Comparing the immunomodulatory properties of equine BM-MSCs culture expanded in autologous platelet lysate, pooled platelet lysate, equine serum and fetal bovine serum supplemented culture media.
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Summary
This research article investigates the immunomodulatory properties of horse bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) when culture expanded in different types of media. Specifically, the study compares media supplemented with autologous platelet lysate (APL), pooled platelet lysate (PPL), equine serum (ES), or fetal bovine serum (FBS). The primary finding is that BM-MSCs cultured in ES appear to have superior immunomodulatory abilities, while media containing PL may contain growth factors beneficial to therapeutic applications.
Article’s Detailed Explanation
This study aimed to contribute to improving our understanding of the most optimal methods of effectively culturing equine bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) for therapeutic purposes in treating inflammation caused by joint injury.
- The researchers elaborated on the problem with traditional culture mediums. The traditionally used fetal bovine serum (FBS) may invoke an immune response rejecting the cultured stem cells due to the presence of xenogenic (foreign) antigens.
- They proposed testing four different culture mediums: autologous platelet lysate (APL), pooled platelet lysate (PPL), equine serum (ES), and the traditionally used fetal bovine serum (FBS). The platelet lysate and equine serum are xenogen-free and hypothesized to reduce the chances of an immune reaction.
- A panel of tests was conducted to assess the immunomodulatory properties of the cultured BM-MSCs. These included a T cell proliferation assay and quantitative multi-immunoassays for cytokines like IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and TNFα. The concentration of platelet-derived growth factor BB (PDGF-BB), IL-10, and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) in each medium were also measured.
- The results indicated that BM-MSCs cultured in equine serum showed significantly enhanced capability to suppress T cell proliferation. Furthermore, the supernatant from BM-MSCs cultured in ES had significantly higher levels of IL-6, revealing that ES may enhance the immunomodulatory abilities of MSCs.
- APL media showed significantly higher levels of PDGF-BB compared to FBS media. IL-10 was significantly higher in PPL media over ES and FBS. TGF-β was the highest in APL media, displaying a significant difference in comparison to ES media.
- These results suggest that while equine serum may be more effective at inducing immunomodulatory properties, platelet lysate growth factors potentially lead to improved therapeutic performance.
Conclusions
The research indicates that equine serum may be a more effective medium for enhancing the immunomodulatory properties of bone marrow-derived mesenchamal stem cells. However, the study also reveals that platelet lysate media have higher concentrations of beneficial growth factors, hinting at additional therapeutic potential. Ultimately, the authors argue, further studies are required to determine the optimal xenogen-free supplement for maximizing the performance of BM-MSCs in therapy.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA, United States.
- Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA, United States.
- Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA, United States.
- Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA, United States.
- Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA, United States.
Grant Funding
- U01 TR002953 / NCATS NIH HHS
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