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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2025

Low-Intensity pulsed ultrasound enhances paracrine secretion of IGF and VEGF by bmscs, promoting osteogenesis and angiogenesis.

Jia Xu, Chenfeng Chen, Shuaiqi Gan, Yihan Liao, Ruijie Fu, Chuping Hou, Shuhan Yang, Zheng Zheng, Wenchuan Chen

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Jia Xu *State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Chenfeng Chen *State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Shuaiqi GanState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yihan LiaoState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Ruijie FuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Chuping HouState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Shuhan YangState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Zheng ZhengState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Wenchuan ChenState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. hxkqcwc@scu.edu.cn.

Funding

Qingdao Research Institute of Sichuan University 21GZ30601the Major Research and Development Project of Sichuan Science 2024YFFK0292the National Natural Science Foundation of China 81801020the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province 2022NSFSC1478the Technology Research and Development Project of Chengdu Science 2024- YF05-00979-SN
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Abstract

backgroundLow-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is an effective therapy for craniofacial bone regeneration. Paracrine signaling from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) plays a critical role in bone repair, but the impact of LIPUS on MSC-derived secretome remains unclear. This study investigates whether LIPUS enhances the osteogenic and angiogenic potential of MSCs through modulation of growth factor secretion.

methodsBone marrow-derived MSCs (BMSCs) were treated with or without LIPUS to generate conditioned media (LIPUS-CM and Ctrl-CM). Concentrations of IGF-1, VEGF, and TGF-β were quantified. These media were applied to other BMSCs and rat aortic endothelial cells (RAOECs). In vitro assays evaluated cell proliferation, migration, osteogenic differentiation, and angiogenesis. Data were analyzed using GraphPad and Image J, with significance set at α = 0.05.

resultsLIPUS significantly upregulated IGF-1 and VEGF secretion in BMSCs, while TGF-β levels remained unchanged. RAOECs cultured in LIPUS-CM demonstrated enhanced proliferation, migration, and angiogenic capacity. Likewise, BMSCs cultured in LIPUS-CM showed improved proliferation, migration, and osteogenic differentiation compared to the Ctrl-CM group.

conclusionLIPUS promotes osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs and angiogenesis in RAOECs through the paracrine signaling of BMSCs, at least by increasing IGF-1 and VEGF secretion. This suggests that LIPUS can regulate the secretome of BMSCs and may serve as a key mechanism in promoting bone tissue regeneration.

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Insulin-Like Growth Factor IMesenchymal Stem CellsNeovascularization, PhysiologicOsteogenesisParacrine CommunicationUltrasonic WavesVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AAngiogenesisAnimalsCell DifferentiationCell MovementCell ProliferationCells, CulturedCulture Media, ConditionedMaleRatsCulture Media, Conditionedinsulin-like growth factor-1, ratInsulin-Like Growth Factor IVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Avascular endothelial growth factor A, ratAngiogenesisBone marrow mesenchymal stem cellsBone tissue regenerationLow intensity pulsed ultrasoundOsteogenic differentiationParacrine signaling

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PMCPMC12403898

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