Regulation of stem cells by transforming growth factor β3/polylactic acid-glycolic acid microspheres

doi:10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2296

Abstract

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Transforming growth factor β3/polylactic acid-glycolic acid (TGF-β3/PLGA) sustained-release microspheres can maintain the effective drug concentration at the site of action and provide the feasibility for efficient utilization of growth factors.

OBJECTIVE: To optimize the manufacturing process of TGF-β3/PLGA sustained-release microspheres, and investigate their effects on the proliferation and migration of rabbit adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs).

METHODS: TGF-β3/PLGA sustained-release microspheres were prepared by emulsification-solvent evaporation method. The morphology, particle size, drug spatial distribution, encapsulation efficiency, drug loading, and sustained release properties of the microspheres were characterized. The TGF-β3/PLGA sustained-release microspheres were dissolved in phosphate buffered saline. The concentration of TGF-β3 in the supernatant was detected at the corresponding time points. The microsphere morphology was observed by scanning electron microscopy at the corresponding time point. Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were divided into six groups and then cultured with single culture medium (negative control) or culture medium containing TGF-β3 or blank PLGA, or culture medium containing 10,100,1 000 g/L TGF-β3/PLGA microspheres. Cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8 assay at the corresponding time point. Cells in each group were cultured for 24 hours with corresponding medium in a non-contact manner. The number of migratory cells was counted.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) TGF-β3/PLGA sustained-release microspheres were spherical with smooth surface, no adhesion, and evenly distributed particle size. The microspheres had a diameter of 2-50 μm, and the protein drugs in the microspheres were evenly distributed, with high encapsulation efficacy and encapsulation dose. (2) The TGF-β3/PLGA sustained-release microspheres had good degradation properties and were completely degraded after 6 months in vitro. At the same time, these microspheres had good sustained-release performance and released TGF-β3 slowly for 45 days in vitro. (3) Blank microspheres and the sustained-release microspheres containing TGF-β3 had no effect on the proliferation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. (4) Blank microspheres had no effect on the migration of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells, and the transforming growth factor 3 and the sustained-release microspheres containing TGF-β3 promoted the migration of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. There was no significant difference in the migration promotion between different concentrations of TGF-β3. (5) These findings suggest that the TGF-β3/PLGA sustained-release microspheres can promote the migration of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells without affecting their proliferation.

Key words: transforming growth factor beta 3, polylactic acid-glycolic acid, sustained-release microspheres, rabbit adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells, proliferation, migration, cartilage injury, tissue engineering

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Yang Zhen, Li Hao, Gao Cangjian, Fu Liwei, Tian Guangzhao, Zha Kangkang, Sun Zhiqiang, Li Xu, Guo Weimin, Sui Xiang, Huang Jingxiang, Liu Shuyun, Lu Shibi, Guo Quanyi . Regulation of stem cells by transforming growth factor β3/polylactic acid-glycolic acid microspheres[J]. Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research, 2020, 24(28): 4540-4546.

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