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Vélez-Pinto JF, Garcia-Arranz M, García-Bernal D, García Gómez-Heras S, Villarejo-Campos P, García-Hernández AM, Vega-Clemente L, Jiménez-Galanes S, Guadalajara H, Moraleda JM, García-Olmo D. Therapeutic effect of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in a porcine model of abdominal sepsis. Stem Cell Res Ther 2023; 14:365. [PMID: 38087374 PMCID: PMC10717819 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-023-03588-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The term sepsis refers to a complex and heterogeneous syndrome. Although great progress has been made in improving the diagnosis and treatment of this condition, it continues to have a huge impact on morbidity and mortality worldwide. Mesenchymal stem cells are a population of multipotent cells that have immunomodulatory properties, anti-apoptotic effects, and antimicrobial activity. We studied these capacities in a porcine model of peritoneal sepsis. METHODS We infused human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) into a porcine model of peritoneal sepsis. Twenty piglets were treated with antibiotics alone (control group) or antibiotics plus peritoneal infusion of ADSCs at a concentration of 2 × 106 cells/kg or 4 × 106 cells/kg (low- and high-dose experimental groups, respectively). The animals were evaluated at different time points to determine their clinical status, biochemical and hematologic parameters, presence of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines in blood and peritoneal fluid, and finally by histologic analysis of the organs of the peritoneal cavity. RESULTS One day after sepsis induction, all animals presented peritonitis with bacterial infection as well as elevated C-reactive protein, haptoglobin, IL-1Ra, IL-6, and IL-1b. Xenogeneic ADSC infusion did not elicit an immune response, and peritoneal administration of the treatment was safe and feasible. One day after infusion, the two experimental groups showed a superior physical condition (e.g., mobility, feeding) and a significant increase of IL-10 and TGF-β in blood and a decrease of IL-1Ra, IL-1b, and IL-6. After 7 days, all animals treated with ADSCs had better results concerning blood biomarkers, and histopathological analysis revealed a lower degree of inflammatory cell infiltration of the organs of the peritoneal cavity. CONCLUSIONS Intraperitoneal administration of ADSCs as an adjuvant therapy for sepsis improves the outcome and diminishes the effects of peritonitis and associated organ damage by regulating the immune system and reducing intra-abdominal adhesions in a clinically relevant porcine model of abdominal sepsis.
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Affiliation(s)
- J F Vélez-Pinto
- Surgery Department, Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital, 28033, Madrid, Spain
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- New Therapy Laboratory, Health Research Institute of the Jimenez Diaz Foundation (Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria de la Fundacion Jimenez Diaz), Avda Reyes Católicos 2, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28029, Madrid, Spain.
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- Hematopoietic Transplant and Cellular Therapy Unit, Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB) Pascual Parrilla, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
- Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Basic Health Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28922, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Surgery Department, Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital, 28033, Madrid, Spain
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- Hematopoietic Transplant and Cellular Therapy Unit, Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB) Pascual Parrilla, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- New Therapy Laboratory, Health Research Institute of the Jimenez Diaz Foundation (Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria de la Fundacion Jimenez Diaz), Avda Reyes Católicos 2, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Infanta Elena University Hospital, 28342, Valdemoro, Madrid, Spain
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- Surgery Department, Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital, 28033, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28029, Madrid, Spain
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- Hematopoietic Transplant and Cellular Therapy Unit, Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB) Pascual Parrilla, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Surgery Department, Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital, 28033, Madrid, Spain
- New Therapy Laboratory, Health Research Institute of the Jimenez Diaz Foundation (Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria de la Fundacion Jimenez Diaz), Avda Reyes Católicos 2, 28040, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28029, Madrid, Spain
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Sikora JP, Karawani J, Sobczak J. Neutrophils and the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13469. [PMID: 37686271 PMCID: PMC10488036 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
We are not entirely able to understand, assess, and modulate the functioning of the immune system in clinical situations that lead to a systemic inflammatory response. In the search for diagnostic and treatment strategies (which are still far from perfect), it became very important to study the pathogenesis and participation of endogenous inflammation mediators. This study attempts to more precisely establish the role of neutrophils in individual phenomena occurring during an inflammatory and anti-inflammatory reaction, taking into account their cidal, immunoregulatory, and reparative abilities. Pro- and anticoagulatory properties of endothelium in systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) are emphasised, along with the resulting clinical implications (the application of immunotherapy using mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) or IL-6 antagonists in sepsis and COVID-19 treatment, among others). Special attention is paid to reactive oxygen species (ROS), produced by neutrophils activated during "respiratory burst" in the course of SIRS; the protective and pathogenic role of these endogenous mediators is highlighted. Moreover, clinically useful biomarkers of SIRS (neutrophil extracellular traps, cell-free DNA, DAMP, TREMs, NGAL, miRNA, selected cytokines, ROS, and recognised markers of endothelial damage from the group of adhesins by means of immunohistochemical techniques) related to the neutrophils are presented, and their role in the diagnosing and forecasting of sepsis, burn disease, and COVID-19 is emphasised. Finally, examples of immunomodulation of sepsis and antioxidative thermal injury therapy are presented.
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- Janusz P. Sikora
- Department of Paediatric Emergency Medicine, 2nd Chair of Paediatrics, Central Clinical Hospital, Medical University of Łódź, ul. Sporna 36/50, 91-738 Łódź, Poland;
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lazarski University, ul. Świeradowska 43, 02-662 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Paediatric Emergency Medicine, 2nd Chair of Paediatrics, Central Clinical Hospital, Medical University of Łódź, ul. Sporna 36/50, 91-738 Łódź, Poland;
- Department of Management and Logistics in Healthcare, Medical University of Łódź, ul. Lindleya 6, 90-131 Łódź, Poland
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