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PLoS One ; 15(8): e0237479, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32790806

RESUMO

OBJECTIVE: As native cartilage consists of different phenotypical zones, this study aims to fabricate different types of neocartilage constructs from collagen hydrogels and human mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) genetically modified to express different chondrogenic factors. DESIGN: Human MSCs derived from bone-marrow of osteoarthritis (OA) hips were genetically modified using adenoviral vectors encoding sex-determining region Y-type high-mobility-group-box (SOX) 9, transforming growth factor beta (TGFB) 1 or bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) 2 cDNA, placed in type I collagen hydrogels and maintained in serum-free chondrogenic media for three weeks. Control constructs contained unmodified MSCs or MSCs expressing GFP. The respective constructs were analyzed histologically, immunohistochemically, biochemically, and by qRT-PCR for chondrogenesis and hypertrophy. RESULTS: Chondrogenesis in MSCs was consistently and strongly induced in collagen I hydrogels by the transgenes SOX9, TGFB1 and BMP2 as evidenced by positive staining for proteoglycans, chondroitin-4-sulfate (CS4) and collagen (COL) type II, increased levels of glycosaminoglycan (GAG) synthesis, and expression of mRNAs associated with chondrogenesis. The control groups were entirely non-chondrogenic. The levels of hypertrophy, as judged by expression of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and COL X on both the protein and mRNA levels revealed different stages of hypertrophy within the chondrogenic groups (BMP2>TGFB1>SOX9). CONCLUSIONS: Different types of neocartilage with varying levels of hypertrophy could be generated from human MSCs in collagen hydrogels by transfer of genes encoding the chondrogenic factors SOX9, TGFB1 and BMP2. This technology may be harnessed for regeneration of specific zones of native cartilage upon damage.


Assuntos
Proteína Morfogenética Óssea 2/genética , Hidrogéis/química , Fatores de Transcrição SOX9/genética , Fator de Crescimento Transformador beta1/genética , Fosfatase Alcalina/genética , Fosfatase Alcalina/metabolismo , Proteína Morfogenética Óssea 2/metabolismo , Cartilagem/citologia , Cartilagem/metabolismo , Cartilagem/patologia , Diferenciação Celular , Proliferação de Células , Células Cultivadas , Condrogênese/genética , Colágeno Tipo I/química , Colágeno Tipo X/genética , Meios de Cultura Livres de Soro/química , Glicosaminoglicanos/metabolismo , Humanos , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/citologia , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/metabolismo , Osteoartrite/metabolismo , Osteoartrite/patologia , RNA Mensageiro/metabolismo , Fatores de Transcrição SOX9/metabolismo , Fator de Crescimento Transformador beta1/metabolismo
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Adv Mater ; 30(28): e1706754, 2018 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29847704

RESUMO

An integral approach toward in situ tissue engineering through scaffolds that mimic tissue with regard to both tissue architecture and biochemical composition is presented. Monolithic osteochondral and meniscus scaffolds are prepared with tissue analog layered biochemical composition and perpendicularly oriented continuous micropores by a newly developed cryostructuring technology. These scaffolds enable rapid cell ingrowth and induce zonal-specific matrix synthesis of human multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells solely through their design without the need for supplementation of soluble factors such as growth factors.


Assuntos
Células-Tronco , Condrócitos , Humanos , Menisco , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais , Mimetismo Molecular , Engenharia Tecidual , Alicerces Teciduais
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Tissue Eng Part A ; 23(9-10): 390-402, 2017 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28095754

RESUMO

Meniscal injuries are the most frequently encountered soft tissue injuries in the equine stifle joint. Due to the inherent limited repair potential of meniscal tissue, meniscal injuries do not only affect the meniscus itself but also lead to impaired joint homeostasis and secondary osteoarthritis. The presented study compares 3D coculture constructs of primary equine mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and meniscus cells (MC) seeded on three different scaffolds-a cell-laden collagen type I hydrogel (Col I gel), a tissue-derived small intestinal matrix scaffold (SIS-muc) and a combination thereof-for their qualification to be applied for meniscus tissue engineering. To investigate cell attachment of primary MC and MSC on SIS-muc matrix SEM pictures were performed. For molecular analysis, lyophilized samples of coculture constructs with different cell ratios (100% MC, 100% MSC, and 50% MC and 50% MSC, 20% MC, and 80% MSC) were digested and analyzed for DNA and GAG content. Active matrix remodeling of 3D coculture models was indicated by matrix metalloproteinases detection. For comparison of tissue-engineered constructs with the histologic architecture of natural equine menisci, paired lateral and medial menisci of 15 horses representing different age groups were examined. A meniscus phenotype with promising similarity to native meniscus tissue in its GAG/DNA expression in addition to Col I, Col II, and Aggrecan production was achieved using a scaffold composed of Col I gel on SIS-muc combined with a coculture of MC and MSC. The results encourage further development of this scaffold-cell combination for meniscus tissue engineering.


Assuntos
Colágeno Tipo I/química , Matriz Extracelular/química , Hidrogéis/química , Intestino Delgado/química , Menisco/metabolismo , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/metabolismo , Engenharia Tecidual , Animais , Células Cultivadas , Técnicas de Cocultura , Cavalos , Menisco/lesões , Projetos Piloto
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Adv Healthc Mater ; 5(17): 2191-8, 2016 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27185494

RESUMO

Cartilage degeneration is the major cause of chronic pain, lost mobility, and reduced quality of life for over estimated 150 million osteoarthritis sufferers worldwide. Despite intensive research, none of the available therapies can restore the hyaline cartilage surface beyond just fibrous repair. To overcome these limitations, numerous cell-based approaches for cartilage repair are being explored that aim to provide an appropriate microenvironment for chondrocyte maintenance and differentiation of multipotent mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) toward the chondrogenic lineage. Articular cartilage is composed of highly organized collagen network that entails the tissue into four distinct zones and each zone into three different regions based on differences in matrix morphology and biochemistry. Current cartilage implants cannot establish the hierarchical tissue organization that seems critical for normal cartilage function. Therefore, in this study, a structured, multilayered collagen scaffold designed for the replacement of damaged cartilage is presented that allows repopulation by host cells and synthesis of a new natural matrix. By using the electrospinning method, the potential to engineer a scaffold consisting of two different collagen types is obtained. With the developed collagen scaffold, a five-layered biomaterial is created that has the potency to induce the differentiation of human bone marrow derived MSCs toward the chondrogenic lineage.


Assuntos
Materiais Biomiméticos/química , Cartilagem/metabolismo , Diferenciação Celular , Movimento Celular , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/metabolismo , Alicerces Teciduais/química , Cartilagem/citologia , Humanos , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/citologia
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J Vis Exp ; (78)2013 Aug 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23963401

RESUMO

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Current therapeutic strategies are predominantly developed in 2D culture systems, which inadequately reflect physiological conditions in vivo. Biological 3D matrices provide cells an environment in which cells can self-organize, allowing the study of tissue organization and cell differentiation. Such scaffolds can be seeded with a mixture of different cell types to study direct 3D cell-cell-interactions. To mimic the 3D complexity of cancer tumors, our group has developed a 3D in vitro tumor test system. Our 3D tissue test system models the in vivo situation of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs), which we established with our decellularized porcine jejunal segment derived biological vascularized scaffold (BioVaSc). In our model, we reseeded a modified BioVaSc matrix with primary fibroblasts, microvascular endothelial cells (mvECs) and the S462 tumor cell line. For static culture, the vascular structure of the BioVaSc is removed and the remaining scaffold is cut open on one side (Small Intestinal Submucosa SIS-Muc). The resulting matrix is then fixed between two metal rings (cell crowns). Another option is to culture the cell-seeded SIS-Muc in a flow bioreactor system that exposes the cells to shear stress. Here, the bioreactor is connected to a peristaltic pump in a self-constructed incubator. A computer regulates the arterial oxygen and nutrient supply via parameters such as blood pressure, temperature, and flow rate. This setup allows for a dynamic culture with either pressure-regulated pulsatile or constant flow. In this study, we could successfully establish both a static and dynamic 3D culture system for MPNSTs. The ability to model cancer tumors in a more natural 3D environment will enable the discovery, testing, and validation of future pharmaceuticals in a human-like model.


Assuntos
Técnicas de Cultura de Células/métodos , Neoplasias de Bainha Neural/patologia , Engenharia Tecidual/métodos , Animais , Reatores Biológicos , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Humanos , Suínos
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