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Wongin-Sangphet S, Chotiyarnwong P, Viravaidya-Pasuwat K. Reduced Cell Migration in Human Chondrocyte Sheets Increases Tissue Stiffness and Cartilage Protein Production. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2024; 21:1021-1036. [PMID: 39037474 PMCID: PMC11416440 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-024-00662-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Chondrogenic differentiation medium (CDM) is usually used to maintain chondrogenic activity during chondrocyte sheet production. However, tissue qualities remain to be determined as to what factors improve cell functions. Moreover, the relationship between CDM and cell migration proteins has not been reported. METHOD In this study, the effect of CDM on the behavior of chondrocyte sheets was investigated. Structural analysis, mechanical testing and proteomics were performed to observe tissue qualities. The relationship between CDM and cell migration proteins were investigated using time-lapse observations and bioinformatic analysis. RESULTS During 48 h, CDM affected the chondrocyte behaviors by reducing cell migration. Compared to the basal medium, CDM impacted the contraction of monolayered chondrocyte sheets. At day 7, the contracted sheets increased tissue thickness and improved tissue stiffness. Cartilage specific proteins were also upregulated. Remarkedly, the chondrocyte sheets in CDM displayed downregulated proteins related to cell migration. Bioinformatic analysis revealed that TGFβ1 was shown to be associated with cartilage functions and cell migration. Pathway analysis of chondrocyte sheets in CDM also revealed the presence of a TGFβ pathway without activating actin production, which might be involved in synthesizing cartilage-specific proteins. Cell migration pathway showed MAPK signaling in both cultures of the chondrocyte sheets. CONCLUSION Reduced cell migration in the chondrocyte sheet affected the tissue quality. Using CDM, TGFβ1 might trigger cartilage protein production through the TGFβ pathway and be involved in cell migration via the MAPK signaling pathway. Understanding cell behaviors and their protein expression would be beneficial for developing high-quality tissue-engineered cartilage.
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- Sopita Wongin-Sangphet
- Biological Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, 10140, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Biological Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, 10140, Thailand
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biological Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, 10140, Thailand
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Johnson PA, Ackerman JE, Kurowska-Stolarska M, Coles M, Buckley CD, Dakin SG. Three-dimensional, in-vitro approaches for modelling soft-tissue joint diseases. THE LANCET. RHEUMATOLOGY 2023; 5:e553-e563. [PMID: 38251499 DOI: 10.1016/s2665-9913(23)00190-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Diseases affecting the soft tissues of the joint represent a considerable global health burden, causing pain and disability and increasing the likelihood of developing metabolic comorbidities. Current approaches to investigating the cellular basis of joint diseases, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinopathy, and arthrofibrosis, involve well phenotyped human tissues, animal disease models, and in-vitro tissue culture models. Inherent challenges in preclinical drug discovery have driven the development of state-of-the-art, in-vitro human tissue models to rapidly advance therapeutic target discovery. The clinical potential of such models has been substantiated through successful recapitulation of the pathobiology of cancers, generating accurate predictions of patient responses to therapeutics and providing a basis for equivalent musculoskeletal models. In this Review, we discuss the requirement to develop physiologically relevant three-dimensional (3D) culture systems that could advance understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of diseases that affect the soft tissues of the joint. We discuss the practicalities and challenges associated with modelling the complex extracellular matrix of joint tissues-including cartilage, synovium, tendon, and ligament-highlighting the importance of considering the joint as a whole organ to encompass crosstalk across tissues and between diverse cell types. The design of bespoke in-vitro models for soft-tissue joint diseases has the potential to inform functional studies of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying disease onset, progression, and resolution. Use of these models could inform precision therapeutic targeting and advance the field towards personalised medicine for patients with common musculoskeletal diseases.
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- Peter A Johnson
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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Hu X, Zhang W, Li X, Zhong D, Li Y, Li J, Jin R. Strategies to Modulate the Redifferentiation of Chondrocytes. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:764193. [PMID: 34881234 PMCID: PMC8645990 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.764193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Because of the low self-healing capacity of articular cartilage, cartilage injuries and degenerations triggered by various diseases are almost irreversible. Previous studies have suggested that human chondrocytes cultured in vitro tend to dedifferentiate during the cell-amplification phase and lose the physiological properties and functions of the cartilage itself, which is currently a critical limitation in the cultivation of cartilage for tissue engineering. Recently, numerous studies have focused on the modulation of chondrocyte redifferentiation. Researchers discovered the effect of various conditions (extracellular environment, cell sources, growth factors and redifferentiation inducers, and gene silencing and overexpression) on the redifferentiation of chondrocytes during the in vitro expansion of cells, and obtained cartilage tissue cultured in vitro that exhibited physiological characteristics and functions that were similar to those of human cartilage tissue. Encouragingly, several studies reported positive results regarding the modulation of the redifferentiation of chondrocytes in specific conditions. Here, the various factors and conditions that modulate the redifferentiation of chondrocytes, as well as their limitations and potential applications and challenges are reviewed. We expect to inspire research in the field of cartilage repair toward the future treatment of arthropathy.
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- Xiaoshen Hu
- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Shool of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Sex-Specific Reduction in Inflammation of Osteoarthritic Human Chondrocytes and Nutraceutical-Dependent Extracellular Matrix Formation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 14. [PMID: 34796310 DOI: 10.1016/j.regen.2021.100054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of osteoarthritic human chondrocytes to produce articular cartilage (AC) tissues with a reduced inflammatory environment in response to 4 anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals: alpha-tocopherol (Alpha), gallic acid (G), ascorbic acid (AA), and catechin hydrate (C). Methods Chondrocytes isolated from patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty surgeries were divided into groups (9 male; mean age, 66.2 ± 3.5 years and 11 female; mean age, 64.2 ± 3.1 years). Cells were cultured based on sex and supplemented with either a negative control (NC) medium or NC plus one of the nutraceuticals at a concentration of 50 μM. At day 21, cultures were characterized histologically, biochemically, and for gene expression of vital markers. Results At day 21, 62.3% and 66.2% reduction in nitric oxide (NO) content was evident for female and male cells, respectively. G-treatment of female cells resulted in the lowest expression of nitric oxide synthase-2 (NOS2), matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP13), and collagen type-10 (COL10). Alpha-treatment of male cells resulted in the lowest expression of NOS2, bone morphogenic protein-2, MMP13, COL10 and tumor necrosis factor alpha induced protein-6 (TNFAIP6) relative to NC. AA and Alpha treatment resulted in the highest glycosaminoglycan (GAG) content for female and male cultures, respectively. Conclusion A sex-dependent response of osteoarthritic chondrocytes to nutraceutical treatment was evident. Our results suggest the use of G for female cells and Alpha for male cells in OA applications seems to be favorable in reducing inflammation and enhancing chondrocytes' ability to form AC tissues.
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Wongin S, Wangdee C, Nantavisai S, Banlunara W, Nakbunnum R, Waikakul S, Chotiyarnwong P, Roytrakul S, Viravaidya-Pasuwat K. Evaluation of osteochondral-like tissues using human freeze-dried cancellous bone and chondrocyte sheets to treat osteochondral defects in rabbits. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:4701-4716. [PMID: 34019604 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm00239b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Human freeze-dried cancellous bone combined with human chondrocyte sheets have recently been used to construct an osteochondral-like tissue, which resembled a cartilage layer on a subchondral bone layer. Nevertheless, the efficacy of these human tissues in a xenogeneic model has been rarely reported. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the potential of human freeze-dried cancellous bones combined with human chondrocyte sheets for the treatment of osteochondral defects in rabbits. The key roles of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and released cytokines in these tissues in osteochondral repair were also assessed. Triple-layered chondrocyte sheets were constructed using a temperature-responsive culture surface. Then, they were placed onto cancellous bone to form chondrocyte sheet-cancellous bone tissues. The immunostaining of collagen type II (COL2) and the proteomic analysis of the human tissues were carried out before the transplantation. In our in vitro study, the triple-layered chondrocyte sheets adhered well on the cancellous bone, and the COL2 expression was apparent throughout the tissue structures. From the proteomic analysis results, it was found that the major function of the secreted proteins found in these tissues was protein binding. The distinct pathways were focal adhesion and the ECM-receptor interaction pathways. Among the highly expressed proteins, laminin-alpha 5 (LAMA5) and fibronectin (FN) not only played roles in the protein binding and ECM-receptor interaction, but also were involved in the cytokine-mediated signaling pathway. At 12 weeks after xenogeneic transplantation, compared to the control group, the defects treated with the chondrocyte sheets showed more hyaline-like cartilage tissue, as indicated by the abundance of safranin-O and COL2 with a partial collagen type I (COL1) expression. At 4, 8, and 12 weeks, compared to the defects treated with the cancellous bone, the staining of safranin-O and COL2 was more apparent in the defects treated with the chondrocyte sheet-cancellous bone tissues. Therefore, the human chondrocyte sheets and chondrocyte sheet-cancellous bone tissues provide a potential treatment for rabbit femoral condyle defect. LAMA5 and FN found in these human xenografts and their culture media might play key roles in the ECM-receptor interaction and might be involved in the cytokine-mediated signaling pathway during tissue repair.
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- Sopita Wongin
- Biological Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand.
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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- Special Task Force for Activating Research (STAR) in Biology of Embryo and Stem Cell Research in Veterinary Science, Veterinary Stem Cells and Bioengineering Innovation Center (VSCBIC), Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand.
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- Biological Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand. and Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand.
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Bartolotti I, Roseti L, Petretta M, Grigolo B, Desando G. A Roadmap of In Vitro Models in Osteoarthritis: A Focus on Their Biological Relevance in Regenerative Medicine. J Clin Med 2021; 10:1920. [PMID: 33925222 PMCID: PMC8124812 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10091920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a multifaceted musculoskeletal disorder, with a high prevalence worldwide. Articular cartilage and synovial membrane are among the main biological targets in the OA microenvironment. Gaining more knowledge on the accuracy of preclinical in vitro OA models could open innovative avenues in regenerative medicine to bridge major gaps, especially in translation from animals to humans. Our methodological approach entailed searches on Scopus, the Web of Science Core Collection, and EMBASE databases to select the most relevant preclinical in vitro models for studying OA. Predicting the biological response of regenerative strategies requires developing relevant preclinical models able to mimic the OA milieu influencing tissue responses and organ complexity. In this light, standard 2D culture models lack critical properties beyond cell biology, while animal models suffer from several limitations due to species differences. In the literature, most of the in vitro models only recapitulate a tissue compartment, by providing fragmented results. Biotechnological advances may enable scientists to generate new in vitro models that combine easy manipulation and organ complexity. Here, we review the state-of-the-art of preclinical in vitro models in OA and outline how the different preclinical systems (inflammatory/biomechanical/microfluidic models) may be valid tools in regenerative medicine, describing their pros and cons. We then discuss the prospects of specific and combinatorial models to predict biological responses following regenerative approaches focusing on mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs)-based therapies to reduce animal testing.
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- Isabella Bartolotti
- Laboratorio RAMSES, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136 Bologna, Italy; (I.B.); (M.P.); (B.G.)
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- Laboratorio RAMSES, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136 Bologna, Italy; (I.B.); (M.P.); (B.G.)
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- Laboratorio RAMSES, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136 Bologna, Italy; (I.B.); (M.P.); (B.G.)
- RegenHu Company, Z.I Du Vivier 22, 1690 Villaz-St-Pierre, Switzerland
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- Laboratorio RAMSES, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136 Bologna, Italy; (I.B.); (M.P.); (B.G.)
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- Laboratorio RAMSES, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136 Bologna, Italy; (I.B.); (M.P.); (B.G.)
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Influence of Conditioned Media on the Re-Differentiation Capacity of Human Chondrocytes in 3D Spheroid Cultures. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9092798. [PMID: 32872610 PMCID: PMC7564315 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9092798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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A major challenge of cell-based therapy for cartilage lesions is the preservation of the chondrogenic phenotype during ex vivo cell cultivation. In this in vitro study, the chondro-inductive capacity of two different hyaline cartilage-conditioned cell culture media on human chondrocytes in 3D spheroids was determined. Media were conditioned by incubation of 200 mg/mL vital or devitalized cartilage matrix in growth media over 35 days. The media were analyzed for the content of soluble procollagen type (Col) II and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) as well as released TGF-β1, IGF-1 and IGFBP3. Unconditioned medium served as a negative control while the positive medium control was supplemented with TGF-β1 and IGF-1. Spheroid cultures prepared from human chondrocytes were cultivated at 37 °C, 5% CO2 and 21% O2 in the respective media and controls. After 14 and 35 days, the deposition of ECM components was evaluated by histological analysis. Vital cartilage-conditioned medium contained significantly higher levels of Col II and active TGF-β1 compared to medium conditioned with the devitalized cartilage matrix. Despite these differences, the incubation with vital as well as devitalized cartilage conditioned medium led to similar results in terms of deposition of proteoglycans and collagen type II, which was used as an indicator of re-differentiation of human chondrocytes in spheroid cultures. However, high density 3D cell cultivation showed a positive influence on re-differentiation.
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Hahn O, Kieb M, Jonitz-Heincke A, Bader R, Peters K, Tischer T. Dose-Dependent Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma Powder on Chondrocytes In Vitro. Am J Sports Med 2020; 48:1727-1734. [PMID: 32282227 DOI: 10.1177/0363546520911035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is widely used in sports medicine. However, neither preparation nor parameters for clinical application, such as concentration, timing, and number of applications, are standardized, making research and clinical utilization challenging. PURPOSE To investigate the effect of varying doses of PRP powder in terms of different concentrations, timing, and number of applications on human chondrocytes in a reproducible cell culture model. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS A standardized lyophilized platelet growth factor preparation (PRP powder) was used to stimulate human chondrocytes. Chondrocytes were cultivated for 2 weeks with different stimulation frequencies (2×, 3×, 6×) and different concentrations of PRP powders (0.5%, 1%, 5%). Cell proliferation and metabolic cell activity were analyzed on days 7 and 14. Phenotypic changes were visualized through live-dead staining. Chondrogenic differentiation was quantified with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to assess the synthesis of procollagen types 1 and 2. Furthermore, sulfated proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans were analyzed. RESULTS Human chondrocytes exhibited a significant dose- and time-dependent increase after 14 days in cell number (1% and 5% PRP powder vs unstimulated control: 7.95- and 15.45-fold increase, respectively; 2× vs 6× stimulation with 5% PRP powder: 4.00-fold increase) and metabolic cell activity (1% and 5% PRP powder vs unstimulated control: 3.27-fold and 3.58-fold change, respectively). Furthermore, cells revealed a significant increase in the amount of bone-specific procollagen type 1 (14 days, 1.94-fold) and sulfated glycosaminoglycans (14 days, 2.69-fold); however, no significant change was observed in the amount of cartilage-specific collagen type 2. CONCLUSION We showed that chondrocytes exhibit a significant dose- and time-dependent increase in cell number and metabolic cell activity. The standardized use of growth factor concentrates in cell culture models can contribute to clinical knowledge in terms of dosage and timing of PRP applications. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Problems with PRP, such as the absence of standardization, lack of consistency among studies, and unknown dosage, could be solved by using characterized PRP powder made by pooling and lyophilizing multiple platelet concentrates. The innovative PRP powder generates new possibilities for PRP research, as well as for the treatment of patients.
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- Olga Hahn
- Department of Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Department of Orthopaedics, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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Jonitz-Heincke A, Klinder A, Boy D, Salamon A, Hansmann D, Pasold J, Buettner A, Bader R. In Vitro Analysis of the Differentiation Capacity of Postmortally Isolated Human Chondrocytes Influenced by Different Growth Factors and Oxygen Levels. Cartilage 2019; 10:111-119. [PMID: 28715962 PMCID: PMC6376569 DOI: 10.1177/1947603517719318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE In the present in vitro study, we analyzed the chondrogenic differentiation capacity of human chondrocytes postmortally isolated from unaffected knee cartilage by the addition of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and/or insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and different oxygen levels. DESIGN After 14 and 35 days, DNA concentrations and protein contents of Col1, Col2, aggrecan as well as glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) of chondrocytes cultivated as pellet cultures were analyzed. Additionally, expression rates of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-associated differentiation markers were assessed in monolayer cultures. RESULTS All cultivated chondrocytes were found to be CD29+/CD44+/CD105+/CD166+. Chondrocytic pellets stimulated with TGF-β1 showed enhanced synthesis rates of hyaline cartilage markers and reduced expression of the non-hyaline cartilage marker Col1 under hypoxic culture conditions. CONCLUSIONS Our results underline the substantial chondrogenic potential of human chondrocytes postmortally isolated from unaffected articular knee cartilage especially in case of TGF-β1 administration.
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- Anika Jonitz-Heincke
- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Implant Technology Research Laboratory, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany,Anika Jonitz-Heincke, Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Implant Technology Research Laboratory, University Medical Center Rostock, Doberaner Strasse 142, 18057 Rostock, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Implant Technology Research Laboratory, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute of Forensic Medicine, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Cell Biology, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Implant Technology Research Laboratory, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Implant Technology Research Laboratory, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute of Forensic Medicine, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Implant Technology Research Laboratory, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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Xiong G, Lingampalli N, Koltsov JC, Leung LL, Bhutani N, Robinson WH, Chu CR. Men and Women Differ in the Biochemical Composition of Platelet-Rich Plasma. Am J Sports Med 2018; 46:409-419. [PMID: 29211968 PMCID: PMC8487642 DOI: 10.1177/0363546517740845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is widely used for a variety of clinical applications. However, clinical outcome studies have not consistently shown positive effects. The composition of PRP differs based on many factors. An improved understanding of factors influencing the composition of PRP is important for the optimization of PRP use. HYPOTHESIS Age and sex influence the PRP composition in healthy patients. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS Blood from 39 healthy patients was collected at a standardized time and processed into leukocyte-poor PRP within 1 hour of collection using the same laboratory centrifuge protocol and frozen for later analysis. Eleven female and 10 male patients were "young" (aged 18-30 years), while 8 male and 10 female patients were "older" (aged 45-60 years). Thawed PRP samples were assessed for cytokine and growth factor levels using a multiplex assay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The platelet count and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels were measured. Two-way analysis of variance determined age- and sex-based differences. RESULTS Platelet and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein concentrations were similar in PRP between the groups ( P = .234). Male patients had higher cytokine and growth factor levels in PRP compared with female patients for inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) (9.83 vs 7.71 pg/mL, respectively; P = .008) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) (131.6 vs 110.5 pg/mL, respectively; P = .048); the anti-inflammatory IL-1 receptor antagonist protein (IRAP) (298.0 vs 218.0 pg/mL, respectively; P < .001); and growth factors such as fibroblast growth factor-basic (FGF-basic) (237.9 vs 194.0 pg/mL, respectively; P = .01), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF-BB) (3296.2 vs 2579.3 pg/mL, respectively; P = .087), and transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) (118.8 vs 92.8 ng/mL, respectively; P = .002). Age- but not sex-related differences were observed for insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) ( P < .001). Age and sex interaction terms were not significant. While mean differences were significant, there was also substantial intragroup variability. CONCLUSION This study in healthy patients shows differences in the composition of PRP between men and women, with sex being a greater factor than age. There was also proteomic variability within the groups. These data support a personalized approach to PRP treatment and highlight the need for a greater understanding of the relationships between proteomic factors in PRP and clinical outcomes. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Variability in the proteomic profile of PRP may affect tissue and clinical responses to treatment. These data suggest that clinical studies should account for the composition of PRP used.
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- Grace Xiong
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University
School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo
Alto, California, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo
Alto, California, USA
- Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Department
of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University
School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo
Alto, California, USA
- Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine,
Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University
School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo
Alto, California, USA
- Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Department
of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University
School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo
Alto, California, USA
- Address correspondence to Constance R. Chu, MD,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, 450
Broadway Street, MC 6342, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA
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