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ArticleStem cell research & therapy2018

Negative effects of a high tumour necrosis factor-α concentration on human gingival mesenchymal stem cell trophism: the use of natural compounds as modulatory agents.

Chiara Giacomelli, Letizia Natali, Marco Nisi, Marinella De Leo, Simona Daniele, Barbara Costa, Filippo Graziani, Mario Gabriele, Alessandra Braca, M Letizia Trincavelli and 1 more

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5 · Who and what money

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Chiara GiacomelliDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
Letizia NataliDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
Marco NisiDepartment of Surgical, Medical, Molecular and Critical Area Pathology, University of Pisa, Via Savi 10, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
Marinella De LeoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
Simona DanieleDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
Barbara CostaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
Filippo GrazianiDepartment of Surgical, Medical, Molecular and Critical Area Pathology, University of Pisa, Via Savi 10, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
Mario GabrieleDepartment of Surgical, Medical, Molecular and Critical Area Pathology, University of Pisa, Via Savi 10, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
Alessandra BracaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
M Letizia TrincavelliDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126, Pisa, Italy. maria.trincavelli@unipi.it.
Claudia MartiniDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126, Pisa, Italy.

Funding

Università di Pisa, Fondi di Ateneo PRA_2016_26Università di Pisa, Fondi di Ateneo PRA_2017_30
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdult mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) play a crucial role in the maintenance of tissue homeostasis and in regenerative processes. Among the different MSC types, the gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells (GMSCs) have arisen as a promising tool to promote the repair of damaged tissues secreting trophic mediators that affect different types of cells involved in regenerative processes. Tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α is one of the key mediators of inflammation that could affect tissue regenerative processes and modify the MSC properties in in-vitro applications. To date, no data have been reported on the effects of TNF-α on GMSC trophic activities and how its modulation with anti-inflammatory agents from natural sources could modulate the GMSC properties.

methodsGMSCs were isolated and characterized from healthy subjects. The effects of TNF-α were evaluated on GMSCs and on the well-being of endothelial cells. The secretion of cytokines was measured and related to the modification of GMSC-endothelial cell communication using a conditioned-medium method. The ability to modify the inflammatory response was evaluated in the presence of Ribes nigrum bud extract (RBE).

resultsTNF-α differently affected GMSC proliferation and the expression of inflammatory-related proteins (interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β, and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2) dependent on its concentration. A high TNF-α concentration decreased the GMSC viability and impaired the positive cross-talk between GMSCs and endothelial cells, probably by enhancing the amount of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the GMSC secretome. RBE restored the beneficial effects of GMSCs on endothelial viability and motility under inflammatory conditions.

conclusionsA high TNF-α concentration decreased the well-being of GMSCs, modifying their trophic activities and decreasing endothelial cell healing. These data highlight the importance of controlling TNF-α concentrations to maintain the trophic activity of GMSCs. Furthermore, the use of natural anti-inflammatory agents restored the regenerative properties of GMSCs on endothelial cells, opening the way to the use and development of natural extracts in wound healing, periodontal regeneration, and tissue-engineering applications that use MSCs.

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Cell DifferentiationCells, CulturedGingivaHumansMesenchymal Stem CellsTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaCytokine releaseEndothelial cellsHuman gingival mesenchymal stem cellsRibes nigrumTumour necrosis factor-alpha

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PMCPMC5948671

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