Utilisée depuis plus d'un siècle en chirurgie esthétique, la greffe autologue de tissu adipeux, ou lipofilling, est une technique sûre permettant le comblement des tissus mous. Cependant, bien que la technique ait connue de nettes améliorations au cours du temps, les chirurgiens font toujours face à une résorption du greffon qui oblige dans la majorité des cas à planifier plusieurs autres interventions afin que le résultat esthétique soit en adéquation avec les attentes du patient. Le procédé MICROFILL® a été développé dans le but d'augmenter le taux de prise de greffe en favorisant la survie cellulaire au sein du greffon. Cette dernière est optimisée par : un prélèvement et une réinjection de lobules adipeux de petite taille permettant de diminuer l'ischémie et la mauvaise nutrition des cellules - une élimination des éléments délétères (anesthésiques, cytokines inflammatoires) par un protocole de lavages et centrifugations non traumatique. D'autre part, au cours de ces dernières années, le tissu adipeux s'est révélé posséder un pouvoir thérapeutique plus important par l'hébergement de cellules souches mésenchymateuses au fort potentiel. Ces cellules sont présentes en grande quantité et facilement accessibles à partir d'une simple lipoaspiration. Cependant, la lipoaspiration implique bien souvent l'usage d'un anesthésique local et d'un vasoconstricteur qui peuvent nuire aux cellules. Nos études ont en effet montré que la lidocaïne, un anesthésique couramment utilisé, est cytotoxique pour les cellules souches du tissu adipeux, ayant pour effets l'inhibition de la prolifération cellulaire (arrêt du cycle cellulaire en phase G0-G1) et la nécrose des cellules. En revanche, une manipulation appropriée du tissu adipeux, se rapprochant du protocole MICROFILL®, permet de diminuer la mortalité cellulaire. L'effet délétère de la lidocaïne semble lié à l'apparition d'une vacuolisation cytoplasmique dont la nature est à ce jour non élucidée. De plus, la lidocaïne induit également un processus d'autophagie, dont les mécanismes moléculaires d'induction sont eux aussi inconnus et dont la finalité physiologique serait le maintien en vie de la cellule malgré le stress provoqué. Les conclusions de ces études mènent à certaines recommandations à suivre quant à l'usage de la lidocaïne en vue de la réinjection extemporanée de cellules souches adipeuses chez un patient. Aussi, dans le but de traiter les tendinopathies équines, ces études ont permis d'optimiser le protocole de prélèvement du tissu adipeux chez le cheval ainsi que le protocole d'extraction des cellules souches du tissu adipeux. Cette thèse a finalement permis de développer un kit à usage vétérinaire permettant de traiter les tendinopathies équines. Ce nouveau procédé de thérapie cellulaire a été testé chez des chevaux et s'est avéré très prometteur, permettant la régénération de la structure tendineuse et un retour au travail rapide des chevaux. / Despite the dark side of obesity in the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases, adipose tissue has been shown to be a good therapeutic tool. First, autologous fat grafting, also named lipofilling, has been used for over a century and represents a safe technique for soft tissue filling. However, although the technique has seen marked improvements over time, surgeons are still facing graft resorption that often requires overcorrection of the treated area or other interventions so that the aesthetic result is in line with expectations of the patient. Thus, MICROFILL® process has been developed in order to increase the rate of engraftment by promoting cell survival within the graft. The latter is enhanced by: - sampling and reinjection of small fat lobules in order to reduce ischemia and poor nutrition of the cells- elimination of deleterious elements (anesthetics, inflammatory cytokines) by a non-traumatic protocol involving soft centrifugations and washings. Furthermore, in recent years, adipose tissue has been found to have a greater therapeutic power by hosting mesenchymal stem cells with great potential. These adipose stem cells (ASCs) are present in large quantities and can be easily obtained from a simple liposuction. However, liposuction procedure often involves the use of a local anesthetic and a vasoconstrictor that can harm cells. Our studies have shown that lidocaine, an anesthetic commonly used, exerts cytotoxic effects on adipose stem cells, inhibiting cell proliferation (cell cycle arrest in G0-G1 phase) and inducing necrosis. Nonetheless, appropriate handling of adipose tissue, quite similarly to MICROFILL® protocol, reduces cell death. The deleterious effects of lidocaine appear to be related to the occurrence of cytoplasmic vacuolization whose nature is so far unclear. In addition, lidocaine also induces a process of autophagy, including molecular mechanisms of induction also unknown and whose physiological purpose could be cell survival despite the stress. The findings of these studies lead to some recommendations to follow regarding the use of lidocaine for the extemporaneous reinjection of ASCs in a patient. Also, in order to treat equine tendinopathy, these studies have been used to optimize adipose tissue harvest by liposuction on horses and the protocol of extraction of ASCs.Finally, this thesis has allowed developing a kit for veterinary use to treat equine tendinopathy. This new method of cell therapy has been tested in horses and has shown very promising results for tendon regeneration, knowing that treated horses could rapidly return to work.

Durant la dernière décennie, la problématique de santé liée aux perturbateurs endocriniens (PE) s’est étendue à la toxicité des mélanges. L’objectif de ce travail était de définir les conséquences d’une exposition continue à des cocktails des PE, à des doses faibles et définies comme «non nocives » par les autorités réglementaires. Des mélanges associant la génistéine, la vinclozoline, et le Bisphénol A, ont fait l’objet d’étude intégrative et multi-générationnelle chez le rat qui prend en compte le comportement maternel, le comportement alimentaire et le développement. Nos résultats montrent que ces mélanges peuvent: a) diminuer le comportement maternel, b) modifier les préférences gustatives (sucré, salé), c) affecter le développement dès la période utérine (malformations) jusqu’à l’âge adulte (surpoids), d) perturber le bilan métabolique (femelles) et l’expression par la glande salivaire de gènes codant des protéines impliquées dans la gustation, d’engendrer des effets épigénétiques sur sur la génération F2 non exposée. L’étude in vitro confirme que la Génistéine et/ou la Vinclozoline, introduites durant l’induction de la différenciation adipocytaire affectent le développement des 3T3-L1et leur activité endocrine (leptine; triglycérides), et révèle que la Vinclozoline potentialise l’effet anti-adipogénique de la Génistéine.En conclusion, ce travail montre qu’une exposition à des mélanges de PE peut altérer le comportement et le développement, et prédisposer l’organisme à développer des maladies métaboliques telles que le diabète et l’obésité, mais que les propriétés hormonales de chaque composant ne sont pas prédictives des effets cocktails / During the last decade, the issue of health-related endocrine disruptors (ED) has been extended to the toxicity of mixtures. The objective of this study was to define the effects of lifelong exposure to ED mixtures, at low doses defined as "non-harmful" by the authorities. In this aim, the effects of mixtures combining genistein, vinclozolin and bisphenol A, have been investigated in the rat by using an integrative and multi-generational experimental approach which takes into account maternal behavior, feeding behavior and development. Our results show that these mixtures could: a) reduce maternal behavior, b) change taste preferences (sweet, salty), c) affect the development from the in utero period (birth defects) up to adulthood (body overweight) d) disrupt the metabolic balance (females) and the salivary gland expression of genes encoding proteins involved in gustation, and e) generate epigenetic effects on the unexposed F2 generation.An in vitro study confirms that Genistein and / or Vinclozolin, introduced at the step of the induction of adipocyte differentiation affect the development and endocrine activity (leptin, triglycerides) of 3T3-L1 cells and reveals that Vinclozolin potentiates the anti-adipogenic effect of Genistein. To conclude, this study shows that exposure to PE mixtures could affect behavior and development, and could predispose the body to develop metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity, but the own hormonal properties of component could not be used to predict the cocktails toxicity

Le rat Lou/C, issu de la souche Wistar, reste maigre tout au long de sa vie. Le but de ce travail était de caractériser la balance énergétique du rat Lou/C et d’établir quel(s) étai(en)t le(s) tissu(s) thermogène(s) impliqué(s) dans la dissipation de l’énergie alimentaire ingérée en excès. Si la quantité d’énergie ingérée, rapportée par unité de masse corporelle, n’était pas différente entre les deux souches de rats, la dépense énergétique du Lou/C était supérieure au repos, suite à un repas et lors de l’exercice physique. Le rat Lou/C montrait également une hyperactivité locomotrice spontanée volontaire bien supérieure à celle du Wistar. De façon inattendue, le tissu adipeux brun (BAT) des Lou/C était peu actif, comme l'ont montré des approches fonctionnelles in vivo, biochimiques in vitro ou moléculaires. L'absence d'activation du BAT du rat Lou/C n’était pas liée à une déficience du tissu puisqu’il était aisément activable par une exposition prolongée au froid. La forte activité physique spontanée du Lou/C ne s’accompagnait pas de l’activation de processus thermogènes particuliers des mitochondries isolées de BAT ou de muscle squelettique. En revanche, nous avons mis en évidence un mécanisme potentiel de découplage des oxydations phosphorylantes mitochondriales dans le foie des Lou/C. Contre toute attente, le rat Lou/C disposait de capacités de synthèse des acides gras équivalentes à celles du Wistar dans le foie et supérieures dans le tissu adipeux blanc avec de fortes capacités d’oxydation de ces substrats dans ces tissus, suggérant un possible cycle futile entre la synthèse des acides gras et leur oxydation dans le foie et le tissu adipeux blanc. Le rat Lou/C représente donc un modèle original de régulation de la balance énergétique qui n’est pas basé sur l’activité thermogène du BAT. Le muscle squelettique, le foie et le tissu adipeux blanc du Lou/C pourraient participer à un métabolisme actif des lipides et contribuer à la dissipation accrue de l’énergie ingérée en excès. / Lou/C rat, an inbred strain of Wistar origin, remains lean throughout life. Our study aimed to characterize the energy balance of Lou/C rats and determine the tissue(s) that could be implicated in the dissipation of excess energy intake. Food intake, expressed per unit body mass, was not different between the two strains of rats but resting metabolic rate, diet-induced thermogenesis and exercise-associated energy expenditure were higher in the Lou/C strain. Moreover, the spontaneous activity of Lou/C rats was amazingly higher than that of Wistar rats. Unexpectedly, the thermogenic brown adipose tissue (BAT) of Lou/C rats was not over-stimulated as demonstrated by functional in vivo, biochemical in vitro or molecular approaches. Nevertheless, Lou/C BAT was not deficient as it could easily be stimulated by prolonged cold exposure. The high spontaneous activity of Lou/C rats was not correlated with an activation of specific thermogenic processes in isolated mitochondria of BAT or skeletal muscle. However, oxidation and phosphorylation were partly uncoupled in liver mitochondria of Lou/C rats. Unexpectedly, Lou/C rats displayed similar capacities for fatty acid synthesis in liver but higher capacities in white adipose tissue than Wistar rats, in association with high capacities for oxidation of these substrates in these tissues. These results suggested a possible mechanism of futile cycling between fatty acid synthesis and oxidation in liver and white adipose tissue. Lou/C rats therefore represent an original model of regulation of energy balance that is not based on the thermogenic activity of BAT. Skeletal muscle, liver and white adipose tissue of Lou/C rats could contribute to a higher lipid metabolism and the dissipation of excess energy intake.

Os procedimentos para uso clínico de células-tronco derivadas de tecido adiposo (CT-TA) exigem grandes quantidades de células, por isso, em geral os protocolos envolvem a expansão e cultura celular in vitro. No entanto, as metodologias utilizadas rotineiramente para o cultivo de CT-TA envolvem a utilização de componentes xenobióticos, como a colagenase e o soro fetal bovino (SFB), que representam riscos potencias de reações imunológicas e transmissão de doenças infecciosas. Sendo assim, pretendeu-se no presente estudo analisar diferentes parâmetros metodológicos para isolamento e expansão de CT-TA, na ausência de componentes xenobióticos. Para tanto, as células-tronco foram isoladas por digestão enzimática ou dissociação mecânica e submetidas à expansão na presença de SFB ou lisado de plaquetas humano (LP). Os resultados mostraram que a metodologia de dissociação mecânica representa uma alternativa viável e eficiente para cultivo de CT-TA, e que o emprego de LP como suplemento para o meio de cultura aumentou de forma significativa a proliferação celular. Em função desses resultados, pode-se concluir que é possível a implementação de técnicas de isolamento e expansão de CT-TA, prescindindo-se de componentes xenobióticos. / The procedures for the clinical use of adipose-derived stem cells (ASC) require large amounts of cells, so in general protocols involve culture and cell expansion in vitro.However, the methods routinely used for the culture of ASC involves the use of xenobiotic components, such as collagenase and fetal bovine serum (FBS), that may representing potential risk of immunological reactions and the risk of transmission of infectious diseases. Thus, it was intended in this study to analyze different methodological parameters for the isolation and expansion of ASC in the absence of xenobiotic components. For this, stem cells were isolated by enzymatic digestion and mechanical dissociation and were submitted to expansion in the presence of FBS or human platelet lysate (PL). The results showed that the mechanical dissociation method represents an effective alternative to growing ASC, and that the use of PL as a supplement to the culture medium significantly increased cellular proliferation. In view of these results, we can conclude that it is possible to implement techniques for isolation and expansion of ASC, dispensing xenobiotic components.

A hipercolesterolemia familiar (HF) é uma doença causada por um grupo de alterações genéticas que resultam em altas concentrações de colesterol no sangue e aumento na prevalência de aterosclerose subclínica e risco de eventos coronarianos precoces. Apesar da importância do colesterol como fator causal da aterosclerose na HF, o curso desta última é variável e influenciado por outros fatores de risco. A gordura pericárdica é um compartimento da gordura visceral e está associada à presença de aterosclerose coronária subclínica em populações sem HF. Este estudo avaliou a associação da gordura pericárdica com a presença e extensão da aterosclerose coronária subclínica em pacientes com HF. Noventa e sete pacientes com HF diagnosticada por critérios clínicos, confirmada geneticamente em 67% dos casos, foram submetidos a angiotomografia de coronárias e determinação do escore de cálcio (CAC). Foram analisadas a presença de placas, de estenose luminal > 50%, de CAC > 0 e do percentil de CAC > 75. Para se quantificar a extensão e gravidade da aterosclerose coronária subclínica foram avaliados de forma contínua a CAC, o Segment-Involvement Score (SIS) e o Segment-Stenosis Score (SSS). O volume de gordura pericárdica foi aferido por método semiautomático e dividido em dois compartimentos: gordura epicárdica (localizada dentre do saco pericárdico) e mediastinal (localizada fora do pericárdio). Para avaliar a associação dos volumes de gordura pericárdica com a aterosclerose subclínica foram ajustados modelos de regressão logística e linear. Os pacientes tinham idade média de 45 (±13) anos, com predomínio do sexo feminino. Foi encontrada presença de placas coronarianas e de CAC em 47,4% e 45,4% dos pacientes, respectivamente. Idade, colesterol total, LDL-C, HDL-C, apolipoproteína A-I, apolipoproteína B, presença de xantomas de tendão de Aquiles e clearance de creatinina foram associados a aterosclerose coronária subclínica na análise univariada. Os volumes de gordura pericárdica se associaram à presença de síndrome metabólica, hipertensão arterial, idade, IMC, a circunferência abdominal, o colesterol não-HDL, triglicerídeos e glicemia de jejum. Na análise multivariada em modelos ajustados para idade, sexo, tabagismo, HDL-C, LDL-C, circunferência abdominal, síndrome metabólica e uso prévio de estatinas, a gordura epicárdica foi associada independentemente com o percentil de CAC > 75 e foi diretamente proporcional a intensidade da CAC, SSS e SIS. Em conclusão, a gordura epicárdica associou-se independentemente à maior extensão e gravidade de aterosclerose coronária subclínica em pacientes com HF / Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a disease caused by a group of genetic mutations resulting in high blood cholesterol and elevated prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis and early coronary events. Although high cholesterol is the driving cause of atherosclerosis in FH, the course of the latter is variable and is affected by other risk factors. Pericardial fat (PF) is a visceral fat compartment that is associated to the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis in non-FH populations. The present study sought to determine the association of PF with the presence and extent of subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in FH subjects. Ninety-seven patients with clinical diagnosis of FH, genetically confirmed in 67%, were submitted to coronary tomography angiography and coronary artery calcium (CAC) quantification. The presence of plaques, luminal stenosis > 50%, CAC > 0, CAC percentile above 75 were evaluated. In order to evaluate the extent and severity of subclinical atherosclerosis, the CAC scores, Segment-Involvement Score (SIS) and Segment-Stenosis Score (SSS) were also measured. Pericardial fat volumes were measured by semi automated method and divided in two compartments: epicardial fat (located inside the pericardial sac) and mediastinal fat (located outside pericardial sac). Logistic regression and linear models tested the association of PF volumes with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis. Patients were predominantly female, with mean age of 45 (± 13) years. Coronary plaques and CAC were found respectively in 47.4% and 45.4% of patients. Age, total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, apolipoproteins A-I and B, the presence of Achilles xanthomas and creatinine clearance were associated with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in univariate analysis. PF volumes were associated with the presence of metabolic syndrome, hypertension age, BMI, abdominal circumference non-HDL-cholesterol triglycerides and fasting glucose. On multivariate analysis in models adjusted for age, sex, smoking, HDL-C, LDL-C, abdominal circumference, metabolic syndrome and previous statin use epicardial fat was independently associated with CAC > 75th percentile, and was directly proportional to the intensity of CAC, SSS and SIS. In conclusion, epicardial fat was independently associated with a greater extension and severity of subclinical atherosclerosis in FH patients

O desenvolvimento gradual e recente de uma epidemia mundial de obesidade alavancou sobremaneira o estudo dessa condição e de suas comorbidades metabólicas. No âmbito fisiopatológico, múltiplos estudos demonstraram a expressão aumentada de mediadores inflamatórios no tecido adiposo de animais e humanos obesos, o acúmulo local de macrófagos, e um papel central da inflamação no desequilíbrio da homeostase metabólica local e sistêmica na obesidade. A definição de um papel ativo dos macrófagos, e portanto da imunidade inata, na rede inflamatória do tecido adiposo, evocou a hipótese de que, similarmente a outras condições inflamatórias crônicas como a aterosclerose, a obesidade também contaria com a importante participação de elementos da imunidade adaptativa, como as células T e suas citocinas, em sua fisiopatologia. Com base nessas considerações, os objetivos principais desse estudo foram: 1) avaliar a presença das células T e o papel do interferon-gama (IFNy), clássica citocina T-helper 1 (ou Th1), na inflamação do tecido adiposo; e 2) estudar mecanismos de acúmulo das células T no tecido adiposo na obesidade, particularmente a participação do receptor CXCR3 nesse processo. Experimentos de citometria de fluxo mostraram que o tecido adiposo visceral de camundongos C57BL/6 obesos após consumo de dieta rica em gorduras apresentou maior número de macrófagos e também de células T, CD4+ e CD8+, em comparação a controles que receberam dieta pobre em gorduras. A expressão de I-Ab, marcador do complexo de histocompatibilidade principal classe II (MHC II) murino, também foi maior no tecido adiposo dos animais obesos, sugerindo a presença local da atividade de apresentação de antígeno com consequente ativação das células T. Quando estimuladas in vitro, células T derivadas do tecido adiposo de camundongos obesos produziram mais IFNy do que aquelas isoladas de controles, novamente sugerindo a ativação dessas células em um contexto de obesidade. Na análise das possíveis funções do IFNy no tecido adiposo, a estimulação da linhagem de células 3T3-L1 diferenciadas em adipócitos com IFNy recombinante resultou na produção aumentada de quimiocinas de macrófagos, como a proteína quimiotática de monócito (MCP-1), e de quimiocinas de células T, como a proteína 10 induzida por IFNy (IP-10) e monocina induzida por IFNy (MIG). A estimulação de adipócitos com o sobrenadante de células Th1 cultivadas in vitro, com abundante concentração de IFNy, também levou à produção aumentada de IP-10. Em análise mais ampla, através de microarray, dos possíveis efeitos do IFNy na expressão gênica de adipócitos, o tratamento dessas células com 100 U/ml de IFNy resultou na expressão aumentada de diversas quimiocinas e seus receptores em comparação ao grupo tratado com placebo. Similarmente à estimulação de células isoladas com IFNy, a incubação de tecido adiposo ex vivo de camundongos com essa citocina também resultou em secreção aumentada de IP-10, MIG e fator de necrose tumoral alfa (TNFy). A investigação do papel do IFNy na inflamação do tecido adiposo in vivo envolveu camundongos com deficiência de IFNy e controles, ambos os grupos submetidos a dieta rica em gorduras (obesos) ou pobre em gorduras (não obesos). Camundongos obesos deficientes em IFNy apresentaram expressão reduzida de mRNA de genes inflamatórios como TNFalfa e MCP-1 no tecido adiposo; acúmulo local reduzido de macrófagos; e melhor tolerância à glicose em comparação aos controles sob mesma dieta. Animais com deficiência de apolipoproteína E (ApoE) e também do receptor de IFNy também apresentaram em seu tecido adiposo a expressão reduzida de mRNA de genes inflamatórios, particularmente relacionados às células T, como IP-10, MIG, e o receptor CXCR3, em comparação aos controles com deficiência única de ApoE. Resultados in vitro e in vivo sugerem conjuntamente um importante papel do IFNy, e portanto, das células T e da imunidade adaptativa, na rede inflamatória do tecido adiposo na obesidade, com consequente impacto metabólico sistêmico. A presença de células T ativadas no tecido adiposo e seu acúmulo diferencial na obesidade motivaram também a pesquisa de potenciais mecanismos quimiotáticos reguladores desse processo. CXCR3, receptor das quimiocinas de células T, IP-10, MIG e quimiocina alfa de células T IFNy-induzida (I-TAC), é expresso preferencialmente em células T ativadas, e detém papel central na migração dessas células em outras condições inflamatórias crônicas, como a aterosclerose. Em camundongos com deficiência de CXCR3 e que receberam dieta rica em gorduras por 8 ou 16 semanas, o tecido adiposo apresentou significativamente menos células T, incluindo as células CD4+ e CD8+, em comparação a controles submetidos a mesma dieta. Os números similares de células T e outras populações de leucócitos no baço e sangue periférico dos animais deficientes em CXCR3 e controles fortalecem o conceito de um efeito do CXCR3 sobre o acúmulo de células T no tecido adiposo, independentemente do número de células circulantes e periféricas. Os camundongos deficientes em CXCR3 apresentaram também maior tolerância à glicose e expressão reduzida de mRNA de mediadores inflamatórios em seu tecido adiposo em comparação aos controles após 8 semanas de dieta rica em gorduras. No entanto, a diferença na tolerância à glicose entre os dois grupos tornou-se não significativa após 16 semanas de dieta gordurosa, coincidindo com redução substancial na expressão de mRNA de mediadores anti-inflamatórios (como interleucina-10 [IL-10] e Arginase 1), e número reduzido de células T regulatórias no tecido adiposo de camundongo s deficientes em CXCR3 em relação a controles. Esses resultados sugerem que o CXCR3 é capaz de regular o acúmulo de células T de diferentes subtipos, com perfil proinflamatório ou anti-inflamatório. Em conclusão, nossos resultados revelam um importante papel da citocina Th1 IFNy na rede inflamatória do tecido adiposo na obesidade em camundongos, sugerindo a participação fundamental das células T e portanto, da imunidade adaptativa nesse cenário. Além disso, o receptor CXCR3 contribui significativamente para o acúmulo das células T, incluindo as células T regulatórias, no tecido adiposo desses animais / The gradual and recent development of a worldwide epidemic of obesity greatly leveraged the study of this condition and its metabolic comorbidities. In the pathophysiologic context, multiple studies have demonstrated increased expression of inflammatory mediators in adipose tissue of obese animals and humans, the local macrophage accumulation, and a central role of inflammation in the imbalance of local or systemic metabolic homeostasis in obesity. The concept of an active role of macrophages and thus of innate immunity in the inflammatory network of adipose tissue, suggested the hypothesis that, similar to other chronic inflammatory conditions such as atherosclerosis, obesity also count on the participation of important elements of adaptive immunity such as T cells and their cytokines in its pathophysiology. Based on these considerations, the main objectives of this study were: 1) to evaluate the presence of T cells and the role of interferon-gamma (IFNy), classic T-helper 1 (Th1) cytokine, in adipose tissue inflammation, and 2) to study mechanisms of T cell accumulation in adipose tissue in the context of obesity, particularly the involvement of CXCR3 receptor in this process. Flow cytometry experiments showed that the visceral fat tissue of C57BL/6 obese mice fed a high fat diet showed a greater number of macrophages and also T cells, including CD4+ and CD8+ cells, compared to controls fed a low-fat diet. The expression of I-Ab, murine marker of class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC II), was also higher in adipose tissue of obese animals, suggesting the presence of local antigen presentation and consequent T cell activation. When stimulated in vitro, T cells derived from adipose tissue of obese mice produced more IFNy than those isolated from controls, again suggesting the activation of these cells in the context of obesity. In the analysis of possible functions of IFNy in adipose tissue, stimulation of 3T3 -L1 cells differentiated into adipocytes with recombinant IFNy resulted in enhanced production of macrophage chemokines, such as monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) and T-cell chemokines, such as interferon gamma-induced protein 10 (IP-10) and monokine induced by gamma interferon (MIG). The stimulation of adipocytes with the supernatant of in vitro cultured Th1 cells, with abundant levels of IFNy, has also led to increased IP-10 production. In a broader analysis, by microarray, of the possible effects of IFNy on adipocyte gene expression, treatment of these cells with 100 U/ml of IFNy resulted in increased expression of chemokines and their receptors in comparison to the placebo group. Similarly to the stimulation of isolated cells with IFNy, incubation of ex vivo adipose tissue with this cytokine also resulted in increased IP-10, MIG and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) secretion

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Background: The beneficial impact of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) on both acute and chronic liver diseases has been confirmed, although the molecular mechanisms behind it remain elusive. We aim to identify factors secreted by undifferentiated and hepatocytic differentiated MSC in vitro in order to delineate liver repair pathways potentially targeted by MSC. Methods: Secreted factors were determined by protein arrays and related pathways identified by biomathematical analyses. Results: MSC from adipose tissue and bone marrow expressed a similar pattern of surface markers. After hepatocytic differentiation, CD54 (intercellular adhesion molecule 1, ICAM-1) increased and CD166 (activated leukocyte cell adhesion molecule, ALCAM) decreased. MSC secreted different factors before and after differentiation. These comprised cytokines involved in innate immunity and growth factors regulating liver regeneration. Pathway analysis revealed cytokine-cytokine receptor interactions, chemokine signalling pathways, the complement and coagulation cascades as well as the Januskinase-signal transducers and activators of transcription (JAK-STAT) and nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor (NOD-like receptor) signalling pathways as relevant networks. Relationships to transforming growth factor beta(TGF-beta) and hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF1-alpha) signalling seemed also relevant. Conclusion: MSC secreted proteins, which differed depending on cell source and degree of differentiation. The factors might address inflammatory and growth factor pathways as well as chemo-attraction and innate immunity. Since these are prone to dysregulation in most liver diseases, MSC release hepatotropic factors, potentially supporting liver regeneration.

Adipose tissue as an active endocrine organ is explored in a number of processes associated with metabolic disorders. This work is aimed on studying the effect of endoscopically implantable weight-reducing device - duodeno-jejunal bypass liner - on subclinical inflammation of adipose tissue in obese patients, which contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Specifically, for patients implanted with duodeno- jejunal bypass liner we determined anthropometric, biochemical and hormonal characteristics, and mRNA expression of subcutaneous adipose tissue proinflammatory (TNF-α, leptin, CCL- 2, CX3CL1, CD40, CD80, CD86, CD206, CD163 and IL-6) and anti-inflammatory genes (Adiponektin, IL-10) before, one month and ten months after the intervention. The implantation of duodeno-jejunal bypass liner significantly decreased body weight, waist circumference, and improved metabolic and glycemic control. In addition, C-reactive protein a highly sensitive indicator of inflammatory processes in the body was reduced ten months after implantation. In the case of mRNA expression of CD86 (a marker of activated B lymphocytes and macrophages) there was temporarily increase in adipose tissue one month after the surgery and the subsequent significant decrease after ten months. mRNA expression of other...

Despite tremendous progress in medicine, injuries of the adult central neural system remain without satisfactory solution. Regenerative medicine employs tissue engineering, cellular therapies, medical devices, gene therapy, or growth factors with the aim to bridge the lesion, re-establish lost connections and enhance endogenous repair in order to restore neural function. The aim of my thesis was to evaluate therapeutic potential of two approaches, transplantation of human mesenchymal stromal cells (hMSCs) and biological scaffolds derived from extracellular matrix (ECM) for neural regeneration, particularly in models of spinal cord injury (SCI). First, hMSCs from various sources - bone marrow (BM), adipose tissue (AT) and Wharton's jelly (WJ) - were isolated and characterized in vitro. All cell types met the minimal criteria for MSC phenotype and displayed similar properties in terms of their surface marker expression, differentiation potential, migratory capacity, and secretion of cytokines and growth factors. On the other hand, the cell yield from WJ and AT was significantly higher, and MSCs isolated from these tissues proliferated better than from BM. Therapeutic effect of intrathecal application of hWJ-MSCs was then evaluated in SCI compression model in rats. The effect of low (0.5 million) and...