Laminin and Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB Promote Neuronal Differentiation of Human Urine-Derived Stem Cells.
10.1007/s13770-017-0102-x
- Author:
Jung Yeon KIM
1
;
So Young CHUN
;
Jin Sung PARK
;
Jae Wook CHUNG
;
Yun Sok HA
;
Jun Nyung LEE
;
Tae Gyun KWON
Author Information
1. Joint Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 135 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu 41940, Korea. ljnlover@gmail.com tgkwon@knu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Urine-derived stem cells;
Laminin;
Platelet-derived growth factor-BB;
Neuronal differentiation;
Mesenchymal stem cell source
- MeSH:
Chromosomal Instability;
Extracellular Matrix;
Flow Cytometry;
Humans*;
Immunohistochemistry;
Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins;
Laminin*;
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells;
Neurons*;
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor;
Regeneration;
Stem Cells*;
Tissue Donors
- From:
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
2018;15(2):195-209
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Urine-derived stem cells (USCs) are considered as a promising cell source capable of neuronal differentiation. In addition, specific growth factors and extracellular matrix are essential for enhancing their neuronal differentiation efficiency. In this study, we investigated the possibility of neuronal differentiation of USCs and the role of laminin and platelet-derived growth factor BB (PDGF-BB) as promoting factors. USCs were isolated from fresh urine of healthy donors. Cultured USCs were adherent to the plate and their morphology was similar to the cobblestone. In addition, they showed chromosome stability, rapid proliferation rate, colony forming capacity, and mesenchymal stem cell characteristics. For inducing the neuronal differentiation, USCs were cultured for 14 days in neuronal differentiation media supplemented with/without laminin and/or PDGF-BB. To identify the expression of neuronal markers, RT-PCR, flow cytometry analysis and immunocytochemistry were used. After neuronal induction, the cells showed neuron-like morphological change and high expression level of neuronal markers. In addition, laminin and PDGF-BB respectively promoted the neuronal differentiation of USCs and the combination of laminin and PDGF-BB showed a synergistic effect for the neuronal differentiation of USCs. In conclusion, USCs are noteworthy cell source in the field of neuronal regeneration and laminin and PDGF-BB promote their neuronal differentiation efficiency.
