Heparan sulfate proteoglycan-mediated internalization of extracellular vesicles ameliorates liver fibrosis by targeting hepatic stellate cells

Accumulating evidence shows that stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) have shown great promise for tissue regeneration and are considered an alternative to cell-based therapy. However, the mechanisms by which EVs induce tissue repair have not been well demonstrated. Previous work indicates...

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Main Authors: Rongrong Li, Chen Wang, Manqian Zhou, Yue Liu, Shang Chen, Zihan Chai, Haoyan Huang, Kaiyue Zhang, Zhibo Han, Guoqiang Hua, Nadia Benkirane-Jessel, Zhong-Chao Han, Zongjin Li
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author Rongrong Li
Chen Wang
Manqian Zhou
Yue Liu
Shang Chen
Zihan Chai
Haoyan Huang
Kaiyue Zhang
Zhibo Han
Guoqiang Hua
Nadia Benkirane-Jessel
Zhong-Chao Han
Zongjin Li
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Chen Wang
Manqian Zhou
Yue Liu
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Zihan Chai
Haoyan Huang
Kaiyue Zhang
Zhibo Han
Guoqiang Hua
Nadia Benkirane-Jessel
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description Accumulating evidence shows that stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) have shown great promise for tissue regeneration and are considered an alternative to cell-based therapy. However, the mechanisms by which EVs induce tissue repair have not been well demonstrated. Previous work indicates that activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) may contribute to the progression of liver fibrosis. Here, we investigate the therapeutic potential of EVs derived from human placental mesenchymal stem cells (hP-MSCs) for the treatment of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver injury. Our data revealed that EVs derived from hP-MSCs effectively ameliorate liver injury by attenuating inflammation and fibrosis. Further data revealed that heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPGs) on the surface of HSCs mediate the internalization of EVs. Furthermore, EVs could inhibit the epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) process in HSCs through the downregulated TGF-β/Smad pathway, which was mediated by miR-744-5p in EVs. Meanwhile, glycosaminoglycans on the surface of EVs play a crucial anti-inflammatory role. In conclusion, our results provide evidence that hP-MSC-derived EVs promote the recovery of liver injury by targeting HSPGs on HSCs and inhibiting liver inflammation through glycosaminoglycans from EVs. These findings may provide a novel theoretical basis for the treatment of liver fibrosis based on EVs.
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spelling doaj-art-e8c92151beb4473085c837ac8cf3c0cd2025-08-20T02:02:58ZengElsevierExtracellular Vesicle2773-04172022-12-01110001810.1016/j.vesic.2022.100018Heparan sulfate proteoglycan-mediated internalization of extracellular vesicles ameliorates liver fibrosis by targeting hepatic stellate cellsRongrong Li0Chen Wang1Manqian Zhou2Yue Liu3Shang Chen4Zihan Chai5Haoyan Huang6Kaiyue Zhang7Zhibo Han8Guoqiang Hua9Nadia Benkirane-Jessel10Zhong-Chao Han11Zongjin Li12Nankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin 300071, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Human Development and Reproductive Regulation, Tianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tianjin 300052, China; The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, Nankai University, College of Life Sciences, Tianjin 300071, ChinaNankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin 300071, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Human Development and Reproductive Regulation, Tianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tianjin 300052, China; The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, Nankai University, College of Life Sciences, Tianjin 300071, ChinaDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University, Tianjin 300120, ChinaNankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin 300071, ChinaNankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin 300071, ChinaNankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin 300071, ChinaNankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin 300071, ChinaNankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin 300071, ChinaJiangxi Engineering Research Center for Stem Cells, Shangrao 334109, Jiangxi, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Engineering Technologies for Cell Pharmaceuticals, National Engineering Research Center of Cell Products, AmCellGene Co., Ltd., Tianjin 300457, China; Beijing Engineering Laboratory of Perinatal Stem Cells, Beijing Institute of Health and Stem Cells, Health & Biotech Co., Beijing 100176, ChinaINSERM (French Institute of Health and Medical Research), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine (RNM), FMTS, Strasbourg, France; Université de Strasbourg, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Strasbourg, FranceINSERM (French Institute of Health and Medical Research), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine (RNM), FMTS, Strasbourg, France; Université de Strasbourg, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Strasbourg, FranceJiangxi Engineering Research Center for Stem Cells, Shangrao 334109, Jiangxi, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Engineering Technologies for Cell Pharmaceuticals, National Engineering Research Center of Cell Products, AmCellGene Co., Ltd., Tianjin 300457, China; Beijing Engineering Laboratory of Perinatal Stem Cells, Beijing Institute of Health and Stem Cells, Health & Biotech Co., Beijing 100176, ChinaNankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin 300071, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Human Development and Reproductive Regulation, Tianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tianjin 300052, China; The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, Nankai University, College of Life Sciences, Tianjin 300071, China; State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China; Correspondence to: Nankai University, 94 Weijin Road, Tianjin, China.Accumulating evidence shows that stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) have shown great promise for tissue regeneration and are considered an alternative to cell-based therapy. However, the mechanisms by which EVs induce tissue repair have not been well demonstrated. Previous work indicates that activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) may contribute to the progression of liver fibrosis. Here, we investigate the therapeutic potential of EVs derived from human placental mesenchymal stem cells (hP-MSCs) for the treatment of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver injury. Our data revealed that EVs derived from hP-MSCs effectively ameliorate liver injury by attenuating inflammation and fibrosis. Further data revealed that heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPGs) on the surface of HSCs mediate the internalization of EVs. Furthermore, EVs could inhibit the epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) process in HSCs through the downregulated TGF-β/Smad pathway, which was mediated by miR-744-5p in EVs. Meanwhile, glycosaminoglycans on the surface of EVs play a crucial anti-inflammatory role. In conclusion, our results provide evidence that hP-MSC-derived EVs promote the recovery of liver injury by targeting HSPGs on HSCs and inhibiting liver inflammation through glycosaminoglycans from EVs. These findings may provide a novel theoretical basis for the treatment of liver fibrosis based on EVs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773041722000130Extracellular vesiclesLiver fibrosisHepatic stellate cellHeparan sulfate proteoglycansGlycosaminoglycans
spellingShingle Rongrong Li
Chen Wang
Manqian Zhou
Yue Liu
Shang Chen
Zihan Chai
Haoyan Huang
Kaiyue Zhang
Zhibo Han
Guoqiang Hua
Nadia Benkirane-Jessel
Zhong-Chao Han
Zongjin Li
Heparan sulfate proteoglycan-mediated internalization of extracellular vesicles ameliorates liver fibrosis by targeting hepatic stellate cells
Extracellular Vesicle
Extracellular vesicles
Liver fibrosis
Hepatic stellate cell
Heparan sulfate proteoglycans
Glycosaminoglycans
title Heparan sulfate proteoglycan-mediated internalization of extracellular vesicles ameliorates liver fibrosis by targeting hepatic stellate cells
title_full Heparan sulfate proteoglycan-mediated internalization of extracellular vesicles ameliorates liver fibrosis by targeting hepatic stellate cells
title_fullStr Heparan sulfate proteoglycan-mediated internalization of extracellular vesicles ameliorates liver fibrosis by targeting hepatic stellate cells
title_full_unstemmed Heparan sulfate proteoglycan-mediated internalization of extracellular vesicles ameliorates liver fibrosis by targeting hepatic stellate cells
title_short Heparan sulfate proteoglycan-mediated internalization of extracellular vesicles ameliorates liver fibrosis by targeting hepatic stellate cells
title_sort heparan sulfate proteoglycan mediated internalization of extracellular vesicles ameliorates liver fibrosis by targeting hepatic stellate cells
topic Extracellular vesicles
Liver fibrosis
Hepatic stellate cell
Heparan sulfate proteoglycans
Glycosaminoglycans
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773041722000130
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