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ArticleStem cells (Dayton, Ohio)2025

Impact of pro-inflammatory cytokine preconditioning on metabolism and extracellular vesicles in feline mesenchymal stromal cells: a preliminary study.

Maria Soltero-Rivera, Boaz Arzi, Lynda Bourebaba, Krzysztof Marycz

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Maria Soltero-RiveraDepartment of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-2272-3966
Boaz ArziDepartment of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, United States.
Lynda BourebabaDepartment of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocław, Poland.
Krzysztof MaryczDepartment of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, United States.

Funding

UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science CenterUL1TR001860 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS · PI KENYON, NICHOLAS J., LYLES, COURTNEY REES · 2016 to 2025
$47.3M
Acquisition of Covaris E220 and Sciclone G3 systems for high throughput sequencinS10OD010786 · OD · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS · PI COMAI, LUCA · 2012 to 2012
$311k
Center for Companion Animal HealthNCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR001860NIH HHS S10 OD010786NIH HHS UL1 TR001860University of California-Davis 2022-2-F
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Abstract

backgroundExtracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells have shown promise in treating inflammation. This study investigates whether preconditioning feline adipose-derived stem cells (FeASCs) with inflammatory cytokines, specifically IFN-γ and TNF-α, enhances the anti-inflammatory efficacy of MSC-derived EVs.

objectiveWe hypothesize that cytokine-primed FeASCs will produce EVs with improved anti-inflammatory properties and that this preconditioning will affect mitochondrial dynamics to enhance EV therapy effectiveness.

methodsFeASCs were exposed to a TNF-α/IFN-γ combination to mimic a pro-inflammatory milieu favoring ASCs' immunosuppressive phenotype. We analyzed morphological, metabolic, and immunomodulatory characteristics of native and cytokine-primed FeASCs. EVs were assessed for anti-inflammatory and mitochondrial-related markers. We also evaluated mitochondrial function and apoptosis markers in cytokine-primed cells.

resultsCytokine priming led to significant morphological changes in FeASCs, including enhanced cell projections and increased apoptosis. EVs from cytokine-primed FeASCs exhibited a heightened immunomodulatory profile, with increased expression of both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory mediators. Transcriptomic analysis of these EVs revealed the upregulation of genes associated with cell proliferation, survival, and apoptosis. Mitochondrial function was impaired in cytokine-primed cells, but mitochondrial morphology remained unchanged. EVs from these cells contained higher levels of mitochondrial-related transcripts, indicating a compensatory response.

conclusionsCytokine-primed FeASCs generate EVs with enhanced immunomodulatory potential, highlighting their therapeutic promise. However, further research is needed to validate their efficacy and safety and refine preconditioning strategies to optimize EV-based therapies for inflammatory conditions. These advancements could pave the way for broader applications in regenerative medicine.

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CytokinesExtracellular VesiclesMesenchymal Stem CellsAdipose TissueAnimalsApoptosisCatsInflammationMitochondriaTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaCytokinesTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaadiposeextracellular vesiclefelineplacentalregenerative medicinestromal cell

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PMID40168102
PMCPMC12199603

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