Adipose-derived stem cells enhance myogenic differentiation in the mdx mouse model of muscular dystrophy via paracrine signaling

Autor: Ji-qing Cao, Ying-yin Liang, Ya-qin Li, Hui-li Zhang, Yu-ling Zhu, Jia Geng, Li-qing Yang, Shan-wei Feng, Juan Yang, Jie Kong, Cheng Zhang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Neural Regeneration Research, Vol 11, Iss 10, Pp 1638-1643 (2016)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1673-5374
DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.193244
Popis: Adipose-derived stem cells have been shown to promote peripheral nerve regeneration through the paracrine secretion of neurotrophic factors. However, it is unclear whether these cells can promote myogenic differentiation in muscular dystrophy. Adipose-derived stem cells (6 × 10 6 ) were injected into the gastrocnemius muscle of mdx mice at various sites. Dystrophin expression was found in the muscle fibers. Phosphorylation levels of Akt, mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), eIF-4E binding protein 1 and S6 kinase 1 were increased, and the Akt/mTOR pathway was activated. Simultaneously, myogenin levels were increased, whereas cleaved caspase 3 and vimentin levels were decreased. Necrosis and fibrosis were reduced in the muscle fibers. These findings suggest that adipose-derived stem cells promote the regeneration and survival of muscle cells by inhibiting apoptosis and fibrosis, thereby alleviating muscle damage in muscular dystrophy.
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