Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes Ameliorate Dermal Fibrosis in a Murine Model of Bleomycin-Induced Scleroderma
Autor: | Hai-Ping Zhang, Xue-Yao Wang, Xue-Fei Lin, Man Li, Zhi-Guo Chen, Wei Zhu |
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Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Biology Exosomes Bleomycin Scleroderma Masson's trichrome stain Mice chemistry.chemical_compound Fibrosis medicine Animals Mice Inbred BALB C integumentary system Mesenchymal stem cell Mesenchymal Stem Cells Cell Biology Hematology medicine.disease Disease Models Animal chemistry Cancer research Myofibroblast Developmental Biology Transforming growth factor |
Zdroj: | Stem Cells and Development. 30:981-990 |
ISSN: | 1557-8534 1547-3287 |
DOI: | 10.1089/scd.2021.0112 |
Popis: | Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have become a promising therapeutic strategy for scleroderma. Exosomes derived from MSCs (MSC-exosomes) possess functional properties similar to those of their source cells. In this study, we aimed to explore the potential role of MSC-exosomes in the treatment of scleroderma. MSC-exosomes were isolated from human umbilical cords through ultracentrifugation and characterized. An experimental fibrosis model was established in BALB/c mice by a subcutaneous injection of bleomycin, followed by treatment with MSC-exosomes or MSC infusions once a week for a total of four doses. Using hematoxylin and eosin and Masson's trichrome staining and immunohistochemistry, hydroxyproline content, and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analyses, we investigated the effects of MSC-exosomes on dermal fibrosis and explored the underlying mechanism. MSC-exosome treatment restored the dermal architecture, reduced dermal thickness, and partially increased subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness. In addition, MSC-exosomes inhibited the expression of collagen (COL)-I, COL-III, and α-smooth muscle actin. The transforming growth factor (TGF)-β/Smad signaling pathway was also suppressed in MSC-exosome-treated mice. Taken together, our results suggest that MSC-exosomes can attenuate myofibroblast activation and collagen deposition in dermal fibrosis by downregulating the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. Therefore, the use of MSC-exosomes may be a potential therapeutic approach for the treatment of scleroderma. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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