous transplantation to enhance RC healing. HYPOTHESIS Implantation of an autogenous USC sheet to the injury site will enhance RC healing. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS USCs isolated from urine were cultured using ascorbic acid and transforming growth factor β3 to form a cell sheet. Sixteen male mature beagles underwent bilateral shoulder surgery. The right shoulder underwent infraspinatus tendon (IT) insertion detachment and repair only, and the other was subjected to IT insertion detachment and repair, followed by autogenous USC sheet implantation. Among the animals, 3 received a Dil (1,1'-dioctadecyl-3,3,3',3'-tetramethylindocarbocyanine perchlorate)- labeled USC sheet implant in the right shoulder and were sacrificed at postoperative 6 weeks for cell tracking. The other animals were sacrificed at postoperative 12 weeks, and the IT-humerus complexes were harvested for gross observation, micro-computed tomography evaluation and histological analysis (n = 5), and mechanical testing (n = 8). Additionally, 13 unpaired canine cadaveric shoulders were included as native controls. RESULTS Micro-computed tomography analysis showed that the USC sheet group had a significant increase in bone volume/total volume and trabecular thickness at the RC healing site when compared with the control group (P < .05 for all). Histologically, the Dil-labeled USC sheet was still visible at the RC healing site, which suggested that the implanted USCs remained viable at postoperative 6 weeks. Meanwhile, the healing interface in the USC sheet group regenerated significantly more enthesis-like tissue than did that of the control group (P < .05). Additionally, the healing interface in the USC sheet group presented a larger fibrocartilage area, more proteoglycan deposition, and higher collagen birefringence than did that of the control group (P < .05 for all). Biomechanically, the USC sheet group showed significantly higher failure load and stiffness versus the control group (P < .05 for all). CONCLUSION A USC sheet was able to enhance RC healing in a canine model. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The findings of the study showed that USC sheet implantation could serve as a practical application for RC healing.
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- Yang Chen
- Department of Sport Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Sport Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Sport Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Sport Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Barlian A, Judawisastra H, Ridwan A, Wahyuni AR, Lingga ME. Chondrogenic differentiation of Wharton's Jelly mesenchymal stem cells on silk spidroin-fibroin mix scaffold supplemented with L-ascorbic acid and platelet rich plasma. Sci Rep 2020; 10:19449. [PMID: 33173146 PMCID: PMC7656266 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-76466-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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In this research, hWJ-MSCs were grown on silk scaffolds and induced towards chondrogenesis by supplementation with L-ascorbic acid (LAA) or platelet rich plasma (PRP). Silk scaffolds were fabricated with salt leaching method by mixing silk fibroin (SF) with silk spidroin (SS). The silk fibroin was obtained from Bombyx mori cocoon that had been degummed, and the silk spidroin was obtained from wild-type spider Argiope appensa. The effect of scaffold composition and inducer on cell proliferation was observed through MTT assay. The most optimal treatment then continued to be used to induce hWJ-MSC towards chondrogenic differentiation for 7 and 21 days. Scaffolds characterization showed that the scaffolds produced had 3D structure with interconnected pores, and all were biocompatible with hWJ-MSCs. Scaffold with the addition of 10% SS + 90% SF showed higher compressive strength and better pore interconnectivity in comparison to 100% silk fibroin scaffold. After 48 h, cells seeded on scaffold with spidroin and fibroin mix had flattened morphology in comparison to silk fibroin scaffold which appeared to be more rounded on the scaffold surface. Scaffold with 10% (w/w) of silk spidroin (SS) + 90% (w/w) of silk fibroin (SF) was the most optimal composition for cell proliferation. Immunocytochemistry of integrin β1 and RGD sequence, showed that scaffold with SS 10% provide better cell attachment with the presence of RGD sequence from the spidroin silk which could explain the higher cell proliferation than SF100% scaffold. Based on Alcian Blue staining and Collagen Type II immunocytochemistry (ICC), cells grown on 10% SS + 90% SF scaffold with 10% PRP supplementation were the most optimal to support chondrogenesis of hWJ-MSCs. These results showed that the addition of spidroin silk from A. appensa. had impact on scaffold compressive strength and chondrogenic differentiation of hWJ-MSC and had the potential for further development of bio-based material scaffold in cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Anggraini Barlian
- School of Life Science and Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia.
- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia.
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- Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia
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