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ArticleClinical and molecular hepatology2025

Modulation of phosphatase of regenerating liver-1 within placental mesenchymal stem cells instigates the transition between epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and mesenchymal-to-epithelial transition subsequent to hepatic fibrosis.

Jae Yeon Kim, Hyeri Park, Soo Young Park, Se Ho Kim, Ja Yun Lim, Ki Seog Lee, Si Hyun Bae, Gi Jin Kim

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Jae Yeon KimDepartment of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
Hyeri ParkDepartment of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
Soo Young ParkDepartment of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
Se Ho KimDepartment of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
Ja Yun LimDepartment of Integrated Biomedical and Life Sciences, College of Health Science, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
Ki Seog LeeDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Pusan, Busan, Korea.
Si Hyun BaeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea.
Gi Jin KimDepartment of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.

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Korean Fund for Regenerative Medicine RS-2022-00070304Ministry of Science and ICTNational Research Foundation of Korea RS-2023-00279247
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aimsEpithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) plays a crucial role in hepatic fibrogenesis and liver repair in chronic liver disease. Our research highlights the antifibrotic potential of placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells (PD-MSCs) and the role of phosphatase of regenerating liver-1 (PRL-1) in promoting liver regeneration.

methodsWe evaluated the efficacy of PD-MSCs overexpressing PRL-1 (PD-MSCsPRL-1) in a bile duct ligationinduced rat injury model, focusing on their ability to regulate EMT.

resultsPD-MSCsPRL-1 significantly reduced mesenchymal markers by downregulating TGFB1/SMAD2, outperforming naïve PD-MSCs. The transplantation of PD-MSCsPRL-1 enhanced BMP7/SMAD1/5 expression, promoting epithelial marker expression and stimulating BMP7 within hepatocytes, modulating downstream SMAD signaling. Importantly, further validation confirmed that PRL-1 directly interacts with BMP7 in hepatocytes.

conclusionPRL-1 expression in PD-MSCsPRL-1 restores TGFB1/BMP7 balance, promoting hepatic regeneration through mesenchymal-to-epithelial transition. These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of engineered MSCs for liver disease and suggest innovative strategies for future stem cell therapies.

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Epithelial-Mesenchymal TransitionLiver CirrhosisMesenchymal Stem CellsPlacentaProtein Tyrosine PhosphatasesAnimalsBone Morphogenetic Protein 7Disease Models, AnimalFemaleHepatocytesHumansLiver RegenerationMaleMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationPregnancyRatsBone Morphogenetic Protein 7Protein Tyrosine PhosphatasesSmad ProteinsTransforming Growth Factor beta1Epithelial-mesenchymal transitionLiver diseasesMesenchymal stem cell transplantationProtein tyrosine phosphatases

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PMCPMC12260616

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