Pancreatic-derived pathfinder cells enable regeneration of critically damaged adult pancreatic tissue and completely reverse streptozotocin-induced diabetes

We demonstrate that intravenous delivery of human, or rat, pancreas-derived pathfinder (PDP) cells can totally regenerate critically damaged adult tissue and restore normal function across a species barrier. We have used a mouse model of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes to demonstrate this. Nor...

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Published in:	Rejuvenation research Vol. 14; no. 2; p. 163
Main Authors:	Stevenson, Karen, Chen, Daxin, MacIntyre, Alan, McGlynn, Liane M, Montague, Paul, Charif, Rawiya, Subramaniam, Murali, George, W D, Payne, Anthony P, Davies, R Wayne, Dorling, Anthony, Shiels, Paul G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-2011
Subjects:	Adult Animals Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental - pathology Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental - therapy Female Humans In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence Mice Mice, Inbred C57BL Pancreas - cytology Pancreas - pathology Pancreas - physiology Rats Regeneration Stem Cell Transplantation
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Summary:	We demonstrate that intravenous delivery of human, or rat, pancreas-derived pathfinder (PDP) cells can totally regenerate critically damaged adult tissue and restore normal function across a species barrier. We have used a mouse model of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes to demonstrate this. Normoglycemia was restored and maintained for up to 89 days following the induction of diabetes and subsequent intravenous delivery of PDP cells. Normal pancreatic histology also appeared to be restored, and treated diabetic animals gained body weight. Regenerated tissue was primarily of host origin, with few rat or human cells detectable by fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). Crucially, the insulin produced by these animals was overwhelmingly murine in origin and was both types I and II, indicative of a process of developmental recapitulation. These results demonstrate the feasibility of using intravenous administration of adult cells to regenerate damaged tissue. Critically, they enhance our understanding of the mechanisms relating to such repair and suggest a means for novel therapeutic intervention in loss of tissue and organ function with age.
ISSN:	1557-8577
DOI:	10.1089/rej.2010.1099