Characterization of mesenchymal stem cells derived from the equine synovial fluid and membrane.
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Summary
The research article studies the characteristics of mesenchymal stem cells obtained from the synovial fluid and membrane of horses. The study indicates that these derived stem cells show promise for use in regenerative medicine, particularly for repairing joint damage in equines.
Objective
The main objective of the study was to establish and characterize mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from the equine synovial fluid (SF) and synovial membrane (SM). These cells were examined for their morphology and expression of specific markers related to stem cells, pluripotency, inflammation, and cell cycle.
Methodology
- The researchers acquired samples during arthroscopy and cultured them using Minimum Essential Medium (MEM).
- The cells were analyzed for their morphology and their growth pattern was observed.
- Flow cytometry was used to analyse expression of certain markers in the cells. Markers are proteins that help identify and classify cells.
Results
- The MEM medium was effective in maintaining the cultures with a 97% success rate. The cells were adherent with a fibroblast-like shape.
- The growth pattern of the cells showed a sigmoidal curve, indicating a typical growth behaviour in biology where there’s an initial slow growth, followed by rapid growth and then a plateau.
- Both lineages (from SF and SM) expressed notable levels of specific markers such as CD45, Oct3/4, Nanog, CD105, CD90, CD34, CD117, CD133, TRA-1-81, VEGF, and LY6a. These markers suggest the cells’ ability to proliferate and differentiate, confirming their stem cell characteristics.
- However, there were differences in cell cycle phases between the lineages. This means that the cells from SF and SM differed in their growth and multiplication rate.
- No differences were noted in the mitochondrial electrical potential, which indicates the cells’ energy production ability remained consistent, irrespective of their source.
Conclusions
The study concludes that the equine synovial fluid and synovial membrane are promising sources of stem cells. Given the significant impact joint pathologies have on horses’ athletic performance, these cells, characterized by satisfactory growth and gene expression, may be useful in equine regenerative medicine – specifically, for articular regeneration in equines suffering from joint problems.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva, 87, Cidade Universitária, 05508-270, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. alineambrogifranco@usp.br.
- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva, 87, Cidade Universitária, 05508-270, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. phelipe.favaron@yahoo.com.br.
- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva, 87, Cidade Universitária, 05508-270, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. silvalc@usp.br.
- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva, 87, Cidade Universitária, 05508-270, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. baccarin@usp.br.
- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva, 87, Cidade Universitária, 05508-270, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. miglino@usp.br.
- Laboratory of Biochemical and Biophisic, Butantan Institute, Av. Dr. Vital Brasil, 1500, 05503-900, Sao Paulo, Brazil. durvanei@usp.br.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Cell Cycle
- Cell Proliferation
- Cells, Cultured
- Horses
- Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells / cytology
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells / physiology
- Synovial Fluid / cytology
- Synovial Membrane / cytology
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