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ArticleStem cell research & therapy2024

Generation of vascularized pancreatic progenitors through co-differentiation of endoderm and mesoderm from human pluripotent stem cells.

Xiaopu Sang, Junming Xu, Yihang Wang, Jingyi Li, Jiasen Xu, Xiaoni Chen, Xianjie Shi, Fenfang Wu

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Xiaopu Sang *Department of Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Junming Xu *Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Yihang WangDepartment of Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Jingyi LiBiotherapy Center, Shenzhen Third People's Hospital (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Jiasen XuDepartment of Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Xiaoni ChenDepartment of Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Xianjie ShiDepartment of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. shixj7@mail.sysu.edu.cn.
Fenfang WuDepartment of Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. wufenfang19@126.com.ORCID 0000-0002-7136-7489

Funding

Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation 2024A1515011222National Natural Science Foundation of China 82172107Shenzhen Medical Research Fund SMRF.D2301015Shenzhen Science and Technology Program JCYJ20220818103407016Special Funds for Strategic Emerging Industry of Shenzhen F-2022-Z99-502266
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Abstract

backgroundThe simultaneous differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) into both endodermal and mesodermal lineages is crucial for developing complex, vascularized tissues, yet poses significant challenges. This study explores a method for co-differentiation of mesoderm and endoderm, and their subsequent differentiation into pancreatic progenitors (PP) with endothelial cells (EC).

methodsTwo hPSC lines were utilized. By manipulating WNT signaling, we optimized co-differentiation protocols of mesoderm and endoderm through adjusting the concentrations of CHIR99021 and mTeSR1. Subsequently, mesoderm and endoderm were differentiated into vascularized pancreatic progenitors (vPP) by adding VEGFA. The differentiation characteristics and potential of vPPs were analyzed via transcriptome sequencing and functional assays.

resultsA low-dose CHIR99021 in combination with mTeSR1 yielded approximately 30% mesodermal and 70% endodermal cells. Introduction of VEGFA significantly enhanced EC differentiation without compromising PP formation, increasing the EC proportion to 13.9%. Transcriptomic analyses confirmed the effectiveness of our protocol, showing up-regulation of mesodermal and endothelial markers, alongside enhanced metabolic pathways. Functional assays demonstrated that vPPs could efficiently differentiate into insulin-producing β-cells, as evidenced by increased expression of β-cell markers and insulin secretion.

conclusionOur findings provide a robust method for generating vPPs, which holds significant promise for regenerative medicine applications, particularly in diabetes treatment.

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Cell DifferentiationEndodermMesodermPancreasPluripotent Stem CellsCell LineEndothelial CellsHumansInsulin-Secreting CellsPyridinesPyrimidinesVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AChir 99021PyridinesPyrimidinesVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AEndoderm differentiationHuman pluripotent stem cellsMesoderm differentiationMulti-lineage co-differentiationVascularized pancreatic progenitors

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PMCPMC11669215

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