Proteomic profiling of the human amniotic stem cell-highly abundant secreted proteins

Amnion-derived stem cells exhibit several significant advantages, including low immunogenicity, anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, and angiogenic properties, which have garnered considerable attention as a potential source for cell therapy. Numerous studies have demonstrated that proteins secreted by...

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Main Authors: Dan He, Yuqiang Cheng, Hongkai Lv, Anqi Geng, Jie Zheng, Lin Dang, Pengfei Li
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author Dan He
Yuqiang Cheng
Hongkai Lv
Anqi Geng
Jie Zheng
Lin Dang
Pengfei Li
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Yuqiang Cheng
Hongkai Lv
Anqi Geng
Jie Zheng
Lin Dang
Pengfei Li
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description Amnion-derived stem cells exhibit several significant advantages, including low immunogenicity, anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, and angiogenic properties, which have garnered considerable attention as a potential source for cell therapy. Numerous studies have demonstrated that proteins secreted by amniotic stem cells play a crucial role in facilitating regenerative processes and reflect the therapeutic benefits across various diseases. Secreted protein products from stem cells offer solutions to challenges in cell therapy, such as improving efficacy during in situ or intravenous administration. These products also hold significant clinical and commercial potential. Nonetheless, the establishment of stringent quality control standards for secreted proteins from both amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs) and amniotic epithelial cells (AECs) continues to pose a significant challenge. In this study, the expression profiles of secreted proteins from AMSCs and AECs were comprehensively analyzed utilizing mass spectrometry-based proteomics. The 71 highly abundant proteins and their potential biological functions were further investigated. Moreover, we identified and confirmed 17 hub proteins. Notably, ANXA2 was observed to enhance the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines in macrophages. These findings may inform quality control measures for secreted protein products derived from amniotic stem cells and provide valuable insights for future research on the functional aspects of the secreted proteome in amniotic stem cells.
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spelling doaj-art-a30e7a25e7f743308408da4e7928ea6c2025-08-20T03:24:39ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592025-06-0113e1944910.7717/peerj.19449Proteomic profiling of the human amniotic stem cell-highly abundant secreted proteinsDan He0Yuqiang Cheng1Hongkai Lv2Anqi Geng3Jie Zheng4Lin Dang5Pengfei Li6Laboratory of Animal Center, Medical Experiment Center, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, ChinaLaboratory of Animal Center, Medical Experiment Center, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, ChinaLaboratory of Animal Center, Medical Experiment Center, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, ChinaResearch & Development Institute, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaDepartment of Encephalopathy, Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, ChinaLaboratory of Animal Center, Medical Experiment Center, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, ChinaLaboratory of Animal Center, Medical Experiment Center, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, ChinaAmnion-derived stem cells exhibit several significant advantages, including low immunogenicity, anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, and angiogenic properties, which have garnered considerable attention as a potential source for cell therapy. Numerous studies have demonstrated that proteins secreted by amniotic stem cells play a crucial role in facilitating regenerative processes and reflect the therapeutic benefits across various diseases. Secreted protein products from stem cells offer solutions to challenges in cell therapy, such as improving efficacy during in situ or intravenous administration. These products also hold significant clinical and commercial potential. Nonetheless, the establishment of stringent quality control standards for secreted proteins from both amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs) and amniotic epithelial cells (AECs) continues to pose a significant challenge. In this study, the expression profiles of secreted proteins from AMSCs and AECs were comprehensively analyzed utilizing mass spectrometry-based proteomics. The 71 highly abundant proteins and their potential biological functions were further investigated. Moreover, we identified and confirmed 17 hub proteins. Notably, ANXA2 was observed to enhance the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines in macrophages. These findings may inform quality control measures for secreted protein products derived from amniotic stem cells and provide valuable insights for future research on the functional aspects of the secreted proteome in amniotic stem cells.https://peerj.com/articles/19449.pdfProteomicsHuman amniotic stem cellHAMSCsHAECsSecreted proteinsANXA2
spellingShingle Dan He
Yuqiang Cheng
Hongkai Lv
Anqi Geng
Jie Zheng
Lin Dang
Pengfei Li
Proteomic profiling of the human amniotic stem cell-highly abundant secreted proteins
PeerJ
Proteomics
Human amniotic stem cell
HAMSCs
HAECs
Secreted proteins
ANXA2
title Proteomic profiling of the human amniotic stem cell-highly abundant secreted proteins
title_full Proteomic profiling of the human amniotic stem cell-highly abundant secreted proteins
title_fullStr Proteomic profiling of the human amniotic stem cell-highly abundant secreted proteins
title_full_unstemmed Proteomic profiling of the human amniotic stem cell-highly abundant secreted proteins
title_short Proteomic profiling of the human amniotic stem cell-highly abundant secreted proteins
title_sort proteomic profiling of the human amniotic stem cell highly abundant secreted proteins
topic Proteomics
Human amniotic stem cell
HAMSCs
HAECs
Secreted proteins
ANXA2
url https://peerj.com/articles/19449.pdf
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