Project description:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage degradation and inflammation. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of secretome derived from adipose tissue mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs) in mitigating inflammation and promoting cartilage repair in an in vitro model of OA. Our in vitro model comprised chondrocytes inflamed with TNF. To assess the therapeutic potential of secretome, inflamed chondrocytes were treated with it and concentrations of pro-inflammatory cytokines, metalloproteinases (MMPs) and extracellular matrix markers were measured. In addition, secretome-treated chondrocytes were subject to a microarray analysis to determine which genes were upregulated and which were downregulated. Treating TNF-inflamed chondrocytes with secretome in vitro inhibits the NF-κB pathway, thereby mediating anti-inflammatory and anti-catabolic effects. Additional protective effects of secretome on cartilage are revealed in the inhibition of hypertrophy markers such as RUNX2 and COL10A1, increased production of COL2A1 and ACAN and upregulation of SOX9. These findings suggest that ASC-derived secretome can effectively reduce inflammation, promote cartilage repair, and maintain chondrocyte phenotype. This study highlights the potential of ASC-derived secretome as a novel, non-cell-based therapeutic approach for OA, offering a promising alternative to current treatments by targeting inflammation and cartilage repair mechanisms.
Project description:This project is a report of protemoic data of secretome from human adipose tissue-derived stem cells. The ADSCs were cultured in serum-free condition, and LC-MS/MS identification was conducted to analyze the ingredients in the secretome.
Project description:Canine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (cAD-MSCs) show therapeutic promise for their regenerative potential, particularly in their secretome. However, concerns arise regarding the impact of in vitro cultivation need for storing therapeutic doses, prompting this study to comprehensively explore the impact of in vitro aging on gene expression and secretome composition. The study involved collecting abdominal adipose tissue samples from nine healthy female dogs, from which cAD-MSCs were extracted and cultured. Stem cells were validated through trilineage differentiation assays and flow cytometry immunophenotyping. Gene expression profiling, using RT-qPCR array and cAD-MSCs secretome LC-MS/MS analysis, were conducted at passages 3 and 6 to reveal gene expression and protein composition alterations during in vitro culture. Gene expression profiling of in vitro aged cAD-MSCs revealed expression alterations, while significant downregulation was observed in two MSC-associated genes. Proteomic analysis revealed 10% distinctively expressed proteins, and several up- and downregulations. Grouping these proteins with biologically significant ones, Gene Ontology Panther Pathway analysis revealed that P3 proteins were significantly associated with cytoskeletal regulation, nicotinic acetylcholine receptor signaling, inflammation mediated by chemokine and cytokine signaling, Wnt signaling, and CCKR signaling map. In contrast, P6 proteins were linked to the xanthine and guanine salvage pathway, adenine and hypoxanthine salvage pathway, and blood coagulation pathway. To the best of our knowledge, this study presents the first original perspective on the changes in secretome composition that occur when cAD-MSCs age in vitro. Our findings highlight significant changes that, in conclusion, indicate the regenerative potential of cAD-MSCs and that their secretome may be compromised due to in vitro aging. Consequently, our study suggests a preference for earlier passages when considering these cells for therapeutic applications.
Project description:This proof-of-principle experiment was designed to demonstrate the feasibility of proximity labeling for RNAM-bM-^@M-^Sprotein interactions IPL-seq on 293T-Rex expressing MSA-SNRPN70 (sample) or NFH-SNRPN70 (control)
Project description:Identifying an animal's complete set of secreted proteins (secretome), as well as deciphering their tissues of origin, is extremely challenging. To address this, we used a proximity labeling (TurboID) and mass spectrometry approach to identify blood plasma proteins derived from specific cell-types and organs in Drosophila melanogaster larvae. We identified 535 proteins from 10 major cell/tissue types (e.g. muscle, adipose, glia), including most known fly blood proteins. We confirmed the quality of this dataset, using a combination of single cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) and CRISPR/Cas9 knock-in fly lines. Our dataset contains hundreds of uncharacterized secreted proteins, many of which originate from a single cell-type/tissue, including some from less appreciated sources (e.g. glia, oenocytes). In addition, we discover proteins that are deposited in a different tissue than where they are synthesized, suggesting travel through circulation and potential inter-organ functions. Our secretome map will serve as a resource to investigate blood protein function, discover novel tissue-tissue communication signals, and mine for homologues of human biomarkers.
Project description:Aging coincides with the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, increased adiposity, and diminished physical function. Accordingly, interventions aimed at improving muscle, metabolic, and/or physical health are of interest to mitigate the adverse effects of aging. In this study, we tested a stem-cell secretome product which contains a host of growth, cytoskeletal remodeling, and immunomodulatory factors. We examined the effects of 4 weeks of bi-weekly unilateral intramuscular secretome injections (quadriceps) in ambulatory aged male C57Bl/6 mice (22-23 months) compared to saline injected aged-matched controls. After 4 weeks of treatment, secretome delivery substantially increased whole body lean mass and decreased fat mass corresponding to higher fiber cross sectional area and smaller adipocyte size, respectively. Secretome-treated mice also displayed improved whole-body grip strength and rotarod performance and had higher energy expenditure and physical activity levels compared to control mice. Furthermore, secretome-treated mice had greater skeletal muscle Pax7+ cell abundance, capillary density, and collagen turnover. Finally, the secretome product reduced lipid content and lipid droplet size in adipocytes in vitro. These data suggest intramuscular treatment secretome improves whole-body metabolism, physical function, and remodels skeletal muscle and adipose tissue in aged mice.
Project description:Cell identities are defined by intrinsic transcriptional networks and spatio-temporal environmental factors. Here, we explored multiple factors that contribute to the identity of adipose stem cells, including anatomic location, microvascular neighborhood, and sex. Our data suggest that adipose stem cells serve a dual role as adipocyte precursors and fibroblast-like cells that shape the adipose tissue’s extracellular matrix in an organotypic manner. We further find that adipose stem cells display sexual dimorphism regarding genes involved in estrogen signaling, homebox transcription factor expression and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. These differences could be attributed to sex hormone effects, developmental origin, or both. Finally, our data demonstrate that adipose stem cells are distinct from mural cells, and that the state of commitment to adipogenic differentiation is linked to their anatomic position in the microvascular niche. Our work supports the importance of sex and microvascular function in adipose tissue physiology.
Project description:Cell identities are defined by intrinsic transcriptional networks and spatio-temporal environmental factors. Here, we explored multiple factors that contribute to the identity of adipose stem cells, including anatomic location, microvascular neighborhood, and sex. Our data suggest that adipose stem cells serve a dual role as adipocyte precursors and fibroblast-like cells that shape the adipose tissue’s extracellular matrix in an organotypic manner. We further find that adipose stem cells display sexual dimorphism regarding genes involved in estrogen signaling, homebox transcription factor expression and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. These differences could be attributed to sex hormone effects, developmental origin, or both. Finally, our data demonstrate that adipose stem cells are distinct from mural cells, and that the state of commitment to adipogenic differentiation is linked to their anatomic position in the microvascular niche. Our work supports the importance of sex and microvascular function in adipose tissue physiology.