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ArticleCurrent stem cell research & therapy2024

Enhancing the Regenerative Potential of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Through TLR4-Mediated Signaling.

Demet Kaçaroğlu, Seher Yaylacı

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  1. Immunomodulatory and cardio-protective effects of differentially originated multipotent mesenchymal stroma cells during polymicrobial sepsis in mice.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025
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Demet KaçaroğluDepartment of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Lokman Hekim University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-4920-0516
Seher YaylacıDepartment of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Lokman Hekim University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-3309-2303

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionToll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) is a receptor that traditionally plays an important role in immunomodulation (regulation of the immune system) and the initiation of proinflammatory responses. TLR4 is used in the body to recognize molecular patterns of pathogens or damaged cells from outside. However, in recent years, it has also become clear that TLR4 can affect the immune system and the function of stem cells, especially mesenchymal stem cells. Therefore, understanding how TLR4 signaling works at the cellular and molecular level and using this knowledge in regenerative medicine could be potentially useful, especially in the treatment of adipose- derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSCs). How these cells can use TLR4 signaling when used to increase their regenerative potential and repair tissues is an area of research.

aimsThis study aims to elucidate the multifaceted role of TLR4-mediated signaling in ADMSCs.

methodsEmploying a comprehensive set of assays, including MTT for cell viability, flow cytometry for surface marker expression, and gene expression analysis, we demonstrate that TLR4 activation significantly modulates key aspects of ADMSC biology. Specifically, TLR4 signaling was found to regulate ADMSCs proliferation, surface marker expression, and regenerative capacity in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Furthermore, TLR4 activation conferred cytoprotective effects against Doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cellular apoptosis.

resultsThese findings suggest that TLR4 signaling could be used to enhance the regenerative abilities of ADMSCs and enable ADMSC-based therapies to be used more effectively for tissue engineering and therapeutic purposes.

conclusionHowever, it is important to note that research in this area needs more details and clinical studies.

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Adipose TissueMesenchymal Stem CellsSignal TransductionToll-Like Receptor 4ApoptosisCell DifferentiationCell ProliferationCells, CulturedCell SurvivalDoxorubicinHumansRegenerationRegenerative MedicineDoxorubicinTLR4 protein, humanToll-Like Receptor 4endocrine diseases.LPSmesenchymal stem cellstemnesstissue regenerationToll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)

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