295 EQUINE AMNION-DERIVED MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS: POSSIBLE IMPLICATION IN ENDOMETRIAL REGENERATION

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 295
Author(s):  
B. Corradetti ◽  
R. Perego ◽  
A. Meucci ◽  
D. Bizzaro ◽  
F. Cremonesi ◽  
...  

In veterinary medicine, as in human, amnion is an attractive source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), which poses no ethical dilemmas, allows highly efficient recovery of cells without the requirement of invasive procedures and shows immunomodulatory properties. We previously demonstrated that equine amniotic membrane-derived cells (AMC) not only exhibit specific stem cell properties with respect to expression of pluripotent (OCT-4, TRA-1-60, and SSEA-4) and adult (CD44, CD105, CD29, and CD166) stem cell markers but also possess differentiation potential in vitro and the capability to regenerate tendons in vivo after spontaneous lesions when allogeneically transplanted. Moreover, we reported evidence that at the first passages (P) in culture (until P5), AMC express MHC-class I but not MHC-class II and are well tolerated in vivo. In the present study, we further characterised AMC in vitro in order to evaluate their potential application in the treatment of endometritis in vivo. In particular, the amniotic membrane in toto and AMC have been compared to the endometrial tissue in toto and to cells isolated from endometrium for the expression of genes involved in the proliferation and differentiation of uterine MSC during early pregnancy (AbdB-like Hoxa genes) and those influencing preimplantation conceptus development (progesterone receptor, PR, and oestrogen receptors ERα and ERβ). The AMC were isolated as recently reported by Lange-Consiglio et al. (2011 Open J. Tissue Eng. Regen. Med. 4), and endometrial cells were obtained according to the protocol described by Donofrio et al. (2008 Reprod. Biol. Endocrinol. 6, 65) for bovine cells, and slightly modified for equine cells. Total RNA was extracted from both tissues and from AMC and endometrium-derived cells immediately after isolation (P0). Reverse transcription-PCR was performed according to the standard procedures, using GAPDH and HPRT1 as reference genes. Expression of HOXA9 and PR was confirmed in all samples examined, whereas mRNA for ERβ was only detected in endometrial tissue and in cells derived from it. Expression of ERα was observed only in endometrial tissue. The expression of genes crucially involved in patterning of the female reproductive tract (HOXA9 and PR) in amnion and cells derived from it suggests that this source shares similar molecular properties with endometrium. Further studies are required to explore uterine mesenchymal-like features shared by AMC (i.e. verifying the expression of Wnt7α, Wnt5α, and Wnt4α, or the presence of the more recently characterised membrane-bound intracellular progesterone receptors PGRMC1 and mPR). These preliminary results provide an intriguing indication of the possible implication of amnion-derived cells in endometrial regeneration, in particular when poor endometrial proliferation is associated with infertility or poor pregnancy outcome.

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Zayed ◽  
Steven Newby ◽  
Nabil Misk ◽  
Robert Donnell ◽  
Madhu Dhar

Horses are widely used as large animal preclinical models for cartilage repair studies, and hence, there is an interest in using equine synovial fluid-derived mesenchymal stem cells (SFMSCs) in research and clinical applications. Since, we have previously reported that similar to bone marrow-derived MSCs (BMMSCs), SFMSCs may also exhibit donor-to-donor variations in their stem cell properties; the current study was carried out as a proof-of-concept study, to compare the in vivo potential of equine BMMSCs and SFMSCs in articular cartilage repair. MSCs from these two sources were isolated from the same equine donor. In vitro analyses confirmed a significant increase in COMP expression in SFMSCs at day 14. The cells were then encapsulated in neutral agarose scaffold constructs and were implanted into two mm diameter full-thickness articular cartilage defect in trochlear grooves of the rat femur. MSCs were fluorescently labeled, and one week after treatment, the knee joints were evaluated for the presence of MSCs to the injured site and at 12 weeks were evaluated macroscopically, histologically, and then by immunofluorescence for healing of the defect. The macroscopic and histological evaluations showed better healing of the articular cartilage in the MSCs’ treated knee than in the control. Interestingly, SFMSC-treated knees showed a significantly higher Col II expression, suggesting the presence of hyaline cartilage in the healed defect. Data suggests that equine SFMSCs may be a viable option for treating osteochondral defects; however, their stem cell properties require prior testing before application.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Jun Zhang ◽  
Ziming Liu ◽  
Yuwan Li ◽  
Qi You ◽  
Jibin Yang ◽  
...  

Background. FGF-2 (basic fibroblast growth factor) has a positive effect on the proliferation and differentiation of many kinds of MSCs. Therefore, it represents an ideal molecule to facilitate tendon-to-bone healing. Nonetheless, no studies have investigated the application of FGF-2-induced human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) to accelerate tendon-to-bone healing in vivo. Objective. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of FGF-2 on chondrogenic differentiation of hAMSCs in vitro and the effect of FGF-2-induced hAMSCs combined with a human acellular amniotic membrane (HAAM) scaffold on tendon-to-bone healing in vivo. Methods. In vitro, hAMSCs were transfected with a lentivirus carrying the FGF-2 gene, and the potential for chondrogenic differentiation of hAMSCs induced by the FGF-2 gene was assessed using immunofluorescence and toluidine blue (TB) staining. HAAM scaffold was prepared, and hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to observe the microstructure of the HAAM scaffold. hAMSCs transfected with and without FGF-2 were seeded on the HAAM scaffold at a density of 3×105 cells/well. Immunofluorescence staining of vimentin and phalloidin staining were used to confirm cell adherence and growth on the HAAM scaffold. In vivo, the rabbit extra-articular tendon-to-bone healing model was created using the right hind limb of 40 New Zealand White rabbits. Grafts mimicking tendon-to-bone interface (TBI) injury were created and subjected to treatment with the HAAM scaffold loaded with FGF-2-induced hAMSCs, HAAM scaffold loaded with hAMSCs only, HAAM scaffold, and no special treatment. Macroscopic observation, imageological analysis, histological assessment, and biomechanical analysis were conducted to evaluate tendon-to-bone healing after 3 months. Results. In vitro, cartilage-specific marker staining was positive for the FGF-2 overexpression group. The HAAM scaffold displayed a netted structure and mass extracellular matrix structure. hAMSCs or hAMSCs transfected with FGF-2 survived on the HAAM scaffold and grew well. In vivo, the group treated with HAAM scaffold loaded with FGF-2-induced hAMSCs had the narrowest bone tunnel after three months as compared with other groups. In addition, macroscopic and histological scores were higher for this group than for the other groups, along with the best mechanical strength. Conclusion. hAMSCs transfected with FGF-2 combined with the HAAM scaffold could accelerate tendon-to-bone healing in a rabbit extra-articular model.


Cells ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1873 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Remuzzi ◽  
Barbara Bonandrini ◽  
Matteo Tironi ◽  
Lorena Longaretti ◽  
Marina Figliuzzi ◽  
...  

Stem cell fate and behavior are affected by the bidirectional communication of cells and their local microenvironment (the stem cell niche), which includes biochemical cues, as well as physical and mechanical factors. Stem cells are normally cultured in conventional two-dimensional monolayer, with a mechanical environment very different from the physiological one. Here, we compare culture of rat mesenchymal stem cells on flat culture supports and in the “Nichoid”, an innovative three-dimensional substrate micro-engineered to recapitulate the architecture of the physiological niche in vitro. Two versions of the culture substrates Nichoid (single-layered or “2D Nichoid” and multi-layered or “3D Nichoid”) were fabricated via two-photon laser polymerization in a biocompatible hybrid organic-inorganic photoresist (SZ2080). Mesenchymal stem cells, isolated from rat bone marrow, were seeded on flat substrates and on 2D and 3D Nichoid substrates and maintained in culture up to 2 weeks. During cell culture, we evaluated cell morphology, proliferation, cell motility and the expression of a panel of 89 mesenchymal stem cells’ specific genes, as well as intracellular structures organization. Our results show that mesenchymal stem cells adhered and grew in the 3D Nichoid with a comparable proliferation rate as compared to flat substrates. After seeding on flat substrates, cells displayed large and spread nucleus and cytoplasm, while cells cultured in the 3D Nichoid were spatially organized in three dimensions, with smaller and spherical nuclei. Gene expression analysis revealed the upregulation of genes related to stemness and to mesenchymal stem cells’ features in Nichoid-cultured cells, as compared to flat substrates. The observed changes in cytoskeletal organization of cells cultured on 3D Nichoids were also responsible for a different localization of the mechanotransducer transcription factor YAP, with an increase of the cytoplasmic retention in cells cultured in the 3D Nichoid. This difference could be explained by alterations in the import of transcription factors inside the nucleus due to the observed decrease of mean nuclear pore diameter, by transmission electron microscopy. Our data show that 3D distribution of cell volume has a profound effect on mesenchymal stem cells structure and on their mechanobiological response, and highlight the potential use of the 3D Nichoid substrate to strengthen the potential effects of MSC in vitro and in vivo.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramin M. Farahani ◽  
Munira Xaymardan

Three decades on, the mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been intensively researched on the bench top and used clinically. However, ambiguity still exists in regard to their anatomical locations, identities, functions, and extent of their differentiative abilities. One of the major impediments in the quest of the MSC research has been lack of appropriatein vivomarkers. In recent years, this obstacle has been resolved to some degree as PDGFRαemerges as an important mesenchymal stem cell marker. Accumulating lines of evidence are showing that the PDGFRα+cells reside in the perivascular locations of many adult interstitium and fulfil the classic concepts of MSCsin vitroandin vivo. PDGFRαhas long been recognised for its roles in the mesoderm formation and connective tissue development during the embryogenesis. Current review describes the lines of evidence regarding the role of PDGFRαin morphogenesis and differentiation and its implications for MSC biology.


2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loreta L. Campos ◽  
Fernanda C. Landim-Alvarenga ◽  
Tatícia L. Ikeda ◽  
Bianca A. Monteiro ◽  
Leandro Maia ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT: Stem cells are undifferentiated cells with a high proliferation potential. These cells can be characterized by their in vivo ability to self-renew and to differentiate into specialized cell lines. The most used stem cell types, in both human and veterinary fields, are the mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) derived from bone marrow and adipose tissue. Nowadays, there is a great interest in using stem cells derived from fetal tissues, such as amniotic membrane (AM) and umbilical cord tissue (UCT), which can be obtained non-invasively at delivery time. Due to the scarcity of studies in bovine species, the aim of this study was to isolate, characterize, differentiate and cryopreserve MSC derived from the mesenchymal layer of amniotic membrane (AM), for the first time, and umbilical cord tissue (UCT) of dairy cow neonates after assisted delivery (AD) and from fetus at initial third of pregnancy (IT) obtained in slaughterhouse. Cells were isolated by enzymatic digestion of the tissue fragments with 0.1% collagenase solution. Six samples of AM and UCT at delivery time and six samples of AM and UCT at first trimester of pregnancy were subjected to morphology evaluation, imunophenotype characterization, in vitro osteogenic, adipogenic and chondrogenic differentiation and viability analysis after cryopreservation. All samples showed adherence to plastic and fibroblast-like morphology. Immunocytochemistry revealed expression of CD 44, NANOG and OCT-4 and lack of expression of MHC II in MSC from all samples. Flow cytometry demonstrated that cells from all samples expressed CD 44, did not or low expressed CD 34 (AM: IT-0.3%a, AD-3.4%b; UCT: 0.4%, 1.4%) and MHC II (AM: IT-1.05%a, AD-9.7%b; UCT: IT-0.7%a, AD-5.7%b). They were also capable of trilineage mesenchymal differentiation and showed 80% viability after cryopreservation. According to the results, bovine AM and UCT-derived cells, either obtained at delivery time or from slaughterhouse, are a painless and non-invasive source of MSC and can be used for stem cell banking.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Boxian Huang ◽  
Chunfeng Qian ◽  
Chenyue Ding ◽  
Qingxia Meng ◽  
Qinyan Zou ◽  
...  

Abstract Background With the development of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering technology, almost all stem cell therapy is efficacious for the treatment of premature ovarian failure (POF) or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) animal models, whereas little stem cell therapy has been practiced in clinical settings. The underlying molecular mechanism and safety of stem cell treatment in POI are not fully understood. In this study, we explored whether fetal mesenchymal stem cells (fMSCs) from the liver restore ovarian function and whether melatonin membrane receptor 1 (MT1) acts as a regulator for treating POI disease. Methods We designed an in vivo model (chemotherapy-induced ovary damage) and an in vitro model (human ovarian granulosa cells (hGCs)) to understand the efficacy and molecular cues of fMSC treatment of POI. Follicle development was observed by H&E staining. The concentration of sex hormones in serum (E2, AMH, and FSH) and the concentration of oxidative and antioxidative metabolites and the enzymes MDA, SOD, CAT, LDH, GR, and GPx were measured by ELISA. Flow cytometry (FACS) was employed to detect the percentages of ROS and proliferation rates. mRNA and protein expression of antiapoptotic genes (SURVIVIN and BCL2), apoptotic genes (CASPASE-3 and CASPASE-9), and MT1 and its downstream genes (JNK1, PCNA, AMPK) were tested by qPCR and western blotting. MT1 siRNA and related antagonists were used to assess the mechanism. Results fMSC treatment prevented cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced follicle loss and recovered sex hormone levels. Additionally, fMSCs significantly decreased oxidative damage, increased oxidative protection, improved antiapoptotic effects, and inhibited apoptotic genes in vivo and in vitro. Furthermore, fMSCs also upregulated MT1, JNK1, PCNA, and AMPK at the mRNA and protein levels. With MT1 knockdown or antagonist treatment in normal hGCs, the protein expression of JNK1, PCNA, and AMPK and the percentage of proliferation were impaired. Conclusions fMSCs might play a crucial role in mediating follicular development in the POI mouse model and stimulating the activity of POI hGCs by targeting MT1.


BMC Cancer ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Sun ◽  
Xingliang Dai ◽  
Dongliang Zhao ◽  
Haiyang Wang ◽  
Xiaoci Rong ◽  
...  

Abstract Background and objective Tumor angiogenesis is vital for tumor growth. Recent evidence indicated that bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) can migrate to tumor sites and exert critical effects on tumor growth through direct and/or indirect interactions with tumor cells. However, the effect of BMSCs on tumor neovascularization has not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to investigate whether fusion cells from glioma stem cells and BMSCs participated in angiogenesis. Methods SU3-RFP cells were injected into the right caudate nucleus of NC-C57Bl/6 J-GFP nude mice, and the RFP+/GFP+ cells were isolated and named fusion cells. The angiogenic effects of SU3-RFP, BMSCs and fusion cells were compared in vivo and in vitro. Results Fusion cells showed elevated levels of CD31, CD34 and VE-Cadherin (markers of VEC) as compared to SU3-RFP and BMSCs. The MVD-CD31 in RFP+/GFP+ cell xenograft tumor was significantly greater as compared to that in SU3-RFP xenograft tumor. In addition, the expression of CD133 and stem cell markers Nanog, Oct4 and Sox2 were increased in fusion cells as compared to the parental cells. Fusion cells exhibited enhanced angiogenic effect as compared to parental glioma cells in vivo and in vitro, which may be related to their stem cell properties. Conclusion Fusion cells exhibited enhanced angiogenic effect as compared to parental glioma cells in vivo and in vitro, which may be related to their stem cell properties. Hence, cell fusion may contribute to glioma angiogenesis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Fanglin Wang ◽  
Xiang Li ◽  
Zhiyuan Li ◽  
Shoushuai Wang ◽  
Jun Fan

The mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are known as highly plastic stem cells and can differentiate into specialized tissues such as adipose tissue, osseous tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue. The differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells is very important in regenerative medicine. Their differentiation process is regulated by signaling pathways of epigenetic, transcriptional, and posttranscriptional levels. Circular RNA (circRNA), a class of noncoding RNAs generated from protein-coding genes, plays a pivotal regulatory role in many biological processes. Accumulated studies have demonstrated that several circRNAs participate in the cell differentiation process of mesenchymal stem cells in vitro and in vivo. In the current review, characteristics and functions of circRNAs in stem cell differentiation will be discussed. The mechanism and key role of circRNAs in regulating mesenchymal stem cell differentiation, especially adipogenesis, will be reviewed and discussed. Understanding the roles of these circRNAs will present us with a more comprehensive signal path network of modulating stem cell differentiation and help us discover potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets in clinic.


2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 2646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federica Facchin ◽  
Francesco Alviano ◽  
Silvia Canaider ◽  
Eva Bianconi ◽  
Martina Rossi ◽  
...  

Stem cells undergo senescence both in vivo, contributing to the progressive decline in self-healing mechanisms, and in vitro during prolonged expansion. Here, we show that an early developmental zebrafish embryo extract (ZF1) could act as a modulator of senescence in human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) isolated from both adult tissues, including adipose tissue (hASCs), bone marrow (hBM-MSCs), dental pulp (hDP-MSCs), and a perinatal tissue such as the Wharton’s Jelly (hWJ-MSCs). In all the investigated hMSCs, ZF1 decreased senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA β-gal) activity and enhanced the transcription of TERT, encoding the catalytic telomerase core. In addition, it was associated, only in hASCs, with a transcriptional induction of BMI1, a pleiotropic repressor of senescence. In hBM-MSCs, hDP-MSCs, and hWJ-MSCs, TERT over-expression was concomitant with a down-regulation of two repressors of TERT, TP53 (p53), and CDKN1A (p21). Furthermore, ZF1 increased the natural ability of hASCs to perform adipogenesis. These results indicate the chance of using ZF1 to modulate stem cell senescence in a source-related manner, to be potentially used as a tool to affect stem cell senescence in vitro. In addition, its anti-senescence action could also set the basis for future in vivo approaches promoting tissue rejuvenation bypassing stem cell transplantation.


2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadiar Dwi Nuarisa ◽  
I Gde Rurus Suryawan ◽  
Andrianto Andrianto

Introduction : Stem cell therapy for myocardial regeneration is expected to increase cardiomyocyte proliferation and trigger neovascularization to improve cardiomyocytes. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are ideal candidates for regenerative medicine and immunotherapy. But low viability of MSCs is a major challenge in this alternative therapy. Therefore, a cytoprotective strategy is needed, one of them is hypoxic preconditioning which can significantly increase survival stem cells after being transplanted. MSCs are known to have a limited life span, after experiencing several splits MSC will enter the senescence process. It is known that hypoxia can also increase cell proliferation and differentiation potential in vitro and in vivo through the role of Octamer-4 (Oct-4) as a regulator of the pluripotency gene. Methods : Experimental laboratory studies (in vitro studies) using human-AMSCs which were given hypoxic preconditioning, observed as a immunocytochemistry. Results : The results showed that hypoxic precondition (1% O2) inhibited the senescence process. It can be seen in the lower expression of senescence in hypoxic conditions at P6, P7, P8, P9, P10 compared to normoxic ((p=0,004, p=0,001, p=0,009, p=0,013, p=0,024. There is a significant difference in the senescence expression of each passage in hypoxic and normoxic conditions with the highest expression at P10. In addition, we also observed AMSCs differentiation through the Oct-4 expression. It is showed that Oct-4 expression were higher in hypoxia compared to normoxia on P7, P8, P9, P10 (p=0,009, p=0,009, p=0,030, p=0,0001). Conclusions : Hypoxic preconditioning have the effect of inhibiting the senescence process on Adipose-derived MSCs (AMSCs) or prolonging their life span. The longer life span of AMSCs is also seen by higher cell differentiation potential from increased expression of Oct-4. However, the mechanism of inhibiting the senescence process in hypoxia in stem cells is still remain unknown. Keywords: human-Adipose derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Cultures (h-AMSCs), Hypoxic Preconditioning, Senescence cell, Oct-4.


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