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Filip Humenik1, Marcela Maloveska1, Nikola Hudakova1
1Centre of Experimental and Clinical Regenerative Medicine, The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, 041 81 Kosice, Slovakia.
Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|June 24, 2022
Summary
This study compared canine mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from bone marrow, adipose, and amniotic tissues. Adipose-derived MSCs showed the highest yield and proliferation, suggesting tissue origin impacts regenerative medicine applications.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Regenerative Medicine
- Stem Cell Biology
- Tissue Engineering
Background:
- Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are crucial for regenerative medicine.
- Canine MSCs offer potential for veterinary applications.
- Understanding source-specific MSC properties is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively analyze and compare canine mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from bone marrow (BM-MSCs), adipose tissue (AT-MSCs), and amniotic tissue (AM-MSCs).
- To evaluate morphology, phenotype, multilineage differentiation potential, and proliferation activity of these MSC populations.
- To inform the selection of appropriate MSC sources for veterinary regenerative medicine.
Main Methods:
- Isolation and culture of MSCs from canine bone marrow, adipose tissue, and amniotic tissue.
- Morphological assessment using microscopy.
- Phenotypic characterization via flow cytometry for CD markers (CD29, CD44, CD90, CD105).
- In vitro assessment of osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation potential.
- Evaluation of cell isolation yield and proliferation rates.
Main Results:
- Morphological differences observed: AT-MSCs exhibited a spindle shape, while BM-MSCs and AM-MSCs were fibroblast-like.
- All MSC types demonstrated strong osteogenic and chondrogenic potential.
- Phenotypic variations noted: BM-MSCs and AT-MSCs showed high expression of CD29, CD44, CD90, and CD105, unlike AM-MSCs with reduced expression.
- AT-MSCs yielded the highest isolation rate and proliferation.
- AM-MSCs had high cell yield but the lowest proliferation, whereas BM-MSCs had the lowest isolation yield.
Conclusions:
- Canine MSCs from bone marrow, adipose, and amniotic tissues exhibit distinct characteristics.
- Adipose-derived MSCs present favorable isolation yield and proliferation for potential applications.
- The source tissue significantly influences MSC properties, necessitating careful consideration for veterinary regenerative medicine strategies.
