Osteogenic proliferation and differentiation of canine bone marrow and adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stromal cells and the influence of hypoxia

The aim of this study was to compare the osteogenic and proliferative potential of canine mesenchymal stromal cells (cMSCs) derived from bone marrow (BM-cMSCs) and adipose tissue (AT-cMSCs). Proliferation potential was determined under varying oxygen tensions (1%, 5%, and 21% O(2)). Effects of reduced oxygen levels on the osteogenic differentiation of AT-cMSCs were also investigated. AT-cMSCs proliferated at a significantly faster rate than BM-cMSCs, although both cell types showed robust osteogenic differentiation. Culture in 5% and 1% O(2) impaired proliferation in cMSC from both sources and osteogenic differentiation in AT-cMSCs. Our data suggests that AT-cMSCs might be more suitable for use in a clinical situation, where large cell numbers are required for bone repair, due to their rapid proliferation combined with robust osteogenic potential. Our data also suggests that the inhibitory effects of hypoxia on both cell proliferation and differentiation should be considered when using MSCs in a potentially hypoxic environment such as a fracture site.     

姜黄素对猪脂肪间充质干细胞脂肪合成和分解相关基因mRNA表达的影响

为了探讨姜黄素对猪脂肪间充质干细胞脂肪合成和分解相关基因mRNA表达的影响,从断奶仔猪皮下脂肪分离得到间充质干细胞,增殖培养,诱导分化,并在分化的同时进行姜黄素处理。试验分对照组(诱导分化液+姜黄素溶解试剂DMSO)和处理组(诱导分化液+10μmol/L姜黄素),分化48 h后收集细胞,进行后续检测。结果表明:10μmol/L姜黄素处理能显著降低猪脂肪细胞甘油三酯的含量,而对细胞增殖能力没有明显影响。荧光定量PCR结果显示,脂肪分化过程中的两个重要转录因子过氧化物酶增殖物激活受体-γ(PPAR-γ)和CCAAT增强子结合蛋白-β(C/EBP-β),脂肪合成过程中两个关键酶脂肪酸合成酶(FAS)和乙酰辅酶A羧化酶(ACC)mRNA表达在10μmol/L姜黄素处理组均显著下降,而脂肪分解基因激素敏感脂肪酶(HSL)和脂肪组织三酰甘油水解酶(ATGL)mRNA表达以及酶活在10μmol/L姜黄素处理组均显著升高。结果提示姜黄素降低猪脂肪间充质干细胞脂肪沉积,有可能是通过抑制脂肪合成和增强脂肪分解两个过程来实现的,为姜黄素作为减少猪脂肪沉积的饲料添加剂的应用提供了理论支持。     

Growth and differentiation characteristics of equine mesenchymal stromal cells derived from different sources

Multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are a promising therapeutic tool for the treatment of equine tendon and other musculoskeletal injuries. While bone marrow is considered the ‘gold standard’ source of these cells, various other tissues contain MSCs with potentially useful features. The aim of this study was to compare clinically relevant characteristics of MSCs derived from bone marrow, umbilical cord blood and tissue and from adipose tissue and tendon. Cell yield, proliferation, migration, tendon marker expression and differentiation into adipocytes, chondrocytes and osteoblasts was assessed, quantified and compared.MSC numbers obtained from adipose, tendon or umbilical cord tissues were 222-fold higher than those obtained from bone marrow or cord blood. Cells derived from tendon and adipose tissues exhibited most rapid proliferation. Osteogenic differentiation was most prominent in MSCs derived from bone marrow, and was weak in MSCs derived from umbilical cord blood and tissue. In contrast, the highest levels of chondrogenic differentiation were observed in MSCs derived from these sources. Collagen 1A2 expression was highest in adipose- and tendon-derived MSCs, while scleraxis expression was highest in cord blood- and in tendon-derived MSCs. The findings indicate that MSCs from different sources display significantly diverse properties that may impact on their therapeutic application.     

不同代次大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞和脂肪间充质干细胞成骨分化比较

本研究旨在观察不同代次骨髓间充质干细胞(BMSCs)和脂肪间充质干细胞(ADSCs)体外培养的生长特点和体外诱导成骨能力。通过密度梯度离心和贴壁培养法分离培养大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞和脂肪间充质干细胞,用含地塞米松、抗坏血酸、β-甘油磷酸钠的培养液定向诱导传代细胞向成骨细胞分化,并利用茜素红染色、碱性磷酸酶染色及PCR方法检测成骨细胞。结果表明骨髓及脂肪间充质干细胞呈成纤维细胞样生长,增殖能力强,生长迅速。第5、10、15、20代BMSCs及ADSCs经诱导培养后茜素红染色呈阳性并且出现"矿化"、碱性磷酸酶活性强,随着细胞代次的递增,诱导后细胞碱性磷酸酶活性呈递减趋势;诱导后的两类细胞传代后细胞仍能继续分化,并形成正常的"矿化"结节,且碱性磷酸酶染色均弱于初次诱导。结果提示,BMSCs及ADSCs易于分离培养及体外扩增,诱导条件下成骨能力强且成骨细胞传代培养仍具有成骨能力,适合作为再生医学骨组织工程的种子细胞。     

Isolation,proliferation and characterization of endometrial canine stem cells

In the last decade, progenitor cells isolated from dissociated endometrial tissue have been the subject of many studies in several animal species. Recently, endometrial cells showing characteristics of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) have been demonstrated in human, pig and cow uterine tissue samples. The aim of this study was the isolation and characterization of stromal cells from the endometrium of healthy bitches, a tissue that after elective surgery is routinely discarded. Multipotent stromal cells could be isolated from all bitches enrolled in the study (n = 7). The multipotency of cells was demonstrated by their capacity to differentiate into adipocytic, osteocytic and chondrocytic lineages. Clonogenicity and cell proliferation ability were also tested. Furthermore, gene expression analysis by RT‐PCR was used to compare the expression of a set of genes (CD44, CD29, CD34, CD45, CD90, CD13, CD133, CD73, CD31 CD105, Oct4) with adipose tissue‐derived MSC. Stromal cells isolated from uterine endometrium showed similar morphology, ability of subculture and plasticity, and also expressed a panel of genes comparable with adipose tissue‐derived MSC. These data suggest that endometrial stromal cells fulfil the basic criteria proposed by the “Mesenchymal and Tissue Stem Cell Committee of the International Society for Cellular Therapy” for the identification of mesenchymal stem cells. Although endometrial mesenchymal stem cells (EnMSC) showed a lower replicative ability in comparison with adipose tissue‐derived MSC, they could be considered a cell therapeutic agent alternative to adipose tissue or bone marrow‐derived MSC in dog.     

妊娠中期猪胎儿神经干细胞分离培养及分化

从妊娠中期猪胎儿(胎龄60 d)脑组织分离培养神经干细胞并诱导其贴壁分化,采用RT-PCR技术检测干细胞及其分化细胞的表面标志.结果显示,神经干细胞中DCX、Hes1、Oct4、CD-90、Nanog、Sox2和Nestin表达阳性;体外诱导的神经干细胞可以分化为星形胶质细胞(表达GFAP)、少突胶质细胞(表达GalC)和神经元细胞(表达NF、NSE和MAP2).结果表明,从妊娠中期猪胎儿脑组织可以分离神经干细胞,神经干细胞具有自我更新和分化潜能.     

Further insights into the characterization of equine adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells

Adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) represent a promising subpopulation of adult stem cells for tissue engineering applications in veterinary medicine. In this study we focused on the morphological and molecular biological properties of the ADSCs. The expression of stem cell markers Oct4, Nanog and the surface markers CD90 and CD105 were detected using RT-PCR. ADSCs showed a proliferative potential and were capable of adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation. Expression of Alkaline phosphatase (AP), phosphoprotein (SPP1), Runx2 and osteocalcin (OC) mRNA were positive in osteogenic lineages and peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (Pparγ2) mRNA was positive in adipogenic lineages. ADSCs show stem cell and surface marker profiles and differentiation characteristics that are similar to but distinct from other adult stem cells, such as bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs). The availability of an easily accessible and reproducible cell source may greatly facilitate the development of stem cell based tissue engineering and therapies for regenerative equine medicine.     

In vitro differentiation of canine celiac adipose tissue-derived stromal cells into neuronal cells

To investigate in vitro differentiation of canine adipose tissue-derived stromal cells (ATSCs) into neuronal cells, ATSCs from celiac adipose tissue in clinically healthy beagle dogs were treated with 100 muM dibutyryl cyclic adenosine monophosphate (dbcAMP) and 125 muM isobuthylmethylxanthine (IBMX). ATSCs were morphologically changed into differentiated ATSCs from spindle-shaped cells to neuron-like cells with numerous processes after the treatment. Expression of neuron-specific enolase (NSE) as an early neuron specific marker protein was detected in both ATSCs and differentiated ATSCs, however diachronic increase of NSE expression was observed in differentiated ATSCs after the treatment with dbcAMP/IBMX. In addition, neurofilament-68 (NF-68) as an early to mature neuron specific marker protein was weakly expressed in differentiated ATSCs. Neuron specific glutamate and glucose transporter (EAAC1 and GLUT-3, respectively) mRNAs were strongly expressed in differentiated ATSCs compared with those in ATSCs, although glia specific glutamate transporter mRNA (GLT-1) was also detected in differentiated ATSCs. ATSCs can differentiate into early to mature neuronal cells and are candidate cells for autologous nerve regeneration therapy, although additional research is needed to examine functional characteristics of differentiated ATSCs.     

Characterization of adipose-derived equine and canine mesenchymal stem cells after incubation in agarose-hydrogel

Adult stem cells are of particular interest for the therapeutic approach in the field of regenerative medicine. Due to their ease of harvest, adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs) are an attractive stem cell source that has become increasingly popular. Critical aspects of applied cell therapies are the circumstances of transport from the laboratory towards the site of operation and cell delivery into the desired area. With regard to these issues, agarose-hydrogel was analyzed as a cell carrier matrix of equine and canine ASCs in vitro, which can be used for minimally invasive application. Isolated ASCs were expanded and 2.5 × 10⁶ cells were combined with agarose-hydrogel to build a 0.4% hydrogel-cell solution which was stored at two temperatures (room temperature (RT) vs. 37°C). Cell viability was investigated (live-dead assay) at different time points (0, 1, 6 and 24 h) in order to determine i) the effect of different temperatures on the cell survival as well as ii) the maximum possible time span before implantation. CFU-assay and WST-1 assay were performed after 24 h incubation in agarose-hydrogel and the cells were induced into adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation to analyze the effects of the incubation on the cell behaviour. No negative effect of the agarose-hydrogel incubation was determined on the different species’ cell behaviour at either RT or 37°C with any of the assays used. We can recommend agarose-hydrogel as a cell carrier for cell implantation with a storage period of up to 24 h at room temperature or at 37°C prior to implantation.     

Characterisation and cardiac directed differentiation of canine adult cardiac stem cells

A multicentre study of 285 cases was performed to enhance the management of distal phalangeal fractures on the basis of clinical evidence. The outcome after treatment was available for 223 of the cases. Horses with a non-articular type I fracture had a better prognosis (91.7%) for return to original or expected level of use than horses with an articular type II or III fracture (69.6% and 74.1%, respectively). The prognosis for types IV and V fractures was fair (57.7% and 57.1%, respectively) and for type VI good (80%). Horses with a hindlimb fracture had a significantly greater chance of a successful outcome. No significant association between age or time to start treatment and success rate was noted. The best treatment option for types I-III fractures was a conservative approach (box rest). Type IV fractures were best treated by arthroscopic removal of the fragment. Immobilisation of the hoof did not seem to influence outcome. Radiological findings and clinical healing were not accurately correlated and the re-commencement of training should be based on clinical rather than radiological findings. Complete osseous union of the fracture was not essential for a successful return to athletic activity.     

Optimization of adipogenic differentiation conditions for canine adipose-derived stem cells

BackgroundCanine adipose-derived stem cells (cADSCs) exhibit various differentiation properties and are isolated from the canine subcutaneous fat. Although cADSCs are valuable as tools for research on adipogenic differentiation, studies focusing on adipogenic differentiation methods and the underlying mechanisms are still lacking.ObjectivesIn this study, we aimed to establish an optimal method for adipogenic differentiation conditions of cADSCs and evaluate the role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) and estrogen receptor (ER) signaling in the adipogenic differentiation.MethodsTo induce adipogenic differentiation of cADSCs, 3 different adipogenic medium conditions, MDI, DRI, and MDRI, using 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine (M), dexamethasone (D), insulin (I), and rosiglitazone (R) were tested.ResultsMDRI, addition of PPARγ agonist rosiglitazone to MDI, was the most significantly facilitated cADSC into adipocyte. GW9662, an antagonist of PPARγ, significantly reduced adipogenic differentiation induced by rosiglitazone. Adipogenic differentiation was also stimulated when 17β-estradiol was added to MDI and DRI, and this stimulation was inhibited by the ER antagonist ICI182,780.ConclusionsTaken together, our results suggest that PPARγ and ER signaling are related to the adipogenic differentiation of cADSCs. This study could provide basic information for future research on obesity or anti-obesity mechanisms in dogs.     

Effect of matrigel on the osteogenic potential of canine adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells

Adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (Ad-MSCs) are a promising source of cells for bone tissue engineering. Matrigel is a basement membrane extract containing multiple extracellular components. This mixture may promote the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs and provide a more appropriate microenvironment for transplanted cells. Here, we investigated the effect of Matrigel on the osteogenic potential of Ad-MSCs. Canine Ad-MSCs were cultured in 2D and 3D matrices and implanted into subcutaneous pouches of dogs either with or without Matrigel. Culture mineralization, cell adhesion efficiency, cell proliferation, osteoid matrix production and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase activities were quantified and compared. Ad-MSCs grown in 2D cultures with Matrigel showed higher levels of calcium deposition and ALP activity than those grown in the absence of Matrigel under osteogenic conditions. In 3D cultures, the cells cultivated with Matrigel showed greater attachment, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation than those grown without Matrigel. In vivo, Ad-MSCs implanted with Matrigel showed higher osteogenic potential than those without Matrigel. In conclusion, these data suggest that the use of Matrigel can increase the osteogenic potential of canine Ad-MSCs.     

Ghrelin对鸡脂肪间充质干细胞增殖及分化为脂肪细胞的影响

为探讨Ghrelin对鸡脂肪间充质干细胞(AMSCs)增殖及分化为脂肪细胞的影响。本研究采用CCK-8法检测不同浓度的Ghrelin对AMSCs增殖的影响,再通过实时荧光定量PCR检测Ghrelin对AMSCs中c-myc和胸苷激酶1(TK1)基因mRNA表达水平的影响。然后,采用化学法对AMSCs进行成脂分化诱导,在此过程中添加不同浓度的Ghrelin,观察AMSCs的形态学变化,油红染色测定甘油三酯的累积情况,并通过实时荧光定量PCR检测脂肪细胞分化转录因子过氧化物酶体增殖剂活化受体γ(PPARγ)和CAAT/增强子结合蛋白α(C/EBPα)基因mRNA表达水平的变化。结果显示,10-7~10-11 mol/L浓度的Ghrelin均能显著或极显著促进AMSCs的增殖,其中10-9 mol/L浓度的Ghrelin的促增殖作用最强;Ghrelin也能显著或极显著升高c-myc和TK1基因mRNA的表达量。同时,Ghrelin促进AMSCs分化为脂肪细胞过程中甘油三酯的累积和脂滴的形成,显著或极显著升高PPARγ和C/EBPα基因mRNA的表达水平。结果说明,Ghrelin能够促进AMSCs增殖及分化为脂肪细胞。其分子调节机制可能是,Ghrelin通过增加c-myc的含量,进而引起TK1的活化,从而导致细胞周期的激活,促进AMSCs增殖;Ghrelin可能通过促进PPARγ和C/EBPα的表达,从而促进AMSCs分化为脂肪细胞。