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Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles as Natural Nanocarriers in the Treatment of Nephrotoxic Injury In Vitro.

Márcia Bastos Convento, Andreia Silva de Oliveira, Mirian Aparecida Boim, Fernanda Teixeira Borges

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Article in Cells, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Márcia Bastos ConventoNephrology Division, Department of Medicine, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 04038-901, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-9921-9106
Andreia Silva de OliveiraNephrology Division, Department of Medicine, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 04038-901, Brazil.
Mirian Aparecida BoimNephrology Division, Department of Medicine, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 04038-901, Brazil.
Fernanda Teixeira BorgesNephrology Division, Department of Medicine, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 04038-901, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-9790-0915

Funding

São Paulo Research Foundation 2018/20139-7
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (UC-EVs) are valuable in nanomedicine as natural nanocarriers, carrying information molecules from their parent cells and fusing with targeted cells. miRNA-126, specific to endothelial cells and derived from these vesicles, supports vascular integrity and angiogenesis and has protective effects in kidney diseases.

objectiveThis study investigates the delivery of miRNA-126 and anti-miRNA-126 via UC-EVs as natural nanocarriers for treating nephrotoxic injury in vitro.

methodThe umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell and UC-EVs were characterized according to specific guidelines. Rat kidney proximal tubular epithelial cells (tubular cells) were exposed to nephrotoxic injury through of gentamicin and simultaneously treated with UC-EVs carrying miRNA-126 or anti-miRNA-126. Specific molecules that manage cell cycle progression, proliferation cell assays, and newly synthesized DNA and DNA damage markers were evaluated.

resultsWe observed significant increases in the expression of cell cycle markers, including PCNA, p53, and p21, indicating a positive cell cycle regulation with newly synthesized DNA via BrDU. The treatments reduced the expression of DNA damage marker, such as H2Ax, suggesting a lower rate of cellular damage.

conclusionsThe UC-EVs, acting as natural nanocarriers of miRNA-126 and anti-miRNA-126, offer nephroprotective effects in vitro. Additionally, other components in UC-EVs, such as proteins, lipids, and various RNAs, might also contribute to these effects.

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Extracellular VesiclesMesenchymal Stem CellsUmbilical CordAnimalsCell CycleCell ProliferationDNA DamageHumansMicroRNAsRatsMicroRNAsmiRNA-126 and anti-miRNA-126natural nanocarriersumbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles

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PMID39404421
PMCPMC11475496

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