Bovine adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells self-assemble with testicular cells and integrates and modifies the structure of a testicular organoids

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dc.contributor.authorCortez, Jahaira
dc.contributor.authorTorres, Cristian G.
dc.contributor.authorParraguez, Victor H.
dc.contributor.authorDe los Reyes, Monica
dc.contributor.authorPeralta, Oscar A.
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-20T17:10:37Z
dc.date.available2025-01-20T17:10:37Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractMesenchymal stem cells (MSC) display self-renewal and mesodermal differentiation potentials. These characteristics make them potentially useful for in vitro derivation of gametes, which may constitute experimental therapies for human and animal reproduction. Organoids provide a spatial support and may simulate a cellular niche for in vitro studies. In this study, we aimed at evaluating the potential integration of fetal bovine MSCs derived from adipose tissue (AT-MSCs) in testicular organoids (TOs), their spatial distribution with testicular cells during TO formation and their potential for germ cell differentiation. TOs were developed using Leydig, Sertoli, and peritubular myoid cells that were previously isolated from bovine testes (n = 6). Thereafter, TOs were characterized using immunofluorescence and Q-PCR to detect testicular cell-specific markers. AT-MSCs were labeled with PKH26 and then cultured with testicular cells at a concentration of 1 x 106 cells per well in Ultra Low Attachment U-shape bottom (ULA) plates. TOs formed by testicular cells and AT-MSCs (TOs + AT-MSCs) maintained a rounded structure throughout the 28-day culture period and did not show significant differences in their diameters. Conversely, control TOs exhibited a compact structure until day 7 of culture, while on day 28 they displayed cellular extensions around their structure. Control TOs had greater (P < 0.05) diameters compared to TOs + AT-MSCs. AT-MSCs induced an increase in proportion of Leydig and peritubular myoid cells in TOs + AT-MSCs; however, did not induce changes in the overall gene expression of testicular cell-specific markers. STAR immunolabelling detected Leydig cells that migrated from the central area to the periphery and formed brunches in control TOs. However, in TOs + AT-MSCs, Leydig cells formed a compact peripheral layer. Sertoli cells immunodetected using WT1 marker were observed within the central area forming clusters of cells in TOs + AT-MSCs. The expression of COL1A associated to peritubular myoids cells was restricted to the central region in TOs + AT-MSCs. Thus, during a 28-day culture period, fetal bovine AT-MSCs integrated and modified the structure of the TOs, by restricting formation of branches, limiting the overall increase in diameters and increasing the proportions of Leydig and peritubular myoid cells. AT-MSCs also induced a reorganization of testicular cells, changing their distribution and particularly the location of Leydig cells.
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.12.013
dc.identifier.eissn1879-3231
dc.identifier.issn0093-691X
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.12.013
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/91122
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:001139010300001
dc.language.isoen
dc.pagina.final271
dc.pagina.inicio259
dc.revistaTheriogenology
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectMesenchymal stem cells
dc.subject3D-culture
dc.subjectTesticular organoid
dc.subjectGerm cell transdifferentiation
dc.subject.ods03 Good Health and Well-being
dc.subject.odspa03 Salud y bienestar
dc.titleBovine adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells self-assemble with testicular cells and integrates and modifies the structure of a testicular organoids
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen215
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sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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