ADSC-Exos enhance functional recovery after spinal cord injury by inhibiting ferroptosis and promoting the survival and function of endothelial cells through the NRF2/SLC7A11/GPX4 pathway - 29/02/24
, Xiaofeng Lian ⁎ , Jianguang Xu ⁎ Abstract |
Background |
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating disease that causes major motor, sensory and autonomic dysfunctions. Currently, there is a lack of effective treatment. In this study, we aimed to investigate the potential mechanisms of Exosomes from adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC-Exos) in reducing ferroptosis and promoting angiogenesis after spinal cord injury.
Methods |
We isolated ADSC-Exos, the characteristics of which were confirmed. In vitro, we tested the potential of ADSC-Exos to promote the survival and function of human brain microvascular endothelial cells (HBMECs) and analyzed the ferroptosis of HBMECs. In vivo, we established rat models of SCI and locally injected ADSC-Exos to verify their efficacy.
Results |
ADSC-Exos can reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and cell damage induced by an excessive inflammatory response in HBMECs. ADSC-Exos inhibit ferroptosis induced by excessive inflammation and upregulate the expression of glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4) in HBMECs. It can also effectively promote proliferation, migration, and vessel-like structure formation. In vitro, ADSC-Exos improved behavioral function after SCI and increased the number and density of blood vessels around the damaged spinal cord. Moreover, we found that ADSC-Exos could increase nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2(NRF2) expression and nuclear translocation, thereby affecting the expression of solute carrier family 7 member 11(SLC7A11) and GPX4, and the NRF2 inhibitor ML385 could reverse the above changes.
Conclusion |
Our results suggest that ADSC-Exos may inhibit ferroptosis and promote the recovery of vascular and neural functions after SCI through the NRF2/SLC7A11/GPX4 pathway. This may be a potential therapeutic mechanism for spinal cord injury.
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Highlights |
• | ADSC Exos can promote repair of nerve and vascular function by reducing endothelial cell ferroptosis after SCI. |
• | Inhibition ferroptosis of endothelial cells can protect vascular function and eventually promote vascular regeneration. |
• | Mechanistically, ADSC Exos can partially inhibit ferroptosis by activating the NRF2-SLC7A11-GPX4 pathway. |
Abbreviations : SCI, HMBEC, ADSC, BBB, ROS, MDA, 4HNE, NRF2, SLC7A11, GPX4, H&E, OGD/R, FTH-1, VEGF, vWF, GADPH
Keywords : Spinal cord injury, Ferroptosis, Angiogenesis, Adipose stem cell, Exosomes, Nuclear factor E2
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Vol 172
Article 116225- mars 2024 Retour au numéro
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