碱性成纤维细胞生长因子及胰岛素样生长因子影响骨髓间充质干细胞增殖及胶原合成

BACKGROUND: How to control the orderly formation of collage in skin repair and scarring process is worthy of attention. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) combined with insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) on the proliferation and collagen synthesis of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in vitro. METHODS: Rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were isolated and cultured to induce adipogenic differentiation assessed by oil red O staining and osteogenic differentiation identified by alizarin red staining in vitro. Passage 3 cells were cultured in the medium containing bFGF, IGF-1, combination of them or the control fluid, respectively. MTT assay was used to detect cell proliferation at 12, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours of culture. The expression of type I collagen and type III collagen were detected by RT-PCR and western blot after 10 days of incubation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Compared with the control group, bFGF or IGF-1 alone significantly promoted the proliferation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, and inhibited the expression of type I collagen and type III collagen. After combined use of bFGF and IGF-1, the proliferation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells was improved more significantly, and the expression of type I collagen and type III collagen returned to normal levels. These findings indicate that the combination of IGF-1 and bFGF can promote proliferation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and restrain the expression of type I collagen and type III collagen, which may be helpful for control and repair of scar formation during wound healing.      

The effect of heparin-functionalized PEG hydrogels on three-dimensional human mesenchymal stem cell osteogenic differentiation

Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) hydrogels functionalized with heparin were utilized as a three-dimensional culture system for human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). Heparin-functionalized hydrogels supported hMSC viability, as quantified through live/dead imaging, and induced osteogenic differentiation, as measured by increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) production and osteopontin (OPN) and collagen I (COL I) gene expression over the 5-week study. Further exploration of the potential mechanism of heparin-induced osteogenic differentiation was performed. Specifically, the availability of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) and fibronectin (FN) in the culture system was controlled and hMSC osteogenic differentiation was evaluated as a function of the microenvironment. BMP2 availability increased both ALP production and OPN gene expression, while FN increased ALP production, but not OPN gene expression. Furthermore, immunostaining of integrin expression revealed that viability and differentiation were differentially affected by integrin production, where both alpha5beta1 and alphavbeta3 integrin-ligand interactions supported viability, while only the alpha5beta1 integrin played a role in hMSC osteogenic differentiation.     

#br# rhTGF-β1对SD大鼠MSCs骨向分化的影响及机制研究

 目的：通过观察重组人转化生长因子 β1(rhTGF-β1)对大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞(MSCs)增殖和骨向分化能力的影响,以及对骨形态发生蛋白2(BMP-2)、Smad4及核心结合因子α1(Cbfa1)的作用,阐释其对MSCs骨向分化影响以及可能的作用机制。方法：用全骨髓贴壁法分离、纯化SD大鼠MSCs;用MTT法检测0、5、10、20、40、80和100 μg/L rhTGF-β1对MSCs增殖活性的影响;以碱性磷酸酶(ALP)活性及ALP染色阳性率确定rhTGF-β1的最佳促MSCs骨向分化浓度,并以该浓度对MSCs骨向分化进行干预。按是否添加经典成骨诱导液将实验分为：正常组、经典组、rhTGF-β1组和rhTGF-β1+经典组。通过检测ALP、I型胶原、骨钙素表达和钙化结节的数目,评价各组骨向分化能力;通过检测BMP-2、Smad4和Cbfa1 mRNA的表达,评价各组促MSCs骨向分化的可能作用机制。结果：rhTGF-β1最佳促MSCs增殖浓度为10 μg/L,最佳促MSCs骨向分化浓度为5 μg/L。经典组、rhTGF-β1组和rhTGF-β1+经典组均能促进MSCs骨向分化,刺激BMP-2分泌,并上调Smad4和Cbfa1 mRNA的表达,且rhTGF-β1对MSCs成骨分化的早期、中期效果好,而rhTGF-β1+经典组对MSCs成骨分化的晚期效果更为明显。结论:经典组、rhTGF-β1组和rhTGF-β1+经典组均有促MSCs骨向分化的作用,其机制可能是促进BMP-2的分泌,通过TGF-β超家族/Smads信号通路调控骨向分化。     

Three-dimensional culture of differentiating marrow stromal osteoblasts in biomimetic poly(propylene fumarate-co-ethylene glycol)-based macroporous hydrogels

This study assesses the ability of biomimetic poly(propylene fumarate-co-ethylene glycol)-based hydrogels to sustain the differentiation of marrow stromal cells (MSCs) to the osteoblastic phenotype and to produce a mineralized matrix in vitro. Macroporous hydrogels based on poly(propylene fumarate-co-ethylene glycol) with and without covalently linked RGD cell-adhesive peptide were synthesized and seeded with rat MSCs suspended in media or in a type I collagen solution. Cells suspended in media were found to adhere to RGD-modified but not to unmodified hydrogels. Cells suspended in a collagen solution were entrapped after collagen gelation and proliferated independent of the peptide modification of the hydrogel. Hydrogel modification with RGD peptide was sufficient to allow for the adhesion and differentiation of MSCs to the osteoblastic phenotype in the presence of osteogenic culture supplements. MSCs seeded with a collagen gel onto RGD-modified macroporous hydrogels after 28 days of culture showed a significant increase in cell numbers, from 15,200 +/- 2,000 to 208,600 +/- 69,700 cells (p < 0.05). Moreover, significant calcium deposition was apparent after 28 days of culture in RGD-modified hydrogels for cells suspended in a collagen gel in comparison to cells suspended in media, 3.47 +/- 0.26 compared to 0.82 +/- 0.20 mg Ca(2+) per scaffold (p < 0.05). Confocal microscopy revealed that MSCs suspended in a collagen gel and cultured on RGD-modified hydrogels for 28 days were adhered to the surface of the hydrogel while MSCs suspended in a collagen gel and cultured on unmodified hydrogels were located within the pores of and not in direct contact with the hydrogel surface. The results demonstrate that these biomimetic hydrogels facilitate the adhesion and support the differentiation of MSCs to the osteoblastic phenotype in the presence of osteogenic culture media.     

Osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow stromal cells cultured on Arg-Gly-Asp modified hydrogels without dexamethasone and beta-glycerol phosphate

In this study, we investigated the effect of signaling peptides incorporated into oligo(poly(ethylene glycol) fumarate) (OPF) hydrogels on in vitro differentiation and mineralization of marrow stromal cells (MSCs) cultured in media without soluble osteogenic supplements (dexamethasone and beta-glycerol phosphate). When MSCs were cultured for 16 days on OPF hydrogels modified with Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) containing peptides, the normalized cell number was dependent on the peptide concentration between days 0 and 5 and reached comparable values at day 10 regardless of the concentration. The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity of MSCs on the peptide-modified OPF hydrogels was also concentration-dependent: ALP activity showed peaks on day 10 or day 13 on OPF hydrogels modified with 2.0 and 1.0 micromol peptide/g, which were significantly greater than those on the OPF hydrogels modified with 0.1 micromol peptides/g or no peptide. A characteristic marker of osteoblastic differentiation, osteopontin (OPN), was detected for all the test groups. However, OPN secretion between days 0 and 10 was significantly higher on the peptide modified hydrogels compared to that on tissue culture-treated polystyrene. Taken together, the results indicate that the presence of signaling peptide allows for a favorable microenvironment for MSCs to differentiate into osteoblasts and produce mineralized matrix, although the soluble factors may further enhance calcium deposition. These findings further support the usefulness of OPF hydrogels as scaffolds for guided bone regeneration, and represent an initial step in exploring the complex relationship between soluble and insoluble factors in osteogenic differentiation on biodegradable materials.     

Osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells on chargeable polymer-modified surfaces

Polystyrene cell-culture plates modified with positively charged polyallylamine (PAAm) and negatively charged poly(acrylic acid) (PAAc) and unmodified plate were used for the culture of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to study the effect of surface electrostatic properties on their osteogenic differentiation. All of these surfaces supported cell adhesion and proliferation. However, the cells adhered, spread, and proliferated somewhat more quickly on the PAAm-modified surface than they did on the PAAc-modified and control surfaces. Osteogenic differentiation was examined by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, alizarin red S staining, and gene-expression analysis. The MSCs cultured on the three kinds of surfaces in the presence of dexamethasone were positively stained with ALP and alizarin red S staining, while the cells cultured without dexamethasone were not positively stained. Gene-expression analyses using real-time PCR indicated that MSCs cultured on these surfaces in the presence of dexamethasone expressed osteogenic marker genes, encoding ALP, osteocalcin, bone sialoprotein, osteopontin, and type I collagen. These results indicate that the positively charged, negatively charged, and unmodified surfaces supported osteogenic differentiation, and that their effect required the synergistic effect of dexamethasone.     

Controlling the adhesion and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells using hyaluronic acid-based, doubly crosslinked networks

We have created hyaluronic acid (HA)-based, cell-adhesive hydrogels that direct the initial attachment and the subsequent differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) into pre-osteoblasts without osteogenic supplements. HA-based hydrogel particles (HGPs) with an average diameter of 5-6 μm containing an estimated 2.2 wt% gelatin (gHGPs) were synthesized by covalent immobilization of gelatin to HA HGPs prepared via an inverse emulsion polymerization technique. Separately, a photocrosslinkable HA macromer (HAGMA) was synthesized by chemical modification of HA with glycidyl methacrylate (GMA). Doubly crosslinked networks (DXNs) were engineered by embedding gHGPs in a secondary network established by HAGMA at a particle concentration of 2.5 wt%. The resultant composite gels, designated as HA-gHGP, have an average compressive modulus of 21 kPa, and are non-toxic to the cultured MSCs. MSCs readily attached to these gels, exhibiting an early stage of stress fiber assembly 3 h post seeding. By day 7, stellate-shaped cells with extended filopodia were found on HA-gHGP gels. Moreover, cells had migrated deep into the matrix, forming a three dimensional, branched and interconnected cell community. Conversely, MSCs on the control gels lacking gelatin moieties formed isolated spheroids with rounded cell morphology. After 28 days of culture on HA-gHGP, Type I collagen production and mineral deposition were detected in the absence of osteogenic supplements, suggesting induction of osteogenic differentiation. In contrast, cells on the control gels expressed markers for adipogenesis. Overall, the HA-gHGP composite matrix has great promise for directing the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs by providing an adaptable environment through the spatial presentation of cell-adhesive modules.     

Chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells isolated from patients in late adulthood: the optimal conditions of growth factors

There is a controversy about the capacity of the mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from aged individuals to proliferate and differentiate into cartilage. The purpose of this study was to investigate the optimal condition to culture human MSCs from the aged individuals (>50 years) for cartilage tissue engineering. We tested the hypothesis that effective proliferation and chondrogenesis can be achieved with human MSCs from aged individuals under appropriate conditions. To investigate the best condition for proliferation, MSCs were cultured in medium containing four concentrations subsets (0, 0.05, 0.5, 5 ng/mL) of recombinant human TGF-beta2 and FGF-2, either with or without fetal calf serum. The cell numbers were counted 0, 1, 3, and 7 days after growth factors were given. For the induction of chondrogenesis in 3-dimensional (3-D) culture, cells were cultured in pellets with chondrogenic medium containing combinations of various growth factors. After 4 weeks of culture, the pellets were fixed and evaluated with Safranin-O staining for proteoglycan and immunohistochemical staining for type II collagen. RT-PCR was also performed for the mRNAs of type I collagen, type II collagen, and cartilage oligomeric protein (COMP). In a monolayer culture, TGF-beta2 in concentrations of 0.5 and 5 ng/mL caused significant reduction in cell number irrespective of the presence of serum. FGF-2 of 5 ng/mL most effectively increased cell number even in the absence of serum. In a pellet culture, remarkable chondrocyte-like differentiation of cells was induced around the peripheral areas of a pellet with 5 ng/mL of TGF-beta2, accompanied by increased proteoglycan and type II collagen production. The addition of 100 ng/mL of IGF-I induced notable increase in proteoglycan contents. The results of RT-PCR mirrored those of histological studies. This study shows that an effective proliferation and chondrogenesis may be obtained with proper combinations of growth factors and mesenchymal stem cells from aged individuals.     

The effect of culture conditions on the adipogenic and osteogenic inductions of mesenchymal stem cells on micropatterned surfaces

Herein we examined an adipogenic or osteogenic induction of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the corresponding media and a co-induction in a 1:1 mixed medium. The cell size effect and cell-cell contact effect were employed as two demonstrations to check the similarity or difference of the effects under these two induction ways. We seeded cells on a micropatterned surface with cell-adhesive microislands on poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogels. MSCs were well localized on the microislands separated by the strong and persistent non-fouling background, which enabled the observations of individual cells of varied sizes and numbers. We made statistics of adipogenic and osteogenic differentiations of single MSCs of different sizes (170-5600 μm(2)) and also of cell clusters of different aggregation numbers (1, 2, 4 and 8 etc.) with small, medium or large cell sizes. Both sole induction and co-induction led to monotonic cell size effects: small cells favored the adipogenic differentiation, and large cells preferred to the osteogenic differentiation. The effects of cell-cell contact were, however, rather complicated: the aggregation among cells was beneficial for both adipogenic and osteogenic differentiations, as revealed from the sole inductions; but under the co-induction culture in the mixed medium, the inherent enhancement of differentiation by the cell-cell contact encountered competition between the adipogenic and osteogenic commitments. We also examined the effects of cell density, which involved both size and contact effects, and thus exhibited different behaviors under sole induction and co-induction as well. We revealed that the density effect reflected the cooperation (for adipogenic differentiation) or competition (for osteogenic differentiation) between cell size and cell-cell contact effects.     

Modulation Effects of the 3D Strain Microenvironment on Characteristics of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes

It is necessary to investigate the characteristics of Mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)derived exosomes,and especially their application in tissue regeneration.Previous studies have shown that inflammatory stimulation enhanced the secretion of MSC-derived exosomes with stronger anti-inflammatory protein,cytokine profiles,and functional RNA via altering COX2/PGE2 pathway.Recently,accumulating evidence has also revealed that biophysical cues(especially biomechanical cues)in cell microenvironment have significant effects not only on cells but also on their exosomes.It has been reported that applying bi-axial strain to MSCs induces formation of a stiffer cytoskeleton through mTORC2 signaling,which biases against adipogenic differentiation and toward osteoblastogenesis.At the same time,For example,dimensionality,composition and stiffness of the extracellular matrix(ECM)has been proved to affect the size and composition of exosomes secreted by cancer cells.However,the effects of biomechanical cues in the three-dimensional(3D)microenvironment on stem cell-derived exosomes remains to be unveiled.Therefore,it is important to understand the roles of 3D cell mechanical microenvironment in regulating the characteristics of stem cell-derived exosomes and develop more efficient approaches to enhance their functions.This study aimed to explore the changes in characteristics of exosomes secreted by MSCs in periodontium in response to the matrix strain in 3D.Periodontal ligament stem cells(PDLSCs)were cultured in a 3D strain microenvironment engineered with microscale magnetically stretched collagen hydrogels.The morphology,particle distribution,marker protein expression of PDLSC-derived exosomes were analyzed.Then the pro-osteogenic property of exosomes was evaluated by assessing cell viability,proliferation,migration and osteogenic differentiation of target cells,for instance human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(hBMSCs).Detailed characterizations revealed that PDLSC-derived exosomes in the 3D strain mi-croenvironment were with similar morphology,particle distribution and surface markers.Notably,Exosomes secreted by PDLSCs in strain microenvironment were more endocytosed by hBMSCs and were more potent in improving proliferation and migration of hBMSCs,comparing with PDLSCs in non-strain environment.Alizarin red staining and molecular biology experiments confirmed that treatment of exosomes secreted by PDLSCs under mechanical stimulation led to a significant increase in osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs in vitro.Meanwhile,in vivo study also indicated that PDLSC-derived exosomes obtained from the 3D strain microenvironment could obviously promote new bone formation.Our findings revealed that mechanical cues profoundly affected the characteristics of PDLSC-derived exosomes,especially for their bio-activity,providing a foundation for using the 3D mechanical microenvironment to enhance the osteo-inductive functions of stem cell-derived exosomes in cell-free therapy for bone regeneration.     

Effect of hydrogel porosity on marrow stromal cell phenotypic expression

This study describes investigation of porous photocrosslinked oligo[(polyethylene glycol) fumarate] (OPF) hydrogels as potential matrix for osteoblastic differentiation of marrow stromal cells (MSCs). The porosity and interconnectivity of porous hydrogels were assessed using magnetic resonance microscopy (MRM) as a noninvasive investigative tool that could image the water construct inside the hydrogels at a high-spatial resolution. MSCs were cultured onto the porous hydrogels and cell number was assessed using PicoGreen DNA assay. Our results showed 10% of cells initially attached to the surface of scaffolds. However, cells did not show significant proliferation over a time period of 14 days. MSCs cultured on porous hydrogels had increased alkaline phosphatase activity as well as deposition of calcium, suggesting successful differentiation and maturation to the osteoblastic phenotype. Moreover, continued expression of type I collagen and osteonectin over 14 days confirmed osteoblastic differentiation of MSCs. MRM was also applied to monitor osteogenesis of MSCs on porous hydrogels. MRM images showed porous scaffolds became consolidated with osteogenic progression of cell differentiation. These findings indicate that porous OPF scaffolds enhanced MSC differentiation leading to development of bone-like mineralized tissue.     

力学应变对大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞增殖和成骨分化能力的影响

探讨周期性双轴力学应变对大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞(M esenchym a l stem ce lls,M SC s)增殖和成骨分化能力的影响。选用9月龄健康SD雌性大鼠,分离股骨、胫骨提取骨髓,采用密度梯度离心法分离M SC s。体外培养M SC s传至第3代,以1×105细胞浓度接种于双轴力学应变系统,选取4 000μstra in,频率为1hz的力学应变对M SC s加载。每天加载3次,每次2 h,间隔2 h。观察力学应变作用后1 d、3 d,M SC s增殖和成骨分化能力的变化,并与相应未加力学应变对照组比较。结果表明:(1)力学应变可增高M SC s的碱性磷酸酶(ALP)和骨桥蛋白(OPN)表达量;力学应变作用3 d后M SC s的ALP和OPN表达量明显高于力学应变作用1 d。I型胶原(COL I)仅在力学应变作用3 d增高;骨钙素(OCN)在各组无明显变化。(2)力学应变可促进M SC s增殖,但力学应变作用1 d和3 d对M SC s增殖的作用无明显差异。上述结果提示:力学应变可以促进M SC s的增殖和成骨分化能力。     

In vitro cultivation of canine multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells on collagen membranes treated with hyaluronic acid for cell therapy and tissue regeneration

Support structures for dermal regeneration are composed of biodegradable and bioresorbable polymers, animal skin or tendons, or are bacteria products. The use of such materials is controversial due to their low efficiency. An important area within tissue engineering is the application of multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to reparative surgery. The combined use of biodegradable membranes with stem cell therapy may lead to promising results for patients undergoing unsuccessful conventional treatments. Thus, the aim of this study was to test the efficacy of using membranes composed of anionic collagen with or without the addition of hyaluronic acid (HA) as a substrate for adhesion and in vitro differentiation of bone marrow-derived canine MSCs. The benefit of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on the differentiation of cells in culture was also tested. MSCs were collected from dog bone marrow, isolated and grown on collagen scaffolds with or without HA. Cell viability, proliferation rate, and cellular toxicity were analyzed after 7 days. The cultured cells showed uniform growth and morphological characteristics of undifferentiated MSCs, which demonstrated that MSCs successfully adapted to the culture conditions established by collagen scaffolds with or without HA. This demonstrates that such scaffolds are promising for applications to tissue regeneration. bFGF significantly increased the proliferative rate of MSCs by 63% when compared to groups without the addition of the growth factor. However, the addition of bFGF becomes limiting, since it has an inhibitory effect at high concentrations in culture medium.     

外源性透明质酸对兔骨髓间充质干细胞定向分化为软骨细胞的影响

背景：透明质酸是关节腔滑液最主要的成分,对细胞的形态发生起着非常重要的作用,但其用于软骨缺损修复时对骨髓间充质干细胞的影响如何呢？ 目的：通过分析外源性透明质酸对兔骨髓间充质干细胞体外增殖及定向分化为软骨细胞的影响,探讨关节腔内环境对骨髓间充质干细胞的作用。 方法：全骨髓法+贴壁培养法分离培养兔骨髓间充质干细胞,取第4代细胞用于实验,实验组细胞加入透明质酸诱导液,以转化生长因子β3诱导组作为阳性对照,阴性对照组加入常规培养液。分别于诱导后第7,14,21 d行甲苯胺蓝染色检测蛋白聚糖表达,免疫组化染色及RT-PCR检测细胞Ⅱ型胶原表达。 结果与结论：经透明质酸诱导后,细胞增殖速度减慢,由长梭形变为多角形、椭圆形,细胞外基质呈甲苯胺蓝异染性和Ⅱ型胶原免疫组化阳性,RT-PCR检测示Ⅱ型胶原mRNA表达阳性,表现出软骨细胞的分化特点,但表达均比阳性对照组弱。结果提示,外源性透明质酸具有诱导兔骨髓间充质干细胞向软骨细胞分化的能力,但比转化生长因子β3的诱导能力弱,关节腔内环境对骨髓间充质干细胞向软骨细胞分化有正性促进作用,支持透明质酸作为软骨组织工程基质使用。     

骨形态发生蛋白2诱导慢性腱病大鼠肌腱干细胞体外成骨、成软骨分化

背景：目前临床对于慢性腱病缺乏有效的治疗手段,原因在于其发病机制至今尚未阐明。 目的：研究体外骨形态发生蛋白2对胶原酶诱导的大鼠慢性腱病模型髌腱来源肌腱干细胞的成骨、成软骨分化的作用。 方法：从大鼠慢性腱病模型的髌腱中分离培养出原代肌腱干细胞,传代培养至第3代细胞,行成骨、成脂、成软骨诱导分化鉴定其干细胞的特性。将肌腱干细胞(P3)单层培养至细胞融合,用重组人骨形态发生蛋白2干预。7 d后分别行茜素红染色,并行茜素红染色定量分析。将肌腱干细胞体外三维微球培养后分为2组,诱导组用重组人骨形态发生蛋白2干预,对照组不进行干预。21 d后三维微球行苏木精-伊红染色,阿利辛蓝染色以及Sox9和Ⅱ型胶原免疫组织化学染色。 结果与结论：慢性腱病大鼠来源原代肌腱干细胞体外培养呈克隆样集落生长,传代后细胞主要表现为多突的纺锤形和星形的扁平细胞,具有成纤维细胞样的特征。肌腱干细胞(P3)成脂诱导10 d,油红O染色阳性;成骨诱导7 d,茜素红染色阳性;成软骨诱导14 d,苏木精-伊红染色阳性可见软骨样细胞,Ⅱ型胶原免疫组化染色阳性。单层培养的肌腱干细胞用重组人骨形态发生蛋白2诱导7 d茜素红染色阳性,对照组为阴性,茜素红染色定量检测显示差异有显著性意义。重组人骨形态发生蛋白2诱导肌腱干细胞21 d,苏木精-伊红染色可见软骨样细胞形成、阿利辛蓝染色可见细胞内糖胺多糖沉积、Sox9和Ⅱ型胶原免疫组织化学染色均呈阳性。可见体外重组人骨形态发生蛋白2可以诱导慢性腱病来源的肌腱干细胞成骨、成软骨分化。这为进一步研究慢性腱病的发病机制提供了细胞生物学依据。中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点：干细胞;骨髓干细胞;造血干细胞;脂肪干细胞;肿瘤干细胞;胚胎干细胞;脐带脐血干细胞;干细胞诱导;干细胞分化;组织工程全文链接：     

Modulation of differentiation and mineralization of marrow stromal cells cultured on biomimetic hydrogels modified with Arg-Gly-Asp containing peptides

We synthesized biomimetic hydrogels modified with an osteopontin-derived peptide (ODP) and used them as a substrate for in vitro culture of marrow stromal cells (MSCs) to investigate the effect of the biomimetic surface on differentiation of MSCs into osteoblasts. Proliferation and biological assays for 16 days proved that MSCs became differentiated into osteoblasts secreting osteogenic phenotypic markers such as alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteopontin, and mineralized calcium. In addition, there was an additive effect of the cell-binding peptide on differentiation and mineralization of MSCs cultured in the presence of soluble osteogenic supplements in cell culture media. For example, calcium content at day 16 on peptide-modified hydrogels was significantly higher than on tissue culture polystyrene. Two general trends were observed: (1) proliferation of MSCs decreased as the amount of differentiation markers increased, and (2) higher peptide concentrations accelerated the differentiation of MSCs. On the hydrogel modified with ODP, ALP activity exhibited a maximum value of 36.7 +/- 4.2 pmol/cell/h at day 10 for the concentration of 2 micromol/g while the culture time needed for maximum ALP activity occurred on day 13 for the lower concentrations. On the same hydrogel, the calcium content at day 10 was 21.4 +/- 2.3 ng/cell for the peptide concentration of 2 micromol/g and 1.0 +/- 0.3 ng/cell for 1.0 micromol/g. We used Gly-Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser (GRGDS) for modification of the hydrogel as a comparison to the results with ODP. However, osteoblast development was not significantly affected by the nature of the binding peptide sequences. These results suggest that MSC function can be modulated by variation of the peptide concentration in biomimetic hydrogels used for scaffold-based bone tissue engineering.     

Hydrostatic Pressure Enhances Chondrogenic Differentiation of Human Bone Marrow Stromal Cells in Osteochondrogenic Medium

This study demonstrated the chondrogenic effect of hydrostatic pressure on human bone marrow stromal cells (MSCs) cultured in a mixed medium containing osteogenic and chondrogenic factors. MSCs seeded in type I collagen sponges were exposed to 1 MPa of intermittent hydrostatic pressure at a frequency of 1 Hz for 4 h per day for 10 days, or remained in identical culture conditions but without exposure to pressure. Afterwards, we compared the proteoglycan content of loaded and control cell/scaffold constructs with Alcian blue staining. We also used real-time PCR to evaluate the change in mRNA expression of selected genes associated with chondrogenic and osteogenic differentiation (aggrecan, type I collagen, type II collagen, Runx2 (Cbfa-1), Sox9, and TGF-β1). With the hydrostatic pressure loading regime, proteoglycan staining increased markedly. Correspondingly, the mRNA expression of chondrogenic genes such as aggrecan, type II collagen, and Sox9 increased significantly. We also saw a significant increase in the mRNA expression of type I collagen, but no change in the expression of Runx2 or TGF-β1 mRNA. This study demonstrated that hydrostatic pressure enhanced differentiation of MSCs in the presence of multipotent differentiation factors in vitro, and suggests the critical role that this loading regime may play during cartilage development and regeneration in vivo.