scholarly journals Evaluation of Browning Agents on the White Adipogenesis of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: A Contribution to Fighting Obesity

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 403
Author(s):  
Girolamo Di Maio ◽  
Nicola Alessio ◽  
Ibrahim Halil Demirsoy ◽  
Gianfranco Peluso ◽  
Silverio Perrotta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
White Adipocyte ◽  
Drug Candidates ◽  
Fat Depots ◽  
Treatment Of Obesity ◽  
White Fat

Brown-like adipocytes can be induced in white fat depots by a different environmental or drug stimuli, known as “browning” or “beiging”. These brite adipocytes express thermogenin UCP1 protein and show different metabolic advantages, such as the ability to acquire a thermogenic phenotype corresponding to standard brown adipocytes that counteracts obesity. In this research, we evaluated the effects of several browning agents during white adipocyte differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). Our in vitro findings identified two compounds that may warrant further in vivo investigation as possible anti-obesity drugs. We found that rosiglitazone and sildenafil are the most promising drug candidates for a browning treatment of obesity. These drugs are already available on the market for treating diabetes and erectile dysfunction, respectively. Thus, their off-label use may be contemplated, but it must be emphasized that some severe side effects are associated with use of these drugs.

scholarly journals MRI Tracking of SPIO- and Fth1-Labeled Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Transplantation for Treatment of Stroke

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaolei Huang ◽  
Yang Xue ◽  
Jinliang Wu ◽  
Qing Zhan ◽  
Jiangmin Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Prussian Blue ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Signal Intensity ◽  
Immunofluorescent Staining ◽  
Blue Staining

We aimed to identify a suitable method for long-term monitoring of the migration and proliferation of mesenchymal stromal cells in stroke models of rats using ferritin transgene expression by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells (BMSCs) were transduced with a lentivirus containing a shuttle plasmid (pCDH-CMV-MCS-EF1-copGFP) carrying the ferritin heavy chain 1 (Fth1) gene. Ferritin expression in stromal cells was evaluated with western blotting and immunofluorescent staining. The iron uptake of Fth1-BMSCs was measured with Prussian blue staining. Following surgical introduction of middle cerebral artery occlusion, Fth1-BMSCs and superparamagnetic iron oxide- (SPIO-) labeled BMSCs were injected through the internal jugular vein. The imaging and signal intensities were monitored by diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), T2-weighted imaging (T2WI), and susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) in vitro and in vivo. Pathology was performed for comparison. We observed that the MRI signal intensity of SPIO-BMSCs gradually reduced over time. Fth1-BMSCs showed the same signal intensity between 10 and 60 days. SWI showed hypointense lesions in the SPIO-BMSC (traceable for 30 d) and Fth1-BMSC groups. T2WI was not sensitive enough to trace Fth1-BMSCs. After transplantation, Prussian blue-stained cells were observed around the infarction area and in the infarction center in both transplantation models. Fth1-BMSCs transplanted for treating focal cerebral infarction were safe, reliable, and traceable by MRI. Fth1 labeling was more stable and suitable than SPIO labeling for long-term tracking. SWI was more sensitive than T2W1 and suitable as the optimal MRI-tracking sequence.

scholarly journals The Role of Prep1 in the Regulation of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (15) ◽  
pp. 3639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgia Maroni ◽  
Daniele Panetta ◽  
Raffaele Luongo ◽  
Indira Krishnan ◽  
Federica La Rosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Cell Fate ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Gene Dosage ◽  
Homeobox Gene ◽  
Fate Decision

Molecular mechanisms governing cell fate decision events in bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) are still poorly understood. Herein, we investigated the homeobox gene Prep1 as a candidate regulatory molecule, by adopting Prep1 hypomorphic mice as a model to investigate the effects of Prep1 downregulation, using in vitro and in vivo assays, including the innovative single cell RNA sequencing technology. Taken together, our findings indicate that low levels of Prep1 are associated to enhanced adipogenesis and a concomitant reduced osteogenesis in the bone marrow, suggesting Prep1 as a potential regulator of the adipo-osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stromal cells. Furthermore, our data suggest that in vivo decreased Prep1 gene dosage favors a pro-adipogenic phenotype and induces a “browning” effect in all fat tissues.

Effects of in vitro chondrogenic priming time of bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells on in vivo endochondral bone formation

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 254-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanxun Yang ◽  
Sanne K. Both ◽  
Gerjo J.V.M. van Osch ◽  
Yining Wang ◽  
John A. Jansen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Endochondral Bone Formation ◽  
Endochondral Bone

scholarly journals Molecular Imaging for Comparison of Different Growth Factors on Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells’ Survival and ProliferationIn Vivo

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongyu Qiao ◽  
Ran Zhang ◽  
Lina Gao ◽  
Yanjie Guo ◽  
Jinda Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Bioluminescence Imaging ◽  
Firefly Luciferase ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Induced Apoptosis

Introduction. Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (BMSCs) have emerged as promising cell candidates but with poor survival after transplantation. This study was designed to investigate the efficacy of VEGF, bFGF, and IGF-1 on BMSCs’ viability and proliferation bothin vivoandin vitrousing bioluminescence imaging (BLI).Methods. BMSCs were isolated fromβ-actin-Fluc+transgenic FVB mice, which constitutively express firefly luciferase. Apoptosis was induced by hypoxia preconditioning for up to 24 h followed by flow cytometry and TUNEL assay. 106BMSCs with/without growth factors were injected subcutaneously into wild type FVB mice’s backs. Survival of BMSCs was longitudinally monitored using bioluminescence imaging (BLI) for 5 weeks. Protein expression of Akt, p-Akt, PARP, and caspase-3 was detected by Western blot.Results. Hypoxia-induced apoptosis was significantly attenuated by bFGF and IGF-1 compared with VEGF and control groupin vitro(P<0.05). When combined with matrigel, IGF-1 showed the most beneficial effects in protecting BMSCs from apoptosisin vivo.The phosphorylation of Akt had a higher ratio in the cells from IGF-1 group.Conclusion. IGF-1 could protect BMSCs from hypoxia-induced apoptosis through activation of p-Akt/Akt pathway.

scholarly journals Intrinsic Angiogenic Potential and Migration Capacity of Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Derived from Menstrual Blood and Bone Marrow

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (24) ◽  
pp. 9563
Author(s):  
Rosana de Almeida Santos ◽  
Karina Dutra Asensi ◽  
Julia Helena Oliveira de Barros ◽  
Rafael Campos Silva de Menezes ◽  
Ingrid Rosenburg Cordeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
3D Culture ◽  
Menstrual Blood ◽  
Paracrine Effects ◽  
Angiogenic Potential ◽  
And Migration

Several therapies are being developed to increase blood circulation in ischemic tissues. Despite bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (bmMSC) are still the most studied, an interesting and less invasive MSC source is the menstrual blood, which has shown great angiogenic capabilities. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the angiogenic properties of menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (mbMSC) in vitro and in vivo and compared to bmMSC. MSC’s intrinsic angiogenic capacity was assessed by sprouting and migration assays. mbMSC presented higher invasion and longer sprouts in 3D culture. Additionally, both MSC-spheroids showed cells expressing CD31. mbMSC and bmMSC were able to migrate after scratch wound in vitro, nonetheless, only mbMSC demonstrated ability to engraft in the chick embryo, migrating to perivascular, perineural, and chondrogenic regions. In order to study the paracrine effects, mbMSC and bmMSC conditioned mediums were capable of stimulating HUVEC’s tube-like formation and migration. Both cells expressed VEGF-A and FGF2. Meanwhile, PDGF-B was expressed exclusively in mbMSC. Our results indicated that mbMSC and bmMSC presented a promising angiogenic potential. However, mbMSC seems to have additional advantages since it can be obtained by non-invasive procedure and expresses PDGF-B, an important molecule for vascular formation and remodeling.

scholarly journals Allogeneic Bone Marrow Multipotent Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Polytrauma Repair: The Role of Fractionated on the Basis of Molecular Mass Red Beetroot Juice in the Prevention of Transplanted Cells Side Effects in Rats

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
Dmitrijs Babarikins ◽  
Guntra Krūmiņa ◽  
Irina Paegle ◽  
Diāna Amerika ◽  
Zaiga Krūmiņa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Multipotent Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Allogeneic Bone ◽  
Beetroot Juice

Red beetroot (Beta vulgaris) juice (RBJ) is used as a traditional medicine for treatment of anemia. It has been shown that beetroot juice decreases blood pressure, provides a protective effect on blood vessels and has antioxidant and anticancerogenic properties. In the case of polytrauma it might have beneficial effects because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties as well as antimicrobial activity. It is also well-known that RBR juice can induce undesirable side effects, e.g. flatulent stomach, nausea and other unpleasant reactions. Therefore, it seems prospective to develop red beetroot juice based on its natural compound composition free of undesirable side effects, which could then be used in combination with bone marrow multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (BM MMSC) transplantation in the case of polytrauma. The aim of the study was to evaluate the therapeutic effect of allogeneic BM MMSC transplantation in rats with experimental polytrauma and to analyse red beetroot fractions separated on the basis of molecular weight in regard to their ingestion impact on cell transplantation efficacy. Red beet juice was fractionated by ultrafiltration (cut-off-point 20 kDa). Total phenolic compound concentration in the final product practically did not decrease. The product was tested in vitro and in vivo. Unlike native juice, fractionated RBJ in vitro suppressed BM MMSC adipogenic (60-71%, P < 0.05) and stimulated osteogenic differentiation (124%, P < 0.05). Experimental polytrauma in rats was modelled by causing three fractures and haemorrhagic shock. Animals were randomised in five groups: 1) normal control; 2) polytrauma; 3) polytrauma + i/v BM MMSC transplantation 36 h and 5 days after surgery; 4) polytrauma + fractionated RBJ administration per os 1ml/d, and 5) polytrauma + BM MMSCs + fractionated RBJ. Transplantation of allogeneic BM MMSCs in rats with experimental polytrauma stimulated bone fracture reparation, but caused plethora in viscera and dystrophic changes in lungs. Combination of BM MMSCs and fractionated RBJ resulted in better bone reparation and significant hematopoiesis stimulation.

scholarly journals Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells are Attracted by Multiple Myeloma Cell-Produced Chemokine CCL25 and Favor Myeloma Cell Growth in Vitro and In Vivo

Stem Cells ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 266-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Xu ◽  
Eline Menu ◽  
Ann De Becker ◽  
Ben Van Camp ◽  
Karin Vanderkerken ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Myeloma Cell ◽  
Multiple Myeloma Cell

scholarly journals Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy Is a Multicellular Disease Affecting Cardiac and Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1871
Author(s):  
Arianna Scalco ◽  
Cristina Liboni ◽  
Roberta Angioni ◽  
Anna Di Bona ◽  
Mattia Albiero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Protein Profile ◽  
Cell Types ◽  
Fatty Tissue ◽  
Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Additional Cell

Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (AC) is a familial cardiac disorder at high risk of arrhythmic sudden death in the young and athletes. AC is hallmarked by myocardial replacement with fibro-fatty tissue, favoring life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and contractile dysfunction. The AC pathogenesis is unclear, and the disease urgently needs mechanism-driven therapies. Current AC research is mainly focused on ‘desmosome-carrying’ cardiomyocytes, but desmosomal proteins are also expressed by non-myocyte cells, which also harbor AC variants, including mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). Consistently, cardiac-MSCs contribute to adipose tissue in human AC hearts. We thus approached AC as a multicellular disorder, hypothesizing that it also affects extra-cardiac bone marrow (BM)-MSCs. Our results show changes in the desmosomal protein profile of both cardiac- and BM- MSCs, from desmoglein-2 (Dsg2)-mutant mice, accompanied with profound alterations in cytoskeletal organization, which are directly caused by AC-linked DSG2 downregulation. In addition, AC BM-MSCs display increased proliferation rate, both in vitro and in vivo, and, by using the principle of the competition homing assay, we demonstrated that mutant circulating BM-MSCs have increased propensity to migrate to the AC heart. Taken altogether, our results indicate that cardiac- and BM- MSCs are additional cell types affected in Dsg2-linked AC, warranting the novel classification of AC as a multicellular and multiorgan disease.

scholarly journals Age-related Changes in Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal Cells

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 1520-1529 ◽  
Author(s):  
Payal Ganguly ◽  
Jehan J. El-Jawhari ◽  
Peter V. Giannoudis ◽  
Agata N. Burska ◽  
Frederique Ponchel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cellular Level ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Population Doublings

Aging at the cellular level is a complex process resulting from accumulation of various damages leading to functional impairment and a reduced quality of life at the level of the organism. With a rise in the elderly population, the worldwide incidence of osteoporosis (OP) and osteoarthritis (OA) has increased in the past few decades. A decline in the number and “fitness” of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in the bone marrow (BM) niche has been suggested as one of the factors contributing to bone abnormalities in OP and OA. It is well recognized that MSCs in vitro acquire culture-induced aging features such as gradual telomere shortening, increased numbers of senescent cells, and reduced resistance to oxidative stress as a result of serial population doublings. In contrast, there is only limited evidence that human BM-MSCs “age” similarly in vivo. This review compares the various aspects of in vitro and in vivo MSC aging and suggests how our current knowledge on rejuvenating cultured MSCs could be applied to develop future strategies to target altered bone formation processes in OP and OA.

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