Chinese Journal Of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2017, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (1): 48-51.doi: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2017.01.010

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Effects of Schwann-like cells on the expression of NGF and BDNF in spinal ganglia of rats with sciatic nerve injury

FU Xiu-mei1, WANG Rong-liang2, YANG Zhen-jiang1, FU Wen-liang1, WANG Xiao-jie3   

  1. 1. Department of Anatomy, Chengde Medical College;  2. Chengde Maternal and Child Health Hospital;  3. Institute of Basic Medicine, Chengde Medical College, Chengde Hebei 067000, China
  • Received:2016-11-07 Online:2017-01-25 Published:2017-02-22

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the effects of Schwann-like cells on the expression of NGF and BDNF in spinal ganglia of rats with sciatic nerve injury (SNI) and explore the protective effects of Schwann-like cells on spinal ganglion. Methods Firstly,the adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs) were differentiated into Schwann-like cells and the phenotype of the differentiated cells were identified, then the ADSCs and Schwann-like cells were implanted into the acellular nerve grafts (ANA), so the tissue engineering nerves were constructed. The rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: normal control group, ADSC group and Schwann-like cells group. The SNI model was established in rats of the latter two groups, and then the corresponding tissue engineering nerves were used to bridge the injured sciatic nerves. 4 Weeks after operation, Western Blot and Real-time PCR were used to detect the expression of NGF and BDNF protein and mRNA in spinal ganglia. Results ADSCs can be induced to differentiate into Schwann-like cells and expression of S100β and GFAP protein (markers of Schwann cells). In contrast with ADSC group, the expressions of NGF and BDNF protein and mRNA in Schwann-like cells group rats increased (P<0.05). Conclusion  Schwann-like cells can enhance the expression of NGF and BDNF in the spinal ganglia, so they can have protective effects on the spinal ganglia in rats with SNI.

Key words: Schwann-like cells, Spinal ganglia, Nerve growth factor, Brain-derived neurotrophic factor