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Int J Mol Sci ; 20(19)2019 Sep 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31557796

ABSTRACT

Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disease that manifests primarily in salivary and lacrimal glands leading to dry mouth and eyes. Unfortunately, there is no cure for SS due to its complex etiopathogenesis. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were successfully tested for SS, but some risks and limitations remained for their clinical use. This study combined cell- and biologic-based therapies by utilizing the MSCs extract (MSCsE) to treat SS-like disease in NOD mice. We found that MSCsE and MSCs therapies were successful and comparable in preserving salivary and lacrimal glands function in NOD mice when compared to control group. Cells positive for AQP5, AQP4, α-SMA, CK5, and c-Kit were preserved. Gene expression of AQP5, EGF, FGF2, BMP7, LYZ1 and IL-10 were upregulated, and downregulated for TNF-α, TGF-ß1, MMP2, CASP3, and IL-1ß. The proliferation rate of the glands and serum levels of EGF were also higher. Cornea integrity and epithelial thickness were maintained due to tear flow rate preservation. Peripheral tolerance was re-established, as indicated by lower lymphocytic infiltration and anti-SS-A antibodies, less BAFF secretion, higher serum IL-10 levels and FoxP3+ Treg cells, and selective inhibition of B220+ B cells. These promising results opened new venues for a safer and more convenient combined biologic- and cell-based therapy.


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Cell Extracts/pharmacology , Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism , Animals , Apoptosis , Biomarkers , Cell Extracts/therapeutic use , Cell Proliferation , Cytokines/genetics , Cytokines/metabolism , Inflammation Mediators/metabolism , Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca/drug therapy , Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca/immunology , Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca/metabolism , Lacrimal Apparatus/immunology , Lacrimal Apparatus/metabolism , Lacrimal Apparatus/pathology , Mice , RNA, Messenger/genetics , RNA, Messenger/metabolism , Saliva/metabolism , Sjogren's Syndrome/drug therapy , Sjogren's Syndrome/immunology , Sjogren's Syndrome/metabolism , Xerostomia/drug therapy , Xerostomia/immunology , Xerostomia/metabolism
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Saudi Dent J ; 31(3): 301-302, 2019 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31337930
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