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Misbah MH, Quintanilla-Sierra L, Alonso M, Rodríguez-Cabello JC, Santos M. "In-situ" formation of elastin-like recombinamer hydrogels with tunable viscoelasticity through efficient one-pot process. Mater Today Bio 2024; 25:100999. [PMID: 38379933 PMCID: PMC10877175 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.100999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
Abstract
Despite the remarkable progress in the generation of recombinant elastin-like (ELR) hydrogels, further improvements are still required to enhance and control their viscoelasticity, as well as limit the use of expensive chemical reagents, time-consuming processes and several purification steps. To alleviate this issue, the reactivity of carboxylic groups from glutamic (E) acid distributed along the hydrophilic block of an amphiphilic ELR (coded as E50I60) with amine groups has been studied through a one-pot amidation reaction in aqueous solutions, for the first time. By means of this approach, immediate conjugation of E50I60 with molecules containing amine groups has been performed with a high yield, as demonstrated by the 1H NMR and MALDI-TOF spectroscopies. This has resulted in the preparation of viscoelastic irreversible hydrogels through the "in-situ" cross-linking of E50I60 with another ELR (coded as VKV24) containing amine groups from lysines (K). The rheology analysis demonstrated that the gelation process takes place following a dual mechanism dependent on the ELR concentration: physical cross-linking of I60 block through the hydrophobic interactions, and covalent cross-linking of E50I60 with VKV24 through the amidation reaction. While the chemical network formed between the hydrophilic E50 block and VKV24 ELR preserves the elasticity of ELR hydrogels, the self-assembly of the I60 block through the hydrophobic interactions provides a tunable physical network. The presented investigation serves as a basis for generating ELR hydrogels with tunable viscoelastic properties promising for tissue regeneration, through an ''in-situ", rapid, scalable, economically and feasible one-pot method.
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- M. Hamed Misbah
- Nanoscience Department, Institute of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, 33511, Egypt
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- G.I.R. Bioforge, University of Valladolid, CIBER-BBN, Paseo de Belén 19, 47011, Valladolid, Spain
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- G.I.R. Bioforge, University of Valladolid, CIBER-BBN, Paseo de Belén 19, 47011, Valladolid, Spain
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- G.I.R. Bioforge, University of Valladolid, CIBER-BBN, Paseo de Belén 19, 47011, Valladolid, Spain
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Ohnishi T, Homan K, Fukushima A, Ukeba D, Iwasaki N, Sudo H. A Review: Methodologies to Promote the Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Regeneration of Intervertebral Disc Cells Following Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. Cells 2023; 12:2161. [PMID: 37681893 PMCID: PMC10486900 DOI: 10.3390/cells12172161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IDD), a highly prevalent pathological condition worldwide, is widely associated with back pain. Treatments available compensate for the impaired function of the degenerated IVD but typically have incomplete resolutions because of their adverse complications. Therefore, fundamental regenerative treatments need exploration. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy has been recognized as a mainstream research objective by the World Health Organization and was consequently studied by various research groups. Implanted MSCs exert anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and anti-pyroptotic effects and promote extracellular component production, as well as differentiation into IVD cells themselves. Hence, the ultimate goal of MSC therapy is to recover IVD cells and consequently regenerate the extracellular matrix of degenerated IVDs. Notably, in addition to MSC implantation, healthy nucleus pulposus (NP) cells (NPCs) have been implanted to regenerate NP, which is currently undergoing clinical trials. NPC-derived exosomes have been investigated for their ability to differentiate MSCs from NPC-like phenotypes. A stable and economical source of IVD cells may include allogeneic MSCs from the cell bank for differentiation into IVD cells. Therefore, multiple alternative therapeutic options should be considered if a refined protocol for the differentiation of MSCs into IVD cells is established. In this study, we comprehensively reviewed the molecules, scaffolds, and environmental factors that facilitate the differentiation of MSCs into IVD cells for regenerative therapies for IDD.
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- Takashi Ohnishi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8638, Japan; (T.O.); (K.H.); (A.F.); (N.I.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8638, Japan; (T.O.); (K.H.); (A.F.); (N.I.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8638, Japan; (T.O.); (K.H.); (A.F.); (N.I.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan;
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8638, Japan; (T.O.); (K.H.); (A.F.); (N.I.)
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- Department of Advanced Medicine for Spine and Spinal Cord Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8638, Japan
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Muresanu C, Somasundaram SG, Vissarionov SV, Gavryushova LV, Nikolenko VN, Mikhaleva LM, Kirkland CE, Aliev G. Hypothetical Role of Growth Factors to Reduce Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Significantly through Trained Biological Transformations. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 27:2221-2230. [PMID: 33076800 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666201019104201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Given the evidence of little or no therapeutic benefit of injection-based growth factor therapies, it has been proposed that a naturally triggered uninterrupted blood circulation of the growth factors would be superior. OBJECTIVE We seek to stimulate discussions and more research about the possibility of using the already available growth factors found in the prostate gland and endometrium by starting novel educable physiology, known as biological transformations controlled by the mind. METHODS We summarized the stretch-gated ion channel mechanism of the cell membrane and offer several practical methods that can be applied by anyone, in order to stimulate and enhance the blood circulation of the growth factors from the seminal fluid to sites throughout the body. This study describes, in detail, the practical application of our earlier published studies about biological transformations. RESULTS A previously reported single-patient case study has been extended, adding more from his personal experiences to continually improve this novel physiological training and extending the ideas from our earlier findings in detail. CONCLUSION The biological transformation findings demonstrate the need for additional research to establish the benefits of these natural therapies to repair and rejuvenate tissues affected by various chronic diseases or aging processes.
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- Cristian Muresanu
- Research Center for Applied Biotechnology in Diagnosis and Molecular Therapies (BIODIATECH), Str. Trifoiului nr. 12 G, 400478, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Salem University, Salem, WV 26426, United States
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- Department of Spinal Pathology and Neurosurgery, Turner Scientific and Research Institute for Children's Orthopedics, Street Parkovskya 64-68, Pushkin, Saint-Petersburg, 196603, Russian Federation
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- Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky, 410012, Saratov, Russian Federation
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- I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), 8/2 Trubetskaya Str., Moscow, 119991, Russian Federation
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution, Research Institute of Human Morphology, 3, Tsyurupy Str., Moscow, 117418, Russian Federation
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Salem University, Salem, WV 26426, United States
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- I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), 8/2 Trubetskaya Str., Moscow, 119991, Russian Federation
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Niu YT, Xie L, Deng RR, Zhang XY. In the presence of TGF-β1, Asperosaponin VI promotes human mesenchymal stem cell differentiation into nucleus pulposus like- cells. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:32. [PMID: 33446173 PMCID: PMC7807821 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-020-03169-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Background The regeneration of nucleus pulposus (NP) cells is an effective method to prevent intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD). In this study, we investigated the role of Asperosaponin VI (ASA VI), isolated from a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the root of Dipsacus asper Wall, in promoting human mesenchymal stem cell (HMSC) proliferation and differentiation into NP-like cells and explored the possible mechanism of action. Methods The effects of ASA VI on HMSC viability and proliferation were determined by the XTT method and EDU staining. Then, Real-time qPCR, immunocytochemistry and immunofluorescence assays were used to measure the effect of ASA VI on the expression of extracellular matrix (ECM) components, such as COL2A1, aggrecan, SOX9, KRT19, PAX1, and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), in NP cells. In addition, Western blot assay was used to measure the expression of p-ERK1/2 and p-smad2/3. Results ASA VI was able to promote the proliferation and differentiation of HMSCs into NP-like cells, and the optimum concentration was 1 mg/L. Western blot assay indicated that the possible mechanism might be related to the activation of p-ERK1 / 2 and p-Smad2 / 3. Conclusions ASA VI can promote the proliferation and differentiation of HMSCs into NP-like cells, which can potentially be used as a treatment for IVDD. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12906-020-03169-y.
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- Yong-Tao Niu
- Department of Spine Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, Jiangsu, China
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Zhou X, Zhang F, Wang D, Wang J, Wang C, Xia K, Ying L, Huang X, Tao Y, Chen S, Xue D, Hua J, Liang C, Chen Q, Li F. Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue Promotes the Matrix Synthesis Function of Nucleus Pulposus Cells and Regenerates Degenerated Intervertebral Disc in a Pig Model. Cell Transplant 2020; 29:963689720905798. [PMID: 32030997 PMCID: PMC7444234 DOI: 10.1177/0963689720905798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration and consequent lower back pain is a common
disease. Micro fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) is promising for a wide range of
applications in regenerative medicine. In this study, MFAT was isolated by a
nonenzymatic method and co-cultured with nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs) using an
indirect co-culture system in vitro. A pig disc degeneration
model was used to investigate the regenerative effect of MFAT on degenerated
IVDs in vivo. The mRNA expression of Sox9,
Acan, and Col2 in NPCs was significantly
increased, while no significant increase was observed in the mRNA expression of
proinflammatory cytokine genes after the NPCs were co-cultured with MFAT.
Nucleus pulposus (NP)-specific markers were increased in MFAT cells after
co-culture with NPCs. After injection of MFAT, the disc height, water content,
extracellular matrix, and structure of the degenerated NP were significantly
improved. MFAT promoted the matrix synthesis function of NPCs, and NPCs
stimulated the NP-like differentiation of MFAT cells. In addition, MFAT also
partly regenerated degenerated IVDs in the pig model.
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- Xiaopeng Zhou
- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,These authors contributed equally to this article
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,These authors contributed equally to this article
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,These authors contributed equally to this article
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,These authors contributed equally to this article
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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Zubillaga V, Alonso-Varona A, Fernandes SCM, Salaberria AM, Palomares T. Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Chondrospheroids Cultured in Hypoxia and a 3D Porous Chitosan/Chitin Nanocrystal Scaffold as a Platform for Cartilage Tissue Engineering. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E1004. [PMID: 32028724 PMCID: PMC7037297 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21031004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Articular cartilage degeneration is one of the most common causes of pain and disability in middle-aged and older people. Tissue engineering (TE) has shown great therapeutic promise for this condition. The design of cartilage regeneration constructs must take into account the specific characteristics of the cartilaginous matrix, as well as the avascular nature of cartilage and its cells' peculiar arrangement in isogenic groups. Keeping these factors in mind, we have designed a 3D porous scaffold based on genipin-crosslinked chitosan/chitin nanocrystals for spheroid chondral differentiation of human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hASCs) induced in hypoxic conditions. First, we demonstrated that, under low oxygen conditions, the chondrospheroids obtained express cartilage-specific markers including collagen type II (COL2A1) and aggrecan, lacking expression of osteogenic differentiation marker collagen type I (COL1A2). These results were associated with an increased expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1α, which positively directs COL2A1 and aggrecan expression. Finally, we determined the most suitable chondrogenic differentiation pattern when hASC spheroids were seeded in the 3D porous scaffold under hypoxia and obtained a chondral extracellular matrix with a high sulphated glycosaminoglycan content, which is characteristic of articular cartilage. These findings highlight the potential use of such templates in cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Veronica Zubillaga
- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Medicine and Nursey, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), B Sarriena s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain;
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- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Medicine and Nursey, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), B Sarriena s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain;
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- Institute of Analytical Sciences and Physico-chemistry for the Environment and Materials, University of Pau and Pays Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS, 64600 Anglet, France;
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- Biorefinery Processes Research Group, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic School, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Pza. Europa 1, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain;
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- Department of Surgery, Radiology and Physic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), B Sarriena, s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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Chang CW, Lee JH, Chao PHG. Chemical Optimization for Functional Ligament Tissue Engineering. Tissue Eng Part A 2020; 26:102-110. [DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2019.0142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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- Chun-Wei Chang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering and School of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering and School of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering and School of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Hua J, Shen N, Wang J, Tao Y, Li F, Chen Q, Zhou X. Small Molecule-Based Strategy Promotes Nucleus Pulposus Specific Differentiation of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Mol Cells 2019; 42:661-671. [PMID: 31564076 PMCID: PMC6776160 DOI: 10.14348/molcells.2019.0098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) are promising for regenerating degenerated intervertebral discs (IVDs), but the low efficiency of nucleus pulposus (NP)-specific differentiation limits their clinical applications. The Sonic hedgehog (Shh) signaling pathway is important in NP-specific differentiation of ADSCs, and Smoothened Agonist (SAG) is a highly specific and effective agonist of Shh signaling. In this study, we proposed a new differentiation strategy with the use of the small molecule SAG. The NP-specific differentiation and extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis of ADSCs were measured in vitro , and the regenerative effects of SAG pretreated ADSCs in degenerated IVDs were verified in vivo . The results showed that the combination of SAG and transforming growth factor-β3 (TGF-β3) is able to increase the ECM synthesis of ADSCs. In addition, the gene and protein expression levels of NP-specific markers were increased by treatment with SAG and TGF-β3. Furthermore, SAG pretreated ADSCs can also improve the disc height, water content, ECM content, and structure of degenerated IVDs in vivo . Our new differentiation scheme has high efficiency in inducing NP-specific differentiation of ADSCs and is promising for stem cell-based treatment of degenerated IVDs.
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- Jianming Hua
- Department of Radiology, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009,
China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016,
China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009,
China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009,
China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009,
China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009,
China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009,
China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009,
China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009,
China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009,
China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009,
China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009,
China
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Chen S, Liu S, Ma K, Zhao L, Lin H, Shao Z. TGF-β signaling in intervertebral disc health and disease. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2019; 27:1109-1117. [PMID: 31132405 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2019.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the changing role of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling in intervertebral disc (IVD) health and disease. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was performed using PubMed terms 'TGF-β' and 'IVD'. RESULTS TGF-β signaling is necessary for the development and growth of IVD, and can play a protective role in the restoration of IVD tissues by stimulating matrix synthesis, inhibiting matrix catabolism, inflammatory response and cell loss. However, excessive activation of TGF-β signaling is detrimental to the IVD, and inhibition of the aberrant TGF-β signaling can delay IVD degeneration. CONCLUSIONS Activation of TGF-β signaling has a promising treatment prospect for IVD degeneration, while excessive activation of TGF-β signaling may contribute to the progression of IVD degeneration. Studies aimed at elucidating the changing role of TGF-β signaling in IVD at different pathophysiological stages and its specific molecular mechanisms are needed, and these studies will contribute to safe and effective TGF-β signaling-based treatments for IVD degeneration.
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- S Chen
- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
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Zhu J, Xia K, Yu W, Wang Y, Hua J, Liu B, Gong Z, Wang J, Xu A, You Z, Chen Q, Li F, Tao H, Liang C. Sustained release of GDF5 from a designed coacervate attenuates disc degeneration in a rat model. Acta Biomater 2019; 86:300-311. [PMID: 30660009 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.01.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2018] [Revised: 12/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Low back pain is often caused by intervertebral disc degeneration, which is characterized by nucleus pulposus (NP) and extracellular matrix (ECM) degeneration. Human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs) induced by growth and differentiation factor-5 (GDF5) can differentiate into an NP-like phenotype. Although stem cell-based therapy with prolonged exposure to growth factors is regarded as a promising treatment, the efficacy of this approach in attenuating the disc degeneration process is limited by the short lifespan of growth factors. In our study, a unique growth factor delivery vehicle composed of heparin and the synthetic polycation poly(ethylene argininylaspartate diglyceride) (PEAD) was used to sustain GDF5 release. The results showed that sustained release of GDF5 by the PEAD:heparin delivery system promoted hADSC differentiation to an NP-like phenotype in vitro. After injection of the PEAD:heparin:GDF5 delivery platform and hADSCs into intervertebral spaces of coccygeal (Co) vertebrae Co7/Co8 and Co8/Co9 of the rat, the disc height, water content, and structure of the NPs decreased more slowly than other treatment groups. This new strategy may be used as an alternative treatment for attenuating intervertebral disc degeneration with hADSCs without the need for gene therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Low back pain is often caused by intervertebral disc degeneration, which is characterized by nucleus pulposus (NP) and extracellular matrix (ECM) degeneration. Human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs) induced by growth and differentiation factor-5 (GDF-5) can differentiate into an NP-like phenotype. Although stem cell-based therapy with prolonged exposure to growth factor is regarded as a promising treatment, the efficacy of this approach in the disc regeneration process is limited by the short life of growth factors. In our study, a unique growth factor delivery vehicle comprised of heparin and the synthetic polycation poly(ethylene argininylaspartate diglyceride) (PEAD) was used to sustain the release of GDF-5. Numerous groups have explored IDD regeneration methods in vitro and in vivo. Our study differs in that GDF5 was incorporated into a vehicle through charge attraction and exhibited a sustained release profile. Moreover, GDF-5 seeded coacervate combined with hADSC injection could be a minimally invasive approach for tissue engineering that is suitable for clinical application. We investigated the stimulatory effects of our GDF-5 seeded coacervate on the differentiation of ADSCs in vitro and the reparative effect of the delivery system on degenerated NP in vivo.
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Kennon JC, Awad ME, Chutkan N, DeVine J, Fulzele S. Current insights on use of growth factors as therapy for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. Biomol Concepts 2018; 9:43-52. [PMID: 29779014 DOI: 10.1515/bmc-2018-0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2017] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Chronic low back pain is a critical health problem and a leading cause of disability in aging populations. A major cause of low back pain is considered to be the degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD). Recent advances in therapeutics, particularly cell and tissue engineering, offer potential methods for inhibiting or reversing IVD degeneration, which have previously been impossible. The use of growth factors is under serious consideration as a potential therapy to enhance IVD tissue regeneration. We reviewed the role of chosen prototypical growth factors and growth factor combinations that have the capacity to improve IVD restoration. A number of growth factors have demonstrated potential to modulate the anabolic and anticatabolic effects in both in vitro and animal studies of IVD tissue engineering. Members of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily, IGF-1, GDF-5, BMP-2, BMP-7, and platelet-derived growth factor have all been investigated as possible therapeutic options for IVD regeneration. The role of growth factors in IVD tissue engineering appears promising; however, further extensive research is needed at both basic science and clinical levels before its application is appropriate for clinical use.
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- Justin C Kennon
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Banner University Medical Center, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, The CORE Institute, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.,Institute of Regenerative and Reparative Medicine, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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Zhu Y, Liang Y, Zhu H, Lian C, Wang L, Wang Y, Gu H, Zhou G, Yu X. The generation and functional characterization of induced pluripotent stem cells from human intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus cells. Oncotarget 2018; 8:42700-42711. [PMID: 28498811 PMCID: PMC5522099 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.17446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Disc degenerative disease (DDD) is believed to originate in the nucleus pulposus (NP) region therefore, it is important to obtain a greater number of active NP cells for the study and therapy of DDD. Human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are a powerful tool for modeling the development of DDD in humans, and have the potential to be applied in regenerative medicine. NP cells were isolated from DDD patients following our improved method, and then the primary NP cells were reprogramed into iPSCs with Sendai virus vectors encoding 4 factors. Successful reprogramming of iPSCs was verified by the expression of surface markers and presence of teratoma. Differentiation of iPSCs into NP-like cells was performed in a culture plate or in hydrogel, whereby skin fibroblast derived-iPSCs were used as a control. Results demonstrated that iPSCs derived from NP cells displayed a normal karyotype, expressed pluripotency markers, and formed teratoma in nude mice. NP induction of iPSCs resulted in the expression of NP cell specific matrix proteins and related genes. Non-induced NP derived-iPSCs also showed some NP-like phenotype. Furthermore, NP-derived iPSCs differentiate much better in hydrogel than that in a culture plate. This is a novel method for the generation of iPSCs from NP cells of DDD patients, and we have successfully differentiated these iPSCs into NP-like cells in hydrogel. This method provides a novel treatment of DDD by using patient-specific NP cells in a relatively simple and straightforward manner.
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- Yanxia Zhu
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Xiaogan Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Xiaogan, 432100, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Burns Research Group, ANZAC Research Institute, University of Sydney, Concord, NSW, 2139, Australia
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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Zhang W, Chen E, Chen M, Ye C, Qi Y, Ding Q, Li H, Xue D, Gao X, Pan Z. IGFBP7 regulates the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells via Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. FASEB J 2018; 32:2280-2291. [PMID: 29242275 DOI: 10.1096/fj.201700998rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7 (IGFBP7), a low-affinity IGF binder, may play an important role in bone metabolism. However, its function in osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) remains unclear. Therefore, we investigated its effects on osteogenic differentiation. Overexpression of IGFBP7 enhanced the expression of osteo-specific genes and proteins, and IGFBP7 knockdown decreased osteogenesis-specific markers. More mineral deposits and higher alkaline phosphatase activity were observed after the up-regulation of IGFBP7. Moreover, β-catenin levels were up-regulated by the overexpression of IGFBP7 or the addition of extracellular IGFBP7 protein and were reduced by the depletion of IGFBP7. The increase in osteogenic differentiation due to the overexpression of IGFBP7 was partially decreased by specific Wnt/β-catenin signaling inhibitors. Using a rat tibial osteotomy model, a sheet of IGFBP7-overexpressing BMSCs improved bone healing, as demonstrated by imaging, biomechanical, and histologic analyses. Taken together, these findings indicate that IGFBP7 regulates the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs partly via the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.-Zhang, W., Chen, E., Chen, M., Ye, C., Qi, Y., Ding, Q., Li, H., Xue, D., Gao, X., Pan, Z. IGFBP7 regulates the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells via Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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- Wei Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Research Institute of Orthopaedics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Research Institute of Orthopaedics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Nephrology, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Research Institute of Orthopaedics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Research Institute of Orthopaedics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Research Institute of Orthopaedics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Research Institute of Orthopaedics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Research Institute of Orthopaedics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Research Institute of Orthopaedics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Research Institute of Orthopaedics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Xu J, E X, Wang N, Wang M, Xie H, Cao Y, Sun L, Tian J, Chen H, Yan J. BMP
7 enhances the effect of
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s on extracellular matrix remodeling in a rabbit model of intervertebral disc degeneration. FEBS J 2016; 283:1689-700. [PMID: 26929154 DOI: 10.1111/febs.13695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2015] [Revised: 01/28/2016] [Accepted: 02/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Jun Xu
- Department of Orthopaedics The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University China
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- Department of Orthopaedics The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University China
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- Department of Orthopaedics The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University China
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- Robotics Institute Harbin University of Science and Technology China
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- Department of Orthopaedics The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University China
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- Department of Pharmacology State/Province Key Laboratories of Biomedicine/Pharmaceutics of China Harbin Medical University China
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- Department of Orthopaedics The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Changzheng Hospital Second Military Medical University Shanghai China
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- Department of Orthopaedics The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University China
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Zhang W, Xue D, Hu D, Xie T, Tao Y, Zhu T, Chen E, Pan Z. Secreted klotho protein attenuates osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in vitro via inactivation of the FGFR1/ERK signaling pathway. Growth Factors 2015; 33:356-65. [PMID: 26607681 DOI: 10.3109/08977194.2015.1108313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
Abstract
Increasing evidence indicates that the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is related to bone formation, heterotopic ossification, and even vascular calcification. Therefore, it is essential to understand the microenvironment that regulates these processes. The Klotho gene plays an important role in tissue mineralization, and its secreted protein functions as a hormone. We investigated the effects of secreted Klotho protein on the osteogenesis of human bone marrow MSC (hBMSCs). To this end, the cells received osteogenic medium with or without Klotho protein. The results showed that osteoblast-specific gene expression and mineral deposition were decreased when MSCs were incubated with Klotho. Klotho reduced the expression of fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) and phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2. However, both MEK and FGFR1 inhibitors delayed bone mineral formation more than Klotho. These data suggest that secreted Klotho protein attenuates the osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs in vitro through FGFR1/ERK signaling.
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- Wei Zhang
- a Department of Orthopedics , Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , People's Republic of China
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- a Department of Orthopedics , Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , People's Republic of China
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- a Department of Orthopedics , Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , People's Republic of China
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- a Department of Orthopedics , Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , People's Republic of China
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- a Department of Orthopedics , Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , People's Republic of China
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- a Department of Orthopedics , Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , People's Republic of China
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- a Department of Orthopedics , Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , People's Republic of China
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- a Department of Orthopedics , Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , People's Republic of China
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Tao Y, Zhou X, Liang C, Li H, Han B, Li F, Chen Q. TGF-β3 and IGF-1 synergy ameliorates nucleus pulposus mesenchymal stem cell differentiation towards the nucleus pulposus cell type through MAPK/ERK signaling. Growth Factors 2015; 33:326-36. [PMID: 26431359 DOI: 10.3109/08977194.2015.1088532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the synergy between transforming growth factor beta 3 (TGF-β3) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) on nucleus pulposus-derived mesenchymal stem cells (NP-MSCs) and the underlying mechanism using a serum-free culture system. NP-MSC proliferation and viability were measured using a CCK-8 assay and annexin V-FITC/propidium iodide, respectively. NP-MSCs in micromasses were investigated for differentiation towards nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs). SOX-9, collagen-I, collagen-II, aggrecan and decorin expressions were detected by RT-PCR and immunoblotting. Matrix deposition was assessed by sulfated glycosaminoglycan (sGAG) analysis. Novel chondrogenic and nucleus pulposus (NP) genes were detected to distinguish differentiated cell types. MAPK/ERK and TGF/Smad signaling pathways were also examined. As a result, the synergy between TGF-β3 and IGF-1 enhanced NP-MSC viability, extracellular matrix (ECM) biosynthesis and differentiation towards NPCs, partly through the activation of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway. Therefore, the synergy between TGF-β3 and IGF-1 ameliorates NP-MSC viability, differentiation and promotes intervertebral disc regeneration.
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- Yiqing Tao
- a Department of Orthopedics , 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Department of Orthopedics , 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Department of Orthopedics , 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Department of Orthopedics , 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Department of Orthopedics , 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Department of Orthopedics , 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Department of Orthopedics , 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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