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The Crosstalk Between Osteodifferentiating Stem Cells and Endothelial Cells Promotes Angiogenesis and Bone Formation.

Authors :
Genova T
Petrillo S
Zicola E
Roato I
Ferracini R
Tolosano E
Altruda F
Carossa S
Mussano F
Munaron L
Source :
Frontiers in physiology [Front Physiol] 2019 Oct 14; Vol. 10, pp. 1291. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Oct 14 (Print Publication: 2019).
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The synergistic crosstalk between osteodifferentiating stem cells and endothelial cells (ECs) gained the deserved consideration, shedding light on the role of angiogenesis for bone formation and healing. A deep understanding of the molecular basis underlying the mutual influence of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and ECs in the osteogenic process may help improve greatly bone regeneration. Here, the authors demonstrated that osteodifferentiating MSCs co-cultured with ECs promote angiogenesis and ECs recruitment. Moreover, through the use of 3D co-culture systems, we showed that ECs are in turn able to further stimulate the osteodifferentiation of MSCs, thus enhancing bone production. These findings highlighted the existence of a virtuous loop between MSCs and ECs that is central to the osteogenic process. Unraveling the molecular mechanisms governing the functional interaction MSCs and ECs holds great potential in the field of regenerative medicine.<br /> (Copyright © 2019 Genova, Petrillo, Zicola, Roato, Ferracini, Tolosano, Altruda, Carossa, Mussano and Munaron.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1664-042X
Volume :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Frontiers in physiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31681005
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.01291