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Tsai ET, Peng SY, Wu YR, Lin TC, Chen CY, Liu YH, Tseng YH, Hsiao YJ, Tseng HC, Lai WY, Lin YY, Yang YP, Chiou SH, Chen SP, Chien Y. HLA-Homozygous iPSC-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Rescue Rotenone-Induced Experimental Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy-like Models In Vitro and In Vivo. Cells 2023; 12:2617. [PMID: 37998352 PMCID: PMC10670753 DOI: 10.3390/cells12222617] [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: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) hold promise for cell-based therapy, yet the sourcing, quality, and invasive methods of MSCs impede their mass production and quality control. Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived MSCs (iMSCs) can be infinitely expanded, providing advantages over conventional MSCs in terms of meeting unmet clinical demands. METHODS The potential of MSC therapy for Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) remains uncertain. In this study, we used HLA-homozygous induced pluripotent stem cells to generate iMSCs using a defined protocol, and we examined their therapeutic potential in rotenone-induced LHON-like models in vitro and in vivo. RESULTS The iMSCs did not cause any tumorigenic incidence or inflammation-related lesions after intravitreal transplantation, and they remained viable for at least nine days in the mouse recipient's eyes. In addition, iMSCs exhibited significant efficacy in safeguarding retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) from rotenone-induced cytotoxicity in vitro, and they ameliorated CGL+IPL layer thinning and RGC loss in vivo. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and an electroretinogram demonstrated that iMSCs not only prevented RGC loss and impairments to the retinal architecture, but they also improved retinal electrophysiology performance. CONCLUSION The generation of iMSCs via the HLA homozygosity of iPSCs offers a compelling avenue for overcoming the current limitations of MSC-based therapies. The results underscore the potential of iMSCs when addressing retinal disorders, and they highlight their clinical significance, offering renewed hope for individuals affected by LHON and other inherited retinal conditions.
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- En-Tung Tsai
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (E.-T.T.)
- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
- Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (E.-T.T.)
- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
- Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- Genomic Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115024, Taiwan
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (E.-T.T.)
- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Department of Neurology, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (S.-Y.P.); (Y.-R.W.); (Y.-H.L.); (Y.-J.H.); (Y.-Y.L.); (Y.-P.Y.)
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Chatree K, Sriboonaied P, Phetkong C, Wattananit W, Chanchao C, Charoenpanich A. Distinctions in bone matrix nanostructure, composition, and formation between osteoblast-like cells, MG-63, and human mesenchymal stem cells, UE7T-13. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15556. [PMID: 37153435 PMCID: PMC10160763 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15556] [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: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoblast-like cells and human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) are frequently employed as osteoprogenitor cell models for evaluating novel biomaterials in bone healing and tissue engineering. In this study, the characterization of UE7T-13 hMSCs and MG-63 human osteoblast-like cells was examined. Both cells can undergo osteogenesis and produce calcium extracellular matrix; however, calcium nodules produced by MG-63 lacked a central mass and appeared flatter than UE7T-13. The absence of growing calcium nodules in MG-63 was discovered by SEM-EDX to be associated with the formation of alternating layers of cells and calcium extracellular matrix. The nanostructure and composition analysis showed that UE7T-13 had a finer nanostructure of calcium nodules with a higher calcium/phosphate ratio than MG-63. Both cells expressed high intrinsic levels of collagen type I alpha 1 chain, while only UE7T-13 expressed high levels of alkaline phosphatase, biomineralization associated (ALPL). High ALP activity in UE7T-13 was not further enhanced by osteogenic induction, but in MG-63, low intrinsic ALP activity was greatly induced by osteogenic induction. These findings highlight the differences between the two immortal osteoprogenitor cell lines, along with some technical notes that should be considered while selecting and interpreting the pertinent in vitro model.
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- Kamonwan Chatree
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Scientific and Technological Equipment Centre, Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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Takamiya S, Kawabori M, Fujimura M. Stem Cell Therapies for Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies. Cell Transplant 2023; 32:9636897231158153. [PMID: 36823970 PMCID: PMC9969479 DOI: 10.1177/09636897231158153] [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] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Despite recent developments in the treatments for ischemic stroke, such as tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) and thrombectomy, effective therapies for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) remain scarce. Stem cell therapies have attracted considerable attention owing to their potential neuro-regenerative ability; preclinical and clinical studies have been conducted to explore strategies for achieving functional recovery following ICH. In this review, we summarize the findings of preclinical studies on stem cell therapies of ICH, with a focus on different animal models, stem cell sources, transplantation methods, and their potential mechanisms of action. We also provide an overview of data from clinical trials to discuss the current status and future perspectives. Understanding the effectiveness and limitations of stem cell therapy and the future prospects could expand the applications of this novel therapeutic approach for ICH.
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- Soichiro Takamiya
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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Zhou JF, Xiong Y, Kang X, Pan Z, Zhu Q, Goldbrunner R, Stavrinou L, Lin S, Hu W, Zheng F, Stavrinou P. Application of stem cells and exosomes in the treatment of intracerebral hemorrhage: an update. Stem Cell Res Ther 2022; 13:281. [PMID: 35765072 PMCID: PMC9241288 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-022-02965-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage is a highly destructive intracranial disease with high mortality and morbidity rates. The main risk factors for cerebral hemorrhage include hypertension, amyloidosis, vasculitis, drug abuse, coagulation dysfunction, and genetic factors. Clinically, surviving patients with intracerebral hemorrhage exhibit different degrees of neurological deficits after discharge. In recent years, with the development of regenerative medicine, an increasing number of researchers have begun to pay attention to stem cell and exosome therapy as a new method for the treatment of intracerebral hemorrhage, owing to their intrinsic potential in neuroprotection and neurorestoration. Many animal studies have shown that stem cells can directly or indirectly participate in the treatment of intracerebral hemorrhage through regeneration, differentiation, or secretion. However, considering the uncertainty of its safety and efficacy, clinical studies are still lacking. This article reviews the treatment of intracerebral hemorrhage using stem cells and exosomes from both preclinical and clinical studies and summarizes the possible mechanisms of stem cell therapy. This review aims to provide a reference for future research and new strategies for clinical treatment.
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- Jian-Feng Zhou
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, No. 34 North Zhongshan Road, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, No. 34 North Zhongshan Road, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, No. 34 North Zhongshan Road, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, No. 34 North Zhongshan Road, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hui'an County Hospital of Fujian Province, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, Center for Neurosurgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- 2nd Department of Neurosurgery, Athens Medical School, "Attikon" University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens, Greece
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- Centre of Neurological and Metabolic Research, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, No. 34 North Zhongshan Road, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China. .,Diabetes and Metabolism Division, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, 384 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, No. 34 North Zhongshan Road, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, No. 34 North Zhongshan Road, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, Center for Neurosurgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Neurosurgery, Metropolitan Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Yang G, Fan X, Mazhar M, Yang S, Xu H, Dechsupa N, Wang L. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Application and Its Therapeutic Mechanisms in Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Front Cell Neurosci 2022; 16:898497. [PMID: 35769327 PMCID: PMC9234141 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2022.898497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), a common lethal subtype of stroke accounting for nearly 10–15% of the total stroke disease and affecting two million people worldwide, has a high mortality and disability rate and, thus, a major socioeconomic burden. However, there is no effective treatment available currently. The role of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in regenerative medicine is well known owing to the simplicity of acquisition from various sources, low immunogenicity, adaptation to the autogenic and allogeneic systems, immunomodulation, self-recovery by secreting extracellular vesicles (EVs), regenerative repair, and antioxidative stress. MSC therapy provides an increasingly attractive therapeutic approach for ICH. Recently, the functions of MSCs such as neuroprotection, anti-inflammation, and improvement in synaptic plasticity have been widely researched in human and rodent models of ICH. MSC transplantation has been proven to improve ICH-induced injury, including the damage of nerve cells and oligodendrocytes, the activation of microglia and astrocytes, and the destruction of blood vessels. The improvement and recovery of neurological functions in rodent ICH models were demonstrated via the mechanisms such as neurogenesis, angiogenesis, anti-inflammation, anti-apoptosis, and synaptic plasticity. Here, we discuss the pathological mechanisms following ICH and the therapeutic mechanisms of MSC-based therapy to unravel new cues for future therapeutic strategies. Furthermore, some potential strategies for enhancing the therapeutic function of MSC transplantation have also been suggested.
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- Guoqiang Yang
- Research Center for Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Molecular Imaging and Therapy Research Unit, Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Department of Acupuncture and Rehabilitation, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education and Medical Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Collaborative Innovation Center for Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- First Department of Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Centre Mannheim (UMM), University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base and Drug Research Center of the Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Institute of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base and Drug Research Center of the Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Institute of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Preventive Treatment Center, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Molecular Imaging and Therapy Research Unit, Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- *Correspondence: Nathupakorn Dechsupa,
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- Research Center for Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Institute of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Li Wang,
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Moazamiyanfar R, Halabian R, Ghollasi M, Poormoghadam D, Entezari M, Endorami SE. Neural Differentiation of Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (hiPSc) on Surface-Modified Nanofibrous Scaffolds Coated with Platelet-Rich Plasma. Neurochem Res 2022; 47:1991-2001. [PMID: 35359243 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-022-03584-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
The field of tissue engineering exploits living cells in a variety of ways to restore, maintain, or enhance tissues and organs. Between stem cells, human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs), are very important due to their wide abilities. Growth factors can support proliferation, differentiation, and migration of hiPSCs. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) could be used as the source of growth factors for hiPSCs. In the present study, proliferation and neural differentiation of hiPSCs on surface-modified nanofibrous Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) coated with platelet-rich plasma was investigated. The results of in vitro analysis showed that on the surface, which was modified nanofibrous scaffolds coated with platelet-rich plasma, significantly enhanced hiPSCs proliferation and neural differentiation were observed. Whereas the MTT ([3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium Bromide]) results showed biocompatibility of surface-modified nanofibrous scaffolds coated with platelet-rich plasma and the usage of these modified nanoscaffolds in neural tissue engineering in vivo is promising for the future.
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- Reza Moazamiyanfar
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAUPS), Tehran, Iran
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- Applied Microbiology Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Immunogenetics Research Center, Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Rahman MM, Islam MR, Islam MT, Harun-Or-Rashid M, Islam M, Abdullah S, Uddin MB, Das S, Rahaman MS, Ahmed M, Alhumaydhi FA, Emran TB, Mohamed AAR, Faruque MRI, Khandaker MU, Mostafa-Hedeab G. Stem Cell Transplantation Therapy and Neurological Disorders: Current Status and Future Perspectives. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:147. [PMID: 35053145 PMCID: PMC8772847 DOI: 10.3390/biology11010147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Neurodegenerative diseases are a global health issue with inadequate therapeutic options and an inability to restore the damaged nervous system. With advances in technology, health scientists continue to identify new approaches to the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Lost or injured neurons and glial cells can lead to the development of several neurological diseases, including Parkinson's disease, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. In recent years, neurons and glial cells have successfully been generated from stem cells in the laboratory utilizing cell culture technologies, fueling efforts to develop stem cell-based transplantation therapies for human patients. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential to either remain a stem cell or differentiate into a germ cell with specialized characteristics, such as muscle cells, red blood cells, or brain cells. Although several obstacles remain before stem cells can be used for clinical applications, including some potential disadvantages that must be overcome, this cellular development represents a potential pathway through which patients may eventually achieve the ability to live more normal lives. In this review, we summarize the stem cell-based therapies that have been explored for various neurological disorders, discuss the potential advantages and drawbacks of these therapies, and examine future directions for this field.
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- Mohammad Mominur Rahman
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Space Science Center, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.M.R.); (M.R.I.); (M.T.I.); (M.H.-O.-R.); (M.I.); (M.B.U.); (S.D.); (M.S.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong 4381, Bangladesh
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- Centre for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Pharmacology Department & Health Sciences Research Unit, Medical College, Jouf University, Sakaka 72446, Saudi Arabia;
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt
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Current Status on Canine Foetal Fluid and Adnexa Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11082254. [PMID: 34438710 PMCID: PMC8388464 DOI: 10.3390/ani11082254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Effective standards of care treatment guidelines have been developed for many canine diseases. However, a subpopulation of patients is partially or completely refractory to these protocols, so their owners seek novel therapies such as treatments with MSCs. Although in dogs, as with human medicine, the most studied MSCs sources have been bone marrow and adipose tissue, in recent years, many researchers have drawn attention towards alternative sources, such as foetal adnexa and fluid, since they possess many advantages over bone marrow and adipose tissue. Foetal adnexa and fluid could be considered as discarded material; therefore, sampling is non-invasive, inexpensive and free from ethical considerations. Furthermore, MSCs derived from foetal adnexa and fluid preserve some of the characteristics of the primitive embryonic layers from which they originate and seem to present immune-modulatory properties that make them a good candidate for allo- and xenotransplantation. The aim of the present review is to offer an update on the state of the art on canine MSCs derived from foetal adnexa and fluid focusing on the findings in their clinical setting.
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Kim JH, Yun JH, Song ES, Kim SU, Lee HJ, Song YS. Improvement of damaged cavernosa followed by neuron-like differentiation at injured cavernous nerve after transplantation of stem cells seeded on the PLA nanofiber in rats with cavernous nerve injury. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:3549-3559. [PMID: 33866496 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06332-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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This study investigated the differentiation of transplanted transplanted mesenchymal stem cells MSCs into neuron-like cells, repair of erectile dysfunction (ED), and synergy of MSCs seeded to nanofibrous scaffolds with after transplantation around the injured cavernous nerve (CN) of rats. The synthesized polymer was electrospun in a rotating drum to prepare nanofiber meshes (NMs). Human MSCs were prepared and confirmed. Eight-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into five groups of six each: group 1-sham operation; group 2-CN injury; group 3-MSCs treatment after CN injury; group 4-nanofibrous scaffold treatment after CN injury; and group 5-post-CN injury treatment combining a nanofibrous scaffold and MSCs (nano-MSCs). In the latter group, the damaged CN was instantly surrounded by an MSC-containing a nanofibrous scaffold in the aftermath of injury. Morphological analysis and immuno-histochemical staining in relation to nerves (Tuj1, NF, MAP2, MBP and peripherin), endothelium (vWF), smooth muscle (SMA), neurofilament (NF), and apoptosis (TUNEL) were performed. We evaluated the mean proportion expressed as a percentage of the ratio of muscle to collagen of penile cavernous smooth-muscle cells as well as the expression of cavernous SMA, NF, vWF, and TUNEL makers. Compared to the group free of CN injury, erectile function was markedly reduced in the group with CN injury at 2 and 4 weeks (p < 0.05). By contrast, compared to the sham operation group, erectile function was better in the group with MSC transplantation (p < 0.05). Similarly, by comparison to the group solely with hMSCs, erectile function was better in the group with nano-MSC transplantation (p < 0.05). Transplantation of MSCs demonstrated the neuronal differentiation. By contrast to MSCs on their own, neuronal differentiation was more significantly expressed in nano-MSCs. The mean proportion expressed as a percentage of the ratio of muscle to collagen of penile cavernous smooth-muscle cells, the expression of cavernous SMA, NF, vWF, and apoptosis improved in the cavernosum after transplantation. NMs showed synergy with MSCs for the repair of erectile dysfunction. Transplanted MSCs differentiated into neuron-like cells and repaired erectile dysfunction in the rats with CN injury. Transplanted MSCs increased the mean percentage of the collagen area of the caversnosum as well as the expression levels of cavernous neuronal, endothelial, smooth-muscle markers, and apoptosis.
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- Jae Heon Kim
- Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Microbiology, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Gumi, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Abitration Agency, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, UBC Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea. .,Research Institute, e-Biogen Inc, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Li J, Xiao L, He D, Luo Y, Sun H. Mechanism of White Matter Injury and Promising Therapeutic Strategies of MSCs After Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Front Aging Neurosci 2021; 13:632054. [PMID: 33927608 PMCID: PMC8078548 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2021.632054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is the most fatal subtype of stroke with high disability and high mortality rates, and there is no effective treatment. The predilection site of ICH is in the area of the basal ganglia and internal capsule (IC), where exist abundant white matter (WM) fiber tracts, such as the corticospinal tract (CST) in the IC. Proximal or distal white matter injury (WMI) caused by intracerebral parenchymal hemorrhage is closely associated with poor prognosis after ICH, especially motor and sensory dysfunction. The pathophysiological mechanisms involved in WMI are quite complex and still far from clear. In recent years, the neuroprotection and repairment capacity of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has been widely investigated after ICH. MSCs exert many unique biological effects, including self-recovery by producing growth factors and cytokines, regenerative repair, immunomodulation, and neuroprotection against oxidative stress, providing a promising cellular therapeutic approach for the treatment of WMI. Taken together, our goal is to discuss the characteristics of WMI following ICH, including the mechanism and potential promising therapeutic targets of MSCs, aiming at providing new clues for future therapeutic strategies.
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- Jing Li
- Neurosurgery Center, The National Key Clinical Specialty, The Engineering Technology Research Center of Education Ministry of China on Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disease, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Brain Function Repair and Regeneration, The Neurosurgery Institute of Guangdong Province, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Neurosurgery Center, The National Key Clinical Specialty, The Engineering Technology Research Center of Education Ministry of China on Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disease, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Brain Function Repair and Regeneration, The Neurosurgery Institute of Guangdong Province, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Neurosurgery Center, The National Key Clinical Specialty, The Engineering Technology Research Center of Education Ministry of China on Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disease, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Brain Function Repair and Regeneration, The Neurosurgery Institute of Guangdong Province, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Biobank Center, Microbiome Medicine Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Neurosurgery Center, The National Key Clinical Specialty, The Engineering Technology Research Center of Education Ministry of China on Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disease, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Brain Function Repair and Regeneration, The Neurosurgery Institute of Guangdong Province, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Division of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Biobank Center, Microbiome Medicine Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Mental Health of The Ministry of Education, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Center for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Progress in Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury. Stem Cells Int 2020; 2020:2853650. [PMID: 33204276 PMCID: PMC7661146 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2853650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the serious neurological diseases that occur in young people with high morbidity and disability. However, there is still a lack of effective treatments for it. Stem cell (SC) treatment of SCI has gradually become a new research hotspot over the past decades. This article is aimed at reviewing the research progress of SC therapy for SCI. Methods Review the literature and summarize the effects, strategies, related mechanisms, safety, and clinical application of different SC types and new approaches in combination with SC in SCI treatment. Results A large number of studies have focused on SC therapy for SCI, most of which showed good effects. The common SC types for SCI treatment include mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), neural stem cells (NSCs), induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and embryonic stem cells (ESCs). The modes of treatment include in vivo and in vitro induction. The pathways of transplantation consist of intravenous, transarterial, nasal, intraperitoneal, intrathecal, and intramedullary injections. Most of the SC treatments for SCI use a number of cells ranging from tens of thousands to millions. Early or late SC administration, application of immunosuppressant or not are still controversies. Potential mechanisms of SC therapy include tissue repair and replacement, neurotrophy, and regeneration and promotion of angiogenesis, antiapoptosis, and anti-inflammatory. Common safety issues include thrombosis and embolism, tumorigenicity and instability, infection, high fever, and even death. Recently, some new approaches, such as the pharmacological activation of endogenous SCs, biomaterials, 3D print, and optogenetics, have been also developed, which greatly improved the application of SC therapy for SCI. Conclusion Most studies support the effects of SC therapy on SCI, while a few studies do not. The cell types, mechanisms, and strategies of SC therapy for SCI are very different among studies. In addition, the safety cannot be ignored, and more clinical trials are required. The application of new technology will promote SC therapy of SCI.
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Human Neural Stem Cells Encoding ChAT Gene Restore Cognitive Function via Acetylcholine Synthesis, Aβ Elimination, and Neuroregeneration in APPswe/PS1dE9 Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21113958. [PMID: 32486466 PMCID: PMC7313059 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21113958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In Alzheimer disease (AD) patients, degeneration of the cholinergic system utilizing acetylcholine for memory acquisition is observed. Since AD therapy using acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors are only palliative for memory deficits without slowing or reversing disease progress, there is a need for effective therapies, and stem cell-based therapeutic approaches targeting AD should fulfill this requirement. We established a human neural stem cell (NSC) line encoding choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) gene, an acetylcholine-synthesizing enzyme. APPswe/PS1dE9 AD model mice transplanted with the F3.ChAT NSCs exhibited improved cognitive function and physical activity. Transplanted F3.ChAT NSCs in the AD mice differentiated into neurons and astrocytes, produced ChAT protein, increased the ACh level, and improved the learning and memory function. F3.ChAT cell transplantation reduced Aβ deposits by recovering microglial function; i.e., the down-regulation of β-secretase and inflammatory cytokines and up-regulation of Aβ-degrading enzyme neprilysin. F3.ChAT cells restored growth factors (GFs) and neurotrophic factors (NFs), and they induced the proliferation of NSCs in the host brain. These findings indicate that NSCs overexpressing ChAT can ameliorate complex cognitive and physical deficits of AD animals by releasing ACh, reducing Aβ deposit, and promoting neuroregeneration by the production of GFs/NFs. It is suggested that NSCs overexpressing ChAT could be a candidate for cell therapy in advanced AD therapy.
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iTRAQ-based proteomic analysis after mesenchymal stem cell line transplantation for ischemic stroke. Brain Res 2020; 1742:146900. [PMID: 32445714 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2020.146900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Transplantation with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has been reported to promote functional recovery in animal models of ischemic stroke. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of MSC transplantation have been only partially elucidated. The purpose of this study was to comprehensively identify changes in brain proteins in rats treated with MSCs for ischemic stroke, and to explore the multi-target mechanisms of MSCs using a proteomics-based strategy. Twenty-eight proteins were found to be differentially expressed following B10 MSC transplantation in adult male Wistar rats, as assessed using isobaric tagging for relative and absolute protein quantification (iTRAQ). Subsequent bioinformatic analysis revealed that these proteins were mainly associated with energy metabolism, glutamate excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and brain structural and functional plasticity. Immunohistochemical staining revealed decreased expression of EAAT1 in the phosphate-buffered saline group as opposed to normal levels in the B10 transplantation group. Furthermore, ATP levels were also significantly higher in the B10 transplantation group, thus supporting the iTRAQ results. Our results suggest that the therapeutic effects of B10 transplantation might arise from the modulation of the acute ischemic cascade via multiple molecular pathways. Thus, our findings provide valuable clues to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of MSC transplantation in ischemic stroke.
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Yang L, Zhao H, Cui H. Treatment and new progress of neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain damage. Histol Histopathol 2020; 35:929-936. [PMID: 32167570 DOI: 10.14670/hh-18-214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Neonatal hypoxic ischemia (HI) results in different extents of brain damage, and immature brain tissue is particularly sensitive to the stimulation of HI. Hypoxic-ischemic brain damage (HIBD) is a common and serious nervous system disease in neonates, for both full-term infants and preterm infants, and is one of the main causes of neonatal death. The surviving infants are often associated with cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and other sequelae, which severely affect quality of life. For term infants, hypoxia and ischemia mainly affect gray matter, whereas in preterm infants, the white matter. However, up to now, inadequate standards and specific measures that can be used to treat hypoxic-ischemic brain injury are available. Recently, in addition to supportive therapy and symptomatic treatment, research on the treatment of hypoxic-ischemic brain injury has focused on the following aspects: hypothermia therapy, stem cell therapy, neuroprotective agents, ibuprofen, and combination therapy. In this review, we will summarize the treatment of HIBD and make suggestions for the future treatment direction.
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- Lijun Yang
- Department of Pediatrics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Kamal MM, Kassem DH. Therapeutic Potential of Wharton's Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Diabetes: Achievements and Challenges. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:16. [PMID: 32064260 PMCID: PMC7000356 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.00016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an alarming metabolic disease in which insulin secreting β-cells are damaged to various extent. Unfortunately, although currently available treatments help to manage the disease, however, patients usually develop complications, as well as decreased life quality and increased mortality. Thus, efficient therapeutic interventions to treat diabetes are urgently warranted. During the past years, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have made their mark as a potential weapon in various regenerative medicine applications. The main fascination about MSCs lies in their potential to exert reparative effects on an amazingly wide spectrum of tissue injury. This is further reinforced by their ease of isolation and large ex vivo expansion capacity, as well as demonstrated multipotency and immunomodulatory activities. Among all the sources of MSCs, those isolated from umbilical cord-Wharton's jelly (WJ-MSCs), have been proved to provide a great source of MSCs. WJ-MSCs do not impose any ethical concerns as those which exist regarding ESCs, and represent a readily available non-invasive source, and hence suggested to become the new gold standard for MSC-based therapies. In the current review, we shall overview achievements, as well as challenges/hurdles which are standing in the way to utilize WJ-MSCs as a novel efficient therapeutic modality for DM.
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- Mohamed M. Kamal
- Pharmacology and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
- The Center for Drug Research and Development, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Hernández R, Jiménez-Luna C, Perales-Adán J, Perazzoli G, Melguizo C, Prados J. Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells towards Neuronal Lineage: Clinical Trials in Nervous System Disorders. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2020; 28:34-44. [PMID: 31649208 PMCID: PMC6939692 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2019.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been proposed as an alternative therapy to be applied into several pathologies of the nervous system. These cells can be obtained from adipose tissue, umbilical cord blood and bone marrow, among other tissues, and have remarkable therapeutic properties. MSCs can be isolated with high yield, which adds to their ability to differentiate into non-mesodermal cell types including neuronal lineage both in vivo and in vitro. They are able to restore damaged neural tissue, thus being suitable for the treatment of neural injuries, and possess immunosuppressive activity, which may be useful for the treatment of neurological disorders of inflammatory etiology. Although the long-term safety of MSC-based therapies remains unclear, a large amount of both pre-clinical and clinical trials have shown functional improvements in animal models of nervous system diseases following transplantation of MSCs. In fact, there are several ongoing clinical trials evaluating the possible benefits this cell-based therapy could provide to patients with neurological damage, as well as their clinical limitations. In this review we focus on the potential of MSCs as a therapeutic tool to treat neurological disorders, summarizing the state of the art of this topic and the most recent clinical studies.
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- Rosa Hernández
- Institute of Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine (IBIMER), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18100, Spain.,Department of Anatomy and Embryology, University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain.,Biosanitary Institute of Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada 18012, Spain
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- Institute of Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine (IBIMER), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18100, Spain.,Department of Anatomy and Embryology, University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain.,Department of Oncology, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, University of Lausanne, Epalinges 1066, Switzerland
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- Institute of Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine (IBIMER), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18100, Spain
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- Institute of Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine (IBIMER), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18100, Spain.,Biosanitary Institute of Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada 18012, Spain
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- Institute of Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine (IBIMER), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18100, Spain.,Department of Anatomy and Embryology, University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain.,Biosanitary Institute of Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada 18012, Spain
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- Institute of Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine (IBIMER), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18100, Spain.,Department of Anatomy and Embryology, University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain.,Biosanitary Institute of Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada 18012, Spain
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Pongjantarasatian S, Kadegasem P, Sasanakul W, Sa-ngiamsuntorn K, Borwornpinyo S, Sirachainan N, Chuansumrit A, Tanratana P, Hongeng S. Coagulant activity of recombinant human factor VII produced by lentiviral human F7 gene transfer in immortalized hepatocyte-like cell line. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0220825. [PMID: 31381603 PMCID: PMC6681952 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) have the potential to differentiate into hepatocyte-like cells, indicating that these cells may be the new target cell of interest to produce biopharmaceuticals. Our group recently established a hMSC-derived immortalized hepatocyte-like cell line (imHC) that demonstrates several liver-specific phenotypes. However, the ability of imHC to produce coagulation factors has not been characterized. Here, we examined the potential for imHC as a source of coagulation protein production by investigating the ability of imHC to produce human factor VII (FVII) using a lentiviral transduction system. Our results showed that imHC secreted a low amount of FVII (~22 ng/mL) into culture supernatant. Moreover, FVII from the transduced imHC (0.11 ± 0.005 IU/mL) demonstrated a similar coagulant activity compared with FVII from transduced HEK293T cells (0.12 ± 0.004 IU/mL) as determined by chromogenic assay. We demonstrate for the first time, to the best of our knowledge, that imHC produced FVII, albeit at a low level, indicating the unique characteristic of hepatocytes. Our study suggests the possibility of using imHC for the production of coagulation proteins.
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Excellent Center for Drug Discovery, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Gao L, Xu W, Li T, Chen J, Shao A, Yan F, Chen G. Stem Cell Therapy: A Promising Therapeutic Method for Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Cell Transplant 2018; 27:1809-1824. [PMID: 29871521 PMCID: PMC6300771 DOI: 10.1177/0963689718773363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2017] [Revised: 03/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is one type of the most devastating cerebrovascular diseases worldwide, which causes high morbidity and mortality. However, efficient treatment is still lacking. Stem cell therapy has shown good neuroprotective and neurorestorative effect in ICH and is a promising treatment. In this study, our aim was to review the therapeutic effects, strategies, related mechanisms and safety issues of various types of stem cell for ICH treatment. Numerous studies had demonstrated the therapeutic effects of diverse stem cell types in ICH. The potential mechanisms include tissue repair and replacement, neurotrophy, promotion of neurogenesis and angiogenesis, anti-apoptosis, immunoregulation and anti-inflammation and so forth. The microenvironment of the central nervous system (CNS) can also influence the effects of stem cell therapy. The detailed therapeutic strategies for ICH treatment such as cell type, the number of cells, time window, and the routes of medication delivery, varied greatly among different studies and had not been determined. Moreover, the safety issues of stem cell therapy for ICH should not be ignored. Stem cell therapy showed good therapeutic effect in ICH, making it a promising treatment. However, safety should be carefully evaluated, and more clinical trials are required before stem cell therapy can be extensively applied to clinical use.
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- Liansheng Gao
- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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Shiota Y, Nagai A, Sheikh AM, Mitaki S, Mishima S, Yano S, Haque MA, Kobayashi S, Yamaguchi S. Transplantation of a bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell line increases neuronal progenitor cell migration in a cerebral ischemia animal model. Sci Rep 2018; 8:14951. [PMID: 30297706 PMCID: PMC6175868 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-33030-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) transplantation is demonstrated to improve functional and pathological recovery in cerebral ischemia. To understand the underlying mechanism, we transplanted a MSC line (B10) in a rat middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model and checked the proliferation and migration of neuronal progenitor cells (NPCs). B10 transplantation increased NPCs in the subventricular zone and their migration towards the lesion area at an earlier time. Fourteen days after MCAO, some NPCs were differentiated to neurons and astrocytes. Although B10 transplantation increased total number of both astrocytes and neurons, it only increased the differentiation of NPC to astrocyte. The mRNA of polysialylation enzyme ST8SiaIV and a chemokine SDF-1 were persistently increased in B10-transplanted groups. SDF-1-positive cell number was increased in the core and penumbra area, which was expressed in macrophage/microglia and transplanted B10 cells at 3 days after MCAO. Furthermore, SDF-1 mRNA expression in cell culture was high in B10 compared to a microglia (HMO) or a neuronal (A1) cell line. B10 culture supernatant increased in vitro A1 cell migration, which was significantly inhibited by siRNA-mediated SDF-1 silencing in B10. Thus, our results suggested that MSC transplantation increased endogenous NPC migration in cerebral ischemic condition by increasing chemokine and polysialylation enzyme expression, which could be helpful for the restorative management of cerebral ischemia.
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- Yuri Shiota
- Clinical Laboratory Division, Shimane University Hospital, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, 693-8501, Japan
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- Clinical Laboratory Division, Shimane University Hospital, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, 693-8501, Japan. .,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shimane University School of Medicine, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, 693-8501, Japan.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shimane University School of Medicine, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Shimane University School of Medicine, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, 693-8501, Japan
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- Clinical Laboratory Division, Shimane University Hospital, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shimane University School of Medicine, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shimane University School of Medicine, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Shimane University School of Medicine, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, 693-8501, Japan
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Sheikh AM, Yano S, Mitaki S, Haque MA, Yamaguchi S, Nagai A. A Mesenchymal stem cell line (B10) increases angiogenesis in a rat MCAO model. Exp Neurol 2018; 311:182-193. [PMID: 30291853 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2018.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Revised: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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A human mesenchymal stem cell line (B10) transplantation has been shown to improve ischemia-induced neurological deficits in animal stroke models. To understand the underlying mechanism, we have investigated the effects of B10 transplantation on cerebral angiogenesis in a rat middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model. B10 cells were transplanted intravenously 24 h after MCAO. Immunofluorescence staining results showed that compared to PBS-groups, vWF positive vessel and endoglin positive new vessels were increased in B10-transplanted MCAO groups in the lesion areas. The mRNA of angiogenesis factors including placental growth factor and hypoxia inducible factor (HIF)-1α were increased 3 days after MCAO in the core and IBZ areas of B10-transplanted group. Angiopoetin1 mRNA was increased only in the IBZ. Western blotting results showed that HIF-1α and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) proteins were increased in B10-transplanted group. Both HIF-1α and VEGF were expressed in macrophage/microglia in the core area. In the IBZ, however, HIF-1α was expressed both in astrocytes and macrophage/microglia, while VEGF was expressed only in macrophage/microglia. Moreover, TGFβ protein levels were found to be increased in B10-transplanted group in the core and IBZ regions. Cell culture experiments using a human microglia cell line (HMO6) and B10 showed that IL-1β induced VEGF mRNA expression in both cell types. IL-1β was found to be highly expressed in B10 cells, and its co-culture with HMO6 further increased that in B10. Co-culture increased VEGF mRNA in both B10 and HMO6. In the rat brains, IL-1β was expressed in macrophage/microglia and transplanted-B10 cells in the core. IL-1β positive cell number was increased slightly, but significantly in B10-transplanted rats. To explore further, IL-1β expression was silenced in B10 cells by transfecting mRNA specific siRNA, and then transplanted in MCAO rats. Immunostaining result showed that endoglin positive area was decreased in IL-1β-silenced B10 transplanted groups compared to nonsilenced-B10 transplanted groups. Interestingly, vessel-like structure appeared as early as 3 days after MCAO in IL-1β-silenced B10-transplanted group. Thus our results demonstrated that B10 cells increased angiogenesis in MCAO rat model, through the regulation of HIF-1α and VEGF expression, where IL-1β might play a role.
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- Abdullah Md Sheikh
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shimane University School of Medicine, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shimane University School of Medicine, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Shimane University School of Medicine, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Shimane University School of Medicine, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Shimane University School of Medicine, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shimane University School of Medicine, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo 693-8501, Japan.
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Cortical AAV-CNTF Gene Therapy Combined with Intraspinal Mesenchymal Precursor Cell Transplantation Promotes Functional and Morphological Outcomes after Spinal Cord Injury in Adult Rats. Neural Plast 2018; 2018:9828725. [PMID: 30245710 PMCID: PMC6139201 DOI: 10.1155/2018/9828725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Revised: 04/18/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) promotes survival and enhances long-distance regeneration of injured axons in parts of the adult CNS. Here we tested whether CNTF gene therapy targeting corticospinal neurons (CSN) in motor-related regions of the cerebral cortex promotes plasticity and regrowth of axons projecting into the female adult F344 rat spinal cord after moderate thoracic (T10) contusion injury (SCI). Cortical neurons were transduced with a bicistronic adeno-associated viral vector (AAV1) expressing a secretory form of CNTF coupled to mCHERRY (AAV-CNTFmCherry) or with control AAV only (AAV-GFP) two weeks prior to SCI. In some animals, viable or nonviable F344 rat mesenchymal precursor cells (rMPCs) were injected into the lesion site two weeks after SCI to modulate the inhibitory environment. Treatment with AAV-CNTFmCherry, as well as with AAV-CNTFmCherry combined with rMPCs, yielded functional improvements over AAV-GFP alone, as assessed by open-field and Ladderwalk analyses. Cyst size was significantly reduced in the AAV-CNTFmCherry plus viable rMPC treatment group. Cortical injections of biotinylated dextran amine (BDA) revealed more BDA-stained axons rostral and alongside cysts in the AAV-CNTFmCherry versus AAV-GFP groups. After AAV-CNTFmCherry treatments, many sprouting mCherry-immunopositive axons were seen rostral to the SCI, and axons were also occasionally found caudal to the injury site. These data suggest that CNTF has the potential to enhance corticospinal repair by transducing parent CNS populations.
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Farzi-Molan A, Babashah S, Bakhshinejad B, Atashi A, Fakhr Taha M. Down-regulation of the non-coding RNA H19 and its derived miR-675 is concomitant with up-regulation of insulin-like growth factor receptor type 1 during neural-like differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Cell Biol Int 2018; 42:940-948. [PMID: 29512257 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.10960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2017] [Accepted: 03/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) into specific lineages offers new opportunities to use the therapeutic efficiency of these pluripotent cells in regenerative medicine. Multiple lines of evidence have revealed that non-coding RNAs play major roles in the differentiation of BMSCs into neural cells. Here, we applied a cocktail of neural inducing factors (NIFs) to differentiate BMSCs into neural-like cells. Our data demonstrated that during neurogenic induction, BMSCs obtained a neuron-like morphology. Also, the results of gene expression analysis by qRT-PCR showed progressively increasing expression levels of neuron-specific enolase (NSE) as well as microtubule-associated protein 2 (MAP-2) and immunocytochemical staining detected the expression of these neuron-specific markers along differentiated BMSC bodies and cytoplasmic processes, confirming the differentiation of BMSCs into neuronal lineages. We also compared differences in the expression levels of the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) H19 and H19-derived miR-675 between undifferentiated and neurally differentiated BMSCs and found that during neural differentiation down-regulation of the lncRNA H19/miR-675 axis is concomitant with up-regulation of insulin-like growth factor type-1 (IGF-1R), a well-established target of miR-675 involved in neurogenesis. The findings of the current study provide support for the hypothesis that miR-675 may confer functionality to H19, suggesting a key role for this miRNA in the neural differentiation of BSMCs. However, further investigation is required to gain deeper insights into the biological roles of this miRNA in the complex process of neurogenesis.
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- Asghar Farzi-Molan
- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Department of Molecular Genetics, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box: 14115-154, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Department of Molecular Genetics, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box: 14115-154, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Department of Molecular Genetics, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box: 14115-154, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Hematology, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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Wei L, Wei ZZ, Jiang MQ, Mohamad O, Yu SP. Stem cell transplantation therapy for multifaceted therapeutic benefits after stroke. Prog Neurobiol 2017; 157:49-78. [PMID: 28322920 PMCID: PMC5603356 DOI: 10.1016/j.pneurobio.2017.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2016] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 03/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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One of the exciting advances in modern medicine and life science is cell-based neurovascular regeneration of damaged brain tissues and repair of neuronal structures. The progress in stem cell biology and creation of adult induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells has significantly improved basic and pre-clinical research in disease mechanisms and generated enthusiasm for potential applications in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases including stroke. Endogenous neural stem cells and cultured stem cells are capable of self-renewal and give rise to virtually all types of cells essential for the makeup of neuronal structures. Meanwhile, stem cells and neural progenitor cells are well-known for their potential for trophic support after transplantation into the ischemic brain. Thus, stem cell-based therapies provide an attractive future for protecting and repairing damaged brain tissues after injury and in various disease states. Moreover, basic research on naïve and differentiated stem cells including iPS cells has markedly improved our understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms of neurological disorders, and provides a platform for the discovery of novel drug targets. The latest advances indicate that combinatorial approaches using cell based therapy with additional treatments such as protective reagents, preconditioning strategies and rehabilitation therapy can significantly improve therapeutic benefits. In this review, we will discuss the characteristics of cell therapy in different ischemic models and the application of stem cells and progenitor cells as regenerative medicine for the treatment of stroke.
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- Ling Wei
- Laboratories of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Neurology, Experimental Research Center and Neurological Disease Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA; Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Laboratories of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Neurology, Experimental Research Center and Neurological Disease Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
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Bi JJ, Li J, Cheng BF, Yang HJ, Ding QQ, Wang RF, Chen SJ, Feng ZW. NCAM affects directional lamellipodia formation of BMSCs via β1 integrin signal-mediated cofilin activity. Mol Cell Biochem 2017; 435:175-183. [PMID: 28536952 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-017-3066-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2017] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM), a key member of the immunoglobulin-like CAM family, was reported to regulate the migration of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). However, the detailed cellular behaviors including lamellipodia formation in the initial step of directional migration remain largely unknown. In the present study, we reported that NCAM affects the lamellipodia formation of BMSCs. Using BMSCs from Ncam knockout mice we found that Ncam deficiency significantly impaired the migration and the directional lamellipodia formation of BMSCs. Further studies revealed that Ncam knockout decreased the activity of cofilin, an actin-cleaving protein, which was involved in directional protrusions. To explore the molecular mechanisms involved, we examined protein tyrosine phosphorylation levels in Ncam knockout BMSCs by phosphotyrosine peptide array analyses, and found that the tyrosine phosphorylation level of β1 integrin, a protein upstream of cofilin, was greatly upregulated in Ncam-deficient BMSCs. Notably, by blocking the function of β1 integrin with RGD peptide or ROCK inhibitor, the cofilin activity and directional lamellipodia formation of Ncam knockout BMSCs could be rescued. Finally, we found that the effect of NCAM on tyrosine phosphorylation of β1 integrin was independent of the fibroblast growth factor receptor. These results indicated that NCAM regulates directional lamellipodia formation of BMSCs through β1 integrin signal-mediated cofilin activity.
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- Jia-Jia Bi
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, 601 Jinsui Road, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, 601 Jinsui Road, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, 601 Jinsui Road, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, 601 Jinsui Road, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, 601 Jinsui Road, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, 601 Jinsui Road, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, 601 Jinsui Road, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, China.
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Ding R, Lin C, Wei S, Zhang N, Tang L, Lin Y, Chen Z, Xie T, Chen X, Feng Y, Wu L. Therapeutic Benefits of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in a Rat Model of Hemoglobin-Induced Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Mol Cells 2017; 40:133-142. [PMID: 28190323 PMCID: PMC5339504 DOI: 10.14348/molcells.2017.2251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2016] [Revised: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 01/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Previous studies have shown that bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) transplantation significantly improves the recovery of neurological function in a rat model of intracerebral hemorrhage. Potential repair mechanisms involve anti-inflammation, anti-apoptosis and angiogenesis. However, few studies have focused on the effects of MSCs on inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression and subsequent peroxynitrite formation after hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage (HICH). In this study, MSCs were transplanted intracerebrally into rats 6 hours after HICH. The modified neurological severity score and the modified limb placing test were used to measure behavioral outcomes. Blood-brain barrier disruption and neuronal loss were measured by zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and neuronal nucleus (NeuN) expression, respectively. Concomitant edema formation was evaluated by H&E staining and brain water content. The effect of MSCs treatment on neuroinflammation was analyzed by immunohistochemical analysis or polymerase chain reaction of CD68, Iba1, iNOS expression and subsequent peroxynitrite formation, and by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay of pro-inflammatory factors (IL-1β and TNF-α). The MSCs-treated HICH group showed better performance on behavioral scores and lower brain water content compared to controls. Moreover, the MSC injection increased NeuN and ZO-1 expression measured by immunochemistry/immunofluorescence. Furthermore, MSCs reduced not only levels of CD68, Iba1 and pro-inflammatory factors, but it also inhibited iNOS expression and peroxynitrite formation in perihematomal regions. The results suggest that intracerebral administration of MSCs accelerates neurological function recovery in HICH rats. This may result from the ability of MSCs to suppress inflammation, at least in part, by inhibiting iNOS expression and subsequent peroxynitrite formation.
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- Rui Ding
- Department of Neurosurgery, Jingmen No. 1 People’s Hospital, Jingmen 448000, Hubei,
China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Maoming People’s Hospital, Maoming 525000, Guangdong,
China
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- Department of Hematology, Jingmen No. 1 People’s Hospital, Jingmen 448000, Hubei,
China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Maoming People’s Hospital, Maoming 525000, Guangdong,
China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Maoming People’s Hospital, Maoming 525000, Guangdong,
China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Maoming People’s Hospital, Maoming 525000, Guangdong,
China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jingmen No. 1 People’s Hospital, Jingmen 448000, Hubei,
China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jingmen No. 1 People’s Hospital, Jingmen 448000, Hubei,
China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jingmen No. 1 People’s Hospital, Jingmen 448000, Hubei,
China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jingmen No. 1 People’s Hospital, Jingmen 448000, Hubei,
China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jingmen No. 1 People’s Hospital, Jingmen 448000, Hubei,
China
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Shimamura N, Kakuta K, Wang L, Naraoka M, Uchida H, Wakao S, Dezawa M, Ohkuma H. Neuro-regeneration therapy using human Muse cells is highly effective in a mouse intracerebral hemorrhage model. Exp Brain Res 2016; 235:565-572. [PMID: 27817105 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-016-4818-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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A novel type of non-tumorigenic pluripotent stem cell, the Muse cell (multi-lineage, differentiating stress enduring cell), resides in the connective tissue and in cultured mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and is reported to differentiate into multiple cell types according to the microenvironment to repair tissue damage. We examined the efficiency of Muse cells in a mouse intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) model. Seventy μl of cardiac blood was stereotactically injected into the left putamen of immunodeficient mice. Five days later, 2 × 105 of human bone marrow MSC-derived Muse cells (n = 6) or cells other than Muse cells in MSCs (non-Muse, n = 6) or the same volume of PBS (n = 11) was injected into the ICH cavity. Water maze and motor function tests were implemented for 68 days, and immunohistochemistry for NeuN, MAP2 and GFAP was done. The Muse group showed impressive recovery: Recovery was seen in the water maze after day 19, and motor functions after 5 days was compared with the other two groups, with a significant statistical difference (p < 0.05). The survival rate of the engrafted cells in the Muse group was significantly higher than in the non-Muse group (p < 0.05) at day 69, and those cells showed positivity for NeuN (~57%) and MAP-2 (~41.6%). Muse cells could remain in the ICH brain, differentiate into neural-lineage cells and restore functions without inducing them into neuronal cells by gene introduction and cytokine treatment prior to transplantation. A simple collection of Muse cells and their supply to the brain in naïve state facilitates regenerative therapy in ICH.
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- Norihito Shimamura
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, 5-Zaihuchou, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, 5-Zaihuchou, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, 5-Zaihuchou, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, 5-Zaihuchou, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell Biology and Histology, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell Biology and Histology, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell Biology and Histology, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, 5-Zaihuchou, Hirosaki, Aomori, 036-8562, Japan
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Gibson JD, O'Sullivan MB, Alaee F, Paglia DN, Yoshida R, Guzzo RM, Drissi H. Regeneration of Articular Cartilage by Human ESC-Derived Mesenchymal Progenitors Treated Sequentially with BMP-2 and Wnt5a. Stem Cells Transl Med 2016; 6:40-50. [PMID: 28170184 PMCID: PMC5442752 DOI: 10.5966/sctm.2016-0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2016] [Accepted: 06/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The success of cell‐based therapies to restore joint cartilage requires an optimal source of reparative progenitor cells and tight control of their differentiation into a permanent cartilage phenotype. Bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP‐2) has been extensively shown to promote mesenchymal cell differentiation into chondrocytes in vitro and in vivo. Conversely, developmental studies have demonstrated decreased chondrocyte maturation by Wingless‐Type MMTV Integration Site Family, Member 5A (Wnt5a). Thus, we hypothesized that treatment of human embryonic stem cell (hESC)‐derived chondroprogenitors with BMP‐2 followed by Wnt5a may control the maturational progression of these cells into a hyaline‐like chondrocyte phenotype. We examined the effects of sustained exposure of hESC‐derived mesenchymal‐like progenitors to recombinant Wnt5a or BMP‐2 in vitro. Our data indicate that BMP‐2 promoted a strong chondrogenic response leading to terminal maturation, whereas recombinant Wnt5a induced a mild chondrogenic response without promoting hypertrophy. Moreover, Wnt5a suppressed BMP‐2‐mediated chondrocyte maturation, preventing the formation of fibrocartilaginous tissue in high‐density cultures treated sequentially with BMP‐2 and Wnt5a. Implantation of scaffoldless pellets of hESC‐derived chondroprogenitors pretreated with BMP‐2 followed by Wnt5a into rat chondral defects induced an articular‐like phenotype in vivo. Together, the data establish a novel role for Wnt5a in controlling the progression from multipotency into an articular‐like cartilage phenotype in vitro and in vivo. Stem Cells Translational Medicine2017;6:40–50
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- Jason D. Gibson
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Musculoskeletal Institute, UConn Stem Cell Institute, UConn Health, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Musculoskeletal Institute, UConn Stem Cell Institute, UConn Health, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Musculoskeletal Institute, UConn Stem Cell Institute, UConn Health, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Musculoskeletal Institute, UConn Stem Cell Institute, UConn Health, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Musculoskeletal Institute, UConn Stem Cell Institute, UConn Health, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Musculoskeletal Institute, UConn Stem Cell Institute, UConn Health, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Musculoskeletal Institute, UConn Stem Cell Institute, UConn Health, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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Transplantation of Immortalized CD34+ and CD34- Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Improve Cardiac Function and Mitigate Systemic Pro-Inflammatory Responses. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0147853. [PMID: 26840069 PMCID: PMC4740491 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0147853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2015] [Accepted: 01/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) have the potential to differentiate into various cell lineages and they are easily obtainable from patients, which makes them a promising candidate for cell therapy. However, a drawback is their limited life span during in vitro culture. Therefore, hTERT-immortalized CD34+ and CD34- mouse ADSC lines (mADSCshTERT) tagged with GFP were established. We evaluated the proliferation capacity, multi-differentiation potential, and secretory profiles of CD34+ and CD34- mADSCshTERTin vitro, as well as their effects on cardiac function and systemic inflammation following transplantation into a rat model of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) to assess whether these cells could be used as a novel cell source for regeneration therapy in the cardiovascular field. CD34+ and CD34- mADSCshTERT demonstrated phenotypic characteristics and multi-differentiation potentials similar to those of primary mADSCs. CD34+ mADSCshTERT exhibited a higher proliferation ability compared to CD34- mADSCshTERT, whereas CD34- mADSCshTERT showed a higher osteogenic differentiation potential compared to CD34+ mADSCshTERT. Primary mADSCs, CD34+, and CD34- mADSCshTERT primarily secreted EGF, TGF-β1, IGF-1, IGF-2, MCP-1, and HGFR. CD34+ mADSCshTERT had higher secretion of VEGF and SDF-1 compared to CD34- mADSCshTERT. IL-6 secretion was severely reduced in both CD34+ and CD34- mADSCshTERT compared to primary mADSCs. Transplantation of CD34+ and CD34- mADSCshTERT significantly improved the left ventricular ejection fraction and reduced infarct size compared to AMI-induced rats after 28 days. At 28 days after transplantation, engraftment of CD34+ and CD34- mADSCshTERT was confirmed by positive Y chromosome staining, and differentiation of CD34+ and CD34- mADSCshTERT into endothelial cells was found in the infarcted myocardium. Significant decreases were observed in circulating IL-6 levels in CD34+ and CD34- mADSCshTERT groups compared to the AMI-induced control group. Transplantation of CD34- mADSCshTERT significantly reduced circulating MCP-1 levels compared to the AMI control and CD34+ mADSCshTERT groups. GFP-tagged CD34+ and CD34- mADSCshTERT are valuable resources for cell differentiation studies in vitro as well as for regeneration therapy in vivo.
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AHN MJ, JEONG SG, CHO GW. Antisenescence activity of G9a inhibitor BIX01294 on human bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells. Turk J Biol 2016. [DOI: 10.3906/biy-1507-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Lai TS, Wang ZH, Cai SX. Mesenchymal stem cell attenuates neutrophil-predominant inflammation and acute lung injury in an in vivo rat model of ventilator-induced lung injury. Chin Med J (Engl) 2015; 128:361-7. [PMID: 25635432 PMCID: PMC4837867 DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.150106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Subsequent neutrophil (polymorphonuclear neutrophil [PMN])-predominant inflammatory response is a predominant feature of ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI), and mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) can improve mice survival model of endotoxin-induced acute lung injury, reduce lung impairs, and enhance the repair of VILI. However, whether MSC could attenuate PMN-predominant inflammatory in the VILI is still unknown. This study aimed to test whether MSC intervention could attenuate the PMN-predominate inflammatory in the mechanical VILI. METHODS Sprague-Dawley rats were ventilated for 2 hours with large tidal volume (20 mL/kg). MSCs were given before or after ventilation. The inflammatory chemokines and gas exchange were observed and compared dynamically until 4 hours after ventilation, and pulmonary pathological change and activation of PMN were observed and compared 4 hours after ventilation. RESULTS Mechanical ventilation (MV) caused significant lung injury reflected by increasing in PMN pulmonary sequestration, inflammatory chemokines (tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-6 and macrophage inflammatory protein 2) in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and injury score of the lung tissue. These changes were accompanied with excessive PMN activation which reflected by increases in PMN elastase activity, production of radical oxygen series. MSC intervention especially pretreatment attenuated subsequent lung injury, systemic inflammation response and PMN pulmonary sequestration and excessive PMN activation initiated by injurious ventilation. CONCLUSIONS MV causes profound lung injury and PMN-predominate inflammatory responses. The protection effect of MSC in the VILI rat model is related to the suppression of the PMN activation.
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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Lee HJ, An J, Doo SW, Kim JH, Choi SS, Lee SR, Park SW, Song YS, Kim SU. Improvement in Spinal Cord Injury-Induced Bladder Fibrosis Using Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation into the Bladder Wall. Cell Transplant 2015; 24:1253-63. [DOI: 10.3727/096368914x682125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Experiments on spinal cord injury (SCI) have largely focused on the transplantation of stem cells into injured spinal cords for motor recovery while neglecting to investigate bladder dysfunction. The present study was performed to investigate the effect of B10 human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) directly transplanted into the bladder wall of SCI rats and to determine whether they are capable of inhibiting collagen deposition and improving cystometric parameters in SCI rats. Forty 6-week-old female Sprague–Dawley rats were divided into four groups (group 1: control, group 2: sham operated, group 3: SCI, group 4: SCI rats that received B10 cells). B10 cells were labeled with fluorescent magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs). Four weeks after the onset of SCI, MNP-labeled B10 cells were injected to the bladder wall. Serial magnetic resonance (MR) images were taken immediately after MNP-B10 injection and at 4 weeks posttransplantation. Voiding function was assessed at 4 weeks posttransplantation, and the bladder was harvested. Improvements in bladder fibrosis and bladder function were monitored by molecular MR imaging. Transplantation of B10 cells into the SCI rats markedly reduced their weights and collagen deposition. MR images showed a clear hypointense signal induced by the MNP-labeled B10 cells at 4 weeks posttransplantation. Transplanted B10 cells were found to differentiate into smooth muscle cells. The intercontraction interval decreased, and the maximal voiding pressure increased after SCI but recovered after B10 cell transplantation. Survival of B10 cells was found at 4 weeks posttransplantation using anti-human mitochondria antibody staining and MR imaging. The transplanted B10 cells inhibited bladder fibrosis and ameliorated bladder dysfunction in the rat SCI model. MSC-based cell transplantation may be a novel therapeutic strategy for bladder dysfunction in patients with SCI.
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- Hong Jun Lee
- Biomedical Research Institute, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- National Primate Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Ochang, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, UBC Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Characterization of a growth-elevated cell line of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells by SV40 T-antigen. BIOTECHNOL BIOPROC E 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s12257-014-0730-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Jeong SG, Cho GW. Endogenous ROS levels are increased in replicative senescence in human bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2015; 460:971-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2015.03.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2015] [Accepted: 03/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Kim JH, Lee HJ, Doo SH, Yang WJ, Choi D, Kim JH, Won JH, Song YS. Use of nanoparticles to monitor human mesenchymal stem cells transplanted into penile cavernosum of rats with erectile dysfunction. Korean J Urol 2015; 56:280-7. [PMID: 25874041 PMCID: PMC4392027 DOI: 10.4111/kju.2015.56.4.280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2014] [Accepted: 01/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Purpose This study was performed to examine the treatment of erectile dysfunction by use of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles-labeled human mesenchymal stem cells (SPION-MSCs) transplanted into the cavernous nerve injured cavernosa of rats as monitored by molecular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Materials and Methods Eight-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into three groups of 10 rats each: group 1, sham operation; group 2, cavernous nerve injury; group 3, SPION-MSC treatment after cavernous nerve injury. Immediately after the cavernous nerve injury in group 3, SPION-MSCs were injected into the cavernous nerve injured cavernosa. Serial T2-weighted MRI was done immediately after injection and at 2 and 4 weeks. Erectile response was assessed by cavernous nerve stimulation at 2 and 4 weeks. Results Prussian blue staining of SPION-MSCs revealed abundant uptake of SPION in the cytoplasm. After injection of 1×106 SPION-MSCs into the cavernosa of rats, T2-weighted MRI showed a clear hypointense signal induced by the injection. The presence of SPION in the corpora cavernosa was confirmed with Prussian blue staining. At 2 and 4 weeks, rats with cavernous nerve injury had significantly lower erectile function than did rats without cavernous nerve injury (p<0.05). The group transplanted with SPION-MSCs showed higher erectile function than did the group without SPION-MSCs (p<0.05). The presence of SPION-MSCs for up to 4 weeks was confirmed by MRI imaging and Prussian blue staining in the corpus cavernosa. Conclusions Transplanted SPION-MSCs existed for up to 4 weeks in the cavernous nerve injured cavernosa of rats. Erectile dysfunction recovered and could be monitored by MRI.
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- Jae Heon Kim
- Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Medical Research Institute, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Hanyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Wang S, Lee JS, Hyun J, Kim J, Kim SU, Cha HJ, Jung Y. Tumor necrosis factor-inducible gene 6 promotes liver regeneration in mice with acute liver injury. Stem Cell Res Ther 2015; 6:20. [PMID: 25890163 PMCID: PMC4396561 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-015-0019-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2014] [Revised: 02/16/2015] [Accepted: 02/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Introduction Tumor necrosis factor-inducible gene 6 protein (TSG-6), one of the cytokines released by human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (hMSC), has an anti-inflammatory effect and alleviates several pathological conditions; however, the hepatoprotective potential of TSG-6 remains unclear. We investigated whether TSG-6 promoted liver regeneration in acute liver failure. Methods The immortalized hMSC (B10) constitutively over-expressing TSG-6 or empty plasmid (NC: Negative Control) were established, and either TSG-6 or NC-conditioned medium (CM) was intraperitoneally injected into mice with acute liver damage caused by CCl4. Mice were sacrificed at 3 days post-CM treatment. Results Higher expression and the immunosuppressive activity of TSG-6 were observed in CM from TSG-6-hMSC. The obvious histomorphological liver injury and increased level of liver enzymes were shown in CCl4-treated mice with or without NC-CM, whereas those observations were markedly ameliorated in TSG-6-CM-treated mice with CCl4. Ki67-positive hepatocytic cells were accumulated in the liver of the CCl4 + TSG-6 group. RNA analysis showed the decrease in both of inflammation markers, tnfα, il-1β, cxcl1 and cxcl2, and fibrotic markers, tgf-β1, α-sma and collagen α1, in the CCl4 + TSG-6 group, compared to the CCl4 or the CCl4 + NC group. Protein analysis confirmed the lower expression of TGF-β1 and α-SMA in the CCl4 + TSG-6 than the CCl4 or the CCl4 + NC group. Immunostaining for α-SMA also revealed the accumulation of the activated hepatic stellate cells in the livers of mice in the CCl4 and CCl4 + NC groups, but not in the livers of mice from the CCl4 + TSG-6 group. The cultured LX2 cells, human hepatic stellate cell line, in TSG-6-CM showed the reduced expression of fibrotic markers, tgf-β1, vimentin and collagen α1, whereas the addition of the TSG-6 antibody neutralized the inhibitory effect of TSG-6 on the activation of LX2 cells. In addition, cytoplasmic lipid drops, the marker of inactivated hepatic stellate cell, were detected in TSG-6-CM-cultured LX2 cells, only. The suppressed TSG-6 activity by TSG-6 antibody attenuated the restoration process in livers of TSG-6-CM-treated mice with CCl4. Conclusions These results demonstrated that TSG-6 contributed to the liver regeneration by suppressing the activation of hepatic stellate cells in CCl4-treated mice, suggesting the therapeutic potential of TSG-6 for acute liver failure. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13287-015-0019-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Sihyung Wang
- Department of Intergrated Biological Science, Pusan National University, 63-2 Pusandaehak-ro, Kumjeong-gu, Pusan, 609-735, Korea.
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- Department of Life Science, Sogang University, Seoul, 121-742, Korea.
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- Department of Intergrated Biological Science, Pusan National University, 63-2 Pusandaehak-ro, Kumjeong-gu, Pusan, 609-735, Korea.
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- Department of Intergrated Biological Science, Pusan National University, 63-2 Pusandaehak-ro, Kumjeong-gu, Pusan, 609-735, Korea.
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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- Department of Life Science, Sogang University, Seoul, 121-742, Korea.
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- Department of Intergrated Biological Science, Pusan National University, 63-2 Pusandaehak-ro, Kumjeong-gu, Pusan, 609-735, Korea. .,Department of Biological Sciences, Pusan National University, 63-2 Pusandaehak-ro, Kumjeong-gu, Pusan, 609-735, Korea.
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Andersson KE. Potential of stem cell treatment in detrusor dysfunction. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2015; 82-83:117-22. [PMID: 25453263 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2014.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2014] [Revised: 09/03/2014] [Accepted: 10/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The current treatments of bladder dysfunctions, such as bladder overactivity and impaired ability to empty, have limitations, and new treatment alternatives are needed. Stem cell transplantation and tissue engineering have shown promising results in preclinical studies. Stem cells were originally thought to act by differentiating into various cell types, thereby replacing damaged cells and restoring functional deficits. Even if such a mechanism cannot be excluded, the current belief is that a main action is exerted by the stem cells secreting bioactive factors that direct other stem cells to the target organ. In addition, stem cells may exert a number of other effects that can improve bladder dysfunction, since they may have antiapoptotic, antifibrotic, and immunomodulatory properties, and can induce neovascularization. Tissue engineering for bladder replacement, which has had varying success in different animal species, has reached the proof-of-concept state in humans, but recent research suggests that the present approaches may not be optimal. Further studies on new approaches, using animal models with translational predictability, seem necessary for further progress.
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The effect of extended passaging on the phenotype and osteogenic potential of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells. Mol Cell Biochem 2015; 401:155-64. [PMID: 25555467 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-014-2303-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2014] [Accepted: 12/10/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Retaining biological characteristics in the extended passaging is crucial for human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) in tissue engineering. We aimed to assess morphology, viability, MSC marker expression, and osteogenic activity of hUCSMCs after extended passaging. Passages 4 (P4) and 16 (P16) hUCMSCs displayed similar morphology and viability. The flow cytometry results showed that CD73, CD90, and CD105 were highly expressed at P1-P16. CD166 expression decreased progressively from 90 % at P2 to 61.5 % at P5 (p < 0.05), followed by stable expression through P16. Results from calcium deposition alkaline phosphatase activity and RT-PCR assay showed that both P4 and P16 hUCMSCs differentiated down an osteogenic lineage, with no significant difference in osteogenic capacity (p < 0.05). High-passage UMCSCs maintained stable expression of MSC CD markers as well as stable osteogenic activity. hUCMSCs may thus be suitable for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.
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Jeong SG, Cho GW. Trichostatin A modulates intracellular reactive oxygen species through SOD2 and FOXO1 in human bone marrow-mesenchymal stem cells. Cell Biochem Funct 2014; 33:37-43. [PMID: 25515622 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2014] [Revised: 10/18/2014] [Accepted: 11/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Engraft cells are often exposed to oxidative stress and inflammation; therefore, any factor that can provide the stem cells resistance to these stresses may yield better efficacy in stem cell therapy. Studies indicate that histone deacetylase (HDACs) inhibitors alleviate damage induced by oxidative stress. In this study, we investigated whether regulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) occurs through the HDAC inhibitor trichostatin A (TSA) in human bone marrow-mesenchymal stem cells (hBM-MSCs). Intracellular ROS levels increased following exposure to hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ), and were suppressed by TSA treatment. Levels of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2) increased following treatment with 200 nM TSA and to a lesser level at 1-5 μM TSA. Cell protective effects against oxidative stress were significantly increased in TSA-MSCs after treatment with low doses of TSA (50-500 nM) and decreased with high doses of TSA (5-10 μM). Consistent results were obtained with immunoblot analysis for caspase3. Investigation of Forkhead box O1 (FOXO1), superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2), and p53 levels to determine intracellular signaling by TSA in oxidative stress-induced MSCs demonstrated that expression of phosphorylated-FOXO1 and phosphorylated-SOD2 decreased in H2 O2 -treated MSCs while levels of p53 increased. These effects were reversed by the treatment of 200 nM TSA. These results suggest that the main function of ROS modulation by TSA is activated through SOD2 and FOXO1. Thus, optimal treatment with TSA may protect hBM-MSCs against oxidative stress.
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- Sin-Gu Jeong
- Department of Biology, College of Natural Science, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea; Department of Life Science, BK21-Plus Research Team for Bioactive Control Technology, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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Gu N, Rao C, Tian Y, Di Z, Liu Z, Chang M, Lei H. Anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic effects of mesenchymal stem cells transplantation in rat brain with cerebral ischemia. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2014; 23:2598-2606. [PMID: 25280822 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2014.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2014] [Revised: 05/29/2014] [Accepted: 05/31/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Excessive inflammation and apoptosis contribute to the pathogenesis of ischemic brain damage. Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) is considered to be a key protein complex involved in this cascade of events. The aim of the present study was to clarify the protection mechanism of the mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). METHODS Lewis rats (N = 90) were randomly assigned to three groups: (1) the sham-operated group; (2) the saline group, in which the animals underwent rat transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO, for 2 hours) and were treated with saline through the tail vein; and (3) the MSCs group, in which the animals underwent tMCAO (for 2 hours) and were infused with cultured human MSCs (4 × 10(6)/0.4 ml PBS) through the tail vein. At days 1 and 3 post-MSCs infusion, real-time PCR, and Western blot, immunohistochemical analyses were applied for tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and P-IKKβ, p53, and B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) expression levels. RESULTS TNF-α, IL-1β messenger RNA (mRNA) and P-IκB-α, P-IKKβ, p53 protein expression levels were significantly increased in the saline group compared with the sham group. However, IκB-α and Bcl-2 protein expression levels were markedly decreased in the saline group. After injection of BrdU(+) MSCs, the expression levels of TNF-α, IL-1β mRNA and P-IκB-α, P-IKKβ, p53 protein were significantly decreased. Contrary to these findings, IκB-α, Bcl-2 protein expression levels were markedly increased. In addition, we found that infarct area was significantly reduced in MSCs group. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that MSCs' neuroprotection is attributable to its anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic effect through inhibition of NF-κB.
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- Naibing Gu
- Department of Neurology, The Central Hospital of Xi'an, Xi'an, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The Central Hospital of Xi'an, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Central Hospital of Xi'an, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Central Hospital of Xi'an, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Central Hospital of Xi'an, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Central Hospital of Xi'an, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Central Hospital of Xi'an, Xi'an, China
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Zhu X, Wang X, Cao G, Liu F, Yang Y, Li X, Zhang Y, Mi Y, Liu J, Zhang L. Stem cell properties and neural differentiation of sheep amniotic epithelial cells. Neural Regen Res 2014; 8:1210-9. [PMID: 25206415 PMCID: PMC4107608 DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5374.2013.13.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2012] [Accepted: 04/13/2013] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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This study was designed to verify the stem cell properties of sheep amniotic epithelial cells and their capacity for neural differentiation. Immunofluorescence microscopy and reverse transcription-PCR revealed that the sheep amniotic epithelial cells were positive for the embryonic stem cell marker proteins SSEA-1, SSEA-3, SSEA-4, TRA-1-60 and TRA-1-81, and the totipotency-associated genes Oct-4, Sox-2 and Rex-1, but negative for Nanog. Amniotic epithelial cells expressed β-III-tubulin, glial fibrillary acidic protein, nestin and microtubule-associated protein-2 at 28 days after induction with serum-free neurobasal-A medium containing B-27. Thus, sheep amniotic epithelial cells could differentiate into neurons expressing β-III-tubulin and microtubule-associated protein-2, and glial-like cells expressing glial fibrillary acidic protein, under specific conditions.
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- Xuemin Zhu
- Veterinary Medicine College of Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China ; College of Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, Henan Province, China
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- Veterinary Medicine College of Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- Veterinary Medicine College of Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- College of Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, Henan Province, China
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- Veterinary Medicine College of Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- Liaoning Center for Animal Epidemic Disease Control and Prevention, Shenyang 110164, Liaoning Province, China
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- College of Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, Henan Province, China
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- Veterinary Medicine College of Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- Veterinary Medicine College of Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- Veterinary Medicine College of Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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Jung KH, Han DMR, Jeong SG, Choi MR, Chai YG, Cho GW. Proteomic analysis reveals KRIT1 as a modulator for the antioxidant effects of valproic acid in human bone-marrow mesenchymal stromal cells. Drug Chem Toxicol 2014; 38:286-92. [PMID: 25203678 DOI: 10.3109/01480545.2014.951762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Valproic acid (VPA) protects human bone marrow-mesenchymal stromal cells (hBM-MSCs) against oxidative stress and improves their migratory ability through increasing the secretion of trophic factors. This suggests that VPA may be an excellent candidate for improving stem cell function. However, the molecular mechanisms of VPA in BM-MSCs are not known. In this study, we used a proteomic approach to investigate VPA-associated targets under oxidative stress conditions. Krev/Rap1 interaction Trapped-1 (KRIT1), a modulator for the homeostasis of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), was identified as a target protein by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) analyses. The up-regulation of KRIT1 and its target proteins (SOD2 and FoxO1) with VPA treatment of hBM-MSCs was revealed by qPCR and immunoblot analysis. Damage from oxidative stress was reduced in VPA-pretreated BM-MSCs, which was also confirmed by qPCR and immunoblot analysis. In addition, increased in intracellular ROS by H2O2 were also reduced by VPA pretreatment in BM-MSCs. This suggests that VPA reduces intracellular ROS level by the modulation of KRIT1 and its correlated proteins, FoxO1, SOD2, and cyclin D1. Thus, this study is the first to provide evidence that VPA modulates KRIT1 and intracellular ROS in BM-MSCs.
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- Kyoung Hwa Jung
- Department of Molecular and Life Science, Hanyang University , Ansan, Gyeonggi-Do , Korea
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Allers C, Jones JA, Lasala GP, Minguell JJ. Mesenchymal stem cell therapy for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: signals for hope? Regen Med 2014; 9:637-47. [DOI: 10.2217/rme.14.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Based on the distinctive cellular, molecular and immunomodulatory traits of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), it has been postulated that these cells may play a critical role in regenerative medicine. In addition to the participation of MSC in the repair of mesodermal-derived tissues (bone, cartilage), robust data have suggested that MSC may also play a reparative role in conditions involving damage of cells of ectodermal origin. The above content has been supported by the capability of MSC to differentiate into neuron-like cells as well as by a competence to generate a ‘neuroprotective’ environment. In turn, several preclinical studies have put forward the concept that MSC therapy may represent an option for the treatment of several neurological disorders and injuries, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. We expect that the above foundations, which have inspired this review, may result in the founding of an effective and/or palliative therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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- Carolina Allers
- TCA Cellular Therapy, LLC, 101 Judge Tanner Blvd, Suite 502, Covington, LA 70433, USA
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- TCA Cellular Therapy, LLC, 101 Judge Tanner Blvd, Suite 502, Covington, LA 70433, USA
- School of Nursing, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA 70402, USA
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- TCA Cellular Therapy, LLC, 101 Judge Tanner Blvd, Suite 502, Covington, LA 70433, USA
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- TCA Cellular Therapy, LLC, 101 Judge Tanner Blvd, Suite 502, Covington, LA 70433, USA
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Adami R, Scesa G, Bottai D. Stem cell transplantation in neurological diseases: improving effectiveness in animal models. Front Cell Dev Biol 2014; 2:17. [PMID: 25364724 PMCID: PMC4206985 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2014.00017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2014] [Accepted: 04/22/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Neurological diseases afflict a growing proportion of the human population. There are two reasons for this: first, the average age of the population (especially in the industrialized world) is increasing, and second, the diagnostic tools to detect these pathologies are now more sophisticated and can be used on a higher percentage of the population. In many cases, neurological disease has a pharmacological treatment which, as in the case of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Epilepsy, and Multiple Sclerosis can reduce the symptoms and slow down the course of the disease but cannot reverse its effects or heal the patient. In the last two decades the transplantation approach, by means of stem cells of different origin, has been suggested for the treatment of neurological diseases. The choice of slightly different animal models and the differences in methods of stem cell preparation make it difficult to compare the results of transplantation experiments. Moreover, the translation of these results into clinical trials with human subjects is difficult and has so far met with little success. This review seeks to discuss the reasons for these difficulties by considering the differences between human and animal cells (including isolation, handling and transplantation) and between the human disease model and the animal disease model.
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- Raffaella Adami
- Department of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Milan Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Milan Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Milan Milan, Italy
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Mesenchymal stem cells, neural lineage potential, heparan sulfate proteoglycans and the matrix. Dev Biol 2014; 388:1-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ydbio.2014.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2013] [Revised: 01/08/2014] [Accepted: 01/30/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Comparison of different protocols for neural differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells. Mol Biol Rep 2014; 41:1713-21. [DOI: 10.1007/s11033-014-3020-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2013] [Accepted: 01/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Chan-Il C, Young-Don L, Heejaung K, Kim SH, Suh-Kim H, Kim SS. Neural induction with neurogenin 1 enhances the therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells in an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mouse model. Cell Transplant 2013; 22:855-70. [PMID: 22472631 DOI: 10.3727/096368912x637019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterized by progressive dysfunction and degeneration of motor neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). In the absence of effective drug treatments for ALS, stem cell treatment has emerged as a candidate therapy for this disease. To date, however, there is no consensus protocol that stipulates stem cell types, transplantation timing, or frequency. Using an ALS mouse model carrying a high copy number of a mutant human superoxide dismutase-1 (SOD1)(G93A) transgene, we investigated the effect of neural induction on the innate therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in relation to preclinical transplantation parameters. In our study, the expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) was elevated in the ALS mouse spinal cord. Neural induction of MSCs with neurogenin 1 (Ngn1) upregulated the expression level of the MCP-1 receptor, CCR2, and enhanced the migration activity toward MCP-1 in vitro. Ngn1-expressing MSCs (MSCs-Ngn1) showed a corresponding increase in tropism to the CNS after systemic transplantation in ALS mice. Notably, MSCs-Ngn1 delayed disease onset if transplanted during preonset ages,whereas unprocessed MSCs failed to do so. If transplanted near the onset ages, a single treatment with MSCs-Ngn1 was sufficient to enhance motor functions during the symptomatic period (15–17 weeks), whereas unprocessed MSCs required repeated transplantation to achieve similar levels of motor function improvement. Our data indicate that systemically transplanted MSCs-Ngn1 can migrate to the CNS and exert beneficial effects on host neural cells for an extended period of time through paracrine functions, suggesting a potential benefit of neural induction of transplanted MSCs in long-term treatment of ALS.
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- Choi Chan-Il
- Department of Anatomy, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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Lee JJ, Jeong HJ, Kim MK, Wee WR, Lee WW, Kim SU, Sung C, Yang YH. CD39-mediated effect of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells on the human Th17 cell function. Purinergic Signal 2013; 10:357-65. [PMID: 24043462 PMCID: PMC4040175 DOI: 10.1007/s11302-013-9385-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2013] [Accepted: 08/16/2013] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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This study investigated the immune-modulatory effects of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) on human Th17 cell function through the CD39-mediated adenosine-producing pathway. The suppressive effects of hBMSCs were evaluated by assessing their effects on the proliferation of Th17 cells and the secretion of interferon (IFN)-γ and interleukin (IL)-17A by Th17 cells with or without anti-CD39 treatment. Changes in CD39 and CD73 expression on the T cells with or without co-culture of hBMSCs were evaluated by flow cytometry. hBMSCs effectively suppressed the proliferation of Th17 cells and the secretion of both IL-17A and IFN-γ from Th17 cells using by both flow cytometry and ELISA, while anti-CD39 treatment significantly reduced the inhibitory effects of hBMSCs on the proliferation and secretion of the Th17 cells. The hBMSCs induced increased expression of the CD39 and CD73 on T cells correlated with the suppressive function of hBMSCs, which was accompanied by increased adenosine production. Our data suggests that hBMSCs can effectively suppress immune responses of the Th17 cells via the CD39-CD73-mediated adenosine-producing pathway.
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- Jong Joo Lee
- />Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-799 South Korea
- />Laboratory of Ocular Regenerative Medicine and Immunology, Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, South Korea
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- />Laboratory of Ocular Regenerative Medicine and Immunology, Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, South Korea
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- />Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-799 South Korea
- />Laboratory of Ocular Regenerative Medicine and Immunology, Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, South Korea
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- />Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-799 South Korea
- />Laboratory of Ocular Regenerative Medicine and Immunology, Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, South Korea
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- />Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- />Medical Research Institute, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- />Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Canada
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- />Interdisciplinary Program of Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- />Department of Microbial Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
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Kim JH, Lee SR, Song YS, Lee HJ. Stem cell therapy in bladder dysfunction: where are we? And where do we have to go? BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2013; 2013:930713. [PMID: 24151627 PMCID: PMC3787556 DOI: 10.1155/2013/930713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2013] [Revised: 08/07/2013] [Accepted: 08/07/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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To date, stem cell therapy for the bladder has been conducted mainly on an experimental basis in the areas of bladder dysfunction. The therapeutic efficacy of stem cells was originally thought to be derived from their ability to differentiate into various cell types. Studies about stem cell therapy for bladder dysfunction have been limited to an experimental basis and have been less focused than bladder regeneration. Bladder dysfunction was listed in MESH as "urinary bladder neck obstruction", "urinary bladder, overactive", and "urinary bladder, neurogenic". Using those keywords, several articles were searched and studied. The bladder dysfunction model includes bladder outlet obstruction, cryoinjured, diabetes, ischemia, and spinal cord injury. Adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs), bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs), and skeletal muscle derived stem cells (SkMSCs) are used for transplantation to treat bladder dysfunction. The main mechanisms of stem cells to reconstitute or restore bladder dysfunction are migration, differentiation, and paracrine effects. The aim of this study is to review the stem cell therapy for bladder dysfunction and to provide the status of stem cell therapy for bladder dysfunction.
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- Jae Heon Kim
- Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang School of Medicine, Seoul 140-743, Republic of Korea
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- National Primate Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Ochang 363-883, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang School of Medicine, Seoul 140-743, Republic of Korea
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- Medical Research Institute, Chung-Ang School of Medicine, Seoul 156-756, Republic of Korea
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Glavaski-Joksimovic A, Bohn MC. Mesenchymal stem cells and neuroregeneration in Parkinson's disease. Exp Neurol 2013; 247:25-38. [DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2013.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2013] [Accepted: 03/14/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Wang H, Nagai A, Sheikh AM, Liang XY, Yano S, Mitaki S, Ishibashi Y, Kobayashi S, Kim SU, Yamaguchi S. Human mesenchymal stem cell transplantation changes proinflammatory gene expression through a nuclear factor-κB-dependent pathway in a rat focal cerebral ischemic model. J Neurosci Res 2013; 91:1440-9. [PMID: 23996632 DOI: 10.1002/jnr.23267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2013] [Revised: 05/20/2013] [Accepted: 06/01/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Previous studies have demonstrated the immunomodulatory functions of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in cerebral ischemic rats. However, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of MSC transplantation on transcriptional regulations of proinflammatory genes in cerebral ischemia. Transient ischemia was induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) in adult male Sprague-Dawley rats. After 24 hr, vehicle (PBS) or a human MSC line (B10) was transplanted intravenously. The neurological deficits, infarct volume, cellular accumulations, and gene expression changes were monitored by means of behavior tests, MRI, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, laser capture microdissection, and real-time PCR. In the core area of the B10 transplantation group, the number of ED1-positive macrophage/microglia was decreased compared with the PBS group. In the core, nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) was decreased, although CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein β was not changed; both were expressed mainly in ED1-positive macrophage/microglia. Likewise, mRNAs of NF-κB-dependent genes including interleukin-1β, MCP-1, and inducible nitric oxide synthase were decreased in ED1-positive and Iba-1-positive macrophage/microglia in the B10 transplantation group. Moreover, upstream receptors of the NF-κB pathway, including CD40 and Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), were decreased. Immunofluorescence results showed that, in the B10 transplantation group, the percentages of NF-κB-positive, CD40-positive, and TLR2-positive cells were decreased in ED1-positive macrophage/microglia. Furthermore, NF-κB-positive cells in the CD40- or TLR2-expressing cell population were decreased in the B10 transplantation group. This study demonstrates that B10 transplantation inhibits NF-κB activation, possibly through inhibition of CD40 and TLR2, which might be responsible for the inhibition of proinflammatory gene expression in macrophage/microglia in the infarct lesion.
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- Hui Wang
- Department of Neurology, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Japan
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