scholarly journals Downregulation of Long Noncoding RNA MIAT in the Retina of Diabetic Rats with Tail-vein Injection of Human Umbilical-cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 591-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuan Yu ◽  
Kun Yang ◽  
Xuxia Meng ◽  
Bowen Cao ◽  
Fenglei Wang
Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 4578-4578
Author(s):  
Lian Ma ◽  
Hongwu Wang ◽  
Hongyan He ◽  
Limin Lin ◽  
Weizhong Li ◽  
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Abstract Abstract 4578 Introduction Islet transplantation is an effective way of reversing type 1 diabetes. However, islet transplantation has been hampered by problems, such as immune rejection, and the scarcity of donor islets. Human Umbilical Cord Wharton's Jelly-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (huMSCs), which can be differentiated into insulin-producing cells could provide a source of cells for transplant. Methods Vitro Research We isolated and cultured huMSCs, and induced huMSCs differentiated into insulin-producing cells in the condition of islet cells grows. The morphology of huMSCs after induction were monitored by under inversion phase contrast microscope?GImmunocytochemical methods were used to detect the insulin and glucagon protein, and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) method was used to detect Human insulin gene and PDX-1 gene. Dithizon-stained was used to detect zinc hydronium and radio-immunity was used to detect insulin level of culture supernatant.Vivo Research huMSCs were transplanted into the body of diabetic rats through vena caudalis, and then we observed the change of blood glucose?Abody weight ?Aserum insulin levels and survival ratio in STZ-induced diabetic rats. We detected human insulin by immunohistochemistry and RT-PCR. HE stain was used to detect the morphological changes of rat's pancreatic island. Results Vitro Research The morphology of huMSCs under medicine induction gradually changed from fibroblast to round and some of then had the tend of forming clusters.?GThe result of immunocytochemical showed that the expression of human insulin and glucagon was positive after treatment with medicine?GhuMSCs induced by medicine can express insulin and PDX-1 gene by RT-PCR?GDithizon stain show that the cytoplasm of huMSCs after induction were stained in Brownish red color?Gthe results of radio-immunity manifested that the insulin quantity secreted by medicine induction were significant differences compared with control group(t??6.183,P<0.05). Vivo Research When transplanted into Streptozotocin(STZ)-treated diabetics rats, huMSCs can decreased blood glucose, increased body weight and survival ratio in diabetic rats?GAfter being transplanted for one month, we discovered that it can be planted into rat's pancreas and liver by Hoechst33258?Gimmunohistochemistry and RT-PCR show that the pancreas of rat can express human insulin?Gthe morphology of rats' pancreatic island was repaired obviously if compared with diabetic rats before the transplantation through HE-stain. Conclusion huMSCs can be differentiated into insulin-producing cells in vitro or in vivo. Therefore, huMSCs have the potential to become an excellent candidate in β cell replacement therapy of diabetes. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Fu ◽  
Zhao-Hui Gu ◽  
Yue-Ling Zhang ◽  
Xiao-Ying Wen ◽  
Na Yang

Abstract Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a highly specific condition affecting the microvasculature that is the leading cause of visual impairment in working-age people in developed countries. The ability of intravitreal administration of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to repair the retinal vasculature and neurons of the inner retina in DR has been explored. It was recently revealed that exosomes are primarily responsible for the therapeutic effects of MSCs; therefore, intravitreal injection of these vesicles appears to be a better option for treatment of retinal injury, and there is evidence that hypoxic conditions can promote exosome release from MSCs. Here we investigated the effect of intravitreal injection of hypoxia-induced human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell exosomes (hypo-hucMSC-Exs) on the retinal microvasculature in rats with DR. We also assessed whether hypo-hucMSC-Exs exhibited greater effects on DR than exosomes from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells not exposed to hypoxia (hucMSC-Exs). Exosomes were isolated from MSCs cultured under normoxic and hypoxic culture conditions. Transmission electron microscope, nanoparticle tracking, and western blot analyses were applied to characterize hucMSC-Exs. Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats were used as a model for DR. Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) was conducted to evaluate retinal microvasculature changes in vivo at 4, 8, and 12 weeks following intravitreal injection of exosomes. No significant changes were observed in the control rats without DR receiving intravitreal phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) injection throughout the study. Control model rats receiving PBS injections developed DR characterized by retinal microvascular changes, including tortuous vessels, massive microaneurysms, and late leakage of fluorescein dye was, which were visualized using FFA. These changes were ameliorated in diabetic rats treated with hucMSC-Exs. Further, injection of hypo-hucMSC-Exs remarkably reduced the extent of microvasculature lesions compared with hucMSC-Exs. These findings suggest that intravitreal injection of hucMSC-Exs can prevent diabetes-induced microvasculature lesions and that hypo-hucMSC-Exs can enhance this effect and have potential for application in DR prevention and treatment.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-li Kan ◽  
Xing-hua Pan ◽  
Jing Zhao ◽  
Jie He ◽  
Xue-min Cai ◽  
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Abstract A model of allergic rhinitis (AR) in BALB/c mice was established and evaluated to provide experimental subjects for further research. Preparation of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs), including isolation, expansion culture, passaging, cryopreservation, and preparation of cell suspensions, provided materials for experimental research and clinical treatment. The mouse AR model was established by ovalbumin (OVA) intraperitoneal injection and the nasal stimulation induction method, and the model had a good effect and high repeatability. GFP-labeled hUCMSCs had good effects and were stable cells that could be used for tracking in animals. Transplantation of hUCMSCs by intraperitoneal and tail vein injections had a specific effect on the AR model of mice, and tail vein injection had a better effect. Tracking of hUCMSCs in vivo showed that the three groups of mice had the greatest number of hUCMSCs in the nose at week 2. The mouse AR model was used to evaluate the efficacy of hUCMSC transplantation via multiple methods for AR. The distribution of hUCMSCs in vivo was tracked by detecting green fluorescent protein (GFP), and the treatment mechanism of hUCMSCs was elucidated. This study provides technical methods and a theoretical basis for the clinical application of hUCMSCs.


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