1
|
Sun Y, Sheng R, Cao Z, Liu C, Li J, Zhang P, Du Y, Mo Q, Yao Q, Chen J, Zhang W. Bioactive fiber-reinforced hydrogel to tailor cell microenvironment for structural and functional regeneration of myotendinous junction. Sci Adv 2024; 10:eadm7164. [PMID: 38657071 PMCID: PMC11042749 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adm7164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
Abstract
Myotendinous junction (MTJ) injuries are prevalent in clinical practice, yet the treatment approaches are limited to surgical suturing and conservative therapy, exhibiting a high recurrence rate. Current research on MTJ tissue engineering is scarce and lacks in vivo evaluation of repair efficacy. Here, we developed a three-dimensional-printed bioactive fiber-reinforced hydrogel containing mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and Klotho for structural and functional MTJ regeneration. In a rat MTJ defect model, the bioactive fiber-reinforced hydrogel promoted the structural restoration of muscle, tendon, and muscle-tendon interface and enhanced the functional recovery of injured MTJ. In vivo proteomics and in vitro cell cultures elucidated the regenerative mechanisms of the bioactive fiber-reinforced hydrogel by modulating oxidative stress and inflammation, thus engineering an optimized microenvironment to support the survival and differentiation of transplanted MSCs and maintain the functional phenotype of resident cells within MTJ tissues, including tendon/muscle cells and macrophages. This strategy provides a promising treatment for MTJ injuries.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuzhi Sun
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Digital Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006 Nanjing, China
| | - Renwang Sheng
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China
| | - Zhicheng Cao
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Digital Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006 Nanjing, China
| | - Chuanquan Liu
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China
| | - Jiaxiang Li
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Digital Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006 Nanjing, China
| | - Po Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Digital Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006 Nanjing, China
| | - Yan Du
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China
| | - Qingyun Mo
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China
| | - Qingqiang Yao
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Digital Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006 Nanjing, China
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), 310000 Hangzhou, China
| | - Jialin Chen
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), 310000 Hangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, Southeast University, 210096 Nanjing, China
| | - Wei Zhang
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), 310000 Hangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, Southeast University, 210096 Nanjing, China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Koo BH, Lee YJ, Park NR, Heo SC, Hudson DM, Fernandes AA, Friday CS, Hast MW, Corr DT, Keene DR, Tufa SF, Dyment NA, Joeng KS. Characterization of TGFβ1-induced tendon-like structure in the scaffold-free three-dimensional tendon cell culture system. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9495. [PMID: 38664570 PMCID: PMC11045825 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60221-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
The biological mechanisms regulating tenocyte differentiation and morphological maturation have not been well-established, partly due to the lack of reliable in vitro systems that produce highly aligned collagenous tissues. In this study, we developed a scaffold-free, three-dimensional (3D) tendon culture system using mouse tendon cells in a differentially adherent growth channel. Transforming Growth Factor-β (TGFβ) signaling is involved in various biological processes in the tendon, regulating tendon cell fate, recruitment and maintenance of tenocytes, and matrix organization. This known function of TGFβ signaling in tendon prompted us to utilize TGFβ1 to induce tendon-like structures in 3D tendon constructs. TGFβ1 treatment promoted a tendon-like structure in the peripheral layer of the constructs characterized by increased thickness with a gradual decrease in cell density and highly aligned collagen matrix. TGFβ1 also enhanced cell proliferation, matrix production, and morphological maturation of cells in the peripheral layer compared to vehicle treatment. TGFβ1 treatment also induced early tenogenic differentiation and resulted in sufficient mechanical integrity, allowing biomechanical testing. The current study suggests that this scaffold-free 3D tendon cell culture system could be an in vitro platform to investigate underlying biological mechanisms that regulate tenogenic cell differentiation and matrix organization.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bon-Hyeock Koo
- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6081, USA
| | - Yeon-Ju Lee
- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6081, USA
- Research and Development Division, BioBricks Co., Ltd, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
| | - Na Rae Park
- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6081, USA
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Cell and Matrix Research Institute, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea
| | - Su Chin Heo
- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6081, USA
| | - David M Hudson
- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
| | - Aysel A Fernandes
- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
| | - Chet S Friday
- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6081, USA
| | - Michael W Hast
- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6081, USA
| | - David T Corr
- Center for Modeling, Simulation, and Imaging in Medicine (CeMSIM), Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 12180-3590, USA
| | - Douglas R Keene
- Micro-Imaging Center, Shriners Children's, Portland, OR, 97239, USA
| | - Sara F Tufa
- Micro-Imaging Center, Shriners Children's, Portland, OR, 97239, USA
| | - Nathaniel A Dyment
- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6081, USA
| | - Kyu Sang Joeng
- McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6081, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Dec P, Żyłka M, Burszewski P, Modrzejewski A, Pawlik A. Recent Advances in the Use of Stem Cells in Tissue Engineering and Adjunct Therapies for Tendon Reconstruction and Future Perspectives. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4498. [PMID: 38674084 PMCID: PMC11050411 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Due to their function, tendons are exposed to acute injuries. This type of damage to the musculoskeletal system represents a challenge for clinicians when natural regeneration and treatment methods do not produce the expected results. Currently, treatment is long and associated with long-term complications. In this review, we discuss the use of stem cells in the treatment of tendons, including how to induce appropriate cell differentiation based on gene therapy, growth factors, tissue engineering, proteins involved in regenerative process, drugs and three-dimensional (3D) structures. A multidirectional approach as well as the incorporation of novel components of the therapy will improve the techniques used and benefit patients with tendon injuries in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Paweł Dec
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, 109 Military Hospital, 71-422 Szczecin, Poland; (P.D.); (M.Ż.); (P.B.)
| | - Małgorzata Żyłka
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, 109 Military Hospital, 71-422 Szczecin, Poland; (P.D.); (M.Ż.); (P.B.)
| | - Piotr Burszewski
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, 109 Military Hospital, 71-422 Szczecin, Poland; (P.D.); (M.Ż.); (P.B.)
| | | | - Andrzej Pawlik
- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Walia B, Li T, Crosio G, Montero A, Huang A. Axin2-lineage cells contribute to neonatal tendon regeneration. Connect Tissue Res 2022; 63:530-543. [PMID: 35180018 PMCID: PMC9491382 DOI: 10.1080/03008207.2022.2036732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE Tendon injuries are a challenging clinical problem with few treatment options. Identifying the molecular regulators of tendon is required for the development of new therapies. While the Wnt pathway is critical for the maintenance and differentiation of many tissues, the role of Wnt signaling in tendon cell biology remains largely unexplored. METHODS The effects of Wnt activation were tested in vitro using neonatal tendon-derived cells cultured in 2D and 3D conditions. The inducible Axin2CreERT2 was then used to label Axin2+ cells in vivo and cells were traced during neonatal tendon regeneration. RESULTS We showed that activation of Wnt signaling results in proliferation of neonatal tendon cells. While tendon marker expression was inhibited by Wnt activation under 2D conditions, Scx expression was not affected under 3D uniaxial tension, suggesting that the microenvironment contextualizes tendon cell response to Wnt signaling. Using an in vivo model of neonatal tendon regeneration, we further showed that Wnt signaling cells comprise a subpopulation of tenocyte and epitenon cells that proliferate after injury and are recruited during regeneration. DISCUSSION Collectively, these studies suggest that Wnt signaling may play a role in tendon cell proliferation, differentiation, and regeneration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- B. Walia
- Department of Orthopaedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
| | - T.M. Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
| | - G. Crosio
- Department of Orthopaedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
| | - A.M. Montero
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY
| | - A.H. Huang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Kallenbach JG, Freeberg MAT, Abplanalp D, Alenchery RG, Ajalik RE, Muscat S, Myers JA, Ashton JM, Loiselle A, Buckley MR, van Wijnen AJ, Awad HA. Altered TGFB1 regulated pathways promote accelerated tendon healing in the superhealer MRL/MpJ mouse. Sci Rep 2022; 12:3026. [PMID: 35194136 PMCID: PMC8863792 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07124-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
To better understand the molecular mechanisms of tendon healing, we investigated the Murphy Roth's Large (MRL) mouse, which is considered a model of mammalian tissue regeneration. We show that compared to C57Bl/6J (C57) mice, injured MRL tendons have reduced fibrotic adhesions and cellular proliferation, with accelerated improvements in biomechanical properties. RNA-seq analysis revealed that differentially expressed genes in the C57 healing tendon at 7 days post injury were functionally linked to fibrosis, immune system signaling and extracellular matrix (ECM) organization, while the differentially expressed genes in the MRL injured tendon were dominated by cell cycle pathways. These gene expression changes were associated with increased α-SMA+ myofibroblast and F4/80+ macrophage activation and abundant BCL-2 expression in the C57 injured tendons. Transcriptional analysis of upstream regulators using Ingenuity Pathway Analysis showed positive enrichment of TGFB1 in both C57 and MRL healing tendons, but with different downstream transcriptional effects. MRL tendons exhibited of cell cycle regulatory genes, with negative enrichment of the cell senescence-related regulators, compared to the positively-enriched inflammatory and fibrotic (ECM organization) pathways in the C57 tendons. Serum cytokine analysis revealed decreased levels of circulating senescence-associated circulatory proteins in response to injury in the MRL mice compared to the C57 mice. These data collectively demonstrate altered TGFB1 regulated inflammatory, fibrosis, and cell cycle pathways in flexor tendon repair in MRL mice, and could give cues to improved tendon healing.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jacob G Kallenbach
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
| | - Margaret A T Freeberg
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
| | - David Abplanalp
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
| | - Rahul G Alenchery
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
| | - Raquel E Ajalik
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
| | - Samantha Muscat
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
| | - Jacquelyn A Myers
- UR Genomics Research Center (GRC), University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
| | - John M Ashton
- UR Genomics Research Center (GRC), University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
| | - Alayna Loiselle
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
| | - Mark R Buckley
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
| | | | - Hani A Awad
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA.
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Fernandez-Yague MA, Trotier A, Demir S, Abbah SA, Larrañaga A, Thirumaran A, Stapleton A, Tofail SAM, Palma M, Kilcoyne M, Pandit A, Biggs MJ. A Self-Powered Piezo-Bioelectric Device Regulates Tendon Repair-Associated Signaling Pathways through Modulation of Mechanosensitive Ion Channels. Adv Mater 2021; 33:e2008788. [PMID: 34423493 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202008788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Tendon disease constitutes an unmet clinical need and remains a critical challenge in the field of orthopaedic surgery. Innovative solutions are required to overcome the limitations of current tendon grafting approaches, and bioelectronic therapies show promise in treating musculoskeletal diseases, accelerating functional recovery through the activation of tissue regeneration-specific signaling pathways. Self-powered bioelectronic devices, particularly piezoelectric materials, represent a paradigm shift in biomedicine, negating the need for battery or external powering and complementing existing mechanotherapy to accelerate the repair processes. Here, the dynamic response of tendon cells to a piezoelectric collagen-analogue scaffold comprised of aligned nanoscale fibers made of the ferroelectric material poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene) is shown. It is demonstrated that motion-powered electromechanical stimulation of tendon tissue through piezo-bioelectric device results in ion channel modulation in vitro and regulates specific tissue regeneration signaling pathways. Finally, the potential of the piezo-bioelectronic device in modulating the progression of tendinopathy-associated processes in vivo, using a rat Achilles acute injury model is shown. This study indicates that electromechanical stimulation regulates mechanosensitive ion channel sensitivity and promotes tendon-specific over non-tenogenic tissue repair processes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Marc A Fernandez-Yague
- CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, National University of Ireland, Galway, H91W2TY, Ireland
| | - Alexandre Trotier
- CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, National University of Ireland, Galway, H91W2TY, Ireland
| | - Secil Demir
- CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, National University of Ireland, Galway, H91W2TY, Ireland
| | - Sunny Akogwu Abbah
- CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, National University of Ireland, Galway, H91W2TY, Ireland
| | - Aitor Larrañaga
- CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, National University of Ireland, Galway, H91W2TY, Ireland
- University of the Basque Country, Department of Mining-Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science and POLYMAT, Barrio Sarriena, Bilbao, 48013, Spain
| | - Arun Thirumaran
- CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, National University of Ireland, Galway, H91W2TY, Ireland
| | - Aimee Stapleton
- University of Limerick, Department of Physics, Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland
| | - Syed A M Tofail
- University of Limerick, Department of Physics, Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland
| | - Matteo Palma
- Queen Mary University of London, Materials Research Institute and School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS, UK
| | - Michelle Kilcoyne
- CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, National University of Ireland, Galway, H91W2TY, Ireland
| | - Abhay Pandit
- CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, National University of Ireland, Galway, H91W2TY, Ireland
| | - Manus J Biggs
- CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, National University of Ireland, Galway, H91W2TY, Ireland
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Zhou S, Yuan B, Huang W, Tang Y, Chen X. Preparation and biological characteristics of a bovine acellular tendon fiber material. J Biomed Mater Res A 2021; 109:1931-1941. [PMID: 33811434 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
Acellular tendon matrix is an ideal substitute for constructing tissue engineering ligaments, but using detergents causes damage to collagen and fibrin during the process of decellularization. In this study, fresh tendons were lyophilized and separated into fresh tendon fiber (FTF) bundles, and then the cellular components in FTF were removed to prepare acellular tendon fiber (ATF) without adding chemical detergent. H&E staining and DAPI fluorescence microscopy showed no nucleus and DNA residue. Compared with FTFs, the DNA content of ATFs was significantly lower without the collagen content change before and after decellularization. The microstructure of collagen fibrils in ATFs was intact under scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the maximum tensile load and elastic modulus between FTFs and ATFs were not statistically different. The ATF bundles were cultured with SD rat tenocytes for 72 hr and cells attachment to fiber surfaces were observed under SEM. ATF bundles were then implanted into paraspinal muscles, and histological analysis showed fibroblast-like cells within the ATFs and was similar to the control group (fresh tendon autograft) in morphology. H&E staining showed that the number of lymphocytes and plasma cells in ATF was less than that in fresh tendon autograft. ATF bundles were twisted into linear fiber materials by hand, of which the maximum breaking strength was similar to silk with same diameter. These findings demonstrated that ATFs retain their original fibril structure and mechanical properties after decellularization by trypsin and pancreatic deoxyribonuclease without detergent. Lyophilized ATFs linear fiber material provides the possibility of preparing personalized ligament and other tissue engineering scaffolds.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shengyuan Zhou
- Spine Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Zheng Hospital, Naval Medical Univeristy (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
| | - Bo Yuan
- Spine Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Zheng Hospital, Naval Medical Univeristy (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
| | - Wenmao Huang
- Spine Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Zheng Hospital, Naval Medical Univeristy (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
| | - Yifan Tang
- Spine Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Zheng Hospital, Naval Medical Univeristy (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
| | - Xiongsheng Chen
- Spine Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Zheng Hospital, Naval Medical Univeristy (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Liu YJ, Wang HJ, Xue ZW, Cheang LH, Tam MS, Li RW, Li JR, Hou HG, Zheng XF. Long noncoding RNA H19 accelerates tenogenic differentiation by modulating miR-140-5p/VEGFA signaling. Eur J Histochem 2021; 65:3297. [PMID: 34494412 PMCID: PMC8447539 DOI: 10.4081/ejh.2021.3297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Rotator cuff tear (RCT) is a common tendon injury, but the mechanisms of tendon healing remain incompletely understood. Elucidating the molecular mechanisms of tenogenic differentiation is essential to develop novel therapeutic strategies in clinical treatment of RCT. The long noncoding RNA H19 plays a regulatory role in tenogenic differentiation and tendon healing, but its detailed mechanism of action remains unknown. To elucidate the role of H19 in tenogenic differentiation and tendon healing, tendon-derived stem cells were harvested from the Achilles tendons of Sprague Dawley rats and a rat model of cuff tear was established for the exploration of the function of H19 in promoting tenogenic differentiation. The results showed that H19 overexpression promoted, while H19 silencing suppressed, tenogenic differentiation of tendon-derived stem cells (TDSCs). Furthermore, bioinformatic analyses and a luciferase reporter gene assay showed that H19 directly targeted and inhibited miR-140-5p to promote tenogenic differentiation. Further, inhibiting miR-140-5p directly increased VEGFA expression, revealing a novel regulatory axis between H19, miR-140-5p, and VEGFA in modulating tenogenic differentiation. In rats with RTC, implantation of H19-overexpressing TDSCs at the lesion promoted tendon healing and functional recovery. In general, the data suggest that H19 promotes tenogenic differentiation and tendon-bone healing by targeting miR-140-5p and increasing VEGFA levels. Modulation of the H19/miR-140-5p/VEGFA axis in TDSCs is a new potential strategy for clinical treatment of tendon injury.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- You-Jie Liu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital and The First Clinical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou.
| | - Hua-Jun Wang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital and The First Clinical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou.
| | - Zhao-Wen Xue
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital and The First Clinical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou.
| | - Lek-Hang Cheang
- IAN WO Medical Center, Macau Special Administrative Region, Macau.
| | - Man-Seng Tam
- Macau Medical Science and Technology Research Association, Macau.
| | - Ri-Wang Li
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital and The First Clinical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou.
| | - Jie-Ruo Li
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital and The First Clinical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou.
| | - Hui-Ge Hou
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital and The First Clinical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou.
| | - Xiao-Fei Zheng
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital and The First Clinical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Kang DH, Louis F, Liu H, Shimoda H, Nishiyama Y, Nozawa H, Kakitani M, Takagi D, Kasa D, Nagamori E, Irie S, Kitano S, Matsusaki M. Engineered whole cut meat-like tissue by the assembly of cell fibers using tendon-gel integrated bioprinting. Nat Commun 2021; 12:5059. [PMID: 34429413 PMCID: PMC8385070 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-25236-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
With the current interest in cultured meat, mammalian cell-based meat has mostly been unstructured. There is thus still a high demand for artificial steak-like meat. We demonstrate in vitro construction of engineered steak-like tissue assembled of three types of bovine cell fibers (muscle, fat, and vessel). Because actual meat is an aligned assembly of the fibers connected to the tendon for the actions of contraction and relaxation, tendon-gel integrated bioprinting was developed to construct tendon-like gels. In this study, a total of 72 fibers comprising 42 muscles, 28 adipose tissues, and 2 blood capillaries were constructed by tendon-gel integrated bioprinting and manually assembled to fabricate steak-like meat with a diameter of 5 mm and a length of 10 mm inspired by a meat cut. The developed tendon-gel integrated bioprinting here could be a promising technology for the fabrication of the desired types of steak-like cultured meats.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dong-Hee Kang
- Division of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
| | - Fiona Louis
- Joint Research Laboratory (TOPPAN INC.) for Advanced Cell Regulatory Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
| | - Hao Liu
- Division of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
| | - Hiroshi Shimoda
- Department of Anatomical Science, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
| | | | - Hajime Nozawa
- Kirin Central Research Institute, Kirin Holdings Company, Ltd., Fujisawa, Japan
| | - Makoto Kakitani
- Kirin Central Research Institute, Kirin Holdings Company, Ltd., Fujisawa, Japan
| | - Daisuke Takagi
- Biomedical Business Center, Healthcare Business Group, Ricoh Company, Ltd., Kawasaki-shi, Japan
| | - Daijiro Kasa
- Solution Planning, Product Solution Technologies, Production Printing, Industrial Solutions, Ricoh Japan Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Eiji Nagamori
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka Institute of Technology, Osaka, Japan
| | - Shinji Irie
- Joint Research Laboratory (TOPPAN INC.) for Advanced Cell Regulatory Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
- TOPPAN INC., Technical Research Institute, Saitama, Japan
| | - Shiro Kitano
- Joint Research Laboratory (TOPPAN INC.) for Advanced Cell Regulatory Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
- TOPPAN INC., Technical Research Institute, Saitama, Japan
| | - Michiya Matsusaki
- Division of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan.
- Joint Research Laboratory (TOPPAN INC.) for Advanced Cell Regulatory Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan.
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Abstract
The transcriptional regulators underlying induction and differentiation of dense connective tissues such as tendon and related fibrocartilaginous tissues (meniscus and annulus fibrosus) remain largely unknown. Using an iterative approach informed by developmental cues and single cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), we establish directed differentiation models to generate tendon and fibrocartilage cells from mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs) by activation of TGFβ and hedgehog pathways, achieving 90% induction efficiency. Transcriptional signatures of the mESC-derived cells recapitulate embryonic tendon and fibrocartilage signatures from the mouse tail. scRNA-seq further identify retinoic acid signaling as a critical regulator of cell fate switch between TGFβ-induced tendon and fibrocartilage lineages. Trajectory analysis by RNA sequencing define transcriptional modules underlying tendon and fibrocartilage fate induction and identify molecules associated with lineage-specific differentiation. Finally, we successfully generate 3-dimensional engineered tissues using these differentiation protocols and show activation of mechanotransduction markers with dynamic tensile loading. These findings provide a serum-free approach to generate tendon and fibrocartilage cells and tissues at high efficiency for modeling development and disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Deepak A Kaji
- Department of Orthopaedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
| | - Angela M Montero
- Department of Orthopaedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
| | - Roosheel Patel
- Department of Microbiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
| | - Alice H Huang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
van Vijven M, Wunderli SL, Ito K, Snedeker JG, Foolen J. Serum deprivation limits loss and promotes recovery of tenogenic phenotype in tendon cell culture systems. J Orthop Res 2021; 39:1561-1571. [PMID: 32478872 PMCID: PMC8359397 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Current knowledge gaps on tendon tissue healing can partly be ascribed to the limited availability of physiologically relevant culture models. An unnatural extracellular matrix, high serum levels and random cell morphology in vitro mimic strong vascularization and lost cell elongation in pathology, and discord with a healthy, in vivo cell microenvironment. The thereby induced phenotypic drift in tendon-derived cells (TDCs) compromises the validity of the research model. Therefore, this research quantified the extracellular matrix (ECM)-, serum-, and cell morphology-guided phenotypic changes in tendon cells of whole tendon fascicle explants with intact ECM and TDCs cultured in a controlled microenvironmental niche. Explanted murine tail tendon fascicles were cultured in serum-rich or serum-free medium and phenotype was assessed using transcriptome analysis. Next, phenotypic marker gene expression was measured in in vitro expanded murine tail TDCs upon culture in serum-rich or serum-free medium on aligned or random collagen I patterns. Freshly isolated fascicles or TDCs served as native controls. In both systems, the majority of tendon-specific genes were similarly attenuated in serum-rich culture. Strikingly, 1-week serum-deprived culture-independent of cell morphology-converged TDC gene expression toward native levels. This study reveals a dynamic serum-responsive tendon cell phenotype. Extracting fascicles or TDCs from their native environment causes large changes in cellular phenotype, which can be limited and even reversed by serum deprivation. We conclude that serum-derived factors override matrix-integrity and cell morphology cues and that serum-deprivation stimulates a more physiological microenvironment for in vitro studies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Marc van Vijven
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical EngineeringEindhoven University of TechnologyEindhovenThe Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular SystemsEindhoven University of TechnologyEindhovenThe Netherlands
| | - Stefania L. Wunderli
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics LaboratoryUniversity Hospital Balgrist, University of ZurichZürichSwitzerland
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH ZurichZürichSwitzerland
| | - Keita Ito
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical EngineeringEindhoven University of TechnologyEindhovenThe Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular SystemsEindhoven University of TechnologyEindhovenThe Netherlands
| | - Jess G. Snedeker
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics LaboratoryUniversity Hospital Balgrist, University of ZurichZürichSwitzerland
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH ZurichZürichSwitzerland
| | - Jasper Foolen
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical EngineeringEindhoven University of TechnologyEindhovenThe Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular SystemsEindhoven University of TechnologyEindhovenThe Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Ide K, Takahashi S, Sakai K, Taga Y, Ueno T, Dickens D, Jenkins R, Falciani F, Sasaki T, Ooi K, Kawashiri S, Mizuno K, Hattori S, Sakai T. The dipeptide prolyl-hydroxyproline promotes cellular homeostasis and lamellipodia-driven motility via active β1-integrin in adult tendon cells. J Biol Chem 2021; 297:100819. [PMID: 34029590 PMCID: PMC8239475 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2021.100819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Collagen-derived hydroxyproline (Hyp)-containing peptides have a variety of biological effects on cells. These bioactive collagen peptides are locally generated by the degradation of endogenous collagen in response to injury. However, no comprehensive study has yet explored the functional links between Hyp-containing peptides and cellular behavior. Here, we show that the dipeptide prolyl-4-hydroxyproline (Pro-Hyp) exhibits pronounced effects on mouse tendon cells. Pro-Hyp promotes differentiation/maturation of tendon cells with modulation of lineage-specific factors and induces significant chemotactic activity in vitro. In addition, Pro-Hyp has profound effects on cell proliferation, with significantly upregulated extracellular signal-regulated kinase phosphorylation and extracellular matrix production and increased type I collagen network organization. Using proteomics, we have predicted molecular transport, cellular assembly and organization, and cellular movement as potential linked-network pathways that could be altered in response to Pro-Hyp. Mechanistically, cells treated with Pro-Hyp demonstrate increased directional persistence and significantly increased directed motility and migration velocity. They are accompanied by elongated lamellipodial protrusions with increased levels of active β1-integrin-containing focal contacts, as well as reorganization of thicker peripheral F-actin fibrils. Pro-Hyp-mediated chemotactic activity is significantly reduced (p < 0.001) in cells treated with the mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1/2 inhibitor PD98059 or the α5β1-integrin antagonist ATN-161. Furthermore, ATN-161 significantly inhibits uptake of Pro-Hyp into adult tenocytes. Thus, our findings document the molecular basis of the functional benefits of the Pro-Hyp dipeptide in cellular behavior. These dynamic properties of collagen-derived Pro-Hyp dipeptide could lead the way to its application in translational medicine.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kentaro Ide
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
| | - Sanai Takahashi
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
| | - Keiko Sakai
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
| | - Yuki Taga
- Nippi Research Institute of Biomatrix, Toride, Ibaraki, Japan
| | - Tomonori Ueno
- Nippi Research Institute of Biomatrix, Toride, Ibaraki, Japan
| | - David Dickens
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
| | - Rosalind Jenkins
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
| | - Francesco Falciani
- Department of Biochemistry and Systems Biology, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
| | - Takako Sasaki
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita, Japan
| | - Kazuhiro Ooi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
| | - Shuichi Kawashiri
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
| | - Kazunori Mizuno
- Nippi Research Institute of Biomatrix, Toride, Ibaraki, Japan
| | - Shunji Hattori
- Nippi Research Institute of Biomatrix, Toride, Ibaraki, Japan
| | - Takao Sakai
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Rocha LC, Barbosa GK, Pimentel Neto J, Jacob CDS, Knudsen AB, Watanabe IS, Ciena AP. Aquatic Training after Joint Immobilization in Rats Promotes Adaptations in Myotendinous Junctions. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22136983. [PMID: 34209663 PMCID: PMC8267653 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22136983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
The myotendinous junction (MTJ) is the muscle-tendon interface and constitutes an integrated mechanical unit to force transmission. Joint immobilization promotes muscle atrophy via disuse, while physical exercise can be used as an adaptative stimulus. In this study, we aimed to investigate the components of the MTJ and their adaptations and the associated elements triggered with aquatic training after joint immobilization. Forty-four male Wistar rats were divided into sedentary (SD), aquatic training (AT), immobilization (IM), and immobilization/aquatic training (IMAT) groups. The samples were processed to measure fiber area, nuclear fractal dimension, MTJ nuclear density, identification of telocytes, sarcomeres, and MTJ perimeter length. In the AT group, the maintenance of ultrastructure and elements in the MTJ region were observed; the IM group presented muscle atrophy effects with reduced MTJ perimeter; the IMAT group demonstrated that aquatic training after joint immobilization promotes benefits in the muscle fiber area and fractal dimension, in the MTJ region shows longer sarcomeres and MTJ perimeter. We identified the presence of telocytes in the MTJ region in all experimental groups. We concluded that aquatic training is an effective rehabilitation method after joint immobilization due to reduced muscle atrophy and regeneration effects on MTJ in rats.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lara Caetano Rocha
- Laboratory of Morphology and Physical Activity (LAMAF), Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rio Claro 13506-900, SP, Brazil; (L.C.R.); (G.K.B.); (J.P.N.); (C.d.S.J.)
| | - Gabriela Klein Barbosa
- Laboratory of Morphology and Physical Activity (LAMAF), Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rio Claro 13506-900, SP, Brazil; (L.C.R.); (G.K.B.); (J.P.N.); (C.d.S.J.)
| | - Jurandyr Pimentel Neto
- Laboratory of Morphology and Physical Activity (LAMAF), Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rio Claro 13506-900, SP, Brazil; (L.C.R.); (G.K.B.); (J.P.N.); (C.d.S.J.)
| | - Carolina dos Santos Jacob
- Laboratory of Morphology and Physical Activity (LAMAF), Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rio Claro 13506-900, SP, Brazil; (L.C.R.); (G.K.B.); (J.P.N.); (C.d.S.J.)
| | - Andreas B. Knudsen
- Department of Sports Traumatology M51, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, IOC Copenhagen Research Center, 1050 Copenhagen, Denmark;
| | - Ii-Sei Watanabe
- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Biomedical Science III, University of São Paulo-USP, São Paulo 05508-000, SP, Brazil;
| | - Adriano Polican Ciena
- Laboratory of Morphology and Physical Activity (LAMAF), Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rio Claro 13506-900, SP, Brazil; (L.C.R.); (G.K.B.); (J.P.N.); (C.d.S.J.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-193-526-4346
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Yaseen W, Kraft-Sheleg O, Zaffryar-Eilot S, Melamed S, Sun C, Millay DP, Hasson P. Fibroblast fusion to the muscle fiber regulates myotendinous junction formation. Nat Commun 2021; 12:3852. [PMID: 34158500 PMCID: PMC8219707 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-24159-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Vertebrate muscles and tendons are derived from distinct embryonic origins yet they must interact in order to facilitate muscle contraction and body movements. How robust muscle tendon junctions (MTJs) form to be able to withstand contraction forces is still not understood. Using techniques at a single cell resolution we reexamine the classical view of distinct identities for the tissues composing the musculoskeletal system. We identify fibroblasts that have switched on a myogenic program and demonstrate these dual identity cells fuse into the developing muscle fibers along the MTJs facilitating the introduction of fibroblast-specific transcripts into the elongating myofibers. We suggest this mechanism resulting in a hybrid muscle fiber, primarily along the fiber tips, enables a smooth transition from muscle fiber characteristics towards tendon features essential for forming robust MTJs. We propose that dual characteristics of junctional cells could be a common mechanism for generating stable interactions between tissues throughout the musculoskeletal system.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wesal Yaseen
- Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology, The Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and Research Institute, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
| | - Ortal Kraft-Sheleg
- Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology, The Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and Research Institute, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
| | - Shelly Zaffryar-Eilot
- Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology, The Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and Research Institute, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
| | - Shay Melamed
- Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology, The Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and Research Institute, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
| | - Chengyi Sun
- Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
| | - Douglas P Millay
- Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
| | - Peleg Hasson
- Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology, The Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and Research Institute, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Li M, Jia J, Li S, Cui B, Huang J, Guo Z, Ma K, Wang L, Cui C. Exosomes derived from tendon stem cells promote cell proliferation and migration through the TGF β signal pathway. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2021; 536:88-94. [PMID: 33370718 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.12.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Tendon stem cells (TSCs) are a kind of progenitor cells found in tendon niches, which play a key role in the repair of tendon injuries. Exosomes that mediate cell communication are involved in physiological processes and various diseases, while the effect of exosomes derived from TSCs (TSC-exo) on TSCs is still unclear. The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of TSC-exo on TSCs. Analyzing the characteristics of TSC-exo, we found that the TSC-exo were enriched in a large amount of transforming growth factor β (TGF β) by western blotting. We also found that the TGF β carried by TSC-exo can effectively accelerate the proliferation and migration of TSCs. We further found that TGF β carried by TSC-exo can activate the TGF β-Smad2/3 and the ERK1/2 signaling pathway in TSCs. Furthermore, matrix metalloenzyme 2 (MMP2), a downstream molecule of Smad2, is regulated by TGF β carried by TSC-exo. Collectively, our findings provide molecular insights into TSC-exo and indicate that TSC-exo are a potential strategy for treating tendon injuries.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mingda Li
- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China
| | - Jie Jia
- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China
| | - Shanshan Li
- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China
| | - Baocheng Cui
- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China
| | - Jiao Huang
- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China
| | - Zhaoming Guo
- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China
| | - Kun Ma
- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China
| | - Li Wang
- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China.
| | - Changhao Cui
- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China.
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Colombini A, Perucca Orfei C, Vincenzi F, De Luca P, Ragni E, Viganò M, Setti S, Varani K, de Girolamo L. A2A adenosine receptors are involved in the reparative response of tendon cells to pulsed electromagnetic fields. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0239807. [PMID: 32998161 PMCID: PMC7527253 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Tendinopathy is a degenerative disease in which inflammatory mediators have been found to be sometimes present. The interaction between inflammation and matrix remodeling in human tendon cells (TCs) is supported by the secretion of cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-33. In this context, it has been demonstrated that pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) were able to reduce inflammation and promote tendon marker synthesis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anabolic and anti-inflammatory PEMF-mediated response on TCs in an in vitro model of inflammation. Moreover, since PEMFs enhance the anti-inflammatory efficacy of adenosine through the adenosine receptors (ARs), the study also focused on the role of A2AARs. Human TCs were exposed to PEMFs for 48 hours. After stimulation, A2AAR saturation binding experiments were performed. Along with 48 hours PEMF stimulation, TCs were treated with IL-1β and A2AAR agonist CGS-21680. IL-1Ra, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-33, VEGF, TGF-β1, PGE2 release and SCX, COL1A1, COL3A1, ADORA2A expression were quantified. PEMFs exerted A2AAR modulation on TCs and promoted COL3A1 upregulation and IL-33 secretion. In presence of IL-1β, TCs showed an upregulation of ADORA2A, SCX and COL3A1 expression and an increase of IL-6, IL-8, PGE2 and VEGF secretion. After PEMF and IL-1β exposure, IL-33 was upregulated, whereas IL-6, PGE2 and ADORA2A were downregulated. These findings demonstrated that A2AARs have a role in the promotion of the TC anabolic/reparative response to PEMFs and to IL-1β.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alessandra Colombini
- Orthopaedic Biotechnology Lab, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
- * E-mail:
| | | | - Fabrizio Vincenzi
- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
| | - Paola De Luca
- Orthopaedic Biotechnology Lab, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
| | - Enrico Ragni
- Orthopaedic Biotechnology Lab, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
| | - Marco Viganò
- Orthopaedic Biotechnology Lab, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
| | | | - Katia Varani
- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
| | - Laura de Girolamo
- Orthopaedic Biotechnology Lab, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Citeroni MR, Ciardulli MC, Russo V, Della Porta G, Mauro A, El Khatib M, Di Mattia M, Galesso D, Barbera C, Forsyth NR, Maffulli N, Barboni B. In Vitro Innovation of Tendon Tissue Engineering Strategies. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E6726. [PMID: 32937830 PMCID: PMC7555358 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21186726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Tendinopathy is the term used to refer to tendon disorders. Spontaneous adult tendon healing results in scar tissue formation and fibrosis with suboptimal biomechanical properties, often resulting in poor and painful mobility. The biomechanical properties of the tissue are negatively affected. Adult tendons have a limited natural healing capacity, and often respond poorly to current treatments that frequently are focused on exercise, drug delivery, and surgical procedures. Therefore, it is of great importance to identify key molecular and cellular processes involved in the progression of tendinopathies to develop effective therapeutic strategies and drive the tissue toward regeneration. To treat tendon diseases and support tendon regeneration, cell-based therapy as well as tissue engineering approaches are considered options, though none can yet be considered conclusive in their reproduction of a safe and successful long-term solution for full microarchitecture and biomechanical tissue recovery. In vitro differentiation techniques are not yet fully validated. This review aims to compare different available tendon in vitro differentiation strategies to clarify the state of art regarding the differentiation process.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maria Rita Citeroni
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (A.M.); (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (B.B.)
| | - Maria Camilla Ciardulli
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Baronissi (SA), Italy; (M.C.C.); (G.D.P.); (N.M.)
| | - Valentina Russo
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (A.M.); (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (B.B.)
| | - Giovanna Della Porta
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Baronissi (SA), Italy; (M.C.C.); (G.D.P.); (N.M.)
- Interdepartment Centre BIONAM, Università di Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo I, 84084 Fisciano (SA), Italy
| | - Annunziata Mauro
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (A.M.); (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (B.B.)
| | - Mohammad El Khatib
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (A.M.); (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (B.B.)
| | - Miriam Di Mattia
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (A.M.); (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (B.B.)
| | - Devis Galesso
- Fidia Farmaceutici S.p.A., via Ponte della Fabbrica 3/A, 35031 Abano Terme (PD), Italy; (D.G.); (C.B.)
| | - Carlo Barbera
- Fidia Farmaceutici S.p.A., via Ponte della Fabbrica 3/A, 35031 Abano Terme (PD), Italy; (D.G.); (C.B.)
| | - Nicholas R. Forsyth
- Guy Hilton Research Centre, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Thornburrow Drive, Stoke on Trent ST4 7QB, UK;
| | - Nicola Maffulli
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Baronissi (SA), Italy; (M.C.C.); (G.D.P.); (N.M.)
- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Via San Leonardo 1, 84131 Salerno, Italy
- Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, Queen Mary University of London, 275 Bancroft Road, London E1 4DG, UK
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University School of Medicine, Thornburrow Drive, Stoke on Trent ST5 5BG, UK
| | - Barbara Barboni
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (A.M.); (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (B.B.)
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Javanshir S, Younesi Soltani F, Dowlati G, Parham A, Naderi-Meshkin H. Induction of tenogenic differentiation of equine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells by platelet-derived growth factor-BB and growth differentiation factor-6. Mol Biol Rep 2020; 47:6855-6862. [PMID: 32875433 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-05742-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Revised: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Managing tendon healing process is complicated mainly due to the limited regeneration capacity of tendon tissue. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have potential applications in regenerative medicine and have been considered for tendon repair and regeneration. This study aimed to evaluate the capacity of equine adipose tissue-derived cells (eASCs) to differentiate into tenocytes in response to platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB) and growth differentiation factor-6 (GDF-6) in vitro. Frozen characterized eASCS of 3 mares were thawed and the cells were expanded in basic culture medium (DMEM supplemented with 10% FBS). The cells at passage 5 were treated for 14 days in different conditions including: (1) control group in basic culture medium (CM), (2) induction medium as IM (CM containing L-prolin, and ascorbic acid (AA)) supplemented with PDGF-BB (20 ng/ml), (3) IM supplemented with GDF-6 (20 ng/ml), and (4) IM supplemented with PDGF-BB and GDF-6. At the end of culture period (14th day), tenogenic differentiation was evaluated. Sirius Red staining was used to assess collagen production, and H&E was used for assessing cell morphology. mRNA levels of collagen type 1 (colI), scleraxis (SCX), and Mohawk (MKX), as tenogenic markers, were analyzed using real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). H&E staining showed a stretching and spindle shape (tenocyte-like) cells in all treated groups compared to unchanged from of cells in control groups. Also, Sirius red staining data showed a significant increase in collagen production in all treated groups compared with the control group. MKX expression was significantly increased in PDGF-BB and mixed groups and COLI expression was significantly increased only in PDGF-BB group. In conclusion, our results showed that PDGF-BB and GDF-6 combination could induce tenogenic differentiation in eASCs. These in vitro findings could be useful for cell therapy in equine regenerative medicine.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shabnam Javanshir
- Division of Physiology, Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Fatemeh Younesi Soltani
- Division of Physiology, Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Gholamreza Dowlati
- Division of Physiology, Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Abbas Parham
- Division of Physiology, Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
- Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Research Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Azadi Square, Mashhad, 9177948974, Iran.
| | - Hojjat Naderi-Meshkin
- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Bologna E, Di Paola M, Dayal K, Deseri L, Zingales M. Fractional-order nonlinear hereditariness of tendons and ligaments of the human knee. Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng Sci 2020; 378:20190294. [PMID: 32389091 DOI: 10.1098/rsta.2019.0294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
In this paper the authors introduce a nonlinear model of fractional-order hereditariness used to capture experimental data obtained on human tendons of the knee. Creep and relaxation data on fibrous tissues have been obtained and fitted with logarithmic relations that correspond to power-laws with nonlinear dependence of the coefficients. The use of a proper nonlinear transform allows one to use Boltzmann superposition in the transformed variables yielding a fractional-order model for the nonlinear material hereditariness. The fundamental relations among the nonlinear creep and relaxation functions have been established, and the results from the equivalence relations have been contrasted with measures obtained from the experimental data. Numerical experiments introducing polynomial and harmonic stress and strain histories have been reported to assess the provided equivalence relations. This article is part of the theme issue 'Advanced materials modelling via fractional calculus: challenges and perspectives'.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- E Bologna
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Viale delle Scienze ed.8, 90128 Palermo, Italy
- Bio/NanoMechanics for Medical Sciences Laboratory, Viale delle Scienze ed.8, 90128 Palermo, Italy
| | - M Di Paola
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Viale delle Scienze ed.8, 90128 Palermo, Italy
| | - K Dayal
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Center for Nonlinear Analysis, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
| | - L Deseri
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Benedum Hall, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Dipartimento Civile, ambientale e meccanica, Università degli Studi di Trento, Via Mesiano, 77 - 38123 Trento, Italy
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Civil & Env. Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890, USA
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, Department of Nanomedicine, 6565 Fannin St., MS B-490, Houston, TX 77030, USA
| | - M Zingales
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Viale delle Scienze ed.8, 90128 Palermo, Italy
- Bio/NanoMechanics for Medical Sciences Laboratory, Viale delle Scienze ed.8, 90128 Palermo, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
El Khatib M, Mauro A, Di Mattia M, Wyrwa R, Schweder M, Ancora M, Lazzaro F, Berardinelli P, Valbonetti L, Di Giacinto O, Polci A, Cammà C, Schnabelrauch M, Barboni B, Russo V. Electrospun PLGA Fiber Diameter and Alignment of Tendon Biomimetic Fleece Potentiate Tenogenic Differentiation and Immunomodulatory Function of Amniotic Epithelial Stem Cells. Cells 2020; 9:cells9051207. [PMID: 32413998 PMCID: PMC7290802 DOI: 10.3390/cells9051207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Injured tendons are challenging in their regeneration; thus, tissue engineering represents a promising solution. This research tests the hypothesis that the response of amniotic epithelial stem cells (AECs) can be modulated by fiber diameter size of tendon biomimetic fleeces. Particularly, the effect of electrospun poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) fleeces with highly aligned microfibers possessing two different diameter sizes (1.27 and 2.5 µm: ha1- and ha2-PLGA, respectively) was tested on the ability of AECs to differentiate towards the tenogenic lineage by analyzing tendon related markers (Collagen type I: COL1 protein and mRNA Scleraxis: SCX, Tenomodulin: TNMD and COL1 gene expressions) and to modulate their immunomodulatory properties by investigating the pro- (IL-6 and IL-12) and anti- (IL-4 and IL-10) inflammatory cytokines. It was observed that fiber alignment and not fiber size influenced cell morphology determining the morphological change of AECs from cuboidal to fusiform tenocyte-like shape. Instead, fleece mechanical properties, cell proliferation, tenogenic differentiation, and immunomodulation were regulated by changing the ha-PLGA microfiber diameter size. Specifically, higher DNA quantity and better penetration within the fleece were found on ha2-PLGA, while ha1-PLGA fleeces with small fiber diameter size had better mechanical features and were more effective on AECs trans-differentiation towards the tenogenic lineage by significantly translating more efficiently SCX into the downstream effector TNMD. Moreover, the fiber diameter of 1.27 µm induced higher expression of pro-regenerative, anti-inflammatory interleukins mRNA expression (IL-4 and IL-10) with favorable IL-12/IL-10 ratio with respect to the fiber diameter of 2.5 µm. The obtained results demonstrate that fiber diameter is a key factor to be considered when designing tendon biomimetic fleece for tissue repair and provide new insights into the importance of controlling matrix parameters in enhancing cell differentiation and immunomodulation either for the cells functionalized within or for the transplanted host tissue.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad El Khatib
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (P.B.); (L.V.); (O.D.G.); (B.B.); (V.R.)
| | - Annunziata Mauro
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (P.B.); (L.V.); (O.D.G.); (B.B.); (V.R.)
- Correspondence:
| | - Miriam Di Mattia
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (P.B.); (L.V.); (O.D.G.); (B.B.); (V.R.)
| | - Ralf Wyrwa
- Department of Biomaterials, INNOVENT e. V., 07745 Jena, Germany; (R.W.); (M.S.)
| | - Martina Schweder
- Department of Surface Engineering, INNOVENT e. V., 07745 Jena, Germany;
| | - Massimo Ancora
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Genomic, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “Giuseppe Caporale, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (M.A.); (C.C.)
| | - Francesco Lazzaro
- Research & Development Department, Assut Europe S.p.A., Magliano dei Marsi, 67062 L’Aquila, Italy;
| | - Paolo Berardinelli
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (P.B.); (L.V.); (O.D.G.); (B.B.); (V.R.)
| | - Luca Valbonetti
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (P.B.); (L.V.); (O.D.G.); (B.B.); (V.R.)
| | - Oriana Di Giacinto
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (P.B.); (L.V.); (O.D.G.); (B.B.); (V.R.)
| | - Andrea Polci
- Laboratory of Diagnosis and surveillance of foreign diseases, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “Giuseppe Caporale, 64100 Teramo, Italy;
| | - Cesare Cammà
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Genomic, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “Giuseppe Caporale, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (M.A.); (C.C.)
| | | | - Barbara Barboni
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (P.B.); (L.V.); (O.D.G.); (B.B.); (V.R.)
| | - Valentina Russo
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (M.E.K.); (M.D.M.); (P.B.); (L.V.); (O.D.G.); (B.B.); (V.R.)
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Tohidnezhad M, Zander J, Slowik A, Kubo Y, Dursun G, Willenberg W, Zendedel A, Kweider N, Stoffel M, Pufe T. Impact of Uniaxial Stretching on Both Gliding and Traction Areas of Tendon Explants in a Novel Bioreactor. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21082925. [PMID: 32331279 PMCID: PMC7215532 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21082925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
The effects of mechanical stress on cells and their extracellular matrix, especially in gliding sections of tendon, are still poorly understood. This study sought to compare the effects of uniaxial stretching on both gliding and traction areas in the same tendon. Flexor digitorum longus muscle tendons explanted from rats were subjected to stretching in a bioreactor for 6, 24, or 48 h, respectively, at 1 Hz and an amplitude of 2.5%. After stimulation, marker expression was quantified by histological and immunohistochemical staining in both gliding and traction areas. We observed a heightened intensity of scleraxis after 6 and 24 h of stimulation in both tendon types, though it had declined again 48 h after stimulation. We observed induced matrix metalloproteinase-1 and -13 protein expression in both tendon types. The bioreactor produced an increase in the mechanical structural strength of the tendon during the first half of the loading time and a decrease during the latter half. Uniaxial stretching of flexor tendon in our set-up can serve as an overloading model. A combination of mechanical and histological data allows us to improve the conditions for cultivating tendon tissues.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mersedeh Tohidnezhad
- Anatomy and Cell Biology, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen University, Wendlingweg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.Z.); (Y.K.); (N.K.); (T.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-241-80-89550; Fax: +49-241-80-82431
| | - Johanna Zander
- Anatomy and Cell Biology, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen University, Wendlingweg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.Z.); (Y.K.); (N.K.); (T.P.)
| | - Alexander Slowik
- Institute of Neuroanatomy, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen University, Wendlingweg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (A.S.); (A.Z.)
| | - Yusuke Kubo
- Anatomy and Cell Biology, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen University, Wendlingweg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.Z.); (Y.K.); (N.K.); (T.P.)
| | - Gözde Dursun
- Institute of General Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University, Templergraben 64, 52056 Aachen, Germany; (G.D.); (W.W.); (M.S.)
| | - Wolfgang Willenberg
- Institute of General Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University, Templergraben 64, 52056 Aachen, Germany; (G.D.); (W.W.); (M.S.)
| | - Adib Zendedel
- Institute of Neuroanatomy, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen University, Wendlingweg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (A.S.); (A.Z.)
| | - Nisreen Kweider
- Anatomy and Cell Biology, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen University, Wendlingweg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.Z.); (Y.K.); (N.K.); (T.P.)
| | - Marcus Stoffel
- Institute of General Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University, Templergraben 64, 52056 Aachen, Germany; (G.D.); (W.W.); (M.S.)
| | - Thomas Pufe
- Anatomy and Cell Biology, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen University, Wendlingweg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.Z.); (Y.K.); (N.K.); (T.P.)
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Kim SJ, Oh HW, Chang JW, Kim SJ. Recovery of Tendon Characteristics by Inhibition of Aberrant Differentiation of Tendon-Derived Stem Cells from Degenerative Tendinopathy. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21082687. [PMID: 32294907 PMCID: PMC7215446 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21082687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The inhibition of the aberrant differentiation of tendon-derived stem cells (TDSCs) is a major target for the regeneration of damaged tendon tissues, as tendinopathy can be caused by the aberrant differentiation of TDSCs. We investigated whether the possible aberrant differentiation of TDSCs can be prevented by using adequate inhibitors. TDSCs extracted from chemically induced tendinopathy and injury-with-overuse tendinopathy models were cultured with 18α-glycyrrhetinic acid (AGA) and T0070907 to block osteogenic differentiation and adipogenic differentiation, respectively. The optimal dose of AGA decreased the osteogenic-specific marker Runx2 (Runt-related transcription factor 2), and T0070907 blocked the adipogenic-specific marker peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) in mRNA levels. We also found that AGA induced tenogenic differentiation in mRNA levels. However, T0070907 did not affect the tenogenic differentiation and regenerative capacity of TDSCs. We expect that optimal doses of AGA and T0070907 can prevent tendinopathy by inhibiting osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation, respectively. In addition, AGA and T0070907 may play important roles in the treatment of tendinopathy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sun Jeong Kim
- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 06351, Korea;
- R&D Center, ENCell Co. Ltd., Seoul 06072, Korea
| | - Hae Won Oh
- Division of Health Policy and Administration, School of Public Health, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60612, USA;
| | - Jong Wook Chang
- R&D Center, ENCell Co. Ltd., Seoul 06072, Korea
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul 06351, Korea
- Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul 06351, Korea
- Correspondence: (J.W.C.); (S.J.K.); Tel.: +82-2-3410-6048 (J.W.C.); +82-2-576-0100 (S.J.K.)
| | - Sang Jun Kim
- Seoul Jun Research Center, Seoul Jun Rehabilitation Clinic, Seoul 06737, Korea
- Correspondence: (J.W.C.); (S.J.K.); Tel.: +82-2-3410-6048 (J.W.C.); +82-2-576-0100 (S.J.K.)
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Gaut L, Bonnin MA, Blavet C, Cacciapuoti I, Orpel M, Mericskay M, Duprez D. Mechanical and molecular parameters that influence the tendon differentiation potential of C3H10T1/2 cells in 2D- and 3D-culture systems. Biol Open 2020; 9:bio047928. [PMID: 31941700 PMCID: PMC6994949 DOI: 10.1242/bio.047928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
One of the main challenges relating to tendons is to understand the regulators of the tendon differentiation program. The optimum culture conditions that favor tendon cell differentiation have not been identified. Mesenchymal stem cells present the ability to differentiate into multiple lineages in cultures under different cues ranging from chemical treatment to physical constraints. We analyzed the tendon differentiation potential of C3H10T1/2 cells, a murine cell line of mesenchymal stem cells, upon different 2D- and 3D-culture conditions. We observed that C3H10T1/2 cells cultured in 2D conditions on silicone substrate were more prone to tendon differentiation, assessed with the expression of the tendon markers Scx, Col1a1 and Tnmd as compared to cells cultured on plastic substrate. The 3D-fibrin environment was more favorable for Scx and Col1a1 expression compared to 2D cultures. We also identified TGFβ2 as a negative regulator of Tnmd expression in C3H10T1/2 cells in 2D and 3D cultures. Altogether, our results provide us with a better understanding of the culture conditions that promote tendon gene expression and identify mechanical and molecular parameters upon which we could act to define the optimum culture conditions that favor tenogenic differentiation in mesenchymal stem cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ludovic Gaut
- Sorbonne Université, Institut Biologie Paris Seine, CNRS, IBPS-UMR7622, Laboratoire de Biologie du Développement, Inserm U1156, F75005 Paris, France
| | - Marie-Ange Bonnin
- Sorbonne Université, Institut Biologie Paris Seine, CNRS, IBPS-UMR7622, Laboratoire de Biologie du Développement, Inserm U1156, F75005 Paris, France
| | - Cédrine Blavet
- Sorbonne Université, Institut Biologie Paris Seine, CNRS, IBPS-UMR7622, Laboratoire de Biologie du Développement, Inserm U1156, F75005 Paris, France
| | | | - Monika Orpel
- Sorbonne Université, Institut Biologie Paris Seine, CNRS, IBPS-UMR7622, Laboratoire de Biologie du Développement, Inserm U1156, F75005 Paris, France
| | - Mathias Mericskay
- Inserm UMR-S 1180, Faculté de Pharmacie, Univ. Paris-SUD, Université Paris-Saclay, F-92296 Châtenay-Malabry, France
| | - Delphine Duprez
- Sorbonne Université, Institut Biologie Paris Seine, CNRS, IBPS-UMR7622, Laboratoire de Biologie du Développement, Inserm U1156, F75005 Paris, France
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Russo V, El Khatib M, di Marcantonio L, Ancora M, Wyrwa R, Mauro A, Walter T, Weisser J, Citeroni MR, Lazzaro F, Di Federico M, Berardinelli P, Cammà C, Schnabelrauch M, Barboni B. Tendon Biomimetic Electrospun PLGA Fleeces Induce an Early Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Tenogenic Differentiation on Amniotic Epithelial Stem Cells. Cells 2020; 9:E303. [PMID: 32012741 PMCID: PMC7072418 DOI: 10.3390/cells9020303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Revised: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Background. The design of tendon biomimetic electrospun fleece with Amniotic Epithelial Stem Cells (AECs) that have shown a high tenogenic attitude may represent an alternative strategy to overcome the unsatisfactory results of conventional treatments in tendon regeneration. Methods. In this study, we evaluated AEC-engineered electrospun poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) fleeces with highly aligned fibers (ha-PLGA) that mimic tendon extracellular matrix, their biocompatibility, and differentiation towards the tenogenic lineage. PLGA fleeces with randomly distributed fibers (rd-PLGA) were generated as control. Results. Optimal cell infiltration and biocompatibility with both PLGA fleeces were shown. However, only ha-PLGA fleeces committed AECs towards an Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) after 48 h culture, inducing their cellular elongation along the fibers' axis and the upregulation of mesenchymal markers. AECs further differentiated towards tenogenic lineage as confirmed by the up-regulation of tendon-related genes and Collagen Type 1 (COL1) protein expression that, after 28 days culture, appeared extracellularly distributed along the direction of ha-PLGA fibers. Moreover, long-term co-cultures of AEC-ha-PLGA bio-hybrids with fetal tendon explants significantly accelerated of half time AEC tenogenic differentiation compared to ha-PLGA fleeces cultured only with AECs. Conclusions. The fabricated tendon biomimetic ha-PLGA fleeces induce AEC tenogenesis through an early EMT, providing a potential tendon substitute for tendon engineering research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Valentina Russo
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (A.M.); (M.R.C.); (M.D.F.); (P.B.); (B.B.)
| | - Mohammad El Khatib
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (A.M.); (M.R.C.); (M.D.F.); (P.B.); (B.B.)
| | - Lisa di Marcantonio
- Laboratory of Bacteriology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “Giuseppe Caporale”, 64100 Teramo, Italy;
| | - Massimo Ancora
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Genomic, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “Giuseppe Caporale, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (M.A.); (C.C.)
| | - Ralf Wyrwa
- Department of Biomaterials, INNOVENT e. V, J-07749 Jena, Germany; (R.W.); (T.W.); (J.W.); (M.S.)
| | - Annunziata Mauro
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (A.M.); (M.R.C.); (M.D.F.); (P.B.); (B.B.)
| | - Torsten Walter
- Department of Biomaterials, INNOVENT e. V, J-07749 Jena, Germany; (R.W.); (T.W.); (J.W.); (M.S.)
| | - Jürgen Weisser
- Department of Biomaterials, INNOVENT e. V, J-07749 Jena, Germany; (R.W.); (T.W.); (J.W.); (M.S.)
| | - Maria Rita Citeroni
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (A.M.); (M.R.C.); (M.D.F.); (P.B.); (B.B.)
| | - Francesco Lazzaro
- Research & Development Department, Assut Europe S.p.A., Magliano dei Marsi, 67062 L’Aquila, Italy;
| | - Marta Di Federico
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (A.M.); (M.R.C.); (M.D.F.); (P.B.); (B.B.)
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Genomic, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “Giuseppe Caporale, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (M.A.); (C.C.)
| | - Paolo Berardinelli
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (A.M.); (M.R.C.); (M.D.F.); (P.B.); (B.B.)
| | - Cesare Cammà
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Genomic, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “Giuseppe Caporale, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (M.A.); (C.C.)
| | - Matthias Schnabelrauch
- Department of Biomaterials, INNOVENT e. V, J-07749 Jena, Germany; (R.W.); (T.W.); (J.W.); (M.S.)
| | - Barbara Barboni
- Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (A.M.); (M.R.C.); (M.D.F.); (P.B.); (B.B.)
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Wu S, Zhou R, Zhou F, Streubel PN, Chen S, Duan B. Electrospun thymosin Beta-4 loaded PLGA/PLA nanofiber/ microfiber hybrid yarns for tendon tissue engineering application. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl 2020; 106:110268. [PMID: 31753373 PMCID: PMC7061461 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Microfiber yarns (MY) have been widely employed to construct tendon tissue grafts. However, suboptimal ultrastructure and inappropriate environments for cell interactions limit their clinical application. Herein, we designed a modified electrospinning device to coat poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) PLGA nanofibers onto polylactic acid (PLA) MY to generate PLGA/PLA hybrid yarns (HY), which had a well-aligned nanofibrous structure, resembling the ultrastructure of native tendon tissues and showed enhanced failure load compared to PLA MY. PLGA/PLA HY significantly improved the growth, proliferation, and tendon-specific gene expressions of human adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells (HADMSC) compared to PLA MY. Moreover, thymosin beta-4 (Tβ4) loaded PLGA/PLA HY presented a sustained drug release manner for 28 days and showed an additive effect on promoting HADMSC migration, proliferation, and tenogenic differentiation. Collectively, the combination of Tβ4 with the nano-topography of PLGA/PLA HY might be an efficient strategy to promote tenogenesis of adult stem cells for tendon tissue engineering.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shaohua Wu
- Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA; College of Textiles & Clothing, Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biomass Fibers, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
| | - Rong Zhou
- College of Textiles & Clothing, Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biomass Fibers, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China; Industrial Research Institute of Nonwoven & Technical Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
| | - Fang Zhou
- College of Textiles & Clothing, Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biomass Fibers, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
| | - Philipp N Streubel
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
| | - Shaojuan Chen
- College of Textiles & Clothing, Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biomass Fibers, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
| | - Bin Duan
- Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA; Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA; Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Echave MC, Domingues RMA, Gómez-Florit M, Pedraz JL, Reis RL, Orive G, Gomes ME. Biphasic Hydrogels Integrating Mineralized and Anisotropic Features for Interfacial Tissue Engineering. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2019; 11:47771-47784. [PMID: 31789494 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b17826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The innate graded structural and compositional profile of musculoskeletal tissue interfaces is disrupted and replaced by fibrotic tissue in the context of disease and degeneration. Tissue engineering strategies focused on the restoration of the transitional complexity found in those junctions present special relevance for regenerative medicine. Herein, we developed a gelatin-based multiphasic hydrogel system, where sections with distinct composition and microstructure were integrated in a single unit. In each phase, hydroxyapatite particles or cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) were incorporated into an enzymatically cross-linked gelatin network to mimic bone or tendon tissue, respectively. Stiffer hydrogels were produced with the incorporation of mineralized particles, and magnetic alignment of CNC resulted in anisotropic structure formation. The evaluation of the biological commitment with human adipose-derived stem cells toward the tendon-to-bone interface revealed an aligned cell growth and higher synthesis and deposition of tenascin in the anisotropic phase, while the activity of the secreted alkaline phosphatase and the expression of osteopontin were induced in the mineralized phase. These results highlight the potential versatility offered by gelatin-transglutaminase enzyme tandem for the development of strategies that mimic the graded, composite, and complex intersections of the connective tissues.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mari Carmen Echave
- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy , University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Paseo de la Universidad 7 , Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006 , Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN) , Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006 , Spain
| | - Rui M A Domingues
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , University of Minho , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
| | - Manuel Gómez-Florit
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , University of Minho , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
| | - José Luis Pedraz
- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy , University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Paseo de la Universidad 7 , Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006 , Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN) , Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006 , Spain
| | - Rui L Reis
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , University of Minho , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
| | - Gorka Orive
- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy , University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Paseo de la Universidad 7 , Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006 , Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN) , Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006 , Spain
- University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology-UIRMI (UPV/EHU-Fundación Eduardo Anitua) , Vitoria 01006 , Spain
| | - Manuela E Gomes
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , University of Minho , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Tarafder S, Brito JA, Minhas S, Effiong L, Thomopoulos S, Lee CH. In situ tissue engineering of the tendon-to-bone interface by endogenous stem/progenitor cells. Biofabrication 2019; 12:015008. [PMID: 31561236 PMCID: PMC6904927 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ab48ca] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
The long-term success of surgical repair of rotator cuff tears is largely dependent on restoration of a functional tendon-to-bone interface. We implemented micro-precise spatiotemporal delivery of growth factors in three-dimensional printed scaffolds for integrative regeneration of a fibrocartilaginous tendon-to-bone interface. Sustained and spatially controlled release of tenogenic, chondrogenic and osteogenic growth factors was achieved using microsphere-based delivery carriers embedded in thin membrane-like scaffolds. In vitro, the scaffolds embedded with spatiotemporal delivery of growth factors successfully guided regional differentiation of mesenchymal progenitor cells, forming multiphase tissues with tendon-like, cartilage-like and bone-like regions. In vivo, when implanted at the interface between the supraspinatus tendon and the humeral head in a rat rotator cuff repair model, these scaffolds promoted recruitment of endogenous tendon progenitor cells followed by integrative healing of tendon and bone via re-formation of strong fibrocartilaginous interfaces. Our findings demonstrate the potential of in situ tissue engineering of tendon-to-bone interfaces by endogenous progenitor cells. The in situ tissue engineering approach shows translational potential for improving outcomes after rotator cuff repair.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Solaiman Tarafder
- Regenerative Engineering Laboratory, Columbia University Medical Center, 630 W. 168th Street, VC12-230, NY 10032, New York
| | - John A Brito
- Regenerative Engineering Laboratory, Columbia University Medical Center, 630 W. 168th Street, VC12-230, NY 10032, New York
| | - Sumeet Minhas
- Regenerative Engineering Laboratory, Columbia University Medical Center, 630 W. 168th Street, VC12-230, NY 10032, New York
| | - Linda Effiong
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, 650 W. 168th Street, BB14-1408, NY 10032, New York
| | - Stavros Thomopoulos
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, 650 W. 168th Street, BB14-1408, NY 10032, New York
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, 351 Engineering Terrace, NY 10027, New York
| | - Chang H Lee
- Regenerative Engineering Laboratory, Columbia University Medical Center, 630 W. 168th Street, VC12-230, NY 10032, New York
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Tomás AR, Gonçalves AI, Paz E, Freitas P, Domingues RMA, Gomes ME. Magneto-mechanical actuation of magnetic responsive fibrous scaffolds boosts tenogenesis of human adipose stem cells. Nanoscale 2019; 11:18255-18271. [PMID: 31566629 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr04355a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
Abstract
Tendons are highly specialized load-bearing tissues with very limited healing capacity. Given their mechanosensitive nature, the combination of tendon mimetic scaffolds with remote mechanical actuation could synergistically contribute to the fabrication of improved tissue engineered alternatives for the functional regeneration of tendons. Here, hybrids of cellulose nanocrystals decorated with magnetic nanoparticles were produced to simultaneously reinforce and confer magnetic responsiveness to tendon mimetic hierarchical fibrous scaffolds, resulting in a system that enables remote stimulation of cells in vitro and, potentially, in vivo after construct transplantation. The biological performance and functionality of these scaffolds were evaluated using human adipose stem cells (hASCs) cultured under or in the absence of magnetic actuation. It was demonstrated that magneto-mechanical stimulation of hASCs promotes higher degrees of cell cytoskeleton anisotropic organization and steers the mechanosensitive YAP/TAZ signaling pathway. As feedback, stimulated cells show increased expression of tendon-related markers, as well as a pro-healing profile in genes related to their inflammatory secretome. Overall, these results support the use of the proposed magnetic responsive fibrous scaffolds as remote biointegrated actuators that can synergistically boost hASC tenogenesis through mechanosensing mechanisms and may modulate their pro-healing paracrine signaling, thus collectively contributing to the improvement of the regenerative potential of engineered tendon grafts.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ana R Tomás
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
29
|
Zhao G, Zhang J, Nie D, Zhou Y, Li F, Onishi K, Billiar T, Wang JHC. HMGB1 mediates the development of tendinopathy due to mechanical overloading. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0222369. [PMID: 31560698 PMCID: PMC6764662 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0222369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Mechanical overloading is a major cause of tendinopathy, but the underlying pathogenesis of tendinopathy is unclear. Here we report that high mobility group box1 (HMGB1) is released to the tendon extracellular matrix and initiates an inflammatory cascade in response to mechanical overloading in a mouse model. Moreover, administration of glycyrrhizin (GL), a naturally occurring triterpene and a specific inhibitor of HMGB1, inhibits the tendon’s inflammatory reactions. Also, while prolonged mechanical overloading in the form of long-term intensive treadmill running induces Achilles tendinopathy in mice, administration of GL completely blocks the tendinopathy development. Additionally, mechanical overloading of tendon cells in vitro induces HMGB1 release to the extracellular milieu, thereby eliciting inflammatory and catabolic responses as marked by increased production of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) in tendon cells. Application of GL abolishes the cellular inflammatory/catabolic responses. Collectively, these findings point to HMGB1 as a key molecule that is responsible for the induction of tendinopathy due to mechanical overloading placed on the tendon.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Guangyi Zhao
- MechanoBiology Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| | - Jianying Zhang
- MechanoBiology Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| | - Daibang Nie
- MechanoBiology Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Department of Immunology, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
| | - Yiqin Zhou
- MechanoBiology Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine Department, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Huangpu, Shanghai, China
| | - Feng Li
- MechanoBiology Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| | - Kentaro Onishi
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| | - Timothy Billiar
- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| | - James H-C. Wang
- MechanoBiology Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- * E-mail:
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Munirah Md Noh S, Hamimah Sheikh Abdul Kadir S, Vasudevan S. Important Metabolites in Maintaining Folate Cycle, Homocysteine, and Polyamine Metabolism Associated with Ranibizumab Treatment in Cultured Human Tenon's Fibroblasts. Biomolecules 2019; 9:biom9060243. [PMID: 31234474 PMCID: PMC6627437 DOI: 10.3390/biom9060243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The anti-fibrotic properties of ranibizumab have been well documented. As an antagonist to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), ranibizumab works by binding and neutralizing all active VEGF-A, thus limiting progressive cell growth and proliferation. Ranibizumab application in ocular diseases has shown remarkable desired effects; however, to date, its antifibrotic mechanism is not well understood. In this study, we identified metabolic changes in ranibizumab-treated human Tenon's fibroblasts (HTFs). Cultured HTFs were treated for 48 h with 0.5 mg/mL of ranibizumab and 0.5 mg/mL control IgG antibody which serves as a negative control. Samples from each group were injected into Agilent 6520 Q-TOF liquid chromatography/mass spectrometer (LC/MS) system to establish the metabolite expression in both ranibizumab treated cells and control group. Data obtained was analyzed using Agilent Mass Hunter Qualitative Analysis software to identify the most regulated metabolite following ranibizumab treatment. At p-value < 0.01 with the cut off value of two-fold change, 31 identified metabolites were found to be significantly upregulated in ranibizumab-treated group, with six of the mostly upregulated having insignificant role in fibroblast cell cycle and wound healing regulations. Meanwhile, 121 identified metabolites that were downregulated, and seven of the mostly downregulated are significantly involved in cell cycle and proliferation. Our findings suggest that ranibizumab abrogates the tissue scarring and wound healing process by regulating the expression of metabolites associated with fibrotic activity. In particular, we found that vitamin Bs are important in maintaining normal folate cycle, nucleotide synthesis, and homocysteine and spermidine metabolism. This study provides an insight into ranibizumab's mechanism of action in HTFs from the perspective of metabolomics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Siti Munirah Md Noh
- Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Sungai Buloh, Selangor 47000, Malaysia.
- University of Malaya Centre for Innovation and Commercialization (UMCIC), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.
| | - Siti Hamimah Sheikh Abdul Kadir
- Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Sungai Buloh, Selangor 47000, Malaysia.
- Institute of Medical Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Sungai Buloh, Selangor 47000, Malaysia.
| | - Sushil Vasudevan
- Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Sungai Buloh, Selangor 47000, Malaysia.
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Costa-Almeida R, Calejo I, Gomes ME. Mesenchymal Stem Cells Empowering Tendon Regenerative Therapies. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E3002. [PMID: 31248196 PMCID: PMC6627139 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20123002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Tendon tissues have limited healing capacity. The incidence of tendon injuries and the unsatisfactory functional outcomes of tendon repair are driving the search for alternative therapeutic approaches envisioning tendon regeneration. Cellular therapies aim at delivering adequate, regeneration-competent cell types to the injured tendon and toward ultimately promoting its reconstruction and recovery of functionality. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) either obtained from tendons or from non-tendon sources, like bone marrow (BM-MSCs) or adipose tissue (ASCs), have been receiving increasing attention over the years toward enhancing tendon healing. Evidences from in vitro and in vivo studies suggest MSCs can contribute to accelerate and improve the quality of tendon healing. Nonetheless, the exact mechanisms underlying these repair events are yet to be fully elucidated. This review provides an overview of the main challenges in the field of cell-based regenerative therapies, discussing the role of MSCs in boosting tendon regeneration, particularly through their capacity to enhance the tenogenic properties of tendon resident cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Raquel Costa-Almeida
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
| | - Isabel Calejo
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
| | - Manuela E Gomes
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Almeida H, Domingues RMA, Mithieux SM, Pires RA, Gonçalves AI, Gómez-Florit M, Reis RL, Weiss AS, Gomes ME. Tropoelastin-Coated Tendon Biomimetic Scaffolds Promote Stem Cell Tenogenic Commitment and Deposition of Elastin-Rich Matrix. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2019; 11:19830-19840. [PMID: 31088069 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b04616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Tendon tissue engineering strategies that recreate the biophysical and biochemical native microenvironment have a greater potential to achieve regeneration. Here, we developed tendon biomimetic scaffolds using mechanically competent yarns of poly-ε-caprolactone, chitosan, and cellulose nanocrystals to recreate the inherent tendon hierarchy from a nano-to-macro scale. These were then coated with tropoelastin (TROPO) through polydopamine (PDA) linking, to mimic the native extracellular matrix (ECM) composition and elasticity. Both PDA and TROPO coatings decreased surface stiffness without masking the underlying substrate. We found that human adipose-derived stem cells (hASCs) seeded onto these TROPO biomimetic scaffolds more rapidly acquired their spindle-shape morphology and high aspect ratio characteristic of tenocytes. Immunocytochemistry shows that the PDA and TROPO-coated surfaces boosted differentiation of hASCs toward the tenogenic lineage, with sustained expression of the tendon-related markers scleraxis and tenomodulin up to 21 days of culture. Furthermore, these surfaces enabled the deposition of a tendon-like ECM, supported by the expression of collagens type I and III, tenascin, and decorin. Gene expression analysis revealed a downregulation of osteogenic and fibrosis markers in the presence of TROPO when compared with the control groups, suggesting proper ECM deposition. Remarkably, differentiated cells exposed to TROPO acquired an elastogenic profile due to the evident elastin synthesis and deposition, contributing to the formation of a more mimetic matrix in comparison with the PDA-coated and uncoated conditions. In summary, our biomimetic substrates combining biophysical and biological cues modulate stem cell behavior potentiating their long-term tenogenic commitment and the production of an elastin-rich ECM.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Helena Almeida
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
| | - Rui M A Domingues
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
| | | | - Ricardo A Pires
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
| | - Ana I Gonçalves
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
| | - Manuel Gómez-Florit
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
| | - Rui L Reis
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
| | | | - Manuela E Gomes
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Walia B, Huang AH. Tendon stem progenitor cells: Understanding the biology to inform therapeutic strategies for tendon repair. J Orthop Res 2019; 37:1270-1280. [PMID: 30270569 PMCID: PMC6823601 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Tendon and ligament injuries are a leading cause of healthcare visits with significant impact in terms of economic cost and reduced quality of life. To date, reparative strategies remain largely restricted to conservative treatment or surgical repair. However, these therapies fail to restore native tendon structure and function; thus, the tissue may re-rupture or degenerate with time. To improve tendon healing, one promising strategy may be harnessing the innate potential of resident tendon stem/progenitor cells (TSPCs) to guide tenogenic regeneration. In this review, we outline recent advances in the identification and characterization of putative TSPC populations, and discuss biochemical, biomechanical, and biomaterial methods employed for their culture and differentiation. Finally, we identify limitations in our current understanding of TSPC biology, key challenges for their use, and potential therapeutic strategies to inform cell-based tendon repair. © 2018 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 37:1270-1280, 2019.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bhavita Walia
- Leni & Peter W. May Department of Orthopedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
| | - Alice H. Huang
- Leni & Peter W. May Department of Orthopedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Jo CH, Lim HJ, Yoon KS. Characterization of Tendon-Specific Markers in Various Human Tissues, Tenocytes and Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2019; 16:151-159. [PMID: 30989042 PMCID: PMC6439073 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-019-00182-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2018] [Revised: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Unlike bone, cartilage, or muscle, tendon-specific markers are not well established. The purpose of the study was to investigate expression pattern and level of 6 well-known tendon-specific markers, in various human musculoskeletal tissues, tenocytes, and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Methods Musculoskeletal tissue samples of tendon, bone, cartilage, nerve, muscle, and fat were obtained from patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. Tenocytes, MSCs from bone marrow, adipose tissue, and umbilical cord were isolated from each tissue and cultured. Six tendon-specific markers, scleraxis (Scx), tenomodulin (TNMD), thrombospondin-4 (TSP-4), tenascin-C (TNC), type I collagen (Col I), and type III collagen (Col III) were investigated in tendon tissue, tenocytes, and MSCs. Results mRNA levels of 6 tendon-specific markers were significantly higher in tendon tissue that in other connective tissues levels of Scx, TNMD, TSP-4, and Col III immediately decreased after plating tenocytes in culture dishes whereas those of TNC and Col I did not. In comparison with tendon tissue, mRNA levels pattern of Scx, TNMD, and TSP-4 in tenocytes were significantly higher than that in MSCs, but lower than in tendon tissue whereas expression pattern of TNC, Col I and III showed different pattern with each other. Conclusion This study demonstrated that 6 commonly used tendon-specific markers were mainly expressed in tendon tissue, but that expression level and pattern of the tendon-specific markers with respect to kinds of tissues, culture duration of tenocytes and sources of MSCs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chris Hyunchul Jo
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, 20 Boramae-ro 5-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 07061 Korea
- Department of Translational Medicine, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Daehak-ro 103, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Korea
| | - Hyun-Ju Lim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, 20 Boramae-ro 5-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 07061 Korea
| | - Kang Sup Yoon
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, 20 Boramae-ro 5-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 07061 Korea
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Stanco D, Caprara C, Ciardelli G, Mariotta L, Gola M, Minonzio G, Soldati G. Tenogenic differentiation protocol in xenogenic-free media enhances tendon-related marker expression in ASCs. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0212192. [PMID: 30753235 PMCID: PMC6372228 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0212192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) are multipotent and immune-privileged mesenchymal cells, making them ideal candidates for therapeutic purposes to manage tendon disorders. Providing safe and regulated cell therapy products to patients requires adherence to good manufacturing practices. To this aim we investigated the in vitro tenogenic differentiation potential of ASCs using a chemically defined serum-free medium (SF) or a xenogenic-free human pooled platelet lysate medium (hPL) suitable for cell therapy and both supplemented with CTGF, TGFβ-3, BMP-12 and ascorbic acid (AA) soluble factors. Human ASCs were isolated from 4 healthy donors and they were inducted to differentiate until 14 days in both hPL and SF tenogenic media (hPL-TENO and SF-TENO). Cell viability and immunophenotype profile were analysed to evaluate mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) characteristics in both xenogenic-free media. Moreover, the expression of stemness and tendon-related markers upon cell differentiation by RT-PCR, protein staining and cytofluorimetric analysis were also performed. Our results showed the two xenogenic-free media well support cell viability of ASCs and maintain their MSC nature as demonstrated by their typical immunophenototype profile and by the expression of NANOG, OCT4 and Ki67 genes. Moreover, both hPL-TENO and SF-TENO expressed significant high levels of the tendon-related genes SCX, COL1A1, COL3A1, COMP, MMP3 and MMP13 already at early time points in comparison to the respective controls. Significant up-regulations in scleraxis, collagen and tenomodulin proteins were also demonstrated at in both differentiated SF and hPL ASCs. In conclusion, we demonstrated firstly the feasibility of both serum and xenogenic-free media tested to culture ASCs moving forward the GMP-compliant approaches for clinical scale expansion of human MSCs needed for therapeutical application of stem cells. Moreover, a combination of CTGF, BMP-12, TGFβ3 and AA factors strongly and rapidly induce human ASCs to differentiate into tenocyte-like cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Deborah Stanco
- Swiss Stem Cell Foundation, Gentilino, Switzerland
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy
| | | | - Gianluca Ciardelli
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy
| | | | - Mauro Gola
- Swiss Stem Cell Foundation, Gentilino, Switzerland
| | | | - Gianni Soldati
- Swiss Stem Cell Foundation, Gentilino, Switzerland
- * E-mail:
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Perucca Orfei C, Viganò M, Pearson JR, Colombini A, De Luca P, Ragni E, Santos-Ruiz L, de Girolamo L. In Vitro Induction of Tendon-Specific Markers in Tendon Cells, Adipose- and Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cells is Dependent on TGFβ3, BMP-12 and Ascorbic Acid Stimulation. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20010149. [PMID: 30609804 PMCID: PMC6337430 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20010149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Accepted: 12/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) and tissue-specific progenitors have been proposed as useful tools for regenerative medicine approaches in bone, cartilage and tendon-related pathologies. The differentiation of cells towards the desired, target tissue-specific lineage has demonstrated advantages in the application of cell therapies and tissue engineering. Unlike osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation, there is no consensus on the best tenogenic induction protocol. Many growth factors have been proposed for this purpose, including BMP-12, b-FGF, TGF-β3, CTGF, IGF-1 and ascorbic acid (AA). In this study, different combinations of these growth factors have been tested in the context of a two-step differentiation protocol, in order to define their contribution to the induction and maintenance of tendon marker expression in adipose tissue and bone marrow derived MSCs and tendon cells (TCs), respectively. Our results demonstrate that TGF-β3 is the main inducer of scleraxis, an early expressed tendon marker, while at the same time inhibiting tendon markers normally expressed later, such as decorin. In contrast, we find that decorin is induced by BMP-12, b-FGF and AA. Our results provide new insights into the effect of different factors on the tenogenic induction of MSCs and TCs, highlighting the importance of differential timing in TGF-β3 stimulation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Marco Viganò
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Orthopaedic Biotechnology Lab, 20161 Milan, Italy.
| | - John R Pearson
- Andalusian Centre for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology, BIONAND, 29590 Málaga, Spain.
| | - Alessandra Colombini
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Orthopaedic Biotechnology Lab, 20161 Milan, Italy.
| | - Paola De Luca
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Orthopaedic Biotechnology Lab, 20161 Milan, Italy.
| | - Enrico Ragni
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Orthopaedic Biotechnology Lab, 20161 Milan, Italy.
| | - Leonor Santos-Ruiz
- Andalusian Centre for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology, BIONAND, 29590 Málaga, Spain.
- Network Centre for Biomedical Research ⁻ Biotechnology, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, CIBER-BBN, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain.
- Department of Cell Biology, Genetics and Physiology, Instituto de Investigación University of Málaga, 29016 Malaga, Spain.
| | - Laura de Girolamo
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Orthopaedic Biotechnology Lab, 20161 Milan, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Vermeulen S, Vasilevich A, Tsiapalis D, Roumans N, Vroemen P, Beijer NRM, Dede Eren A, Zeugolis D, de Boer J. Identification of topographical architectures supporting the phenotype of rat tenocytes. Acta Biomater 2019; 83:277-290. [PMID: 30394345 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.10.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2018] [Revised: 09/22/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
Tenocytes, the main cell type of the tendon, require mechanical stimuli for their proper function. When the tenocyte environment changes due to tissue damage or by transferring tenocytes from their native environment into cell culture, the signals from the tenocyte niche are lost, leading towards a decline of phenotypic markers. It is known that micro-topographies can influence cell fate by the physical cues they provide. To identify the optimal topography-induced biomechanical niche in vitro, we seeded tenocytes on the TopoChip, a micro-topographical screening platform, and measured expression of the tendon transcription factor Scleraxis. Through machine learning algorithms, we associated elevated Scleraxis levels with topological design parameters. Fabricating micro-topographies with optimal surface characteristics on larger surfaces allowed finding an improved expression of multiple tenogenic markers. However, long-term confluent culture conditions coincided with osteogenic marker expression and the loss of morphological characteristics. In contrast, passaging tenocytes which migrated from the tendon directly on the topography resulted in prolonged elongated morphology and elevated Scleraxis levels. This research provides new insights into how micro-topographies influence tenocyte cell fate, and supports the notion that micro-topographical design can be implemented in a new generation of tissue culture platforms for supporting the phenotype of tenocytes. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The challenge in controlling in vitro cell behavior lies in controlling the complex culture environment. Here, we present for the first time the use of micro-topographies as a biomechanical niche to support the phenotype of tenocytes. For this, we applied the TopoChip platform, a screening tool with 2176 unique micro-topographies for identifying feature characteristics associated with elevated Scleraxis expression, a tendon related marker. Large area fabrication of micro-topographies with favorable characteristics allowed us to find a beneficial influence on other tenogenic markers as well. Furthermore, passaging cells is more beneficial for Scleraxis marker expression and tenocyte morphology compared to confluent conditions. This study presents important insights for the understanding of tenocyte behavior in vitro, a necessary step towards tendon engineering.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Steven Vermeulen
- Laboratory for Cell Biology-Inspired Tissue Engineering, MERLN Institute, University of Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands
| | - Aliaksei Vasilevich
- Laboratory for Cell Biology-Inspired Tissue Engineering, MERLN Institute, University of Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands
| | - Dimitrios Tsiapalis
- Regenerative, Modular & Developmental Engineering Laboratory, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland; Science Foundation Ireland, Centre for Research in Medical Device, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
| | - Nadia Roumans
- Laboratory for Cell Biology-Inspired Tissue Engineering, MERLN Institute, University of Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands
| | - Pascal Vroemen
- Laboratory for Cell Biology-Inspired Tissue Engineering, MERLN Institute, University of Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands; University Eye Clinic Maastricht UMC+, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
| | - Nick R M Beijer
- Laboratory for Cell Biology-Inspired Tissue Engineering, MERLN Institute, University of Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands
| | - Aysegul Dede Eren
- Laboratory for Cell Biology-Inspired Tissue Engineering, MERLN Institute, University of Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands
| | - Dimitrios Zeugolis
- Regenerative, Modular & Developmental Engineering Laboratory, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland; Science Foundation Ireland, Centre for Research in Medical Device, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
| | - Jan de Boer
- Laboratory for Cell Biology-Inspired Tissue Engineering, MERLN Institute, University of Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands; Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Calejo I, Costa‐Almeida R, Gonçalves AI, Berdecka D, Reis RL, Gomes ME. Bi-directional modulation of cellular interactions in an in vitro co-culture model of tendon-to-bone interface. Cell Prolif 2018; 51:e12493. [PMID: 30105786 PMCID: PMC6528866 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.12493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES This work aimed at studying in vitro interactions between human tendon-derived cells (hTDCs) and pre-osteoblasts (pre-OBs) that may trigger a cascade of events involved in enthesis regeneration. MATERIALS AND METHODS The effect of 5 osteogenic medium (OM) conditions over the modulation of hTDCs and pre-OBs towards the tenogenic and osteogenic phenotypes, respectively, was studied. Three different medium conditions were chosen for subsequently establishing a direct co-culture system in order to study the expression of bone, tendon and interface-related markers. RESULTS A higher matrix mineralization and ALP activity was observed in co-cultures in the presence of OM. Higher transcription levels of bone- (ALPL, RUNX2, SPP1) and interface-related genes (ACAN, COMP) were found in co-cultures. The expression of aggrecan was influenced by the presence of OM and cell-cell interactions occurring in co-culture. CONCLUSIONS The present work assessed both the influence of OM on cell phenotype modulation and the importance of co-culture models while promoting cell-cell interactions and the exchange of soluble factors in triggering an interface-like phenotype to potentially modulate enthesis regeneration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- I. Calejo
- 3B's Research Group ‐ Biomaterials, Biodegradables and BiomimeticsUniversity of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine– Parque de Ciência e TecnologiaBarco, GuimarãesPortugal
- ICVS/3B's—PT Government Associate LaboratoryBraga/GuimarãesPortugal
| | - Raquel Costa‐Almeida
- 3B's Research Group ‐ Biomaterials, Biodegradables and BiomimeticsUniversity of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine– Parque de Ciência e TecnologiaBarco, GuimarãesPortugal
- ICVS/3B's—PT Government Associate LaboratoryBraga/GuimarãesPortugal
| | - Ana Isabel Gonçalves
- 3B's Research Group ‐ Biomaterials, Biodegradables and BiomimeticsUniversity of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine– Parque de Ciência e TecnologiaBarco, GuimarãesPortugal
- ICVS/3B's—PT Government Associate LaboratoryBraga/GuimarãesPortugal
| | - Dominika Berdecka
- 3B's Research Group ‐ Biomaterials, Biodegradables and BiomimeticsUniversity of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine– Parque de Ciência e TecnologiaBarco, GuimarãesPortugal
- ICVS/3B's—PT Government Associate LaboratoryBraga/GuimarãesPortugal
| | - Rui Luis Reis
- 3B's Research Group ‐ Biomaterials, Biodegradables and BiomimeticsUniversity of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine– Parque de Ciência e TecnologiaBarco, GuimarãesPortugal
- ICVS/3B's—PT Government Associate LaboratoryBraga/GuimarãesPortugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision MedicineHeadquarters at University of MinhoBarco, GuimarãesPortugal
| | - Manuela Estima Gomes
- 3B's Research Group ‐ Biomaterials, Biodegradables and BiomimeticsUniversity of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine– Parque de Ciência e TecnologiaBarco, GuimarãesPortugal
- ICVS/3B's—PT Government Associate LaboratoryBraga/GuimarãesPortugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision MedicineHeadquarters at University of MinhoBarco, GuimarãesPortugal
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Wang Z, Lee WJ, Koh BTH, Hong M, Wang W, Lim PN, Feng J, Park LS, Kim M, Thian ES. Functional regeneration of tendons using scaffolds with physical anisotropy engineered via microarchitectural manipulation. Sci Adv 2018; 4:eaat4537. [PMID: 30345353 PMCID: PMC6195336 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aat4537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
Structural and hierarchical anisotropy underlies the structure-function relationship of most living tissues. Attempts to exploit the interplay between cells and their immediate environment have rarely featured macroscale, three-dimensional constructs required for clinical applications. Furthermore, compromises to biomechanical robustness during fabrication often limit the scaffold's relevance in translational medicine. We report a polymeric three-dimensional scaffold with tendon-like mechanical properties and controlled anisotropic microstructures. The scaffold was composed of two distinct portions, which enabled high porosity while retaining tendon-like mechanical properties. When tenocytes were cultured in vitro on the scaffold, phenotypic markers of tenogenesis such as type-I collagen, decorin, and tenascin were significantly expressed over nonanisotropic controls. Moreover, highly aligned intracellular cytoskeletal network and high nuclear alignment efficiencies were observed, suggesting that microstructural anisotropy might play the epigenetic role of mechanotransduction. When implanted in an in vivo micropig model, a neotissue that formed over the scaffold resembled native tendon tissue in composition and structure.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Z. Wang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117 576, Singapore
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
| | - W. J. Lee
- Prestige BioResearch Pte Ltd, 15 Tech Park Crescent, Singapore 638117, Singapore
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
| | - B. T. H. Koh
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University of Singapore, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119 074, Singapore
| | - M. Hong
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, 2 Engineering Drive 3, Singapore 117576, Singapore
| | - W. Wang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University of Singapore, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119 074, Singapore
| | - P. N. Lim
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117 576, Singapore
| | - J. Feng
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117 576, Singapore
| | - L. S. Park
- Prestige BioResearch Pte Ltd, 15 Tech Park Crescent, Singapore 638117, Singapore
| | - M. Kim
- Prestige BioResearch Pte Ltd, 15 Tech Park Crescent, Singapore 638117, Singapore
| | - E. S. Thian
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117 576, Singapore
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Sun T, Liu T, He H, Wu J, Ma H. Distinguishing anisotropy orientations originated from scattering and birefringence of turbid media using Mueller matrix derived parameters. Opt Lett 2018; 43:4092-4095. [PMID: 30160724 DOI: 10.1364/ol.43.004092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
Anisotropic structures such as myofibrils, collagen, and elastic fibers are prevalent in tissues. The orientations of these anisotropic structures are important indicators in various biomedical studies. Here we analyze the ability of using Mueller matrix polar decomposition (MMPD) and Mueller matrix transformation (MMT) parameters to determine and distinguish the accurate orientations of different anisotropies originated from scattering and birefringence in backscattering measurements. The experimental results of complex phantoms and Monte Carlo simulations suggest that the MMT and MMPD parameters can be used to reveal the orientations of the cylindrical scatterers and birefringence in turbid media, respectively. Moreover, a preliminary application of these Mueller matrix-derived parameters on bovine tendon samples demonstrates the ability of using the parameters to distinguish anisotropic scattering and birefringence orientations of tissues. The anisotropy orientation information can be helpful for biomedical studies or diagnosis.
Collapse
|
41
|
Giannopoulos A, Svensson RB, Heinemeier KM, Schjerling P, Kadler KE, Holmes DF, Kjaer M, Magnusson SP. Cellular homeostatic tension and force transmission measured in human engineered tendon. J Biomech 2018; 78:161-165. [PMID: 30100218 PMCID: PMC6135935 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Revised: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Tendons transmit contractile muscular force to bone to produce movement, and it is believed cells can generate endogenous forces on the extracellular matrix to maintain tissue homeostasis. However, little is known about the direct mechanical measurement of cell-matrix interaction in cell-generated human tendon constructs. In this study we examined if cell-generated force could be detected and quantified in engineered human tendon constructs, and if glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) contribute to tendon force transmission. Following de-tensioning of the tendon constructs it was possible to quantify an endogenous re-tensioning. Further, it was demonstrated that the endogenous re-tensioning response was markedly blunted after interference with the cytoskeleton (inhibiting non-muscle myosin-dependent cell contraction by blebbistatin), which confirmed that re-tensioning was cell generated. When the constructs were elongated and held at a constant length a stress relaxation response was quantified, and removing 27% of the GAG content of tendon did not alter the relaxation behavior, which indicates that GAGs do not play a meaningful role in force transmission within this system.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Antonis Giannopoulos
- Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital and Center for Healthy Aging, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Rene B Svensson
- Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital and Center for Healthy Aging, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Katja M Heinemeier
- Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital and Center for Healthy Aging, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Peter Schjerling
- Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital and Center for Healthy Aging, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Karl E Kadler
- Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell-Matrix Research, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
| | - David F Holmes
- Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell-Matrix Research, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
| | - Michael Kjaer
- Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital and Center for Healthy Aging, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - S Peter Magnusson
- Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital and Center for Healthy Aging, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Chien C, Pryce B, Tufa SF, Keene DR, Huang AH. Optimizing a 3D model system for molecular manipulation of tenogenesis. Connect Tissue Res 2018; 59:295-308. [PMID: 28937836 PMCID: PMC5862732 DOI: 10.1080/03008207.2017.1383403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Revised: 08/10/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE Tendon injuries are clinically challenging due to poor healing. A better understanding of the molecular events that regulate tendon differentiation would improve current strategies for repair. The mouse model system has been instrumental to tendon studies and several key molecules were initially established in mouse. However, the study of gene function has been limited by the absence of a standard in vitro tendon system for efficiently testing multiple mutations, physical manipulations, and mis-expression. The purpose of this study is therefore to establish such a system. METHODS We adapted an existing design for generating three-dimensional (3D) tendon constructs for use with mouse progenitor cells harboring the ScxGFP tendon reporter and the Rosa26-TdTomato Cre reporter. Using these cells, we optimized the parameters for construct formation, inducing tenogenesis via transforming growth factor-β2 (TGFβ2), and genetic recombination via an adenovirus encoding Cre recombinase. Finally, for proof of concept, we used Smad4 floxed cells and tested the robustness of the system for gene knockdown. RESULTS We found that TGFβ2 treatment induced a tenogenic phenotype depending on the timing of initiation. Addition of TGFβ2 after 3D "tensioning" enhanced tendon differentiation. Interestingly, while TGFβ2-induced proliferation depended on Smad4, tenogenic parameters such as ScxGFP expression and fibril diameter were independent of Smad4. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate the feasibility of this optimized system for harnessing the power of mouse genetics for in vitro applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chun Chien
- Dept. of Orthopaedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029
| | - Brian Pryce
- Micro-Imaging Center, Shriners Hospital for Children, Portland, OR 97209
| | - Sara F. Tufa
- Micro-Imaging Center, Shriners Hospital for Children, Portland, OR 97209
| | - Douglas R. Keene
- Micro-Imaging Center, Shriners Hospital for Children, Portland, OR 97209
| | - Alice H. Huang
- Dept. of Orthopaedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Lu M, Cheng X, Jiang J, Li T, Zhang Z, Tsauo C, Liu Y, Wang Z. Dual-modal photoacoustic and magnetic resonance tracking of tendon stem cells with PLGA/iron oxide microparticles in vitro. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0193362. [PMID: 29608568 PMCID: PMC5880337 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Reliable cell tracking is essential to understand the fate of stem cells following implantation, and thus promote the clinical application of stem cell therapy. Dual or multiple modal imaging modalities mediated by different types of multifunctional contrast agent are generally needed for efficient cell tracking. Here, we created a new contrast agent-PLGA/iron oxide microparticles (PLGA/IO MPs) and characterized the morphology, structure and function of enhancing both photoacoustic (PA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Both PA and MRI signal increased with increased Fe concentration of PLGA/IO MPs. Fluorescent staining, Prussian blue staining and transmission electron microscope (TEM) certified that PLGA/IO MPs were successfully encapsulated in the labeled TSCs. The established PLGA/IO MPs demonstrated superior ability of dual-modal PA/MRI tracking of TSCs without cytotoxicity at relatively lower Fe concentrations (50, 100 and 200 μg/mL). The optimal Fe concentration of PLGA/IO MPs was determined to be 100 μg/mL, thus laying a foundation for the further study of dual-modal PA/MRI tracking of TSCs in vivo and promoting the repair of injured tendon.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Man Lu
- Chongqing Key laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Ultrasound Medical Center, Sichuan Cancer Hospital Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
| | - Xueqing Cheng
- Ultrasound Medical Center, Sichuan Cancer Hospital Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
| | - Jingzhen Jiang
- Ultrasound Medical Center, Sichuan Cancer Hospital Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
| | - TingTing Li
- Ultrasound Medical Center, Sichuan Cancer Hospital Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
| | - Zhenqi Zhang
- Ultrasound Medical Center, Sichuan Cancer Hospital Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
| | - Chialing Tsauo
- Department of Pharmacology, West China School of Preclinical and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
| | - Yin Liu
- Department of Pharmacology, West China School of Preclinical and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
| | - Zhigang Wang
- Chongqing Key laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- * E-mail:
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
Terzi A, Storelli E, Bettini S, Sibillano T, Altamura D, Salvatore L, Madaghiele M, Romano A, Siliqi D, Ladisa M, De Caro L, Quattrini A, Valli L, Sannino A, Giannini C. Effects of processing on structural, mechanical and biological properties of collagen-based substrates for regenerative medicine. Sci Rep 2018; 8:1429. [PMID: 29362434 PMCID: PMC5780384 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-19786-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of this work was to investigate the structural features of type I collagen isoforms and collagen-based films at atomic and molecular scales, in order to evaluate whether and to what extent different protocols of slurry synthesis may change the protein structure and the final properties of the developed scaffolds. Wide Angle X-ray Scattering data on raw materials demonstrated the preferential orientation of collagen molecules in equine tendon-derived collagens, while randomly oriented molecules were found in bovine skin collagens, together with a lower crystalline degree, analyzed by the assessment of FWHM (Full Width at Half Maximum), and a certain degree of salt contamination. WAXS and FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared) analyses on bovine collagen-based films, showed that mechanical homogenization of slurry in acidic solution was the treatment ensuring a high content of super-organization of collagen into triple helices and a high crystalline domain into the material. In vitro tests on rat Schwannoma cells showed that Schwann cell differentiation into myelinating cells was dependent on the specific collagen film being used, and was found to be stimulated in case of homogenization-treated samples. Finally DHT/EDC crosslinking treatment was shown to affect mechanical stiffness of films depending on collagen source and processing conditions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A Terzi
- Institute of Crystallography (IC), National Research Council, Bari, Italy
| | - E Storelli
- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
- Neuropathology Unit, Institute of Experimental Neurology and Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
| | - S Bettini
- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
| | - T Sibillano
- Institute of Crystallography (IC), National Research Council, Bari, Italy
| | - D Altamura
- Institute of Crystallography (IC), National Research Council, Bari, Italy
| | - L Salvatore
- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
| | - M Madaghiele
- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
| | - A Romano
- Neuropathology Unit, Institute of Experimental Neurology and Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
| | - D Siliqi
- Institute of Crystallography (IC), National Research Council, Bari, Italy
| | - M Ladisa
- Institute of Crystallography (IC), National Research Council, Bari, Italy
| | - L De Caro
- Institute of Crystallography (IC), National Research Council, Bari, Italy
| | - A Quattrini
- Neuropathology Unit, Institute of Experimental Neurology and Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
| | - L Valli
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
| | - A Sannino
- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
| | - C Giannini
- Institute of Crystallography (IC), National Research Council, Bari, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
Morita Y, Yamashita T, Toku T, Ju Y. Optimization of differentiation time of mesenchymal-stem-cell to tenocyte under a cyclic stretching with a microgrooved culture membrane and selected measurement cells. Acta Bioeng Biomech 2018; 20:3-10. [PMID: 29658516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE There is a need for efficient stem cell-to-tenocyte differentiation techniques for tendon tissue engineering. More than 1 week is required for tenogenic differentiation with chemical stimuli, including co-culturing. Research has begun to examine the utility of mechanical stimuli, which reduces the differentiation time to several days. However, the precise length of time required to differentiate human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) into tenocytes has not been clarified. Understanding the precise time required is important for future tissue engineering projects. Therefore, in this study, a method was developed to more precisely determine the length of time required to differentiate hBMSCs into tenocytes with cyclic stretching stimulus. METHODS First, it had to be determined how stretching stimulation affected the cells. Microgrooved culture membranes were used to suppress cell orientation behavior. Then, only cells oriented parallel to the microgrooves were selected and evaluated for protein synthesis levels for differentiation. RESULTS The results revealed that growing cells on the microgrooved membrane and selecting optimally-oriented cells for measurement improved the accuracy of the differentiation evaluation, and that hBMSCs differentiated into tenocytes in approximately 10 h. CONCLUSIONS The differentiation time corresponded to the time required for cellular cytoskeleton reorganization and cellular morphology alterations. This suggests that cells, when subjected to mechanical stimulus, secrete mRNAs and proteins for both cytoskeleton reorganization and differentiation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yasuyuki Morita
- Department of Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Japan
| | - Takahiro Yamashita
- Department of Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Japan
| | - Toku Toku
- Department of Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Japan
| | - Yang Ju
- Department of Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
Wu S, Peng H, Li X, Streubel PN, Liu Y, Duan B. Effect of scaffold morphology and cell co-culture on tenogenic differentiation of HADMSC on centrifugal melt electrospun poly (L‑lactic acid) fibrous meshes. Biofabrication 2017; 9:044106. [PMID: 29134948 PMCID: PMC5849472 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/aa8fb8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Engineered tendon grafts offer a promising alternative for grafting during the reconstruction of complex tendon tears. The tissue-engineered tendon substitutes have the advantage of increased biosafety and the option to customize their biochemical and biophysical properties to promote tendon regeneration. In this study, we developed a novel centrifugal melt electrospinning (CME) technique, with the goal of optimizing the fabrication parameters to generate fibrous scaffolds for tendon tissue engineering. The effects of CME processing parameters, including rotational speed, voltage, and temperature, on fiber properties (i.e. orientation, mean diameter, and productivity) were systematically investigated. By using this solvent-free and environmentally friendly method, we fabricated both random and aligned poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA) fibrous scaffolds with controllable mesh thickness. We also investigated and compared their morphology, surface hydrophilicity, and mechanical properties. We seeded human adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells (HADMSC) on various PLLA fibrous scaffolds and conditioned the constructs in tenogenic differentiation medium for up to 21 days, to investigate the effects of fiber alignment and scaffold thickness on cell behavior. Aligned fibrous scaffolds induced cell elongation and orientation through a contact guidance phenomenon and promoted HADMSC proliferation and differentiation towards tenocytes. At the early stage, thinner scaffolds were beneficial for HADMSC proliferation, but the scaffold thickness had no significant effects on cell proliferation for longer-term cell culture. We further co-seeded HADMSC and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) on aligned PLLA fibrous mats and determined how the vascularization affected HADMSC tenogenesis. We found that co-cultured HADMSC-HUVEC expressed more tendon-related markers on the aligned fibrous scaffold. The co-culture systems promoted in vitro HADMSC differentiation towards tenocytes. These aligned fibrous scaffolds fabricated by CME technique could potentially be utilized to repair and regenerate tendon defects and injuries with cell co-culture and controlled vascularization.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shaohua Wu
- Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
| | - Hao Peng
- College of Mechanical and Electric Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Xiuhong Li
- College of Mechanical and Electric Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Philipp N. Streubel
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
| | - Yong Liu
- College of Mechanical and Electric Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Bin Duan
- Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
| |
Collapse
|
47
|
Han W, Wang B, Liu J, Chen L. The p16/miR-217/EGR1 pathway modulates age-related tenogenic differentiation in tendon stem/progenitor cells. Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) 2017; 49:1015-1021. [PMID: 29036495 DOI: 10.1093/abbs/gmx104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Previous studies have shown that the differentiation potential declines with the age of progenitor cells and is linked to altered levels of senescence markers. The purpose of this study was to test whether senescence marker p16 affects age-related tenogenic differentiation in tendon stem/progenitor cells (TSPCs). Young and aged TSPCs were isolated from young/healthy and aged/degenerated human Achilles tendons, respectively. Cellular aging and capacity for tenogenic differentiation were examined. The results showed that the tenogenic differentiation capacity of TSPCs significantly decreases with advancing age. TSPCs from elderly donors showed upregulation of senescence-associated β-galactosidase and p16 and concurrently a decrease in Type I collagen concentration and in the expressions of tendon-related markers: Scx, Tnmd, Bgn, Dcn, Col1, and Col3. Overexpression of p16 significantly inhibited tenogenic differentiation of young TSPCs. Analysis of the mechanism revealed that this effect is mediated by microRNA-217 and its target EGR1. These results indicated that p16 inhibits tenogenic differentiation of TSPCs via microRNA signaling pathways, which may serve as a potential target for the prevention or treatment in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Weifeng Han
- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Tian Tan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
| | - Bing Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Tian Tan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
| | - Junpeng Liu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Air Force General Hospital, People's Liberation Army of China, Beijing 100142, China
| | - Lei Chen
- Institute of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100048, China
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Wu S, Wang Y, Streubel PN, Duan B. Living nanofiber yarn-based woven biotextiles for tendon tissue engineering using cell tri-culture and mechanical stimulation. Acta Biomater 2017; 62:102-115. [PMID: 28864251 PMCID: PMC5623069 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.08.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2017] [Revised: 08/16/2017] [Accepted: 08/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
Non-woven nanofibrous scaffolds have been developed for tendon graft application by using electrospinning strategies. However, electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds face some obstacles and limitations, including suboptimal scaffold structure, weak tensile and suture-retention strengths, and compact structure for cell infiltration. In this work, a novel nanofibrous, woven biotextile, fabricated based on electrospun nanofiber yarns, was implemented as a tissue engineered tendon scaffold. Based on our modified electrospinning setup, polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofiber yarns were fabricated with reproducible quality, and were further processed into plain-weaving fabrics interlaced with polylactic acid (PLA) multifilaments. Nonwoven nanofibrous PCL meshes with random or aligned fiber structures were generated using typical electrospinning as comparative counterparts. The woven fabrics contained 3D aligned microstructures with significantly larger pore size and obviously enhanced tensile mechanical properties than their nonwoven counterparts. The biological results revealed that cell proliferation and infiltration, along with the expression of tendon-specific genes by human adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells (HADMSC) and human tenocytes (HT), were significantly enhanced on the woven fabrics compared with those on randomly-oriented or aligned nanofiber meshes. Co-cultures of HADMSC with HT or human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) on woven fabrics significantly upregulated the functional expression of most tenogenic markers. HADMSC/HT/HUVEC tri-culture on woven fabrics showed the highest upregulation of most tendon-associated markers than all the other mono- and co-culture groups. Furthermore, we conditioned the tri-cultured constructs with dynamic conditioning and demonstrated that dynamic stretch promoted total collagen secretion and tenogenic differentiation. Our nanofiber yarn-based biotextiles have significant potential to be used as engineered scaffolds to synergize the multiple cell interaction and mechanical stimulation for promoting tendon regeneration. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Tendon grafts are essential for the treatment of various tendon-related conditions due to the inherently poor healing capacity of native tendon tissues. In this study, we combined electrospun nanofiber yarns with textile manufacturing strategies to fabricate nanofibrous woven biotextiles with hierarchical features, aligned fibrous topography, and sufficient mechanical properties as tendon tissue engineered scaffolds. Comparing to traditional electrospun random or aligned meshes, our novel nanofibrous woven fabrics possess strong tensile and suture-retention strengths and larger pore size. We also demonstrated that the incorporation of tendon cells and vascular cells promoted the tenogenic differentiation of the engineered tendon constructs, especially under dynamic stretch. This study not only presents a novel tissue engineered tendon scaffold fabrication technique but also provides a useful strategy to promote tendon differentiation and regeneration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shaohua Wu
- Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA; Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
| | - Ying Wang
- Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA; Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
| | - Philipp N Streubel
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
| | - Bin Duan
- Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA; Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA; Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Pesqueira T, Costa-Almeida R, Gomes ME. Uncovering the effect of low-frequency static magnetic field on tendon-derived cells: from mechanosensing to tenogenesis. Sci Rep 2017; 7:10948. [PMID: 28887547 PMCID: PMC5591251 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-11253-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Magnetotherapy has been receiving increased attention as an attractive strategy for modulating cell physiology directly at the site of injury, thereby providing the medical community with a safe and non-invasive therapy. Yet, how magnetic field influences tendon cells both at the cellular and molecular levels remains unclear. Thus, the influence of a low-frequency static magnetic field (2 Hz, 350 mT) on human tendon-derived cells was studied using different exposure times (4 and 8 h; short-term studies) and different regimens of exposure to an 8h-period of magnetic stimulation (continuous, every 24 h or every 48 h; long-term studies). Herein, 8 h stimulation in short-term studies significantly upregulated the expression of tendon-associated genes SCX, COL1A1, TNC and DCN (p < 0.05) and altered intracellular Ca2+ levels (p < 0.05). Additionally, every 24 h regimen of stimulation significantly upregulated COL1A1, COL3A1 and TNC at day 14 in comparison to control (p < 0.05), whereas continuous exposure differentially regulated the release of the immunomodulatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-10 (p < 0.001) but only at day 7 in comparison to controls. Altogether, these results provide new insights on how low-frequency static magnetic field fine-tune the behaviour of tendon cells according to the magnetic settings used, which we foresee to represent an interesting candidate to guide tendon regeneration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tamagno Pesqueira
- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Guimarães, Portugal
| | - Raquel Costa-Almeida
- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Guimarães, Portugal
| | - Manuela E Gomes
- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Guimarães, Portugal.
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
Laranjeira M, Domingues RMA, Costa-Almeida R, Reis RL, Gomes ME. 3D Mimicry of Native-Tissue-Fiber Architecture Guides Tendon-Derived Cells and Adipose Stem Cells into Artificial Tendon Constructs. Small 2017; 13:1700689. [PMID: 28631375 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201700689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Revised: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
Abstract
Tendon and ligament (T/L) function is intrinsically related with their unique hierarchically and anisotropically organized extracellular matrix. Their natural healing capacity is, however, limited. Here, continuous and aligned electrospun nanofiber threads (CANT) based on synthetic/natural polymer blends mechanically reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals are produced to replicate the nanoscale collagen fibrils grouped into microscale collagen fibers that compose the native T/L. CANT are then incrementally assembled into 3D hierarchical scaffolds, resulting in woven constructions, which simultaneously mimic T/L nano-to-macro architecture, nanotopography, and nonlinear biomechanical behavior. Biological performance is assessed using human-tendon-derived cells (hTDCs) and human adipose stem cells (hASCs). Scaffolds nanotopography and microstructure induce a high cytoskeleton elongation and anisotropic organization typical of tendon tissues. Moreover, the expression of tendon-related markers (Collagen types I and III, Tenascin-C, and Scleraxis) by both cell types, and the similarities observed on their expression patterns over time suggest that the developed scaffolds not only prevent the phenotypic drift of hTDCs, but also trigger tenogenic differentiation of hASCs. Overall, these results demonstrate a feasible approach for the scalable production of 3D hierarchical scaffolds that exhibit key structural and biomechanical properties, which can be advantageously explored in acellular and cellular T/L TE strategies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mariana Laranjeira
- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Associate Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
| | - Rui M A Domingues
- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Associate Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
| | - Raquel Costa-Almeida
- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Associate Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
| | - Rui L Reis
- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Associate Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
| | - Manuela E Gomes
- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Associate Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
| |
Collapse
|