The application of cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine is gaining recognition. Here, we show that human bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs), also known as bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal cells, can be reprogrammed into renal proximal tubular-like epithelial cells using cell-free extracts. Streptolysin-O-permeabilized BMSCs exposed to HK2-cell extracts underwent morphological changes-formation of "domes" and tubule-like structures-and acquired epithelial functional properties such as transepithelial-resistance, albuminbinding, and uptake and specific markers E-cadherin and aquaporin-1. Transmißion electron microscopy revealed the presence of brush border microvilli and tight intercellular contacts. RNA sequencing showed tubular epithelial transcript abundance and revealed the upregulation of components of the EGFR pathway. Reprogrammed BMSCs integrated into self-forming kidney tißue and formed tubular structures. Reprogrammed BMSCs infused in immunodeficient mice with cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury engrafted into proximal tubuli, reduced renal injury and improved function. Thus, reprogrammed BMSCs are a promising cell resource for future cell therapy.
Direct reprogramming of human bone marrow stromal cells into functional renal cells using cell-free extracts / E. Papadimou, M. Morigi, P. Iatropoulos, C. Xinaris, S. Tomasoni, V. Benedetti, L. Longaretti, C. Rota, M. Todeschini, P. Rizzo, M. Introna, M.G. De Simoni, G. Remuzzi, M.S. Goligorsky, A. Benigni. - In: STEM CELL REPORTS. - ISSN 2213-6711. - 4:4(2015 Apr), pp. 685-698. [10.1016/j.stemcr.2015.02.002]
Direct reprogramming of human bone marrow stromal cells into functional renal cells using cell-free extracts
G. Remuzzi;
2015
Abstract
The application of cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine is gaining recognition. Here, we show that human bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs), also known as bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal cells, can be reprogrammed into renal proximal tubular-like epithelial cells using cell-free extracts. Streptolysin-O-permeabilized BMSCs exposed to HK2-cell extracts underwent morphological changes-formation of "domes" and tubule-like structures-and acquired epithelial functional properties such as transepithelial-resistance, albuminbinding, and uptake and specific markers E-cadherin and aquaporin-1. Transmißion electron microscopy revealed the presence of brush border microvilli and tight intercellular contacts. RNA sequencing showed tubular epithelial transcript abundance and revealed the upregulation of components of the EGFR pathway. Reprogrammed BMSCs integrated into self-forming kidney tißue and formed tubular structures. Reprogrammed BMSCs infused in immunodeficient mice with cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury engrafted into proximal tubuli, reduced renal injury and improved function. Thus, reprogrammed BMSCs are a promising cell resource for future cell therapy.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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