Specific cell subpopulations identified as cancer stem cells(CSCs)can be found in basal cell carcinoma(BCC).Generally,CSCs have a marked trans-differentiation potential that could potentially be used in differentiatio...Specific cell subpopulations identified as cancer stem cells(CSCs)can be found in basal cell carcinoma(BCC).Generally,CSCs have a marked trans-differentiation potential that could potentially be used in differentiation therapies.However,there are no studies regarding BCC CSCs multipotency.The aim of the study was to analyze the characteristic of CSCs of BCC with emphasis on their differentiation potential upon specific induction.Specific staining and cell morphology were used for differentiation confirmation,along with the expression analysis of osteogenic(ALP,BSP,Runx2,OCN,BMP2),chondrogenic(COL1 and COL2A1),adipogenic(PPAR-γ)and neurogenic(Nestin and MAP2)markers.BCC CSCs differentiated into osteogenic and chondrogenic lineages,as judged by staining and high expression of specific markers(from 2-to 92-fold higher upon induction).Concomitantly with differentiation,the levels of cancer stem cell markers decreased in the cultures.Adipo-differentiation and neuro-differentiation were unsuccessful.In conclusion,BCC CSCs exhibit the capacity to trans-differentiate,a characteristic that may potentially be useful in the development of new strategies for the treatment of aggressive BCCs.展开更多
The development of functional materials for osteoporosis is ultimately required for bone remodeling.However,grafts were accompanied by increasing pro-inflammatory cytokines that impaired bone formation.In this work,na...The development of functional materials for osteoporosis is ultimately required for bone remodeling.However,grafts were accompanied by increasing pro-inflammatory cytokines that impaired bone formation.In this work,nano-hydroxyapatite(n-HA)/resveratrol(Res)/chitosan(CS)composite microspheres were designed to create a beneficial microenvironment and help improve the osteogenesis by local sustained release of Res.Study of in vitro release confirmed the feasibility of n-HA/Res/CS microspheres for controlled Res release.Notably,microspheres had anti-inflammatory activity evidenced by the decreased expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α,IL-1βand iNOS in RAW264.7 cells in a dose dependent manner.Further,enhanced adhesion and proliferation of BMSCs seeded onto microspheres demonstrated that composite microspheres were conducive to cell growth.The ability to enhance osteo-differentiation was supported by up-regulation of Runx2,ALP,Col-1 and OCN,and substantial mineralization in osteogenic medium.When implanted into bone defects in the osteoporotic rat femoral condyles,enhanced entochondrostosis and bone regeneration suggested that the n-HA/Res/CS composite microspheres were more favorable for impaired fracture healing.The results indicated that optimized n-HA/Res/CS composite microspheres could serve as promising multifunctional fillers for osteoporotic bone defect/fracture treatment.展开更多
基金the Ministry of Education,Science and Technological Development,Republic of Serbia(Grant No.451-03-9/2021-14/200129).
文摘Specific cell subpopulations identified as cancer stem cells(CSCs)can be found in basal cell carcinoma(BCC).Generally,CSCs have a marked trans-differentiation potential that could potentially be used in differentiation therapies.However,there are no studies regarding BCC CSCs multipotency.The aim of the study was to analyze the characteristic of CSCs of BCC with emphasis on their differentiation potential upon specific induction.Specific staining and cell morphology were used for differentiation confirmation,along with the expression analysis of osteogenic(ALP,BSP,Runx2,OCN,BMP2),chondrogenic(COL1 and COL2A1),adipogenic(PPAR-γ)and neurogenic(Nestin and MAP2)markers.BCC CSCs differentiated into osteogenic and chondrogenic lineages,as judged by staining and high expression of specific markers(from 2-to 92-fold higher upon induction).Concomitantly with differentiation,the levels of cancer stem cell markers decreased in the cultures.Adipo-differentiation and neuro-differentiation were unsuccessful.In conclusion,BCC CSCs exhibit the capacity to trans-differentiate,a characteristic that may potentially be useful in the development of new strategies for the treatment of aggressive BCCs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81460173/81860326/81960268)the Department of Science and Technology of Yunnan Province of China(2017FF117(-062)/2018FE001(-137)/2018FE001(-125)/2019ZF011-2).
文摘The development of functional materials for osteoporosis is ultimately required for bone remodeling.However,grafts were accompanied by increasing pro-inflammatory cytokines that impaired bone formation.In this work,nano-hydroxyapatite(n-HA)/resveratrol(Res)/chitosan(CS)composite microspheres were designed to create a beneficial microenvironment and help improve the osteogenesis by local sustained release of Res.Study of in vitro release confirmed the feasibility of n-HA/Res/CS microspheres for controlled Res release.Notably,microspheres had anti-inflammatory activity evidenced by the decreased expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α,IL-1βand iNOS in RAW264.7 cells in a dose dependent manner.Further,enhanced adhesion and proliferation of BMSCs seeded onto microspheres demonstrated that composite microspheres were conducive to cell growth.The ability to enhance osteo-differentiation was supported by up-regulation of Runx2,ALP,Col-1 and OCN,and substantial mineralization in osteogenic medium.When implanted into bone defects in the osteoporotic rat femoral condyles,enhanced entochondrostosis and bone regeneration suggested that the n-HA/Res/CS composite microspheres were more favorable for impaired fracture healing.The results indicated that optimized n-HA/Res/CS composite microspheres could serve as promising multifunctional fillers for osteoporotic bone defect/fracture treatment.
