Journal
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
Volume 10, Issue 7, Pages -Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202001948
Keywords
biomaterials; cell therapy; hydrogels; mesenchymal stromal cell; secretome
Funding
- National Institutes of Health, United States [R01DE016523]
- Department of Education Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (DoEd GAANN) fellowship
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This study reviews the role of hydrogels in modulating the MSC microenvironment, including influencing MSC secretion through cell-matrix and cell-cell interactions, and improving and directing the MSC secretory profile through biochemical cues. The authors suggest future research should focus on understanding how microenvironmental cues impact the MSC secretome and designing the next generation of biomaterials for improved clinical translation outcomes.
The therapeutic benefits of exogenously delivered mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) have been largely attributed to their secretory properties. However, clinical translation of MSC-based therapies is hindered due to loss of MSC regenerative properties during large-scale expansion and low survival/retention post-delivery. These limitations might be overcome by designing hydrogel culture platforms to modulate the MSC microenvironment. Hydrogel systems could be engineered to i) promote MSC proliferation and maintain regenerative properties (i.e., stemness and secretion) during ex vivo expansion, ii) improve MSC survival, retention, and engraftment in vivo, and/or iii) direct the MSC secretory profile using tailored biochemical and biophysical cues. Herein, it is reviewed how hydrogel material properties (i.e., matrix modulus, viscoelasticity, dimensionality, cell adhesion, and porosity) influence MSC secretion, mediated through cell-matrix and cell-cell interactions. In addition, it is highlighted how biochemical cues (i.e., small molecules, peptides, and proteins) can improve and direct the MSC secretory profile. Last, the authors' perspective is provided on future work toward the understanding of how microenvironmental cues influence the MSC secretome, and designing the next generation of biomaterials, with optimized biophysical and biochemical cues, to direct the MSC secretory profile for improved clinical translation outcomes.
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