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ArticleStem cell research & therapy2025

Efficacy of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells and exosomes in conjunction with standard IBD drug on immune responses in an IBD mouse model.

Fatemeh Kheradmand, Seyedeh Fatemeh Yasaman Rahimzadeh, Seyed-Alireza Esmaeili, Sajad Sahab Negah, Najmeh Kaffash Farkhad, Seyedeh Elnaz Nazari, Mehrdad Hajinejad, Mohammad Ali Khodadoust, Afsane Fadaee, Jalil Tavakol Afshari and 1 more

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Fatemeh Kheradmand *Immunology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Seyedeh Fatemeh Yasaman Rahimzadeh *Immunology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Seyed-Alireza EsmaeiliImmunology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Sajad Sahab NegahNeuroscience Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Najmeh Kaffash FarkhadImmunology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Seyedeh Elnaz NazariDepartment of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Mehrdad HajinejadNeuroscience Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Mohammad Ali KhodadoustImmunology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Afsane FadaeeImmunology Research Center, Inflammation and Inflammatory Diseases Division, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Jalil Tavakol Afshari *Immunology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. Tavakolaj@mums.ac.ir.
Majid Khazaei *Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. KhazaeiM@mums.ac.ir.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a persistent inflammation of the digestive system, and Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) and their exosomes have demonstrated potential as treatments for this condition. The objective of this research was to examine the possible effectiveness of intraperitoneal injection of umbilical cord-MSCs (UC-MSCs) and their exosomes through a two-time injection regimen in a mouse model.

methodIn this study, an animal model of a specific type of IBD in C57BL/6 mice, induced by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS), was utilized. The mice were treated with MSCs, exosomes, Mesalazine, and a combination of them. Upon sacrificing the mice, colon and spleen tissues were isolated to assess the changes in the mice's weight, colon length, spleen weight, and colitis' pathological symptoms. IL-10 and IL-17 levels were measured, and Treg and Th17 cell percentages were determined as well. Furthermore, colon tissue was stained to investigate histopathological changes.

resultsIn the groups that received MSCs, there was a significant reduction in the disease activity index and their combinations with exosomes and Mesalazine compared to the colitis group. Colon length increased in all groups except the exosome group. Histological measures were notably reduced in the MSC groups and their combinations. Significant increases in the IL-10 level of colon tissue and the proportion of Treg present in the spleen were observed in the groups receiving MSC and combination treatment. Furthermore, these groups showed a notable reduction in the percentage of spleen Th17 cells. However, IL17A decreased non-significantly in all groups.

conclusionThe results showed that intraperitoneal injection of UC-MSCs and their combination with exosome and Mesalazine in a murine colitis model improved the disease's symptoms. Therefore, MSCs and their combination with exosomes can be a promising therapeutic approach along with other common drugs for IBD, but exosomes alone could not significantly reduce the symptoms of colitis.

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Disease Models, AnimalExosomesInflammatory Bowel DiseasesMesalamineMesenchymal Stem CellsMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationMice, Inbred C57BLUmbilical CordAnimalsColonDextran SulfateHumansInterleukin-10Interleukin-17MiceSpleenDextran SulfateInterleukin-10Interleukin-17MesalamineExosomeInflammatory bowel diseaseMesenchymal stem cells

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PMID39773498
PMCPMC11707839

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