AIM To quantitatively assess rotatory and anterior-posterior instability in vivo after anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone(BTB) autografts, and to clarify the influence of tu...AIM To quantitatively assess rotatory and anterior-posterior instability in vivo after anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone(BTB) autografts, and to clarify the influence of tunnel positions on the knee stability.METHODS Single-bundle ACL reconstruction with BTB autograft was performed on 50 patients with a mean age of 28 years using the trans-tibial(TT)(n = 20) and trans-portal(TP)(n = 30) techniques. Femoral and tibial tunnel positions were identified from the high-resolution 3 D-CT bone models two weeks after surgery. Anterolateral rotatory translation was examined using a Slocum anterolateral rotatory instability test in open magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) 1.0-1.5 years after surgery, by measuring anterior tibial translation at the medial and lateral compartments on its sagittal images. Anterior-posterior stability was evaluated with a Kneelax3 arthrometer.RESULTS A total of 40 patients(80%) were finally followed up. Femoral tunnel positions were shallower(P < 0.01) and higher(P < 0.001), and tibial tunnel positions were more posterior(P < 0.05) in the TT group compared with the TP group. Anterolateral rotatory translations in reconstructed knees were significantly correlated with the shallow femoral tunnel positions(R = 0.42, P < 0.01), and the rotatory translations were greater in the TT group(3.2 ± 1.6 mm) than in the TP group(2.0 ± 1.8 mm)(P < 0.05). Side-to-side differences of Kneelax3 arthrometer were 1.5 ± 1.3 mm in the TT, and 1.7 ± 1.6 mm in the TP group(N.S.). Lysholm scores, KOOS subscales and reinjury rate showed no difference between the two groups.CONCLUSION Anterolateral rotatory instability significantly correlated shallow femoral tunnel positions after ACL reconstruction using BTB autografts. Clinical outcomes, rotatory and anterior-posterior stability were overall satisfactory in both techniques, but the TT technique located femoral tunnels in shallower and higher positions, and tibial tunnels in more posterior positions than the TP technique, thus increased the anterolateral rotation. Anatomic ACL reconstruction with BTB autografts may restore knee function and stability.展开更多
Tendon-bone interface injuries pose a significant challenge in tissue regeneration,necessitating innovative approaches.Hydrogels with integrated supportive features and controlled release of therapeutic agents have em...Tendon-bone interface injuries pose a significant challenge in tissue regeneration,necessitating innovative approaches.Hydrogels with integrated supportive features and controlled release of therapeutic agents have emerged as promising candidates for the treatment of such injuries.In this study,we aimed to develop a temperature-sensitive composite hydrogel capable of providing sustained release of magnesium ions(Mg^(2+)).We synthesized magnesium-Procyanidin coordinated metal polyphenol nanoparticles(Mg-PC)through a self-assembly process and integrated them into a two-component hydrogel.The hydrogel was composed of dopamine-modified hyaluronic acid(Dop-HA)and F127.To ensure controlled release and mitigate the“burst release”effect of Mg^(2+),we covalently crosslinked the Mg-PC nanoparticles through coordination bonds with the catechol moiety within the hydrogel.This crosslinking strategy extended the release window of Mg^(2+)concentrations for up to 56 days.The resulting hydrogel(Mg-PC@Dop-HA/F127)exhibited favorable properties,including injectability,thermosensitivity and shape adaptability,making it suitable for injection and adaptation to irregularly shaped supraspinatus implantation sites.Furthermore,the hydrogel sustained the release of Mg^(2+)and Procyanidins,which attracted mesenchymal stem and progenitor cells,alleviated inflammation,and promoted macrophage polarization towards the M2 phenotype.Additionally,it enhanced collagen synthesis and mineralization,facilitating the repair of the tendon-bone interface.By incorporating multilevel metal phenolic networks(MPN)to control ion release,these hybridized hydrogels can be customized for various biomedical applications.展开更多
Despite transosseous rotator cuff tear repair using sutures is widely accepted for tendon-bone fixation,the fibrocartilaginous enthesis regeneration is still hardly achieved with the traditional sutures.In the present...Despite transosseous rotator cuff tear repair using sutures is widely accepted for tendon-bone fixation,the fibrocartilaginous enthesis regeneration is still hardly achieved with the traditional sutures.In the present work,degradable magnesium(Mg)alloy wire was applied to suture supraspinatus tendon in a rat acute rotator cuff tear model with Vicryl Plus 4±0 absorbable suture as control.The shoulder joint humerus-supraspinatus tendon complex specimens were retrieved at 4,8,and 12 weeks after operation.The Mg alloy suture groups showed better biomechanical properties in terms of ultimate load to failure.Gross observation showed that hyperplastic response of the scar tissue at the tendon-bone interface is progressively alleviated over time in the both Mg alloy suture and Vicryl suture groups.In the histological analysis,for Mg alloy suture groups,chondrocytes appear to proliferate at 4 weeks postoperatively,and the tendon-bone interface showed an orderly structural transition zone at 8 weeks postoperatively.The collagenous fiber tended to be aligned and the tendon-bone interlocking structures apparently formed,where transitional structure from unmineralized fibrocartilage to mineralized fibrocartilage was closer to the native fibrocartilaginous enthesis.In vivo degradation of the magnesium alloy wire was completed within 12 weeks.The results indicated that Mg alloy wire was promising as degradable suture with the potential to promotes fibrocartilaginous interface regeneration in rotator cuff repair.展开更多
Healing of an anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)autologous graft in a bone tunnel occurs through the formation of fibrovascular scar tissue,which is structurally and compositionally inferior to normal fibrocartilaginous ...Healing of an anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)autologous graft in a bone tunnel occurs through the formation of fibrovascular scar tissue,which is structurally and compositionally inferior to normal fibrocartilaginous insertion and thus may increase the reconstruction failure and the rate of failure recurrence.In this study,an injectable hydroxyapatite/type I collagen(HAp/Col I)paste was developed to construct a suitable local microenvironment to accelerate the healing of bone-tendon interface.Physicochemical characterization demonstrated that the HAp/Col I paste was injectable,uniform and stable.The in vitro cell culture illustrated that the paste could promote MC3T3-E1 cells proliferation and osteogenic expression.The results of a canine ACL reconstruction study showed that the reconstructive ACL had similar texture and color as the native ACL.The average width of the tunnel,total bone volume,bone volume/tissue volume and trabecular number acquired from micro-CT analysis suggested that the healing of tendon-bone interface in experimental group was better than that in control group.The biomechanical test showed the maximal loads in experimental group achieved approximately half of native ACL’s maximal load at 24 weeks.According to histological examination,Sharpey fibers could be observed as early as 12 weeks postoperatively while a typical four-layer transitional structure of insertion site was regenerated at 48 weeks in the experimental group.The injectable HAp/Col I paste provided a biomimetic scaffold and microenvironment for early cell attachment and proliferation,further osteogenic expression and extracellular matrix deposition,and in vivo structural and functional regeneration of the tendon-bone interface.展开更多
Tendon-bone healing is essential for an effective rotator cuff tendon repair surgery,however,this remains a significant challenge due to the lack of biomaterials with high strength and bioactivity.Inspired by the high...Tendon-bone healing is essential for an effective rotator cuff tendon repair surgery,however,this remains a significant challenge due to the lack of biomaterials with high strength and bioactivity.Inspired by the high-performance exoskeleton of natural organisms,we set out to apply natural fish scale(FS)modified by calcium silicate nanoparticles(CS NPs)as a new biomaterial(CS-FS)to overcome the challenge.Benefit from its“Bouligand”microstructure,such FS-based scaffold maintained excellent tensile strength(125.05 MPa)and toughness(14.16 MJ/m^(3)),which are 1.93 and 2.72 times that of natural tendon respectively,allowing it to well meet the requirements for rotator cuff tendon repair.Additionally,CS-FS showed diverse bioactivities by stimulating the differentiation and phenotypic maintenance of multiple types of cells participated into the composition of tendon-bone junction,(e.g.bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs),chondrocyte,and tendon stem/progenitor cells(TSPCs)).In both rat and rabbit rotator cuff tear(RCT)models,CS-FS played a key role in the tendon-bone interface regeneration and biomechanical function,which may be achieved by activating BMP-2/Smad/Runx2 pathway in BMSCs.Therefore,natural fish scale-based biomaterials are the promising candidate for clinical tendon repair due to their outstanding strength and bioactivity.展开更多
Entheses are highly specialised organs connecting ligaments and tendons to bones,facilitating force transmission,and providing mechanical strengths to absorb forces encountered.Two types of entheses,fibrocartilaginous...Entheses are highly specialised organs connecting ligaments and tendons to bones,facilitating force transmission,and providing mechanical strengths to absorb forces encountered.Two types of entheses,fibrocartilaginous and fibrous,exist in interfaces.The gradual fibrocartilaginous type is in rotator cuff tendons and is more frequently injured due to the poor healing capacity that leads to loss of the original structural and biomechanical properties and is attributed to the high prevalence of retears.Fluctuating methodologies and outcomes of biological approaches are challenges to overcome for them to be routinely used in clinics.Therefore,stratifying the existing literature according to different categories(chronicity,extent of tear,and studied population)would effectively guide repair approaches.This literature review supports tissue engineering approaches to promote rotator cuff enthesis healing employing cells,growth factors,and scaffolds period.Outcomes suggest its promising role in animal studies as well as some clinical trials and that combination therapies are more beneficial than individualized ones.It then highlights the importance of tailoring interventions according to the tear extent,chronicity,and the population being treated.Contributing factors such as loading,deficiencies,and lifestyle habits should also be taken into consideration.Optimum results can be achieved if biological,mechanical,and environmental factors are approached.It is challenging to determine whether variations are due to the interventions themselves,the animal models,loading regimen,materials,or tear mechanisms.Future research should focus on tailoring interventions for different categories to formulate protocols,which would best guide regenerative medicine decision making.展开更多
BACKGROUND Fibroblast plays a major role in tendon-bone healing.Exosomes derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)can activate fibroblasts and promote tendon-bone healing via the contained microRNAs(miRNA...BACKGROUND Fibroblast plays a major role in tendon-bone healing.Exosomes derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)can activate fibroblasts and promote tendon-bone healing via the contained microRNAs(miRNAs).However,the underlying mechanism is not comprehensively understood.Herein,this study aimed to identify overlapped BMSC-derived exosomal miRNAs in three GSE datasets,and to verify their effects as well as mechanisms on fibroblasts.AIM To identify overlapped BMSC-derived exosomal miRNAs in three GSE datasets and verify their effects as well as mechanisms on fibroblasts.METHODS BMSC-derived exosomal miRNAs data(GSE71241,GSE153752,and GSE85341)were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)database.The candidate miRNAs were obtained by the intersection of three data sets.TargetScan was used to predict potential target genes for the candidate miRNAs.Functional and pathway analyses were conducted using the Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)databases,respectively,by processing data with the Metascape.Highly interconnected genes in the protein-protein interaction(PPI)network were analyzed using Cytoscape software.Bromodeoxyuridine,wound healing assay,collagen contraction assay and the expression of COL I andα-smooth muscle actin positive were applied to investigate the cell proliferation,migration and collagen synthesis.Quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction was applied to determine the cell fibroblastic,tenogenic,and chondrogenic potential.RESULTS Bioinformatics analyses found two BMSC-derived exosomal miRNAs,has-miR-144-3p and hasmiR-23b-3p,were overlapped in three GSE datasets.PPI network analysis and functional enrichment analyses in the GO and KEGG databases indicated that both miRNAs regulated the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway by targeting phosphatase and tensin homolog(PTEN).In vitro experiments confirmed that miR-144-3p and miR-23b-3p stimulated proliferation,migration and collagen synthesis of NIH3T3 fibroblasts.Interfering with PTEN affected the phosphorylation of Akt and thus activated fibroblasts.Inhibition of PTEN also promoted the fibroblastic,tenogenic,and chondrogenic potential of NIH3T3 fibroblasts.CONCLUSION BMSC-derived exosomes promote fibroblast activation possibly through the PTEN and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways,which may serve as potential targets to further promote tendon-bone healing.展开更多
背景:同种异体移植物在膝关节前交叉韧带重建的相关基础及临床实践中有着积极的推动作用与重要地位。目的:归纳总结近年来同种异体移植物在膝关节前交叉韧带重建中的应用及研究进展。方法:以"allograft tends OR allografts、intra...背景:同种异体移植物在膝关节前交叉韧带重建的相关基础及临床实践中有着积极的推动作用与重要地位。目的:归纳总结近年来同种异体移植物在膝关节前交叉韧带重建中的应用及研究进展。方法:以"allograft tends OR allografts、intra-articular knee ligament OR anterior cruciate ligament OR ACL"为检索词,检索2012年1月至2018年2月PubMed、Embase等数据库中发表的相关文献,语言设定为英文。结果与结论:国内膝关节前交叉韧带重建使用同种异体肌腱的相关研究目前仍处在发展阶段。目前,对于前交叉韧带重建中使用同种异体移植物或自体移植物的优劣暂无定论。对于选择同种异体移植物的担忧主要来源于可能存在感染及愈合缓慢等问题。对于同种异体移植及自体移植术后效果比较,不同试验得出的结果差异较大。所反映出的结论大致为:2种移植物术后患者膝关节功能无差异,或自体移植后患者膝关节功能较好。有研究表明,同种异体移植物可能会增高二次手术的风险。因此,同种异体肌腱在膝关节前交叉韧带重建的临床应用中面临着诸多挑战。展开更多
基金Supported by JSPS Fellowships for Research Abroad,No.H27-787International Research Fund for Subsidy of Kyushu University School of Medicine Alumni
文摘AIM To quantitatively assess rotatory and anterior-posterior instability in vivo after anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone(BTB) autografts, and to clarify the influence of tunnel positions on the knee stability.METHODS Single-bundle ACL reconstruction with BTB autograft was performed on 50 patients with a mean age of 28 years using the trans-tibial(TT)(n = 20) and trans-portal(TP)(n = 30) techniques. Femoral and tibial tunnel positions were identified from the high-resolution 3 D-CT bone models two weeks after surgery. Anterolateral rotatory translation was examined using a Slocum anterolateral rotatory instability test in open magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) 1.0-1.5 years after surgery, by measuring anterior tibial translation at the medial and lateral compartments on its sagittal images. Anterior-posterior stability was evaluated with a Kneelax3 arthrometer.RESULTS A total of 40 patients(80%) were finally followed up. Femoral tunnel positions were shallower(P < 0.01) and higher(P < 0.001), and tibial tunnel positions were more posterior(P < 0.05) in the TT group compared with the TP group. Anterolateral rotatory translations in reconstructed knees were significantly correlated with the shallow femoral tunnel positions(R = 0.42, P < 0.01), and the rotatory translations were greater in the TT group(3.2 ± 1.6 mm) than in the TP group(2.0 ± 1.8 mm)(P < 0.05). Side-to-side differences of Kneelax3 arthrometer were 1.5 ± 1.3 mm in the TT, and 1.7 ± 1.6 mm in the TP group(N.S.). Lysholm scores, KOOS subscales and reinjury rate showed no difference between the two groups.CONCLUSION Anterolateral rotatory instability significantly correlated shallow femoral tunnel positions after ACL reconstruction using BTB autografts. Clinical outcomes, rotatory and anterior-posterior stability were overall satisfactory in both techniques, but the TT technique located femoral tunnels in shallower and higher positions, and tibial tunnels in more posterior positions than the TP technique, thus increased the anterolateral rotation. Anatomic ACL reconstruction with BTB autografts may restore knee function and stability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant numbers:82302639,81974327,81974328 and 82372358]National Students’Platform for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of China[grant number:No.202212121004]+1 种基金Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar of Guangdong province[grant number:2022B1515020044]the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province[grant number:2022A1515011101].
文摘Tendon-bone interface injuries pose a significant challenge in tissue regeneration,necessitating innovative approaches.Hydrogels with integrated supportive features and controlled release of therapeutic agents have emerged as promising candidates for the treatment of such injuries.In this study,we aimed to develop a temperature-sensitive composite hydrogel capable of providing sustained release of magnesium ions(Mg^(2+)).We synthesized magnesium-Procyanidin coordinated metal polyphenol nanoparticles(Mg-PC)through a self-assembly process and integrated them into a two-component hydrogel.The hydrogel was composed of dopamine-modified hyaluronic acid(Dop-HA)and F127.To ensure controlled release and mitigate the“burst release”effect of Mg^(2+),we covalently crosslinked the Mg-PC nanoparticles through coordination bonds with the catechol moiety within the hydrogel.This crosslinking strategy extended the release window of Mg^(2+)concentrations for up to 56 days.The resulting hydrogel(Mg-PC@Dop-HA/F127)exhibited favorable properties,including injectability,thermosensitivity and shape adaptability,making it suitable for injection and adaptation to irregularly shaped supraspinatus implantation sites.Furthermore,the hydrogel sustained the release of Mg^(2+)and Procyanidins,which attracted mesenchymal stem and progenitor cells,alleviated inflammation,and promoted macrophage polarization towards the M2 phenotype.Additionally,it enhanced collagen synthesis and mineralization,facilitating the repair of the tendon-bone interface.By incorporating multilevel metal phenolic networks(MPN)to control ion release,these hybridized hydrogels can be customized for various biomedical applications.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFC1107501)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51971222,51801220)+4 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province of China(No.2020-MS-001)the Dong Guan Innovative Research Team Program(No.2020607134012)the Military Translational Medicine Fund of Chinese PLA General Hospital(ZH19008)Capital’s Funds for Health Improvement and Research(CFH 2022-2-5051)the Dong Guan Science and Technology Service Network Initiative(20201600200042)。
文摘Despite transosseous rotator cuff tear repair using sutures is widely accepted for tendon-bone fixation,the fibrocartilaginous enthesis regeneration is still hardly achieved with the traditional sutures.In the present work,degradable magnesium(Mg)alloy wire was applied to suture supraspinatus tendon in a rat acute rotator cuff tear model with Vicryl Plus 4±0 absorbable suture as control.The shoulder joint humerus-supraspinatus tendon complex specimens were retrieved at 4,8,and 12 weeks after operation.The Mg alloy suture groups showed better biomechanical properties in terms of ultimate load to failure.Gross observation showed that hyperplastic response of the scar tissue at the tendon-bone interface is progressively alleviated over time in the both Mg alloy suture and Vicryl suture groups.In the histological analysis,for Mg alloy suture groups,chondrocytes appear to proliferate at 4 weeks postoperatively,and the tendon-bone interface showed an orderly structural transition zone at 8 weeks postoperatively.The collagenous fiber tended to be aligned and the tendon-bone interlocking structures apparently formed,where transitional structure from unmineralized fibrocartilage to mineralized fibrocartilage was closer to the native fibrocartilaginous enthesis.In vivo degradation of the magnesium alloy wire was completed within 12 weeks.The results indicated that Mg alloy wire was promising as degradable suture with the potential to promotes fibrocartilaginous interface regeneration in rotator cuff repair.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFC1106200,2018YFC1106203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32071330)+1 种基金the Sichuan Science and Technology Innovation Team(2019JDTD0008)the Key Science and Technology Program of Guangxi Province(AA17204085-2).
文摘Healing of an anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)autologous graft in a bone tunnel occurs through the formation of fibrovascular scar tissue,which is structurally and compositionally inferior to normal fibrocartilaginous insertion and thus may increase the reconstruction failure and the rate of failure recurrence.In this study,an injectable hydroxyapatite/type I collagen(HAp/Col I)paste was developed to construct a suitable local microenvironment to accelerate the healing of bone-tendon interface.Physicochemical characterization demonstrated that the HAp/Col I paste was injectable,uniform and stable.The in vitro cell culture illustrated that the paste could promote MC3T3-E1 cells proliferation and osteogenic expression.The results of a canine ACL reconstruction study showed that the reconstructive ACL had similar texture and color as the native ACL.The average width of the tunnel,total bone volume,bone volume/tissue volume and trabecular number acquired from micro-CT analysis suggested that the healing of tendon-bone interface in experimental group was better than that in control group.The biomechanical test showed the maximal loads in experimental group achieved approximately half of native ACL’s maximal load at 24 weeks.According to histological examination,Sharpey fibers could be observed as early as 12 weeks postoperatively while a typical four-layer transitional structure of insertion site was regenerated at 48 weeks in the experimental group.The injectable HAp/Col I paste provided a biomimetic scaffold and microenvironment for early cell attachment and proliferation,further osteogenic expression and extracellular matrix deposition,and in vivo structural and functional regeneration of the tendon-bone interface.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(grant No.2021YFA0715700)the Natural Science Foundation of China(32130062)+1 种基金Innovation Cross Team of Chinese Academy of Sciences(JCTD-2018-13)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(20442420300,21DZ1205600).
文摘Tendon-bone healing is essential for an effective rotator cuff tendon repair surgery,however,this remains a significant challenge due to the lack of biomaterials with high strength and bioactivity.Inspired by the high-performance exoskeleton of natural organisms,we set out to apply natural fish scale(FS)modified by calcium silicate nanoparticles(CS NPs)as a new biomaterial(CS-FS)to overcome the challenge.Benefit from its“Bouligand”microstructure,such FS-based scaffold maintained excellent tensile strength(125.05 MPa)and toughness(14.16 MJ/m^(3)),which are 1.93 and 2.72 times that of natural tendon respectively,allowing it to well meet the requirements for rotator cuff tendon repair.Additionally,CS-FS showed diverse bioactivities by stimulating the differentiation and phenotypic maintenance of multiple types of cells participated into the composition of tendon-bone junction,(e.g.bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs),chondrocyte,and tendon stem/progenitor cells(TSPCs)).In both rat and rabbit rotator cuff tear(RCT)models,CS-FS played a key role in the tendon-bone interface regeneration and biomechanical function,which may be achieved by activating BMP-2/Smad/Runx2 pathway in BMSCs.Therefore,natural fish scale-based biomaterials are the promising candidate for clinical tendon repair due to their outstanding strength and bioactivity.
文摘Entheses are highly specialised organs connecting ligaments and tendons to bones,facilitating force transmission,and providing mechanical strengths to absorb forces encountered.Two types of entheses,fibrocartilaginous and fibrous,exist in interfaces.The gradual fibrocartilaginous type is in rotator cuff tendons and is more frequently injured due to the poor healing capacity that leads to loss of the original structural and biomechanical properties and is attributed to the high prevalence of retears.Fluctuating methodologies and outcomes of biological approaches are challenges to overcome for them to be routinely used in clinics.Therefore,stratifying the existing literature according to different categories(chronicity,extent of tear,and studied population)would effectively guide repair approaches.This literature review supports tissue engineering approaches to promote rotator cuff enthesis healing employing cells,growth factors,and scaffolds period.Outcomes suggest its promising role in animal studies as well as some clinical trials and that combination therapies are more beneficial than individualized ones.It then highlights the importance of tailoring interventions according to the tear extent,chronicity,and the population being treated.Contributing factors such as loading,deficiencies,and lifestyle habits should also be taken into consideration.Optimum results can be achieved if biological,mechanical,and environmental factors are approached.It is challenging to determine whether variations are due to the interventions themselves,the animal models,loading regimen,materials,or tear mechanisms.Future research should focus on tailoring interventions for different categories to formulate protocols,which would best guide regenerative medicine decision making.
基金Supported by Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen,No.SZSM201612078Health Shanghai Initiative Special Fund(Medical-Sports Integration,Creating a New Model of Exercise for Health),No.JKSHZX-2022-02.
文摘BACKGROUND Fibroblast plays a major role in tendon-bone healing.Exosomes derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)can activate fibroblasts and promote tendon-bone healing via the contained microRNAs(miRNAs).However,the underlying mechanism is not comprehensively understood.Herein,this study aimed to identify overlapped BMSC-derived exosomal miRNAs in three GSE datasets,and to verify their effects as well as mechanisms on fibroblasts.AIM To identify overlapped BMSC-derived exosomal miRNAs in three GSE datasets and verify their effects as well as mechanisms on fibroblasts.METHODS BMSC-derived exosomal miRNAs data(GSE71241,GSE153752,and GSE85341)were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)database.The candidate miRNAs were obtained by the intersection of three data sets.TargetScan was used to predict potential target genes for the candidate miRNAs.Functional and pathway analyses were conducted using the Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)databases,respectively,by processing data with the Metascape.Highly interconnected genes in the protein-protein interaction(PPI)network were analyzed using Cytoscape software.Bromodeoxyuridine,wound healing assay,collagen contraction assay and the expression of COL I andα-smooth muscle actin positive were applied to investigate the cell proliferation,migration and collagen synthesis.Quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction was applied to determine the cell fibroblastic,tenogenic,and chondrogenic potential.RESULTS Bioinformatics analyses found two BMSC-derived exosomal miRNAs,has-miR-144-3p and hasmiR-23b-3p,were overlapped in three GSE datasets.PPI network analysis and functional enrichment analyses in the GO and KEGG databases indicated that both miRNAs regulated the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway by targeting phosphatase and tensin homolog(PTEN).In vitro experiments confirmed that miR-144-3p and miR-23b-3p stimulated proliferation,migration and collagen synthesis of NIH3T3 fibroblasts.Interfering with PTEN affected the phosphorylation of Akt and thus activated fibroblasts.Inhibition of PTEN also promoted the fibroblastic,tenogenic,and chondrogenic potential of NIH3T3 fibroblasts.CONCLUSION BMSC-derived exosomes promote fibroblast activation possibly through the PTEN and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways,which may serve as potential targets to further promote tendon-bone healing.
文摘背景:同种异体移植物在膝关节前交叉韧带重建的相关基础及临床实践中有着积极的推动作用与重要地位。目的:归纳总结近年来同种异体移植物在膝关节前交叉韧带重建中的应用及研究进展。方法:以"allograft tends OR allografts、intra-articular knee ligament OR anterior cruciate ligament OR ACL"为检索词,检索2012年1月至2018年2月PubMed、Embase等数据库中发表的相关文献,语言设定为英文。结果与结论:国内膝关节前交叉韧带重建使用同种异体肌腱的相关研究目前仍处在发展阶段。目前,对于前交叉韧带重建中使用同种异体移植物或自体移植物的优劣暂无定论。对于选择同种异体移植物的担忧主要来源于可能存在感染及愈合缓慢等问题。对于同种异体移植及自体移植术后效果比较,不同试验得出的结果差异较大。所反映出的结论大致为:2种移植物术后患者膝关节功能无差异,或自体移植后患者膝关节功能较好。有研究表明,同种异体移植物可能会增高二次手术的风险。因此,同种异体肌腱在膝关节前交叉韧带重建的临床应用中面临着诸多挑战。