In vitro anti-myeloma activity of TRAIL-expressing adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells

Br J Haematol. 2012 Jun;157(5):586-98. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2012.09082.x. Epub 2012 Mar 16.

Abstract

Recently, genetically modified mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been exploited to deliver anti-cancer bio-drugs directly within the tumour mass. Here, we explored whether adipose-derived MSCs (AD-MSCs), engineered to express the pro-apoptotic ligand TRAIL (also known as TNFSF10), kill multiple myeloma (MM) cells and migrate towards MM cells in vitro. Different MM cell lines were assessed for their sensitivity to recombinant human (rh) TRAIL alone and in combination with the proteasome inhibitor bortezomib, which was shown to enhance the effect of rhTRAIL. TRAIL(+) -AD-MSCs were co-cultured with bortezomib-pretreated MM cells and their killing activity was evaluated in presence or absence of caspase inhibition. AD-MSC migration towards media conditioned by both myeloma cells and myeloma bone fragments was also investigated. Despite moderate MM cell sensitivity to rhTRAIL, TRAIL(+) -AD-MSCs in combination with bortezomib significantly induced myeloma cell death. This effect was associated with caspase-8 activation and abrogated by capsase inhibition. On the other hand, co-culture experiments were performed to evaluate whether unmodified AD-MSCs affect myeloma cell growth in vitro. AD-MSCs appeared ineffective on myeloma cell growth and showed migratory capacity towards MM cells in vitro. These data emphasize the anti-myeloma activity of TRAIL-engineered AD-MSCs and provide support for a future model of a cell-based approach against MM.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / cytology
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Boronic Acids / pharmacology
  • Bortezomib
  • Cell Death / drug effects
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Proliferation / drug effects
  • Chemotaxis / drug effects
  • Coculture Techniques
  • Culture Media, Conditioned / pharmacology
  • Gene Expression
  • Humans
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / metabolism*
  • Multiple Myeloma / genetics
  • Multiple Myeloma / metabolism*
  • Pyrazines / pharmacology
  • Receptors, TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand / genetics
  • Receptors, TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand / metabolism
  • Recombinant Proteins / genetics
  • Recombinant Proteins / metabolism
  • Recombinant Proteins / pharmacology
  • TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand / genetics
  • TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand / metabolism*
  • TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand / pharmacology

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Boronic Acids
  • Culture Media, Conditioned
  • Pyrazines
  • Receptors, TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand
  • Bortezomib