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Poor Cell Survival Limits the Beneficial Impact of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation on Acute Kidney Injury

Journal

NEPHRON EXPERIMENTAL NEPHROLOGY
Volume 114, Issue 3, Pages E107-E116

Publisher

KARGER
DOI: 10.1159/000262318

Keywords

Acute kidney injury; Ischemia/reperfusion; Stem cell therapy; Mesenchymal stem cells; Nephron repair; Kidney disease

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  1. University of Cologne
  2. Ernst und Berta Grimmke Foundation
  3. Jurgen Manchot Foundation

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Background: Although renal tubular epithelium has a great capacity for repair it has been suggested that the administration of mesenchymal stem cells may accelerate the recovery following severe ischemic injury. Methods: Here we analyzed the survival rate and organ distribution of transplanted mesenchymal stem cells as well as their contribution to kidney regeneration after ischemic renal injury using functional tests, histological examination as well as quantitative real-time PCR. Results: Intravenously injected stem cells were mainly trapped in lungs and liver. One hour after injection, less than 1% of the injected stem cells could be detected in the injured kidneys. These cells disappeared within the first few days and did not replace renal epithelial cells precluding substantial transdifferentiation. To clarify whether reinforced stem cell delivery might promote sustained survival or conversion to tubular epithelia, stem cells were directly injected into the injured kidneys. Although these grafted cells also did not show sustained survival or contribute to structural renal repair, stem cell injection was associated with a significant but transient initial decrease in serum creatinine. Conclusion: These data suggest that mesenchymal stem cells do not significantly contribute to epithelial renewal after ischemic injury, promoting the idea that the major impact of cell-based therapy for acute kidney injury may result from paracrine or endocrine effects unrelated to stem cell transdifferentiation. Copyright (C) 2009 S. Karger AG, Basel

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