TGF-β2 enhances expression of equine bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell paracrine factors with known associations to tendon healing.
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Summary
The research assesses the impact of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β2 treatment on equine bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs). The treatment increased gene expression of proteins and growth factors crucial for tendon healing and contributed to increased tenocyte movement in laboratory conditions.
Research Overview
The study investigated the effect of a specific cytokine, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β2, on equine BM-MSCs. The researchers were interested in understanding how the treatment influenced the stem cell’s genetic and protein expression and how this affected tissue healing capabilities.
- The research used RNA-sequencing and western blotting to gauge differences in gene and protein expression between untreated and TGF-β2-treated equine bone marrow-derived MSCs.
- The testing involved a comparison of equine tenocyte (tendon cells) migration during co-culture with untreated and TGF-β2-treated BM-MSCs.
Key Findings
The study found significant upregulation of gene expression of collagens, extracellular matrix molecules, and growth factors following the TGF-β2 treatment of the equine BM-MSCs.
- There was a marked increase in the protein expression of collagen type I and tenascin-C in TGF-β2-treated BM-MSCs compared to untreated BM-MSCs.
- Increased migration of tenocytes was observed both in untreated and TGF-β2-treated BM-MSCs. However, the impact was greater in TGF-β2-treated BM-MSCs.
Conclusions and Implications
The treatment of equine BM-MSCs with TGF-β2 significantly upregulates the production of certain paracrine factors and extracellular matrix molecules that are crucial for tendon healing.
- This treatment strategy can potentially enhance the healing process by promoting the migration of tenocytes.
- By comprehending the effect of TGF-β2 on MSCs, scientists can potentially develop more effective treatment options for a range of tendon injuries in animals and humans.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA.
- Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA.
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA. lvschnab@ncsu.edu.
- Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA. lvschnab@ncsu.edu.
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA.
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA.
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA. akberglu@nscu.edu.
- Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA. akberglu@nscu.edu.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Bone Marrow / metabolism
- Collagen Type I / metabolism
- Cytokines / metabolism
- Horses
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells / metabolism
- Paracrine Communication
- RNA / metabolism
- Tenascin / genetics
- Tenascin / metabolism
- Tendons / metabolism
- Transforming Growth Factor beta2 / genetics
- Transforming Growth Factors / metabolism
Grant Funding
- T35OD11070 / NIH HHS
- K01 OD027037 / NIH HHS
- T32 OD011130 / NIH HHS
- T35 OD011070 / NIH HHS
- K01OD027037 / NIH HHS
- T32OD011130 / NIH HHS
Conflict of Interest Statement
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