Mesenchymal stromal cells(MSCs) are adult multipotent stem cells residing as pericytes in various tissues and organs where they can differentiate into specialized cells to replace dying cells and damaged tissues. Thes...Mesenchymal stromal cells(MSCs) are adult multipotent stem cells residing as pericytes in various tissues and organs where they can differentiate into specialized cells to replace dying cells and damaged tissues. These cells are commonly found at injury sites and in tumors that are known to behave like "wounds that do not heal." In this article, we discuss the mechanisms of MSCs in migrating, homing, and repairing injured tissues. We also review a number of reports showing that tumor microenvironment triggers plasticity mechanisms in MSCs to induce malignant neoplastic tissue formation, maintenance, and chemoresistance, as well as tumor growth. The antitumor properties and therapeutic potential of MSCs are also discussed.展开更多
Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of glycidamide （GA） on growth and progesterone biosynthesis of rat R2C Leydig cel s cultured in vitro. [Method] The R2C Leydig cel s were treated with GA with c...Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of glycidamide （GA） on growth and progesterone biosynthesis of rat R2C Leydig cel s cultured in vitro. [Method] The R2C Leydig cel s were treated with GA with concentrations of 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 2, 4 and 6 mmol/L respectively for 48 h. The IC25, IC50 and IC75 values of GA were al detected by MTT assay. The Leydig cel s were treated with GA at concentrations of IC25, IC50 and IC75 respectively for 48 h, and then the morphology of Leydig cel s was observed. After the Leydig cel s were treated with GA for 4 h, the cel ular DNA damage was measured by the comet assay technique; and after the Leydig cel s were with treated with GA for 24 h, the progesterone biosynthesis amount was detected by radioimmunoassay （RIA）. [Result] GA could inhibit the via-bility of R2C Leydig cel s, and its IC25, IC50 and IC75 were 0.635, 0.872 and 1.198 mmol/L, respectively. The GA at concentrations of IC25, IC50 and IC75 affected the growth and morphology of rat R2C Leydig cel s in varying degrees. The 4-h treat-ment of GA could significantly damage the DNA of R2C Leydig cel s, and the 24-h treatment of GA at concentrations of IC25, IC50 and IC75 al reduced the progesterone biosynthesis amount. [Conclusion] GA could inhibit the growth and progesterone biosynthesis of rat R2C Leydig cel s.展开更多
microRNA-210(miR-210)has generally been reported to be associated with cell survival under hypoxia.However,there are few data regarding the role of miR-210 in the survival of mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)under oxidativ...microRNA-210(miR-210)has generally been reported to be associated with cell survival under hypoxia.However,there are few data regarding the role of miR-210 in the survival of mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)under oxidative stress conditions.Thus,we sought to investigate whether miR-210 over-expression could protect MSCs against oxidative stress injury and what the primary mechanisms involved are.The results showed that over-expression of miR-210 significantly reduced the apoptosis of MSCs under oxidative stress,accompanied by obvious increases in cell viability and superoxide dismutase activity and remarkable decreases in malonaldehyde content and reactive oxygen species production,resulting in a noticeable reduction of apoptotic indices when compared with the control.Moreover,the above beneficial effects of miR-210 could be significantly reduced by c-Met pathway repression.Collectively,these results showed that miR-210 over-expression improved MSC survival under oxidative stress through antioxidation and c-Met pathway activation,indicating the potential development of a novel approach to enhance the efficacy of MSC-based therapy for injured myocardium.展开更多
文摘Mesenchymal stromal cells(MSCs) are adult multipotent stem cells residing as pericytes in various tissues and organs where they can differentiate into specialized cells to replace dying cells and damaged tissues. These cells are commonly found at injury sites and in tumors that are known to behave like "wounds that do not heal." In this article, we discuss the mechanisms of MSCs in migrating, homing, and repairing injured tissues. We also review a number of reports showing that tumor microenvironment triggers plasticity mechanisms in MSCs to induce malignant neoplastic tissue formation, maintenance, and chemoresistance, as well as tumor growth. The antitumor properties and therapeutic potential of MSCs are also discussed.
基金Supported by Training Program for Outstanding Young Teachers in Higher Education Institutions,Guangdong Province(Yq2013024)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University of Ministry of Education of ChinaNational Natural Science Foundation of China(31201402,31201340)~~
文摘Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of glycidamide （GA） on growth and progesterone biosynthesis of rat R2C Leydig cel s cultured in vitro. [Method] The R2C Leydig cel s were treated with GA with concentrations of 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 2, 4 and 6 mmol/L respectively for 48 h. The IC25, IC50 and IC75 values of GA were al detected by MTT assay. The Leydig cel s were treated with GA at concentrations of IC25, IC50 and IC75 respectively for 48 h, and then the morphology of Leydig cel s was observed. After the Leydig cel s were treated with GA for 4 h, the cel ular DNA damage was measured by the comet assay technique; and after the Leydig cel s were with treated with GA for 24 h, the progesterone biosynthesis amount was detected by radioimmunoassay （RIA）. [Result] GA could inhibit the via-bility of R2C Leydig cel s, and its IC25, IC50 and IC75 were 0.635, 0.872 and 1.198 mmol/L, respectively. The GA at concentrations of IC25, IC50 and IC75 affected the growth and morphology of rat R2C Leydig cel s in varying degrees. The 4-h treat-ment of GA could significantly damage the DNA of R2C Leydig cel s, and the 24-h treatment of GA at concentrations of IC25, IC50 and IC75 al reduced the progesterone biosynthesis amount. [Conclusion] GA could inhibit the growth and progesterone biosynthesis of rat R2C Leydig cel s.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81100145,81370003,81300082,81370322)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation funded project(2013M531124,2014T70391)+1 种基金the Cardiovascular Research Fund supported by Chinese Association of Physicians(DFCMDA201259,DFCMDA201255)the Key Specialty Construction of Medical Program in Shanghai(ZK2012A24)
文摘microRNA-210(miR-210)has generally been reported to be associated with cell survival under hypoxia.However,there are few data regarding the role of miR-210 in the survival of mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)under oxidative stress conditions.Thus,we sought to investigate whether miR-210 over-expression could protect MSCs against oxidative stress injury and what the primary mechanisms involved are.The results showed that over-expression of miR-210 significantly reduced the apoptosis of MSCs under oxidative stress,accompanied by obvious increases in cell viability and superoxide dismutase activity and remarkable decreases in malonaldehyde content and reactive oxygen species production,resulting in a noticeable reduction of apoptotic indices when compared with the control.Moreover,the above beneficial effects of miR-210 could be significantly reduced by c-Met pathway repression.Collectively,these results showed that miR-210 over-expression improved MSC survival under oxidative stress through antioxidation and c-Met pathway activation,indicating the potential development of a novel approach to enhance the efficacy of MSC-based therapy for injured myocardium.
