Affiliation:
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences and Medical School, Nagoya, Japan
2. Department of Virology Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
Abstract
Abstract
Olfactory mucosa contains neural stem cells, called olfactory stem cells (OSCs), which produce trophic support required for promoting axonal regeneration after nerve injury. However, the local tissue environment can reduce the viability/function of transplanted cells when placed directly on the injury. Although gelatin hydrogels have been shown to aid cell survival during transplantation, such OSC-hydrogel combinations have not been extensively tested, particularly during recovery from facial nerve palsy. In this study, OSCs were isolated from the olfactory mucosae of newborn mice and were shown to express neural stem cell markers before differentiation, as well as cell-type specific markers after differentiation, confirming their multipotency. The OSCs also secrete growth factors and various cytokines that promote nerve regeneration. To test the effects of OSC transplantation in vivo, Medgel, a biodegradable hydrogel sponge, was applied to retain OSCs around the injury site and to lessen the detrimental effects of the local environment in an established facial nerve palsy mouse model. When OSCs were transplanted into the injury site, accelerated recovery was observed for 1 week. When OSCs were transplanted with Medgel, a higher level and duration of accelerated recovery was observed. OSCs in Medgel also increased peripheral nerve function and increased the number of regenerated nerve fibers. These results suggest that OSCs implanted with Medgel accelerate and enhance recovery from facial palsy in mice. Because human OSCs can be easily obtained from olfactory mucosa biopsies with limited risk, this OSC-Medgel combination is a candidate treatment option for accelerating recovery after facial nerve injury. Stem Cells Translational Medicine 2019;8:169&10
Funder
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Sciences, and Technology of Japan
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Subject
Cell Biology,Developmental Biology,General Medicine
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