Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Pass through the Filtration Barrier and Protect Podocytes in a 3D Glomerular Model under Continuous Perfusion
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2021
Citazione:
Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Pass through the Filtration Barrier and Protect Podocytes in a 3D Glomerular Model under Continuous Perfusion / L. Bellucci, G. Montini, F. Collino, B. Bussolati. - In: JO'JIG GONGHAG GWA JAESAENG UIHAG. - ISSN 1738-2696. - 18:4(2021 Aug), pp. 549-560. [10.1007/s13770-021-00374-9]
Abstract:
Background:: Dynamic cultures, characterized by continuous fluid reperfusion, elicit physiological responses from cultured cells. Mesenchymal stem cell-derived EVs (MSC-EVs) has been proposed as a novel approach in treating several renal diseases, including acute glomerular damage, by using traditional two-dimensional cell cultures and in vivo models. We here aimed to use a fluidic three-dimensional (3D) glomerular model to study the EV dynamics within the glomerular structure under perfusion. Methods:: To this end, we set up a 3D glomerular model culturing human glomerular endothelial cells and podocytes inside a bioreactor on the opposite sides of a porous membrane coated with type IV collagen. The bioreactor was connected to a circuit that allowed fluid passage at the rate of 80 µl/min. To mimic glomerular damage, the system was subjected to doxorubicin administration in the presence of therapeutic MSC-EVs. Results:: The integrity of the glomerular basal membrane in the 3D glomerulus was assessed by a permeability assay, demonstrating that the co-culture could limit the passage of albumin through the filtration barrier. In dynamic conditions, serum EVs engineered with cel-miR-39 passed through the glomerular barrier and transferred the exogenous microRNA to podocyte cell lines. Doxorubicin treatment increased podocyte apoptosis, whereas MSC-EV within the endothelial circuit protected podocytes from damage, decreasing cell death and albumin permeability. Conclusion:: Using an innovative millifluidic model, able to mimic the human glomerular barrier, we were able to trace the EV passage and therapeutic effect in dynamic conditions.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Exosomes; Glomerular permeability; Mesenchymal stromal cell; Podocytes
Elenco autori:
L. Bellucci, G. Montini, F. Collino, B. Bussolati
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