Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2015, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (19): 2973-2980.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2015.19.004

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Isolation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells by natural sedimentation velocity method

Cai Jin-hong1, Lin Chun-bo2, Yang Yuan2   

  1. 1Department of Hand Surgery, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China; 2Guangxi Orthopedics Hospital, Nanning 530001, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
  • Online:2015-05-06 Published:2015-05-06
  • Contact: Corresponding author: Yang Yuan, Professor, Guangxi Orthopedics Hospital, Nanning 530001, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
  • About author:Cai Jin-hong, Studying for master’s degree, Department of Hand Surgery, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: In previous studies, it is satisfied to sorting bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells based on natural sedimentation combined with low permeation. Then, based on particle hydromechanics theory, the settling velocity of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in culture liquid is calculated. A simple and easy method of separation, purification and proliferation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells is established by natural sedimentation velocity.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the feasibility of sorting bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells by natural sedimentation velocity method.
METHODS: The density interval of rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (ρ1) was determined by density gradient centrifugation method. The diameter of rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (d) was measured by scanning electron microscope. The density of culture liquid (ρ2) was measured by liquid density meter. The viscosity of the culture liquid (μ) was measured by viscosity meter. The settling velocity of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (Vt) was derived from the above four numerical values with the appropriate formula. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were sorted from bone marrow tissue by natural sedimentation velocity method. Cell proliferation, purity and differentiation were observed. Meanwhile, the primary culture time of three 
different cell sorting methods was recorded; the colony formation rate of rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells was determined.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The diameter of rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells was (20.37±4.58) μm, and the setting velocity of rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in the culture liquid was 50-55 mm/h. (2) Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells could be successfully isolated from bone marrow tissue of rabbits by the natural sedimentation velocity method, which could be induced into osteoblasts and adipocytes. (3) The natural sedimentation velocity group cost less time than the other two density gradient centrifugation groups in the primary culture stage. The colony formation rate of the natural sedimentation velocity group was higher than that of the other two groups. (4) Natural sedimentation velocity method did not impose any intervention measures for sorting cells, which maybe maximally maintain cell viability and biological characteristics. The whole separation process was simple and safe, which may have little damage to the cells.

Key words: Bone Marrow, Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Cell Separation

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