Tumour necrosis factor-alpha but not Interleukin-1-beta inhibits uniaxial cyclic strain induced tenogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stromal cells in vitro
Shaliny Krishnan , Hui Yin Nam , Amirah Zulkifli , Peggy Kong , Cheh Chin Tai , Azura Mansor , Tunku Kamarul
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Abstract
Uniaxial cyclic strain induces tenogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), suggesting its beneficial role in tendon regeneration following injury. However, pro-inflammatory cytokines released during injury is expected to impede repair outcomes but has not been previously considered. A study was thus conducted to determine the effects of interleukin-1-beta (IL-1β) and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) on the tenogenic differentiation potential of cyclic strained MSCs. An in vitro model of MSCs exposed to IL-1β (9 ng/ml) and TNF-α (6 ng/ml) in unstrained and strained conditions, were developed. The effect of these cytokines on MSCs functional properties including proliferation, viability, anabolic/catabolic protein production and tenogenic differentiation potential of MSCs were quantified. IL-1β (9 ng/ml) and TNF-α (6 ng/ml) reduced unstrained MSCs viability, proliferation, ECM protein production and tenogenic markers expression whilst increasing matrix metalloproteinase 13 (MMP-13) expression. Uniaxial strain exposure in IL-1β-treated MSCs reversed the inhibitory effects of this cytokine on cell proliferation, collagen production and tenogenic markers expression. The significant reduction in tenogenic potential observed in MSCs treated with TNF-α was not alleviated by cyclic strain. These data indicate that TNF-α and not IL-1β is able to inhibit tenogenic effects induced by uniaxial cyclic strain on MSCs.
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Tissue and Cell is devoted to original research on the organization of cells, subcellular and extracellular components at all levels, including the grouping and interrelations of cells in tissues and organs. The journal encourages submission of ultrastructural studies that provide novel insights into structure, function and physiology of cells and tissues, in health and disease. Bioengineering and stem cells studies focused on the description of morphological and/or histological data are also welcomed.
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