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Aghili ZS, Magnani M, Ghatrehsamani M, Nourian Dehkordi A, Mirzaei SA, Banitalebi Dehkordi M. Intelligent berberine-loaded erythrocytes attenuated inflammatory cytokine productions in macrophages. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9381. [PMID: 38654085 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60103-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Erythrocytes are impressive tools for drug delivery, especially to macrophages. Therefore, berberine was loaded into erythrocytes using both hypotonic pre-swelling and endocytosis methods to target macrophages. Physicochemical and kinetic parameters of the resulting carrier cells, such as drug loading/release kinetics, osmotic fragility, and hematological indices, were determined. Drug loading was optimized for the study using Taguchi experimental design and lab experiments. Loaded erythrocytes were targeted to macrophages using ZnCl2 and bis-sulfosuccinimidyl-suberate, and targeting was evaluated using flow cytometry and Wright-Giemsa staining. Differentiated macrophages were stimulated with lipopolysaccharide, and the inflammatory profiles of macrophages were evaluated using ELISA, western blotting, and real-time PCR. Findings indicated that the endocytosis method is preferred due to its low impact on the erythrocyte's structural integrity. Maximum loading achieved (1386.68 ± 22.43 μg/ml) at 1500 μg/ml berberine treatment at 37 °C for 2 h. Berberine successfully inhibited NF-κB translation in macrophages, and inflammatory response markers such as IL-1β, IL-8, IL-23, and TNF-α were decreased by approximately ninefold, sixfold, twofold, eightfold, and twofold, respectively, compared to the LPS-treated macrophages. It was concluded that berberine-loaded erythrocytes can effectively target macrophages and modulate the inflammatory response.
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- Zahra Sadat Aghili
- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Via Saffi 2, 61029, Urbino, PU, Italy
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
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Rahmati S, Jalili A, Banitalebi Dehkordi M, Przedborski M. An Effective Method for Decellularization of Human Foreskin: Implications for Skin Regeneration in Small Wounds. Cell J 2022; 24:506-514. [PMID: 36274203 PMCID: PMC9588162 DOI: 10.22074/cellj.2022.8005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Acellular matrices of different allogeneic or xenogeneic origins are widely used as structural scaffolds in regenerative medicine. The main goal of this research was to optimize a method for decellularization of foreskin for skin regeneration in small wounds. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this experimental study, the dermal layers of foreskin were divided into two sections and subjected to two different decellularization methods: the sodium dodecyl sulfate method (SDS-M), and our optimized foreskin decellularization method (OFD-M). A combination of non-ionic detergents and SDS were used to decellularize the foreskin in OFD-M. The histological, morphological, and biomechanical properties of both methods were compared. In addition, human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSCs) were isolated, and the biocompatibility and recellularization of both scaffolds by hucMSC were subsequently determined. RESULTS We observed that OFD-M is an appropriate approach for successful removal of cellular components from the foreskin tissue, without physical disturbance to the acellular matrix. In comparison to SDS-M, this new bioscaffold possesses a fine network containing a high amount of collagen fibers and glycosaminoglycans (GAG) (P≤0.03), is biocompatible and harmless for hucMSC (viability 91.7%), and exhibits a relatively high tensile strength. CONCLUSION We found that the extracellular matrix (ECM) structural integrity, the main ECM components, and the mechanical properties of the foreskin are well maintained after applying the OFD-M decellularization technique, indicating that the resulting scaffold would be a suitable platform for culturing MSC for skin grafting in small wounds.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shima Rahmati
- Cancer and Immunology Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences,
Sanandaj, Iran
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- Cancer and Immunology Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences,
Sanandaj, Iran,P.O.Box: 6618634683Cancer and Immunology Research CenterResearch Institute for Health DevelopmentKurdistan University of Medical SciencesSanandajIranP.O.Box: 8815713471Department of Molecular MedicineSchool of Advanced TechnologiesShahrekord University of Medical SciencesShahrekordIran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran,P.O.Box: 6618634683Cancer and Immunology Research CenterResearch Institute for Health DevelopmentKurdistan University of Medical SciencesSanandajIranP.O.Box: 8815713471Department of Molecular MedicineSchool of Advanced TechnologiesShahrekord University of Medical SciencesShahrekordIran
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Khajehnasiri N, Dehkordi MB, Amini-Khoei H, Mohammadabadi MSM, Sadeghian R. Effect of exercise intensity and duration on the levels of stress hormones and hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in adult male rats: an experimental study. Hormones (Athens) 2021; 20:483-490. [PMID: 34258750 DOI: 10.1007/s42000-021-00303-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The effect of exercise on stress has been demonstrated in several studies which have shown that exercise intensity and duration have various effects on the reproductive axis. This study evaluated the effect of different intensities and durations of exercise on the hormonal indices of stress, such as corticosterone (CORT), norepinephrine (NEP), and also reproductive performance indices, including gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and testosterone (T). METHODS In this experimental study, 30 adult Wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups as follows: no-exercise, RME-1 (regular moderate exercise for 1 month), RME-6 (regular moderate exercise for 6 months), RIE-1 (regular intensive exercise for 1 month), and RIE-6 (regular intensive exercise for 6 months). At the end of the experiment, the serum levels of the abovementioned hormones and hypothalamic expression of the Gnrh gene were measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and the real-time polymerase chain reaction method, respectively. RESULTS The levels of stress hormones, including CORT and NEP, increased only in the RIE-1 group compared with the no-exercise group. In addition, an increase was observed in T hormone levels in the RME-1 group compared with those in the no-exercise group, whereas LH and T hormone levels showed a greater decrease in the RIE-6 group than in the no-exercise group. Gnrh expression levels showed an increase and a decrease in the RME-1 and RIE-6 groups compared with the no-exercise group, respectively. CONCLUSION These results confirmed the effects of different intensities and durations of exercise on sex hormone levels.
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- Nazli Khajehnasiri
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Higher Education Institute of Rab-Rashid, Tabriz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Medical Plants Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, PO Box: 88137-33343, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Medical Plants Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, PO Box: 88137-33343, Shahrekord, Iran.
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Ashouri Movassagh S, Banitalebi Dehkordi M, Koruji M, Pourmand G, Farzaneh P, Ashouri Movassagh S, Jabari A, Samadian A, Khadivi F, Abbasi M. In Vitro Spermatogenesis by Three-dimensional Culture of Spermatogonial Stem Cells on Decellularized Testicular Matrix. Galen Med J 2019; 8:e1565. [PMID: 34466530 PMCID: PMC8344169 DOI: 10.31661/gmj.v8i0.1565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 05/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Background In the males, Spermatogonial Stem Cells (SSCs) contribute to the production of sex cells and fertility. In vitro SSCs culture can operate as an effective strategy for studies on spermatogenesis and male infertility treatment. Cell culture in a three-dimensional (3D) substrate, relative to a two-dimensional substrate (2D), creates better conditions for cell interaction and is closer to in vivo conditions. In the present study, in order to create a 3D matrix substrate, decellularized testicular matrix (DTM) was used to engender optimal conditions for SSCs culture and differentiation. Materials and Methods After, testicular cells enzymatic extraction from testes of brain-dead donors, the SSCs were proliferated in a specific culture medium for four weeks, and after confirming the identity of the colonies derived from the growth of these cells, they were cultured on a layer of DTM as well as in 2D condition with a differentiated culture medium. In the Sixth week since the initiation of the differentiation culture, the expression of pre meiotic (OCT4 & PLZF ), meiotic (SCP3 & BOULE) and post meiotic (CREM & Protamine-2) genes were measured in both groups. Results The results indicated that the expression of pre meiotic, meiotic and post meiotic genes was significantly higher in the cells cultured on DTM (P ≤ 0.001). Conclusion SSCs culture in DTM with the creation of ECM and similar conditions with in vivo can be regarded as a way of demonstrating spermatogenesis in vitro, which can be adopted as a treatment modality for male infertility.
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- Sepideh Ashouri Movassagh
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Human and Animal Cell Bank, Iranian Biological Resource Center (IBRC), ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Science, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center & Department of Anatomical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology Research Center, Sina Hospital, TehranUniversity of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Human and Animal Cell Bank, Iranian Biological Resource Center (IBRC), ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Midwifery and Disease Reproduction group, College of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Unite, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Correspondence to: Mehdi Abbasi Ph.D, Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Poursina Avenue, Qods Street, Enqelab Square, Tehran, Iran Telephone Number: +98-21-6405 3411 Email Address:
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Rahmati S, Shojaei F, Shojaeian A, Rezakhani L, Dehkordi MB. An overview of current knowledge in biological functions and potential theragnostic applications of exosomes. Chem Phys Lipids 2019; 226:104836. [PMID: 31678051 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2019.104836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 10/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Exosomes are cup-shaped structures, made of two lipid layers. Their size is in the range of 30-150 nm. Exosomes are excreted to the extracellular space and function in local and systemic cellular communication. Based on their primary origins, they can contain substantial amounts of RNA, protein, and miRNA; the horizontal transfer of these contents significantly determines the exosome's biological effects. The endosomal origins of exosomes can be deduced based on their surface protein markers. The use of exosomes as a diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic tool, has numerous advantages because they do not pose risks such as aneuploidy and transplant rejection. This - overview highlights the recent findings in exosome development and current knowledge in exosome-based therapies.
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- Shima Rahmati
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Reengineering, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
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Shojaei F, Rahmati S, Banitalebi Dehkordi M. A review on different methods to increase the efficiency of mesenchymal stem cell-based wound therapy. Wound Repair Regen 2019; 27:661-671. [PMID: 31298446 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.12749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) accelerate wound healing but the harsh environment of wound site limits the engraftment, retention, and survival rate of transplanted cells. There are multiple approaches that amplify the therapeutic potential of MSCs. The MSCs derived from medical waste material, provide comparable regenerative abilities compared to traditional sources. The application of different scaffolds increases MSC delivery and migration into the wound. The spheroid culture of MSC increases the paracrine effects of the entrapped cells and the secretion of pro-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory cytokines. The MSC pretreating and preconditioning enhances the cell migration, proliferation, and survival rate, which lead to higher angiogenesis, re-epithelialization, wound closure, and granulation tissue formation. Moreover, genetic modification has been performed in order to increase MSC angiogenesis, differentiation potential, as well as the cell life span. Herein, we review the results of aforementioned approaches and provide information accommodating to the continued development of MSC-based wound therapy in the future.
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- Fereshteh Shojaei
- Department of Medical biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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Dehkordi MB, Madjd Z, Chaleshtori MH, Meshkani R, Nikfarjam L, Kajbafzadeh AM. A Simple, Rapid, and Efficient Method for Isolating Mesenchymal Stem Cells from the Entire Umbilical Cord. Cell Transplant 2016; 25:1287-1297. [DOI: 10.3727/096368915x582769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Several reports have been published on the isolation, culture, and identification of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from different anatomical regions of the umbilical cord (UC). UC is suitable for standardizing methods of MSC isolation because it is a uniform source with high MSC numbers. Although the UC is considered a medical waste after childbirth, ethical issues for its use must be considered. An increased demand for MSCs in regenerative medicine has made scientists prioritize the development of MSC isolation methods. Several research groups are attempting to provide a large number of high-quality MSCs. In this study, we present a modulated explant/enzyme method (MEEM) to isolate the maximum number of MSCs from the entire UC. This method was established for the isolation of MSCs from different anatomical regions of the UC altogether. We could retrieve 6 to 10 million MSCs during 8 to 10 days of primary culture. After three passages, we could obtain 8–10 × 108 cells in 28–30 days. MSCs isolated by this method express CD73, CD90, CD105, and CD44, but they do not express hematopoietic markers CD34 and CD45 or the endothelial marker CD31. The genes SOX2, OCT4, and NANOG are expressed in isolated MSCs. The capacity of these MSCs to differentiate into adipocytes and osteocytes highlights their application in regenerative medicine. This method is simple, reproducible, and cost efficient. Moreover, this method is suitable for the production of a large number of high-quality MSCs from an UC in less than a month, to be used for cell therapy in an 80-kg person.
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- Mehdi Banitalebi Dehkordi
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran (IRI)
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- Oncopathology Research Center and Dep Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (IRI)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (IRI)
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- Pediatric Urology Research Center, Section of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Therapy, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (IRI)
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- Pediatric Urology Research Center, Section of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Therapy, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (IRI)
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Banitalebi Dehkordi M, Madjd Z, Chaleshtori MH, Meshkani R, Nikfarjam L, Kajbafzadeh AM. A Simple, Rapid, and Efficient Method for Isolating Mesenchymal Stem Cells From the Entire Umbilical Cord. Cell Transplant 2015; 25:1287-97. [PMID: 26270183 DOI: 10.3727/096368915x688911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Several reports have been published on the isolation, culture, and identification of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from different anatomical regions of the umbilical cord (UC). UC is suitable for standardizing methods of MSC isolation because it is a uniform source with high MSC numbers. Although the UC is considered a medical waste after childbirth, ethical issues for its use must be considered. An increased demand for MSCs in regenerative medicine has made scientists prioritize the development of MSC isolation methods. Several research groups are attempting to provide a large number of high-quality MSCs. In this study, we present a modulated explant/enzyme method (MEEM) to isolate the maximum number of MSCs from the entire UC. This method was established for the isolation of MSCs from different anatomical regions of the UC altogether. We could retrieve 6 to 10 million MSCs during 8 to 10 days of primary culture. After three passages, we could obtain 8-10 × 10(8) cells in 28-30 days. MSCs isolated by this method express CD73, CD90, CD105, and CD44, but they do not express hematopoietic markers CD34 and CD45 or the endothelial marker CD31. The genes SOX2, OCT4, and NANOG are expressed in isolated MSCs. The capacity of these MSCs to differentiate into adipocytes and osteocytes highlights their application in regenerative medicine. This method is simple, reproducible, and cost efficient. Moreover, this method is suitable for the production of a large number of high-quality MSCs from an UC in less than a month, to be used for cell therapy in an 80-kg person.
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- Mehdi Banitalebi Dehkordi
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran (IRI)
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Shooshtari MM, Dehkordi MB, Sharifi Z. Detection of lactoferrin in the neutrophils and plasma of the patients suffering from hepatitis C. Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol 2008; 4:125-8. [PMID: 17301434 DOI: 04.03/ijaai.125128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Lactoferrin (LF) has antimicrobial properties against bacteria, fungi and several viruses including herpes virus, HIV and hepatitis C virus. The aim of this study was to detect LF in PMNs and plasma of the patients suffering from hepatitis C and the healthy persons. The sonicated solutions of PMNs of two groups were evaluated by SDS-PAGE (10%), isoelectric focusing (30%) and dot blotting. The level of LF in plasma was measured by ELISA. The results confirmed the presence of LF in PMNs of the two groups. ELISA showed that the level of LF in plasma of patients was higher than normal persons. Based on these findings we conclude that not only the production of LF was not reduced in the patients but also its level was significantly increased compared with the normal persons(P less than 0.0001).
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