Chen Chunjing, Xu Ying, Song Yanfeng
Fuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350025, China.
Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children's Hospital, affiliated hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350005, China.
Urol J. 2022 Dec 6;19(6):451-459. doi: 10.22037/uj.v19i.7066.
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is prevalent among elderly women. This study aimed to discuss the potential of muscle-derived stem cells (MDSCs)-based therapy in treating SUI by exploring the effect of Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) on transplanted MDSC and urethral sphincter function.
Bilaterally pudendal nerve-transected (PNT) female rats were divided into four groups: sham, PNT+ phosphate buffered solution (PBS) injection, PNT+IGF-1/MDSCs and PNT+ green fluorescent protein (GFP)/MDSCs. IGF-1 was expressed in MDSCs by lentiviral vector. Viable MDSCs were detected by laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM). The expression of Myosin heavy chain (MyHC), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR-2), microvessel density (MID) and urethral resistance function were assessed.
IGF-1 promoted the survival and differentiation of MDSCs. IGF-1-expressing MDSCs facilitated local angiogenesis and muscle fiber regeneration, and alleviated symptoms of SUI.
IGF-1-expressing MDSCs may be used as a novel treatment for patients with SUI.
压力性尿失禁(SUI)在老年女性中普遍存在。本研究旨在通过探讨胰岛素样生长因子-1(IGF-1)对移植的肌肉源性干细胞(MDSCs)和尿道括约肌功能的影响,讨论基于MDSCs的治疗方法在治疗SUI中的潜力。
将双侧阴部神经切断(PNT)的雌性大鼠分为四组:假手术组、PNT+磷酸盐缓冲溶液(PBS)注射组、PNT+IGF-1/MDSCs组和PNT+绿色荧光蛋白(GFP)/MDSCs组。通过慢病毒载体在MDSCs中表达IGF-1。用激光扫描共聚焦显微镜(LSCM)检测存活的MDSCs。评估肌球蛋白重链(MyHC),血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)、VEGF受体2(VEGFR-2)的表达、微血管密度(MID)和尿道阻力功能。
IGF-1促进了MDSCs的存活和分化。表达IGF-1的MDSCs促进了局部血管生成和肌纤维再生,并缓解了SUI的症状。
表达IGF-1的MDSCs可能用作SUI患者的一种新型治疗方法。