A 3D engineered scaffold for hematopoietic progenitor/stem cell co-culture in vitro

Sci Rep. 2020 Jul 13;10(1):11485. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-68250-5.

Abstract

Proliferation of HPSCs in vitro can promote its broad clinical therapeutic use. For in vitro co-culture, interaction between the stem cell and feeder cell as well as their spatial position are essential. To imitate the natural microenvironment, a 3D engineered scaffold for CD34+ cells co-culture was established via 3D bioprinting. Herein, the concentration of hydrogel and the ratio of two kinds of cells were optimized. Flow cytometry, real time PCR and RNA-seq technology were applied to analyze the effect of the engineered scaffold on expanded cells. After 10 days co-culture with the engineered scaffold, the expansion of CD34+CD38- cells can reach 33.57-folds and the expansion of CD34+CD184+ cells can reach 16.66-folds. Result of PCR and RNA-seq indicates that the CD34+ cells in 3D group exhibited a tendency of interaction with the engineered scaffold. Compared to 2D co-culture, this customizable 3D engineered scaffold can provide an original and integrated environment for HPSCs growth. Additionally, this scaffold can be modified for different cell co-culture or cell behavior study.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, CD34 / genetics
  • Bioprinting*
  • Cell Proliferation / genetics
  • Coculture Techniques / methods*
  • Fetal Blood / cytology
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cells / cytology*
  • Humans
  • Hydrogels / chemistry
  • Hydrogels / pharmacology
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / cytology
  • Printing, Three-Dimensional*
  • Receptors, Cell Surface / genetics
  • Tissue Scaffolds / chemistry

Substances

  • Antigens, CD34
  • Hydrogels
  • Receptors, Cell Surface
  • lisch-like protein, mouse