Purified exosome product enhances chondrocyte survival and regeneration by modulating inflammation and promoting chondrogenesis

Guidong Shi, Zeling Long, Rodolfo E. De la Vega, Atta Behfar, Steven L. Moran, Christopher Evans, Chunfeng Zhao

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Abstract

Aim: This study was to detect the effects of purified exosome product (PEP) on C28/I2 cells and chondrocytes derived from osteoarthritis patients. Materials & methods: Cell viability and apoptosis assays were used to detect the effect of PEP on cells. qRT-PCR and cell fluorescence assays were used to investigate the potential mechanism of PEP on cell chondrogenesis. Results: PEP was internalized by cells at a fast rate and enhanced cellular proliferation and migration while attenuating apoptosis. These findings reflect the fact that PEP can increase the expression of PCNA and reduce the expression of CASP3/7/9 and BAX. Conclusion: This study suggests an innovative strategy for chondrogenesis that could be applied to osteoarthritis repair in the future.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)55-71
Number of pages17
JournalRegenerative Medicine
Volume18
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2023

Keywords

  • apoptosis
  • chondrocytes
  • chondrogenesis
  • exosomes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Embryology

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