Gene expression profiling of chondrogenic differentiation by dexamethasone-conjugated polyethyleneimine with SOX trio genes in stem cells
Abstract Background During differentiation of stem cells, it is recognized that molecular mechanisms of transcription factors manage stem cells towards the intended lineage. In this study, using microarray-based technology, gene expression profiling was examined during the process of chondrogenic di...
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| author | Se Won Yi Hye Jin Kim Hyun Jyung Oh Heejun Shin Jung Sun Lee Ji Sun Park Keun-Hong Park |
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| description | Abstract Background During differentiation of stem cells, it is recognized that molecular mechanisms of transcription factors manage stem cells towards the intended lineage. In this study, using microarray-based technology, gene expression profiling was examined during the process of chondrogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). To induce chondrogenic differentiation of hMSCs, the cationic polymer polyethyleneimine (PEI) was coupled with the synthetic glucocorticoid dexamethasone (DEX). DEX/PEI could be polyplexed with anionic plasmid DNAs (pDNAs) harboring the chondrogenesis-inducing factors SOX5, SOX6, and SOX9. These are named differentiation-inducing nanoparticles (DI-NPs). Methods A DI-NP system for inducing chondrogenic differentiation was designed and characterized by dynamic light scattering and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Chondrogenic induction of hMSCs was evaluated using various tools such as reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), Western blotting, confocal fluorescent microscopy, and immunohistochemistry analysis. The gene expression profiling of DI-NP-treated hMSCs was performed by microarray analysis. Results The hMSCs were more efficiently transfected with pDNAs using DI-NPs than using PEI. Moreover, microarray analysis demonstrated the gene expression profiling of hMSCs transfected with DI-NPs. Chondrogenic factors including SOX9, collagen type II (COLII), Aggrecan, and cartilage oligometric matrix protein (COMP) were upregulated while osteogenic factors including collagen type I (COLI) was downregulated. Chondrogenesis-induced hMSCs were better differentiated as assessed by RT-PCR, Western blotting analyses, and immunohistochemistry. Conclusion DI-NPs are good gene delivery carriers and induce chondrogenic differentiation of hMSCs. Additionally, comprehensive examination of the gene expression was attempted to identify specific genes related to differentiation by microarray analysis. Graphical abstract |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e496d72f3c1441828f530a57d18891b82022-12-22T02:02:13ZengBMCStem Cell Research & Therapy1757-65122018-12-019111310.1186/s13287-018-0998-7Gene expression profiling of chondrogenic differentiation by dexamethasone-conjugated polyethyleneimine with SOX trio genes in stem cellsSe Won Yi0Hye Jin Kim1Hyun Jyung Oh2Heejun Shin3Jung Sun Lee4Ji Sun Park5Keun-Hong Park6Department of Nano-regenerative Medical Engineering, College of Life Science, CHA UniversityDepartment of Nano-regenerative Medical Engineering, College of Life Science, CHA UniversityDepartment of Nano-regenerative Medical Engineering, College of Life Science, CHA UniversityDepartment of Biotechnology, Catholic University 43-1Department of Nano-regenerative Medical Engineering, College of Life Science, CHA UniversityDepartment of Nano-regenerative Medical Engineering, College of Life Science, CHA UniversityDepartment of Nano-regenerative Medical Engineering, College of Life Science, CHA UniversityAbstract Background During differentiation of stem cells, it is recognized that molecular mechanisms of transcription factors manage stem cells towards the intended lineage. In this study, using microarray-based technology, gene expression profiling was examined during the process of chondrogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). To induce chondrogenic differentiation of hMSCs, the cationic polymer polyethyleneimine (PEI) was coupled with the synthetic glucocorticoid dexamethasone (DEX). DEX/PEI could be polyplexed with anionic plasmid DNAs (pDNAs) harboring the chondrogenesis-inducing factors SOX5, SOX6, and SOX9. These are named differentiation-inducing nanoparticles (DI-NPs). Methods A DI-NP system for inducing chondrogenic differentiation was designed and characterized by dynamic light scattering and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Chondrogenic induction of hMSCs was evaluated using various tools such as reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), Western blotting, confocal fluorescent microscopy, and immunohistochemistry analysis. The gene expression profiling of DI-NP-treated hMSCs was performed by microarray analysis. Results The hMSCs were more efficiently transfected with pDNAs using DI-NPs than using PEI. Moreover, microarray analysis demonstrated the gene expression profiling of hMSCs transfected with DI-NPs. Chondrogenic factors including SOX9, collagen type II (COLII), Aggrecan, and cartilage oligometric matrix protein (COMP) were upregulated while osteogenic factors including collagen type I (COLI) was downregulated. Chondrogenesis-induced hMSCs were better differentiated as assessed by RT-PCR, Western blotting analyses, and immunohistochemistry. Conclusion DI-NPs are good gene delivery carriers and induce chondrogenic differentiation of hMSCs. Additionally, comprehensive examination of the gene expression was attempted to identify specific genes related to differentiation by microarray analysis. Graphical abstracthttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-018-0998-7hMSCDexamethasonePEIDI-NPSOX triomRNA profiling |
| spellingShingle | Se Won Yi Hye Jin Kim Hyun Jyung Oh Heejun Shin Jung Sun Lee Ji Sun Park Keun-Hong Park Gene expression profiling of chondrogenic differentiation by dexamethasone-conjugated polyethyleneimine with SOX trio genes in stem cells Stem Cell Research & Therapy hMSC Dexamethasone PEI DI-NP SOX trio mRNA profiling |
| title | Gene expression profiling of chondrogenic differentiation by dexamethasone-conjugated polyethyleneimine with SOX trio genes in stem cells |
| title_full | Gene expression profiling of chondrogenic differentiation by dexamethasone-conjugated polyethyleneimine with SOX trio genes in stem cells |
| title_fullStr | Gene expression profiling of chondrogenic differentiation by dexamethasone-conjugated polyethyleneimine with SOX trio genes in stem cells |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gene expression profiling of chondrogenic differentiation by dexamethasone-conjugated polyethyleneimine with SOX trio genes in stem cells |
| title_short | Gene expression profiling of chondrogenic differentiation by dexamethasone-conjugated polyethyleneimine with SOX trio genes in stem cells |
| title_sort | gene expression profiling of chondrogenic differentiation by dexamethasone conjugated polyethyleneimine with sox trio genes in stem cells |
| topic | hMSC Dexamethasone PEI DI-NP SOX trio mRNA profiling |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-018-0998-7 |
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