scholarly journals Identification of Angiogenic Cargo in Extracellular Vesicles Secreted from Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells and Induction of Angiogenesis In Vitro and In Vivo

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 495
Author(s):  
Prakash Gangadaran ◽  
Ramya Lakshmi Rajendran ◽  
Ji Min Oh ◽  
Eun Jung Oh ◽  
Chae Moon Hong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Blood Vessels ◽  
Extracellular Vesicles ◽  
Human Adipose Tissue ◽  
Antibody Array ◽  
Angiogenic Proteins

Angiogenesis is defined as the generation of new blood vessels or the sprouting of endothelial cells from a pre-existing vascular network. Angiogenesis occurs during the growth and development of an organism, the response of organs or tissues to injury, and during cancer development and progression. The majority of studies on stem-cell-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) have used cell lines, and have primarily focused on well-known solitary proteins. Here, we isolated stem cells from human adipose tissue (ADSCs), and we isolated EVs from them (ADSC-EVs). The ADSC-EVs were characterised and 20 angiogenic proteins were analysed using an angiogenic antibody array. Furthermore, we analysed the ability of ADSC-EVs to induce angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. ADSC-EVs were positive for CD81 and negative for GM130, calnexin, and cytochrome-C. ADSC-EVs showed typical EV spherical morphology and were ~200 nm in size. ADSC-EVs were found to contain angiogenic proteins as cargo, among which interleukin 8 (IL-8) was the most abundant, followed by chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 2 (CCL2), a tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1 (TIMP-1), TIMP-2, and vascular endothelial growth factor-D (VEGF-D). ADSC-EVs treatment increased the proliferation, migration, total vessel length, total number of junctions, and junction density of endothelial cells in vitro. The results of an in vivo Matrigel plug assay revealed that ADSC-EVs induced more blood vessels in the Matrigel compared with the control. These results demonstrate that ADSC-EVs contain angiogenic proteins as cargo and promote angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. Therefore, ADSC-EVs have potential for therapeutic use in ischaemia.

Hepatocyte differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells from human adipose tissue in vitro promotes hepatic integration in vivo

Gut ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 570-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Aurich ◽  
M Sgodda ◽  
P Kaltwasser ◽  
M Vetter ◽  
A Weise ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Human Adipose Tissue ◽  
Hepatocyte Differentiation ◽  
Adipose Tissue In Vitro

scholarly journals Hypoxia Inducible Factor-1α Overexpression Enhances the Efficacy of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Extracellular Vesicles for Cardiac Repair After Myocardial Infarction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingjie Wang ◽  
Le Zhang ◽  
Zhiqin Sun ◽  
Boyu Chi ◽  
Ailin Zou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Cardiac Function ◽  
Extracellular Vesicles ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Hypoxia Inducible Factor ◽  
Sprague Dawley

Abstract Aims Naturally secreted extracellular vesicles (EVs) play important roles in stem-mediated cardioprotection. This study aimed to investigate the cardioprotective function and underlying mechanisms of EVs derived from HIF-1a engineered mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in a rat model of AMI.Methods and Results EVs isolated from HIF-1a engineered MSCs (HIF-1a-EVs) and control MSCs (MSCs-EVs) were prepared. In in vitro experiments, the EVs were incubated with cardiomyocytes and endothelial cells exposed to hypoxia and serum deprivation (H/SD); in in vivo experiments, the EVs were injected in the acutely infarcted hearts of Sprague-Dawley rats. Compared with MSCs-EVs, HIF-1a-EVs significantly inhibited the apoptosis of cardiomyocytes and enhanced angiogenesis of endothelial cells; meanwhile, HIF-1a-EVs also significantly shrunk fibrotic area and strengthened cardiac function in infarcted rats. After treatment with EVs/RGD-biotin hydrogels, we observed longer retention, higher stability in HIF-1a-EVs, and stronger cardiac function in the rats. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) displayed that miRNA-221-3p was highly expressed in HIF-1a-EVs. After miR-221-3p was inhibited in HIF-1a-EVs, the biological effects of HIF-1a EVs on apoptosis and angiogenesis were attenuated.Conclusion EVs released by MSCs with HIF-1a overexpression can promote the angiogenesis of endothelial cells and the apoptosis of cardiomyocytes via upregulating the expression of miR-221-3p. RGD hydrogels can enhance the therapeutic efficacy of HIF-1a engineered MSC-derived EVs.

scholarly journals Development and Application of Endothelial Cells Derived From Pluripotent Stem Cells in Microphysiological Systems Models

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Crystal C. Kennedy ◽  
Erin E. Brown ◽  
Nadia O. Abutaleb ◽  
George A. Truskey
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Blood Vessels ◽  
Pluripotent Stem Cells ◽  
The Body ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
Temporal Waveform ◽  
Induced Pluripotent

The vascular endothelium is present in all organs and blood vessels, facilitates the exchange of nutrients and waste throughout different organ systems in the body, and sets the tone for healthy vessel function. Mechanosensitive in nature, the endothelium responds to the magnitude and temporal waveform of shear stress in the vessels. Endothelial dysfunction can lead to atherosclerosis and other diseases. Modeling endothelial function and dysfunction in organ systems in vitro, such as the blood–brain barrier and tissue-engineered blood vessels, requires sourcing endothelial cells (ECs) for these biomedical engineering applications. It can be difficult to source primary, easily renewable ECs that possess the function or dysfunction in question. In contrast, human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) can be sourced from donors of interest and renewed almost indefinitely. In this review, we highlight how knowledge of vascular EC development in vivo is used to differentiate induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) into ECs. We then describe how iPSC-derived ECs are being used currently in in vitro models of organ function and disease and in vivo applications.

Effect of MicroRNA-20a on Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 208 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 148-157
Author(s):  
Tao Luo ◽  
Xueqin Yang ◽  
Yan Sun ◽  
Xinqi Huang ◽  
Ling Zou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Fluorescent Protein ◽  
Mrna Level ◽  
Human Adipose Tissue ◽  
Associated Proteins ◽  
Green Fluorescent

Osteogenic differentiation of human adipose tissue-derived stem cells (hASCs) is a complex process that is regulated by multiple factors, including microRNAs (miRNAs). The miRNA miR-20a was shown to promote bone formation from bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. However, the role of miR-20a in osteogenic differentiation of hASCs remains unclear. In this study, we systematically evaluated the function of miR-20a in regulating hASC osteogenesis in vitro. hASCs were transduced with miR-20a-overexpressing and miR-20a-sponge lentiviral vectors, with green fluorescent protein (GFP) as a control. The results showed that miR-20a transcription was upregulated after hASC mineralization. Compared with the miR-20a-sponge, GFP, and hASC groups, the miR-20a-overexpressing group showed higher alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity on days 7 and 14. Moreover, the mRNA level of ALP increased significantly in the miR-20a-overexpressing group on day 14. Furthermore, the protein of the target gene PPARγ was decreased, and the osteogenic differentiation-associated proteins ALP, osteocalcin, and RUNX2 were upregulated. hASCs anchored to HA/β-TCP revealed a healthy polygonal morphology and developed cytoplasmic extensions. miR-20a promoted osteogenic differentiation of the cell scaffold. Taken together, these data ­confirm that miRNA-20a promotes the osteogenesis of hASCs in vitro, and its essential role in vivo needs further ­investigation.

Human adipose tissue-derived multipotent stem cells differentiate in vitro and in vivo into osteocyte-like cells

2007 ◽  
Vol 361 (2) ◽  
pp. 342-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Elabd ◽  
Chiara Chiellini ◽  
Ali Massoudi ◽  
Olivia Cochet ◽  
Laure-Emmanuelle Zaragosi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Human Adipose Tissue ◽  
Multipotent Stem Cells

Abstract 1281: Human Adipose Tissue-derived Stem Cells Potently Preserve Cardiac Function Resulting From Permanently Induced Myocardial Ischemia

Circulation ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 116 (suppl_16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liying Cai ◽  
Brian H Johnstone ◽  
Todd G Cook ◽  
Keith L March
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Cardiac Function ◽  
Heart Function ◽  
Human Adipose Tissue ◽  
Functional Improvement ◽  
Saline Control ◽  
Control Group

Background The use of stem cells has gained much interest as a potential therapeutic approach for repair of damage caused by a variety of cardiac insults. We and others have demonstrated the ability of pluripotent adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs), to promote repair in ischemic skeletal tissues. Here we demonstrate that ASCs also stimulate a robust functional improvement following acute myocardial infarction (MI) in rats. Methods and Results ASCs were harvested from human subcutaneous adipose tissue. ASCs were characterized in vitro before in vivo testing. Growth and metabolic activity of human microvascular endothelial cells (HMVEC) cultured in growth-factor deficient minimal medium (MM) increased 1.7-fold when supplemented with a 1:1 mixture of ASC CM ( p <0.01). Sprout formation by HMVECs and migration of endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) was enhanced by 2.1 and 2.0-fold, repectively, when ASC CM was added to MM ( p <0.01). Following demonstration of potency in vitro, the ASCs were evaluated for the ability to protect and rescue ischemic myocardium in an athymic nude rat following permanent ligation of the proximal LAD region. Immediately after ligation 10 6 ASCs in 100 μl saline or carrier alone was injected into 2 sites of the peri-infarct region, then at 4 and 28 d heart function was evaluated echocardiography using a Visualsonics Vivo770. ASC-treated rats consistently exhibited better cardiac function at 1 month compared to the saline control group. LV ejection fraction of the ASC group was 56 ± 7% (mean ± SEM) vs 37 ± 3% for the control (p<0.04). Fractional shortening was 32 ± 5% (ASC) vs 19 ± 2% (p<0.04). LV volumes both at end-diastolic and end-systolic stages were lower in ASC group (311 ± 17 μl and 139 ± 21 μl, respectively) than saline group (391 ± 30 μl and 249 ± 27 μl) (p<0.03). Anterior wall thinning was attenuated in ASC group (1.6 ± .08 mm vs 1.2 ± .2, at end-diastole, p<0.03). Post-mortem histological analysis demonstrated that ASC treated hearts had lower fibrosis (26 ± 6% vs 34 ± 6%; p<0.05). Conclusion We have demonstrated that ASCs have great potential as a cell therapy to preserve heart function following ischemic insult. Given the abundant source of ASCs, therapies with these cells have a higher potential for widespread adoption compared to more rare cell types.

scholarly journals Long-Term Severe In Vitro Hypoxia Exposure Enhances the Vascularization Potential of Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction Cell Engineered Tissues

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (15) ◽  
pp. 7920
Author(s):  
Myroslava Mytsyk ◽  
Giulia Cerino ◽  
Gregory Reid ◽  
Laia Gili Sole ◽  
Friedrich S. Eckstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Stromal Vascular Fraction ◽  
Human Adipose Tissue ◽  
Bioreactor Culture ◽  
Proliferating Cells ◽  
Angiogenic Potential ◽  
Engineered Tissues

The therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSC) for treating cardiac ischemia strongly depends on their paracrine-mediated effects and their engraftment capacity in a hostile environment such as the infarcted myocardium. Adipose tissue-derived stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells are a mixed population composed mainly of MSC and vascular cells, well known for their high angiogenic potential. A previous study showed that the angiogenic potential of SVF cells was further increased following their in vitro organization in an engineered tissue (patch) after perfusion-based bioreactor culture. This study aimed to investigate the possible changes in the cellular SVF composition, in vivo angiogenic potential, as well as engraftment capability upon in vitro culture in harsh hypoxia conditions. This mimics the possible delayed vascularization of the patch upon implantation in a low perfused myocardium. To this purpose, human SVF cells were seeded on a collagen sponge, cultured for 5 days in a perfusion-based bioreactor under normoxia or hypoxia (21% and <1% of oxygen tension, respectively) and subcutaneously implanted in nude rats for 3 and 28 days. Compared to ambient condition culture, hypoxic tension did not alter the SVF composition in vitro, showing similar numbers of MSC as well as endothelial and mural cells. Nevertheless, in vitro hypoxic culture significantly increased the release of vascular endothelial growth factor (p < 0.001) and the number of proliferating cells (p < 0.00001). Moreover, compared to ambient oxygen culture, exposure to hypoxia significantly enhanced the vessel length density in the engineered tissues following 28 days of implantation. The number of human cells and human proliferating cells in hypoxia-cultured constructs was also significantly increased after 3 and 28 days in vivo, compared to normoxia. These findings show that a possible in vivo delay in oxygen supply might not impair the vascularization potential of SVF- patches, which qualifies them for evaluation in a myocardial ischemia model.

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