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Yan L, Li J, Zhang C. The role of MSCs and CAR-MSCs in cellular immunotherapy. Cell Commun Signal 2023; 21:187. [PMID: 37528472 PMCID: PMC10391838 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01191-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are widely used by T cells (CAR-T cells), natural killer cells dendritic cells and macrophages, and they are of great importance in cellular immunotherapy. However, the use of CAR-related products faces several challenges, including the poor persistence of cells carrying CARs, cell dysfunction or exhaustion, relapse of disease, immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome, cytokine release syndrome, low efficacy against solid tumors and immunosuppression by the tumor microenvironment. Another important cell therapy regimen involves mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Recent studies have shown that MSCs can improve the anticancer functions of CAR-related products. CAR-MSCs can overcome the flaws of cellular immunotherapy. Thus, MSCs can be used as a biological vehicle for CARs. In this review, we first discuss the characteristics and immunomodulatory functions of MSCs. Then, the role of MSCs as a source of exosomes, including the characteristics of MSC-derived exosomes and their immunomodulatory functions, is discussed. The role of MSCs in CAR-related products, CAR-related product-derived exosomes and the effect of MSCs on CAR-related products are reviewed. Finally, the use of MSCs as CAR vehicles is discussed. Video Abstract.
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- Lun Yan
- Medical Center of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Medical Center of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Medical Center of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China.
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Kubiak CA, Grochmal J, Kung TA, Cederna PS, Midha R, Kemp SWP. Stem-cell-based therapies to enhance peripheral nerve regeneration. Muscle Nerve 2019; 61:449-459. [PMID: 31725911 DOI: 10.1002/mus.26760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Peripheral nerve injury remains a major cause of morbidity in trauma patients. Despite advances in microsurgical techniques and improved understanding of nerve regeneration, obtaining satisfactory outcomes after peripheral nerve injury remains a difficult clinical problem. There is a growing body of evidence in preclinical animal studies demonstrating the supportive role of stem cells in peripheral nerve regeneration after injury. The characteristics of both mesoderm-derived and ectoderm-derived stem cell types and their role in peripheral nerve regeneration are discussed, specifically focusing on the presentation of both foundational laboratory studies and translational applications. The current state of clinical translation is presented, with an emphasis on both ethical considerations of using stems cells in humans and current governmental regulatory policies. Current advancements in cell-based therapies represent a promising future with regard to supporting nerve regeneration and achieving significant functional recovery after debilitating nerve injuries.
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- Carrie A Kubiak
- Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Sihota R, Sen S, Mohanty S, Ahmad M, Ravi A, Gupta V, Bhatla N. Effect of intracameral human cord blood-derived stem cells on lasered rabbit trabecular meshwork. Int Ophthalmol 2019; 39:2757-2766. [PMID: 31140023 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-019-01120-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the effect of intracameral human cord blood stem cells on lasered rabbit trabecular meshwork. METHODS Immediately following diode laser application to the trabecular meshwork, human cord blood stem cells were injected intracamerally, in one eye of 12 albino rabbits. The other eye of ten rabbits was lasered controls and two eyes were normal controls. Rabbits were killed after 4, 8 and 12 weeks. RESULTS Lasered control rabbit eyes showed significant disruption of trabecular architecture, loss and pleomorphism of trabecular endothelial cells and progressive narrowing of trabecular spaces till 12 weeks. In contrast, lasered eyes, concurrently injected with human cord blood stem cells, showed relatively preserved endothelial cellularity and structure of the trabecular meshwork, at all time points. Human CD34- and CD44-positive cells were identified in 7/8 eyes treated with stem cells, at 4 and 8 weeks, and 2 of 3 at 12 weeks. Many PKH26-labeled human cord blood cells were visible throughout the trabecular area at 4 weeks. They gradually decreased in number by 8 weeks, and at 12 weeks, they appeared to be oriented along trabecular beams. CONCLUSIONS There was a relative preservation of cellularity and architecture of the trabecular meshwork in eyes injected with human cord blood stem cells, as compared to lasered control eyes up to 12 weeks, without significant inflammation. This suggests a probable role for such stem cells in eyes with glaucoma, having trabecular dysfunction.
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- Ramanjit Sihota
- Glaucoma Research Facility and Clinical Services, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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- Ocular Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Stem Cell Facility, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Ocular Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Glaucoma Research Facility and Clinical Services, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Glaucoma Research Facility and Clinical Services, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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Him A, Onger ME, Delibas B. Periferik Sinir Rejenerasyonu ve Kök Hücre Tedavileri. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.31832/smj.404819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Hei WH, Almansoori AA, Sung MA, Ju KW, Seo N, Lee SH, Kim BJ, Kim SM, Jahng JW, He H, Lee JH. Adenovirus vector-mediated ex vivo gene transfer of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) tohuman umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UCB-MSCs) promotescrush-injured rat sciatic nerve regeneration. Neurosci Lett 2017; 643:111-120. [PMID: 28215880 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2017.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2016] [Revised: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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This study was designed toinvestigate the efficacy of adenovirus vector-mediated brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) ex vivo gene transfer to human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UCB-MSCs) in a rat sciatic nerve crush injury model. BDNF protein and mRNA expression after infection was checked through an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Male Sprague-Dawley rats (200-250g, 6 weeks old) were distributed into threegroups (n=20 each): the control group, UCB-MSC group, and BDNF-adenovirus infected UCB-MSC (BDNF-Ad+UCB-MSC) group. UCB-MSCs (1×106cells/10μl/rat) or BDNF-Ad+UCB-MSCs (1×106cells/10μl/rat)were transplantedinto the rats at the crush site immediately after sciatic nerve injury. Cell tracking was done with PKH26-labeled UCB-MSCs and BDNF-Ad+UCB-MSCs (1×106cells/10μl/rat). The rats were monitored for 4 weeks post-surgery. Results showed that expression of BDNF at both the protein and mRNA levels was higher inthe BDNF-Ad+UCB-MSC group compared to theUCB-MSC group in vitro.Moreover, BDNF mRNA expression was higher in both UCB-MSC group and BDNF-Ad+ UCB-MSC group compared tothe control group, and BDNF mRNA expression in theBDNF-Ad+UCB-MSC group was higher than inboth other groups 5days after surgeryin vivo. Labeled neurons in the dorsal root ganglia (DRG), axon counts, axon density, and sciatic function index were significantly increased in the UCB-MSC and BDNF-Ad+ UCB-MSCgroupscompared to the controlgroup four weeksaftercell transplantation. Importantly,the BDNF-Ad+UCB-MSCgroup exhibited more peripheral nerve regeneration than the other two groups.Our results indicate thatboth UCB-MSCs and BDNF-Ad+UCB-MSCscan improve rat sciatic nerve regeneration, with BDNF-Ad+UCB-MSCsshowing a greater effectthan UCB-MSCs.
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- Wei-Hong Hei
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Translational Research Center for Dental Science (CTRC), Seoul National University Dental Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Department of Orthodontics, School and hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang C, Zhang X, Yang SJ, Chen XH. Growth of tyrosine kinase inhibitor-resistant Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia: Role of bone marrow stromal cells. Oncol Lett 2017; 13:2059-2070. [PMID: 28454362 PMCID: PMC5403224 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2017.5686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Human bone marrow stromal cells (hBMSCs) may contribute to the growth of tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)-resistant chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). However, there are certain differences in biology between CML and Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). Little is known about the role and mechanism of hBMSCs on the growth of TKI-resistant Ph+ ALL. The current study co-cultured hBMSCs with the TKI-resistant SUP-B15. Next, the proliferation of SUP-B15 was detected using a Cell Counting Kit-8. Additionally, quantitative polymerase chain reaction and flow cytometry were used to detect the expression of the associated genes and proteins. The present study explores the role and mechanism of hBMSCs on the growth of TKI-resistant Ph+ ALL. The current study showed that hBMSCs promoted the proliferation of TKI-resistant Ph+ ALL. This was shown by the increase in cells in the S+G2-M phase of the cell cycle. It was also found that the expression of cyclins A, C, D1 and E was increased. Apoptosis was inhibited through upregulation of anti-apoptotic genes [B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) and BCL-extra large] and downregulation of apoptotic genes (BCL-XS, BCL-2-associated X protein, and caspases 3, 7 and 9). Expression of the breakpoint cluster region (BCR)-Abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (ABL) gene, Wnt5a, and Wnt signaling pathway-associated genes (glycogen synthase kinase-3β, β-catenin, E-cadherin and phosphoinositide 3-kinase) and transcription factors (c-myc, ephrin type-B2, fibroblast growth factor 20 and matrix metalloproteinase 7) was also increased. Furthermore, the expression of drug resistance genes (low-density lipoprotein receptor, multidrug resistance-associated protein and multi-drug resistance gene) was increased and the expression of anti-oncogenes (death-associated protein kinase and interferon regulatory factor-1) was decreased. It was concluded that hBMSCs promote the growth of TKI-resistant Ph+ ALL by these aforementioned mechanisms. Therefore, targeting hBMSCs may be a promising approach for preventing the growth of TKI-resistant Ph+ ALL.
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- Cheng Zhang
- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, P.R. China
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Fan F, Fu L, He G, Deng R, Qiu L, Liu Y, Miao X, Shuai Y, Su Y. Infusion of basic fibroblast growth factor ameliorates acute graft versus host disease in mice after haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Immunol Lett 2015; 170:1-6. [PMID: 26658465 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2015.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2015] [Revised: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 11/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on acute graft versus host disease (aGVHD) in mice after haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (haplo-HSCT). Haplo-HSCT mice model was established followed by dividing into three groups with 12 mice in each group, group 1 with infusion of 100g/kg bFGF, group 2 with infusion of 20 g/kg bFGF and control group without infusion. Clinical manifestation and survival time of mice after haplo-HSCT were monitored. On day 14 post transplantation, mice were sacrificed for pathology analysis of liver and the changes of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC). Compared to haplo-HSCT group, clinical manifestations of aGVHD in bFGF infusion group were significantly ameliorated. Furthermore, bFGF infusion also significantly prolonged the survival time of mice after transplantation (P<0.05) as demonstrated by Kaplan-Meier survival analysis with more infusion of bFGF, the longer survival of mice. Pathology analysis showed the severity of aGVHD in bFGF infusion group (1 and 2) was less severe than haplo-HSCT group with higher proliferation of bone marrow MSC in group 1. In conclusion, these studies demonstrated that infusion of bFGF ameliorated aGVHD in mice after haplo-HSCT.
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- Fangyi Fan
- Department of Hematology, The ChengDu Military General Hospital, China
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- Department of Hematology, The ChengDu Military General Hospital, China
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- Department of Hematology, The ChengDu Military General Hospital, China
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- Department of Hematology, The ChengDu Military General Hospital, China
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- Department of Hematology, The ChengDu Military General Hospital, China
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- Department of Hematology, The ChengDu Military General Hospital, China
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- Department of Hematology, The ChengDu Military General Hospital, China
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- Department of Hematology, The ChengDu Military General Hospital, China
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- Department of Hematology, The ChengDu Military General Hospital, China.
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Ibrahim AM, Elgharabawi NM, Makhlouf MM, Ibrahim OY. Chondrogenic differentiation of human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells in vitro. Microsc Res Tech 2015; 78:667-75. [PMID: 26096638 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.22520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2015] [Revised: 04/07/2015] [Accepted: 04/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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UNLABELLED Different therapeutic techniques have been developed for regeneration of articular cartilage injuries, but none has provided an optimal solution to their treatment. Human umbilical cord blood-mesenchymal Stem Cells (HUCB-MSCs) have been considered as promising alternative cell source for cartilage repair. OBJECTIVES Examining the success rate of MSCs isolation from HUCB as well as chondrogenic differentiation potential of HUCB-MSCs in vitro. MATERIALS AND METHODS 32 UCB samples were collected, in addition to 5 bone marrow (BM) and 5 peripheral blood (PB) samples, taken as reference controls. Samples were used for mononuclear cells isolation from which MSCs were expanded under complete aseptic conditions, were verified morphologically and through the presence of CD44 and CD105, and absence of CD34. RESULTS Success rate of UCB-MSCs isolation was (25%), a rate that was lower than those of PB (40%) and BM (80%). Accordingly, certain input parameters have been recommended for successful MSCs isolation from UCB. On selecting samples in which recommended parameters were fulfilled, success rate was increased to 72%. This was together with providing optimal experiment conditions; mainly type of expansion medium, success rate reached 80%. Then, successfully expanded MSCs were subjected to chondrogenic differentiation by culturing in pelleted micromass system in presence of transforming growth factor beta-1 and chondrogenic medium devoid of fetal bovine serum to evaluate their ability to undergo chondrogenesis. Differentiation was verified microscopically using special stains, and proved by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction for expression of aggrecan and collagen II genes. In conclusion, in vitro differentiation into chondrocytes is possible from HUCB-MSCs.
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- Azza Mostafa Ibrahim
- Department of Clinical and Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, El-Kasr El-Aini Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical and Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, El-Kasr El-Aini Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical and Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, El-Kasr El-Aini Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Sung MA, Jung HJ, Lee JW, Lee JY, Pang KM, Yoo SB, Alrashdan MS, Kim SM, Jahng JW, Lee JH. Human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells promote regeneration of crush-injured rat sciatic nerves. Neural Regen Res 2015; 7:2018-27. [PMID: 25624833 PMCID: PMC4296421 DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5374.2012.26.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2012] [Accepted: 07/17/2012] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Several studies have demonstrated that human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells can promote neural regeneration following brain injury. However, the therapeutic effects of human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells in guiding peripheral nerve regeneration remain poorly understood. This study was designed to investigate the effects of human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells on neural regeneration using a rat sciatic nerve crush injury model. Human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (1 × 106) or a PBS control were injected into the crush-injured segment of the sciatic nerve. Four weeks after cell injection, brain-derived neurotrophic factor and tyrosine kinase receptor B mRNA expression at the lesion site was increased in comparison to control. Furthermore, sciatic function index, Fluoro Gold-labeled neuron counts and axon density were also significantly increased when compared with control. Our results indicate that human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells promote the functional recovery of crush-injured sciatic nerves.
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- Mi-Ae Sung
- Department of Craniofacial Structure & Functional Biology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Occupation and Environment, Postgraduate College of Medicine, Konkuk University, Choong-ju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea ; Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Craniofacial Structure & Functional Biology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea ; Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea ; Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Chung JY, Song M, Ha CW, Kim JA, Lee CH, Park YB. Comparison of articular cartilage repair with different hydrogel-human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cell composites in a rat model. Stem Cell Res Ther 2014; 5:39. [PMID: 24646697 PMCID: PMC4055114 DOI: 10.1186/scrt427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2013] [Accepted: 03/12/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Introduction The present work was designed to explore the feasibility and efficacy of articular cartilage repair using composites of human umbilical cord blood derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUCB-MSCs) and four different hydrogels in a rat model. Methods Full-thickness articular cartilage defects were created at the trochlear groove of femur in both knees of rats. Composites of hUCB-MSCs and four different hydrogels (group A, 4% hyaluronic acid; group B, 3% alginate:30% pluronic (1:1, v/v); group C, 4% hyaluronic acid: 3% alginate: 20% pluronic (2:1:1, v/v}; and group D, 4% hyaluronic acid:3% alginate:20% pluronic;chitosan (4:1:1:2, v/v).) were then transplanted into right knee defect in each study group (five rats/group). Left knees were transplanted with corresponding hydrogels without hUCB-MSCs as controls. At 16 weeks post-transplantation, degrees of cartilage repair were evaluated macroscopically and histologically using Masson’s Trichrome, safranin-O, Sirius red staining, and type-II collagen immunostaining. Results Overall, group A with 4% hyaluronic acid hydrogel resulted in superior cartilage repair grossly and histologically and achieved a cellular arrangement and collagen organization pattern mimicking adjacent uninjured articular cartilage. Immunostaining and safranin-O staining also revealed that group A displayed the largest areas of type II collagen staining. Sirius red staining revealed that the organization pattern of collagen bundles was more similar to normal cartilage in group A. No evidence of rejection was found. Conclusions The results of this study suggest that hUCB-MSCs could be used to repair articular cartilage defects in vivo and that hyaluronic acid is an attractive hydrogel candidate for use in combination with hUCB-MSCs.
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Gao L, Liu F, Tan L, Liu T, Chen Z, Shi C. The immunosuppressive properties of non-cultured dermal-derived mesenchymal stromal cells and the control of graft-versus-host disease. Biomaterials 2014; 35:3582-8. [PMID: 24468404 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2014.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2013] [Accepted: 01/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have been developed for the prevention and treatment of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Non-cultured natural MSCs are considered ideal, as they better maintain their biological and therapeutic properties. The skin is the largest organ in the body and constitutes an interesting alternative to bone marrow for the generation of MSCs. Large numbers of dermal-derived-MSCs (DMSCs) can be easily generated without culturing in vitro, but their therapeutic effects still remain unclear. In this study, we described for the first time the use of non-cultured DMSCs for controlling GVHD in an MHC-mismatched mouse model and investigated their immunomodulatory effects. Our results showed that non-cultured mouse DMSCs decreased the incidence and severity of acute GVHD during MHC-mismatched stem cell transplantation in mice. This effect was mediated by the inhibition of splenic cell (SPC) proliferation and the enhancement of Treg cells. Consistent with the results in vivo, the results in vitro showed that human DMSCs inhibited the proliferation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) by inhibiting the proliferation of CD3(+) T cells. hDMSCs prevented PBMCs from entering S phase, suppressed the activation of CD3(+) T cells and increased Treg proportions. In conclusion, DMSCs should be considered as a novel MSC source for the control of refractory GVHD.
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- Li Gao
- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Road, Chongqing 400038, China; Department of Hematology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Road, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Road, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Road, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Road, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University, 30 Gaotanyan Road, Chongqing 400038, China.
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Liu SS, Zhang C, Zhang X, Chen XH. Human umbilical cord blood-derived stromal cells: A new source of stromal cells in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2013; 90:93-8. [PMID: 24411588 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2013.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2013] [Revised: 10/21/2013] [Accepted: 12/03/2013] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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The hematopoietic inductive microenvironment (HIM), which is composed of stromal cells, extracellular matrix and cytokines, plays a vital role in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs), as the main component of HIM, have been well studied. However, the highly invasive procedure of bone marrow (BM) collection limits the clinical application of BMSCs. Human umbilical cord blood-derived stromal cells (hUCBDSCs) isolated and cultured in our laboratory have attracted much attention for their ease collection and low probability of pathophoresis. Previous research demonstrated that hUCBDSCs have numerous functions that are identical to those of BMSCs, for example, hUCBDSCs can support the growth of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, especially during the expansion of megakaryocyte colony-forming units (CFU-Mk), promote engraftment after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), exert immunosuppressive effects on xenogenic T cells in vitro and suppress acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) in vivo. Although hUCBDSCs, as new stromal cells, have not been used in clinical practice, they have great practical significance because of their superiority in hematopoiesis and the regulation of immunity.
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- Shan-Shan Liu
- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, People's Republic of China.
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Feng Y, Zou Z, Gao L, Zhang X, Wang T, Sun H, Liu Y, Chen X. Umbilical cord blood-derived stromal cells regulate megakaryocytic proliferation and migration through SDF-1/PECAM-1 pathway. Cell Biochem Biophys 2012; 64:5-15. [PMID: 22552856 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-012-9362-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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We have previously reported that human umbilical cord blood-derived stromal cells (hUCBDSCs) are able to enhance the expansion of CFU-Meg in vitro, particularly promote the megakaryocytic lineage recovery, and effectively protect the survival of irradiated mice. In this study, we demonstrated that hUCBDSCs secreted SDF-1 to stimulate PECAM-1 expression in HEL cells (MK cell line), and consequently promoted the proliferation and migration of HEL cells. On the other hand, SDF-1 knock down in hUCBDSCs or PECAM-1 knock down in HEL cells diminished or abrogated the above effect. In addition, SDF-1/PECAM-1 probably activated PI3K/Akt and MAPK/ERK1/2 pathways. This report for the first time defines a SDF-1/PECAM-1 signaling pathway in the proliferation and migration of MKs, which provides supportive evidence for the clinical applications of hUCBDSCs in the treatment of megakaryocytic injury.
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- Yimei Feng
- Department of Hematology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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Greish S, Abogresha N, Abdel-Hady Z, Zakaria E, Ghaly M, Hefny M. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells as treatment of adjuvant rheumatoid arthritis in a rat model. World J Stem Cells 2012; 4:101-109. [PMID: 23189211 PMCID: PMC3506964 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v4.i10.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2012] [Accepted: 12/04/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the effect of human umbilical cord stem cells, both mesenchymal and hematopoietic (CD34+), in the treatment of arthritis.
METHODS: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and hematopoietic (CD34+) stem cells (HSC) were isolated from human umbilical cord blood obtained from the umbilical cord of healthy pregnant donors undergoing full-term normal vaginal delivery. MSC, HSC, methotrexate (MTX) and sterile saline were injected intra-articularly into the rat hindpaw with complete freunds adjuvant (CFA) induced arthritis after the onset of disease (day 34), when arthritis had become well established (arthritis score ≥ 2). Arthritic indices were evaluated and the levels of interleukin (IL)-1, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interferon (IFN)-γ and anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 in serum were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Animals of all groups were sacrificed 34 d after beginning treatment, except positive control (PC) which was sacrificed at 10, 21 and 34 d for microscopic observation of disease progression. We used hematoxylin, eosin and Masson’s trichrome stains for histopathological examination of cartilage and synovium.
RESULTS: The mean arthritis scores were similar in all groups at 12 and 34 d post immunization, with no statistical significant difference. Upon the injection of stem cells (hematopoietic and mesenchymal), the overall arthritis signs were significantly improved around 21 d after receiving the injection and totally disappeared at day 34 post treatment in MSC group. Mean hindpaw diameter (mm) in the MSC rats was about half that of the PC and MTX groups (P = 0.007 and P = 0.021, respectively) and 0.6 mm less than the HSC group (P = 0.047), as indicated by paw swelling. Associated with these findings, serum levels of TNF-α, IFN-γ and IL-1 decreased significantly in HSC and MSC groups compared to PC and MTX groups (P < 0.05), while the expression of IL-10 was increased. Histopathological examination with H and E stain revealed that the MTX treated group showed significant reduction of leucocytic infiltrate and hypertrophy of the synovial tissue with moderate obliteration of the joint cavity. Stem cells treated groups (both hematopoietic CD34+ and mesenchymal), showed significant reduction in leucocytic infiltrate and hypertrophy of the synovial tissue with mild obliteration of the joint cavity. With Masson’s trichrome, stain sections from the PC group showed evidence of vascular edema of almost all vessels within the synovium in nearly all arthritic rats. Vacuoles were also visible in the outer vessel wall. The vessel became hemorrhagic and finally necrotic. In addition, there was extensive fibrosis completely obliterating the joint cavity. The mean color area percentage of collagen in this group was 0.324 ± 0.096, which was significantly increased when compared to the negative control group. The mean color area percentage of collagen in hematopoietic CD34+ and mesenchymal groups was 0.176 ± 0.0137 and 0.174 ± 0.0197 respectively, which showed a marked decrement compared to the PC group, denoting a mild increase in synovial tissue collagen fibers.
CONCLUSION: MSC enhance the efficacy of CFA-induced arthritis treatment, most likely through the modulation of the expression of cytokines and amelioration of pathological changes in joints.
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A new era of cartilage repair using cell therapy and tissue engineering: turning current clinical limitations into new ideas. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s13770-012-0370-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Liu Y, Chen XH, Si YJ, Li ZJ, Gao L, Gao L, Zhang C, Zhang X. Reconstruction of hematopoietic inductive microenvironment after transplantation of VCAM-1-modified human umbilical cord blood stromal cells. PLoS One 2012; 7:e31741. [PMID: 22384064 PMCID: PMC3285638 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0031741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2011] [Accepted: 01/12/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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The hematopoietic inductive microenvironment (HIM) is where hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells grow and develop. Hematopoietic stromal cells were the key components of the HIM. In our previous study, we had successfully cultured and isolated human cord blood–derived stromal cells (HUCBSCs) and demonstrated that they could secret hemopoietic growth factors such as GM-CSF, TPO, and SCF. However, it is still controversial whether HUCBSCs can be used for reconstruction of HIM. In this study, we first established a co-culture system of HUCBSCs and cord blood CD34+ cells and then determined that using HUCBSCs as the adherent layer had significantly more newly formed colonies of each hematopoietic lineage than the control group, indicating that HUCBSCs had the ability to promote the proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells/progenitor cells. Furthermore, the number of colonies was significantly higher in vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1)-modified HUCBSCs, suggesting that the ability of HUCBSCs in promoting the proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells/progenitor cells was further enhanced after having been modified with VCAM-1. Next, HUCBSCs were infused into a radiation-damaged animal model, in which the recovery of hematopoiesis was observed. The results demonstrate that the transplanted HUCBSCs were “homed in” to bone marrow and played roles in promoting the recovery of irradiation-induced hematopoietic damage and repairing HIM. Compared with the control group, the HUCBSC group had significantly superior effectiveness in terms of the recovery time for hemogram and myelogram, CFU-F, CFU-GM, BFU-E, and CFU-Meg. Such differences were even more significant in VCAM-1-modified HUCBSCs group. We suggest that HUCBSCs are able to restore the functions of HIM and promote the recovery of radiation-induced hematopoietic damage. VCAM-1 plays an important role in supporting the repair of HIM damage.
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- Yao Liu
- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, BaYi Children's Hospital, The Military General Hospital of Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Xinqiao Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Hao L, Sun H, Wang J, Wang T, Wang M, Zou Z. Mesenchymal stromal cells for cell therapy: besides supporting hematopoiesis. Int J Hematol 2012; 95:34-46. [PMID: 22183780 DOI: 10.1007/s12185-011-0991-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2011] [Revised: 12/06/2011] [Accepted: 12/07/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) have attracted the attention of scientists and clinicians due to their self-renewal, capacity for multipotent differentiation, and immunomodulatory properties. Some essential problems remain to be solved before the clinical application of MSC. Platelet lysate (PL) has recently been used as a substitute for FBS in MSC amplification in vitro to achieve clinically applicable numbers of MSC. In addition to promising trials in regenerative medicine, such as in the treatment of major bone defects and myocardial infarction, MSC have shown therapeutic effect other than direct hematopoiesis support in hematopoietic reconstruction. It has been confirmed that MSC promote hematopoietic cell engraftment and immune recovery after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, probably through the provision of cytokines, matrix proteins, and cell-to-cell contacts. Their suppressive effects on immune cells, including T cells, B cells, NK cells and DC cells, suggest MSCs as a novel therapy for GVHD and other autoimmune disorders. These cells thus present as promising candidates for cellular therapy in the fields of regenerative medicine, allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and autoimmune disorders.
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- Lei Hao
- Department of Internal Medicine, No. 324 Hospital of PLA, Chongqing 400020, China
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Zhang C, Zhang X, Chen XH. Hypothesis: Human Umbilical Cord Blood-Derived Stromal Cells Regulate the Foxp3 Expression of Regulatory T Cells Through the TGF-β1/Smad3 Pathway. Cell Biochem Biophys 2011; 62:463-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s12013-011-9328-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Sun HP, Zhang X, Chen XH, Zhang C, Gao L, Feng YM, Peng XG, Gao L. Human umbilical cord blood-derived stromal cells are superior to human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells in inducing myeloid lineage differentiation in vitro. Stem Cells Dev 2011; 21:1429-40. [PMID: 22023173 DOI: 10.1089/scd.2011.0348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Stromal cells and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), 2 important cell populations within the hematopoietic microenvironment, may play an important role in the development of hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells. We have successfully cultured human umbilical cord blood-derived stromal cells (hUCBDSCs). It has been demonstrated that MSCs also exist in hUCB. However, we have not found any reports on the distinct characteristics of hUCBDSCs and human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUCBDMSCs). In this study, hUCBDSCs and hUCBDMSCs were isolated from the cord blood of full-term infants using the same density gradient centrifugation and cultured in the appropriate medium. Some biological characteristics and hematopoietic supportive functions were compared in vitro. hUCBDSCs were distinct from hUCBDMSCs in morphology, proliferation, cell cycle, passage, immunophenotype, and the capacity for classical tri-lineage differentiation. Finally, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis revealed that granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) gene expression was higher in hUCBDSCs than that in hUCBDMSCs. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay revealed that the secretion of G-CSF, thrombopoietin (TPO), and granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) by hUCBDSCs was higher than that by hUCBDMSCs. After coculture, the granulocyte/macrophage colony-forming units (CFU-GM) of hematopoietic cells from the hUCBDSC feeder layer was more than that from the hUCBDMSC feeder layer. Flow cytometry was used to detect CD34(+) hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell committed differentiation during 14 days of coculture; the results demonstrated that CD14 and CD33 expression in hUCBDSCs was significantly higher than their expression in hUCBDMSCs. This observation was also true for the granulocyte lineage marker, CD15. This marker was expressed beginning at day 7 in hUCBDSCs. It was expressed earlier and at a higher level in hUCBDSCs compared with hUCBDMSCs. In conclusion, hUCBDSCs are different from hUCBDMSCs. hUCBDSCs are superior to hUCBDMSCs in supporting hematopoiesis stem/progenitor cells differentiation into myeloid lineage cells at an early stage in vitro.
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- Hao-Ping Sun
- Department of Hematology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Chen PM, Yen ML, Liu KJ, Sytwu HK, Yen BL. Immunomodulatory properties of human adult and fetal multipotent mesenchymal stem cells. J Biomed Sci 2011; 18:49. [PMID: 21762539 PMCID: PMC3156728 DOI: 10.1186/1423-0127-18-49] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2011] [Accepted: 07/18/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In recent years, a large number of studies have contributed to our understanding of the immunomodulatory mechanisms used by multipotent mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Initially isolated from the bone marrow (BM), MSCs have been found in many tissues but the strong immunomodulatory properties are best studied in BM MSCs. The immunomodulatory effects of BM MSCs are wide, extending to T lymphocytes and dendritic cells, and are therapeutically useful for treatment of immune-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease as well as possibly autoimmune diseases. However, BM MSCs are very rare cells and require an invasive procedure for procurement. Recently, MSCs have also been found in fetal-stage embryo-proper and extra-embryonic tissues, and these human fetal MSCs (F-MSCs) have a higher proliferative profile, and are capable of multilineage differentiation as well as exert strong immunomodulatory effects. As such, these F-MSCs can be viewed as alternative sources of MSCs. We review here the current understanding of the mechanisms behind the immunomodulatory properties of BM MSCs and F-MSCs. An increase in our understanding of MSC suppressor mechanisms will offer insights for prevalent clinical use of these versatile adult stem cells in the near future.
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- Pei-Min Chen
- Institute of Cellular and System Medicine, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Taiwan
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The hematopoietic microenvironment, and in particular the hematopoietic stromal cell element, are intimately involved in megakaryocyte development. The process of megakaryocytopoiesis occurs within a complex bone marrow microenvironment where adhesive interactions, chemokines, as well as cytokines play a pivotal role. Here we review the effect of stromal cells and cytokines on megakaryocytopoiesis with the aim of exploring new therapeutic strategies for platelet recovery after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
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- Yimei Feng
- Department of Hematology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Zhang C, Chen XH, Zhang X, Gao L, Gao L, Kong PY, Peng XG, Sun AH, Wang QY. Regulation of acute graft-versus-host disease by human umbilical cord blood derived stromal cells in haploidentical stem cell transplantation in mice through very late activation antigen-4. Clin Immunol 2011; 139:94-101. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2011.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2010] [Revised: 11/16/2010] [Accepted: 01/13/2011] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Zhang C, Chen XH, Zhang X, Gao L, Kong PY, Peng XG, Liang X, Gao L, Gong Y, Wang QY. Human umbilical cord blood-derived stromal cells, a new resource in the suppression of acute graft-versus-host disease in haploidentical stem cell transplantation in sublethally irradiated mice. J Biol Chem 2011; 286:13723-32. [PMID: 21349838 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m110.144691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Human umbilical cord blood-derived stromal cells (hUCBDSCs), a novel population isolated from CD34(+) cells by our laboratory, exerted an immunosuppressive effect on xenogenic T cells. This study aimed to investigate whether hUCBDSCs play a critical role in the suppression of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD). The hUCBDSCs were co-cultured with splenocytes (SPCs) of donor C57BL/6 mice. The aGVHD in the recipient (B6×BALB/c) F1 mice was induced by the infusion of bone marrow cells and SPCs from donor mice following sublethal irradiation. The shift in vivo for hUCBDSCs was detected. The proliferation and cell cycle of SPCs were tested by cell counting kit-8 and flow cytometry, respectively. The expression of CD49b natural killer (NK) cells and CD3 T cells was detected by flow cytometry in co-culture and post-transplantation. IL-4, and IFN-γ were detected by ELISA in the serum of co-culture and post-transplantation. The survival time, body weight, clinical score, and histopathological score were recorded for mice post-transplantation. The hUCBDSCs promoted the proliferation of SPCs and significantly increased the ratio of the S and G(2)/M phase (p < 0.05). The hUCBDSCs significantly increased the expression of CD49b NK cells and IL-4 protein and decreased the expression of CD3 T cells and IFN-γ protein both in vitro and in vivo. The survival time of mice with co-transplantation of hUCBDSCs was significantly prolonged, and decreased clinical and histopathological scores were also observed. The hUCBDSCs were continually detected in the target organs of GVHD. These results suggest that hUCBDSCs possess the capability of suppressing aGVHD, possibly via their influence on CD3 T cells, NK cells, and cytokines.
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- Cheng Zhang
- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, the Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
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Hao L, Gao L, Chen XH, Zou ZM, Zhang X, Kong PY, Zhang C, Peng XG, Sun AH, Wang QY. Human umbilical cord blood-derived stromal cells prevent graft-versus-host disease in mice following haplo-identical stem cell transplantation. Cytotherapy 2010; 13:83-91. [PMID: 20662609 DOI: 10.3109/14653249.2010.501786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND AIMS Human umbilical cord blood-derived stromal cells (hUCBDSC) comprise a novel population of CD34(+) cells that has been isolated in our laboratory. They have been shown previously not only to be non-immunogenic but also to exert immunosuppressive effects on xenogenic T cells in vitro. This study investigated the role of hUCBDSC in immunomodulation in an acute graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) mouse model after haplo-identical stem cell transplantation. METHODS Acute GvHD was induced in recipient (B6 × BALB/c)F(1) mice by irradiation (750 cGy) followed by infusion of bone marrow cells and splenocytes from donor C57BL/6 mice. hUCBDSC were co-transplanted in the experimental group. The survival time, body weight and clinical and histopathologic scores were recorded after transplantation. The expression of surface markers [major histocompatibility complex (MHC) I, MHC II, CD80 and CD86] on CD11c(+) dendritic cells (DC), and the percentage of CD4(+) regulatory T cells (Treg), in the spleens of recipient mice were examined by flow cytometry. RESULTS The survival time was significantly prolonged, and the clinical and histopathologic scores were reduced in mice co-transplanted with hUCBDSC. The expression levels of the surface markers on DC were significantly lower in mice transplanted with hUCBDSC compared with those without. The proportion of CD4(+) Treg in the spleen was also increased in mice transplanted with hUCBDSC. CONCLUSIONS These results from a GvHD mouse model are in agreement with previous in vitro findings, suggesting that hUCBDSC possess immunosuppressive properties and may act via influencing DC and CD4(+) Treg.
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- Lei Hao
- Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital, Chongqing, China
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Kim JY, Jeon HB, Yang YS, Oh W, Chang JW. Application of human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells in disease models. World J Stem Cells 2010; 2:34-8. [PMID: 21607114 PMCID: PMC3097922 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v2.i2.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2010] [Revised: 01/28/2010] [Accepted: 02/04/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUCB-MSCs) are regarded as an alternative source of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells because collection of cord blood is less invasive than that of bone marrow. hUCB-MSCs have recently been studied for evaluation of their potential as a source of cell therapy. In this review, the general characteristics of hUCB-MSCs and their therapeutic effects on various diseases in vitro and in vivo will be discussed.
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- Ju-Yeon Kim
- Ju-Yeon Kim, Hong Bae Jeon, Yoon Sun Yang, Wonil Oh, Jong Wook Chang, Biomedical Research Institute, MEDIPOST Co., Ltd, Seoul 137-874, South Korea
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