scholarly journals The Combination of Trehalose and Glycerin: An Effective and Non-Toxic Recipe for Clinical Cryopreservation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian-Yu Zhang ◽  
Poh-Ching Tan ◽  
Yun Xie ◽  
Xiao-Jie Zhang ◽  
Pei-Qi Zhang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) promote tissue regeneration and repair. Cryoprotective agents (CPA) protect cells from cryodamage in the process of cryopreservation. Safe and efficient cryopreservation of ADSCs is critical in the clinical application of cell-based therapy. However, most CPAs contain toxic concentrations limiting the possibility of their clinical application. Objective: The aim of this study is to develop a non-toxic xeno-free CPA for ADSCs to achieve high-efficiency and low-risk cryopreservation. Methods: We explored the most efficient concentrations in different concentrations of trehalose (0.3M, 0.6M, 1.0M, and 1.25M) and glycerol (10%, 20%, 30% v/v); then evaluated the outcome of the combination of trehalose and glycerol in ADSC cryopreservation, compared to the commonly used CPA, DMSO (10%) + FBS (90%). All samples were slowly freezed and stored in liquid nitrox for 30 days. The effectiveness was evaluated by the cell viability, proliferation, migration and multi-potential differentiation of ADSCs after thawing. Results: Compared to the CPAs with single reagent, 1.0M Tre + 20%Gly group showed significantly higher efficiency in preserving ADSCs activities after thawing, with better outcome in both cell viability and proliferating capacity. Compared to 10%DMSO+90%FBS, ADSCs preserved in 1.0M Tre + 20%Gly group showed similar cell viability, surface markers and multi-potential differentiation but significantly higher migration capability, indicating that better cell function preservation can be achieved by 1.0M Tre + 20%Gly. Conclusions: 1.0M Tre + 20%Gly can preserve ADSCs with high migration capability and cell viability compared to 10%DMSO+90%FBS and maintain similar stemness and multi-potential differentiation as fresh cells. Our results demonstrate that 1.0M Tre + 20%Gly can achieve highly efficient cryopreservation of ADSCs and is suitable for clinical applications.

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian-Yu Zhang ◽  
Poh-Ching Tan ◽  
Yun Xie ◽  
Xiao-Jie Zhang ◽  
Pei-Qi Zhang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) promote tissue regeneration and repair. Cryoprotective agents (CPAs) protect cells from cryodamage during cryopreservation. Safe and efficient cryopreservation of ADSCs is critical for cell-based therapy in clinical applications. However, most CPAs are used at toxic concentrations, limiting their clinical application. Objective The aim of this study is to develop a non-toxic xeno-free novel CPA aiming at achieving high-efficiency and low-risk ADSC cryopreservation. Methods We explored different concentrations of trehalose (0.3 M, 0.6 M, 1.0 M, and 1.25 M) and glycerol (10%, 20%, and 30% v/v) for optimization and evaluated and compared the outcomes of ADSCs cryopreservation between a combination of trehalose and glycerol and the commonly used CPA DMSO (10%) + FBS (90%). All samples were slowly frozen and stored in liquid nitrogen for 30 days. The effectiveness was evaluated by the viability, proliferation, migration, and multi-potential differentiation of the ADSCs after thawing. Results Compared with the groups treated with individual reagents, the 1.0 M trehalose (Tre) + 20% glycerol (Gly) group showed significantly higher efficiency in preserving ADSC activities after thawing, with better outcomes in both cell viability and proliferation capacity. Compared with the 10% DMSO + 90% FBS treatment, the ADSCs preserved in 1.0 M Tre + 20% Gly showed similar cell viability, surface markers, and multi-potential differentiation but a significantly higher migration capability. The results indicated that cell function preservation can be improved by 1.0 M Tre + 20% Gly. Conclusions The 1.0 M Tre + 20% Gly treatment preserved ADSCs with a higher migration capability than 10% DMSO + 90% FBS and with viability higher than that with trehalose or glycerol alone but similar to that with 10% DMSO + 90% FBS and fresh cells. Moreover, the new CPA achieves stemness and multi-potential differentiation similar to those in fresh cells. Our results demonstrate that 1.0 M Tre + 20% Gly can more efficiently cryopreserve ADSCs and is a non-toxic CPA that may be suitable for clinical applications.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian-Yu Zhang ◽  
Poh-Ching Tan ◽  
Yun Xie ◽  
Xiao-Jie Zhang ◽  
Pei-Qi Zhang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) promote tissue regeneration and repair. Cryoprotective agents (CPAs) protect cells from cryodamage during cryopreservation. Safe and efficient cryopreservation of ADSCs is critical for cell-based therapy in clinical applications. However, most CPAs are used at toxic concentrations, limiting their clinical application. Objective: The aim of this study is to develop a non-toxic xeno-free novel CPA aiming at achieving high-efficiency and low-risk ADSC cryopreservation.Methods: We explored different concentrations of trehalose (0.3 M, 0.6 M, 1.0 M, and 1.25 M) and glycerol (10%, 20%, and 30% v/v) for optimization and evaluated and compared the outcomes of ADSCs cryopreservation between a combination of trehalose and glycerol and the commonly used CPA DMSO (10%) + FBS (90%). All samples were slowly frozen and stored in liquid nitrogen for 30 days. The effectiveness was evaluated by the viability, proliferation, migration and multi-potential differentiation of the ADSCs after thawing. Results: Compared with the groups treated with individual reagents, the 1.0 M Tre + 20% Gly group showed significantly higher efficiency in preserving ADSC activities after thawing, with better outcomes in both cell viability and proliferation capacity. Compared with the 10% DMSO + 90% FBS treatment, the ADSCs preserved in 1.0 M Tre + 20% Gly showed similar cell viability, surface markers and multi-potential differentiation but a significantly higher migration capability. The results indicated that cell function preservation can be improved by 1.0 M Tre + 20% Gly. Conclusions: The 1.0 M Tre + 20% Gly treatment preserved ADSCs with a higher migration capability than 10% DMSO + 90% FBS and with viability higher than that with trehalose or glycerol alone but similar to that with 10% DMSO + 90% FBS and fresh cells. Moreover, the new CPA achieves stemness and multi-potential differentiation similar to those in fresh cells. Our results demonstrate that 1.0 M Tre + 20% Gly can more efficiently cryopreserve ADSCs and is a non-toxic CPA that may be suitable for clinical applications.


2013 ◽  
Vol 114 (5) ◽  
pp. 647-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chung-Hwan Chen ◽  
Yi-Shan Lin ◽  
Yin-Chih Fu ◽  
Chih-Kuang Wang ◽  
Shun-Cheng Wu ◽  
...  

We tested the hypothesis that electromagnetic field (EMF) stimulation enhances chondrogenesis in human adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) in a chondrogenic microenvironment. A two-dimensional hyaluronan (HA)-coated well (2D-HA) and a three-dimensional pellet culture system (3D-pellet) were used as chondrogenic microenvironments. The ADSCs were cultured in 2D-HA or 3D-pellet, and then treated with clinical-use pulse electromagnetic field (PEMF) or the innovative single-pulse electromagnetic field (SPEMF) stimulation. The cytotoxicity, cell viability, and chondrogenic and osteogenic differentiations were analyzed after PEMF or SPEMF treatment. The modules of PEMF and SPEMF stimulations used in this study did not cause cytotoxicity or alter cell viability in ADSCs. Both PEMF and SPEMF enhanced the chondrogenic gene expression (SOX-9, collagen type II, and aggrecan) of ADSCs cultured in 2D-HA and 3D-pellet. The expressions of bone matrix genes (osteocalcin and collagen type I) of ADSCs were not changed after SPEMF treatment in 2D-HA and 3D-pellet; however, they were enhanced by PEMF treatment. Both PEMF and SPEMF increased the cartilaginous matrix (sulfated glycosaminoglycan) deposition of ADSCs. However, PEMF treatment also increased mineralization of ADSCs, but SPEMF treatment did not. Both PEMF and SPEMF enhanced chondrogenic differentiation of ADSCs cultured in a chondrogenic microenvironment. SPEMF treatment enhanced ADSC chondrogenesis, but not osteogenesis, when the cells were cultured in a chondrogenic microenvironment. However, PEMF enhanced both osteogenesis and chondrogenesis under the same conditions. Thus the combination of a chondrogenic microenvironment with SPEMF stimulation can promote chondrogenic differentiation of ADSCs and may be applicable to articular cartilage tissue engineering.


Cancers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jui-Hua Lu ◽  
Bou-Yue Peng ◽  
Chun-Chao Chang ◽  
Navneet Dubey ◽  
Wen-Cheng Lo ◽  
...  

Cancer is a leading cause of mortality and a major public health problem worldwide. For biological therapy against cancer, we previously developed a unique immunotherapeutic platform by combining mesenchymal stem cells with an antigen-specific protein vaccine. However, this system possesses a few limitations, such as improperly immortalized mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) along with transfected oncogenic antigens in them. To overcome the limitations of this platform for future clinical application, we freshly prepared primary adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and modified the E7’ antigen (E7’) as a non-oncogenic protein. Either subcutaneously co-inoculated with cancer cells or systemically administered after tumor growth, ADSC labeled with enhanced green fluorescent protein (eGFP) and combined with modified E7’ (ADSC-E7’-eGFP) cells showed significant antitumor activity when combined with the protein vaccine in both colon and lung cancer in mice. Specifically, this combined therapy inhibited tumor through inducing cell apoptosis. The significantly reduced endothelial cell markers, CD31 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), indicated strongly inhibited tumor angiogenesis. The activated immune system was demonstrated through the response of CD4+ T and natural killer (NK) cells, and a notable antitumor activity might be contributed by CD8+ T cells. Conclusively, these evidences imply that this promising immunotherapeutic platform might be a potential candidate for the future clinical application against cancer.


2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 1333-1343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga DelaRosa ◽  
Beatriz Sánchez-Correa ◽  
Sara Morgado ◽  
Cristina Ramírez ◽  
Borja del Río ◽  
...  

2008 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 538-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bret M. Schipper ◽  
Kacey G. Marra ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Albert D. Donnenberg ◽  
J Peter Rubin

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Meng-Xue Xu ◽  
Li-Ping Liu ◽  
Yu-Mei Li ◽  
Yun-Wen Zheng

As a standard clinical treatment, platelet transfusion has been employed to prevent hemorrhage in patients with thrombocytopenia or platelet dysfunctions. Platelets also show therapeutic potential for aiding liver regeneration and bone healing and regeneration and for treating dermatological conditions. However, the supply of platelets rarely meets the rising clinical demand. Other issues, including short shelf life, strict storage temperature, and allogeneic immunity caused by frequent platelet transfusions, have become serious challenges that require the development of high-yielding alternative sources of platelets. Human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) are an unlimited substitution source for regenerative medicine, and patient-derived iPSCs can provide novel research models to explore the pathogenesis of some diseases. Many studies have focused on establishing and modifying protocols for generating functional induced platelets (iPlatelets) from hPSCs. To reach high efficiency production and eliminate the exogenous antigens, media supplements and matrix have been optimized. In addition, the introduction of some critical transgenes, such as c-MYC, BMI1, and BCL-XL, can also significantly increase hPSC-derived platelet production; however, this may pose some safety concerns. Furthermore, many novel culture systems have been developed to scale up the production of iPlatelets, including 2D flow systems, 3D rotary systems, and vertical reciprocal motion liquid culture bioreactors. The development of new gene-editing techniques, such as CRISPR/Cas9, can be used to solve allogeneic immunity of platelet transfusions by knocking out the expression of B2M. Additionally, the functions of iPlatelets were also evaluated from multiple aspects, including but not limited to morphology, structure, cytoskeletal organization, granule content, DNA content, and gene expression. Although the production and functions of iPlatelets are close to meeting clinical application requirements in both quantity and quality, there is still a long way to go for their large-scale production and clinical application. Here, we summarize the diverse methods of platelet production and update the progresses of iPlatelets. Furthermore, we highlight recent advances in our understanding of key transcription factors or molecules that determine the platelet differentiation direction.


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