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Liu C, Sharpe P, Volponi AA. Applications of regenerative techniques in adult orthodontics. FRONTIERS IN DENTAL MEDICINE 2023. [DOI: 10.3389/fdmed.2022.1100548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Management of the growing adult orthodontic patient population must contend with challenges particular to orthodontic treatment in adults. These include a limited rate of tooth movement, increased incidence of periodontal complications, higher risk of iatrogenic root resorption and pulp devitalisation, resorbed edentulous ridges, and lack of growth potential. The field of regenerative dentistry has evolved numerous methods of manipulating cellular and molecular processes to rebuild functional oral and dental tissues, and research continues to advance our understanding of stem cells, signalling factors that stimulate repair and extracellular scaffold interactions for the purposes of tissue engineering. We discuss recent findings in the literature to synthesise our understanding of current and prospective approaches based on biological repair that have the potential to improve orthodontic treatment outcomes in adult patients. Methods such as mesenchymal stem cell transplantation, biomimetic scaffold manipulation, and growth factor control may be employed to overcome the challenges described above, thereby reducing adverse sequelae and improving orthodontic treatment outcomes in adult patients. The overarching goal of such research is to eventually translate these regenerative techniques into clinical practice, and establish a new gold standard of safe, effective, autologous therapies.
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Alfayez E, Veschini L, Dettin M, Zamuner A, Gaetani M, Carreca AP, Najman S, Ghanaati S, Coward T, Di Silvio L. DAR 16-II Primes Endothelial Cells for Angiogenesis Improving Bone Ingrowth in 3D-Printed BCP Scaffolds and Regeneration of Critically Sized Bone Defects. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12111619. [PMID: 36358970 PMCID: PMC9687468 DOI: 10.3390/biom12111619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Bone is a highly vascularized tissue and relies on the angiogenesis and response of cells in the immediate environmental niche at the defect site for regeneration. Hence, the ability to control angiogenesis and cellular responses during osteogenesis has important implications in tissue-engineered strategies. Self-assembling ionic-complementary peptides have received much interest as they mimic the natural extracellular matrix. Three-dimensional (3D)-printed biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) scaffolds coated with self-assembling DAR 16-II peptide provide a support template with the ability to recruit and enhance the adhesion of cells. In vitro studies demonstrated prompt the adhesion of both human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) and human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSC), favoring endothelial cell activation toward an angiogenic phenotype. The SEM-EDS and protein micro bicinchoninic acid (BCA) assays demonstrated the efficacy of the coating. Whole proteomic analysis of DAR 16-II-treated HUVECs demonstrated the upregulation of proteins involved in cell adhesion (HABP2), migration (AMOTL1), cytoskeletal re-arrangement (SHC1, TMOD2), immuno-modulation (AMBP, MIF), and morphogenesis (COL4A1). In vivo studies using DAR-16-II-coated scaffolds provided an architectural template, promoting cell colonization, osteogenesis, and angiogenesis. In conclusion, DAR 16-II acts as a proactive angiogenic factor when adsorbed onto BCP scaffolds and provides a simple and effective functionalization step to facilitate the translation of tailored 3D-printed BCP scaffolds for clinical applications.
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- Eman Alfayez
- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral Biology Department, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences King’s College London, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences King’s College London, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padua, 35131 Padua, Italy
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, University of Padua, 35131 Padua, Italy
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- Fondazione Ricerca nel Mediterraneo (Ri.MED) and Department of Laboratory Medicine and Advanced Biotechnologies, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico-Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione, 90100 Palermo, Italy
- Chemical Proteomics, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab (Science for Life Laboratory), SE-17 177 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Fondazione Ricerca nel Mediterraneo (Ri.MED) and Department of Laboratory Medicine and Advanced Biotechnologies, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico-Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione, 90100 Palermo, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia
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- Department for Oral, Cranio-Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery, Medical Center of the Goethe University, 60323 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences King’s College London, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences King’s College London, London SE1 9RT, UK
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +44-02-07848-8475
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Huang EE, Zhang N, Ganio EA, Shen H, Li X, Ueno M, Utsunomiya T, Maruyama M, Gao Q, Su N, Yao Z, Yang F, Gaudillière B, Goodman SB. Differential dynamics of bone graft transplantation and mesenchymal stem cell therapy during bone defect healing in a murine critical size defect. J Orthop Translat 2022; 36:64-74. [PMID: 35979174 PMCID: PMC9357712 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2022.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Background A critical size bone defect is a clinical scenario in which bone is lost or excised due to trauma, infection, tumor, or other causes, and cannot completely heal spontaneously. The most common treatment for this condition is autologous bone grafting to the defect site. However, autologous bone graft is often insufficient in quantity or quality for transplantation to these large defects. Recently, tissue engineering methods using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been proposed as an alternative treatment. However, the underlying biological principles and optimal techniques for tissue regeneration of bone using stem cell therapy have not been completely elucidated. Methods In this study, we compare the early cellular dynamics of healing between bone graft transplantation and MSC therapy in a murine chronic femoral critical-size bone defect. We employ high-dimensional mass cytometry to provide a comprehensive view of the differences in cell composition, stem cell functionality, and immunomodulatory activity between these two treatment methods one week after transplantation. Results We reveal distinct cell compositions among tissues from bone defect sites compared with original bone graft, show active recruitment of MSCs to the bone defect sites, and demonstrate the phenotypic diversity of macrophages and T cells in each group that may affect the clinical outcome. Conclusion Our results provide critical data and future directions on the use of MSCs for treating critical size defects to regenerate bone.Translational Potential of this article: This study showed systematic comparisons of the cellular and immunomodulatory profiles among different interventions to improve the healing of the critical-size bone defect. The results provided potential strategies for designing robust therapeutic interventions for the unmet clinical need of treating critical-size bone defects.
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- Elijah Ejun Huang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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Abdel Nasser Atia G, Shalaby HK, Zehravi M, Ghobashy MM, Ahmad Z, Khan FS, Dey A, Rahman MH, Joo SW, Barai HR, Cavalu S. Locally Applied Repositioned Hormones for Oral Bone and Periodontal Tissue Engineering: A Narrative Review. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14142964. [PMID: 35890740 PMCID: PMC9319147 DOI: 10.3390/polym14142964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Bone and periodontium are tissues that have a unique capacity to repair from harm. However, replacing or regrowing missing tissues is not always effective, and it becomes more difficult as the defect grows larger. Because of aging and the increased prevalence of debilitating disorders such as diabetes, there is a considerable increase in demand for orthopedic and periodontal surgical operations, and successful techniques for tissue regeneration are still required. Even with significant limitations, such as quantity and the need for a donor area, autogenous bone grafts remain the best solution. Topical administration methods integrate osteoconductive biomaterial and osteoinductive chemicals as hormones as alternative options. This is a promising method for removing the need for autogenous bone transplantation. Furthermore, despite enormous investigation, there is currently no single approach that can reproduce all the physiologic activities of autogenous bone transplants. The localized bioengineering technique uses biomaterials to administer different hormones to capitalize on the host’s regeneration capacity and capability, as well as resemble intrinsic therapy. The current study adds to the comprehension of the principle of hormone redirection and its local administration in both bone and periodontal tissue engineering.
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- Gamal Abdel Nasser Atia
- Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, and Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, Ismailia P.O. Box 41522, Egypt
- Correspondence: (G.A.N.A.); (H.K.S.); (H.R.B.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology and Oral Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez University, Suez P.O. Box 43512, Egypt
- Correspondence: (G.A.N.A.); (H.K.S.); (H.R.B.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Girls Section, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia;
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- Radiation Research of Polymer Chemistry Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, P.O. Box 8029, Cairo 13759, Egypt;
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- Unit of Bee Research and Honey Production, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia;
- Biology Department, College of Arts and Sciences, Dehran Al-Junub, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia;
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- Biology Department, College of Arts and Sciences, Dehran Al-Junub, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata 700073, India;
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- Department of Global Medical Science, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Korea;
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- School of Mechanical and IT Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea;
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- School of Mechanical and IT Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea;
- Correspondence: (G.A.N.A.); (H.K.S.); (H.R.B.); (S.C.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Piata 1 Decembrie 10, 410087 Oradea, Romania
- Correspondence: (G.A.N.A.); (H.K.S.); (H.R.B.); (S.C.)
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Sharifi M, Kheradmandi R, Salehi M, Alizadeh M, Ten Hagen TLM, Falahati M. Criteria, Challenges, and Opportunities for Acellularized Allogeneic/Xenogeneic Bone Grafts in Bone Repairing. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:3199-3219. [PMID: 35816626 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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As bone grafts become more commonly needed by patients and as donors become scarcer, acellularized bone grafts (ABGs) are becoming more popular for restorative purposes. While autogeneic grafts are reliable as a gold standard, allogeneic and xenogeneic ABGs have been shown to be of particular interest due to the limited availability of autogeneic resources and reduced patient well-being in long-term surgeries. Because of the complete similarity of their structures with native bone, excellent mechanical properties, high biocompatibility, and similarities of biological behaviors (osteoinductive and osteoconductive) with local bones, successful outcomes of allogeneic and xenogeneic ABGs in both in vitro and in vivo research have raised hopes of repairing patients' bone injuries in clinical applications. However, clinical trials have been delayed due to a lack of standardized protocols pertaining to acellularization, cell seeding, maintenance, and diversity of ABG evaluation criteria. This study sought to uncover these factors by exploring the bone structures, ossification properties of ABGs, sources, benefits, and challenges of acellularization approaches (physical, chemical, and enzymatic), cell loading, and type of cells used and effects of each of the above items on the regenerative technologies. To gain a perspective on the repair and commercialization of products before implementing new research activities, this study describes the differences between ABGs created by various techniques and methods applied to them. With a comprehensive understanding of ABG behavior, future research focused on treating bone defects could provide a better way to combine the treatment approaches needed to treat bone defects.
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- Majid Sharifi
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, 3614773955 Shahroud, Iran.,Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, 3614773955 Shahroud, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, 3614773955 Shahroud, Iran.,Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, 3614773955 Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, 3614773955 Shahroud, Iran.,Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Research Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, 3614773955 Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, 3614773955 Shahroud, Iran
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- Laboratory Experimental Oncology, Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC, 3015GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory Experimental Oncology, Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC, 3015GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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A Novel Cell Delivery System Exploiting Synergy between Fresh Titanium and Fibronectin. Cells 2022; 11:cells11142158. [PMID: 35883601 PMCID: PMC9317518 DOI: 10.3390/cells11142158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Delivering and retaining cells in areas of interest is an ongoing challenge in tissue engineering. Here we introduce a novel approach to fabricate osteoblast-loaded titanium suitable for cell delivery for bone integration, regeneration, and engineering. We hypothesized that titanium age influences the efficiency of protein adsorption and cell loading onto titanium surfaces. Fresh (newly machined) and 1-month-old (aged) commercial grade 4 titanium disks were prepared. Fresh titanium surfaces were hydrophilic, whereas aged surfaces were hydrophobic. Twice the amount of type 1 collagen and fibronectin adsorbed to fresh titanium surfaces than aged titanium surfaces after a short incubation period of three hours, and 2.5-times more fibronectin than collagen adsorbed regardless of titanium age. Rat bone marrow-derived osteoblasts were incubated on protein-adsorbed titanium surfaces for three hours, and osteoblast loading was most efficient on fresh titanium adsorbed with fibronectin. The number of osteoblasts loaded using this synergy between fresh titanium and fibronectin was nine times greater than that on aged titanium with no protein adsorption. The loaded cells were confirmed to be firmly attached and functional. The number of loaded cells was strongly correlated with the amount of protein adsorbed regardless of the protein type, with fibronectin simply more efficiently adsorbed on titanium surfaces than collagen. The role of surface hydrophilicity of fresh titanium surfaces in increasing protein adsorption or cell loading was unclear. The hydrophilicity of protein-adsorbed titanium increased with the amount of protein but was not the primary determinant of cell loading. In conclusion, the osteoblast loading efficiency was dependent on the age of the titanium and the amount of protein adsorption. In addition, the efficiency of protein adsorption was specific to the protein, with fibronectin being much more efficient than collagen. This is a novel strategy to effectively deliver osteoblasts ex vivo and in vivo using titanium as a vehicle.
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Characterization and functional analysis of the adipose tissue-derived stromal vascular fraction of pediatric patients with osteogenesis imperfecta. Sci Rep 2022; 12:2414. [PMID: 35165317 PMCID: PMC8844034 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-06063-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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AbstractPediatric patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), a heritable connective tissue disorder, frequently suffer from long bone deformations. Surgical correction often results in bone non-unions, necessitating revision surgery with autogenous bone grafting using bone-marrow-derived stem cells (BM-SC) to regenerate bone. BM-SC harvest is generally invasive and limited in supply; thus, adipose tissue's stromal vascular fraction (SVF) has been introduced as an alternative stem cell reservoir. To elucidate if OI patients' surgical site dissected adipose tissue could be used as autologous bone graft in future, we investigated whether the underlying genetic condition alters SVF's cell populations and in vitro differentiation capacity. After optimizing SVF isolation, we demonstrate successful isolation of SVF of pediatric OI patients and non-OI controls. The number of viable cells was comparable between OI and controls, with about 450,000 per gram tissue. Age, sex, type of OI, disease-causing collagen mutation, or anatomical site of harvest did not affect cell outcome. Further, SVF-containing cell populations were similar between OI and controls, and all isolated SVF's demonstrated chondrogenic, adipogenic, and osteogenic differentiation capacity in vitro. These results indicate that SVF from pediatric OI patients could be used as a source of stem cells for autologous stem cell therapy in OI.
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The Selective Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor MI192 Enhances the Osteogenic Differentiation Efficacy of Human Dental Pulp Stromal Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22105224. [PMID: 34069280 PMCID: PMC8156347 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22105224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The use of human dental pulp stromal cells (hDPSCs) has gained increasing attention as an alternative stem cell source for bone tissue engineering. The modification of the cells' epigenetics has been found to play an important role in regulating differentiation, with the inhibition of histone deacetylases 3 (HDAC3) being linked to increased osteogenic differentiation. This study aimed to induce epigenetic reprogramming using the HDAC2 and 3 selective inhibitor, MI192 to promote hDPSCs osteogenic capacity for bone regeneration. MI192 treatment caused a time-dose-dependent change in hDPSC morphology and reduction in viability. Additionally, MI192 successfully augmented hDPSC epigenetic functionality, which resulted in increased histone acetylation and cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase. MI192 pre-treatment exhibited a dose-dependent effect on hDPSCs alkaline phosphatase activity. Quantitative PCR and In-Cell Western further demonstrated that MI192 pre-treatment significantly upregulated hDPSCs osteoblast-related gene and protein expression (alkaline phosphatase, bone morphogenic protein 2, type I collagen and osteocalcin) during osteogenic differentiation. Importantly, MI192 pre-treatment significantly increased hDPSCs extracellular matrix collagen production and mineralisation. As such, for the first time, our findings show that epigenetic reprogramming with the HDAC2 and 3 selective inhibitor MI192 accelerates the osteogenic differentiation of hDPSCs, demonstrating the considerable utility of this MSCs engineering approach for bone augmentation strategies.
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Mende W, Götzl R, Kubo Y, Pufe T, Ruhl T, Beier JP. The Role of Adipose Stem Cells in Bone Regeneration and Bone Tissue Engineering. Cells 2021; 10:cells10050975. [PMID: 33919377 PMCID: PMC8143357 DOI: 10.3390/cells10050975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Bone regeneration is a complex process that is influenced by tissue interactions, inflammatory responses, and progenitor cells. Diseases, lifestyle, or multiple trauma can disturb fracture healing, which might result in prolonged healing duration or even failure. The current gold standard therapy in these cases are bone grafts. However, they are associated with several disadvantages, e.g., donor site morbidity and availability of appropriate material. Bone tissue engineering has been proposed as a promising alternative. The success of bone-tissue engineering depends on the administered cells, osteogenic differentiation, and secretome. Different stem cell types offer advantages and drawbacks in this field, while adipose-derived stem or stromal cells (ASCs) are in particular promising. They show high osteogenic potential, osteoinductive ability, and immunomodulation properties. Furthermore, they can be harvested through a noninvasive process in high numbers. ASCs can be induced into osteogenic lineage through bioactive molecules, i.e., growth factors and cytokines. Moreover, their secretome, in particular extracellular vesicles, has been linked to fracture healing. The aim of this review is a comprehensive overview of ASCs for bone regeneration and bone tissue engineering.
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- Wolfgang Mende
- Hand Surgery-Burn Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Hand Surgery-Burn Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Hand Surgery-Burn Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Hand Surgery-Burn Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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The Use of Electrospun Organic and Carbon Nanofibers in Bone Regeneration. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10030562. [PMID: 32244931 PMCID: PMC7153397 DOI: 10.3390/nano10030562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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There has been an increasing amount of research on regenerative medicine for the treatment of bone defects. Scaffolds are needed for the formation of new bone, and various scaffolding materials have been evaluated for bone regeneration. Materials with pores that allow cells to differentiate into osteocytes are preferred in scaffolds for bone regeneration, and porous materials and fibers are well suited for this application. Electrospinning is an effective method for producing a nanosized fiber by applying a high voltage to the needle tip containing a polymer solution. The use of electrospun nanofibers is being studied in the medical field, and its use as a scaffold for bone regeneration therapy has become a topic of growing interest. In this review, we will introduce the potential use of electrospun nanofiber as a scaffold for bone regenerative medicine with a focus on carbon nanofibers produced by the electrospinning method.
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Tiryaki T, Condé-Green A, Cohen SR, Canikyan S, Kocak P. A 3-step Mechanical Digestion Method to Harvest Adipose-derived Stromal Vascular Fraction. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e2652. [PMID: 32309095 PMCID: PMC7159941 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Adipose stromal vascular fraction (SVF) isolation with enzymatic digestion is the gold standard, but is expensive, having practical and legal concerns. The alternative mechanical SVF isolation methods provide lower cell yields as they employ either centrifugation, emulsification, or digestion steps alone. We combined mechanical processing with buffer incubation and centrifugation steps into an isolation method called “mechanical digestion” and compared the cell yields with that of enzymatic digestion. Methods: A total of 40-mL lipoaspirate was harvested from 35 women undergoing liposuction and was submitted to conventional enzymatic digestion for SVF isolation or mechanical digestion using a closed unit harnessing 3 ports with blades, followed by buffer incubation and centrifugation. Culture of the SVFs and flow cytometry were performed. Results: The SVF cell yield obtained by enzymatic digestion was significantly higher 3.38 × 106/mL (±3.63; n = 35) than that obtained by mechanical digestion 1.34 × 106/mL (±1.69; n = 35), P = 0.015. The average cell viability was 82.86% ± 10.68 after enzymatic digestion versus 85.86% ± 5.74 after mechanical digestion, which was not significant. Mechanical digested SVF expressed 2-fold higher stem cell surface markers compared with enzymatically digested SVF. Mechanical digestion was less time consuming, cost effective, and did not require a specific laboratory environment. Conclusions: Mechanically digested SVF was comparable to enzymatically digested SVF in terms of stromal cell composition and viability. With mechanical digestion, we can isolate 30%–50% SVF cells of that isolated with enzymatic digestion. Further studies are warranted to determine the clinical outcomes.
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- Tunc Tiryaki
- Plastic Surgery Division, Cadogan Clinic, London, UK
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Plastic Surgery Division, Faces Plus Clinic, San Diego, Calif
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- Research and Development Department, Lipocube Inc., London, UK
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- Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Aoki K, Saito N. Biodegradable Polymers as Drug Delivery Systems for Bone Regeneration. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E95. [PMID: 31991668 PMCID: PMC7076380 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12020095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Regenerative medicine has been widely researched for the treatment of bone defects. In the field of bone regenerative medicine, signaling molecules and the use of scaffolds are of particular importance as drug delivery systems (DDS) or carriers for cell differentiation, and various materials have been explored for their potential use. Although calcium phosphates such as hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate are clinically used as synthetic scaffold material for bone regeneration, biodegradable materials have attracted much attention in recent years for their clinical application as scaffolds due their ability to facilitate rapid localized absorption and replacement with autologous bone. In this review, we introduce the types, features, and performance characteristics of biodegradable polymer scaffolds in their role as DDS for bone regeneration therapy.
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- Kaoru Aoki
- Physical Therapy Division, School of Health Sciences, Shinshu University, Asahi 3-1-1, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan;
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- Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research, Shinshu University, Asahi 3-1-1, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan
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Rammal H, Entz L, Dubus M, Moniot A, Bercu NB, Sergheraert J, Gangloff SC, Mauprivez C, Kerdjoudj H. Osteoinductive Material to Fine-Tune Paracrine Crosstalk of Mesenchymal Stem Cells With Endothelial Cells and Osteoblasts. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2019; 7:256. [PMID: 31649927 PMCID: PMC6795130 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2019.00256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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While stem cell/biomaterial studies provide solid evidences that biomaterial intrinsic cues deeply affect cell fate, current strategies tend to neglect their effects on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) secretory activities and resulting cell-crosstalks. The present study aims to investigate the impact of bone-mimetic material (B-MM), with intrinsic osteoinductive property, on MSCs mediator secretions; and to explore underlying effects on cells involved in bone regeneration. Human MSCs were cultured, on B-MM, made from inorganic calcium phosphate supplemented with chitosan and hyaluronic acid biopolymers. Collected MSCs culture media were assessed for mediators release quantification and used further to stimulate endothelial cells (ECs) and alveolar bone derived osteoblasts (OBs). Without osteogenic supplements, MSCs committed into bone lineage forming thus 3D bone-like nodules after 21 days. Despite a weak percentage of cell commitment, our data elucidate new aspects of osteoinductive material effect on MSCs functions through the regulation of the secretion of mediators involved in bone regeneration and subsequently the MSCs/ECs indirect crosstalk with osteogenesis-boosting effect. Using MSCs culture media, we demonstrate a large potential of osteoinductive materials and MSCs in bone regenerative medicine. Such strategies could help to address some insights in cell-free therapies using MSCs derived media.
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- Hassan Rammal
- EA 4691, Biomatériaux et Inflammation en Site Osseux (BIOS), SFR CAP Santé (FED4231), Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France.,UFR d'Odontologie, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France
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- EA 4691, Biomatériaux et Inflammation en Site Osseux (BIOS), SFR CAP Santé (FED4231), Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France
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- EA 4691, Biomatériaux et Inflammation en Site Osseux (BIOS), SFR CAP Santé (FED4231), Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France.,UFR d'Odontologie, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France
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- EA 4691, Biomatériaux et Inflammation en Site Osseux (BIOS), SFR CAP Santé (FED4231), Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France
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- EA 4682, Laboratoire de Recherche en Nanoscience (LRN), Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
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- EA 4691, Biomatériaux et Inflammation en Site Osseux (BIOS), SFR CAP Santé (FED4231), Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France.,UFR d'Odontologie, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France.,Pôle Médecine bucco-dentaire, Hôpital Maison Blanche, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Reims, Reims, France
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- EA 4691, Biomatériaux et Inflammation en Site Osseux (BIOS), SFR CAP Santé (FED4231), Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France.,UFR de Pharmacie, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France
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- EA 4691, Biomatériaux et Inflammation en Site Osseux (BIOS), SFR CAP Santé (FED4231), Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France.,UFR d'Odontologie, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France.,Pôle Médecine bucco-dentaire, Hôpital Maison Blanche, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Reims, Reims, France
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- EA 4691, Biomatériaux et Inflammation en Site Osseux (BIOS), SFR CAP Santé (FED4231), Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France.,UFR d'Odontologie, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France
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Vaspin protects mouse mesenchymal stem cells from oxidative stress-induced apoptosis through the MAPK/p38 pathway. Mol Cell Biochem 2019; 462:107-114. [PMID: 31463780 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-019-03614-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The aim of the work was to study the influence of vaspin on oxidative stress-induced apoptosis of mouse mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSCs originated from bone marrow of C57BL/6 mouse were treated with vaspin and/or H2O2 in a dose-dependent manner. Cellular viability detected by CCK-8 and cell apoptosis studied by flow cytometry and TUNEL assay were observed in these cells. The protein expressions of PI3K, p-PI3K, Akt, p-Akt, T-ERK1/2, p-ERK1/2, p38, p-p38, JNK, and p-JNK were tested by Western blot. Vaspin had no significant effect on cellular viability, but significantly reduced H2O2-induced apoptosis. Western blot assay showed that pretreatment with vaspin promoted the activation of p-p38. Inhibition of p38 by SB203580 suppressed the protective effect of vaspin on oxidative stress-induced apoptosis. Vaspin inhibits oxidative stress-induced apoptosis of MSCs via the activation of MAPK/p38 signaling pathway. These findings indicate that vaspin is prone to osteoporosis protection.
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Loozen LD, Kruyt MC, Kragten AHM, Schoenfeldt T, Croes M, Oner CF, Dhert WJA, Alblas J. BMP-2 gene delivery in cell-loaded and cell-free constructs for bone regeneration. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0220028. [PMID: 31365542 PMCID: PMC6668905 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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To induce osteogenicity in bone graft substitutes, plasmid-based expression of BMP-2 (pBMP-2) has been successfully applied in gene activated matrices based on alginate polymer constructs. Here, we investigated whether cell seeding is necessary for non-viral BMP-2 gene expression in vivo. Furthermore, to gain insight in the role of BMP-producing cells, we compared inclusion of bone progenitor cells with non-osteogenic target cells in gene delivery constructs. Plasmid DNA encoding GFP (pGFP) was used to trace transfection of host tissue cells and seeded cells in a rat model. Transgene expression was followed in both cell-free alginate-ceramic constructs as well as constructs seeded with syngeneic fibroblasts or multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). Titration of pGFP revealed that the highest pGFP dose resulted in frequent presence of positive host cells in the constructs. Both cell-loaded groups were associated with transgene expression, most effectively in the MSC-loaded constructs. Subsequently, we investigated effectiveness of cell-free and cell-loaded alginate-ceramic constructs with pBMP-2 to induce bone formation. Local BMP-2 production was found in all groups containing BMP-2 plasmid DNA, and was most pronounced in the groups with MSCs transfected with high concentration pBMP-2. Bone formation was only apparent in the recombinant protein BMP-2 group. In conclusion, we show that non-viral gene delivery of BMP-2 is a potentially effective way to induce transgene expression in vivo, both in cell-seeded as well as cell-free conditions. However, alginate-based gene delivery of BMP-2 to host cells or seeded cells did not result in protein levels adequate for bone formation in this setting, calling for more reliable scaffold compatible transfection methods.
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- Loek D. Loozen
- Dept. Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Dept. Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Dept. Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Dept. Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Dept. Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Dept. Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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The role of stem cell therapy in regeneration of dentine-pulp complex: a systematic review. Prog Biomater 2018; 7:249-268. [PMID: 30267369 PMCID: PMC6304177 DOI: 10.1007/s40204-018-0100-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Infection of the dental pulp will result in inflammation and eventually tissue necrosis which is treated conventionally by pulpectomy and root canal treatment. Advances in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering along with the introduction of new sources of stem cells have led to the possibility of pulp tissue regeneration. This systematic review analyzes animal studies published since 2010 to determine the ability of stem cell therapy to regenerate the dentine-pulp complex (DPC) and the success of clinical protocols. In vitro and human clinical studies are excluded and only the experimental studies on animal models were included. Dental pulp stem cells constitute the most commonly used cell type. The majority of stem cells are incorporated into various types of scaffold and implanted into root canals. Some of the studies combine growth factors with stem cells in an attempt to improve the outcome. Studies of ectopic transplantation using small animal models are simple and non-systematic evaluation techniques. Stem cell concentrations have not been so far reported; therefore, the translational value of such animal studies remains questionable. Though all types of stem cells appear capable of regenerating a dentine-pulp complex, still several factors have been considered in selecting the cell type. Co-administrative factors are essential for inducing the systemic migration of stem cells, and their vascularization and differentiation into odontoblast-like cells. Scaffolds provide a biodegradable structure able to control the release of growth factors. To identify problems and reduce costs, novel strategies should be initially tested in subcutaneous or renal capsule implantation followed by root canal models to confirm results.
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Jin YZ, Lee JH. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Bone Regeneration. Clin Orthop Surg 2018; 10:271-278. [PMID: 30174801 PMCID: PMC6107811 DOI: 10.4055/cios.2018.10.3.271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been used in clinic for approximately 20 years. During this period, various new populations of MSCs have been found or manipulated. However, their characters and relative strength for bone regeneration have not been well known. For a comprehensive understanding of MSCs, we reviewed the literature on the multipotent cells ranging from the definition to the current research progress for bone regeneration. Based on our literature review, bone marrow MSCs have been most widely studied and utilized in clinical settings. Among other populations of MSCs, adipose-derived MSCs and perivascular MSCs might be potential candidates for bone regeneration, whose efficacy and safety still require further investigation.
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- Yuan-Zhe Jin
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea
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Heck BE, Park JJ, Makani V, Kim EC, Kim DH. PPAR-δ Agonist With Mesenchymal Stem Cells Induces Type II Collagen-Producing Chondrocytes in Human Arthritic Synovial Fluid. Cell Transplant 2018; 26:1405-1417. [PMID: 28901183 PMCID: PMC5680970 DOI: 10.1177/0963689717720278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is an inflammatory joint disease characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage within synovial joints. An estimated 27 million Americans suffer from OA, and the population is expected to reach 67 million in the United States by 2030. Thus, it is urgent to find an effective treatment for OA. Traditional OA treatments have no disease-modifying effect, while regenerative OA therapies such as autologous chondrocyte implantation show some promise. Nonetheless, current regenerative therapies do not overcome synovial inflammation that suppresses the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to chondrocytes and the expression of type II collagen, the major constituent of functional cartilage. We discovered a synergistic combination that overcame synovial inflammation to form type II collagen-producing chondrocytes. The combination consists of peroxisome proliferator–activated receptor (PPAR) δ agonist, human bone marrow (hBM)-derived MSCs, and hyaluronic acid (HA) gel. Interestingly, those individual components showed their own strong enhancing effects on chondrogenesis. GW0742, a PPAR-δ agonist, greatly enhanced MSC chondrogenesis and the expression of type II collagen and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) in hBM-MSC-derived chondrocytes. GW0742 also increased the expression of transforming growth factor β that enhances chondrogenesis and suppresses cartilage fibrillation, ossification, and inflammation. HA gel also increased MSC chondrogenesis and GAG production. However, neither GW0742 nor HA gel could enhance the formation of type II collagen-producing chondrocytes from hBM-MSCs within human OA synovial fluid. Our data demonstrated that the combination of hBM-MSCs, PPAR-δ agonist, and HA gel significantly enhanced the formation of type II collagen-producing chondrocytes within OA synovial fluid from 3 different donors. In other words, the novel combination of PPAR-δ agonist, hBM-MSCs, and HA gel can overcome synovial inflammation to form type II collagen cartilage within human OA synovial fluid. This novel articularly injectable formula could improve OA treatment in the future clinical application.
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- Bruce E Heck
- 1 NWO Stem Cure, LLC, Findlay, OH, USA.,2 Northwest Ohio Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Findlay, OH, USA
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- 3 Department of Neurosciences, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Science, Toledo, OH, USA
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- 3 Department of Neurosciences, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Science, Toledo, OH, USA
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- 4 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- 1 NWO Stem Cure, LLC, Findlay, OH, USA.,2 Northwest Ohio Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Findlay, OH, USA.,5 Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Recovery of Donor Hematopoiesis after Graft Failure and Second Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation with Intraosseous Administration of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells. Stem Cells Int 2018; 2018:6495018. [PMID: 29760731 PMCID: PMC5914104 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6495018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2018] [Revised: 02/15/2018] [Accepted: 02/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) participate in the formation of bone marrow niches for hematopoietic stem cells. Donor MSCs can serve as a source of recovery for niches in patients with graft failure (GF) after allogeneic bone marrow (BM) transplantation. Since only few MSCs reach the BM after intravenous injection, MSCs were implanted into the iliac spine. For 8 patients with GF after allo-BMT, another hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with simultaneous implantation of MSCs from their respective donors into cancellous bone was performed. BM was aspirated from the iliac crest of these patients at 1-2, 4-5, and 9 months after the intraosseous injection of donor MSCs. Patients' MSCs were cultivated, and chimerism was determined. In 6 out of 8 patients, donor hematopoiesis was restored. Donor cells (9.4 ± 3.3%) were detected among MSCs. Thus, implanted MSCs remain localized at the site of administration and do not lose the ability to proliferate. These results suggest that MSCs could participate in the restoration of niches for donor hematopoietic cells or have an immunomodulatory effect, preventing repeated rejection of the graft. Perhaps, intraosseous implantation of MSCs contributes to the success of the second transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells and patient survival.
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Yusof MFH, Zahari W, Hashim SNM, Osman ZF, Chandra H, Kannan TP, Noordin KBAA, Azlina A. Angiogenic and osteogenic potentials of dental stem cells in bone tissue engineering. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2018; 8:48-53. [PMID: 29556464 PMCID: PMC5854554 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2017.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Manipulation of dental stem cells (DSCs) using current technologies in tissue engineering unveil promising prospect in regenerative medicine. DSCs have shown to possess angiogenic and osteogenic potential in both in vivo and in vitro. Neural crest derived DSCs can successfully be isolated from various dental tissues, exploiting their intrinsic great differentiation potential. In this article, researcher team intent to review the characteristics of DSCs, with focus on their angiogenic and osteogenic differentiation lineage. Clinical data on DSCs are still lacking to prove their restorative abilities despite extensive contemporary literature, warranting research to further validate their application for bone tissue engineering.
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- Muhammad Fuad Hilmi Yusof
- Basic Sciences and Oral Biology Unit, School of Dental Sciences, USM Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Basic Sciences and Oral Biology Unit, School of Dental Sciences, USM Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Basic Sciences and Oral Biology Unit, School of Dental Sciences, USM Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Basic Sciences and Oral Biology Unit, School of Dental Sciences, USM Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Basic Sciences and Oral Biology Unit, School of Dental Sciences, USM Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Basic Sciences and Oral Biology Unit, School of Dental Sciences, USM Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Human Genome Center, School of Medical Sciences, USM Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Basic Sciences and Oral Biology Unit, School of Dental Sciences, USM Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Human Genome Center, School of Medical Sciences, USM Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Shibani Pati and Todd Rasmussen summarize progress in preclinical research on cellular therapeutics for traumatic injury and its sequelae and discuss prospects for clinical translation.
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Li A, Tao Y, Kong D, Zhang N, Wang Y, Wang Z, Wang Y, Wang J, Xiao J, Jiang Y, Liu X, Zheng C. Infusion of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells alleviates symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis. Exp Ther Med 2017; 14:1538-1546. [PMID: 28781629 PMCID: PMC5526206 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2017.4687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2016] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The current study evaluated 5 patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Patients received intravenous transfusions of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (uMSCs). All therapeutic and adverse responses were assessed and recorded during uMSC therapy. No severe adverse reactions were observed in any of the patients, although a slight transient fever was observed in 3 patients within 2–6 h of intravenous administration of uMSCs. Following treatment, the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity and Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Indices decreased, however the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index increased. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate in 3 patients was reduced and C-reactive protein levels in 1 patient were markedly reduced. The symptoms of AS were alleviated in all patients. The present study indicates that intravenous transfusion of uMSCs is safe and well tolerated by patients and that it effectively alleviates disease activity and clinical symptoms. In the future, a larger cohort of patients with AS should be recruited to enable the systemic evaluation of uMSC therapy.
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- Ai Li
- Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Shandong University-Karolinska Institute Collaborative Laboratory For Stem Cell Research, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Institute of Biotherapy for Hematological Malignancies, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Shandong University-Karolinska Institute Collaborative Laboratory For Stem Cell Research, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Institute of Biotherapy for Hematological Malignancies, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Shandong University-Karolinska Institute Collaborative Laboratory For Stem Cell Research, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Institute of Biotherapy for Hematological Malignancies, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Shandong University-Karolinska Institute Collaborative Laboratory For Stem Cell Research, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Institute of Biotherapy for Hematological Malignancies, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Shandong University-Karolinska Institute Collaborative Laboratory For Stem Cell Research, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Institute of Biotherapy for Hematological Malignancies, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Shandong University-Karolinska Institute Collaborative Laboratory For Stem Cell Research, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Institute of Biotherapy for Hematological Malignancies, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Shandong University-Karolinska Institute Collaborative Laboratory For Stem Cell Research, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Institute of Biotherapy for Hematological Malignancies, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Shandong University-Karolinska Institute Collaborative Laboratory For Stem Cell Research, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Institute of Biotherapy for Hematological Malignancies, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Shandong University-Karolinska Institute Collaborative Laboratory For Stem Cell Research, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Institute of Biotherapy for Hematological Malignancies, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Shandong University-Karolinska Institute Collaborative Laboratory For Stem Cell Research, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Institute of Biotherapy for Hematological Malignancies, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Shandong University-Karolinska Institute Collaborative Laboratory For Stem Cell Research, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Institute of Biotherapy for Hematological Malignancies, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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Ding X, Yang G, Zhang W, Li G, Lin S, Kaplan DL, Jiang X. Increased stem cells delivered using a silk gel/scaffold complex for enhanced bone regeneration. Sci Rep 2017; 7:2175. [PMID: 28526887 PMCID: PMC5438390 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-02053-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2016] [Accepted: 04/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The low in vivo survival rate of scaffold-seeded cells is still a challenge in stem cell-based bone regeneration. This study seeks to use a silk hydrogel to deliver more stem cells into a bone defect area and prolong the viability of these cells after implantation. Rat bone marrow stem cells were mingled with silk hydrogels at the concentrations of 1.0 × 105/mL, 1.0 × 106/mL and 1.0 × 107/mL before gelation, added dropwise to a silk scaffold and applied to a rat calvarial defect. A cell tracing experiment was included to observe the preservation of cell viability and function. The results show that the hydrogel with 1.0 × 107/mL stem cells exhibited the best osteogenic effect both in vitro and in vivo. The cell-tracing experiment shows that cells in the 1.0 × 107 group still survive and actively participate in new bone formation 8 weeks after implantation. The strategy of pre-mingling stem cells with the hydrogel had the effect of delivering more stem cells for bone engineering while preserving the viability and functions of these cells in vivo.
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- Xun Ding
- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.,Oral Bioengineering and regenerative medicine Lab, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ninth People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.,Oral Bioengineering and regenerative medicine Lab, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.,Oral Bioengineering and regenerative medicine Lab, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.,Oral Bioengineering and regenerative medicine Lab, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby St, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China. .,Oral Bioengineering and regenerative medicine Lab, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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Mussano F, Genova T, Corsalini M, Schierano G, Pettini F, Di Venere D, Carossa S. Cytokine, Chemokine, and Growth Factor Profile Characterization of Undifferentiated and Osteoinduced Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells. Stem Cells Int 2017; 2017:6202783. [PMID: 28572824 PMCID: PMC5442436 DOI: 10.1155/2017/6202783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2016] [Revised: 01/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Bone is the second most manipulated tissue after blood. Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) may become a convenient source of MSC for bone regenerative protocols. Surprisingly, little is known about the most significant biomolecules these cells produce and release after being osteoinduced. Therefore, the present study aimed at dosing 13 candidates chosen among the most representative cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors within the conditioned media of osteodifferentiated and undifferentiated ASCs. Two acknowledged osteoblastic cell models, that is, MG-63 and SaOs-2 cells, were compared. Notably, IL-6, IL-8, MCP-1, and VEGF were highly produced and detectable in ASCs. In addition, while IL-6 and IL-8 seemed to be significantly induced by the osteogenic medium, no such effect was seen for MCP-1 and VEGF. Overall SaOS-2 had a poor expression profile, which may be consistent with the more differentiated phenotype of SaOs-2 compared to ASCs and MG-63. Instead, in maintaining medium, MG-63 displayed a very rich production of IL-12, MCP-1, IP-10, and VEGF, which were significantly reduced in osteogenic conditions, with the only exception of MCP-1. The high expression of MCP-1 and VEGF, even after the osteogenic commitment, may support the usage of ASCs in bone regenerative protocols by recruiting both osteoblasts and osteoclasts of the host.
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- F. Mussano
- CIR Dental School, Department of Surgical Sciences, UNITO, Via Nizza 230, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- CIR Dental School, Department of Surgical Sciences, UNITO, Via Nizza 230, 10126 Turin, Italy
- Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, UNITO, Via Accademia Albertina 13, 10123 Turin, Italy
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- Dipartimento Interdisciplinare di Medicina, Università di Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- CIR Dental School, Department of Surgical Sciences, UNITO, Via Nizza 230, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Dipartimento Interdisciplinare di Medicina, Università di Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento Interdisciplinare di Medicina, Università di Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- CIR Dental School, Department of Surgical Sciences, UNITO, Via Nizza 230, 10126 Turin, Italy
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Emerging Perspectives in Scaffold for Tissue Engineering in Oral Surgery. Stem Cells Int 2017; 2017:4585401. [PMID: 28337223 PMCID: PMC5346390 DOI: 10.1155/2017/4585401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Bone regeneration is currently one of the most important and challenging tissue engineering approaches in regenerative medicine. Bone regeneration is a promising approach in dentistry and is considered an ideal clinical strategy in treating diseases, injuries, and defects of the maxillofacial region. Advances in tissue engineering have resulted in the development of innovative scaffold designs, complemented by the progress made in cell-based therapies. In vitro bone regeneration can be achieved by the combination of stem cells, scaffolds, and bioactive factors. The biomimetic approach to create an ideal bone substitute provides strategies for developing combined scaffolds composed of adult stem cells with mesenchymal phenotype and different organic biomaterials (such as collagen and hyaluronic acid derivatives) or inorganic biomaterials such as manufactured polymers (polyglycolic acid (PGA), polylactic acid (PLA), and polycaprolactone). This review focuses on different biomaterials currently used in dentistry as scaffolds for bone regeneration in treating bone defects or in surgical techniques, such as sinus lift, horizontal and vertical bone grafts, or socket preservation. Our review would be of particular interest to medical and surgical researchers at the interface of cell biology, materials science, and tissue engineering, as well as industry-related manufacturers and researchers in healthcare, prosthetics, and 3D printing, too.
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Frasca S, Norol F, Le Visage C, Collombet JM, Letourneur D, Holy X, Sari Ali E. Calcium-phosphate ceramics and polysaccharide-based hydrogel scaffolds combined with mesenchymal stem cell differently support bone repair in rats. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2017; 28:35. [PMID: 28110459 PMCID: PMC5253158 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-016-5839-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2016] [Accepted: 12/29/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Research in bone tissue engineering is focused on the development of alternatives to autologous bone grafts for bone reconstruction. Although multiple stem cell-based products and biomaterials are currently being investigated, comparative studies are rarely achieved to evaluate the most appropriate approach in this context. Here, we aimed to compare different clinically relevant bone tissue engineering methods and evaluated the kinetic repair and the bone healing efficiency supported by mesenchymal stem cells and two different biomaterials, a new hydrogel scaffold and a commercial hydroxyapatite/tricalcium phosphate ceramic, alone or in combination.Syngeneic mesenchymal stem cells (5 × 105) and macroporous biphasic calcium phosphate ceramic granules (Calciresorb C35®, Ceraver) or porous pullulan/dextran-based hydrogel scaffold were implanted alone or combined in a drilled-hole bone defect in rats. Using quantitative microtomography measurements and qualitative histological examinations, their osteogenic properties were evaluated 7, 30, and 90 days after implantation. Three months after surgery, only minimal repair was evidenced in control rats while newly mineralized bone was massively observed in animals treated with either hydrogels (bone volume/tissue volume = 20%) or ceramics (bone volume/tissue volume = 26%). Repair mechanism and resorption kinetics were strikingly different: rapidly-resorbed hydrogels induced a dense bone mineralization from the edges of the defect while ceramics triggered newly woven bone formation in close contact with the ceramic surface that remained unresorbed. Delivery of mesenchymal stem cells in combination with these biomaterials enhanced both bone healing (>20%) and neovascularization after 1 month, mainly in hydrogel.Osteogenic and angiogenic properties combined with rapid resorption make hydrogels a promising alternative to ceramics for bone repair by cell therapy.
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- Sophie Frasca
- Département Soutien Médico-Chirurgical des Forces, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), BP 73, 91223, Brétigny-sur-Orge cedex, France.
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- AP-HP, Service de Biothérapie, Hôpital de la Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- INSERM U791, Centre for Osteoarticular and Dental Tissue Engineering, Nantes, France
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- Département Soutien Médico-Chirurgical des Forces, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), BP 73, 91223, Brétigny-sur-Orge cedex, France
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- INSERM U1148, LVTS, Université Paris 13, Hôpital X. Bichat, Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France
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- Département Soutien Médico-Chirurgical des Forces, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées (IRBA), BP 73, 91223, Brétigny-sur-Orge cedex, France
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- AP-HP, Département de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologie, Hôpital de la Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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Li W, Liu Y, Wang B, Luo Y, Hu N, Chen D, Zhang X, Xiong Y. Protective effect of berberine against oxidative stress-induced apoptosis in rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Exp Ther Med 2016; 12:4041-4048. [PMID: 28101183 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2016.3866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2015] [Accepted: 09/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) have the potential to be used for the treatment of delayed union, nonunion or persistent bone defects in MSC-based cell therapy. However, implantation of BMSCs into the fracture site is confronted with apoptosis on account of harsh conditions and oxidative stress. In the present study, the anti-apoptotic effects of berberine (BBR) on BMSCs subjected to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) are investigated, and the potential underlying mechanisms are explored. Oxidative injury was induced by exposure to H2O2, and cell viability was assessed using a cell counting kit-8 assay. The apoptosis of BMSCs was measured by Hoechst 33258 and Annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate/propidium iodide assay. Reactive oxygen species staining and superoxide dismutase (SOD) assay were applied to assess the anti-oxidative effect of BBR. Finally, western blot was performed to measure the expression levels of phosphorylated (p)-Akt, B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) and cleaved caspase-3. In the present study, it was identified that BBR remarkably attenuated H2O2-induced apoptotic cell death via quenching ROS production and increasing SOD activity. Further studies indicated that BBR can reduce apoptosis by upregulating the expression level of p-Akt and Bcl-2, and downregulating the expression levels of Bax and cleaved caspase-3. Taken together, the results of the present study demonstrate that pretreatment with BBR could alleviate H2O2-induced apoptosis in rat BMSCs in vitro.
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- Wangyang Li
- Department of Traumatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510240, P.R. China
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- Department of Diagnostics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, P.R. China
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- Department of Traumatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510240, P.R. China
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- Department of Traumatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510240, P.R. China
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- Department of Traumatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510240, P.R. China
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- Department of Anatomy, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, P.R. China
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- Department of Traumatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510240, P.R. China
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- Department of Traumatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510240, P.R. China
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Trauma is a leading cause of death in both military and civilian populations worldwide. Although medical advances have improved the overall morbidity and mortality often associated with trauma, additional research and innovative advancements in therapeutic interventions are needed to optimize patient outcomes. Cell-based therapies present a novel opportunity to improve trauma and critical care at both the acute and chronic phases that often follow injury. Although this field is still in its infancy, animal and human studies suggest that stem cells may hold great promise for the treatment of brain and spinal cord injuries, organ injuries, and extremity injuries such as those caused by orthopedic trauma, burns, and critical limb ischemia. However, barriers in the translation of cell therapies that include regulatory obstacles, challenges in manufacturing and clinical trial design, and a lack of funding are critical areas in need of development. In 2015, the Department of Defense Combat Casualty Care Research Program held a joint military–civilian meeting as part of its effort to inform the research community about this field and allow for effective planning and programmatic decisions regarding research and development. The objective of this article is to provide a “state of the science” review regarding cellular therapies in trauma and critical care, and to provide a foundation from which the potential of this emerging field can be harnessed to mitigate outcomes in critically ill trauma patients.
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Fu X, Yang H, Zhang H, Wang G, Liu K, Gu Q, Tao Y, Chen G, Jiang X, Li G, Gu Y, Shi Q. Improved osteogenesis and upregulated immunogenicity in human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells primed with osteogenic induction medium. Stem Cell Res Ther 2016; 7:138. [PMID: 27649692 PMCID: PMC5028975 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-016-0400-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2016] [Revised: 06/18/2016] [Accepted: 08/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are widely used in cell-based therapy owing to their multilineage potential and low immunogenicity. However, low differentiation efficiency and unpredictable immunogenicity of allogeneic MSCs in vivo limit their success in therapeutic treatment. Herein, we evaluated the differentiation potential and immunogenicity of human placenta-derived MSCs manipulated with osteogenic priming and dedifferentiation process. METHODS MSCs from human placentas were subjected to osteogenic induction and then cultivated in osteogenic factor-free media; the obtained cell population was termed dedifferentiated mesenchymal stem cells (De-MSCs). De-MSCs were induced into osteo-, chondro- and adipo-differentiation in vitro. Cell proliferation was quantified by a Cell-Counting Kit-8 or tritiated thymidine ([(3)H]-TdR) incorporation. Meanwhile, the osteogenesis of De-MSCs in vivo was assayed by real-time PCR and histological staining. The expressions of stem cell markers and co-stimulatory molecules on De-MSCs and lymphocytes from primed BALB/c mouse with De-MSCs were determined by flow cytometry. RESULTS De-MSCs exhibited some properties similar to MSCs including multiple differentiation potential and hypoimmunogenicity. Upon re-osteogenic induction, De-MSCs exhibited higher differentiation capability than MSCs both in vitro and in vivo. Of note, De-MSCs had upregulated immunogenicity in association with their osteogenesis, reflected by the alternated expressions of co-stimulatory molecules on the surface and decreased suppression on T cell activation. Functionally, De-MSC-derived osteoblasts could prime lymphocytes of peripheral blood and spleen in BALB/c mice in vivo. CONCLUSIONS These data are of great significance for the potential application of De-MSCs as an alternative resource for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. In order to avoid being rejected by the host during allogeneic De-MSC therapy, we suggest that immune intervention should be considered to boost the immune acceptance and integration because of the upregulated immunogenicity of De-MSCs with redifferentiation in clinical applications.
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- Xuejie Fu
- Orthopedic Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Orthopedic Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Orthopedic Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Orthopedic Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Orthopedic Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Orthopedic Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Orthopedic Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Epithelial Cell Biology Research Center, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- Orthopedic Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, People's Republic of China. .,Key Laboratory of Stem Cell of Jiangsu Province, Institute of Medical Biotechnology, Soochow University, No.188 Shizi Street, Suzhou, 215006, People's Republic of China.
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- Orthopedic Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, People's Republic of China.
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Semaphorin 3A Shifts Adipose Mesenchymal Stem Cells towards Osteogenic Phenotype and Promotes Bone Regeneration In Vivo. Stem Cells Int 2016; 2016:2545214. [PMID: 27721834 PMCID: PMC5046026 DOI: 10.1155/2016/2545214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2016] [Revised: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Adipose mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs) are considered as the promising seed cells for bone regeneration. However, the lower osteogenic differentiation capacity limits its therapeutic efficacy. Identification of the key molecules governing the differences between ASCs and BMSCs would shed light on manipulation of ASCs towards osteogenic phenotype. In this study, we screened semaphorin family members in ASCs and BMSCs and identified Sema3A as an osteogenic semaphorin that was significantly and predominantly expressed in BMSCs. The analyses in vitro showed that the overexpression of Sema3A in ASCs significantly enhanced the expression of bone-related genes and extracellular matrix calcium deposition, while decreasing the expression of adipose-related genes and thus lipid droplet formation, resembling a BMSCs phenotype. Furthermore, Sema3A modified ASCs were then engrafted into poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) scaffolds to repair the critical-sized calvarial defects in rat model. As expected, Sema3A modified ASCs encapsulation significantly promoted new bone formation with higher bone volume fraction and bone mineral density. Additionally, Sema3A was found to simultaneously increase multiple Wnt related genes and thus activating Wnt pathway. Taken together, our study here identifies Sema3A as a critical gene for osteogenic phenotype and reveals that Sema3A-modified ASCs would serve as a promising candidate for bettering bone defect repair.
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Effects of Hypoxia and Chitosan on Equine Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Stem Cells Int 2016; 2016:2987140. [PMID: 27379167 PMCID: PMC4917753 DOI: 10.1155/2016/2987140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Chitosan opens new perspectives in regenerative medicine as it enhances the properties of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) through formation of spheroids. Hypoxia has also been proposed to enhance stemness and survival of MSCs after in vivo implantation. These characteristics are relevant to the development of an off-the-shelf source of allogenic cells for regenerative therapy of tendinopathies. Umbilical cord-derived MSCs (UCM-MSCs) offer an abundant source of immature and immunoprivileged stem cells. In this study, equine UCM-MSCs (eqUCM-MSCs) conditioned for 3 and 7 days on chitosan films at 5% oxygen were compared to eqUCM-MSCs under standard conditions. Equine UCM-MSCs formed spheroids on chitosan but yielded 72% less DNA than standard eqUCM-MSCs. Expression of Sox2, Oct4, and Nanog was 4 to 10 times greater in conditioned cells at day 7. Fluorescence-labeled cells cultured for 7 days under standard conditions or on chitosan films under hypoxia were compared in a bilateral patellar tendon defect model in rats. Fluorescence was present in all treated tendons, but the modulus of elasticity under tension was greater in tendons treated with conditioned cells. Chitosan and hypoxia affected cell yield but improved the stemness of eqUCM-MSCs and their contribution to the healing of tissues. Given the abundance of allogenic cells, these properties are highly relevant to clinical applications and outweigh the negative impact on cell proliferation.
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Hefeng Y, Yu H, Jingjing S, Weihua G, Weidong T, Song L. [Treated dentin matrix enhances proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells]. HUA XI KOU QIANG YI XUE ZA ZHI = HUAXI KOUQIANG YIXUE ZAZHI = WEST CHINA JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY 2016; 34:281-285. [PMID: 27526454 PMCID: PMC7030839 DOI: 10.7518/hxkq.2016.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2015] [Revised: 01/10/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The effect of treated dentin matrix (TDM) to the proliferation and osteogenesis differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) is evaluated in vitro. METHODS TDM leaching solution was prepared by dentine particles suffering from gradient demineralization. Human BMSCs were isolated and cultivated, and subsequently cultivated in the TDM leaching solution. The proliferation of BMSCs was detected by CCK-8. The osteogenesis-related proteins, including collagen type I (Col I) and runt-related transcription factor-2 (Runx2), were extracted and detected by Western blot after a 7-day culture. RESULTS Compared with the control group and hydroxyapatite (HA)/β-tricalcium phosphate (βTCP) group, the proliferation of BMSCs cultivated in TDM leaching solution was significantly improved. The expression of Col I and Runx2 obviously increased after the 7-day cultivation in TDM leaching solution. CONCLUSION TDM can promote the proliferation and osteogenesis differentiation of BMSCs, implying the feasibility of the application in bone tissue engineering.
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XPC Promotes Pluripotency of Human Dental Pulp Cells through Regulation of Oct-4/Sox2/c-Myc. Stem Cells Int 2016; 2016:3454876. [PMID: 27127517 PMCID: PMC4834411 DOI: 10.1155/2016/3454876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2016] [Revised: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 03/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Introduction. Xeroderma pigmentosum group C (XPC), essential component of multisubunit stem cell coactivator complex (SCC), functions as the critical factor modulating pluripotency and genome integrity through interaction with Oct-4/Sox2. However, its specific role in regulating pluripotency and multilineage differentiation of human dental pulp cells (DPCs) remains unknown. Methods. To elucidate the functional role XPC played in pluripotency and multilineage differentiation of DPCs, expressions of XPC in DPCs with long-term culture were examined by real-time PCR and western blot. DPCs were transfected with lentiviral-mediated human XPC gene; then transfection rate was investigated by real-time PCR and western blot. Cell cycle, apoptosis, proliferation, senescence, multilineage differentiation, and expression of Oct-4/Sox2/c-Myc in transfected DPCs were examined. Results. XPC, Oct-4, Sox2, and c-Myc were downregulated at P7 compared with P3 in DPCs with long-term culture. XPC genes were upregulated in DPCs at P2 after transfection and maintained high expression level at P3 and P7. Cell proliferation, PI value, and telomerase activity were enhanced, whereas apoptosis was suppressed in transfected DPCs. Oct-4/Sox2/c-Myc were significantly upregulated, and multilineage differentiation in DPCs with XPC overexpression was enhanced after transfection. Conclusions. XPC plays an essential role in the modulation of pluripotency and multilineage differentiation of DPCs through regulation of Oct-4/Sox2/c-Myc.
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Lobo SE, Leonel LCP, Miranda CM, Coelho TM, Ferreira GA, Mess A, Abrão MS, Miglino MA. The Placenta as an Organ and a Source of Stem Cells and Extracellular Matrix: A Review. Cells Tissues Organs 2016; 201:239-52. [DOI: 10.1159/000443636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The placenta is a temporal, dynamic and diverse organ with important immunological features that facilitate embryonic and fetal development and survival, notwithstanding the fact that several aspects of its formation and function closely resemble tumor progression. Placentation in mammals is commonly used to characterize the evolution of species, including insights into human evolution. Although most placentas are discarded after birth, they are a high-yield source for the isolation of stem/progenitor cells and are rich in extracellular matrix (ECM), representing an important resource for regenerative medicine purposes. Interactions among cells, ECM and bioactive molecules regulate tissue and organ generation and comprise the foundation of tissue engineering. In the present article, differences among several mammalian species regarding the placental types and classifications, phenotypes and potency of placenta-derived stem/progenitor cells, placental ECM components and current placental ECM applications were reviewed to highlight their potential clinical and biomedical relevance.
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The effect of bisphosphonates on the endothelial differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. Sci Rep 2016; 6:20580. [PMID: 26857282 PMCID: PMC4746673 DOI: 10.1038/srep20580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The contribution of the local stem cell niche to providing an adequate vascular framework during healing cannot be overemphasized. Bisphosphonates (BPs) are known to have a direct effect on the local vasculature, but their effect on progenitor cell differentiation is unknown. This in vitro study evaluated the effect(s) of various BPs on the differentiation of human placental mesenchymal stem cells (pMSCs) along the endothelial lineage and their subsequent functional and morphogenic capabilities. pMSC multipotency was confirmed by successful differentiation into cells of both the osteogenic and endothelial lineages, as demonstrated by positive Alizarin Red S staining and Ac-LDL uptake. pMSC differentiation in the presence of non-cytotoxic BP concentrations showed that nitrogen containing BPs had a significant inhibitory effect on cell migration and endothelial marker gene expression, as well as compromised endothelial differentiation as demonstrated using von Willebrand factor immunofluorescence staining and tube formation assay. This in vitro study demonstrated that at non-cytotoxic levels, nitrogen-containing BPs inhibit differentiation of pMSCs into cells of an endothelial lineage and affect the downstream functional capability of these cells supporting a multi-modal effect of BPs on angiogenesis as pathogenic mechanism contributing to bone healing disorders such as bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ).
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Aronowitz JA, Lockhart RA, Hakakian CS. Mechanical versus enzymatic isolation of stromal vascular fraction cells from adipose tissue. SPRINGERPLUS 2015; 4:713. [PMID: 26636001 PMCID: PMC4656256 DOI: 10.1186/s40064-015-1509-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Clinical use of adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) for a variety of indications is rapidly expanding in medicine. Most commonly, ASCs are isolated at the point of care from lipoaspirate tissue as the stromal vascular fraction (SVF). The cells are immediately administered to the patient as an injection or used to enrich fat grafts. Isolation of ASCs from adipose tissue is a relatively simple process performed routinely in cell biology laboratories, but isolation at the point of care for immediate clinical administration requires special methodology to prevent contamination, ensure integrity of clinical research and comply with regulatory requirements. A lack of practical laboratory experience, regulatory uncertainty and a relative paucity of objective published data can make selection of the optimum separation method for specific indications a difficult task for the clinician and can discourage clinical adoption. In this paper, we discuss the processes which can be used to separate SVF cells from fat tissue. We compare the various mechanical and enzymatic methods. We discuss the practical considerations involved in selecting an appropriate method from a clinical perspective. Studies consistently show that breakdown of the extracellular matrix achieved with proteolytic enzymes affords significantly greater efficiency to the separation process. SVF isolated through mechanical methods is equally safe, less costly and less time consuming but the product contains a higher frequency of blood mononuclear cells and fewer progenitor cells. Mechanical methods can provide a low cost, rapid and simple alternative to enzymatic isolation methods, and are attractive when smaller quantities of ASCs are sufficient.
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- />Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA
- />University Stem Cell Center, 8635 W 3rd St. Suite 1090W, Los Angeles, CA 90048 USA
- />USC, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
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- />University Stem Cell Center, 8635 W 3rd St. Suite 1090W, Los Angeles, CA 90048 USA
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- />University Stem Cell Center, 8635 W 3rd St. Suite 1090W, Los Angeles, CA 90048 USA
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In Vitro Behavior of Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells on Poly(ε-caprolactone) Film for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:323571. [PMID: 26558266 PMCID: PMC4617699 DOI: 10.1155/2015/323571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2015] [Accepted: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Bone tissue engineering is an emerging field, representing one of the most exciting challenges for scientists and clinicians. The possibility of combining mesenchymal stem cells and scaffolds to create engineered tissues has brought attention to a large variety of biomaterials in combination with osteoprogenitor cells able to promote and regenerate bone tissue. Human adipose tissue is officially recognized as an easily accessible source of mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs), a significant factor for use in tissue regenerative medicine. In this study, we analyze the behavior of a clonal finite cell line derived from human adipose tissue seeded on poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) film, prepared by solvent casting. PCL polymer is chosen for its good biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical properties. We observe that AMSCs are able to adhere to the biomaterial and remain viable for the entire experimental period. Moreover, we show that the proliferation process and osteogenic activity of AMSCs are maintained on the biofilm, demonstrating that the selected biomaterial ensures cell colonization and the development of an extracellular mineralized matrix. The results of this study highlight that AMSCs and PCL film can be used as a suitable model to support regeneration of new bone for future tissue engineering strategies.
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Herrmann M, Verrier S, Alini M. Strategies to Stimulate Mobilization and Homing of Endogenous Stem and Progenitor Cells for Bone Tissue Repair. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2015; 3:79. [PMID: 26082926 PMCID: PMC4451737 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2015.00079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2015] [Accepted: 05/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The gold standard for the treatment of critical-size bone defects is autologous or allogenic bone graft. This has several limitations including donor site morbidity and the restricted supply of graft material. Cell-based tissue engineering strategies represent an alternative approach. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been considered as a source of osteoprogenitor cells. More recently, focus has been placed on the use of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), since vascularization is a critical step in bone healing. Although many of these approaches have demonstrated effectiveness for bone regeneration, cell-based therapies require time consuming and cost-expensive in vitro cell expansion procedures. Accordingly, research is becoming increasingly focused on the homing and stimulation of native cells. The stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1) - CXCR4 axis has been shown to be critical for the recruitment of MSCs and EPCs. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a key factor in angiogenesis and has been targeted in many studies. Here, we present an overview of the different approaches for delivering homing factors to the defect site by absorption or incorporation to biomaterials, gene therapy, or via genetically manipulated cells. We further review strategies focusing on the stimulation of endogenous cells to support bone repair. Finally, we discuss the major challenges in the treatment of critical-size bone defects and fracture non-unions.
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Affiliation(s)
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- AO Research Institute Davos , Davos , Switzerland
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