人脂肪组织来源干细胞生物学特性研究

为进一步研究脂肪组织来源的干细胞增殖和多向分化潜能,用改进的方法分离脂肪组织来源的干细胞,通过cck-8检测细胞的增殖能力、流式细胞仪检测干细胞相关表面标记的表达、RT-PCR对干细胞相关基因的表达进行分析;并对分离得到的细胞向脂肪、软骨、骨及心肌细胞诱导,观察其多向分化能力.结果显示:采用改进的方法,从400～600 mg脂肪组织可收获约5×105个脂肪组织来源的干细胞,并且细胞可以重叠生长1个月以上,期间细胞表现出几个对数增殖期;所有增殖的细胞其干细胞相关表面标记都呈阳性表达;转录因子Nanog、Oct-4、Sox-2和Rex-1也呈强阳性表达;ADSCs向脂肪、骨、软骨和心肌细胞诱导分化后能够分别表达脂滴、碱性磷酸酶和矿化结节、富含黏多糖的软骨细胞外基质,以及少量心肌特异性连接蛋白Connexin-43,表明ADSCs具有向多个胚层细胞分化的能力.此外,为获得更多具有强增殖能力的细胞,根据生长曲线,对细胞进行每14 d传代而非传统的5 d传代,发现所得到的细胞仍保持强的增殖能力、干细胞表型以及更强的多向分化潜能.     

Electrospun Nanofibers of Hydroxyapatite/Collagen/Chitosan Promote Osteogenic Differentiation of BMSCs

Bone tissue engineering, aiming at developing bone substitutes for repair and regeneration of bone defects instead of using autologous bone grafts, has attracted wide attention in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Developing biomimetic biomaterial scaffolds able to regulate osteogenic differentiation of stem cells could be a promising strategy to improve the therapeutic efficacy. In this study, clectrospun composite nanofibers of hydroxyapatite/collagen/chitosan （ HAp/Col/CTS ） resembling the fibrous nanostructure and constituents of the hierarchically organized natural bone, were prepared to investigate their capacity for promoting bone mesenchymal stem cells （BMSCs） to differentiate into the osteogenic lineage in the absence and presence of the osteogenlc supplementation, respectively. Call morphology, proliferation and quantified specific osteogenic protein expression on the electrospun HAp/Coi/CTS scaffolds were evaluated in comparison with different controls including dectrospun nanofibrous CTS, HAp/CTS and tissue culture plate. Our remits showed that the nanofibrous HAp/Col/CTS scaffolds supported better spreading and proliferation of the BMSCs than other substrates （ P 〈 0.01 ）. Expressions of osteogenesis protein markers, alkaline phosphatase （ALP） and Col, were significantly upregulated on the HAp/Col/CTS than those on the CTS （P 〈0.01） and HAp/ CTS （P 〈 0. 05 ） scaffolds in the absence of the osteogeulc supplementation. Moreover, presence of osteogeulc supplementation also proved to enhance osteogeule differentiation of BMSCs on HAp/ Col/CTS scaffolds, indicative of a synergistic effect. This study highlights the potential of BMSCs/HAp/Col/CTS cell-scaffold system for functional bone repair and regeneration applications.     

Effects of genistein, daidzein and glycitein on the osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells and on the adipogenic trans-differentiation of osteoblasts

The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and oil red O assays were used to examine the effects of genistein, daidzein and glycitein on the osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation of primary mouse bone marrow stromal cells (MSCs) and the adipogenic trans-differentiation of primary mouse osteoblasts. The results indicated that daidzein, genistein and glycitein at concentrations from 1×10^-8 mol/L to 1×10^-5 mol/L promoted the proliferation of MSCs and osteoblasts; genistein, daidzein and glycitein promoted osteogenic differentiation and inhibited adipogenic differentiation of MSCs, and inhibited adipocytic transdifferentiation of osteoblasts at appropriate concentrations as 17β-estradiol. It suggests that genistein, daidzein and glycitein regulate a dual differentiational process of MSCs into the osteogenic and adipogenic lineages, and trans-differentiational process of primary osteoblasts into the adipocyte lineages, causing a lineage shift toward osteoblast. Protective effects of them on bone may be mediated by a reversal of adipogenesis which may promote the proliferation, differentiation and mineralization of osteoblasts, and make adipocytes secrete less cytokines which may promote osteoclast formation and activation. In addition, the results also indicated that genistein, daidzein and glycitein may be helpful in preventing the development of steroid induced osteonecrosis.     

Swelling Studies of Chitosan-Gelatin Films Cross-Linked by Sulfate

0　IntroductionChitosanisadeacetylatedderivativeofchitin ,containinginitsstructure glucosamineandacetylglucosamine joinedthroughβ (1→ 4 )linkages.ItisinsolubleinwaterandcommonorganicsolventsbutsolubleatapHunder 6 .5acidicmedia.Duetoitsexcellentbiodegradableandbiocompatiblecharacter,chi tosanhasbeenexaminedextensivelyinthepharmaceuticalindus tryforitspotentialinthedevelopmentofdrugdeliverysys tems[1 ,2 ] .Gelatinisabiodegradablepolymerofwidesafety ,pro ducedfromcollagen ,themostabundantprote…     

Formation of haematopoietic microenvironment and haematopoietic stem cells from single human bone marrow stem cells.

Haematopoietic stem cells are a population of cells capable both of self renewal and of differentiation into a variety of haematopoietic lineages. Enrichment techniques of human haematopoietic stem cells have used the expression of CD34, present on bone marrow progenitor cells. But most CD34+ bone marrow cells are committed to their lineage, and more recent efforts have focused on the precise characterization of the pluripotent subset of CD34+ cells. Here we report the characterization of two distinct subsets of pluripotent stem cells from human fetal bone marrow, a CD34+, HLA-DR+, CD38- subset that can differentiate into all haematopoietic lineages, and a distinct more primitive subset, that is CD34+, HLA-DR-, CD38-, that can differentiate into haematopoietic precursors and stromal cells capable of supporting the differentiation of these precursors. These data represent, to our knowledge, the first identification of a single cell capable of reconstituting the haematopoietic cells and their associated bone marrow microenvironment.     

Effects of hyaluronic acid－chitosan－gelatin complex on the apoptosis and cell cycle of L929 cells

With the development in the field of tissue engineering, the interaction between biomaterials and cells has been deeply studied. Viewing the cells seeded on the surface of materials as an organic whole, cell cycle and apoptosis are analyzed to deepen the study of cell compatibility on biomaterials, while cell proliferation and differentiation are studied at the same time. In this paper, hyaluronic acid is incorporated into the chitosan-gelatin system. Propidium iodide (PI) was used in cell cycle analysis and the double-staining of cells with annexin-V and PI was applied in cell apoptosis analysis. The results show that incorporated hyaluronic acid shortens the adaptation period of cells on the material surface, and then cells enter the normal cell cycle quickly. In addition, added hyaluronic acid inhibits cell apoptosis triggered by the membranes. Therefore, hyaluronic acid improves the cell compatibility of chitosan-gelatin system and benefits the design of biomimetic materials.     

In vitro differentiation of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells into endothelial-like cells

The neovascularization of ischemic tissue is a crucial initial step for the functional rehabilitation and wound healing. However, there is lack of a potential source of cells for the foundation of a vascular network. The re- cent studies indicate that hum…     

Incorporation of hydroxyapatite in crosslinked gelatin/chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) hybrids utilizing as reinforced composite sponges,and their water absorption ability

The crosslinked gelatin/chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol)/hydroxyapatite (GEL/CTS/PVA/HAp, GCPH) sponges were fabricated by a freeze-drying method to yield the reinforced composite sponges with proper features. The porosity value and pore size of the crosslinked GCPH sponges reached ∼80% and 50–100 ​μm, respectively, which can be an appropriate range to allow cells to migrate into the reinforced composite sponges in the tissue engineering technology. Besides, the proper bonding presence between HAp particles and the crosslinked polymeric matrix or the crosslinked network formation between the polymers were also proved through fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermal gravimetric (TG/DTG) analysis. Owing to incorporation of HAp particles and good distribution of HAp particles inside the crosslinked polymeric matrix, their mechanical properties were improved through the determination of compression tests. Concomitantly, their water absorption ability reached effectively in both the distilled water and NaCl solution, and their recovery also maintained well for 10 absorbing–squeezing cycles to be considered as an effective reusability for the crosslinked sponge system. Thereby, the crosslinked GCPH sponge prepared in the present study can become a potential candidate to apply especially in the biomedical/medical applications and tissue engineering technology.     

Proliferation and differentiation into endothelial cells of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells （MSCs） on poly DL-lactic-co-glycolic acid （PLGA） films

Autologous, allograft and synthetic vessels currently used in clinical vessel replacement have many defi- ciencies, especially in the area of small caliber vessel replacement. The supply of autologous arteries or veins may not be sufficient or suitable fo…     

大鼠骨髓基质细胞体外定向诱导成骨

将大鼠骨髓单细胞悬液静置培养36h，利用骨髓基质细胞贴壁能力强的特点对其进行纯化和扩增培养。采用爬片培养、HE染色、组化染色以及碱性磷酸酶活性和钙含量测定等手段研究培养骨髓基质细胞的形态、分化和分泌基质情况。结果表明，非诱导培养条件下骨髓基质细胞呈梭形，部分传代细胞中可观察到脂肪细胞和肌细胞。经成骨性诱导培养后，骨髓基质细胞发生明显的形态学变化，碱性磷酸酶活性上升，钙含量增加，最终形成典型的矿化结节。提示培养大鼠骨髓基质细胞具有分化成脂肪细胞和肌细胞的能力，但其分化成骨的潜能最为强大。本实验诱导骨髓基质细胞分化为成骨细胞的模式有可能适用于骨组织工程研究。     

Osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells promoted by overexpression of connective tissue growth factor

Objective: Large segmental bone defect repair remains a clinical and scientific challenge with increasing interest focusing on combining gene transfection with tissue engineering techniques. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) on the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Methods: A CTGF-expressing plasmid (pCTGF) was constructed and transfected into MSCs. Then expressions of bone morphogenesis-related genes, proliferation rate, alkaline phosphatase activity, and mineralization were examined to evaluate the osteogenic potential of the CTGF gene-modified MSCs. Results: Overexpression of CTGF was confirmed in pCTGF-MSCs. pCTGF transfection significantly enhanced the proliferation rates of pCTGF-MSCs (P<0.05). CTGF induced a 7.5-fold increase in cell migration over control (P<0.05). pCTGF transfection enhanced the expression of bone matrix proteins, such as bone sialoprotein, osteocalcin, and collagen type I in MSCs. The levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities of pCTGF-MSCs at the 1st and 2nd weeks were 4.0- and 3.0-fold higher than those of MSCs cultured in OS-medium, significantly higher than those of mock-MSCs and normal control MSCs (P<0.05). Overexpression of CTGF in MSCs enhanced the capability to form mineralized nodules. Conclusion: Overexpression of CTGF could improve the osteogenic differentiation ability of MSCs, and the CTGF gene-modified MSCs are potential as novel cell resources of bone tissue engineering.     

Green Electrospun Silk Fibroin/Galactose Chitosan Composite Nanofibrous Scaffolds for Hepatic Tissue Engineering

The electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds made of proteins and polysaccharides were thought to be able to simulate the structure of natural extracellular matrix well.Silk fibroin(SF)and chitosan(CS)are probably the most widely used natural materials in biomedical fields including liver tissue engineering for their good properties and wide variety of sources.The asialoglycoprotein receptors of hepatocyte were reported to specifically recognize and interact with galactose.In this work,a green electrospun SF/galactosylated chitosan(GC)composite nanofibrous scaffold was fabricated and characterized.The data indicated that the addition of GC greatly influenced the spinning effect of SF aqueous solution,and the average diameter of the composite nanofibers was about 520nm.Moreover,the green electrospun SF/GC nanofibrous scaffolds were demonstrated significantly enhancing the adhesion and proliferation of hepatocyte(RH35)according to our data.The present study did a useful exploration on constructing scaffolds for liver regeneration by green electrospinning,and also laid a good foundation for the further applicative research of this green electrospun scaffolds in liver tissue engineering.     

Evolutionary mechanism of b-oriented TS-1 film on porous α-Al2O3 supported chitosan surface in hydrothermal reactions

The acid-base titration, atomic force microscopy (AFM), contact angle technique, energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) were performed to check the existence of the gel-layer on the chitosan surface after it was dipped in aqueous TPAOH solution as well as in TS-1 synthesis solution. The evolution of TS-1 monolayer and multi-layered film on the chitosan surface was studied using SEM imaging at different stages during hydrothermal reactions. Experimental evidence for the formation mechanism of supported zeolite films and membranes revealed that a gel-layer enriched with TPA cations and TS-1 precursors was first formed on the chitosan surface, followed by the nucleation within the gel-layer especially on the chitosan surface. The nuclei formed on the chitosan surface were further transformed into crystalline particles and TS-1 crystal grains. The nuclei beyond the chitosan surface subsequently grew up, leading to the formation of multi-layered TS-1 film with preferential b-orientation. The result is significant for engineering the microstructure of supported zeolite films and membranes in hydrothermal reactions.     

Immobilization of biomacromolecules on poly-L-lactide surface via a layer-by-layer method for the improving of its cytocompatibility to bone marrow stromal cells

Hyaluronic acid （HA） and chitosan （CS） were immobilized on the surface of poly-L-lactide （PLLA） by the following procedure： Firstly, PLLA was aminolyzed with 1, 6-hexanediamine, and part of the PLLA surface ester groups were converted to free amino groups. Then negatively charged hyaluronic acid and positively charged chitosan were deposited onto the surface of aminolyzed PLLA film in a layer-by-layer assembly manner. The effect of the layer-by- layer deposition was evaluated by ATRoFTIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and static contact angle measurements. The cytocompatibility of PLLA sample to bone marrow stromal cells （BMSCs） was improved after modification with chitosan and HA. The cell attachment, activity, and proliferation on CS/HA modified PLLA films were enhanced comparing with the control. The cells cultured on the modified PLLA samples excreted abundant cytoplasm and can differentiate to vascular smooth muscle （SM）-like （SM-like） cells. A macroporous three-dimensional PLLA scaffold was prepared by integrating both the technique of freeze-drying and particle leaching. Layer-by-layer modification by HA/CS and cell culture was also applied on this scaffold. The scaffold cultured with BMSCs for 2 weeks has been tested successfully in vivo as a patch for repairing the artificial incision on canine pulmonary artery.     

Derivation of embryonic germ cells and male gametes from embryonic stem cells

Egg and sperm cells (gametes) of the mouse are derived from a founder population of primordial germ cells that are set aside early in embryogenesis. Primordial germ cells arise from the proximal epiblast, a region of the early mouse embryo that also contributes to the first blood lineages of the embryonic yolk sac. Embryonic stem cells differentiate in vitro into cystic structures called embryoid bodies consisting of tissue lineages typical of the early mouse embryo. Because embryoid bodies sustain blood development, we reasoned that they might also support primordial germ cell formation. Here we isolate primordial germ cells from embryoid bodies, and derive continuously growing lines of embryonic germ cells. Embryonic germ cells show erasure of the methylation markers (imprints) of the Igf2r and H19 genes, a property characteristic of the germ lineage. We show that embryoid bodies support maturation of the primordial germ cells into haploid male gametes, which when injected into oocytes restore the somatic diploid chromosome complement and develop into blastocysts. Our ability to derive germ cells from embryonic stem cells provides an accessible in vitro model system for studies of germline epigenetic modification and mammalian gametogenesis.     

生物力学作用对骨髓间充质干细胞增殖和成骨分化影响研究进展

骨髓间充质干细胞在体内所处的力学环境比较复杂,为了探索生物力学与骨髓间充质干细胞增殖分化之间的关系,对近年来生物力学微环境对骨髓间充质干细胞增殖分化影响的研究现状和最新进展进行了综述。认为牵张力与流体剪切力对骨髓间充质干细胞产生的刺激大部分会使其向成骨方向分化,而较大的压缩力和静水压力对骨髓间充质干细胞产生的刺激大部分会使其偏向软骨方向分化,小部分向成骨方向分化,每种分化方向都有其最适的分化条件。通过综述生物力学对骨髓间充质干细胞增殖及成骨分化的影响,为骨髓间充质干细胞的骨组织工程与再生医学研究及更好地应用于临床治疗提供思路和参考依据。     

Preparation and Surface Modification of High-Density Chitosan/Functionalized Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes Hollow Fibers

Functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes( fMWNTs) were prepared with chitosan via controlled surface deposition and crosslinking process and scanning electron microscopy( SEM),Fourier translation infrared spectroscopy( FT-IR) and Xray diffraction( XRD) are used to character properties. A novel high-density chitosan( HCS) was dissolved in f-MWNTs dispersed dilute acetic acid with a maximal concentration of 5. 8%. The hollow fibers can be made by extruding the solution into a dilute alkali solution through a wet-spinning process and the tensile properties of the materials were evaluated by universal tester. The surface property of fibers,pretreated by Helium( He) and the following grafted with gelatin was evaluated with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy( XPS).As the hollow fibers were intended for neural tissue engineering,its suitability was evaluated in vitro using rat Schwann cells( RSC96) as model cells. The cells attachment,proliferation and morphology,were studied by various microscopic techniques. Based on the results,the gelatin grafted HCS / f-MWNTs hollow fibers could be used as a potential cell carrier in neural tissue engineering.     

壳聚糖/玉米淀粉基质复合膜的制备与性能分析

以壳聚糖和玉米淀粉为主要基质,分别加入甘油、聚乙烯醇、明胶和气相二氧化硅,采用溶液共混后流延方法制备食品包装膜。分析了壳聚糖和玉米淀粉的最佳质量比以及添加剂的用量对包装膜力学性能和吸水率的影响。结果表明：当壳聚糖和玉米淀粉质量比为100：214,甘油含量为玉米淀粉质量的20%时,壳聚糖/玉米淀粉膜的综合性能较好;聚乙烯醇含量为玉米淀粉质量的60%、明胶固含量为玉米淀粉质量的10%、气态二氧化硅固含量为玉米淀粉质量的4%时,所得膜在各自系列膜中的性能较佳。     

组装法制备壳聚糖/羟基磷灰石/海藻酸复合膜及其性能测定

利用壳聚糖和海藻酸能通过正负电荷吸引形成聚电解质膜的特点,采用层层组装的方法制备了壳聚糖/羟基磷灰石/海藻酸复合膜.用电子扫描电镜观察了复合膜的断裂面和膜内羟基磷灰石(HA)的形貌.研究了复合膜的透光率、溶胀率及热稳定性.结果表明复合膜内HA为贝壳状和花瓣状的纳米晶体,复合膜的断裂面为紧密的连续结构.随着组装次数增加,复合膜的溶胀率变化不大,复合膜的分解温度为301℃.这种具有片状纳米HA的复合膜可能成为一种潜在的骨细胞培养支架材料.