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ArticleExploration of biomat-x2025

Top2b regulates morphological and migratory properties of retinal progenitor cells in vivo and upon transplantable matrix substrates.

Alexandra C Dabrowski, Alexandria R Logan, Rameshwari Rayaji, Brianna Rodriguez, Li Cai, Maribel Vazquez

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Alexandra C DabrowskiDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, Piscataway, NJ 08854, US.ORCID 0009-0009-4817-0627
Alexandria R LoganDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, Piscataway, NJ 08854, US.ORCID 0009-0000-5194-0877
Rameshwari RayajiDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, Piscataway, NJ 08854, US.
Brianna RodriguezDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, Piscataway, NJ 08854, US.ORCID 0000-0003-2489-4275
Li CaiDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, Piscataway, NJ 08854, US.ORCID 0000-0003-3344-337X
Maribel VazquezDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, Piscataway, NJ 08854, US.ORCID 0000-0002-6184-3103

Funding

Rutgers Biotechnology Training ProgramT32GM135141 · NIGMS · RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIV OF N.J. · PI ANN M. STOCK, Martin L Yarmush · 2020 to 2026
$3.5M
Modulating electro-chemotactic stimuli and Top2b-mediated pathways to promote integration of cone progenitorsR21EY031439 · NEI · RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIV OF N.J. · PI CAI, LI, VAZQUEZ, MARIBEL · 2020 to 2021
$405k
NEI NIH HHS R21 EY031439NIGMS NIH HHS T32 GM135141
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aim: This study evaluated the impact of retinal extracellular matrix (ECM) and key biomaterial substrates on the motility of transplantable retinal cells with genomic manipulation, using the therapeutic molecule, Topoisomerase II beta (Top2b), as a model. Methods: Tests first applied in ovo electroporation to examine the effects of a pharmacological Top2b inhibitor (ICRF-193) on progenitor motility and development of embryonic retina. Complementary qRT-PCR tests measured changes in select cadherin molecules in response to treatment. In vitro transfection produced cultured retinal progenitor cell groups with Top2b overexpression and Top2b knockdown. Differences in the adhesion and motility of Top2b altered groups, compared to wildtype cells, were measured upon biomaterial substrates used in emerging transplantation matrixes. Results: Data illustrated significant differences in the number and spacing of retinal ganglion cells when retina was treated with ICRF-193, as well as downregulation of several key cadherin molecules. Cultured retinal progenitors with Top2b knockdown and Top2b overexpression exhibited different expression of chemotactic receptors, adhesion parameters, and modalities of migration upon substrates of laminin, poly-L-lysine, and collagen IV. Significant changes in cell morphology and surface area were also measured compared to wildtype cells. Conclusions: Corroborating in vivo and in vitro data support Top2b as a therapeutic target for retinal progenitor motility but indicate significant differences in the migration of Top2b altered cells upon substrates used in transplantation. These data highlight the therapeutic advantages of bioinspired materials developed to aid the motility of replacement cells with modified genetic expression to improve transplantation outcomes across the nervous system.

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cadherinscollective motilityganglion cell layerICRF-193laminin

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