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¹Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical Academy of Bialystok, ul. A. Mickiewicza 2C, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland. amalkow@amb.edu.pl

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Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) is released from Wharton's jelly (WJ) via disulphide bond reduction. Extracellular matrix components like collagen and hyaluronate create a barrier, influencing TGF-beta extractability and cell signaling.

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Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Biomaterials Science

Background:

Previous studies indicated Transforming Growth Factor-beta (TGF-beta) exists in human Wharton's jelly (WJ) as soluble, high molecular complexes.
Understanding the release mechanisms of TGF-beta from WJ is crucial for its therapeutic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of extracellular matrix degradation and disulfide bond reduction on TGF-beta release from WJ.
To elucidate the binding interactions of TGF-beta within the WJ extracellular matrix.

Main Methods:

Wharton's jelly homogenates were treated with enzymes (hyaluronidase, collagenase, heparinase, chondroitinase) and beta-mercaptoethanol.
Extracts were analyzed using TGF-beta immunoassay, SDS/PAGE, and Western immunoblotting.
The effect of metalloproteinase activation on TGF-beta was also assessed.

Main Results:

Hyaluronidase and collagenase pre-treatment increased TGF-beta extractability but did not dissociate complexes.
Beta-mercaptoethanol treatment released free TGF-beta, indicating disulfide bond involvement.
Metalloproteinase activation led to the disappearance of TGF-beta.

Conclusions:

TGF-beta1 is bound to WJ extracellular matrix components via disulfide bonds.
Collagen and hyaluronate act as barriers, limiting TGF-beta diffusion and extractability.
This barrier mechanism may concentrate TGF-beta near cells, promoting cell division and matrix synthesis.