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- Title
Dynamic compression of rabbit adipose-derived stem cells transfected with insulin-like growth factor 1 in chitosan/gelatin scaffolds induces chondrogenesis and matrix biosynthesis.
- Authors
Li, Jianjun; Zhao, Qun; Wang, Enbo; Zhang, Chuanhui; Wang, Guangbin; Yuan, Quan
- Abstract
Articular cartilage is routinely subjected to mechanical forces and growth factors. Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) are multi-potent adult stem cells and capable of chondrogenesis. In the present study, we investigated the comparative and interactive effects of dynamic compression and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) on the chondrogenesis of rabbit ASCs in chitosan/gelatin scaffolds. Rabbit ASCs with or without a plasmid overexpressing of human IGF-1 were cultured in chitosan/gelatin scaffolds for 2 days, then subjected to cyclic compression with 5% strain and 1 Hz for 4 h per day for seven consecutive days. Dynamic compression induced chondrogenesis of rabbit ASCs by activating calcium signaling pathways and up-regulating the expression of Sox-9. Dynamic compression plus IGF-1 overexpression up-regulated expression of chondrocyte-specific extracellular matrix genes including type II collagen, Sox-9, and aggrecan with no effect on type X collagen expression. Furthermore, dynamic compression and IGF-1 expression promoted cellular proliferation and the deposition of proteoglycan and collagen. Intracellular calcium ion concentration and peak currents of Ca(2+) ion channels were consistent with chondrocytes. The tissue-engineered cartilage from this process had excellent mechanical properties. When applied together, the effects achieved by the two stimuli (dynamic compression and IGF-1) were greater than those achieved by either stimulus alone. Our results suggest that dynamic compression combined with IGF-1 overexpression might benefit articular cartilage tissue engineering in cartilage regeneration.
- Publication
Journal of cellular physiology, 2012, Vol 227, Issue 5, p2003
- ISSN
1097-4652
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1002/jcp.22927