Robust revascularization in models of limb ischemia using a clinically translatable human stem cell-derived endothelial cell product
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Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Pluripotent stem cell-derived differentiated endothelial cells offer high potential in regenerative medicine in the cardiovascular system. With the aim of translating the use of a human stem cell-derived endothelial cell product (hESC-ECP) for treatment of critical limb ischemia (CLI) in man, we report a good manufacturing practice (GMP)-compatible protocol and detailed cell tracking and efficacy data in multiple preclinical models. The clinical-grade cell line RC11 was used to generate hESC-ECP, which was identified as mostly endothelial (60% CD31+/CD144+), with the remainder of the subset expressing various pericyte/mesenchymal stem cell markers. Cell tracking using MRI, PET, and qPCR in a murine model of limb ischemia demonstrated that hESC-ECP was detectable up to day 7 following injection. Efficacy in several murine models of limb ischemia (immunocompromised/immunocompetent mice and mice with either type I/II diabetes mellitus) demonstrated significantly increased blood perfusion and capillary density. Overall, we demonstrate a GMP-compatible hESC-ECP that improved ischemic limb perfusion and increased local angiogenesis without engraftment, paving the way for translation of this therapy.
Date Issued
2018-07-05
Date Acceptance
2018-03-26
Citation
Molecular Therapy, 2018, 26 (7), pp.1669-1684
ISSN
1525-0016
Publisher
Elsevier (Cell Press)
Start Page
1669
End Page
1684
Journal / Book Title
Molecular Therapy
Volume
26
Issue
7
Copyright Statement
© 2018 The Authors. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licensesby/4.0/)
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Subjects
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Genetics & Heredity
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Research & Experimental Medicine
PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL-DISEASE
HINDLIMB ISCHEMIA
MOUSE MODEL
IN-VIVO
CONTROLLED-TRIALS
STROMAL CELLS
GENE-THERAPY
ANGIOGENESIS
DIFFERENTIATION
EFFICIENT
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2018-03-28