Stem cells and development2013; 22(22); 3015-3024; doi: 10.1089/scd.2013.0214

Conditioned medium from horse amniotic membrane-derived multipotent progenitor cells: immunomodulatory activity in vitro and first clinical application in tendon and ligament injuries in vivo.

Abstract: We have recently demonstrated that heterologous transplantation of horse amniotic membrane-derived mesenchymal cells (AMCs) can be useful for cell therapy applications in tendon diseases, and hypothesized that these cells may promote tendon repair via paracrine-acting molecules targeting inflammatory processes. To test this hypothesis, here we examined the immunomodulatory characteristics of AMCs and of their conditioned medium (AMC-CM) in vitro, and studied the potential therapeutic effect of AMC-CM in thirteen different spontaneous horse tendon and ligament injuries in vivo. Our results demonstrate that AMCs are capable of inhibiting peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) proliferation after allogenic stimulation either when cocultured in cell-to-cell contact, or when the two cell types are physically separated by a transwell membrane, suggesting that soluble factors are implicated in this phenomenon. Our hypothesis is further supported by the demonstration that PBMC proliferation is inhibited by AMC-CM. In our in vivo studies, no significant adverse effects were observed in treated tendons, and clinical and ultrasonographical evaluation did not reveal evidence of inappropriate tissue or tumor formation. Clinical outcomes were favorable and the significantly lower rate (15.38%) of reinjuries observed compared to untreated animals, suggests that treatment with AMC-CM is very efficacious. In conclusion, this study identifies AMC-CM as a novel therapeutic biological cell-free product for treating horse tendon and ligament diseases.
Publication Date: 2013-07-30 PubMed ID: 23795963DOI: 10.1089/scd.2013.0214Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research investigates the potential use of horse amniotic membrane-derived mesenchymal cells (AMCs) for treating tendon and ligament damage. It highlights how these cells and their conditioned medium (AMC-CM) can target inflammatory processes, resulting in improved clinical outcomes and less reinjury rates.

Objective of the Research

  • The purpose of the study was to examine the immunomodulatory characteristics of AMCs and their conditioned medium (AMC-CM) in vitro and to explore the therapeutic effect of AMC-CM on horse tendon and ligament injuries in a clinical setting.

Methodology

  • Researchers first demonstrated that AMCs can inhibit blood cell proliferation after stimulation, suggesting that soluble factors can potentially contribute to this phenomenon. The evidence was further supported by the inhibitive effect of AMC-CM on blood cell proliferation.
  • The study then focused on the therapeutic effect of AMC-CM on spontaneous horse tendon and ligament injuries. Thirteen case studies were observed to ascertain the clinical impact of this treatment.

Findings

  • Results showed AMCs’ ability to disrupt the proliferation of certain blood cells, pointing towards the paracrine-function of AMCs.
  • The in vivo application of AMC-CM showed no significant negative side-effects and there were no evidence of inappropriate tissue or tumor development on the treated areas, implying that this treatment may be safe to use.
  • Favorable clinical outcomes were achieved with a substantially lower reinjury rate (15.38%) as compared to untreated cases, pointing to the efficacy of this treatment.

Conclusion

  • The study concluded that AMC-CM represents a promising therapeutic biological cell-free product for treating horse tendon and ligament injuries. It emphasizes the potential of AMC-CM in cell therapy, particularly for tendon and ligament diseases.

Cite This Article

APA
Lange-Consiglio A, Rossi D, Tassan S, Perego R, Cremonesi F, Parolini O. (2013). Conditioned medium from horse amniotic membrane-derived multipotent progenitor cells: immunomodulatory activity in vitro and first clinical application in tendon and ligament injuries in vivo. Stem Cells Dev, 22(22), 3015-3024. https://doi.org/10.1089/scd.2013.0214

Publication

ISSN: 1557-8534
NlmUniqueID: 101197107
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 22
Issue: 22
Pages: 3015-3024

Researcher Affiliations

Lange-Consiglio, Anna
  • 1 Reproduction Unit, Large Animal Hospital, Universitu00e0 degli Studi di Milano , Lodi, Italy .
Rossi, Daniele
    Tassan, Stefano
      Perego, Roberta
        Cremonesi, Fausto
          Parolini, Ornella

            MeSH Terms

            • Amnion / cytology
            • Amnion / immunology
            • Amnion / metabolism
            • Animals
            • Cell Communication
            • Cell Differentiation / drug effects
            • Cell Proliferation / drug effects
            • Cells, Cultured
            • Coculture Techniques
            • Culture Media, Conditioned / pharmacology
            • Female
            • Horses
            • Immunomodulation
            • Leukocytes, Mononuclear / cytology
            • Leukocytes, Mononuclear / drug effects
            • Leukocytes, Mononuclear / immunology
            • Ligaments / drug effects
            • Ligaments / immunology
            • Ligaments / injuries
            • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / cytology
            • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / immunology
            • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / metabolism
            • Multipotent Stem Cells / cytology
            • Multipotent Stem Cells / immunology
            • Multipotent Stem Cells / metabolism
            • Signal Transduction
            • Tendon Injuries / drug therapy
            • Tendon Injuries / immunology
            • Tendons / drug effects
            • Tendons / immunology

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