scholarly journals Neuromedin B promotes chondrocyte differentiation of mesenchymal stromal cells via calcineurin and calcium signaling

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Maumus ◽  
Guillaume Fonteneau ◽  
Maxime Ruiz ◽  
Said Assou ◽  
Hassan Boukhaddaoui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Chondrogenic Differentiation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Chondrocyte Phenotype ◽  
Differentiation Factors ◽  
Neuromedin B ◽  
Calcineurin Activity ◽  
Dependent Signaling Pathway

Abstract Background Articular cartilage is a complex tissue with poor healing capacities. Current approaches for cartilage repair based on mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are often disappointing because of the lack of relevant differentiation factors that could drive MSC differentiation towards a stable mature chondrocyte phenotype. Results We used a large-scale transcriptomic approach to identify genes that are modulated at early stages of chondrogenic differentiation using the reference cartilage micropellet model. We identified several modulated genes and selected neuromedin B (NMB) as one of the early and transiently modulated genes. We found that the timely regulated increase of NMB was specific for chondrogenesis and not observed during osteogenesis or adipogenesis. Furthermore, NMB expression levels correlated with the differentiation capacity of MSCs and its inhibition resulted in impaired chondrogenic differentiation indicating that NMB is required for chondrogenesis. We further showed that NMB activated the calcineurin activity through a Ca2+-dependent signaling pathway. Conclusion NMB is a newly described chondroinductive bioactive factor that upregulates the key chondrogenic transcription factor Sox9 through the modulation of Ca2+ signaling pathway and calcineurin activity. Graphical abstract

scholarly journals Neuromedin B Promotes Chondrocyte Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Via Calcineurin and Calcium Signaling

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Maumus ◽  
Guillaume Fonteneau ◽  
Maxime Ruiz ◽  
Said Assou ◽  
Hassan Boukhaddaoui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Chondrogenic Differentiation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Chondrocyte Phenotype ◽  
Differentiation Factors ◽  
Neuromedin B ◽  
Calcineurin Activity ◽  
Dependent Signaling Pathway

Abstract Background: Articular cartilage is a complex tissue with poor healing capacities. Current approaches for cartilage repair based on mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are often disappointing because of the lack of relevant differentiation factors that could drive MSC differentiation towards a stable mature chondrocyte phenotype. Methods: We used a large-scale transcriptomic approach to identify genes that are modulated at early stages of chondrogenic differentiation using the reference cartilage micropellet model. Results: We identified several modulated genes and selected neuromedin B (NMB) as one of the early and transiently modulated genes. We found that the timely regulated increase of NMB was specific for chondrogenesis and not observed during osteogenesis or adipogenesis. Furthermore, NMB expression levels correlated with the differentiation capacity of MSCs and its inhibition resulted in impaired chondrogenic differentiation indicating that NMB is required for chondrogenesis. We further showed that NMB activated the calcineurin activity through a Ca++-dependent signaling pathway. Conclusion: NMB is a newly described chondroinductive bioactive factor that upregulates the key chondrogenic transcription factor Sox9 through the modulation of Ca2+ signaling pathway and calcineurin activity.

scholarly journals Neuromedin B Promotes Chondrocyte Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells via Calcineurin and Calcium Signaling

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Maumus ◽  
Guillaume Fonteneau ◽  
Maxime Ruiz ◽  
Said Assou ◽  
Hassan Boukhaddaoui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Chondrogenic Differentiation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Chondrocyte Phenotype ◽  
Differentiation Factors ◽  
Neuromedin B ◽  
Calcineurin Activity ◽  
Dependent Signaling Pathway

Abstract Background: Articular cartilage is a complex tissue with poor healing capacities. Current approaches for cartilage repair based on mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are often disappointing because of the lack of relevant differentiation factors that could drive MSC differentiation towards a stable mature chondrocyte phenotype. Methods: We used a large-scale transcriptomic approach to identify genes that are modulated at early stages of chondrogenic differentiation using the reference cartilage micropellet model. Results: We identified several modulated genes and selected neuromedin B (NMB) as one of the early and transiently modulated genes. We found that the timely regulated increase of NMB was specific for chondrogenesis and not observed during osteogenesis or adipogenesis. Furthermore, NMB expression levels correlated with the differentiation capacity of MSCs and its inhibition resulted in impaired chondrogenic differentiation indicating that NMB is required for chondrogenesis. We further showed that NMB activated the calcineurin activity through a Ca++-dependent signaling pathway. Conclusion: NMB is a newly described chondroinductive bioactive factor that upregulates the key chondrogenic transcription factor Sox9 through the modulation of Ca2+ signaling pathway and calcineurin activity.

scholarly journals Alterations of mesenchymal stromal cells in cerebrospinal fluid: insights from transcriptomics and an ALS clinical trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley A. Krull ◽  
Deborah O. Setter ◽  
Tania F. Gendron ◽  
Sybil C. L. Hrstka ◽  
Michael J. Polzin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Therapeutic Benefit ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Genes Encoding ◽  
Intrathecal Space

Abstract Background Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have been studied with increasing intensity as clinicians and researchers strive to understand the ability of MSCs to modulate disease progression and promote tissue regeneration. As MSCs are used for diverse applications, it is important to appreciate how specific physiological environments may stimulate changes that alter the phenotype of the cells. One need for neuroregenerative applications is to characterize the spectrum of MSC responses to the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) environment after their injection into the intrathecal space. Mechanistic understanding of cellular biology in response to the CSF environment may predict the ability of MSCs to promote injury repair or provide neuroprotection in neurodegenerative diseases. Methods In this study, we characterized changes in morphology, metabolism, and gene expression occurring in human adipose-derived MSCs cultured in human (hCSF) or artificial CSF (aCSF) as well as examined relevant protein levels in the CSF of subjects treated with MSCs for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Results Our results demonstrated that, under intrathecal-like conditions, MSCs retained their morphology, though they became quiescent. Large-scale transcriptomic analysis of MSCs revealed a distinct gene expression profile for cells cultured in aCSF. The aCSF culture environment induced expression of genes related to angiogenesis and immunomodulation. In addition, MSCs in aCSF expressed genes encoding nutritional growth factors to expression levels at or above those of control cells. Furthermore, we observed a dose-dependent increase in growth factors and immunomodulatory cytokines in CSF from subjects with ALS treated intrathecally with autologous MSCs. Conclusions Overall, our results suggest that MSCs injected into the intrathecal space in ongoing clinical trials remain viable and may provide a therapeutic benefit to patients.

scholarly journals The oncometabolite R-2-hydroxyglutarate dysregulates the differentiation of human mesenchymal stromal cells via inducing DNA hypermethylation

BMC Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lizhen Liu ◽  
Kaimin Hu ◽  
Jingjing Feng ◽  
Huafang Wang ◽  
Shan Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Chondrogenic Differentiation ◽  
Cell Counting ◽  
Human Mscs ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Dna Hypermethylation ◽  
Cartilaginous Tumors

Abstract Background Isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH1/2) gene mutations are the most frequently observed mutations in cartilaginous tumors. The mutant IDH causes elevation in the levels of R-enantiomer of 2-hydroxylglutarate (R-2HG). Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are reasonable precursor cell candidates of cartilaginous tumors. This study aimed to investigate the effect of oncometabolite R-2HG on MSCs. Methods Human bone marrow MSCs treated with or without R-2HG at concentrations 0.1 to 1.5 mM were used for experiments. Cell Counting Kit-8 was used to detect the proliferation of MSCs. To determine the effects of R-2HG on MSC differentiation, cells were cultured in osteogenic, chondrogenic and adipogenic medium. Specific staining approaches were performed and differentiation-related genes were quantified. Furthermore, DNA methylation status was explored by Illumina array-based arrays. Real-time PCR was applied to examine the signaling component mRNAs involved in. Results R-2HG showed no influence on the proliferation of human MSCs. R-2HG blocked osteogenic differentiation, whereas promoted adipogenic differentiation of MSCs in a dose-dependent manner. R-2HG inhibited chondrogenic differentiation of MSCs, but increased the expression of genes related to chondrocyte hypertrophy in a lower concentration (1.0 mM). Moreover, R-2HG induced a pronounced DNA hypermethylation state of MSC. R-2HG also improved promotor methylation of lineage-specific genes during osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation. In addition, R-2HG induced hypermethylation and decreased the mRNA levels of SHH, GLI1and GLI2, indicating Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) signaling inhibition. Conclusions The oncometabolite R-2HG dysregulated the chondrogenic and osteogenic differentiation of MSCs possibly via induction of DNA hypermethylation, improving the role of R-2HG in cartilaginous tumor development.

scholarly journals The effect of culture media on large-scale expansion and characteristic of adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Czapla ◽  
Sybilla Matuszczak ◽  
Klaudia Kulik ◽  
Ewa Wiśniewska ◽  
Ewelina Pilny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Scale Expansion

scholarly journals CD14 dictates differential activation of mesenchymal stromal cells through AKT, NF-κB and P38 signals

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Menghui Jiang ◽  
Tianlin Gao ◽  
Yuansheng Liu ◽  
Xue Cao ◽  
Yanting Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Mrna Level ◽  
Human Mscs ◽  
Differentiation Potential ◽  
Tlr4 Signaling ◽  
Tlr4 Signaling Pathway ◽  
Different Sources

Abstract Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) widely exist in many tissues and have multiple differentiation potential and immunomodulatory capacities. Recently, MSCs have become promising tools for the treatment of various degenerative disorders and autoimmune diseases. The properties of MSCs could be modified in different microenvironments. Thus, it is important to explore the factors controlling MSC function. The presence of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in MSCs was demonstrated according to previous studies. Consistently, we also illustrated the expression of TLRs in both murine and human MSCs, and displayed that the expression patterns of TLRs in MSCs from different sources. Furthermore, we explored the role of TLR and TLR signaling pathway in MSCs. Interestingly, activation of TLR4-induced expression of cytokines and some specific genes in MSCs. However, MSCs retained much lower mRNA level compared with macrophages. We explored the expression of CD14 in MSCs from different sources, which played a vital role in TLR4 signaling pathway, and found that MSCs are almost negative for CD14. Moreover, only partial activation of TLR4 signaling pathway was observed in MSCs, with no activation of AKT, NF-κB and P38. Here, in the study we defined TLR expression, function and activation in MSCs, which is critical for designing MSC-based therapies.

scholarly journals Medium-Intensity Treadmill Exercise Exerts Beneficial Effects on Bone Modeling Through Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal Cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lingli Zhang ◽  
Yu Yuan ◽  
Wei Wu ◽  
Zhongguang Sun ◽  
Le Lei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Treadmill Exercise ◽  
Heterotopic Bone ◽  
Smad Signaling ◽  
Medium Intensity ◽  
Smad Signaling Pathway

As a type of multipotential cells, bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells (BMMSCs) can differentiate into chondrocytes, osteoblasts, and adipocytes under different loading condition or specific microenvironment. Previous studies have shown that BMMSCs and their lineage-differentiated progeny (for example, osteoblasts), and osteocytes are mechanosensitive in bone. The appropriate physical activity and exercise could help attenuate bone loss, effectively stimulate bone formation, increase bone mineral density (BMD), prevent the progression of osteoporosis, and reduce the risk of bone fractures. Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) is originally discovered as a protein with heterotopic bone-inducing activity in the bone matrix that exerts a critical role in multiple stages of bone metabolism. In the present study, the medium-intensity treadmill exercise enhanced bone formation and increased osteocalcin (OCN) and osteopontin (OPN) mRNA expression as well as activation of the BMP-Smad signaling pathway in vivo. In order to investigate the effect of a BMP-Smad signaling pathway, we injected mice with activated enzyme inhibitors (LDN-193189HCL) and subjected the mice to treadmill exercise intervention. LDN-193189HCL attenuated the BMD and bone mass mediated by medium-intensity exercise and BMP-Smad signaling pathway.

scholarly journals Amniotic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Exhibit Preferential Osteogenic and Chondrogenic Differentiation and Enhanced Matrix Production Compared With Adipose Mesenchymal Stromal Cells

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (11) ◽  
pp. 2637-2646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha Topoluk ◽  
Richard Hawkins ◽  
John Tokish ◽  
Jeremy Mercuri
Keyword(s):  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Chondrogenic Differentiation ◽  
Cell Types ◽  
Cell Counting ◽  
Gene Transcript ◽  
Differentiation Potential ◽  
Musculoskeletal Tissue ◽  
Cell Groups ◽  
And Cartilage

Background: Therapeutic efficacy of various mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) types for orthopaedic applications is currently being investigated. While the concept of MSC therapy is well grounded in the basic science of healing and regeneration, little is known about individual MSC populations in terms of their propensity to promote the repair and/or regeneration of specific musculoskeletal tissues. Two promising MSC sources, adipose and amnion, have each demonstrated differentiation and extracellular matrix (ECM) production in the setting of musculoskeletal tissue regeneration. However, no study to date has directly compared the differentiation potential of these 2 MSC populations. Purpose: To compare the ability of human adipose- and amnion-derived MSCs to undergo osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: MSC populations from the human term amnion were quantified and characterized via cell counting, histologic assessment, and flow cytometry. Differentiation of these cells in comparison to commercially purchased human adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (hADSCs) in the presence and absence of differentiation media was evaluated via reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for bone and cartilage gene transcript markers and histology/immunohistochemistry to examine ECM production. Analysis of variance and paired t tests were performed to compare results across all cell groups investigated. Results: The authors confirmed that the human term amnion contains 2 primary cell types demonstrating MSC characteristics—(1) human amniotic epithelial cells (hAECs) and (2) human amniotic mesenchymal stromal cells (hAMSCs)—and each exhibited more than 90% staining for MSC surface markers (CD90, CD105, CD73). Average viable hAEC and hAMSC yields at harvest were 2.3 × 106 ± 3.7 × 105 and 1.6 × 106 ± 4.7 × 105 per milliliter of amnion, respectively. As well, hAECs and hAMSCs demonstrated significantly greater osteocalcin ( P = .025), aggrecan ( P < .0001), and collagen type 2 ( P = .044) gene expression compared with hADSCs, respectively, after culture in differentiation medium. Moreover, both hAECs and hAMSCs produced significantly greater quantities of mineralized ( P < .0001) and cartilaginous ( P = .0004) matrix at earlier time points compared with hADSCs when cultured under identical osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation conditions, respectively. Conclusion: Amnion-derived MSCs demonstrate a greater differentiation potential toward bone and cartilage compared with hADSCs. Clinical Relevance: Amniotic MSCs may be the source of choice in the regenerative treatment of bone or osteochondral musculoskeletal disease. They show significantly higher yields and better differentiation toward these tissues than MSCs derived from adipose.

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