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Magnetic targeting increases mesenchymal stromal cell retention in lungs and enhances beneficial effects on pulmonary damage in experimental silicosis.
Silva, Luisa H A; Silva, Mariana C; Vieira, Juliana B; Lima, Emilia C D; Silva, Renata C; Weiss, Daniel J; Morales, Marcelo M; Cruz, Fernanda F; Rocco, Patricia R M.
Afiliação
  • Silva LHA; Laboratory of Pulmonary Investigation, Carlos Chagas Filho Institute of Biophysics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Silva MC; National Institute of Science and Technology for Regenerative Medicine, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Vieira JB; Rio de Janeiro Innovation Network in Nanosystems for Health - NanoSAÚDE/FAPERJ, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Lima ECD; Laboratory of Pulmonary Investigation, Carlos Chagas Filho Institute of Biophysics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Silva RC; National Institute of Science and Technology for Regenerative Medicine, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Weiss DJ; Laboratory of Pulmonary Investigation, Carlos Chagas Filho Institute of Biophysics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Morales MM; Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Goias, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
  • Cruz FF; National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO), Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Rocco PRM; Department of Medicine, University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont, USA.
Stem Cells Transl Med ; 9(10): 1244-1256, 2020 10.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32538526
Silicosis is a pneumoconiosis caused by inhaled crystalline silica microparticles, which trigger inflammatory responses and granuloma formation in pulmonary parenchyma, thus affecting lung function. Although systemic administration of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) ameliorates lung inflammation and attenuates fibrosis in experimental silicosis, it does not reverse collagen deposition and granuloma formation. In an attempt to improve the beneficial effects of MSCs, magnetic targeting (MT) has arisen as a potential means of prolonging MSC retention in the lungs. In this study, MSCs were incubated with magnetic nanoparticles and magnets were used for in vitro guidance of these magnetized MSCs and to enhance their retention in the lungs in vivo. In vitro assays indicated that MT improved MSC transmigration and expression of chemokine receptors. In vivo, animals implanted with magnets for 48 hours had significantly more magnetized MSCs in the lungs, suggesting improved MSC retention. Seven days after magnet removal, silicotic animals treated with magnetized MSCs and magnets showed significant reductions in static lung elastance, resistive pressure, and granuloma area. In conclusion, MT is a viable technique to prolong MSC retention in the lungs, enhancing their beneficial effects on experimentally induced silicosis. MT may be a promising strategy for enhancing MSC therapies for chronic lung diseases.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Silicose / Nanopartículas / Células-Tronco Mesenquimais / Pulmão / Magnetismo Tipo de estudo: Guideline Limite: Animals / Female / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Stem Cells Transl Med Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Reino Unido

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Silicose / Nanopartículas / Células-Tronco Mesenquimais / Pulmão / Magnetismo Tipo de estudo: Guideline Limite: Animals / Female / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Stem Cells Transl Med Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Reino Unido