Neuronal cell death and the loss of connectivity are two of the primary pathological mechanisms underlying Alzheimer's disease.The accumulation of amyloid-βpeptides,a key hallmark of Alzheimer's disease,is be...Neuronal cell death and the loss of connectivity are two of the primary pathological mechanisms underlying Alzheimer's disease.The accumulation of amyloid-βpeptides,a key hallmark of Alzheimer's disease,is believed to induce neuritic abnormalities,including reduced growth,extension,and abnormal growth cone morphology,all of which contribute to decreased connectivity.However,the precise cellular and molecular mechanisms governing this response remain unknown.In this study,we used an innovative approach to demonstrate the effect of amyloid-βon neurite dynamics in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional cultu re systems,in order to provide more physiologically relevant culture geometry.We utilized various methodologies,including the addition of exogenous amyloid-βpeptides to the culture medium,growth substrate coating,and the utilization of human-induced pluripotent stem cell technology,to investigate the effect of endogenous amyloid-βsecretion on neurite outgrowth,thus paving the way for potential future applications in personalized medicine.Additionally,we also explore the involvement of the Nogo signaling cascade in amyloid-β-induced neurite inhibition.We demonstrate that inhibition of downstream ROCK and RhoA components of the Nogo signaling pathway,achieved through modulation with Y-27632(a ROCK inhibitor)and Ibuprofen(a Rho A inhibitor),respectively,can restore and even enhance neuronal connectivity in the presence of amyloid-β.In summary,this study not only presents a novel culture approach that offers insights into the biological process of neurite growth and inhibition,but also proposes a specific mechanism for reduced neural connectivity in the presence of amyloid-βpeptides,along with potential intervention points to restore neurite growth.Thereby,we aim to establish a culture system that has the potential to serve as an assay for measuring preclinical,predictive outcomes of drugs and their ability to promote neurite outgrowth,both generally and in a patient-specific manner.展开更多
The organotypic retinal explant culture has been established for more than a decade and offers a range of unique advantages compared with in vivo experiments and cell cultures.However,the lack of systematic and contin...The organotypic retinal explant culture has been established for more than a decade and offers a range of unique advantages compared with in vivo experiments and cell cultures.However,the lack of systematic and continuous comparison between in vivo retinal development and the organotypic retinal explant culture makes this model controversial in postnatal retinal development studies.Thus,we aimed to verify the feasibility of using this model for postnatal retinal development studies by comparing it with the in vivo retina.In this study,we showed that postnatal retinal explants undergo normal development,and exhibit a consistent structure and timeline with retinas in vivo.Initially,we used SOX2 and PAX6 immunostaining to identify retinal progenitor cells.We then examined cell proliferation and migration by immunostaining with Ki-67 and doublecortin,respectively.Ki-67-and doublecortin-positive cells decreased in both in vivo and explants during postnatal retinogenesis,and exhibited a high degree of similarity in abundance and distribution between groups.Additionally,we used Ceh-10 homeodomain-containing homolog,glutamate-ammonia ligase(glutamine synthetase),neuronal nuclei,and ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 immunostaining to examine the emergence of bipolar cells,Müller glia,mature neurons,and microglia,respectively.The timing and spatial patterns of the emergence of these cell types were remarkably consistent between in vivo and explant retinas.Our study showed that the organotypic retinal explant culture model had a high degree of consistency with the progression of in vivo early postnatal retina development.The findings confirm the accuracy and credibility of this model and support its use for long-term,systematic,and continuous observation.展开更多
背景:随着对干细胞技术研究的深入,如何使其准确归巢成为临床应用中的一大难题。除药物和趋化因子等信号的诱导外,电场也被广泛应用于指导干细胞的定向迁移,并可增强其迁移速度和定向性。目的:旨在分析总结电场对干细胞迁移特性的影响,...背景:随着对干细胞技术研究的深入,如何使其准确归巢成为临床应用中的一大难题。除药物和趋化因子等信号的诱导外,电场也被广泛应用于指导干细胞的定向迁移,并可增强其迁移速度和定向性。目的:旨在分析总结电场对干细胞迁移特性的影响,同时综述可能的作用机制。方法:通过检索Pub Med和中国知网数据库,收集截至2024年3月的相关文献,英文检索词:“stem cells,direct current electric field,pulsed electric field,migration,electric field device,mechanism”;中文检索词:“干细胞,直流电场,脉冲电场,迁移,电场装置,机制”。排除不能获取全文和与主题无关的文献。结果与结论:根据筛选要求共纳入58篇文献,包括中文文献15篇及英文文献43篇。文献以脂肪间充质干细胞、骨髓间充质干细胞、神经干细胞、表皮干细胞、人胚胎干细胞和人诱导性多功能干细胞为研究对象,在迁移装置中研究电场的不同参数对上述干细胞迁移的影响及其机制。(1)电场作为一种简单、无创且稳定的干预方式在指导干细胞定向迁移的过程中起着积极作用;(2)不同类型的干细胞发生趋电性迁移的方向不同,同时大部分干细胞的迁移速度和定向性是随着电场强度增加而增加的;(3)不同的电场装置在观测干细胞迁移时的侧重点不同,可根据实验目的而择优选择相关装置;(4)不同干细胞趋电性迁移的机制不完全相同,多数干细胞迁移过程中有MAPK通路、ROCK活化以及PI3K功能的参与,同时还有其他蛋白质复合物与信号通路参与调控该过程;(5)除电场参数不同之外,细胞本身的衰老情况和培养环境也会对趋电性迁移的结果产生影响。总而言之,电场作为一种影响干细胞迁移特性的重要信号,与其他新兴材料结合在组织工程应用中展现出了一定的潜力,有望在指导干细胞归巢方面发挥更加重要的作用,促进骨组织再生和修复以及神经系统、自身免疫系统以及肿瘤等疾病的研究取得更大的突破。展开更多
基金supported by a BBSRC CASE training studentship,No.BB/K011413/1(to KG)。
文摘Neuronal cell death and the loss of connectivity are two of the primary pathological mechanisms underlying Alzheimer's disease.The accumulation of amyloid-βpeptides,a key hallmark of Alzheimer's disease,is believed to induce neuritic abnormalities,including reduced growth,extension,and abnormal growth cone morphology,all of which contribute to decreased connectivity.However,the precise cellular and molecular mechanisms governing this response remain unknown.In this study,we used an innovative approach to demonstrate the effect of amyloid-βon neurite dynamics in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional cultu re systems,in order to provide more physiologically relevant culture geometry.We utilized various methodologies,including the addition of exogenous amyloid-βpeptides to the culture medium,growth substrate coating,and the utilization of human-induced pluripotent stem cell technology,to investigate the effect of endogenous amyloid-βsecretion on neurite outgrowth,thus paving the way for potential future applications in personalized medicine.Additionally,we also explore the involvement of the Nogo signaling cascade in amyloid-β-induced neurite inhibition.We demonstrate that inhibition of downstream ROCK and RhoA components of the Nogo signaling pathway,achieved through modulation with Y-27632(a ROCK inhibitor)and Ibuprofen(a Rho A inhibitor),respectively,can restore and even enhance neuronal connectivity in the presence of amyloid-β.In summary,this study not only presents a novel culture approach that offers insights into the biological process of neurite growth and inhibition,but also proposes a specific mechanism for reduced neural connectivity in the presence of amyloid-βpeptides,along with potential intervention points to restore neurite growth.Thereby,we aim to establish a culture system that has the potential to serve as an assay for measuring preclinical,predictive outcomes of drugs and their ability to promote neurite outgrowth,both generally and in a patient-specific manner.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.81901156(to ZZ),82271200(to ZZ),82171308(to XC)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,No.xzy012022035(to ZZ)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province,Nos.2021JM-261(to QK),2023-YBSF-303(to ZZ)Traditional Chinese Medicine Project of Shaanxi Province,No.2019-ZZ-JC047(to QK)。
文摘The organotypic retinal explant culture has been established for more than a decade and offers a range of unique advantages compared with in vivo experiments and cell cultures.However,the lack of systematic and continuous comparison between in vivo retinal development and the organotypic retinal explant culture makes this model controversial in postnatal retinal development studies.Thus,we aimed to verify the feasibility of using this model for postnatal retinal development studies by comparing it with the in vivo retina.In this study,we showed that postnatal retinal explants undergo normal development,and exhibit a consistent structure and timeline with retinas in vivo.Initially,we used SOX2 and PAX6 immunostaining to identify retinal progenitor cells.We then examined cell proliferation and migration by immunostaining with Ki-67 and doublecortin,respectively.Ki-67-and doublecortin-positive cells decreased in both in vivo and explants during postnatal retinogenesis,and exhibited a high degree of similarity in abundance and distribution between groups.Additionally,we used Ceh-10 homeodomain-containing homolog,glutamate-ammonia ligase(glutamine synthetase),neuronal nuclei,and ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 immunostaining to examine the emergence of bipolar cells,Müller glia,mature neurons,and microglia,respectively.The timing and spatial patterns of the emergence of these cell types were remarkably consistent between in vivo and explant retinas.Our study showed that the organotypic retinal explant culture model had a high degree of consistency with the progression of in vivo early postnatal retina development.The findings confirm the accuracy and credibility of this model and support its use for long-term,systematic,and continuous observation.
文摘背景:随着对干细胞技术研究的深入,如何使其准确归巢成为临床应用中的一大难题。除药物和趋化因子等信号的诱导外,电场也被广泛应用于指导干细胞的定向迁移,并可增强其迁移速度和定向性。目的:旨在分析总结电场对干细胞迁移特性的影响,同时综述可能的作用机制。方法:通过检索Pub Med和中国知网数据库,收集截至2024年3月的相关文献,英文检索词:“stem cells,direct current electric field,pulsed electric field,migration,electric field device,mechanism”;中文检索词:“干细胞,直流电场,脉冲电场,迁移,电场装置,机制”。排除不能获取全文和与主题无关的文献。结果与结论:根据筛选要求共纳入58篇文献,包括中文文献15篇及英文文献43篇。文献以脂肪间充质干细胞、骨髓间充质干细胞、神经干细胞、表皮干细胞、人胚胎干细胞和人诱导性多功能干细胞为研究对象,在迁移装置中研究电场的不同参数对上述干细胞迁移的影响及其机制。(1)电场作为一种简单、无创且稳定的干预方式在指导干细胞定向迁移的过程中起着积极作用;(2)不同类型的干细胞发生趋电性迁移的方向不同,同时大部分干细胞的迁移速度和定向性是随着电场强度增加而增加的;(3)不同的电场装置在观测干细胞迁移时的侧重点不同,可根据实验目的而择优选择相关装置;(4)不同干细胞趋电性迁移的机制不完全相同,多数干细胞迁移过程中有MAPK通路、ROCK活化以及PI3K功能的参与,同时还有其他蛋白质复合物与信号通路参与调控该过程;(5)除电场参数不同之外,细胞本身的衰老情况和培养环境也会对趋电性迁移的结果产生影响。总而言之,电场作为一种影响干细胞迁移特性的重要信号,与其他新兴材料结合在组织工程应用中展现出了一定的潜力,有望在指导干细胞归巢方面发挥更加重要的作用,促进骨组织再生和修复以及神经系统、自身免疫系统以及肿瘤等疾病的研究取得更大的突破。
