Mesenchymal stem cell-mediated ectopic hematopoiesis alleviates aging-related phenotype in immunocompromised mice

Blood. 2009 Mar 12;113(11):2595-604. doi: 10.1182/blood-2008-10-182246. Epub 2008 Dec 12.

Abstract

Subcutaneous transplants of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) are capable of generating ectopic bone and organizing functional hematopoietic marrow elements in animal models. Here we report that immunocompromised mice received subcutaneous BMMSC transplants using hydroxyapatite tricalcium phosphate as a carrier suppressed age-related degeneration in multiple organs and benefited an increase in life span extension compared with control littermates. The newly organized ectopic bone/marrow system restores active hematopoiesis via the erythropoietin receptor/signal transducer and activator of transcription 5 (Stat5) pathway. Furthermore, the BMMSC recipient mice showed elevated level of Klotho and suppression of insulin-like growth factor I signaling, which may be the mechanism contributing to the alleviation of aging-like phenotypes and prolongation of life in the treated mice. This work reveals that erythropoietin receptor/Stat5 pathway contributes to BMMSC-organized ectopic hematopoiesis, which may offer a treatment paradigm of reversing age-related degeneration of multiple organs in adult immunocompromised mice.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aging / immunology
  • Aging / pathology*
  • Animals
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Female
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins / genetics
  • Hematopoiesis / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host / immunology
  • Immunocompromised Host / physiology*
  • Life Expectancy
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / physiology*
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C3H
  • Mice, Nude
  • Mice, Transgenic
  • Phenotype
  • Regeneration / physiology

Substances

  • enhanced green fluorescent protein
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins