Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2017, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (9): 1384-1389.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2017.09.014

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Chondroitinase with adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell transplantation: a therapeutic strategy for retinal degeneration in rats

Chu Miao, Ju Chao-juan, Zhao Li-na, Cui Zeng-min, Song Geng   

  1. Department of Ophthalmology, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050031, Hebei Province, China
  • Online:2017-03-28 Published:2017-03-31
  • Contact: Ju Chao-juan, Master, Attending physician, Department of Ophthalmology, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050031, Hebei Province, China
  • About author:Chu Miao, Master, Attending physician, Department of Ophthalmology, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050031, Hebei Province, China
  • Supported by:

    the Medical Science Research Project of Hebei Province, No. 20130589

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Studies have found that chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans degradation with chondroitinase can promote the migration of Müller cells on the retina, but whether it could promote the migration of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in retinal degeneration rats is unclear.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans degradation with chondroitinase on adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell treatment for retinal degeneration in rats.
METHODS: Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were isolated and cultured. A retinal degeneration rat model was established followed by administration of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells+chondroitinase into the subretinal space. The migration of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells and retinal cell apoptosis in rats after transplantation were observed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells could be successfully cultured. The labeling rate of BrdU to the human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells was more than 90.0%. At 7 days after modeling, the outer nuclear layer of the retina was collapsed, and a large amount of photoreceptor cells were dissected. The outer nuclear layer was attached to the Bruch’s membrane, and the retina was arched. The central retina and peripheral retina were damaged. In normal rats, the retinal layers were clear, and the photoreceptor cells arranged regularly; and the retinal pigment epithelium was complete. The migration rate of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells+chondroitinase group was higher than that in adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the apoptotic rate of retinal cells between the two groups (P > 0.05). These experimental findings show that chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans degradation with chondroitinase can enhance the migration ability of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells on the retina.

 

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: Retinal Degeneration, Cell Movement, Tissue Engineering

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