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Khandani B, Movahedin M. Learning Towards Maturation of Defined Feeder-free Pluripotency Culture Systems: Lessons from Conventional Feeder-based Systems. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2024; 20:484-494. [PMID: 38079087 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-023-10662-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) are widely recognized as one of the most promising types of stem cells for applications in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, disease modeling, and drug screening. This is due to their unique ability to differentiate into cells from all three germ layers and their capacity for indefinite self-renewal. Initially, PSCs were cultured using animal feeder cells, but these systems presented several limitations, particularly in terms of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations. As a result, feeder-free systems were introduced as a safer alternative. However, the precise mechanisms by which feeder cells support pluripotency are not fully understood. More importantly, it has been observed that some aspects of the need for feeder cells like the optimal density and cell type can vary depending on conditions such as the developmental stage of the PSCs, phases of the culture protocol, the method used in culture for induction of pluripotency, and intrinsic variability of PSCs. Thus, gaining a better understanding of the divergent roles and necessity of feeder cells in various conditions would lead to the development of condition-specific defined feeder-free systems that resolve the failure of current feeder-free systems in some conditions. Therefore, this review aims to explore considerable feeder-related issues that can lead to the development of condition-specific feeder-free systems.
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- Bardia Khandani
- Department of Stem Cells Technology and Tissue Regeneration, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Jalal Ale Ahmad Highway, Tehran, 14115111, Iran.
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Najibi R, Kazemitabar SK, Kiani G, Hasanzadeh N, Gholami M, Hajimazdarany S, Ahmadi AA. Embryonic stem cell differentiation to primordial germ cell like cells by Nigella sativa, Brassica Oleracea and Oenothera biennis extracts. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF STEM CELLS 2022; 11:79-93. [PMID: 36660740 PMCID: PMC9845841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the induction effects of methanolic extracts of Nigella sativa (NiS), Brassica Oleracea (BrO), and Oenothera biennia (Obi) on transgenic embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and to evaluate the ability of germ cells (GCs) production using these pluripotent cells. METHODS ESCs were amplified using a feeder layer. Embryoid bodies enzymatically dissociated to single cells and induced the extracts in gelatinized plates. Then RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis were performed. In the presence of appropriate primers, the desired genes were quantitatively evaluated by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). RESULTS The copies of all genes in the control group showed a decreasing trend during the first to third weeks. Compared to the control group, the expression level of sex determining region Y-box 2 gene (Sox2) showed the highest level. All four evaluated genes increased in all Obi groups compared to the control group. There is also a slight increase in the Nanog homeobox gene (Nanog). Obi extract in different concentrations has increased the expression of the Sox2 gene. Increased expression of this gene along with octamer-binding transcription factor 4 gene (Oct4) and Nanog indicates a condition close to germ cell-like cells (GCLCs). CONCLUSIONS According to the results of this study, NiS can increase expression of the Oct4, Sox2, Nanog, and stimulated by retinoic acid gene 8 (STRA8) genes and so increase the hope of GCs production. Storage of cells for 21 days in the presence of the extract compared to 14 days has a negative effect on cell growth and differentiation. The effects of meiosis onset and GCs production can be expected in the presence of some herbal extracts. Optimal utilization of these extracts requires further study in the field of different extracts and fractions of each extract to more effectively and purposefully direct the differentiation of stem cells.
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- Reza Najibi
- Department of Biotechnology and Plant Breeding, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University (SANRU)Sari, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology and Plant Breeding, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University (SANRU)Sari, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology and Plant Breeding, College of Agricultural Science, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University (SANRU)Sari, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad UniversityTehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad UniversityBabol, Iran
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Ma Z, Zhang F, Xiong J, Zhang H, Lin HK, Liu C. Activation of embryonic/germ cell-like axis links poor outcomes of gliomas. Cancer Cell Int 2022; 22:371. [DOI: 10.1186/s12935-022-02792-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background
It is unclear which core events drive the malignant progression of gliomas. Earlier studies have revealed that the embryonic stem (ES) cell/early PGC state is associated with tumourigenicity. This study was designed to investigate the role of ES/PGC state in poor outcomes of gliomas.
Methods
Crispr-Cas9 technology, RT–PCR and animal experiments were used to investigate whether PGC-like cell formation play crucial roles in the tumorigenicity of human glioma cells. Bioinformatic analysis was used to address the link between ES/PGC developmental axis and glioma overall outcomes.
Results
Here, our findings showed that germ cell-like cells were present in human gliomas and cultured glioma cells and that the formation of germ cell-like cells was essential for glioma tumours. Bioinformatic analysis showed that the mRNA levels of genes related to embryonic/germ cell development could be detected in most gliomas. Our findings showed that the activation of genes related to reprogramming or the germ cell-like state alone seemed to be insufficient to lead to a malignant prognosis, whereas increased mRNA levels of genes related to the activation of the embryonic/germ cell-like cycle (somatic PGC-EGC-like cycle and somatic parthenogenetic embryo-like cycle) were positively correlated with malignant prognoses and poor clinical outcomes of gliomas. Genes related to the embryonic/germ cell cycle alone or in combination with the WHO grade or 1p19q codeletion status could be used to subdivide gliomas with distinct clinical behaviours.
Conclusion
Together, our findings indicated that a crucial role of germ cell-like cell formation in glioma initiation as well as activation of genes related with the parthenogenetic embryo-like cycle and PGC-EGC-like cycle link to the malignant prognosis and poor outcomes of gliomas, which might provide a novel way to better understand the nature of and develop targeted therapies for gliomas as well as important markers for predicting clinical outcomes in gliomas.
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Gao X, Shi X, Zhou S, Chen C, Hu C, Xia Q, Li X, Gao W, Ding Y, Zuo Q, Zhang Y, Li B. DNA hypomethylation activation Wnt/TCF7L2/TDRD1 pathway promotes spermatogonial stem cell formation. J Cell Physiol 2022; 237:3640-3650. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Xiaomin Gao
- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri‐Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri‐Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri‐Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri‐Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri‐Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri‐Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri‐Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri‐Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri‐Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri‐Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri‐Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri‐Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China Yangzhou University Yangzhou China
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Vardiani M, Ghaffari Novin M, Koruji M, Nazarian H, Goossens E, Aghaei A, Seifalian AM, Ghasemi Hamidabadi H, Asgari F, Gholipourmalekabadi M. Gelatin Electrospun Mat as a Potential Co-culture System for In Vitro Production of Sperm Cells from Embryonic Stem Cells. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:5823-5832. [PMID: 33320586 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Engineering of 3D substrates with maximum similarity to seminiferous tubules would help to produce functional sperm cells in vitro from stem cells. Here, we present a 3D electrospun gelatin (EG) substrate seeded with Sertoli cells and determine its potential for guided differentiation of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) toward germline cells. The EG was fabricated by electrospinning, and its morphology under SEM, as well as cytobiocompatibility for Sertoli cells and ESCs, was confirmed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide and cell attachment assay. Embryoid bodies (EBs) were formed from ESCs and co-cultured with Sertoli cells, induced with BMP4 for 3 and 7 consecutive days to induce the differentiation of EBs toward germline cells. The differentiation was investigated by immunocytochemistry (ICC), flow cytometry, and RT-PCR in four experimental groups of EBs (EBs cultured in gelatin-coated cell culture plates); Scaffold/EB (EBs cultured on EG); ESCs/Ser (EBs and Sertoli cells co-cultured on gelatin-coated cell culture plates without EG); and Scaffold/EB/Ser (EBs and Sertoli cells co-cultured on EG). All experimental groups exhibited a significantly increased MVH (germline-specific marker) and decreased c-KIT (stemness marker) expression when compared with the EB group. ICC and flow cytometry revealed that Scaffold/EB/Ser had the highest level of MVH and the lowest c-KIT expression at both 3 and 7 days postdifferentiation compared with other groups. RT-PCR results showed a significant increase in the germline marker (Dazl) and a significant decrease in the ESC stemness marker (Nanog) in Scaffold/EB compared to the EB group. The germline markers Gcna, Stella, Mvh, Stra8, Piwil2, and Dazl were significantly increased in Scaffold/EB/Ser compared to the Scaffold/EB group. Our findings revealed that the EG scaffold can provide an excellent substrate biomimicking the micro/nanostructure of native seminiferous tubules and a platform for Sertoli cell-EB communication required for growth and differentiation of ESCs into germline cells.
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- Mina Vardiani
- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 19839-63113 Tehran, Iran.,Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Aviccena Research Institute, ACECR, 14115-343 Tehran, Iran.,Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 19839-63113 Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 19839-63113 Tehran, Iran.,Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 19839-63113 Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, 14496-14535 Tehran, Iran.,Department of Anatomical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, 14496-14535 Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 19839-63113 Tehran, Iran.,Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 19839-63113 Tehran, Iran
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- Biology of the Testis Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 19839-63113 Tehran, Iran.,Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 19839-63113 Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology & Regenerative Medicine Commercialization Centre (Ltd.), The London BioScience Innovation Centre, NW1 0NH London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2093716496 Sari, Iran.,Immunogenetic Research Center, Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2093716496 Sari, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, 14496-14535 Tehran, Iran.,Department of Anatomical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, 14496-14535 Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, 14496-14535 Tehran, Iran.,Department of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, 14496-14535 Tehran, Iran
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Amini Mahabadi J, Karimian M, Aghighi F, Enderami SE, Seyyed Hosseini E, Talaei SA, Gheibi Hayat SM, Nikzad H. Retinoic acid and 17β-estradiol improve male germ cell differentiation from mouse-induced pluripotent stem cells. Andrologia 2019; 52:e13466. [PMID: 31736115 DOI: 10.1111/and.13466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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This research aimed to explore the impacts of retinoic acid (RA)/17β-estradiol (E) induction and embryoid body formation to enhance differentiation of mouse-induced pluripotent stem cells (miPSCs) into male germ cells in vitro. Flow cytometry and qPCR were conducted to describe miPSCs differentiation process. Various temporal expression profiles of germ cell-related genes were traced. Stra8 gene expression increased in the RA group on the 4th day compared to other groups. The RA group experienced a more significant increase than E group. The expression of Sycp3 increased in RA + E group on 4th day compared with other groups. Expression of AKAP3 enhanced in the RA + E group than other groups on day 4. Moreover, miPSCs showed that this gene expression in the RA + E group was increased in comparison to RA and E groups on day 7. AKAP3 gene expression on day 7 of miPSCs decreased in RA and E groups. Flow cytometry data indicated that 3%-8% of the cells in sub-G1 stage were haploid after RA and E induction compared to other groups on day 4. This study showed that miPSCs possess the power for differentiating into male germ cells in vitro via formation of embryoid body by RA with/or E induction.
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- Javad Amini Mahabadi
- Gametogenesis Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Immunogenetics Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Gametogenesis Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Mahabadi JA, Tameh AA, Talaei SA, Karimian M, Rahiminia T, Enderami SE, Gheibi Hayat SM, Nikzad H. Retinoic acid and/or progesterone differentiate mouse induced pluripotent stem cells into male germ cells in vitro. J Cell Biochem 2019; 121:2159-2169. [PMID: 31646671 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.29439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Numerous reagents were employed for differentiating induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into male germ cells; however, the induction procedure was ineffective. The aim of this study was to improve the in vitro differentiation of mice iPSCs (miPSCs) into male germ cells with retinoic acid (RA) and progesterone (P). miPSCs were differentiated to embryoid bodies (EBs) in suspension with RA with or without progesterone for 0, 4, and 7 days. Then, the expression of certain genes at different stages of male germ cell development including Ddx4 (pre meiosis), Stra8 (meiosis), AKAP3 (post meiosis), and Mvh protein was examined in RNA and/or protein levels by real-time polymerase chain reaction or flow cytometry, respectively. The Stra8 gene expression increased in the RA groups on all days. But, expression of this gene declined in RA + P groups. In addition, an increased expression of Ddx4 gene was observed on day 0 in the P group. Also, a significant upregulation was observed in the expression of AKAP3 gene in the RA + P group on days 0 and 4. However, gene expression decreased in P and RA groups on day 7. The expression of Mvh protein significantly increased in the RA group on day 7. The Mvh expression was also enhanced in the P group on day 4, but it decreased on day 7, while this protein upregulated on day 0 and 7 in the RA + P group. The miPSCs have the capacity for in vitro differentiation into male germ cells by RA and/or progesterone. However, the effects of these inducers depend on the type of combination and an effective time.
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- Javad Amini Mahabadi
- Gametogenesis Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Gametogenesis Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Immunogenetics Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Gametogenesis Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Differentiation of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells into male germ-like cells in co-culture with testicular cells. Endocr Regul 2019; 53:93-99. [DOI: 10.2478/enr-2019-0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Objective. Stem cell therapy, specifically, pre-induction of mesenchymal stem cells toward male germ-like cells may be useful in patients with azoospermia. The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro differentiation of mouse bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) into male germ-like cells by indirect co-culture with testicular cells in the presence of bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4).
Methods. Experimental groups included: control (mouse BMSCs), treatment group-1 (BMSCs treated with BMP4), treatment group-2 (indirect co-culture of BMSCs with mouse testicular cells in the presence of BMP4) and treatment group-3 (indirect co-culture of BMSCs with testicular cells). BMSCs-derived male germ-like cells were evaluated by the expression of Dazl, and Stra8 using RT-qPCR.
Results. Stra8 gene expression was significantly increased in the treatment group-2 and Dazl gene was significantly increased in the treatment group-1 compared to other groups. In conclusion, indirect co-culturing of BMSCs with testicular cells and BMP4 leads to the differentiation of BMSCs into male germ-like cells which express specific male germ-like genes. Testicular cells released factors that contributed to the differentiation of BMSCs into male germ progenitor cells.
Conclusion. This study suggests that mesenchymal stem cells may be differentiated into male germ-like cells and therefore, may be a novel treatment option for men with azoospermia.
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Zhu S, Liu W, Ding HF, Cui H, Yang L. BMP4 and Neuregulin regulate the direction of mouse neural crest cell differentiation. Exp Ther Med 2019; 17:3883-3890. [PMID: 31007733 PMCID: PMC6468403 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.7439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The neural crest is a transient embryonic tissue that initially generates neural crest stem cells, which then migrate throughout the body to give rise to a variety of mature tissues. It was proposed that the fate of neural crest cells is gradually determined via environmental cues from the surrounding tissues. In the present study, neural crest cells were isolated and identified from mouse embryos. Bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4) and Neuregulin (NRG) were employed to induce the differentiation of neural crest cells. Treatment with BMP4 revealed neuron-associated differentiation; cells treated with NRG exhibited differentiation into the Schwann cell lineage, a type of glia. Soft agar clonogenic and neurosphere formation assays were conducted to investigate the effects of N-Myc (MYCN) overexpression in neural crest cells; the number of colonies and neurospheres notably increased after 14 days. These findings demonstrated that the direction of cell differentiation may be affected by altering the factors present in the surrounding environment. In addition, MYCN may serve a key role in regulating neural crest cell differentiation.
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- Shunqin Zhu
- School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P.R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, P.R. China
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- Cancer Center, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P.R. China
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Amini Mahabadi J, Sabzalipoor H, Kehtari M, Enderami SE, Soleimani M, Nikzad H. Derivation of male germ cells from induced pluripotent stem cells by inducers: A review. Cytotherapy 2018; 20:279-290. [PMID: 29397308 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2018.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) refer to stem cells that are artificially produced using a new technology known as cellular reprogramming, which can use gene transduction in somatic cells. There are numerous potential applications for iPSCs in the field of stem cell biology becauase they are able to give rise to several different cell features of lineages such as three-germ layers. Primordial germ cells, generated via in vitro differentiation of iPSCs, have been demonstrated to produce functional gametes. Therefore, in this review we discussed past and recent advances in the in vitro differentiation of germ cells using pluripotent stem cells with an emphasis on iPSCs. Although this domain of research is still in its infancy, exploring development mechanisms of germ cells is promising, especially in humans, to promote future reproductive and developmental engineering technologies. While few studies have evaluated the ability and efficiency of iPSCs to differentiate toward male germ cells in vitro by different inducers, the given effect was investigated in this review.
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- Javad Amini Mahabadi
- Gametogenesis Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Hematology Department, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Gametogenesis Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Ibtisham F, Wu J, Xiao M, An L, Banker Z, Nawab A, Zhao Y, Li G. Progress and future prospect of in vitro spermatogenesis. Oncotarget 2017; 8:66709-66727. [PMID: 29029549 PMCID: PMC5630449 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.19640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Infertility has become a major health issue in the world. It affects the social life of couples and of all infertility cases; approximately 40–50% is due to “male factor” infertility. Male infertility could be due to genetic factors, environment or due to gonadotoxic treatment. Developments in reproductive biotechnology have made it possible to rescue fertility and uphold biological fatherhood. In vitro production of haploid male germ cell is a powerful tool, not only for the treatment of infertility including oligozoospermic or azoospermic patient, but also for the fertility preservation in pre-pubertal boys whose gonadal function is threatened by gonadotoxic therapies. Genomic editing of in-vitro cultured germ cells could also potentially cure flaws in spermatogenesis due to genomic mutation. Furthermore, this ex-vivo maturation technique with genomic editing may be used to prevent paternal transmission of genomic diseases. Here, we summarize the historical progress of in vitro spermatogenesis research by using organ and cell culture techniques and the future clinical application of in vitro spermatogenesis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fahar Ibtisham
- Agricultural College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
| | - Jiang Wu
- Agricultural College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
| | - Mei Xiao
- Agricultural College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
| | - Lilong An
- Agricultural College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
| | - Zachary Banker
- Foreign Language College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
| | - Aamir Nawab
- Agricultural College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
| | - Yi Zhao
- Agricultural College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
| | - Guanghui Li
- Agricultural College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
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