Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2017, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (2): 277-281.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2017.02.022

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Signaling of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell differentiation to myofibroblasts mediated by S1PR1/3

Yang Yuanru1, Zhou Xuan1, Zhang Ruochen1, Li Liying2, Yang Le2   

  1. 1. Grade 2013 Medical Laboratory Animal Science, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069;
    2. Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
  • Received:2016-06-02 Online:2017-03-21 Published:2017-04-17
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by Natural Science Foundation of Beijing (7164237), Beijing Municipal Foundation for the Excellent Talents (2014000020124G156)

Abstract: Objective Aim of this study is to explore the role of RhoA in transforming growth factor β1 (TGFβ1)-induced bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) differentiation to myofibroblast (MF) mediated by sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1/3 (S1PR1/3). Methods Serum-starved primary cultured mouse BMSCs were stimulated by a series dose of TGFβ1. Expression of α-smooth muscle actin (αSMA), procollagen α1(Ⅰ)[Col α1(Ⅰ)] and procollagen α1(Ⅲ)[Col α1(Ⅲ)] was measured by qRT-PCR. Activated RhoA induced by TGFβ1 in BMSCs was determined by Pull-down assay. Results TGFβ1 induced an up-regulation of αSMA, Col α1(Ⅰ) and Col α1(Ⅲ) mRNA levels in BMSCs. TGFβ1 triggered the activation of RhoA, which can be blocked by S1PR1/3 antagonists. RhoA inhibitor C3 Transferase reversed the up-regulation of αSMA, Col α1(Ⅰ) and Col α1(Ⅲ) mRNA expression induced by TGFβ1. Conclusion RhoA is involved in the differentiation of BMSC to MF induced by TGFβ1.

Key words: mouse, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell, sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor, RhoA

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