Interleukin 11 drives dermal fibroblast activation in mechanical stretch-mediated skin expansion
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Project description:In plastic and reconstructive surgery, mechanical stretch (MS) forces are frequently used to stimulate skin regeneration in order to produce additional skin for repairing tissue defects. Fibroblast activation in response to MS is crucial for skin growth during skin expansion. While its function in skin expansion is unknown, interleukin 11 (IL11) has been described as a cytokine that is increased in response to mechanical stimuli. In this study, we demonstrated that the expression of IL11 and IL11 receptor alpha subunit (IL11RA) was significantly increased in dermal fibroblasts (DFs) of the well-regenerated expanded skins (ESs) in human and mouse samples. However, IL11 was relatively lacking in the poorly-regenerated human ESs. Through the inhibition of IL11 signaling, MS-induced fibroblast proliferation, extracellular matrix (ECM) production, and myofibroblast activation were all inhibited in vitro. Consistently, depletion of IL11 signaling in vivo reduced skin regeneration during skin expansion, as evidenced by decreased dermal thickness and inhibited fibroblast function. Notably, transcriptomic analysis revealed that MS stimulation induced the upregulation of pathways associated with cell proliferation, collagen synthesis, stress response, and cell activation, whereas these pathways were downregulated in the IL11RA knockdown group. Mechanistically, we discovered that WNT5B acts as a downstream regulator of IL11-mediated cell activation in the presence of MS. Finally, the administration of recombinant IL11 via intradermal injection into mice significantly promoted fibroblast activation and halted the reduction in dermal thickness that occurred during skin expansion. In summary, our study demonstrated that IL11 signaling plays a crucial role in the activation of fibroblasts induced by MS, making it a promising target for clinical application in enhancing skin regeneration during skin expansion.
2025-08-03 | GSE269384 | GEO
Project description:With gene expression profiling it was aimed to identify the differentially expressed genes associated with the regulation of the cytoskeleton to investigate the stretch-induced cell alignment mechanism. A whole genome microarray based analysis of the stretch-induced gene expression changes was done. Gene expression was measured at the beginning of the alignment process showing first reoriented cells after 5 h stretching and at the end after 24 h, where nearly all cells are aligned. Cyclic mechanical stretching of cells results in cellular alignment perpendicular to the stretch direction regulating cellular response. This stress response is assumed to be an adaptation mechanism to reduce extensive stretching but also acts as architectural restructuring changing performance and biomechanics of the tissue. Gene expression profiling of control vs. stretched primary human dermal fibroblasts after 5 h and 24 h demonstrated the regulation of differentially expressed genes associated with metabolism, differentiation and morphology. Primary human dermal fibroblasts from ten donors were cultured on Bioflex culture plates and stretched for 5h and 24 h or left untreated to avoid changes according to cell culturing. Each of the subject provided 4 samples (control/treated and 5hrs/24hrs) resulting in 40 samples total.
2014-06-11 | E-GEOD-58389 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:With gene expression profiling it was aimed to identify the differentially expressed genes associated with the regulation of the cytoskeleton to investigate the stretch-induced cell alignment mechanism. A whole genome microarray based analysis of the stretch-induced gene expression changes was done. Gene expression was measured at the beginning of the alignment process showing first reoriented cells after 5 h stretching and at the end after 24 h, where nearly all cells are aligned. Cyclic mechanical stretching of cells results in cellular alignment perpendicular to the stretch direction regulating cellular response. This stress response is assumed to be an adaptation mechanism to reduce extensive stretching but also acts as architectural restructuring changing performance and biomechanics of the tissue. Gene expression profiling of control vs. stretched primary human dermal fibroblasts after 5 h and 24 h demonstrated the regulation of differentially expressed genes associated with metabolism, differentiation and morphology.
2014-06-11 | GSE58389 | GEO
Project description:Severe lung injury requiring mechanical ventilation may lead to secondary fibrosis. Senescence, a cell response characterized by cell cycle arrest and a shift towards a proinflammatory/profibrotic phenotype, is one of the mechanisms involved in lung fibrosis. Here, we explore the contribution of mechanical stretch to senescence of the alveolar epithelium and its link with fibrosis. Human alveolar cells and fibroblasts were exposed in vitro to mechanical stretch, and senescence assessed. In addition, fibroblasts were exposed to culture media preconditioned by senescent epithelial cells and their activation was studied. Transcriptomic profiles from stretched, senescent epithelial cells and activated fibroblasts were combined to identify potential activated pathways. Finally, the senolytic effects of digoxin were tested in these models. Mechanical stretch induced senescence in alveolar epithelial cells, but not in fibroblasts. This stretch-induced senescence has specific features compared to senescence induced by doxorubicin. Fibroblasts were activated after exposure to supernatants conditioned by epithelial senescent cells. Transcriptomic analyses revealed notch signaling as a potential responsible for the epithelial-mesenchymal crosstalk, as fibroblast activation was inhibited by treatment with an inhibitor of g-secretase. Treatment with digoxin reduced the percentage of senescent cells after stretch and ameliorated the fibroblast response to preconditioned media. These results suggest that lung fibrosis in response to mechanical stretch may be caused by the paracrine effects of senescent alveolar cells. This pathogenetic mechanism can be pharmacologically manipulated to improve lung repair.
2025-03-25 | GSE267782 | GEO
Project description:Severe lung injury requiring mechanical ventilation may lead to secondary fibrosis. Senescence, a cell response characterized by cell cycle arrest and a shift towards a proinflammatory/profibrotic phenotype, is one of the mechanisms involved in lung fibrosis. Here, we explore the contribution of mechanical stretch to senescence of the alveolar epithelium and its link with fibrosis. Human alveolar cells and fibroblasts were exposed in vitro to mechanical stretch, and senescence assessed. In addition, fibroblasts were exposed to culture media preconditioned by senescent epithelial cells and their activation was studied. Transcriptomic profiles from stretched, senescent epithelial cells and activated fibroblasts were combined to identify potential activated pathways. Finally, the senolytic effects of digoxin were tested in these models. Mechanical stretch induced senescence in alveolar epithelial cells, but not in fibroblasts. This stretch-induced senescence has specific features compared to senescence induced by doxorubicin. Fibroblasts were activated after exposure to supernatants conditioned by epithelial senescent cells. Transcriptomic analyses revealed notch signaling as a potential responsible for the epithelial-mesenchymal crosstalk, as fibroblast activation was inhibited by treatment with an inhibitor of g-secretase. Treatment with digoxin reduced the percentage of senescent cells after stretch and ameliorated the fibroblast response to preconditioned media. These results suggest that lung fibrosis in response to mechanical stretch may be caused by the paracrine effects of senescent alveolar cells. This pathogenetic mechanism can be pharmacologically manipulated to improve lung repair.
2025-03-25 | GSE267784 | GEO
Project description:Severe lung injury requiring mechanical ventilation may lead to secondary fibrosis. Senescence, a cell response characterized by cell cycle arrest and a shift towards a proinflammatory/profibrotic phenotype, is one of the mechanisms involved in lung fibrosis. Here, we explore the contribution of mechanical stretch to senescence of the alveolar epithelium and its link with fibrosis. Human alveolar cells and fibroblasts were exposed in vitro to mechanical stretch, and senescence assessed. In addition, fibroblasts were exposed to culture media preconditioned by senescent epithelial cells and their activation was studied. Transcriptomic profiles from stretched, senescent epithelial cells and activated fibroblasts were combined to identify potential activated pathways. Finally, the senolytic effects of digoxin were tested in these models. Mechanical stretch induced senescence in alveolar epithelial cells, but not in fibroblasts. This stretch-induced senescence has specific features compared to senescence induced by doxorubicin. Fibroblasts were activated after exposure to supernatants conditioned by epithelial senescent cells. Transcriptomic analyses revealed notch signaling as a potential responsible for the epithelial-mesenchymal crosstalk, as fibroblast activation was inhibited by treatment with an inhibitor of g-secretase. Treatment with digoxin reduced the percentage of senescent cells after stretch and ameliorated the fibroblast response to preconditioned media. These results suggest that lung fibrosis in response to mechanical stretch may be caused by the paracrine effects of senescent alveolar cells. This pathogenetic mechanism can be pharmacologically manipulated to improve lung repair.
2025-03-25 | GSE267787 | GEO
Project description:Myocardial damage caused for example by cardiac ischemia leads to ventricular volume overload resulting in increased stretch of the remaining myocardium. In adult mammals, these changes trigger an adaptive cardiomyocyte hypertrophic response which, if the damage is extensive, will ultimately lead to pathological hypertrophy and heart failure. Conversely, in response to extensive myocardial damage, cardiomyocytes in the adult zebrafish heart and neonatal mice proliferate and completely regenerate the damaged myocardium. We therefore hypothesized that in adult zebrafish, changes in mechanical loading due to myocardial damage may act as a trigger to induce cardiac regeneration. Based, on this notion we sought to identify mechanosensors which could be involved in detecting changes in mechanical loading and triggering regeneration. Here we show using a combination of knockout animals, RNAseq and in vitro assays that the mechanosensitive ion channel Trpc6a is required by cardiomyocytes for successful cardiac regeneration in adult zebrafish. Furthermore, using a cyclic cell stretch assay, we have determined that Trpc6a induces the expression of components of the AP1 transcription complex in response to mechanical stretch. Our data highlights how changes in mechanical forces due to myocardial damage can be detected by mechanosensors which in turn can trigger cardiac regeneration.
2023-12-20 | E-MTAB-13603 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:Alveolar epithelial type II (AEII) cells are the first line host in response to mechanical ventilation. We tested the hypothesis that the modulation of microRNA on AEII cells in response to mechanical stretch may participate in the ventilator-induced lung injury. This experiment is designed to screen miRNAs that are deregulated during mechanical stretch of AEII cells.
2015-11-18 | GSE75100 | GEO
Project description:Mechanical stimulation is an important factor for the development of complications after LASIK, but the molecular mechanism still remains unclear. In this study, we have employed whole genome microarray expression profiling as a discovery platform to identify genes responded to mechanical stretch in human corneal keratocytes. Furthermore, the specific signal transduction pathways were discussed. Mechanical stretch regulated gene expression was measured in human corneal keratocytes subjected to cyclic stretch (0-15% elongation, 0.5 Hz, sine waveform) for 0, 1 and 6 hours, respectively. Totally, 840 differentially expressed genes were identified in keratocytes under mechanical stretching, among which 493 genes were up-regulated and 388 genes were down-regulated. Theses differential genes were mainly involved in cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, ECM-receptor interaction, Focal adhesion, TNF signaling pathway, and MAPK signaling pathway.
2020-12-31 | GSE124138 | GEO
Project description:Mechanical stretch induced transcriptomic profiles in cardiac myocytes
| PRJNA419923 | ENA