Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2017, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (9): 1357-1361.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2017.09.009

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Isolation, identification and biological characteristics of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells

Cao Hua1, Gao Jian-hua1, Liu Xiao-long1, Lin Si-si2   

  1. 1Jiangxi Medical College, Shangrao 334000, Jiangxi Province, China; 2Medical School of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
  • Online:2017-03-28 Published:2017-03-31
  • About author:Cao Hua, Master, Lecturer, Jiangxi Medical College, Shangrao 334000, Jiangxi Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: How to effectively harvest bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells with homogeneity is crucial for cartilage tissue engineering research.
OBJECTIVE: To isolate and culture rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and to observe biological characteristics of the cells.
METHODS: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were isolated from the femur and tibia of 30 Sprague-Dawley rats using the whole bone marrow adhesion method. Cell surface markers were identified using flow cytometry, cell proliferation ability was observed through cell counting, and cell survival rate was determined by MTT assay.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The harvested cells were mostly round and oval, which partially showed a triangular shape. Cell fusion appeared after 12-15 days of inoculation. The proliferation of passaged cells was accelerated. Two hours after passage, the cells evenly covered the bottom of the culture dish. With the increasing of cell generations, the cell proliferation ability was gradually decreased. The survival rates of cells at passages 1-5 were  over 95%, significantly higher than those at passages 6 and 7 (P < 0.05). The harvested cells were negative for CD34, but positive for CD44. To conclude, the whole bone marrow adhesion method is effective to isolate rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells with stable growth and strong proliferation ability. Passage 5 cells can be selected as seed cells for cartilage tissue engineering.

 

中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:干细胞;骨髓干细胞;造血干细胞;脂肪干细胞;肿瘤干细胞;胚胎干细胞;脐带脐血干细胞;干细胞诱导;干细胞分化;组织工程

Key words: Bone Marrow, Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Cell Proliferation, Tissue Engineering

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