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ArticleFrontiers in cell and developmental biology2025

Elucidating the protective mechanisms of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells against stenosis-induced deep venous thrombosis during pregnancy: a transcriptomic and metabolomic study.

Junrong Zhang, Feng Sun, Jingjing Yao, Jianlin Zhang, Xirong Wu, Yunzhao Xu, Yuquan Zhang, Xi Cheng

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Junrong Zhang *Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China.
Feng Sun *Trauma Center, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China.
Jingjing Yao *Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China.
Jianlin ZhangDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China.
Xirong WuDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China.
Yunzhao XuDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China.
Yuquan ZhangDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China.
Xi ChengDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China.

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Abstract

Objective: This study aims to integrate metabolomics and transcriptomics data to investigate the protective effects of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) on obstetric deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms. Methods: A pregnant rat model of DVT was established using the inferior vena cava (IVC) stenosis method. The protective effects of UC-MSCs on DVT and endothelial cell injury were evaluated both Results: The rat DVT model was established using the IVC stenosis method. Administration of UC-MSCs reduced thrombus burden, promoted angiogenesis, and mitigated hydrogen peroxide-induced endothelial injury in the DVT model. Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses revealed significant correlations between four key metabolites-pyridine, nicotinamide, L-phenylalanine, and L-leucine-and 24 interacting genes. These metabolites served as critical nodes within the regulatory network. KEGG enrichment analysis indicated that pathways such as amino acid biosynthesis and phenylalanine metabolism are implicated in the therapeutic effects of UC-MSCs on pregnancy-related DVT. Notably, the hub gene Got2 was associated with amino acid biosynthesis, while both Got2 and Maoa were involved in phenylalanine metabolism. Furthermore, seven immune-regulatory genes, including Gaa and Tlr2, demonstrated significant classification performance (area under the curve [AUC] > 0.8) in ROC curve analysis. Conclusion: This study elucidates the protective mechanisms of UC-MSCs in the treatment of DVT in pregnant rats induced by the inferior vena cava stenosis model. These findings provide a scientific basis for the further evaluation and development of UC-MSCs-based therapeutic strategies for DVT during pregnancy.

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immune regulatory genes and metabolitesmetabolomicsobstetric DVTtranscriptomicsUC-MSCs

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