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Shimizu Y, Honda E, Sasaki N, Takada M, Yoshida T, Motomura K. Association between underweight, serum albumin levels, and height loss in the Japanese male population: a retrospective study. J Physiol Anthropol 2024; 43:15. [PMID: 38802949 PMCID: PMC11129465 DOI: 10.1186/s40101-024-00362-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous study has shown that height loss (defined as the highest quartile of height loss per year) was inversely associated with serum albumin levels. Furthermore, comparatively healthy hyponutrition has been linked with being underweight; as such, underweight might be inversely associated with serum albumin levels and positively associated with height loss. METHODS To clarify the associations between serum albumin level, underweight status, and height loss, we conducted a retrospective study of 8,096 men over 4.0 years (median). RESULTS Serum albumin level at baseline was inversely associated with being underweight (body mass index [BMI]: < 18.5 kg/m2) at baseline and height loss. The known cardiovascular risk factor adjusted odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of underweight at baseline and of height loss for 1 standard deviation increment of serum albumin (0.28 g/dL) was 0.79 (0.70, 0.90) and 0.84 (0.80, 0.88). Underweight was also shown to be positively associated with height loss: with the reference of normal-low weight (BMI: 18.5-22.9 kg/m2), the adjusted OR (95% CI) was 1.60 (1.21, 2.10). CONCLUSION Comparative healthy hyponutrition, which is related to low serum albumin levels and being underweight, is a significant risk factor for height loss among Japanese men. These results help to clarify the mechanisms underlying height loss.
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- Yuji Shimizu
- Epidemiology Section, Division of Public Health, Osaka Institute of Public Health, Osaka, Japan.
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- Epidemiology Section, Division of Public Health, Osaka Institute of Public Health, Osaka, Japan
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- Epidemiology Section, Division of Public Health, Osaka Institute of Public Health, Osaka, Japan
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- Epidemiology Section, Division of Public Health, Osaka Institute of Public Health, Osaka, Japan
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- Epidemiology Section, Division of Public Health, Osaka Institute of Public Health, Osaka, Japan
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- Epidemiology Section, Division of Public Health, Osaka Institute of Public Health, Osaka, Japan
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Shimizu Y. Progression of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Partly Indicates the Prevention of Hypertension among Older Individuals in the General Population. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1588. [PMID: 37511963 PMCID: PMC10381883 DOI: 10.3390/life13071588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Structural atherosclerosis, as evaluated by carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), is reported to be positively associated with hypertension. However, angiogenesis, which plays an important role in the progression of structural atherosclerosis, prevents hypertension by reducing peripheral vascular resistance. These associations evoke a contradiction: characteristics associated with the progression of structural atherosclerosis, which is related to hypertension, might prevent hypertension. To clarify novel mechanisms underlying the association between structural atherosclerosis and hypertension, multifaceted analyses are necessary. We performed several epidemiological studies based on this concept. This study summarizes those epidemiological studies and adds some discussion. Studies focusing on circulating CD34-positive cells, single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), SNPs in BRACA1-associated protein (BRAP), platelets, human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1), and SNPs in aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) have shown that active endothelial repair, which leads to the progression of structural atherosclerosis, helps prevent hypertension. These associations indicate that the progression of structural atherosclerosis could act as a marker of angiogenesis, which reduces peripheral vascular resistance. In general, a positive association between structural atherosclerosis and hypertension has been reported. However, the progression of structural atherosclerosis could act as a marker of activity that prevents hypertension via reductions in peripheral vascular resistance.
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- Yuji Shimizu
- Epidemiology Section, Division of Public Health, Osaka Institute of Public Health, Osaka 537-0025, Japan
- Department of General Medicine, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki 852-8501, Japan
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Lee CS, Jeon OH, Han SB, Jang KM. Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Enhanced Healing of the Medial Collateral Ligament of the Knee Joint. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59040725. [PMID: 37109683 PMCID: PMC10146272 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59040725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of the major supporting ligaments of the knee joint, and MCL injuries are common where excessive valgus loading is applied to the knee joint. Although most MCL injuries can be treated conservatively, healing of the MCL can take several weeks to months. Furthermore, once injured, the biomechanical properties of the healed MCL differ from those of the native MCL, resulting in an increased risk of re-injury and chronic remnant symptoms. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), owing to their therapeutic potential, have been investigated in various musculoskeletal injuries, and some preclinical studies regarding MSC-based approaches in MCL injuries have shown promising results. Despite satisfactory results in preclinical studies, there is still a lack of clinical studies in the orthopedic literature. This article describes the basic knowledge of the MCL, standard treatments for MCL injuries, and recent studies regarding the application of MSCs for enhanced healing of the MCL. MSC-based approaches are expected to be a potential therapeutic option for enhanced healing of the MCL in the future.
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- Chul-Soo Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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Shimizu Y, Yamanashi H, Kitamura M, Miyata J, Nonaka F, Nakamichi S, Saito T, Nagata Y, Maeda T. Association between periodontitis and chronic kidney disease by functional atherosclerosis status among older Japanese individuals: A cross-sectional study. J Clin Periodontol 2023; 50:430-439. [PMID: 36415174 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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AIM This study aimed to clarify the influence of functional atherosclerosis on the association between periodontitis and chronic kidney disease (CKD). MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study of 998 older Japanese individuals aged 60-99 years who participated in an oral health check-up was conducted. Early and advanced periodontitis were defined as periodontal pocket depth of 4.0-5.9 mm and ≥6.0 mm, respectively. Functional atherosclerosis was defined as cardio-ankle vascular index ≥9.0. RESULTS Of the 998 study participants, 238 (23.8%) had CKD. No significant associations between periodontitis and CKD were observed in participants without functional atherosclerosis. After adjusting for known cardiovascular risk factors, the odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval [CI]) was 1.31 (0.81-2.11) for early periodontitis and 0.74 (0.41-1.34) for advanced periodontitis. Significant positive associations were observed for participants with functional atherosclerosis; the adjusted ORs (95% CIs) were 1.76 (1.04-3.01) for early periodontitis and 1.95 (1.05-3.63) for advanced periodontitis. CONCLUSIONS A significant positive association between periodontitis and CKD was established for older participants with functional atherosclerosis. No significant associations were observed for those without functional atherosclerosis. These results can help clarify the influence of periodontitis on systemic circulation.
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- Yuji Shimizu
- Department of General Medicine, Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases Prevention, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
- Leading Medical Research Core Unit, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Oral Health, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Islands and Community Medicine, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Islands and Community Medicine, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
- Nagasaki University Health Center, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Leading Medical Research Core Unit, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Oral Health, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Leading Medical Research Core Unit, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Community Medicine, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
- Leading Medical Research Core Unit, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Islands and Community Medicine, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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Shimizu Y. Mechanism underlying vascular remodeling in relation to circulating CD34-positive cells among older Japanese men. Sci Rep 2022; 12:21823. [PMID: 36528703 PMCID: PMC9759540 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26089-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Development of structural atherosclerosis, an established cardiovascular risk factor, requires hematopoietic stem cells known as CD34-positive cells. However, an inverse association between circulating CD34-positive cell count and cardiovascular disease has been reported. These studies evoke a contradiction: characteristics associated with a low risk of developing structural atherosclerosis are also associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease. To clarify the mechanisms underlying vascular remodeling, we conducted several epidemiological studies of Japanese men aged 60 to 69 years who participated in annual health check-ups. The present study summarizes those epidemiological studies and adds some discussion. From the perspective of endothelial repair activity, there are significant differences between functional versus structural atherosclerosis. Aggressive endothelial repair increases both functional and structural atherosclerosis. Deficient endothelial repair related to a shortage of CD34-positive cells due to consumption furthers functional atherosclerosis but not structural atherosclerosis. Therefore, the lack of structural atherosclerosis does not always reflect a favorable condition for the endothelium. Although further investigation is necessary, the present study suggests that higher endothelial repair activity that leads to structural atherosclerosis might have a beneficial effect on vascular health among older men.
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- Yuji Shimizu
- grid.174567.60000 0000 8902 2273Department of General Medicine, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki-shi, Sakamoto 1-12-4, Nagasaki, 852-8523 Japan ,grid.416963.f0000 0004 1793 0765Department of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Osaka Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases Prevention, Osaka, Japan
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Georgiev GP, Tubbs RS, Olewnik Ł, Zielinska N, Telang M, Ananiev J, Dimitrova IN, Slavchev SA, Yordanov Y, LaPrade RF, Ruzik K, Landzhov B. A comparative study of the epiligament of the medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments in the human knee: Immunohistochemical analysis of CD 34, α-smooth muscle actin and vascular endothelial growth factor in relation to epiligament theory. Knee 2022; 39:78-90. [PMID: 36179587 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2022.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluated and compared the expression of VEGF, CD34, and α-SMA in the anterior cruciate ligaments and medial collateral ligaments in healthy human knees in order to enrich the epiligament theory regarding ligament healing after injury. METHODS Samples from the mid-substance of the anterior cruciate ligament and the medial collateral ligament of 12 fresh knee joints were used. Monoclonal antibodies against CD34, α-SMA, and VEGF were used for immunohistochemical analysis. Photomicrographs were analyzed using the ImageJ software. RESULTS The epiligament of the anterior cruciate ligament showed slightly higher expression of CD34, α-SMA, and VEGF than the epiligament of the medial collateral ligament. Overall, among the tested markers, α-SMA expression was most pronounced in anterior cruciate ligament epiligament images and CD34 dominated in medial collateral ligament epiligament images. The intensity of DAB staining for CD34, α-SMA, and VEGF was higher in vascular areas of the epiligament than in epiligament connective tissue. CONCLUSIONS The results illustrate that CD34, α-SMA, and VEGF are expressed in the human epiligament. The differences between the epiligament of the investigated ligaments and the fact that CD34, α-SMA, and VEGF, which are known to have a definite role in ligament healing, are predominantly expressed in the main vascular part of the ligament-epiligament complex enlarge the existing epiligament theory. Future investigations regarding better ligament healing should not overlook the epiligament tissue.
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- Georgi P Georgiev
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Queen Giovanna - ISUL, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, Grenada; Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA; Department of Neurology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA; Department of Structural and Cellular Biology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA; Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of General and Clinical Pathology, Trakia University, Faculty of Medicine, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital 'St. Ekaterina', Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria
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- University Hospital of Orthopedics 'Prof. B. Boychev', Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Effectiveness of Focused Shockwave Therapy versus Radial Shockwave Therapy for Noncalcific Rotator Cuff Tendinopathies: A Randomized Clinical Trial. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:6687094. [PMID: 33506031 PMCID: PMC7811429 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6687094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background The superiority of focused shockwave therapy (F-SWT) versus radial shockwave therapy (R-SWT) for treating noncalcific rotator cuff tendinopathies remains controversial. This study is aimed at comparing the effectiveness of F-SWT versus R-SWT for the management of noncalcific rotator cuff tendinopathies. Methods A total of 46 patients affected by noncalcific rotator cuff tendinopathies were randomly divided into 2 groups of 23 individuals. Patients in group A received 4 sessions of F-SWT, while patients in group B were treated by 4 sessions of R-SWT. In each session, mean energy flux density (EFD) for F-SW 3000 shots was 0.09 ± 0.018 mJ/mm2 with 5.1 ± 0.5 Hz, while average pressure for R-SW 3000 shots was 4.0 ± 0.35 bar with 3.2 ± 0.0 Hz. Pain level and shoulder function were assessed with the numerical rating scale (NRS) and Constant-Murley Scale (CMS). The primary endpoint was the change in the mean NRS pain score from baseline to 24 weeks after the intervention. Secondary endpoints were changes in the mean NRS pain scores at all other follow-up points, changes in the mean CMS scores, and radiographic findings. Results There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding NRS pain score and CMS score within 24 weeks after intervention (all p > 0.05). However, F-SWT resulted in significantly lower NRS compared with R-SWT at 24 weeks and 48 weeks after treatment (2.7 ± 1.0 vs. 4.5 ± 1.2 and 1.4 ± 1.0 vs. 3.0 ± 0.8, respectively, all p < 0.001). Similar results were found in CMS changes and radiographic findings. Conclusions Both F-SWT and R-SWT are effective in patients with noncalcific rotator cuff tendinopathy. F-SWT proved to be significantly superior to R-SWT at long-term follow-up (more than 24 weeks). This trial is registered with ChiCTR1900022932.
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Use of Biologics for Knee Collateral Ligament Injuries. Can We Heal Them Faster? OPER TECHN SPORT MED 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.otsm.2020.150760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Javanshir S, Younesi Soltani F, Dowlati G, Parham A, Naderi-Meshkin H. Induction of tenogenic differentiation of equine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells by platelet-derived growth factor-BB and growth differentiation factor-6. Mol Biol Rep 2020; 47:6855-6862. [PMID: 32875433 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-05742-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Revised: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Managing tendon healing process is complicated mainly due to the limited regeneration capacity of tendon tissue. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have potential applications in regenerative medicine and have been considered for tendon repair and regeneration. This study aimed to evaluate the capacity of equine adipose tissue-derived cells (eASCs) to differentiate into tenocytes in response to platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB) and growth differentiation factor-6 (GDF-6) in vitro. Frozen characterized eASCS of 3 mares were thawed and the cells were expanded in basic culture medium (DMEM supplemented with 10% FBS). The cells at passage 5 were treated for 14 days in different conditions including: (1) control group in basic culture medium (CM), (2) induction medium as IM (CM containing L-prolin, and ascorbic acid (AA)) supplemented with PDGF-BB (20 ng/ml), (3) IM supplemented with GDF-6 (20 ng/ml), and (4) IM supplemented with PDGF-BB and GDF-6. At the end of culture period (14th day), tenogenic differentiation was evaluated. Sirius Red staining was used to assess collagen production, and H&E was used for assessing cell morphology. mRNA levels of collagen type 1 (colI), scleraxis (SCX), and Mohawk (MKX), as tenogenic markers, were analyzed using real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). H&E staining showed a stretching and spindle shape (tenocyte-like) cells in all treated groups compared to unchanged from of cells in control groups. Also, Sirius red staining data showed a significant increase in collagen production in all treated groups compared with the control group. MKX expression was significantly increased in PDGF-BB and mixed groups and COLI expression was significantly increased only in PDGF-BB group. In conclusion, our results showed that PDGF-BB and GDF-6 combination could induce tenogenic differentiation in eASCs. These in vitro findings could be useful for cell therapy in equine regenerative medicine.
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- Shabnam Javanshir
- Division of Physiology, Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Division of Physiology, Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Division of Physiology, Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Division of Physiology, Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
- Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Research Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Azadi Square, Mashhad, 9177948974, Iran.
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- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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Leong NL, Kator JL, Clemens TL, James A, Enamoto-Iwamoto M, Jiang J. Tendon and Ligament Healing and Current Approaches to Tendon and Ligament Regeneration. J Orthop Res 2020; 38:7-12. [PMID: 31529731 PMCID: PMC7307866 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Ligament and tendon injuries are common problems in orthopedics. There is a need for treatments that can expedite nonoperative healing or improve the efficacy of surgical repair or reconstruction of ligaments and tendons. Successful biologically-based attempts at repair and reconstruction would require a thorough understanding of normal tendon and ligament healing. The inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling phases, and the cells involved in tendon and ligament healing will be reviewed. Then, current research efforts focusing on biologically-based treatments of ligament and tendon injuries will be summarized, with a focus on stem cells endogenous to tendons and ligaments. Statement of clinical significance: This paper details mechanisms of ligament and tendon healing, as well as attempts to apply stem cells to ligament and tendon healing. Understanding of these topics could lead to more efficacious therapies to treat ligament and tendon injuries. © 2019 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 38:7-12, 2020.
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- Natalie L Leong
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Maryland, 10 N. Greene St., Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
- Department of Surgery, Baltimore VA Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Maryland, 10 N. Greene St., Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Maryland, 10 N. Greene St., Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Maryland, 10 N. Greene St., Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Maryland, 10 N. Greene St., Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
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Baldwin M, Snelling S, Dakin S, Carr A. Augmenting endogenous repair of soft tissues with nanofibre scaffolds. J R Soc Interface 2019; 15:rsif.2018.0019. [PMID: 29695606 DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2018.0019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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As our ability to engineer nanoscale materials has developed we can now influence endogenous cellular processes with increasing precision. Consequently, the use of biomaterials to induce and guide the repair and regeneration of tissues is a rapidly developing area. This review focuses on soft tissue engineering, it will discuss the types of biomaterial scaffolds available before exploring physical, chemical and biological modifications to synthetic scaffolds. We will consider how these properties, in combination, can provide a precise design process, with the potential to meet the requirements of the injured and diseased soft tissue niche. Finally, we frame our discussions within clinical trial design and the regulatory framework, the consideration of which is fundamental to the successful translation of new biomaterials.
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- Mathew Baldwin
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Ueha T, Oe K, Miwa M, Hasegawa T, Koh A, Nishimoto H, Lee SY, Niikura T, Kurosaka M, Kuroda R, Sakai Y. Increase in carbon dioxide accelerates the performance of endurance exercise in rats. J Physiol Sci 2018; 68:463-470. [PMID: 28601950 PMCID: PMC10717130 DOI: 10.1007/s12576-017-0548-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2016] [Accepted: 05/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Endurance exercise generates CO2 via aerobic metabolism; however, its role remains unclear. Exogenous CO2 by transcutaneous delivery promotes muscle fibre-type switching to increase endurance power in skeletal muscles. Here we determined the performance of rats running in activity wheels with/without transcutaneous CO2 exposure to clarify its effect on endurance exercise and recovery from muscle fatigue. Rats were randomised to control, training and CO2 groups. Endurance exercise included activity-wheel running with/without transcutaneous CO2 delivery. Running performance was measured after exercise initiation. We also analysed changes in muscle weight and muscle fibres in the tibialis anterior muscle. Running performance improved over the treatment period in the CO2 group, with a concomitant switch in muscle fibres to slow-type. The mitochondrial DNA content and capillary density in the CO2 group increased. CO2 was beneficial for performance and muscle development during endurance exercise: it may enhance recovery from fatigue and support anabolic metabolism in skeletal muscles.
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- Takeshi Ueha
- Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
- NeoChemir Inc, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Hospital, Awaji, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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Lebaschi A, Nakagawa Y, Wada S, Cong GT, Rodeo SA. Tissue-specific endothelial cells: a promising approach for augmentation of soft tissue repair in orthopedics. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2018; 1410:44-56. [PMID: 29265420 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.13575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2017] [Revised: 11/12/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Biologics are playing an increasingly significant role in the practice of modern medicine and surgery in general and orthopedics in particular. Cell-based approaches are among the most important and widely used modalities in orthopedic biologics, with mesenchymal stem cells and other multi/pluripotent cells undergoing evaluation in numerous preclinical and clinical studies. On the other hand, fully differentiated endothelial cells (ECs) have been found to perform critical roles in homeostasis of visceral tissues through production of an adaptive panel of so-called "angiocrine factors." This newly discovered function of ECs renders them excellent candidates for novel approaches in cell-based biologics. Here, we present a review of the role of ECs and angiocrine factors in some visceral tissues, followed by an overview of current cell-based approaches and a discussion of the potential applications of ECs in soft tissue repair.
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- Amir Lebaschi
- Orthopedic Soft Tissue Research Program, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Orthopedic Soft Tissue Research Program, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Orthopedic Soft Tissue Research Program, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Orthopedic Soft Tissue Research Program, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Orthopedic Soft Tissue Research Program, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York.,Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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Narayanan G, Bhattacharjee M, Nair LS, Laurencin CT. Musculoskeletal Tissue Regeneration: the Role of the Stem Cells. REGENERATIVE ENGINEERING AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s40883-017-0036-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The Use of Endothelial Progenitor Cells for the Regeneration of Musculoskeletal and Neural Tissues. Stem Cells Int 2017; 2017:1960804. [PMID: 28458693 PMCID: PMC5387841 DOI: 10.1155/2017/1960804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2016] [Accepted: 03/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) derived from bone marrow and blood can differentiate into endothelial cells and promote neovascularization. In addition, EPCs are a promising cell source for the repair of various types of vascularized tissues and have been used in animal experiments and clinical trials for tissue repair. In this review, we focused on the kinetics of endogenous EPCs during tissue repair and the application of EPCs or stem cell populations containing EPCs for tissue regeneration in musculoskeletal and neural tissues including the bone, skeletal muscle, ligaments, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. EPCs can be mobilized from bone marrow and recruited to injured tissue to contribute to neovascularization and tissue repair. In addition, EPCs or stem cell populations containing EPCs promote neovascularization and tissue repair through their differentiation to endothelial cells or tissue-specific cells, the upregulation of growth factors, and the induction and activation of endogenous stem cells. Human peripheral blood CD34(+) cells containing EPCs have been used in clinical trials of bone repair. Thus, EPCs are a promising cell source for the treatment of musculoskeletal and neural tissue injury.
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Mori HM, Kawanami H, Kawahata H, Aoki M. Wound healing potential of lavender oil by acceleration of granulation and wound contraction through induction of TGF-β in a rat model. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2016; 16:144. [PMID: 27229681 PMCID: PMC4880962 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1128-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2015] [Accepted: 05/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background Although previous studies have suggested that lavender oil promote wound healing, no study has examined the molecular mechanisms of its effect. In this study, we investigated the effect of lavender oil on various steps of wound healing and its molecular mechanism, focusing on transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β). Methods Circular full-thickness skin wounds were produced on rats. Control solution or lavender oil was topically applied to the wounds on alternating days for 14 days. Results The area of wounds topically treated with lavender oil was significantly decreased as compared to that of wounds of control rats at 4, 6, 8, and 10 days after wounding. Topical application of lavender oil induced expression of type I and III collagen at 4 days after wounding, accompanied by an increased number of fibroblasts, which synthesize collagen. Induced expression of type III collagen by topical application of lavender oil was reduced to control level at 7 days after wounding although increased expression of type I collagen still continued even at 7 days, suggesting rapid collagen replacement from type III to type I in wounds treated with lavender oil. Importantly, expression of TGF-β in wounds treated with lavender oil was significantly increased as compared to control. Moreover, an increased number of myofibroblasts was observed in wounds treated with lavender oil at 4 days after wounding, suggesting promotion of differentiation of fibroblasts through induction of TGF-β, which is needed for wound contraction. Conclusion This study demonstrated that topical application of lavender oil promoted collagen synthesis and differentiation of fibroblasts, accompanied by up-regulation of TGF-β. These data suggest that lavender oil has the potential to promote wound healing in the early phase by acceleration of formation of granulation tissue, tissue remodeling by collagen replacement and wound contraction through up-regulation of TGF-β. The beneficial effect of lavender oil on wound healing may raise the possibility of new approaches as complementary treatment besides conventional therapy.
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Hanhan S, Ejzenberg A, Goren K, Saba F, Suki Y, Sharon S, Shilo D, Waxman J, Spitzer E, Shahar R, Atkins A, Liebergall M, Blumenfeld A, Deutsch D, Haze A. Skeletal ligament healing using the recombinant human amelogenin protein. J Cell Mol Med 2016; 20:815-24. [PMID: 26917487 PMCID: PMC4831364 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.12762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2015] [Accepted: 11/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Injuries to ligaments are common, painful and debilitating, causing joint instability and impaired protective proprioception sensation around the joint. Healing of torn ligaments usually fails to take place, and surgical replacement or reconstruction is required. Previously, we showed that in vivo application of the recombinant human amelogenin protein (rHAM+) resulted in enhanced healing of the tooth‐supporting tissues. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether amelogenin might also enhance repair of skeletal ligaments. The rat knee medial collateral ligament (MCL) was chosen to prove the concept. Full thickness tear was created and various concentrations of rHAM+, dissolved in propylene glycol alginate (PGA) carrier, were applied to the transected MCL. 12 weeks after transection, the mechanical properties, structure and composition of transected ligaments treated with 0.5 μg/μl rHAM+ were similar to the normal un‐transected ligaments, and were much stronger, stiffer and organized than control ligaments, treated with PGA only. Furthermore, the proprioceptive free nerve endings, in the 0.5 μg/μl rHAM+ treated group, were parallel to the collagen fibres similar to their arrangement in normal ligament, while in the control ligaments the free nerve endings were entrapped in the scar tissue at different directions, not parallel to the axis of the force. Four days after transection, treatment with 0.5 μg/μl rHAM+ increased the amount of cells expressing mesenchymal stem cell markers at the injured site. In conclusion application of rHAM+ dose dependently induced mechanical, structural and sensory healing of torn skeletal ligament. Initially the process involved recruitment and proliferation of cells expressing mesenchymal stem cell markers.
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- Salem Hanhan
- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Institute of Dental Sciences, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Institute of Dental Sciences, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Institute of Dental Sciences, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Institute of Dental Sciences, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Institute of Dental Sciences, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Institute of Dental Sciences, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Institute of Dental Sciences, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Institute of Dental Sciences, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hadassah - Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Kort School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Kort School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hadassah - Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Institute of Dental Sciences, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Institute of Dental Sciences, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hadassah - Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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Zhang S, Matsumoto T, Uefuji A, Matsushita T, Takayama K, Araki D, Nakano N, Nagai K, Matsuzaki T, Kuroda R, Kurosaka M. Anterior cruciate ligament remnant tissue harvested within 3-months after injury predicts higher healing potential. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2015; 16:390. [PMID: 26687109 PMCID: PMC4684911 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-015-0855-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background No study has examined the possible factors associated with different characteristics of stem-like cells derived from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) remnants. And the purpose of the study is to elucidate whether demographic factors are associated with healing potential of stem-like cells derived from the ACL remnants tissue. Methods Thirty-six ACL remnants were harvested from patients who received primary arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. Interval from injury to surgery, age, sex, and combined meniscal or chondral injuries were analyzed. Cells were isolated from remnant tissues and their healing potential was evaluated by: 1) characterization of surface markers (CD34, CD44, CD45, CD146, CD29, and Stro-1), 2) cell expansion, 3) osteogenic differentiation, and 4) endothelial differentiation. Finally, using multivariable logistic regression to evaluate the relation between demographic factors and healing potential parameters. Adjusted odds ratios (OR) were calculated, and the significant difference was set at p < 0.05. Results ACL remnant tissue harvested less than 90 days after injury predicted higher fractions of stem-like cells [CD34+ (OR = 6.043, p = 0.025), CD44 + (OR = 8.440, p = 0.011), CD45+ (OR = 16.144, p = 0.015), and CD146+ (OR = 9.246, p = 0.015)] and higher expansion potential (passage 3: OR = 9.755, p = 0.034; passage 10: OR = 33.245, p = 0.003). Regarding osteogenic differentiation, higher gene expression of Osteocalcin (OR = 22.579, p = 0.009), Alkaline phosphatase (OR = 6.527, p = 0.022), and Runt-related transcription factor 2 (OR = 5.247, p = 0.047) can also be predicted. Younger age predicted higher CD34+ levels (20 ≤ age <30 years, OR = 2.020, p = 0.027) and higher expansion potential at passage 10 (10 ≤ age <20 years, OR = 25.141, p = 0.026). There was no significant relation found between meniscal or chondral injuries and ACL healing potential. Conclusion Our results indicated that the ACL remnant tissue harvested within 3-months after injury yields higher healing potential, suggesting early surgical intervention may achieve better clinical results.
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- Shurong Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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Amar E, Snir N, Sher O, Brosh T, Khashan M, Salai M, Dolkart O. Platelet-rich plasma did not improve early healing of medial collateral ligament in rats. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2015; 135:1571-7. [PMID: 26298561 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-015-2306-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is the most frequently injured ligament of the knee. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a relatively new treatment option developed to enhance the healing response after injury to different tissue types. This study aimed at investigating whether the addition of PRP to MCL tears in rats would alter healing both biomechanically and histologically. METHODS Bilateral full-thickness tears of the MCL were surgically induced in the knees of 32 rats. Right ligament was saturated with PRP (n = 32, study group), and the left ligament was saturated with saline (n = 32, control group). The animals were killed 3 weeks later and the surgical sites were evaluated by gross inspection, biomechanically and histologically. RESULTS There was no gross difference in the mass of granulation tissue, load to failure, stiffness and displacement between the study and control groups. Histological examination by means of maturity score revealed no significant differences between the study and control groups. CONCLUSION The addition of PRP to a healing MCL did not improve any of the outcome measures in this model.
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- Eyal Amar
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizman Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizman Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizman Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Pathology Institute, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizman Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizman Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizman Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizman Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Sakti M, Nakasa T, Shoji T, Usman MA, Kawanishi Y, Hamanishi M, Yusuf I, Ochi M. Acceleration of healing of the medial collateral ligament of the knee by local administration of synthetic microRNA-210 in a rat model. ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE ARTHROSCOPY REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY 2015; 2:129-136. [PMID: 29264252 PMCID: PMC5730664 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmart.2015.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2015] [Revised: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 08/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background Injury to the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the knee joint is the most common ligament injury of the knee. Ligament healing generally takes a long time. Micro-ribonucleic acid (miRNA) is one of the noncoding RNAs and plays a crucial role in physiological function; miRNA (miR)-210 is known as a potent factor of angiogenesis, which is an important initiator of ligament healing. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of local injection of double-stranded (ds) miR-210 on the healing of the MCL of rat knee joint. Methods MCLs of Sprague-Dawley rats were cut transversely. After the fascia and skin were sutured, dsmiR-210 or control dsRNA was injected into the injured site of MCL. At 2 weeks and 4 weeks, histological analysis and immunofluorescence staining of vascular endothelial growth factor, isolectin B4, collagen type 1, and Ki67 as well as a mechanical test were performed. Analysis of complementary deoxyribonucleic acid (cDNA) microarray data was performed at 1 week. Results Histological analysis showed that parallel fibres in the injured site were organised at 2 weeks and became thicker at 4 weeks in the miR-210-treated group, whereas the injured site in controls was filled with loose fibrous tissues and was thinner than that in the miR-210-treated group. The number of blood vessels in the miR-210-treated group was significantly higher than that in controls (p < 0.05), and vascular endothelial growth factor, Ki67, and collagen type 1 in the miR-210-treated group were intensely expressed in the repaired site as compared to the control group. The mechanical test indicated that the ultimate failure load in the miR-210-treated group was significantly higher than that in the control group at 2 weeks. The cDNA microarray analysis showed significant upregulation of genes related to cell proliferation and cell differentiation, and genes involved in negative regulation of apoptosis. Conclusion This study showed that local injection of dsmiR-210 could accelerate MCL healing in rat, which is likely due to stimulation of angiogenesis at the healing site.
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- Muhammad Sakti
- University of Hasanuddin, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
- Corresponding author. Faculty of Medicine, University of Hasanuddin, Makassar. Jln. Perintis Kemerdekaan, Tamalanrea, 90000, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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- University of Hasanuddin, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Combined effect of ligament stem cells and umbilical-cord-blood-derived CD34+ cells on ligament healing. Cell Tissue Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s00441-015-2250-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Fukui T, Mifune Y, Matsumoto T, Shoji T, Kawakami Y, Kawamoto A, Ii M, Akimaru H, Kuroda T, Horii M, Yokoyama A, Alev C, Kuroda R, Kurosaka M, Asahara T. Superior Potential of CD34-Positive Cells Compared to Total Mononuclear Cells for Healing of Nonunion following Bone Fracture. Cell Transplant 2015; 24:1379-93. [DOI: 10.3727/096368914x681586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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We recently demonstrated that the local transplantation of human peripheral blood (PB) CD34+ cells, an endothelial/hematopoietic progenitor cell-rich population, contributes to fracture repair via vasculogenesis/angiogenesis and osteogenesis. Human PB mononuclear cells (MNCs) are also considered a potential cell fraction for neovascularization. We have previously shown the feasibility of human PB MNCs to enhance fracture healing. However, there is no report directly comparing the efficacy for fracture repair between CD34+ cells and MNCs. In addition, an unhealing fracture model, which does not accurately resemble a clinical setting, was used in our previous studies. To overcome these issues, we compared the capacity of human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor-mobilized PB (GM-PB) CD34+ cells and human GM-PB MNCs in a nonunion model, which more closely resembles a clinical setting. First, the effect of local transplantation of 1 × 105 GM-PB CD34+ cells (CD34+ group), 1 × 107 GM-PB MNCs (containing approximately 1 × 105 GM-PB CD34+ cells) (MNC group), and phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) (PBS group) on nonunion healing was compared. Similar augmentation of blood flow recovery at perinonunion sites was observed in the CD34+ and MNC groups. Meanwhile, a superior effect on nonunion repair was revealed by radiological, histological, and functional assessment in the CD34+ group compared with the other groups. Moreover, through in vivo and in vitro experiments, excessive inflammation induced by GM-PB MNCs was confirmed and believed to be one of the mechanisms underlying this potency difference. These results strongly suggest that local transplantation of GM-PB CD34+ cells is a practical and effective strategy for treatment of nonunion after fracture.
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- Tomoaki Fukui
- Group of Vascular Regeneration Research, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Group of Vascular Regeneration Research, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Group of Vascular Regeneration Research, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Group of Vascular Regeneration Research, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Group of Vascular Regeneration Research, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Group of Vascular Regeneration Research, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Group of Translational Stem Cell Research, Department of Pharmacology, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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- Group of Vascular Regeneration Research, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Group of Vascular Regeneration Research, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Group of Vascular Regeneration Research, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Group of Vascular Regeneration Research, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Group of Vascular Regeneration Research, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Group of Vascular Regeneration Research, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Department of Regenerative Medicine Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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Jin X, Wang F, Liu X, Liang B, Chen Z, He J, Zhang H, Zhang J. Negative Correlation of CD34+Cells with Blood-Brain Barrier Permeability following Traumatic Brain Injury in a Rat Model. Microcirculation 2014; 21:696-702. [PMID: 24894113 DOI: 10.1111/micc.12150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2014] [Accepted: 05/29/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Xuelong Jin
- Department of Physiology; Tianjin Medical University; Tianjin China
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- Department of Physiology; Tianjin Medical University; Tianjin China
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- Department of Physiology; Tianjin Medical University; Tianjin China
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- Department of Physiology; Tianjin Medical University; Tianjin China
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- Department of Physiology; Tianjin Medical University; Tianjin China
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- Liuyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine; the Affiliated Hospital to Hunan University of Chinese Medicine; Liuyang China
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- Department of Radiology; Tianjin Chest Hospital; Tianjin China
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- Department of Neurosurgery; Tianjin Medical University General Hospital; Tianjin China
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Recombinant human erythropoietin improves the neurofunctional recovery of rats following traumatic brain injury via an increase in circulating endothelial progenitor cells. Transl Stroke Res 2014; 6:50-9. [PMID: 25085436 DOI: 10.1007/s12975-014-0362-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2014] [Revised: 06/17/2014] [Accepted: 07/14/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Previous studies show that circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) promote angiogenesis, which is a process associated with improved recovery in animal models of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and that recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) plays a protective role following stroke. Thus, it was hypothesized that rhEPO would enhance recovery following brain injury in a rat model of TBI via an increase in the mobilization of EPCs and, subsequently, in angiogenesis. Flow cytometry assays using CD34- and CD133-specific antibodies were utilized to identify alterations in EPC levels, CD31 and CD34 antibody-stained brain tissue sections were used to quantify angiogenesis, and the Morris water maze (MWM) test and the modified Neurological Severity Score (mNSS) test were used to evaluate behavioral recovery. Compared with saline treatment, treatment with rhEPO significantly increased the number of circulating EPCs on days 1, 4, 7, and 14 (P < 0.05), improved spatial learning ability on days 24 and 25 (P < 0.05), and enhanced memory recovery on day 26 (P < 0.05). Moreover, rhEPO treatment decreased mNSS assessment scores on days 14, 21, and 25 (P < 0.05). There was a strong correlation between levels of circulating EPCs and CD34- and CD31-positive cells within the injured boundary zone (CD34(+) r = 0.910, P < 0.01; CD31(+) r = 0.894, P < 0.01) and the ipsilateral hippocampus (CD34(+) r = 0.841, P < 0.01; CD31(+) r = 0.835, P < 0.01). The present data demonstrate that rhEPO treatment improved functional outcomes in rats following TBI via an increase in the mobilization of EPCs and in subsequent angiogenesis.
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Uefuji A, Matsumoto T, Matsushita T, Ueha T, Zhang S, Kurosaka M, Kuroda R. Age-Related Differences in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Remnant Vascular-Derived Cells. Am J Sports Med 2014; 42:1478-86. [PMID: 24727934 DOI: 10.1177/0363546514529092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) does not heal spontaneously after injury, and patients of different ages respond differently to treatment. CD34+ stem/progenitor cells derived from the ACL remnant and associated tissues contribute to tendon-bone healing, but the relationship between age and the ACL's healing potential has not been clarified. HYPOTHESIS The ACL remnant and associated tissues from adolescent patients have more CD34+ cells, and this population of cells from younger patients exhibits a higher potential for proliferation and differentiation in vitro. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive laboratory study. METHODS Ruptured ACL remnants and associated tissues were harvested from 28 patients (mean age, 24.6 ± 1.6 years) who had undergone primary arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. Patients were divided into 3 patient groups by age: 10-19 years (teens group; n = 10), 20-29 years (20s group; n = 10), and ≥30 years (30s group; n = 8). The ACL remnant cells were characterized using fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS). Expansion potential was evaluated using population doubling (PD), and multilineage differentiation potential was assessed and compared. RESULTS The FACS analysis showed numerous CD34+ cells in the teens group compared with the 30s group (mean, 25.4% ± 7.9% vs 16.9% ± 3.9%, respectively; P = .044). The PD results indicated that the teens group had a significantly higher expansion potential than the 30s group at passage 3 (mean, 3.3 ± 0.2 vs 2.8 ± 0.2, respectively; P = .039). Young ACL remnant cells had a higher potential for osteogenic differentiation according to alkaline phosphatase activity (teens group, 169.5 ± 37.9 × 10 ng/mL vs 30s group, 64.9 ± 14.6 × 10 ng/mL; P = .029) and osteocalcin gene expression (teens group, 1.0 ± 0.25 vs 30s group, 0.39 ± 0.01; P = .01). In addition, the teens group displayed a higher differentiation potential to angiogenic lineages (acetylated low-density lipoprotein/Ulex europaeus lectin-stained cell counts) than other groups (teens group, 15.9 ± 1.9 vs 20s group, 8.9 ± 1.3 [P = .04]; teens group, 15.9 ± 1.9 vs 30s group, 7.2 ± 1.5 [P = .008]) and also tube length (teens group, 6939 ± 470 μm vs 30s group, 4119 ± 507 μm; P = .009). CONCLUSION The ACL remnants of adolescent patients had more CD34+ cells, and those cells had a higher potential for proliferation and multilineage differentiation in vitro. CLINICAL RELEVANCE During remnant-preserving or remnant-transplanted ACL reconstruction, surgeons should consider the patient's age when predicting the healing potential.
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- Atsuo Uefuji
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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Kuroda R, Matsumoto T, Kawakami Y, Fukui T, Mifune Y, Kurosaka M. Clinical impact of circulating CD34-positive cells on bone regeneration and healing. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART B-REVIEWS 2014; 20:190-9. [PMID: 24372338 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2013.0511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Failures in fracture healing after conventional autologous and allogenic bone grafting are mainly due to poor vascularization. To meet the clinical demand, recent attentions in the regeneration and repair of bone have been focused on the use of stem cells such as bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and circulating skeletal stem cells. Circulating stem cells are currently paid a lot of attention due to their ease of clinical setting and high potential for osteogenesis and angiogenesis. In this report, we focus on the first proof-of-principle experiments demonstrating the collaborative characteristics of circulating CD34(+) cells, known as endothelial and hematopoietic progenitor cell-rich population, which are capable to differentiate into both endothelial cells and osteoblasts. Transplantation of circulating CD34(+) cells provides a favorable environment for fracture healing via angiogenesis/vasculogenesis and osteogenesis, finally leading to functional recovery from fracture. Based on a series of basic studies, we performed a phase 1/2 clinical trial of autologous CD34(+) cell transplantation in patients with tibial or femoral nonunions and reported the safety and efficacy of this novel therapy. In this review, the current concepts and strategies in circulating CD34(+) cell-based therapy and its potential applications for bone repair will be highlighted.
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- Ryosuke Kuroda
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine , Kobe, Japan
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Abd El Aziz M, Abd El Nabi E, Abd El Hamid M, Sabry D, Atta H, Rahed L, Shamaa A, Mahfouz S, Taha F, Elrefaay S, Gharib D, Elsetohy KA. Endothelial progenitor cells regenerate infracted myocardium with neovascularisation development. J Adv Res 2013; 6:133-44. [PMID: 25750747 PMCID: PMC4348451 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2013.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2013] [Revised: 12/15/2013] [Accepted: 12/16/2013] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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We achieved possibility of isolation, characterization human umbilical cord blood endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), examination potency of EPCs to form new blood vessels and differentiation into cardiomyoctes in canines with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). EPCs were separated and cultured from umbilical cord blood. Their phenotypes were confirmed by uptake of double stains dioctadecyl tetramethylindocarbocyanine-labeled acetylated LDL and FITC-labeled Ulex europaeus agglutinin 1 (DILDL-UEA-1). EPCs of cord blood were counted. Human VEGFR-2 and eNOS from the cultured EPCs were assessed by qPCR. Human EPCs was transplanted intramyocardially in canines with AMI. ECG and cardiac enzymes (CK-MB and Troponin I) were measured to assess severity of cellular damage. Histopathology was done to assess neovascularisation. Immunostaining was done to detect EPCs transdifferentiation into cardiomyocytes in peri-infarct cardiac tissue. qPCR for human genes (hVEGFR-2, and eNOS) was done to assess homing and angiogenic function of transplanted EPCs. Cultured human cord blood exhibited an increased number of EPCs and significant high expression of hVEGFR-2 and eNOS genes in the culture cells. Histopathology showed increased neovascularization and immunostaining showed presence of EPCs newly differentiated into cardiomyocyte-like cells. Our findings suggested that hEPCs can mediate angiogenesis and differentiate into cardiomyoctes in canines with AMI.
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Key Words
- AMI, acute myocardial infarction
- Acute myocardial infarction
- CAG, coronary angiography
- CFU, colony forming unit
- CTO, chronic total occlusion
- Canine
- DILDL-FITC labeled UEA-11, 1′-dioctadecyl-3,3,3′,3′-tetramethylindocarbocyanine-labeled acetylated LDL (DiLDL,) and FITC-labeled Ulex europaeus agglutinin-1
- Human EPCs
- MVD, multivessel disease
- Neovascularization
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- M.T. Abd El Aziz
- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Clinical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, North Jedda, Saudi Arabia
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- Cardiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Corresponding author. Tel.: +20 1111200200.
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Clinical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh branch, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Surgery Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Nuclear Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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M2 macrophages participate in the biological tissue healing reaction to mineral trioxide aggregate. J Endod 2013; 40:379-83. [PMID: 24565656 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2013.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2013] [Revised: 10/22/2013] [Accepted: 11/05/2013] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study examined the protein and messenger RNA (mRNA) expression of molecules associated with M2 (wound healing) macrophages in mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA)-implanted rat subcutaneous tissue to elucidate the involvement of M2 macrophages in the connective tissue response to MTA. METHODS Silicone tubes containing freshly mixed MTA or a calcium hydroxide cement (Life; Kerr, Romulus, MI) were subcutaneously implanted into the backs of Wistar rats. Solid silicone rods implanted in different animals served as controls. The specimens were then double immunostained for ED1 (CD68, a general macrophage marker) and ED2 (CD163, an M2 macrophage marker). Immunostaining for CD34 (a marker for vascularization and wound healing) was also performed. Expression levels of CD34, CD163, and mannose receptor c type 1 (an M2 macrophage marker) mRNAs were determined with real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS MTA-implanted subcutaneous tissues showed significant increases in the density of ED1+ED2+ macrophages beneath the implantation site and expression levels of CD163 and MMR mRNAs compared with Life-implanted and control tissues. MTA-implanted subcutaneous tissues also showed a significant increase of CD34-immunostained areas and up-regulation of CD34 mRNAs compared with Life-implanted and control tissues. CONCLUSIONS MTA implantation induced the accumulation of M2 macrophage marker (ED2)-expressing macrophages and enhanced the expression of M2 macrophage marker genes. MTA implantation also enhanced the expression of CD34, suggesting acceleration of the healing/tissue repair process. Taken together, biological connective tissue response to MTA may involve wound healing/tissue repair processes involving M2 macrophages.
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Loghmani MT, Warden SJ. Instrument-assisted cross fiber massage increases tissue perfusion and alters microvascular morphology in the vicinity of healing knee ligaments. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2013; 13:240. [PMID: 24073942 PMCID: PMC3852802 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2013] [Accepted: 09/26/2013] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Background Ligament injuries are common clinical problems for which there are few established interventions. Instrument-assisted cross fiber massage (IACFM) was recently shown to accelerate the restoration of biomechanical properties in injured rodent knee medial collateral ligaments (MCL). The current study aimed to investigate the influence of IACFM on regional perfusion and vascularity in the vicinity of healing rodent knee MCL injuries. Methods Bilateral knee MCL injuries were induced in female Sprague–Dawley rats. Commencing 1 week post-injury, 1 minute of IACFM was introduced unilaterally 3 times/week for 3 weeks. The contralateral injured MCL served as an internal control. Regional tissue perfusion was assessed in vivo throughout healing using laser Doppler imaging, whereas regional microvascular morphology was assessed ex vivo via micro-computed tomography of vessels filled with contrast. Results IACFM had no effect on tissue perfusion when assessed immediately, or at 5, 10, 15 or 20 min following intervention (all p > 0.05). However, IACFM-treated hindlimbs had enhanced tissue perfusion when assessed 1 day following the 4th and 9th (last) treatment sessions (all p < 0.05). IACFM-treated hindlimbs also had greater perfusion when assessed 1 wk following the final treatment session (32 days post-injury) (p < 0.05). Subsequent investigation of microvascular morphology found IACFM to increase the proportion of arteriole-sized blood vessels (5.9 to <41.2 μm) in the tibial third of the ligament (p < 0.05). Conclusions These findings suggest IACFM alters regional perfusion and vascularity in the vicinity of healing rodent knee MCL injuries. This effect may contribute to the beneficial effect of IACFM observed on the recovery of knee ligament biomechanical properties following injury.
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Lee EJ, Park HW, Jeon HJ, Kim HS, Chang MS. Potentiated therapeutic angiogenesis by primed human mesenchymal stem cells in a mouse model of hindlimb ischemia. Regen Med 2013; 8:283-93. [DOI: 10.2217/rme.13.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background: Human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) are advantageous for cell-based therapy to treat ischemic diseases owing to their capacity to secrete various paracrine factors with potent angiogenic activity. Materials & methods: In this study, we describe a method to increase secreted levels of VEGF and HGF from hMSCs without genetic modification. Results: We demonstrated that transplantation of primed hMSCs into ischemic limbs led to significantly greater improvements in tissue perfusion and limb salvage by increasing capillary formation compared with nonprimed hMSCs. The primed hMSCs also exhibited greater survival in vivo and secreted human VEGF and HGF in the ischemic tissue, supporting enhanced angiogenesis and cell survival. Conclusion: These findings indicate that priming hMSCs via methods described in this study enhances secretion of critical proangiogenic factors resulting in an enhanced therapeutic effect of cells for the treatment of ischemic diseases.
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- Eun Ju Lee
- National Research Laboratory for Cardiovascular Stem Cells & IRICT, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Anatomy, School of Dentistry & Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, 28 Yeongeon-Dong, Jongno-Gu, Seoul 110-749, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Anatomy, School of Dentistry & Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, 28 Yeongeon-Dong, Jongno-Gu, Seoul 110-749, Republic of Korea
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- National Research Laboratory for Cardiovascular Stem Cells & IRICT, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- World Class University Program, Molecular Medicine & Biopharmaceutical Science, Seoul National University, IRICT, Seoul National University Hospital, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul 110-744, Republic of Korea
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- Neuroscience Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Cotransplantation with specific populations of spina bifida bone marrow stem/progenitor cells enhances urinary bladder regeneration. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2013; 110:4003-8. [PMID: 23431178 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1220764110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Spina bifida (SB) patients afflicted with myelomeningocele typically possess a neurogenic urinary bladder and exhibit varying degrees of bladder dysfunction. Although surgical intervention in the form of enterocystoplasty is the current standard of care in which to remedy the neurogenic bladder, it is still a stop-gap measure and is associated with many complications due to the use of bowel as a source of replacement tissue. Contemporary bladder tissue engineering strategies lack the ability to reform bladder smooth muscle, vasculature, and promote peripheral nerve tissue growth when using autologous populations of cells. Within the context of this study, we demonstrate the role of two specific populations of bone marrow (BM) stem/progenitor cells used in combination with a synthetic elastomeric scaffold that provides a unique and alternative means to current bladder regeneration approaches. In vitro differentiation, gene expression, and proliferation are similar among donor mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), whereas poly(1,8-octanediol-cocitrate) scaffolds seeded with SB BM MSCs perform analogously to control counterparts with regard to bladder smooth muscle wall formation in vivo. SB CD34(+) hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells cotransplanted with donor-matched MSCs cause a dramatic increase in tissue vascularization as well as an induction of peripheral nerve growth in grafted areas compared with samples not seeded with hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells. Finally, MSC/CD34(+) grafts provided the impetus for rapid urothelium regeneration. Data suggest that autologous BM stem/progenitor cells may be used as alternate, nonpathogenic cell sources for SB patient-specific bladder tissue regeneration in lieu of current enterocystoplasty procedures and have implications for other bladder regenerative therapies.
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Shenoy V, Gjymishka A, Jarajapu YP, Qi Y, Afzal A, Rigatto K, Ferreira AJ, Fraga-Silva RA, Kearns P, Douglas JY, Agarwal D, Mubarak KK, Bradford C, Kennedy WR, Jun JY, Rathinasabapathy A, Bruce E, Gupta D, Cardounel AJ, Mocco J, Patel JM, Francis J, Grant MB, Katovich MJ, Raizada MK. Diminazene attenuates pulmonary hypertension and improves angiogenic progenitor cell functions in experimental models. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2013; 187:648-57. [PMID: 23370913 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201205-0880oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Studies have demonstrated that angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) plays a protective role against lung diseases, including pulmonary hypertension (PH). Recently, an antitrypanosomal drug, diminazene aceturate (DIZE), was shown to exert an "off-target" effect of enhancing the enzymatic activity of ACE2 in vitro. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the pharmacological actions of DIZE in experimental models of PH. METHODS PH was induced in male Sprague Dawley rats by monocrotaline, hypoxia, or bleomycin challenge. Subsets of animals were simultaneously treated with DIZE. In a separate set of experiments, DIZE was administered after 3 weeks of PH induction to determine whether the drug could reverse PH. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS DIZE treatment significantly prevented the development of PH in all of the animal models studied. The protective effects were associated with an increase in the vasoprotective axis of the lung renin-angiotensin system, decreased inflammatory cytokines, improved pulmonary vasoreactivity, and enhanced cardiac function. These beneficial effects were abolished by C-16, an ACE2 inhibitor. Initiation of DIZE treatment after the induction of PH arrested disease progression. Endothelial dysfunction represents a hallmark of PH pathophysiology, and growing evidence suggests that bone marrow-derived angiogenic progenitor cells contribute to endothelial homeostasis. We observed that angiogenic progenitor cells derived from the bone marrow of monocrotaline-challenged rats were dysfunctional and were repaired by DIZE treatment. Likewise, angiogenic progenitor cells isolated from patients with PH exhibited diminished migratory capacity toward the key chemoattractant stromal-derived factor 1α, which was corrected by in vitro DIZE treatment. CONCLUSIONS Our results identify a therapeutic potential of DIZE in PH therapy.
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- Vinayak Shenoy
- Department of Physiology and Functional Genomics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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Mori R, Kamei N, Okawa S, Nakabayashi A, Yokota K, Higashi Y, Ochi M. Promotion of skeletal muscle repair in a rat skeletal muscle injury model by local injection of human adipose tissue-derived regenerative cells. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2012; 9:1150-60. [PMID: 23239611 DOI: 10.1002/term.1659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2012] [Revised: 08/07/2012] [Accepted: 10/21/2012] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Human adipose tissue-derived regenerative cells (ADRCs) can be isolated easily and aseptically from unwanted subcutaneous fat without culturing. ADRCs have been used in clinical cosmetic therapy. In addition, they are expected to be an attractive and feasible source of cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine. Therefore, this paper investigates whether transplantation of human adult ADRCs into skeletal muscle injury models promotes the repair of muscle tissues. This was done by locally injecting human ADRCs into an injured site after laceration of the nude-rat tibialis anterior muscle. Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) and bone marrow mononuclear cells (MNCs) were injected as negative and positive controls, respectively. After injury, recovery of muscle strength was accelerated by transplantation of ADRCs compared to administration of PBS and MNCs. Moreover, transplantation of ADRCs also enhanced angiogenesis and myogenesis, but the number of vascular and muscular cells labeled with the human cell-specific maker was limited at the injury site. Results showed that transplantation of ADRCs into a skeletal muscle injury model promoted repair of muscle tissues in a paracrine manner rather than differentiation of itself into blood vessels and myofibres. Thus, it is believed that ADRCs are a useful and feasible cell source not only for cosmetic therapy but also for regenerative therapy.
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- Ryo Mori
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan.,Division of Regeneration and Medicine, Hiroshima University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Division of Regeneration and Medicine, Hiroshima University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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Cheng FC, Sheu ML, Su HL, Chen YJ, Chen CJ, Chiu WT, Sheehan J, Pan HC. The effect of exercise on mobilization of hematopoietic progenitor cells involved in the repair of sciatic nerve crush injury. J Neurosurg 2012; 118:594-605. [PMID: 23176341 DOI: 10.3171/2012.8.jns111580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Object Mobilization of hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) from bone marrow involved in the process of peripheral nerve regeneration occurs mostly through deposits of CD34(+) cells. Treadmill exercise, with either differing intensity or duration, has been shown to increase axon regeneration and sprouting, but the effect of mobilization of HPCs on peripheral nerve regeneration due to treadmill exercise has not yet been elucidated. Methods Peripheral nerve injury was induced in Sprague-Dawley rats by crushing the left sciatic nerve using a vessel clamp. The animals were categorized into 2 groups: those with and without treadmill exercise (20 m/min for 60 minutes per day for 7 days). Cytospin and flow cytometry were used to determine bone marrow progenitor cell density and distribution. Neurobehavioral analysis, electrophysiological study, and regeneration marker expression were investigated at 1 and 3 weeks after exercise. The accumulation of HPCs, immune cells, and angiogenesis factors in injured nerves was determined. A separate chimeric mice study was conducted to assess CD34(+) cell distribution according to treadmill exercise group. Results Treadmill exercise significantly promoted nerve regeneration. Increased Schwann cell proliferation, increased neurofilament expression, and decreased Schwann cell apoptosis were observed 7 days after treadmill exercise. Elevated expression of S100 and Luxol fast blue, as well as decreased numbers of vacuoles, were identified in the crushed nerve 3 weeks after treadmill exercise. Significantly increased numbers of mononuclear cells, particularly CD34(+) cells, were induced in bone marrow after treadmill exercise. The deposition of CD34(+) cells was abolished by bone marrow irradiation. In addition, deposits of CD34(+) cells in crushed nerves paralleled the elevated expressions of von Willebrand factor, isolectin B4, and vascular endothelial growth factor. Conclusions Bone marrow HPCs, especially CD34(+) cells, were able to be mobilized by low-intensity treadmill exercise, and this effect paralleled the significant expression of angiogenesis factors. Treadmill exercise stimulation of HPC mobilization during peripheral nerve regeneration could be used as a therapy in human beings.
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- Fu-Chou Cheng
- Stem Cell Center, Department of Education and Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Tanaka R, Masuda H, Kato S, Imagawa K, Kanabuchi K, Nakashioya C, Yoshiba F, Fukui T, Ito R, Kobori M, Wada M, Asahara T, Miyasaka M. Autologous G-CSF-mobilized peripheral blood CD34+ cell therapy for diabetic patients with chronic nonhealing ulcer. Cell Transplant 2012; 23:167-79. [PMID: 23107450 DOI: 10.3727/096368912x658007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Recently, animal studies have demonstrated the efficacy of endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) therapy for diabetic wound healing. Based on these preclinical studies, we performed a prospective clinical trial phase I/IIa study of autologous G-CSF-mobilized peripheral blood (PB) CD34(+) cell transplantation for nonhealing diabetic foot patients. Diabetic patients with nonhealing foot ulcers were treated with 2 × 10(7) cells of G-CSF-mobilized PB CD34(+) cells as EPC-enriched population. Safety and efficacy (wound closure and vascular perfusion) were evaluated 12 weeks posttherapy and further followed for complete wound closure and recurrence. A total of five patients were enrolled. Although minor amputation and recurrence were seen in three out of five patients, no death, other serious adverse events, or major amputation was seen following transplantation. Complete wound closure was observed at an average of 18 weeks with increased vascular perfusion in all patients. The outcomes of this prospective clinical study indicate the safety and feasibility of CD34(+) cell therapy in patients with diabetic nonhealing wounds.
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- Rica Tanaka
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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An emerging cell-based strategy in orthopaedics: endothelial progenitor cells. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2012; 20:1366-77. [PMID: 22402606 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-012-1940-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2011] [Accepted: 12/15/2011] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this article was to analyze the results of studies in the literature, which evaluated the use of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) as a cell-based tissue engineering strategy. METHODS EPCs have been successfully used in regenerative medicine to augment neovascularization in patients after myocardial infarction and limb ischemia. EPCs' important role as vasculogenic progenitors presents them as a potential source for cell-based therapies to promote bone healing. RESULTS EPCs have been shown to have prominent effects in promoting bone regeneration in several animal models. Evidence indicates that EPCs promote bone regeneration by stimulating both angiogenesis and osteogenesis through a differentiation process toward endothelial cell lineage and formation of osteoblasts. Moreover, EPCs increase vascularization and osteogenesis by increased secretion of growth factors and cytokines through paracrine mechanisms. CONCLUSION EPCs offer the potential to emerge as a new strategy among other cell-based therapies to promote bone regeneration. Further investigations and human trials are required to address current questions with regard to biology and mechanisms of action of EPCs in bone tissue engineering.
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Matsumoto T, Kubo S, Sasaki K, Kawakami Y, Oka S, Sasaki H, Takayama K, Tei K, Matsushita T, Mifune Y, Kurosaka M, Kuroda R. Acceleration of tendon-bone healing of anterior cruciate ligament graft using autologous ruptured tissue. Am J Sports Med 2012; 40:1296-302. [PMID: 22427618 DOI: 10.1177/0363546512439026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND It has been recently reported that human anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptured tissue contains abundant vascular stem cells that contribute to tendon-bone healing in an immunodeficient rat model of ACL reconstruction. HYPOTHESIS Autologous ruptured ACL tissue has an effect on the maturation of bone-tendon integration in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS Twenty healthy adult beagle dogs underwent bilateral ACL reconstruction using the ipsilateral flexor digitorum superficialis tendon and were divided into 2 groups: right knee (a tissue-treated group) and left knee (a control group). The tissue-treated group received autologous ruptured ACL tissue, which was obtained 2 days after resection and sutured to the tibial side of the graft. Histological, radiographic, and biomechanical assessments were performed. In addition, immunohistochemical staining was performed to assess angiogenesis and osteogenesis. RESULTS Histological assessment and staining for osteoblasts and endothelial cells at week 2 demonstrated early healing, inducing endochondral ossification-like integration with enhanced angiogenesis and osteogenesis in the tissue-treated group's grafts. Computed tomography at week 4 showed a significantly smaller tibial bone tunnel in the tissue-treated group (tissue, 19.0 ± 4.4 mm(2); control, 42.6 ± 4.7 mm(2); P = .009, n = 5). Furthermore, biomechanical testing of force during loading to ultimate failure at week 4 demonstrated a significantly higher strength in the tissue-treated group (tissue, 66.4 ± 10.1 N; control, 30.5 ± 10.3 N; P = .009, n = 5). CONCLUSION In the present study, the authors elucidated that transplantation of ACL-ruptured tissue, which was sutured to the tibial side of the graft, contributed to early tendon-bone healing in a canine model of ACL reconstruction. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Anterior cruciate ligament ruptured tissue has a therapeutic potential in promoting an appropriate environment for tendon-to-bone healing in bone tunnels of ACL reconstruction.
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- Tomoyuki Matsumoto
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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Gong D, Hao M, Liu L, Liu C, Dong J, Cui Z, Sun L, Su S, Zhang J. Prognostic relevance of circulating endothelial progenitor cells for severe traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj 2012; 26:291-7. [PMID: 22372416 DOI: 10.3109/02699052.2011.648710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Traumatic brain injury (TBI) promotes the recruitment of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) into the injured tissue where EPCs play an important role in repairing injured vasculature. However, the repair mechanism and prognostic significance of EPCs after TBI remain poorly understood. METHODS Blood samples were collected from 21 patients with severe TBI and 20 healthy subjects. EPCs were quantified by flow cytometry and serum VEGF and MMP-9 level measured by ELISA on days 1, 4, 7, 14 and 21 after TBI. RESULTS EPCs in the patients decreased originally, then increased to the peak level at 7 days and was significantly correlated with GOS scores 6 months after TBI. VEGF and MMP-9 were significantly increased during the follow-up period after TBI. EPCs was also positively correlated with GCS score 1 day after TBI and with MMP-9 and VEGF 7 days and 14 days after TBI. CONCLUSION The data demonstrate that TBI led to an increase of EPCs, VEGF and MMP-9, suggesting that increased VEGF and MMP-9 may mediate the recruitment of bone marrow-derived EPCs into the circulation. The association of EPCs with nerve functional recovery in patients provides evidence that EPCs may be a potential biomarker to monitor TBI angiogenesis and prognosis.
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- Dasen Gong
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Key Laboratory of Post-trauma Neuro-repair and Regeneration in Central Nervous System, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Injuries, Variations and Regeneration of Nervous System, Tianjin, PR China
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Nishimori M, Matsumoto T, Ota S, Kopf S, Mifune Y, Harner C, Ochi M, Fu FH, Huard J. Role of angiogenesis after muscle derived stem cell transplantation in injured medial collateral ligament. J Orthop Res 2012; 30:627-33. [PMID: 21913220 DOI: 10.1002/jor.21551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2010] [Accepted: 08/22/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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We performed this study to investigate the therapeutic role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in medial collateral ligament (MCL) healing. Murine muscle derived stem cells (MDSCs) obtained via the preplate technique were retrovirally transduced to express: (1) VEGF and nLacZ (MDSC-VEGF), (2) soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFLT1, a VEGF-specific antagonist) and nLacZ (MDSC-sFLT1), and (3) nLacZ (MDSC-nLacZ). After transecting the MCL of immunodeficient rats, 5 × 10(5) cells of each of the transduction groups list above were transplanted into the MCL injury site. A control group was injected with phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) only. Immunohistochemical staining demonstrated that there were more Isolectin B4 and β-galactosidase double positive cells in the rats transplanted with MDSC-VEGF transduced cells than the other groups at week 1. Capillary density was significantly higher in the MDSC-VEGF group than the other groups at week 2; however, there were no significant differences in the biomechanical assessment between the MDSC-VEGF and MDSC-nLacZ groups. On the other hand, the MDSC-sFLT1 group revealed a lower capillary density than the other two groups and the functional ligament healing of the MDSC-sFLT1 group was significantly decreased compared to the other groups when assessed biomechanically. The findings of the present study suggest that angiogenesis plays a critical role in the healing process of injured MCL.
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- Makoto Nishimori
- Stem Cell Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Bridgeside Point 2, 450 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, USA
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Autologous transplantation of culture-born myofibroblasts into intact and injured rabbit ligaments. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2012; 36:1733-8. [PMID: 22460820 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-012-1519-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2011] [Accepted: 02/17/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The myofibroblast, a contractile fibroblastic cell expressing α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), has been reported to play a role in ligament healing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of transplanting culture-derived myofibroblasts in injured rabbit medial collateral ligaments (MCL) and in intact anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL). METHODS Fibroblasts isolated from the iliotibial band were cultured in the presence of transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1) for five days and analysed for α-SMA expression. In a concentration of TGF-β1 ≥ 10 ng/ml, the differentiation rate into myofibroblast was 90%. After labelling with PKH26, α-SMA -positive cells were transplanted in intact ACL and in injured MCL of ten rabbits. RESULTS Survival of PKH-26+ cells was seen in all intact and damaged ligaments one day after injection. The density of PKH-26+ cells had decreased at seven days postinjection in both ligaments. Double-positive PKH-26+/α-SMA+ cells were only observed in injured MCL at seven days postinjection. Moreover, we found that genetically modified fibroblasts differentiate into myofibroblasts and can be transplanted into ligaments. CONCLUSIONS Our data demonstrate that culture-born myofibroblasts survive and maintain α-SMA expression up to one week after transplantation. This study provides the first insight into the feasibility of transplanted mechanically active cells for ligament reconstruction.
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Sheu ML, Cheng FC, Su HL, Chen YJ, Chen CJ, Chiang CM, Chiu WT, Sheehan J, Pan HC. Recruitment by SDF-1α of CD34-positive cells involved in sciatic nerve regeneration. J Neurosurg 2012; 116:432-44. [DOI: 10.3171/2011.3.jns101582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Increased integration of CD34+ cells in injured nerve significantly promotes nerve regeneration, but this effect can be counteracted by limited migration and short survival of CD34+ cells. SDF-1α and its receptor mediate the recruitment of CD34+ cells involved in the repair mechanism of several neurological diseases. In this study, the authors investigate the potentiation of CD34+ cell recruitment triggered by SDF-1α and the involvement of CD34+ cells in peripheral nerve regeneration.
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Peripheral nerve injury was induced in 147 Sprague-Dawley rats by crushing the left sciatic nerve with a vessel clamp. The animals were allocated to 3 groups: Group 1, crush injury (controls); Group 2, crush injury and local application of SDF-1α recombinant proteins; and Group 3, crush injury and local application of SDF-1α antibody. Electrophysiological studies and assessment of regeneration markers were conducted at 4 weeks after injury; neurobehavioral studies were conducted at 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks after injury. The expression of SDF-1α, accumulation of CD34+ cells, immune cells, and angiogenesis factors in injured nerves were evaluated at 1, 3, 7, 10, 14, 21, and 28 days after injury.
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Application of SDF-1α increased the migration of CD34+ cells in vitro, and this effect was dose dependent. Crush injury induced the expression of SDF-1α, with a peak of 10–14 days postinjury, and this increased expression of SDF-1α paralleled the deposition of CD34+ cells, expression of VEGF, and expression of neurofilament. These effects were further enhanced by the administration of SDF-1α recombinant protein and abolished by administration of SDF-1α antibody. Furthermore, these effects were consistent with improvement in measures of neurological function such as sciatic function index, electrophysiological parameters, muscle weight, and myelination of regenerative nerve.
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Expression of SDF-1α facilitates recruitment of CD34+ cells in peripheral nerve injury. The increased deposition of CD34+ cells paralleled significant expression of angiogenesis factors and was consistent with improvement of neurological function. Utilization of SDF-1α for enhancing the recruitment of CD34+ cells involved in peripheral nerve regeneration may be considered as an alternative treatment strategy in peripheral nerve disorders.
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- 4Stem Cell Center, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung
- 6Education and Medical Research, and
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- 2Life Sciences, National Chung-Hsing University
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- 4Stem Cell Center, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung
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- 7Department of Neurosurgery, Taipei Medical University–Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; and
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- 8Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 1Institutes of Biomedical Sciences and
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Matsumoto T, Ingham SM, Mifune Y, Osawa A, Logar A, Usas A, Kuroda R, Kurosaka M, Fu FH, Huard J. Isolation and characterization of human anterior cruciate ligament-derived vascular stem cells. Stem Cells Dev 2011; 21:859-72. [PMID: 21732814 DOI: 10.1089/scd.2010.0528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) usually fails to heal after rupture mainly due to the inability of the cells within the ACL tissue to establish an adequate healing process, making graft reconstruction surgery a necessity. However, some reports have shown that there is a healing potential of ACL with primary suture repair. Although some reports showed the existence of mesenchymal stem cell-like cells in human ACL tissues, their origin still remains unclear. Recently, blood vessels have been reported to represent a rich supply of stem/progenitor cells with a characteristic expression of CD34 and CD146. In this study, we attempted to validate the hypothesis that CD34- and CD146-expressing vascular cells exist in hACL tissues, have a potential for multi-lineage differentiation, and are recruited to the rupture site to participate in the intrinsic healing of injured ACL. Immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry analysis of hACL tissues demonstrated that it contains significantly more CD34 and CD146-positive cells in the ACL ruptured site compared with the noninjured midsubstance. CD34+CD45- cells isolated from ACL ruptured site showed higher expansionary potentials than CD146+CD45- and CD34-CD146-CD45- cells, and displayed higher differentiation potentials into osteogenic, adipogenic, and angiogenic lineages than the other cell populations. Immunohistochemistry of fetal and adult hACL tissues demonstrated a higher number of CD34 and CD146-positive cells in the ACL septum region compared with the midsubstance. In conclusion, our findings suggest that the ACL septum region contains a population of vascular-derived stem cells that may contribute to ligament regeneration and repair at the site of rupture.
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- Tomoyuki Matsumoto
- Stem Cell Research Center, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, USA
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New method to produce hemocomponents for regenerative use from peripheral blood: integration among platelet growth factors monocytes and stem cells. Transfus Apher Sci 2011; 42:117-24. [PMID: 20227343 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2010.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Recent studies have shown the importance of monocytes/macrophageses and of CD34+ progenitors in tissue regeneration processes. These cells, obtained generally from bone marrow, are seen in damaged tissue. We have studied a method to collect from the peripheral blood, using a cell separator and without stimulation of the patient/donor, a leukocyte platelet concentrated hemocomponent (CLP) for regenerative use which contains platelets, monocytes/macrophages, fibrinogen and CD34+ cells. We appraised the composition and cell functionality of the final hemocomponent during production and cryoconservation. The results show a positive increase in concentration values, in comparison with the pre-collection, of the cells that were involved in regeneration; i.e. the platelets, monocytes and CD34+ cells. These concentrations were also maintained at an effective level during cryoconservation of the hemocomponent. The CLP also demonstrated positive clonogenic potential in culture, showing that the CD34+ progenitors involved in CFU formation are functional in the fresh and thawed product. In brief we have shown that it is possible to produce, in a simple way, a hemocomponent for regenerative use that is standardized, reliable, and is economically feasible.
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Experimental evaluation of rat cord blood as a source of stem cells stimulating regeneration of the bone tissue. Bull Exp Biol Med 2011; 149:502-4. [PMID: 21234452 DOI: 10.1007/s10517-010-0979-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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We studied subpopulation structure of rat cord blood and its effects on regeneration of the bone tissue. In cord blood leukocytes, cell fractions with phenotypes CD45+/CD90-, CD45-/CD90+, CD34+/CD45+ were determined. The cells adhered to plastic during culturing and had a fibroblast-like morphology. Transplantation of rat cord blood cells into modeled femoral bone defects stimulated regeneration of the bone tissue and led to recovery of its anatomical integrity, which was confirmed by X-ray examination and histological analysis. No complete recovery of the bone structure was observed in controls (without cell implantation).
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Guo X, Liu L, Zhang M, Bergeron A, Cui Z, Dong JF, Zhang J. Correlation of CD34+ cells with tissue angiogenesis after traumatic brain injury in a rat model. J Neurotrauma 2010; 26:1337-44. [PMID: 19226208 DOI: 10.1089/neu.2008.0733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Increasing evidence suggests that circulating endothelial progenitor cells, which are a subpopulation of hematopoietic progenitor CD34(+) cells, play a critical role in neovascularization and tissue repair. We have tested the hypothesis that traumatic brain injury (TBI) could mobilize CD34(+) cells to peripheral blood and brain tissue, a process critical for vascular repair, in a rat model of TBI. Male Wistar rats were subjected to controlled fluid percussion. Blood and brain tissue were collected before and after TBI to measure the levels of CD34(+) cells in peripheral blood and to detect their accumulation in the damaged cerebral tissue. Compared with surgery controls, CD34(+) cells significantly increased in the peripheral blood and accumulated in the brain tissue of TBI rats. Immunohistochemistry detected new vessels with incomplete CD34(+) endothelial-like cell lining and an increased number of microvessels in the injured and surrounding tissue. The results demonstrate a close correlation between an increase in circulating CD34(+) cells in response to traumatic injury and angiogenesis in TBI rat brain. They also suggest that transplantation of CD34(+) cells or augmentation of endogenous CD34(+) cells may be a novel therapeutic approach for patients with TBI.
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- Xinbin Guo
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University, Laboratory of TJIVR, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Tianjin, China
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Park HW, Lim MJ, Jung H, Lee SP, Paik KS, Chang MS. Human mesenchymal stem cell-derived Schwann cell-like cells exhibit neurotrophic effects, via distinct growth factor production, in a model of spinal cord injury. Glia 2010; 58:1118-32. [PMID: 20468053 DOI: 10.1002/glia.20992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) are considered a desirable cell source for autologous cell transplantation therapy to treat nervous system injury due to their ability to differentiate into specific cell types and render the tissue microenvironment more favorable for tissue repair by secreting various growth factors. To potentiate their possible trophic effect, hMSCs were induced without genetic modification to adopt characteristics of Schwann cells (SCs), which provide trophic support for regenerating axons. The induced hMSCs (shMSCs) adopted a SC-like morphology and expressed SC-specific proteins including the p75 neurotrophin receptor, which correlated with cell-cycle exit. In addition, shMSCs secreted higher amounts of several growth factors, such as hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) when compared with uninduced hMSCs. Coculture of shMSCs with Neuro2A cells significantly increased neurite outgrowth and cell proliferation but decreased cell death. Transplantation of shMSCs in an ex vivo model of spinal cord injury dramatically enhanced axonal outgrowth, which was mediated by HGF and VEGF secretion and also decreased cell death. These results demonstrate that shMSCs could serve as an endogenous source of neurotrophic growth factors to facilitate axonal regeneration while at the same time protecting the resident cells at the site of tissue injury. We propose that these induced hMSCs without genetic modification are useful for autologous cell therapy to treat nervous system injury.
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- Hwan-Woo Park
- Department of Oral Anatomy, Dental Research Institute and School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, 28 Yeongeon-Dong, Jongno-Gu, Seoul 110-749, Republic of Korea
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Nie C, Yang D, Xu J, Si Z, Jin X, Zhang J. Locally administered adipose-derived stem cells accelerate wound healing through differentiation and vasculogenesis. Cell Transplant 2010; 20:205-16. [PMID: 20719083 DOI: 10.3727/096368910x520065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 262] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Despite advances in wound closure techniques and devices, there is still a critical need for new methods of enhancing the healing process to achieve optimal outcomes. Recently, stem cell therapy has emerged as a new approach to accelerate wound healing. Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) hold great promise for wound healing, because they are multipotential stem cells capable of differentiation into various cell lineages and secretion of angiogenic growth factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the benefit of ASCs on wound healing and then investigate the probable mechanisms. ASCs characterized by flow cytometry were successfully isolated and cultured. An excisional wound healing model in rat was used to determine the effects of locally administered ASCs. The gross and histological results showed that ASCs significantly accelerated wound closure in normal and diabetic rat, including increased epithelialization and granulation tissue deposition. Furthermore, we applied GFP-labeled ASCs on wounds to determine whether ASCs could differentiate along multiple lineages of tissue regeneration in the specific microenvironment. Immunofluorescent analysis indicated that GFP-expressing ASCs were costained with pan-cytokeratin and CD31, respectively, indicating spontaneous site-specific differentiation into epithelial and endothelial lineages. These data suggest that ASCs not only contribute to cutaneous regeneration, but also participate in new vessels formation. Moreover, ASCs were found to secret angiogenic cytokines in vitro and in vivo, including VEGF, HGF, and FGF2, which increase neovascularization and enhance wound healing in injured tissues. In conclusion, our results demonstrate that ASC therapy could accelerate wound healing through differentiation and vasculogenesis and might represent a novel therapeutic approach in cutaneous wounds.
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- Chunlei Nie
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Li B, Cohen A, Hudson TE, Motlagh D, Amrani DL, Duffield JS. Mobilized human hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells promote kidney repair after ischemia/reperfusion injury. Circulation 2010; 121:2211-20. [PMID: 20458011 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.109.928796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Understanding the mechanisms of repair and regeneration of the kidney after injury is of great interest because there are currently no therapies that promote repair, and kidneys frequently do not repair adequately. We studied the capacity of human CD34(+) hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells (HSPCs) to promote kidney repair and regeneration using an established ischemia/reperfusion injury model in mice, with particular focus on the microvasculature. METHODS AND RESULTS Human HSPCs administered systemically 24 hours after kidney injury were selectively recruited to injured kidneys of immunodeficient mice (Jackson Labs, Bar Harbor, Me) and localized prominently in and around vasculature. This recruitment was associated with enhanced repair of the kidney microvasculature, tubule epithelial cells, enhanced functional recovery, and increased survival. HSPCs recruited to kidney expressed markers consistent with circulating endothelial progenitors and synthesized high levels of proangiogenic cytokines, which promoted proliferation of both endothelial and epithelial cells. Although purified HSPCs acquired endothelial progenitor markers once recruited to the kidney, engraftment of human endothelial cells in the mouse capillary walls was an extremely rare event, indicating that human stem cell mediated renal repair is by paracrine mechanisms rather than replacement of vasculature. CONCLUSIONS These studies advance human HSPCs as a promising therapeutic strategy for promoting renal repair after injury.
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- Bing Li
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Development and characterization of a novel human in vitro blood-nerve barrier model using primary endoneurial endothelial cells. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol 2010; 69:82-97. [PMID: 20010300 DOI: 10.1097/nen.0b013e3181c84a9a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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There are phenotypic and functional differences between vascular endothelium from different tissues and between microvascular and macrovascular endothelial cells (ECs) from the same tissue. Relatively little is known about the human blood-nerve barrier (BNB). We report the development of an in vitro BNB model using primary human endoneurial ECs freshly isolated and purified from decedent sciatic nerves via endoneurial stripping, connective tissue enzymatic digestion, and density centrifugation. Primary human endoneurial ECs are spindle shaped and contact inhibited. They rapidly differentiate to form capillary-like networks and microvessels, bind Ulex Europaeus Agglutinin 1 lectin, express von Willebrand factor, and endocytose acetylated low-density lipoprotein. They also express specific transport and cellular adhesion molecules and tight junction proteins, consistent with cells that form a highly restrictive endothelial barrier similar to the blood-brain barrier. When cultured on collagen-coated transwell inserts, the primary human endoneurial ECs develop an in vitro BNB with high transendothelial electrical resistances (160 Omega x cm(2); maximal 12 days after seeding) and low solute permeability coefficient to fluoresceinated high-molecular weight (70 kDa) dextran (2.75 x 10(-3) cm/minute). This in vitro BNB model retains essential known or expected characteristics of the human BNB and has many potential applications for studies of solute, macromolecule, microbial, virus, and leukocyte interactions with this highly specialized endothelial barrier.
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Chen X, Song XH, Yin Z, Zou XH, Wang LL, Hu H, Cao T, Zheng M, Ouyang HW. Stepwise Differentiation of Human Embryonic Stem Cells Promotes Tendon Regeneration by Secreting Fetal Tendon Matrix and Differentiation Factors. Stem Cells 2009; 27:1276-87. [DOI: 10.1002/stem.61] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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