Tratamiento de fibrosis pulmonar idiopática con células madre adultas autólogas de médula ósea / Treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis with autologous adult bone marrow stem cells

Introducción: La fibrosis pulmonar idiopática representa una enfermedad degenerativa con pronóstico nefasto, cuyas opciones terapéuticas son muy limitadas, por lo que es necesario evaluar alternativas asequibles a la población. Objetivo: Evaluar el tratamiento con células madre adultas autólogas de médula ósea de paciente de 68 años con diagnóstico radiológico de fibrosis pulmonar y disnea en reposo. Presentación del caso: La paciente acudió a consulta con disnea en reposo y saturación digital de 74 por ciento, la cual después de su primer tratamiento endovenoso con células madre adultas de médula ósea, logró una mejoría significativa con saturaciones que oscilaron entre 85 y 90 por ciento, a los 4 meses de la primera terapia. A los 8 meses de la primera sesión recibió una segunda dosis, con la cual subió la saturación a valores entre 94 y 97 por ciento, a las tres semanas de ésta última. Conclusión: El tratamiento con células madre adultas autólogas de médula ósea podría mejorar los signos y síntomas de los pacientes con fibrosis pulmonar idiopática(AU)

Introduction: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis represents a degenerative disease with a dire prognosis, whose therapeutic options are very limited, so it is necessary to evaluate alternatives available to the population. Objective: To evaluate treatment with autologous adult bone marrow (BM) stem cells in a 68-year-old patient with a radiological diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis and dyspnea at rest. Case presentation: The patient attended the consultation with dyspnea at rest, and digital saturation of 74 percent, which after her first intravenous treatment with adult bone marrow stem cells, achieved significant improvement, with saturations ranging between 85 and 90 percent at 4 months after the first therapy. Eight months after the first session, she received a second dose, with which she increased the saturation to values between 94 and 97 percent, three weeks after the latter. Conclusion: Conclusion: Treatment with autologous adult bone marrow stem cells could improve the signs and symptoms of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(AU)

Aplicación de células madres autólogas en pacientes con aterosclerosis obliterante grado IV / Application of autologous stem cells in patients with grade IV atherosclerosis obliterans

RESUMEN Introducción: la enfermedad arterial periférica de los miembros inferiores afecta a un elevado porcentaje de la población mundial, con las células madres autólogas obtenidas de sangre periférica se logra una mayor síntesis de factores de crecimiento que inducen la angiogénesis. Objetivo: describir el autotrasplante de células madres autólogas obtenidas de sangre periférica en pacientes con aterosclerosis obliterante grado IV, de Pinar del Río, atendidos en el período de 2009-2019. Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo, longitudinal, con 296 pacientes que presentaban aterosclerosis obliterante grado IV durante en el período de 2009-2019. Se obtuvo el concentrado de células madres autólogas de sangre periférica. Las células se analizaron por citometría de flujo, donde mostraron una viabilidad celular del 99,3 %. Se les inyectó por vía intramuscular un concentrado de células madres con un número de células inyectadas de ocho, seis, diez. Las variables estudiadas fueron: índice de presión tobillo-brazo en reposo, distancia de claudicación libre de dolor, evaluación de la escala del dolor y criterio de amputación. Resultado: se observó alivio del dolor a las cuatro semanas y aumento de la distancia de claudicación libre de dolor. La angiografía post tratamiento mostró formación de vasos colaterales. Presentaron criterio de amputación 95 casos (32 %) se logró salvar la extremidad en 201 pacientes (68 %). El proceder realizado no se asoció con ninguna complicación. Conclusión: la aplicación de células madres autólogas de sangre periférica es segura y eficaz para el tratamiento de la aterosclerosis obliterante grado IV.

ABSTRACT Introduction: peripheral arterial disease of the lower limbs affects a high percentage of the world population; with autologous stem cells obtained from peripheral blood a greater synthesis of growth factors that induce angiogenesis is achieved. Objective: to describe the auto-transplantation of autologous stem cells obtained from peripheral blood in patients with grade IV atherosclerosis obliterans in Pinar del Rio treated during period 2009-2019. Methods: a descriptive, longitudinal study was carried out with 296 patients with grade IV atherosclerosis obliterans during the period 2009-2019. Autologous peripheral blood stem cell concentrate was obtained. The cells were analyzed by flow cytometry, where they showed a cell viability of 99,3 %. Stem cell concentrate was injected intramuscularly with a number of cells injected of eight, six and ten. The variables studied were ankle-brachial pressure index at rest, pain-free claudication distance, pain scale assessment and amputation criteria. Result: pain relief was observed at four weeks and increase in pain-free claudication distance. Post-treatment angiography showed collateral vessel formation. Amputation criteria were met in 95 cases (32 %) and the limb was saved in 201 patients (68 %). The procedure carried out was not associated with complications. Conclusion: the application of autologous peripheral blood stem cells is safe and effective for the treatment of grade IV atherosclerosis obliterans.

Establecimiento e implementación de un protocolo simplificado de expansión y cultivo de Células Madre de Pulpa Dental Humana (DPSCh) / Estabelecimento e implementação de um protocolo simplificado para expansão e cultura de células-tronco da polpa dentária humana (DPSCh) / Establishing and implementing a simplified protocol for the expansion and culture of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs)

Resumen Objetivos: Establecer e implementar un protocolo simplificado de extracción, aislamiento primario y cultivo de células madre derivadas de la pulpa dental humana (DPSCh). Analizar cuantitativamente y cualitativamente las células aisladas. Metodología: 10 terceros molares sanos donados por pacientes que concurrieron a la Facultad de Odontología, UdelaR y otorgaron su consentimiento escrito fueron procesados antes de las 48 hs. Se realizó la fractura de la pieza para la obtención del tejido pulpar y se procesó por el método explante. Se analizó viabilidad celular y expresión de marcadores por citometría de flujo en pasajes 4 y 12 y se corroboró mediante inmunocitoquímica. Resultados: Las células obtenidas presentaron una vitalidad mayor al 90% en todos los pasajes, observándose una morfología característica y expresión de marcadores de células madre mesenquimales CD90, C105, CD73, CD29 y 166 mediante citometría de flujo en ambos pasajes. Conclusiones: Se logró establecer un protocolo de aislamiento y expansión celular, con alta tasa de éxito de una población de DPSCh.

Resumo Objetivos: Estabelecer e implementar um protocolo simplificado para a extração, isolamento primário e cultura de células-tronco da polpa dentária humana (DPSCh). Analise as células isoladas quantitativa e qualitativamente. Metodologia: 10 terceiros molares saudáveis ​​doados por pacientes que frequentaram a Faculdade de Odontologia UdelaR e deram consentimento por escrito foram processados ​​antes de 48 horas. A fratura da peça foi realizada para obtenção do tecido pulpar e processada pelo método do explante. A viabilidade celular e a expressão do marcador foram analisadas por citometría de fluxo nas passagens 4 e 12 e confirmadas por inmunocitoquímica. Resultados: As células obtidas apresentaram viabilidade superior a 90% em todas as passagens, observando uma morfologia característica e expressão dos marcadores de células-tronco mesenquimais CD90, C105, CD73, CD29 e 166 por citometría de fluxo em ambas as passagens. Conclusões: Foi possível estabelecer um protocolo de isolamento celular, com alta taxa de sucesso e segurança para isolar o DPSCh.

Abstract Objectives: To establish and implement a simplified protocol for the extraction, primary isolation, and culture of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). To analyze the isolated cells quantitatively and qualitatively. Methodology: Ten healthy third molars were donated by patients who attended the School of Dentistry, UdelaR, and gave their written consent. The teeth were processed within 48 hours. The teeth were sectioned to obtain the pulp tissue and processed with the explant method. Cell viability and marker expression were analyzed by flow cytometry at passages 4 and 12 and verified by immunocytochemistry. Results: The cells obtained had a vitality greater than 90% in all passages. We found the characteristic morphology and the expression of CD90, C105, CD73, CD29 and 166 mesenchymal stem cell markers by flow cytometry in both passages. Conclusion: It was possible to establish a cell isolation protocol that is highly successful and safe to isolate hDPSC.

Future hot spots for cartilage repair: Laminin promotes stem cell proliferation / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: The characteristics of laminin that can promote the proliferation of stem cells have been widely concerned. OBJECTIVE: To review the interactions between laminin and many different stem cells, and provide reliable theoretical basis for chondrogenic research and application of stem cells. METHODS: Wanfang, CNKI, PubMed and Web of Science databases were searched for articles related to mechanism of laminin, changes in stem cell behaviors, and cartilage regeneration published from January 2010 to October 2019. The retrieval terms were “laminin” and “steam cells” in Chinese and English. Duplicated and poorly related articles were excluded, and finally 57 articles were included for review. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The structural characteristics of laminin were summarized. The spatiotemporal changes of laminin during cartilage development and degradation were analyzed. At the same time, the distribution of laminin expression in natural cartilage tissue and tissue engineered cartilage tissue was compared. (2) The effects of laminin on the proliferation of various stem cells, including embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells and adult stem cells, were described. (3) The possible hotspots on the combination of laminin and stem cells for cartilage regeneration were proposed, with the attempt of providing theoretical basis for cartilage repair and regeneration in the future.

Autophagy Mediates Astrogenesis in Adult Hippocampal Neural Stem Cells

Neural stem cells (NSCs) have the ability to self-renew and differentiate into neurons, oligodendrocytes, and astrocytes. Highly dynamic nature of NSC differentiation requires the intimate involvement of catabolic processes such as autophagy. Autophagy is a major intracellular degradation pathway necessary for cellular homeostasis and remodeling. Autophagy is important for mammalian development and its role in neurogenesis has recently drawn much attention. However, little is known about how autophagy is associated with differentiation of NSCs into other neural lineages. Here, we report that autophagy plays a critical role in differentiation of adult rat hippocampal neural stem (HCN) cells into astrocytes. During differentiation, autophagy flux peaked at early time points, and remained high. Pharmacological or genetic suppression of autophagy by stable knockdown of Atg7, LC3 or CRISPR-Cas9-mediated knockout (KO) of p62 impaired astrogenesis, while reintroduction of p62 recovered astrogenesis in p62 KO HCN cells. Taken together, our findings suggest that autophagy plays a key role in astrogenesis in adult NSCs.

Stem cell therapy in stroke: Mechanism and progress in clinical research / 中国药理学与毒理学杂志

Stroke is the leading cause of death and major cause of diability in China, but with few effective therapies. As few as 3%-5% of ischemic stroke patients have access to drug treatment with tissue plasminogen activators, and no drug treatment is available to patients of hemorrhagic stroke. Stem cell therapy has been proposed as a potential regenerative strategy for stroke patients. In the future, stroke stem cell research can be combined with genetic editing, 3D and other emerging technologies or drug treatments, to promote the development of stroke stem cell regenerative medicine. Based on the guidelines for stem cell research of stroke, this review elaborates on the action mechanism and clinical reasearch of stem cells for the treatment of stroke, including neural stem cells (human neural precursor cell line NT2/D1 and human immortalized neural stem cell line CTX) and adult stem cells (bone marrow mononuclear cells, mesenchymal stem cells, and multipotent adult progenitor cells), while disclosing the limitations of stem cell therapy. In the future, stem cell research in stroke can be combined with gene editing technology and drug treatment to improve the safety and effectiveness of stem cell therapy in the hope of promoting the research of regenerative medicine for stroke.

Periodic Methylation Patterns in the Background Mucosa of Gastric Cancer

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Gastrointestinal glandular stem cells renew every 8 years. New stem cells with impeded housekeeping gene methylation have unstable phenotypes and are prone to transform into malignant cells. Age-related changes in methylation in the gastric mucosa were evaluated to define the period of cancer-prone stem cell replacement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Endoscopic biopsy specimens of normal-appearing gastric mucosa were obtained from 148 Helicobacter pylori-negative controls, 124 H. pylori-positive controls, and 69 gastric cancer patients with closed-type mucosal atrophy. Methylation-variable sites of two stomach-specific genes (TFF2 and TFF3) and four housekeeping genes (CDH1, ARRDC4, MMP2, and CDKN2A) were analyzed using radioisotope-labeled methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction. Age-related methylation was evaluated depending on the gastric mucosal atrophy at 2-year intervals. RESULTS: TFF2 methylation peaked periodically at 40 to 41, 48 to 49, 56 to 57, and 64 to 65 years of age in H. pylori-negative controls. Periodic peaks of TFF2 methylation were also found in H. pylori-positive controls. Housekeeping-gene methylation troughed at 48 to 49, 56 to 57, and 68 to 69 years of age in cancer patients. Trough methylation of CDH1 and ARRDC4 was lower in cancer patients than in H. pylori-positive controls. CONCLUSIONS: Methylation peaks of stomach-specific TFF2 in controls and methylation troughs of housekeeping genes in cancer patients were found every 8 years. Periodic methylation patterns may be used to identify individuals at high risk for gastric cancer.

Neoblast-enriched zinc finger protein FIR1 triggers local proliferation during planarian regeneration

Regeneration, relying mainly on resident adult stem cells, is widespread. However, the mechanism by which stem cells initiate proliferation during this process in vivo is unclear. Using planarian as a model, we screened 46 transcripts showing potential function in the regulation of local stem cell proliferation following 48 h regeneration. By analyzing the regeneration defects and the mitotic activity of animals under administration of RNA interference (RNAi), we identified factor for initiating regeneration 1 (Fir1) required for local proliferation. Our findings reveal that Fir1, enriched in neoblasts, promotes planarian regeneration in any tissue-missing context. Further, we demonstrate that DIS3 like 3'-5' exoribonuclease 2 (Dis3l2) is required for Fir1 phenotype. Besides, RNAi knockdown of Fir1 causes a decrease of neoblast wound response genes following amputation. These findings suggest that Fir1 recognizes regenerative signals and promotes DIS3L2 proteins to trigger neoblast proliferation following amputation and provide a mechanism critical for stem cell response to injury.

Current Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis / 대한내과학회지

Osteoarthritis is a musculoskeletal disease representative of an aging society. As medical conditions are usually complicated in an aging population, osteoarthritis becomes more frequently encountered in the physician's office. There is a growing need, therefore, for physicians to pay attention to this common orthopedic condition. Cartilage degeneration, arthritic pain, and joint dysfunction are major manifestations of osteoarthritis, and degenerated cartilage is difficult to repair with conventional treatment modalities. Scientists and physicians have developed various therapeutic strategies, including the use of stem cells. Here, we discuss previous and current progress in cartilage regenerative therapy against osteoarthritis.

Stem cell therapy in pain medicine / 대한통증학회지

Stem cells are attracting attention as a key element in future medicine, satisfying the desire to live a healthier life with the possibility that they can regenerate tissue damaged or degenerated by disease or aging. Stem cells are defined as undifferentiated cells that have the ability to replicate and differentiate themselves into various tissues cells. Stem cells, commonly encountered in clinical or preclinical stages, are largely classified into embryonic, adult, and induced pluripotent stem cells. Recently, stem cell transplantation has been frequently applied to the treatment of pain as an alternative or promising approach for the treatment of severe osteoarthritis, neuropathic pain, and intractable musculoskeletal pain which do not respond to conventional medicine. The main idea of applying stem cells to neuropathic pain is based on the ability of stem cells to release neurotrophic factors, along with providing a cellular source for replacing the injured neural cells, making them ideal candidates for modulating and possibly reversing intractable neuropathic pain. Even though various differentiation capacities of stem cells are reported, there is not enough knowledge and technique to control the differentiation into desired tissues in vivo. Even though the use of stem cells is still in the very early stages of clinical use and raises complicated ethical problems, the future of stem cells therapies is very bright with the help of accumulating evidence and technology.

Genetic, Protein and FTIR Spectroscopic Comparison of Anterior and Posterior Deciduous Dental Pulp for Subsequent Obtention of SHED

Background: Stem cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous teeth (SHED) were identified by Miura in 2003. SHED have been described as a suitable, accessible and potential source for regenerative medicine and therapeutic applications. However, the best group of deciduous teeth for the obtention of stem cells (SCs) has not been established. Therefore, this research aimed to determine the dental organs group from which SHED can be obtained with higher potentiality, considering their biomolecular features. Methodology: Deciduous teeth from 64 healthy children were collected and divided into two groups: anterior and posteriors. Dental pulp tissue was removed to determine their genetic, phenotypic, and spectroscopic profiles by RT-qPCR, immunofluorescence, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy respectively. Results: The results showed a higher gene (CD73 and NANOG) and protein (NANOG and SOX2) expression of mesenchymal and pluripotent markers in anterior SHED. CD146 gene expression between the two groups shows no statistical significant difference. Furthermore, the analysis of deciduous dental pulps by FTIR spectroscopy showed spectral bands related to biological samples, indicating the higher state of potentiality in anterior deciduous dental pulps. Conclusion: The deciduous dental pulp harbor a heterogenous population of SCs with different potentiality; however, the expression of multipotent and pluripotent markers was higher in the pulps from anterior deciduous teeth respect to posterior deciduous teeth. The storage and obtention of SHED from anterior teeth is more recommended respect to posterior teeth. However, it is necessary to analyze more stem cell markers and to study the differentiation capability of SHED.

For Better Fat Graft Outcome in Soft Tissue Augmentation: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

BACKGROUND: Autologous fat grafts are widely used in plastic surgery, but they have the disadvantage of unpredictability due to variable resorption. This meta-analysis examined the literature on the survival rate of autologous fat grafts using objective markers, and investigated the factors that affected the survival rate. METHODS: The reviewers searched the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases from January 2001 to December 2017. A meta-analysis was performed to estimate fat graft survival and to identify variables that influenced the survival rate. RESULTS: A total of 27 studies (1,066 cases) were included in the meta-analysis. The mean survival rate of grafted fat was 56.5%. The survival rate was significantly higher for cell-assisted lipotransfer (CAL) than for non-CAL (62% vs. 53.4%; P=0.015). The survival rate for procedures performed to correct lipoatrophy was higher than that of procedures performed for other purposes (64.6%; P=0.014), and was significantly higher in patients who underwent breast pre-expansion using the BRAVA device (66.2% vs. 50.35%; P=0.001). There were no significant differences in the survival rate according to the recipient site, harvesting method, or refinement method. CONCLUSIONS: Fat transplantation showed a varying survival rate, with an average of 56%. In patients who underwent CAL or breast pre-expansion with the BRAVA device, the survival rate of transplanted fat was higher than in their counterparts, supporting the use of these techniques in fat transplantation.

Culture of human dental pulp cells at variable times post-tooth extraction

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the viability of human dental pulp cells from extracted teeth kept at standard room temperature and atmospheric pressure for different periods of time. Twenty-one healthy permanent teeth were used. They were divided into five groups according to the expected time from extraction to processing. One group was tested immediately after extraction; the other groups were each tested at one of the following time points: 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 5 hours post-extraction. Cell morphology was analysed by light microscopy; cell proliferation was analysed using MTT assay and by counting the viable cells in a haemocytometer. Similar results were observed in all groups (p < 0.05). A delay of up to five hours for tooth processing and tissue collection does not preclude the establishment of dental pulp cell cultures, affect the morphology of these cells, or reduce their proliferative potential.

Advances of stem cell transplantation in the treatment of retinal degeneration / 中华眼底病杂志

Retinal degeneration mainly include age-related macular degeneration,retinitispigmentosa and Stargardt's disease.Although its expression is slightly different,its pathogenesis is photoreceptor cells and/or retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cel 1 damage or degeneration.Because of the 1 ack of self-repairing and renewal of retinal photoreceptor cells and RPE cells,cell replacement therapy is one of the most effective methods for treating such diseases.The stem cells currently used for the treatment of retinal degeneration include embryonicstem cells (ESC) and various adult stem cells,such as retinal stem cells (RSC),induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC).and mesenchymal stem cells (MSC).Understanding the currentbasic and clinical application progress ofESC,iPSC,RSC,MSC can provide a new idea for the treatment of retinal degeneration.

Aldefluor protocol to sort keratinocytes stem cells from skin

Abstract Purpose: To investigate the use Aldefluor® and N, N - Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (DEAB) to design a protocol to sort keratinocyte stem cells from cultured keratinocytes from burned patients. Methods: Activated Aldefluor® aliquots were prepared and maintained at temperature between 2 to 8°C, or stored at -20°C. Next, the cells were collected following the standard protocol of sample preparation. Results: Best results were obtained with Aldefluor® 1.5µl and DEAB 15 µl for 1 x 106 cells, incubated at 37°C for 15 minutes. Flow cytometer range for keratinocyte stem cells separation was evaluated. There were 14.8% of stem cells separated in one sample of keratinocyte culture used to pattern the protocol. After being defined the ideal concentration, the same test pattern was performed in other keratinocyte samples. We observed a final mean of 10.8%. Conclusion: Aldefluor® has been shown as a favorable marking of epidermal keratinocyte stem cells for subsequent separation on a flow cytometer, with detection of 10.8% of epidermal keratinocyte stem cells, in this protocol.

A complexidade cicatricial em queimaduras e a possibilidade da terapia com células-tronco derivadas do tecido adiposo: revisão / The complexity of burn healing and the possibility of adipose tissue-derived stem cell therapy: review / La complejidad de la cicatrización de las quemaduras y la posibilidad de la terapia con células madre derivadas del tejido adiposo: revisión

OBJETIVO: Verificar as especificidades do processo cicatricial em queimaduras e identificar se as células-tronco derivadas do tecido adiposo (CTDA) podem se tornar aliadas em sua reparação. MÉTODO: Realizou-se uma revisão da literatura com consultas a Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde, Google Acadêmico, PubMed, Scientific Electronic Library Online, Mendeley catalog of academic literature, artigos e bibliografia especilizada em cicatrização, queimaduras, células-tronco derivadas do tecido adiposo publicados entre 2012 e 2016. RESULTADOS: As queimaduras se diferenciam de outras lesões pela intensidade da inflamação sistêmica e pela sobreposição das fases cicatriciais desorganizando-as. As CTDA são encontradas no estroma vascular do tecido adiposo e podem ser obtidas por lipoaspiração. Estas células podem interferir nas fases cicatriciais pela secreção de citocinas de crescimento, substâncias imunomoduladoras e anti-inflamatórias, assim como pela capacidade de diferenciação celular e homing. CONCLUSÃO: As queimaduras ocorrem na população mundial de forma preocupante, com características de morbidade e mortalidade. Os problemas sistêmicos e locais da reparação tecidual parecem ser atenuados pelas CTDA, sua abundante disponibilidade para o cultivo celular e suas habilidades as apontam como aliadas na recuperação das queimaduras.(AU)

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the distinctions of the healing process in burns and identify how the adipose-tissue derived stem cells (ATSC) may become allies in this repair process. METHODS: Review of the literature was carried out with consultations at Virtual Health Library, Google Scholar, PubMed, Scientific Electronic Library Online and Mendeley catalog of academic literature and specialized bibliography in healing, burns and ATSC published between 2012 and 2016. RESULTS: Burns differentiate themselves from other lesions by the intensity of systemic inflammation and by the overlapping of the healing wound phases disorganizing them. The ATSC are found in the vascular stroma of adipose tissue and can be obtained by liposuction. These cells can interfere in the healing wound phases by the secretion of growth cytokines, immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory substances and the ability of cell differentiation and homing. CONCLUSION: Burns occur in the world population in a worrisome way with characteristics of morbimortality. The problems of tissue repair seem to be attenuated by ATSC, their abundant availability for cell culture and their abilities point them as promising allies in healing of burn wound.(AU)

Objetivo: Verificar las especificidades del proceso cicatricial en quemaduras y identificar si las células-tronco derivadas del tejido adiposo (CTDA) pueden tornarse aliadas en su reparación. Método: Se realizó una revisión del literatura con consultas en Biblioteca Virtual de Salud, Google Académico, PubMed, Scientific Electronic Library online online, Mendeley catalog of academic literature, artículos y bibliografía especilizada, quemaduras, CTDA, publicados entre 2012 y 2016. Resultados: Las quemaduras se diferencian de otras lesiones por la intesidad de la inflamación sistémica y por la sobreposición de las fases cicatriciales desorganizándolas. Las CTDA son encontradas en el estroma vascular del tejido adiposo y pueden ser obtenidas por lipoaspiracion. Estas celulas pueden interferir en las fases cicatriciales por secrecion de citoquinas del crecimiento, sustancias inmunomoduladoras, anti inflamatorias y por la capacidad de diferenciacion celular e homing. Conclusión: Las quemaduras ocurren en la población mundial de forma preocupante con caracteristicas de morbimortalidad. Los problemas de la reparacion tecidual parecen ser atenuados por las CTDA, su abundante disponibilidad para el cultivo celular y sus habilidades las apuntan como aliadas en la recuperacion de las quemaduras.(AU)

Effects of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on the Survival of Rabbit Ear Composite Grafts

BACKGROUND: Composite grafts are frequently used for facial reconstruction. However, the unpredictability of the results and difficulties with large defects are disadvantages. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) express several cytokines, and increase the survival of random flaps and fat grafts owing to their angiogenic potential. METHODS: This study investigated composite graft survival after ADSC injection. Circular chondrocutaneous composite tissues, 2 cm in diameter, from 15 New Zealand white rabbits were used. Thirty ears were randomly divided into 3 groups. In the experimental groups (1 and 2), ADSCs were subcutaneously injected 7 days and immediately before the operation, respectively. Similarly, phosphate-buffered saline was injected in the control group just before surgery in the same manner as in group 2. In all groups, chondrocutaneous composite tissue was elevated, rotated 90 degrees, and repaired in its original position. Skin flow was assessed using laser Doppler 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 days after surgery. At 1 and 12 days after surgery, the viable area was assessed using digital photography; the rabbits were euthanized, and immunohistochemical staining for CD31 was performed to assess neovascularization. RESULTS: The survival of composite grafts increased significantly with the injection of ADSCs (P<0.05). ADSC injection significantly improved neovascularization based on anti-CD31 immunohistochemical analysis and vascular endothelial growth factor expression (P<0.05) in both group 1 and group 2 compared to the control group. No statistically significant differences in graft survival, anti-CD31 neovascularization, or microcirculation were found between groups 1 and 2. CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with ADSCs improved the composite graft survival, as confirmed by the survival area and histological evaluation. The differences according to the injection timing were not significant.

Effects of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on the Survival of Rabbit Ear Composite Grafts

BACKGROUND: Composite grafts are frequently used for facial reconstruction. However, the unpredictability of the results and difficulties with large defects are disadvantages. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) express several cytokines, and increase the survival of random flaps and fat grafts owing to their angiogenic potential. METHODS: This study investigated composite graft survival after ADSC injection. Circular chondrocutaneous composite tissues, 2 cm in diameter, from 15 New Zealand white rabbits were used. Thirty ears were randomly divided into 3 groups. In the experimental groups (1 and 2), ADSCs were subcutaneously injected 7 days and immediately before the operation, respectively. Similarly, phosphate-buffered saline was injected in the control group just before surgery in the same manner as in group 2. In all groups, chondrocutaneous composite tissue was elevated, rotated 90 degrees, and repaired in its original position. Skin flow was assessed using laser Doppler 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 days after surgery. At 1 and 12 days after surgery, the viable area was assessed using digital photography; the rabbits were euthanized, and immunohistochemical staining for CD31 was performed to assess neovascularization. RESULTS: The survival of composite grafts increased significantly with the injection of ADSCs (P<0.05). ADSC injection significantly improved neovascularization based on anti-CD31 immunohistochemical analysis and vascular endothelial growth factor expression (P<0.05) in both group 1 and group 2 compared to the control group. No statistically significant differences in graft survival, anti-CD31 neovascularization, or microcirculation were found between groups 1 and 2. CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with ADSCs improved the composite graft survival, as confirmed by the survival area and histological evaluation. The differences according to the injection timing were not significant.

Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor-Positive Pericytic Cells of White Adipose Tissue from Critical Limb Ischemia Patients Display Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Like Properties

BACKGROUND: The pericytes in the blood vessel wall have recently been identified to be important in regulating vascular formation, stabilization, remodeling, and function. We isolated and identified pericyte-like platelet-derived growth factor receptor beta-positive (PDGFRβ+) cells from the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) of adipose tissue from critical limb ischemia (CLI) patients and investigated their potential as a reliable source of stem cells for cell-based therapy. METHODS: De-identified subcutaneous fat tissues were harvested after amputation in CLI patients. Freshly isolated SVF cells and culture-expanded adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) were quantified using flow cytometry. A matrigel tube formation assay and multi-lineage differentiation were performed to assess pericytic and mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-like characteristics of PDGFRβ+ ADSCs. RESULTS: PDGFRβ+ cells were located in the pericytic area of various sizes of blood vessels and coexpressed mesenchymal stem cell markers. PDGFRβ+ cells in freshly isolated SVF cells expressed a higher level of stem cell markers (CD34 and CXCR4) and mesenchymal markers (CD13, CD44, CD54, and CD90) than PDGFRβ– cells. In vitro expansion of PDGFRβ+ cells resulted in enrichment of the perivascular mesenchymal stem-like (PDGFRβ+/CD90+/CD45–/CD31–) cell fractions. The Matrigel tube formation assay revealed that PDGFRβ+ cells were located in the peritubular area. CONCLUSIONS: PDGFRβ+ ADSCs cells demonstrated a good multilineage differentiation potential. Pericyte-like PDGFRβ+ cells from the SVF of adipose tissue from CLI patients had MSC-like characteristics and could be amplified by in vitro culture with preservation of their cell characteristics. We believe PDGFRβ+ cells in the SVF of adipose tissue can be used as a reliable source of stem cells even in CLI patients.

Proteomic Analysis of Human Adipose Derived Stem Cells during Small Molecule Chemical Stimulated Pre-neuronal Differentiation

BACKGROUND: Adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs) are acquired from abdominal liposuction yielding a thousand fold more stem cells per millilitre than those from bone marrow. A large research void exists as to whether ADSCs are capable of transdermal differentiation toward neuronal phenotypes. Previous studies have investigated the use of chemical cocktails with varying inconclusive results. METHODS: Human ADSCs were treated with a chemical stimulant, beta-mercaptoethanol, to direct them toward a neuronal-like lineage within 24 hours. Quantitative proteomics using iTRAQ was then performed to ascertain protein abundance differences between ADSCs, beta-mercaptoethanol treated ADSCs and a glioblastoma cell line. RESULTS: The soluble proteome of ADSCs differentiated for 12 hours and 24 hours was significantly different from basal ADSCs and control cells, expressing a number of remodeling, neuroprotective and neuroproliferative proteins. However toward the later time point presented stress and shock related proteins were observed to be up regulated with a large down regulation of structural proteins. Cytokine profiles support a large cellular remodeling shift as well indicating cellular distress. CONCLUSION: The earlier time point indicates an initiation of differentiation. At the latter time point there is a vast loss of cell population during treatment. At 24 hours drastically decreased cytokine profiles and overexpression of stress proteins reveal that exposure to beta-mercaptoethanol beyond 24 hours may not be suitable for clinical application as our results indicate that the cells are in trauma whilst producing neuronal-like morphologies. The shorter treatment time is promising, indicating a reducing agent has fast acting potential to initiate neuronal differentiation of ADSCs.