scholarly journals The Treasury of Wharton's Jelly

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Guenther ◽  
Stephan Dreschers ◽  
Jessika Maassen ◽  
Daniel Reibert ◽  
Claudia Skazik-Voogt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Cultured Cells ◽  
Single Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Progenitor Cells ◽  
Differentiation Potential ◽  
Lineage Differentiation ◽  
Umbilical Cord Tissue ◽  
The Common ◽  
Culture Supernatants

Abstract Background Postnatal umbilical cord tissue contains valuable mesenchymal progenitor cells of various differentiation stages. While mesenchymal stem cells are plastic-adherent and tend to differentiate into myofibroblastic phenotypes, some round cells detach, float above the adherent cells, and build up cell aggregates, or form spheroids spontaneously. Very small luminescent cells are always involved as single cells or within collective forms and resemble the common well-known very small embryonic-like cells (VSELs). In this study, we investigated these VSELs-like cells in terms of their pluripotency phenotype and tri-lineage differentiation potential. Methods VSELs-like cells were isolated from cell-culture supernatants by a process that combines filtering, up concentration, and centrifugation. To determine their pluripotency character, we measured the expression of Nanog, Sox-2, Oct-4, SSEA-1, CXCR4, SSEA-4 on gene and protein level. In addition, the cultured cells derived from UC tissue were examined regarding their potential to differentiate into three germ layers. Result The VSELs-like cells express all of the pluripotency-associated markers we investigated and are able to differentiate into meso- endo- and ectodermal precursor cells. Conclusions Umbilical cord tissue hosts highly potent VSELs-like stem cells. Graphical Abstract

scholarly journals In Vitro Differentiation Potential of Human Placenta Derived Cells into Skin Cells

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruhma Mahmood ◽  
Mahmood S. Choudhery ◽  
Azra Mehmood ◽  
Shaheen N. Khan ◽  
Sheikh Riazuddin
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Human Placenta ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Dermal Fibroblast ◽  
Placental Tissue ◽  
Dermal Fibroblasts ◽  
Differentiation Potential ◽  
Umbilical Cord Tissue

Skin autografting is the most viable and aesthetic technique for treatment of extensive burns; however, this practice has potential limitations. Harvesting cells from neonatal sources (such as placental tissue) is a simple, inexpensive, and noninvasive procedure. In the current study authors sought to evaluate in vitro potential of human placenta derived stem cells to develop into skin-like cells. After extensive washing, amniotic membrane and umbilical cord tissue were separated to harvest amniotic epithelial cells (AECs) and umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs), respectively. Both types of cells were characterized for the expression of embryonic lineage markers and their growth characteristics were determined. AECs and UC-MSCs were induced to differentiate into keratinocytes-like and dermal fibroblasts-like cells, respectively. After induction, morphological changes were detected by microscopy. The differentiation potential was further assessed using immunostaining and RT-PCR analyses. AECs were positive for cytokeratins and E-Cadherin while UC-MSCs were positive for fibroblast specific makers. AECs differentiated into keratinocytes-like cells showed positive expression of keratinocyte specific cytokeratins, involucrin, and loricrin. UC-MSCs differentiated into dermal fibroblast-like cells indicated expression of collagen type 3, desmin, FGF-7, fibroblast activation protein alpha, procollagen-1, and vimentin. In conclusion, placenta is a potential source of cells to develop into skin-like cells.

scholarly journals Umbilical cord tissue is a robust source for mesenchymal stem cells with enhanced myogenic differentiation potential compared to cord blood

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shivangi Mishra ◽  
Jayesh Kumar Sevak ◽  
Anamica Das ◽  
G. Aneeshkumar Arimbasseri ◽  
Shinjini Bhatnagar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Cord Blood ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Myogenic Differentiation ◽  
Differentiation Potential ◽  
Transcriptomic Sequencing ◽  
Differentiation Protocol ◽  
Umbilical Cord Tissue ◽  
Term Births

Abstract Differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from two different sources of fetal tissues such as umbilical cord blood (UCB) and tissue (UCT) into skeletal muscle have remained underexplored. Here, we present a comparative analysis of UCB and UCT MSCs, in terms of surface markers, proliferation and senescence marker expression. We find that CD45−CD34− MSCs obtained from UCT and UCB of term births display differences in the combinatorial expression of key MSC markers CD105 and CD90. Importantly, UCT MSCs display greater yield, higher purity, shorter culture time, and lower rates of senescence in culture compared to UCB MSCs. Using a robust myogenic differentiation protocol, we show that UCT MSCs differentiate more robustly into muscle than UCB MSCs by transcriptomic sequencing and specific myogenic markers. Functional assays reveal that CD90, and not CD105 expression promotes myogenic differentiation in MSCs and could explain the enhanced myogenic potential of UCT MSCs. These results suggest that in comparison to large volumes of UCB that are routinely used to obtain MSCs and with limited success, UCT is a more reliable, robust, and convenient source of MSCs to derive cells of the myogenic lineage for both therapeutic purposes and increasing our understanding of developmental processes.

scholarly journals Purification of Stem Cells from Oral Pyogenic Granuloma Tissue

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 560-566
Author(s):  
Ali Dehghani Nazhvani ◽  
Shamsedin Ahzan ◽  
Seyed-Mojtaba Hosseini ◽  
Armin Attar ◽  
Ahmad Monabati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Cultured Cells ◽  
International Association ◽  
Single Cells ◽  
Pyogenic Granuloma ◽  
Differentiation Potential ◽  
Dental Tissues ◽  
Surface Molecules ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Granuloma Tissue

Introduction: The isolation of stem cells from pathologically damaged dental tissues has been examined only by a few studies. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possibility of isolation of stem cells from pyogenic granuloma. Methods: Pyogenic granuloma tissues were enzymatically digested and the resulting single cells were cultured. Then, the cultured cells differentiated into adipocytes and osteoblasts cells. Flow cytometry analyses were performed on markers such as CD 90, CD 73, CD105, CD 45 and CD14. Other features were also analyzed including the effect of colony formation and potentials of differentiation into adipocytes and osteoblasts. Results: The cells derived from pyogenic granuloma tissue formed higher colonies similar to typical spindle-shaped fibroblasts. The cells were positive for mesenchymal markers such as CD 44, CD 271, CD 90, and CD 73, and negative for surface molecules such as CD 14, CD 34 and CD 45. Moreover, they successfully differentiated into adipocytes and osteoblasts. Conclusion: The cells isolated from pyogenic granuloma could form CFU fibroblastic units expressing an appropriate marker panel of the cell surface antigen and adequate differentiation potential, all of which met the Cell Therapy International Association criteria for the definition of mesenchymal stromal cells. Pyogenic granuloma contains cells with stem cell properties.

scholarly journals Post-calving umbilical cord tissue offcut: A potential source for the isolation of bovine mesenchymal stem cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 2772-2779
Author(s):  
Parishma Debbarma ◽  
Tanmay Mondal ◽  
Camelia Manna ◽  
Kuldeep Kumar ◽  
Joydip Mukherjee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Cultured Cells ◽  
Culture Method ◽  
Explant Culture ◽  
Isolated Cells ◽  
Isolation Technique ◽  
Umbilical Cord Tissue

Background and Aim: Veterinary health care is an emergent area in animal sciences and innovative therapeutic approaches happen to be imperative in the present days. In view of the importance of cattle health and production, it is necessary to take up contemporary approach of stem cell therapy in this sector also. This study aimed to standardize an explant culture method of bovine umbilical tissue offcut to isolate mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) because considerable efforts are required for ensuring easy accessibility and availability of MSCs in bulk quantity, as well as in establishing and characterizing the cell lines. Materials and Methods: The umbilical cord (UC) tissue matrix offcut was collected after calving. A simplified in vitro cell isolation technique was followed to collect the emerged out cells from the explants of UC. Further, we expanded these isolated cells in vitro, observed its growth kinetics, and characterized to confirm as per the criterion of bovine MSCs. Results: A considerable exponential growth rate of the UC-derived cells was noticed. In addition to their confirmation as MSCs, the cells also exhibited plastic adherent property and maintained the spindle-shaped morphology throughout the in vitro culture. The cultured cells were found positive MSC-specific surface markers CD105, CD90, and CD73 and were negative for hematopoietic cell marker CD45. Cytochemical studies revealed the ability of the cells to differentiate into osteogenic, chondrogenic, and adipogenic lineages. Conclusion: This simplified method of isolation and culture of bovine multipotent MSCs from the UC offcut collected after calving could be extrapolated for the greater availability of the cells for prospective therapeutic applications.

scholarly journals Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Human Umbilical Cord Tissue into Odontoblast-Like Cells Using the Conditioned Medium of Tooth Germ CellsIn Vitro

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian Xia Li ◽  
Jie Yuan ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
Li Jie Pan ◽  
Chun Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Conditioned Medium ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Tooth Germ ◽  
Wharton’S Jelly ◽  
Human Umbilical Cord ◽  
Differentiation Potential ◽  
Wharton's Jelly ◽  
Umbilical Cord Tissue

The easily accessible mesenchymal stem cells in the Wharton's jelly of human umbilical cord tissue (hUCMSCs) have excellent proliferation and differentiation potential, but it remains unclear whether hUCMSCs can differentiate into odontoblasts. In this study, mesenchymal stem cells were isolated from the Wharton's jelly of human umbilical cord tissue using the simple method of tissue blocks culture attachment. UCMSC surface marker expression was then evaluated for the isolated cells using flow cytometry. The third-passage hUCMSCs induced by conditioned medium from developing tooth germ cells (TGC-CM) displayed high alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels (P<0.001), an enhanced ability to proliferate (P<0.05), and the presence of mineralized nodules. These effects were not observed in cells treated with regular medium. After induction of hUCMSCs, the results of reverse transcriptional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) indicated that the dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) and dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP1) genes were significantly tested. Additionally, dentin sialoprotein (DSP) and DMP1 demonstrated significant levels of staining in an immunofluorescence analysis. In contrast, the control cells failed to display the characteristics of odontoblasts. Taken together, these results suggest that hUCMSCs can be induced to differentiate into odontoblast-like cells with TGC-CM and provide a novel strategy for tooth regeneration research.

scholarly journals Neonatal Porcine Germ Cells Dedifferentiate and Display Osteogenic and Pluripotency Properties

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2816
Author(s):  
Mohammad Amin Fayaz ◽  
Gustavo Rosa ◽  
Ali Honaramooz
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Germ Cells ◽  
Cultured Cells ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Differentiation Potential ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Lineage Differentiation ◽  
Neonatal Testis ◽  
Promising Source

Gonocytes are progenitors of spermatogonial stem cells in the neonatal testis. We have previously shown that upon culturing, neonatal porcine gonocytes and their colonies express germ cell and pluripotency markers. The objectives of present study were to investigate in vitro trans-differentiation potential of porcine gonocytes and their colonies into cells from three germinal layers, and to assess pluripotency of cultured gonocytes/colonies in vivo. For osteogenic and tri-lineage differentiation, cells were incubated in regular culture media for 14 and 28 days, respectively. Cells were cultured for an additional 14 days for osteogenic differentiation or 7 days for differentiation into derivates of the three germinal layers. Osteogenic differentiation of cells and colonies was verified by Alizarin Red S staining and tri-lineage differentiation was confirmed using immunofluorescence and gene expression analyses. Furthermore, upon implantation into recipient mice, the cultured cells/colonies developed teratomas expressing markers of all three germinal layers. Successful osteogenic differentiation from porcine germ cells has important implications for bone regeneration and matrix formation studies. Hence, gonocytes emerge as a promising source of adult pluripotent stem cells due to the ability to differentiate into all germinal layers without typical biosafety risks associated with viral vectors or ethical implications.

scholarly journals A NOTCH1/LSD1/BMP2 co-regulatory network mediated by miR-137 negatively regulates osteogenesis of human adipose-derived stem cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cong Fan ◽  
Xiaohan Ma ◽  
Yuejun Wang ◽  
Longwei Lv ◽  
Yuan Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Osteoblastic Differentiation ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 ◽  
Luciferase Reporter ◽  
Adipose Derived Stem Cells ◽  
Differentiation Potential ◽  
Lineage Differentiation ◽  
Morphogenetic Protein ◽  
Genes Expression

Abstract Background MicroRNAs have been recognized as critical regulators for the osteoblastic lineage differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells (hASCs). Previously, we have displayed that silencing of miR-137 enhances the osteoblastic differentiation potential of hASCs partly through the coordination of lysine-specific histone demethylase 1 (LSD1), bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2), and mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 4 (SMAD4). However, still numerous molecules involved in the osteogenic regulation of miR-137 remain unknown. This study aimed to further elucidate the epigenetic mechanisms of miR-137 on the osteogenic differentiation of hASCs. Methods Dual-luciferase reporter assay was performed to validate the binding to the 3′ untranslated region (3′ UTR) of NOTCH1 by miR-137. To further identify the role of NOTCH1 in miR-137-modulated osteogenesis, tangeretin (an inhibitor of NOTCH1) was applied to treat hASCs which were transfected with miR-137 knockdown lentiviruses, then together with negative control (NC), miR-137 overexpression and miR-137 knockdown groups, the osteogenic capacity and possible downstream signals were examined. Interrelationships between signaling pathways of NOTCH1-hairy and enhancer of split 1 (HES1), LSD1 and BMP2-SMADs were thoroughly investigated with separate knockdown of NOTCH1, LSD1, BMP2, and HES1. Results We confirmed that miR-137 directly targeted the 3′ UTR of NOTCH1 while positively regulated HES1. Tangeretin reversed the effects of miR-137 knockdown on osteogenic promotion and downstream genes expression. After knocking down NOTCH1 or BMP2 individually, we found that these two signals formed a positive feedback loop as well as activated LSD1 and HES1. In addition, LSD1 knockdown induced NOTCH1 expression while suppressed HES1. Conclusions Collectively, we proposed a NOTCH1/LSD1/BMP2 co-regulatory signaling network to elucidate the modulation of miR-137 on the osteoblastic differentiation of hASCs, thus providing mechanism-based rationale for miRNA-targeted therapy of bone defect.

scholarly journals Correction to: Clinical feasibility of umbilical cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of multiple sclerosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil H. Riordan ◽  
Isabela Morales ◽  
Giselle Fernández ◽  
Nicole Allen ◽  
Neal E. Fearnot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Umbilical Cord Tissue

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.

scholarly journals Heterogeneity of Umbilical Cords as a Source for Mesenchymal Stem Cells

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. O. Maslova ◽  
N. S. Shuvalova ◽  
O. M. Sukhorada ◽  
S. M. Zhukova ◽  
O. G. Deryabina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cell ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Optimal Conditions ◽  
Umbilical Cord Tissue ◽  
Umbilical Cords

The object of the paper is to show the heterogeneity of 300 cord samples processed in the current research. The differences in effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) isolation are shown. Moreover, the recommendations for choosing the method of MSC isolation depending on the value of stromal-vascular rate are given. The data can be useful for selecting the optimal conditions to obtain MSC and for further cryopreservation of umbilical cord tissue.

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