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CGF-Conditioned Medium Modulates Astrocytic Differentiation and Invasiveness in U87MG Glioblastoma Cells.

Laura Giannotti, Benedetta Di Chiara Stanca, Francesco Spedicato, Christian Demitri, Eleonora Stanca, Andrea Palermo, Franco Ferrante, Fabrizio Damiano, Maria Antonietta De Sangro, Luciano Abbruzzese and 1 more

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Laura GiannottiDepartment of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9597-3862
Benedetta Di Chiara StancaDepartment of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3073-9338
Francesco SpedicatoDepartment of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5274-3939
Christian DemitriDepartment of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1145-6674
Eleonora StancaDepartment of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0087-1231
Andrea PalermoDepartment of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3288-490X
Franco FerranteSpecialist in Oral Surgery, Private Practitioner, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6392-0048
Fabrizio DamianoDepartment of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7828-9519
Maria Antonietta De SangroImmunohaematology and Transfusion Medicine Unit, Vito Fazzi Hospital, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
Luciano AbbruzzeseImmunohaematology and Transfusion Medicine Unit, Vito Fazzi Hospital, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
Luisa SiculellaDepartment of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6890-3674

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Abstract

backgroundGlioblastoma (GBM) is a highly aggressive tumor characterized by elevated plasticity and poor differentiation. Platelet-derived preparations such as Concentrated Growth Factors (CGF) are rich in bioactive molecules, but their effects on tumor biology remain underexplored.

methodsU87MG glioblastoma cells were cultured with a conditioned medium obtained from CGF over 14 days (CGF-CM). We analyzed cell viability, morphology, DNA integrity, migration, proliferation, and expression of astrocytic markers.

resultsCGF-CM treatment induced early enhancement of cell viability, followed by decreased proliferation and reduced migration at later time points. Morphological analyses revealed astrocyte-like features. The expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), an astrocytic marker, and its α/δ isoform ratio increased over time, while GBM -GBM-associated markers, such as AQP-4 and S100B, were downregulated.

conclusionsOur findings demonstrate that CGF-CM modulates the phenotypic plasticity of U87MG cells and promotes differentiation toward an astroglial-like profile. These results provide a basis for future studies on the modulation of GBM aggressiveness using bioactive autologous derivatives.

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astrocyte-like phenotypeconcentrated growth factors (CGF)glioblastoma differentiationtumor plasticityU87MG

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PMCPMC12561328

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