Control of smooth muscle α-actin (SMA) up-regulation in HBMSCs using remote magnetic particle mechano-activation
Control of smooth muscle α-actin (SMA) up-regulation in HBMSCs using remote magnetic particle mechano-activation
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DOI:
10.1016/j.nano.2013.06.014
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发表时间:
2014-01-01
影响因子:
5.4
通讯作者:
El Haj, Alicia J.
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作者:
Hu, Bin;Dobson, Jon;El Haj, Alicia J.
Physical cues have the potential to guide stem cell fate by coupling a mechanical stimulus to biochemical signaling. We have postulated that mechanical stimulation could provide a control method for cell therapy applications. This study investigates the use of functionalized magnetic nanoparticles to promote hBMSC differentiation towards a smooth muscle cell lineage by direct mechanical stimulation of platelet-derived growth factor receptor a and beta ( PDGFR alpha and beta) via exposure to time-varying magnetic fields. Cyclical magneto-mechanical stimulation of PDGFR alpha over a 3 h period results in up-regulation of smooth muscle alpha-actin expression in both protein and mRNA level. PDGFR alpha phosphorylation is detected in response to stimulation and the mRNA up-regulation is abrogated by pretreatment of cells with a receptor inhibitor, AG1296 or the neutralization antibody. Our results demonstrate proof of concept for remote controlled, locally-delivered mechanically induced differentiation of hBMSCs which could have applications in regenerative medicine. From the Clinical Editor: Using a cyclical magneto-mechanical stimulator, this team of investigators demonstrated successful differentiation induction of human bone marrow-derived stem cells toward smooth muscle protein expression, with potential future applications in regenerative medicine. (C) 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.