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Trombetta-Lima M, Assis-Ribas T, Cintra RC, Campeiro JD, Guerreiro JR, Winnischofer SMB, Nascimento ICC, Ulrich H, Hayashi MAF, Sogayar MC. Impact of Reck expression and promoter activity in neuronal in vitro differentiation. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:1985-1994. [PMID: 33619662 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06175-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Reck (REversion-inducing Cysteine-rich protein with Kazal motifs) tumor suppressor gene encodes a multifunctional glycoprotein which inhibits the activity of several matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and has the ability to modulate the Notch and canonical Wnt pathways. Reck-deficient neuro-progenitor cells undergo precocious differentiation; however, modulation of Reck expression during progression of the neuronal differentiation process is yet to be characterized. In the present study, we demonstrate that Reck expression levels are increased during in vitro neuronal differentiation of PC12 pheochromocytoma cells and P19 murine teratocarcinoma cells and characterize mouse Reck promoter activity during this process. Increased Reck promoter activity was found upon induction of differentiation in PC12 cells, in accordance with its increased mRNA expression levels in mouse in vitro models. Interestingly, Reck overexpression, prior to the beginning of the differentiation protocol, led to diminished efficiency of the neuronal differentiation process. Taken together, our findings suggest that increased Reck expression at early stages of differentiation diminishes the number of neuron-like cells, which are positive for the beta-3 tubulin marker. Our data highlight the importance of Reck expression evaluation to optimize in vitro neuronal differentiation protocols.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marina Trombetta-Lima
- Núcleo de Terapia Celular e Molecular (NUCEL), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Rua Pangaré, 100 (Cidade Universitária), São Paulo, SP, 05360-130, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Terapia Celular e Molecular (NUCEL), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Rua Pangaré, 100 (Cidade Universitária), São Paulo, SP, 05360-130, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Farmacologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM), Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua 3 de Maio 100, Ed INFAR, 3º andar, São Paulo, SP, 04044-020, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Paulista (UNIP), São Paulo, SP, 05347-020, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, 81531-990, Brazil
- Departamento de Biologia Celular, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, 81531-990, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Farmacologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM), Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua 3 de Maio 100, Ed INFAR, 3º andar, São Paulo, SP, 04044-020, Brazil.
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- Núcleo de Terapia Celular e Molecular (NUCEL), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Rua Pangaré, 100 (Cidade Universitária), São Paulo, SP, 05360-130, Brazil.
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil.
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Assis-Ribas T, Forni MF, Winnischofer SMB, Sogayar MC, Trombetta-Lima M. Extracellular matrix dynamics during mesenchymal stem cells differentiation. Dev Biol 2018; 437:63-74. [PMID: 29544769 DOI: 10.1016/j.ydbio.2018.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2017] [Revised: 02/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are stromal cells that display self-renewal and multipotent differentiation capacity. The repertoire of mature cells generated ranges but is not restricted to: fat, bone and cartilage. Their potential importance for both cell therapy and maintenance of in vivo homeostasis is indisputable. Nonetheless, both their in vivo identity and use in cell therapy remain elusive. A drawback generated by this fact is that little is known about the MSC niche and how it impacts differentiation and homeostasis maintenance. Hence, the roles played by the extracellular matrix (ECM) and its main regulators namely: the Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their counteracting inhibitors (TIMPs and RECK) upon stem cells differentiation are only now beginning to be unveiled. Here, we will focus on mesenchymal stem cells and review the main mechanisms involved in adipo, chondro and osteogenesis, discussing how the extracellular matrix can impact not only lineage commitment, but, also, their survival and potentiality. This review critically analyzes recent work in the field in an effort towards a better understanding of the roles of Matrix Metalloproteinases and their inhibitors in the above-cited events.
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- Thais Assis-Ribas
- NUCEL-NETCEM-Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Clínica Médica, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP 05360-120, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP 05508-000, Brazil
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- NUCEL-NETCEM-Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Clínica Médica, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP 05360-120, Brazil; Instituto de Química, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP 05508-000, Brazil
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- NUCEL-NETCEM-Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Clínica Médica, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP 05360-120, Brazil.
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