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Bryan E Shepherd1, Hans-Peter Kiem, Peter M Lansdorp

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Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in primates replicate slowly, about once every 23-36 weeks. This suggests a conserved, limited number of lifetime replications across mammals, indicating evolutionary conservation of self-renewal capacity.

Area of Science:

  • Stem cell biology
  • Primate hematopoiesis
  • Evolutionary biology

Background:

  • Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) behavior in primates is poorly understood due to experimental limitations.
  • Previous studies on HSC kinetics primarily focused on shorter-lived species like mice and cats.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the in vivo kinetics and replication rates of HSCs in primates.
  • To determine if HSC self-renewal capacity is conserved across mammalian species with varying lifespans.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized retroviral-mediated gene transfer to track transgene expression in HSCs (baboons and macaques).
  • Quantified average telomere length in granulocytes to estimate HSC replication rates (baboons and macaques).
  • Employed stochastic methods to analyze HSC kinetics in vivo.

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Main Results:

  • Estimated average baboon HSC replication rates at once per 36 weeks (gene marking) and once per 23 weeks (telomere shortening).
  • Observed similar, slower replication rates in macaques compared to mice and cats.
  • Calculated a consistent lifetime replication number (approximately 80-200) for HSCs in long-lived primates.

Conclusions:

  • Primate HSC replication rates are significantly slower than those in mice or cats.
  • HSCs appear to undergo a conserved, limited number of replications throughout mammalian lifespan.
  • These findings support the hypothesis of an evolutionarily conserved and defined self-renewal capacity for mammalian stem cells.