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ArticleStem cell research & therapy2025

SPARC-modified mesenchymal stem cells promote recovery of β-cells and insulin secretion by calcium ion homeostasis.

Jiaqi Gao, Balun Li, Hongkai Tian, Chenchen Li, Nikita Merzlikin, Dongyao Han, Zixi Ling, Zengyu Zhang, Wenlong Zhu, Jianqi Dai and 4 more

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Jiaqi GaoCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
Balun LiCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
Hongkai TianCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
Chenchen LiCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
Nikita MerzlikinCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
Dongyao HanCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
Zixi LingCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
Zengyu ZhangCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
Wenlong ZhuCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
Jianqi DaiCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
Lydmila GerunovaFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Omsk State Agrarian University, Omsk, 644122, Russia.
Changrong LvCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
Na LiCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
Jinlian HuaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shaanxi Centre of Stem Cells Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China. jinlianhua@nwsuaf.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9788-8592

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China 2023YFF1000904National Natural Science Foundation of China 32372970
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Abstract

introductionType 1 diabetes (T1D) results from the destruction of pancreatic β-cells, leading to insulin deficiency. As insulin therapy does not affect disease progression, advancements in immune regulation therapies have emerged, including the reconstitution of the insulin secretory system. Cysteine-rich acidic secretory protein (SPARC) is an extracellular matrix glycoprotein that regulates cell adhesion, facilitating cell migration, and mediating interactions between cells and their extracellular matrix. SPARC is overexpressed during tissue repair and is involved in β-cells survival. However, the potential of SPARC-modified mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to improve insulin secretion has not been thoroughly investigated. This study investigated the therapeutic effects of SPARC-MSCs in vivo and in vitro and assessed whether SPARC enhances survival and insulin secretion after β-cells injury.

methodsIn vivo, we established T1D models in mice and canine using SPARC-MSCs for cell transplantation. In vitro, MIN6 cells were damaged with STZ, and SPARC-MSC supernatant was co-cultured with MIN6 for various assays.

resultsOur study demonstrated that SPARC enhanced the regenerative capacity and migratory efficiency of MSCs after H

conclusionSPARC significantly promotes cell regeneration and stimulates insulin secretion by increasing intracellular ATP and Ca

Indexed as

CalciumDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1InsulinInsulin-Secreting CellsInsulin SecretionMesenchymal Stem CellsMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationOsteonectinAnimalsDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalDogsHomeostasisMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLCalciumInsulinOsteonectinCa2+DiabetesGlucose-stimulated Insulin SecretionIslet beta cellMesenchymal stem cells

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PMID41185072
PMCPMC12581257

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