Gingival-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell from Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus): Isolation, Culture, and Characterization.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to confirm whether the GDMSCs isolated from rabbit's () gingiva are mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).

MATERIALS AND METHODS

This study design was partly quasi-experimental with an observational design. GDMSCs were isolated from the gingiva of healthy male rabbits () ( = 2), 6 months old, and 3 to 5 kg of body weight. The specific cell surface markers of MSCs; clusters of differentiation (CD), namely, CD44, CD73, CD90, CD105, and CD200 expressions; and hematopoietic stem cell surface markers CD34 and CD45 were examined using flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry with immunofluorescence. The osteogenic differentiation of isolated GDMSCs was examined using alizarin red staining.

RESULTS

GDMSCs in the fourth passage showed a spindle-like formation and fibroblast-like cells that attached to the base of the culture plate. GDMSCs were MSCs that positively expressed CD44, CD73, CD90, CD105, and CD200 but did not express CD34 and CD45 when examined using flow cytometry and immunohistochemical analysis. GDMSCs had osteogenic differentiation confirmed by calcified deposits with a red-violet and brownish color after alizarin red staining.

CONCLUSION

GDMSCs isolated from the rabbits () were confirmed as MSCs documented using immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry. GDMSCs can differentiate into osteogenic lineage that may be suitable for regenerative dentistry.