Chang Ho Seo, Gun Hyung Na, Dosang Lee, Jung Hyun Park, Tae Ho Hong, Ok-Hee Kim, Sang Chul Lee, Kee-Hwan Kim, Ho Joong Choi, Say-June Kim
PURPOSE: Liver fibrosis is a critical health issue with limited treatment options. This study investigates the potential of PGC-Sec, a secretome derived from peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PGC-1α)-overexpressing adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs), as a novel therapeutic strategy for liver fibrosis. METHODS: Upon achieving a cellular confluence of 70%-80%, ASCs were transfected with pcDNA-PGC-1α. PGC-Sec, obtained through concentration of conditioned media using ultrafiltration units with a 3-kDa cutoff, was assessed through in vitro assays and in vitro mouse models...
March 2024: Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research