Effect of hTIMP-1 overexpression in human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells on the repair of pancreatic islets in type-1 diabetic mice

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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been suggested for pancreatic islet repair in Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). This study aimed to investigate the effect of human umbilical cord MSCs (hUC-MSCs) transfected with tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1 on the regeneration of β-cell islets in vitro and in vivo. hUC-MSCs were isolated, cultured, and transfected with lentiviruses for the overexpression of hTIMP-1. An in vitro coculture system of hUC-MSCs and streptozotocin-induced islets was established to examine the morphology, apoptosis, and insulin secretion of the cocultured islets. Diabetic mouse models were injected with lenti-TIMP-1-enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP)-hUC-MSCs to test the effect of hTIMP-1 on insulin levels and glucose tolerance in vivo. The expression of insulin and glucagon was evaluated by immunofluorescence staining. The results showed that coculture with hUC-MSCs or Lenti-TIMP-1-EGFP-hUC-MSCs improved islet viability rates. Lenti-TIMP-1-EGFP-hUC-MSC coculture increased the insulin and C-peptide secretion function of the cultured islets and increased the secretion of tumor necrosis factor-β1, interleukin-6, IL-10, and hTIMP-1. hUC-MSCs, especially those transfected with Lenti-hTIMP-1-EGFP, showed a strong protective effect in diabetic mice by alleviating weight loss and improving glucose and insulin metabolism. In addition, transplantation rescued islet histology and function in vivo. The overexpression of TIMP-1 by hUC-MSCs seems to exert beneficial effects on pancreatic islet cells. In conclusion, this study may provide a new perspective on the development of hUC-MSC-based cell transplantation therapy for T1DM.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:45

Enthalten in:

Cell biology international - 45(2021), 5 vom: 06. Mai, Seite 1038-1049

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Bao, Yu [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Zhengyan [VerfasserIn]
Gao, Huihui [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

5W494URQ81
Children
Coculture
Glucose
IY9XDZ35W2
Insulin
Journal Article
MSCs
Streptozocin
TIMP-1
TIMP1 protein, human
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases
Transplantation
Type 1 diabetes

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Date Completed 08.11.2021

Date Revised 08.11.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1002/cbin.11548

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM319679330