• MeSH
• embryonální kmenové buňky transplantace   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• makulární degenerace * terapie   MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• transplantace kmenových buněk * metody   MeSH
• výsledek terapie MeSH
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• lidé MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• Publikační typ
• klinické zkoušky, fáze II MeSH

Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) are increasingly used in clinical trials as they can change the outcome of treatment for many human diseases. They are used as a starting material for further differentiation into specific cell types and to achieve the desirable result of the cell therapy; thus, the quality of hESCs has to be taken into account. Therefore, current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) has to be implemented in the transport of embryos, derivation of inner cell mass to xeno-free, feeder-free and defined hESC culture, and cell freezing. The in-depth characterization of hESC lines focused on safety, pluripotency, differentiation potential and genetic background has to complement this process. In this paper, we show the derivation of three clinical-grade hESC lines, MUCG01, MUCG02, and MUCG03, following these criteria. We developed and validated the system for the manufacture of xeno-free and feeder-free clinical-grade hESC lines that present high-quality starting material suitable for cell therapy according to cGMP.

• MeSH
• buněčná a tkáňová terapie MeSH
• buněčná diferenciace MeSH
• buněčné kultury MeSH
• buněčné linie MeSH
• embryonální kmenové buňky MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• lidské embryonální kmenové buňky * metabolismus   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) have unique abilities that enable their use in cell therapy, disease modeling, and drug development. Their derivation is usually performed using a feeder layer, which is undefined and can potentially cause a contamination by xeno components, therefore there is a tendency to replace feeders with xeno-free defined substrates in recent years. Three hESC lines were successfully derived on the vitronectin with a truncated N-terminus (VTN-N) in combination with E-cadherin in xeno-free conditions for the first time, and their undifferentiated state, hESC morphology, and standard karyotypes together with their potential to differentiate into three germ layers were confirmed. These results support the conclusion that the VTN-N/E-cadherin is a suitable substrate for the xeno-free derivation of hESCs and can be used for the derivation of hESCs according to good manufacturing practices.

• MeSH
• buněčná a tkáňová terapie MeSH
• kadheriny genetika   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• lidské embryonální kmenové buňky * MeSH
• obchod MeSH
• vitronektin MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH

High-mobility group box (HMGB)1 and HMGB2 proteins are the subject of intensive research because of their involvement in DNA replication, repair, transcription, differentiation, proliferation, cell signaling, inflammation, and tumor migration. Using inducible, stably transfected human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) capable of the short hairpin RNA-mediated knockdown (KD) of HMGB1 and HMGB2, we provide evidence that deregulation of HMGB1 or HMGB2 expression in hESCs and their differentiated derivatives (neuroectodermal cells) results in distinct modulation of telomere homeostasis. Whereas HMGB1 enhances telomerase activity, HMGB2 acts as a negative regulator of telomerase activity in the cell. Stimulation of telomerase activity in the HMGB2-deficient cells may be related to activation of the PI3K/protein kinase B/ glycogen synthase kinase-3β/β-catenin signaling pathways by HMGB1, augmented TERT/telomerase RNA subunit transcription, and possibly also because of changes in telomeric repeat-containing RNA (TERRA) and TERRA-polyA+ transcription. The impact of HMGB1/2 KD on telomerase transcriptional regulation observed in neuroectodermal cells is partially masked in hESCs by their pluripotent state. Our findings on differential roles of HMGB1 and HMGB2 proteins in regulation of telomerase activity may suggest another possible outcome of HMGB1 targeting in cells, which is currently a promising approach aiming at increasing the anticancer activity of cytotoxic agents.-Kučírek, M., Bagherpoor, A. J., Jaroš, J., Hampl, A., Štros, M. HMGB2 is a negative regulator of telomerase activity in human embryonic stem and progenitor cells.

• MeSH
• buněčná diferenciace MeSH
• genetická transkripce MeSH
• kmenové buňky cytologie   enzymologie   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• lidské embryonální kmenové buňky cytologie   enzymologie   MeSH
• protein HMGB1 genetika   MeSH
• protein HMGB2 genetika   fyziologie   MeSH
• telomerasa metabolismus   MeSH
• transfekce MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH

Maintenance of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) with stable genome is important for their future use in cell replacement therapy and disease modeling. Our understanding of the mechanisms maintaining genomic stability of hESC and our ability to modulate them is essential in preventing unwanted mutation accumulation during their in vitro cultivation. In this study, we show the DNA damage response mechanism in hESCs is composed of known, yet unlikely components. Clustered oxidative base damage is converted into DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) by base excision repair (BER) and then quickly repaired by ligase (Lig)3-mediated end-joining (EJ). If there is further induction of clustered oxidative base damage by irradiation, then BER-mediated DSBs become essential in triggering the checkpoint response in hESCs. hESCs limit the mutagenic potential of Lig3-mediated EJ by DNA break end protection involving p53 binding protein 1 (53BP1), which results in fast and error-free microhomology-mediated repair and a low mutant frequency in hESCs. DSBs in hESCs are also repaired via homologous recombination (HR); however, DSB overload, together with massive end protection by 53BP1, triggers competition between error-free HR and mutagenic nonhomologous EJ.-Kohutova, A., Raška, J., Kruta, M., Seneklova, M., Barta, T., Fojtik, P., Jurakova, T., Walter, C. A., Hampl, A., Dvorak, P., Rotrekl, V. Ligase 3-mediated end-joining maintains genome stability of human embryonic stem cells.

• MeSH
• DNA-ligasa ATP genetika   metabolismus   MeSH
• dvouřetězcové zlomy DNA účinky záření   MeSH
• homologní rekombinace MeSH
• kultivované buňky MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• lidské embryonální kmenové buňky cytologie   fyziologie   MeSH
• nestabilita genomu * MeSH
• oprava DNA spojením konců fyziologie   účinky záření   MeSH
• oprava DNA fyziologie   účinky záření   MeSH
• proteiny vázající poly-ADP-ribosu genetika   metabolismus   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH

The potential clinical applications of human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) are limited by genetic and epigenetic variations among hiPSC lines and the question of their equivalency with human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). We used MethylScreen technology to determine the DNA methylation profile of pluripotency and differentiation markers in hiPSC lines from different source cell types compared to hESCs and hiPSC source cells. After derivation, hiPSC lines compromised a heterogeneous population characterized by variable levels of aberrant DNA methylation. These aberrations were induced during somatic cell reprogramming and their levels were associated with the type of hiPSC source cells. hiPSC population heterogeneity was reduced during prolonged culture and hiPSCs acquired an hESC-like methylation profile. In contrast, the expression of differentiation marker genes in hiPSC lines remained distinguishable from that in hESCs. Taken together, in vitro culture facilitates hiPSC acquisition of hESC epigenetic characteristics. However, differences remain between both pluripotent stem cell types, which must be considered before their use in downstream applications.

• MeSH
• buněčná diferenciace genetika   MeSH
• buněčné linie MeSH
• fibroblasty cytologie   metabolismus   MeSH
• indukované pluripotentní kmenové buňky cytologie   metabolismus   MeSH
• kultivované buňky MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• lidské embryonální kmenové buňky cytologie   metabolismus   MeSH
• metylace DNA * MeSH
• přeprogramování buněk genetika   MeSH
• shluková analýza MeSH
• stanovení celkové genové exprese MeSH
• vývojová regulace genové exprese MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

Cíl práce: Práce se zabývá klinickou částí výzkumu lidských embryonálních kmenových buněk (hESC). Cílem projektu je vznik somatických buněčných typů použitelných ve vývoji léčiv, regenerativní medicíně a buněčné terapii. Výhledem je umožnit cílenou terapii dosud nevyléčitelné nemoci. Pluripotentní hESC mají neomezenou kapacitu pro sebeobnovu. Této vlastnosti se využívá v terapii, kdy jsou z hESC vytvořeny chybějící nebo poškozené buňky v lidském těle. Je zájem vytvořit hESC linie v klinické kvalitě, použitelné v předklinických a klinických studiích. Metodika: Vytvoření hESC musí respektovat legislativu ČR a EU. Podmínkou bylo vypracovat informovaný souhlas obou dárců pro darovaná vyřazená embrya, která nejsou vhodná pro léčbu oplodněním in vitro dle směrnice 2004/23/ES. Centrum asistované reprodukce (CAR) FN Brno se podílí na odběru oocytů, kultivaci a kryokonzervaci embryí, komunikaci s klienty a zajišťování informovaných souhlasů dárců embryí. Byl vypracován předávací protokol a metodika předávání rozmrazených embryí s originálním číselným kódem. Před předáním embryí na spoluautorské pracoviště – Centrum buněčného a tkáňového inženýrství (CTEF) ICRC FN u sv. Anny – je provedeno jejich rozmrazení, v případě potřeby dokultivování do stadia blastocysty, a následně je proveden asistovaný hatching. Výsledky: V období leden 2018 až červenec 2020 bylo obesláno 138 vybraných vhodných klientek na dárcovství, z nichž 52 nereagovalo, 19 ukončilo a 29 prodloužilo skladování embryí. Pouze 38 klientek, tj. 27,5 %, souhlasilo s jejich využitím na přípravu hESC. Ve stejném období probíhala osobní komunikace s vhodnými klienty CAR a bylo získáno dalších 17 dárců embryí. Celkem bylo získáno 160 embryí od 55 dárkyň ve věku 26–42 let. Nejčastěji byla embrya zamrazena ve stadiu blastocysty (53 embrií – 33,1 %) a moruly (74 embrií – 46,3 %). Z 29 geneticky vyšetřených embryí je 5 euploidních (17,2 %), 2 mozaiky a 22 aneuploidních nebo s translokací či přenašečů s monogenní vadou. Závěr: Byl vypracován a Etickou komisí LF MU a FN Brno schválen informovaný souhlas, bylo vybráno a zajištěno 160 darovaných embryí. Je vypracován předávací protokol a metodika předávání. Plán předávání rozmrazených anonymizovaných embryí zahrnuje cca 5 rozmrazených blastocyst týdně s provedeným asistovaným hatchingem. Po předání embryí na CTEF probíhá izolace embryoblastu s následnou kultivací. Ustanovené buněčné linie hESC musí splnit specifikovaná kritéria bezpečnosti, stability a pluripotence. Věříme, že v souladu s plánem projektu získáme nejméně tři linie hESC v klinické kvalitě, poprvé vytvořené v ČR, respektující požadavky na léčivé přípravky Advanced Medicinal Therapy Products (AMTP).

Objective: The work deals with a clinical part of human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research. The aim of the project is the differentiation of somatic cell types, useful in drug development, regenerative medicine and cell therapy. The aim of this work is to enable targeted therapy of yet incurable diseases. The pluripotent hESCs have unlimited self-renewal capacity. This ability is used in therapy to create missing or damaged cells in the human body. It is of interest to develop clinical-grade hESC lines useful in preclinical and clinical studies. Methods: The derivation of the hESC must respect the legislation of the Czech Republic and the EU. The aim was to develop an informed consent of both donors for donated discarded embryos that are not suitable for treatment by in vitro fertilization according to Directive 2004/23/EC. The FNB‘s Center for Assisted Reproduction (CAR) participates in oocyte collection, cultivation and cryopreservation of embryos, communication with clients and ensuring the informed consent of embryo donors. A transport protocol and a methodology for handing over the thawed embryos with the original numerical code were developed. Before the embryos are handed over to the ICRC co-author‘s workplace (CTEF), they are thawed and, if necessary, recultivated to the blastocyst stage; afterwards, assisted hatching is performed. Results: In the period from January 2018 to July 2020, 138 selected suitable clients were asked for donations, with 52 not responding, 19 terminating and 29 extending the embryo storage. Only 38 clients, i.e. 27.5%, agreed with the usage of their embryos for the preparation of hESCs. In the same period, personal communication with suitable CAR clients took place and another 17 embryo donors were obtained. A total of 160 embryos were obtained from 55 donors aged 26 to 42 years. The embryos were most often frozen in the blastocyst (53 embryos – 33.1%) and morula (74 embryos – 46.3%) stages. Of the 29 genetically examined embryos, only 5 are euploid (17.2%), 2 are mosaic and 22 are aneuploid or with translocations or carriers with a monogenic defect. Conclusion: We have an informed consent prepared and approved by the Ethics Committee of the Masaryk University and the University Hospital Brno; 160 donated embryos have been selected and secured. A transport protocol and handover methodology are developed. The plan for the transfer of thawed anonymized embryos in the first phase, October – December 2020, includes approximately 5 thawed blastocysts per week with assisted hatching. After their transfer to the CTEF, the embryoblast will be isolated with subsequent cultivation. The established hESCs must meet the specified criteria of safety, stability and pluripotency. We believe that, in accordance with the project plan, we will obtain at least 3 clinical-grade hESC lines, the first created in the Czech Republic, respecting the requirements for Advanced Medicinal Therapy Products (AMTP).

• Klíčová slova
• výběr embryí,
• MeSH
• blastocysta MeSH
• buněčná a tkáňová terapie MeSH
• embryoblast MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• lidské embryonální kmenové buňky MeSH
• nakládání s embryem * MeSH
• vitrifikace MeSH
• získávání tkání a orgánů MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH

BACKGROUND: The progenitors to lung airway epithelium that are capable of long-term propagation may represent an attractive source of cells for cell-based therapies, disease modeling, toxicity testing, and others. Principally, there are two main options for obtaining lung epithelial progenitors: (i) direct isolation of endogenous progenitors from human lungs and (ii) in vitro differentiation from some other cell type. The prime candidates for the second approach are pluripotent stem cells, which may provide autologous and/or allogeneic cell resource in clinically relevant quality and quantity. METHODS: By exploiting the differentiation potential of human embryonic stem cells (hESC), here we derived expandable lung epithelium (ELEP) and established culture conditions for their long-term propagation (more than 6 months) in a monolayer culture without a need of 3D culture conditions and/or cell sorting steps, which minimizes potential variability of the outcome. RESULTS: These hESC-derived ELEP express NK2 Homeobox 1 (NKX2.1), a marker of early lung epithelial lineage, display properties of cells in early stages of surfactant production and are able to differentiate to cells exhibitting molecular and morphological characteristics of both respiratory epithelium of airway and alveolar regions. CONCLUSION: Expandable lung epithelium thus offer a stable, convenient, easily scalable and high-yielding cell source for applications in biomedicine.

• MeSH
• buněčná diferenciace MeSH
• epitel MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• lidské embryonální kmenové buňky * MeSH
• plíce metabolismus   MeSH
• povrchově aktivní látky metabolismus   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH

Cross-contamination of eukaryotic cell lines used in biomedical research represents a highly relevant problem. Analysis of repetitive DNA sequences, such as Short Tandem Repeats (STR), or Simple Sequence Repeats (SSR), is a widely accepted, simple, and commercially available technique to authenticate cell lines. However, it provides only qualitative information that depends on the extent of reference databases for interpretation. In this work, we developed and validated a rapid and routinely applicable method for evaluation of cell culture cross-contamination levels based on mass spectrometric fingerprints of intact mammalian cells coupled with artificial neural networks (ANNs). We used human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) contaminated by either mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs) or mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) as a model. We determined the contamination level using a mass spectra database of known calibration mixtures that served as training input for an ANN. The ANN was then capable of correct quantification of the level of contamination of hESCs by mESCs or MEFs. We demonstrate that MS analysis, when linked to proper mathematical instruments, is a tangible tool for unraveling and quantifying heterogeneity in cell cultures. The analysis is applicable in routine scenarios for cell authentication and/or cell phenotyping in general.

• MeSH
• analýza hlavních komponent MeSH
• buněčné linie MeSH
• hmotnostní spektrometrie metody   MeSH
• kalibrace MeSH
• kokultivační techniky MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• lidské embryonální kmenové buňky fyziologie   MeSH
• multivariační analýza MeSH
• myši MeSH
• neuronové sítě * MeSH
• odběr biologického vzorku MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• myši MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH

HMGB1 and HMGB2 proteins have been implicated in numerous cellular processes, including proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and tumor growth. It is unknown whether they are involved in regulating the typical functions of pluripotent human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and/or those of the differentiated derivatives of hESCs. Using inducible, stably transfected hESCs capable of shRNA-mediated knockdown of HMGB1 and HMGB2, we provide evidence that downregulation of HMGB1 and/or HMGB2 in undifferentiated hESCs does not affect the stemness of cells and induces only minor changes to the proliferation rate, cell-cycle profile, and apoptosis. After differentiation is induced, however, the downregulation of those proteins has important effects on proliferation, apoptosis, telomerase activity, and the efficiency of differentiation toward the neuroectodermal lineage. Furthermore, those processes are affected only when one, but not both, of the two proteins is downregulated; the knockdown of both HMGB1 and HMGB2 results in a normal phenotype. Those results advance our knowledge of regulation of hESC and human neuroectodermal cell differentiation and illustrate the distinct roles of HMGB1 and HMGB2 during early human development.

• MeSH
• apoptóza genetika   MeSH
• buněčná diferenciace * MeSH
• buněčná sebeobnova genetika   MeSH
• buněčné linie MeSH
• buněčný cyklus genetika   MeSH
• buněčný rodokmen genetika   MeSH
• down regulace genetika   MeSH
• histony metabolismus   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• lidské embryonální kmenové buňky cytologie   metabolismus   MeSH
• neurální ploténka cytologie   MeSH
• proliferace buněk genetika   MeSH
• protein HMGB1 metabolismus   MeSH
• protein HMGB2 metabolismus   MeSH
• telomerasa metabolismus   MeSH
• transfekce MeSH
• tvar buňky genetika   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH