Immunomodulatory properties of human adult and fetal multipotent mesenchymal stem cells

Pei-Min Chen, Men-Luh Yen, Ko-Jiunn Liu, Huey-Kang Sytwu, B-Linju Yen, Pei-Min Chen, Men-Luh Yen, Ko-Jiunn Liu, Huey-Kang Sytwu, B-Linju Yen

Abstract

In recent years, a large number of studies have contributed to our understanding of the immunomodulatory mechanisms used by multipotent mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Initially isolated from the bone marrow (BM), MSCs have been found in many tissues but the strong immunomodulatory properties are best studied in BM MSCs. The immunomodulatory effects of BM MSCs are wide, extending to T lymphocytes and dendritic cells, and are therapeutically useful for treatment of immune-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease as well as possibly autoimmune diseases. However, BM MSCs are very rare cells and require an invasive procedure for procurement. Recently, MSCs have also been found in fetal-stage embryo-proper and extra-embryonic tissues, and these human fetal MSCs (F-MSCs) have a higher proliferative profile, and are capable of multilineage differentiation as well as exert strong immunomodulatory effects. As such, these F-MSCs can be viewed as alternative sources of MSCs. We review here the current understanding of the mechanisms behind the immunomodulatory properties of BM MSCs and F-MSCs. An increase in our understanding of MSC suppressor mechanisms will offer insights for prevalent clinical use of these versatile adult stem cells in the near future.

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Immunomodulatory effects of F-MSCs on different immune cells. F-MSCs inhibit proliferation, cytokine secretion, and cytotoxic potential of NKs and CTLs. They also impair maturation, cytokine production, and T-cell stimulatory capacity of DCs. Moreover, F-MSCs inhibit the proliferation and cytokine secretion of T cells and promote the expansion of Tregs.

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