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An in vitro culture system for long-term expansion of epithelial and mesenchymal salivary gland cells: role of TGF-?1 in salivary gland epithelial and mesenchymal differentiation.


ABSTRACT: Despite a pivotal role in salivary gland development, homeostasis, and disease, the role of salivary gland mesenchyme is not well understood. In this study, we used the Col1a1-GFP mouse model to characterize the salivary gland mesenchyme in vitro and in vivo. The Col1a1-GFP transgene was exclusively expressed in the salivary gland mesenchyme. Ex vivo culture of mixed salivary gland cells in DMEM plus serum medium allowed long-term expansion of salivary gland epithelial and mesenchymal cells. The role of TGF-?1 in salivary gland development and disease is complex. Therefore, we used this in vitro culture system to study the effects of TGF-?1 on salivary gland cell differentiation. TGF-?1 induced the expression of collagen, and inhibited the formation of acini-like structures in close proximity to mesenchymal cells, which adapted a fibroblastic phenotype. In contrast, TGF-?R1 inhibition increased acini genes and fibroblast growth factors (Fgf-7 and Fgf-10), decreased collagen and induced formation of larger, mature acini-like structures. Thus, inhibition of TGF-? signaling may be beneficial for salivary gland differentiation; however, due to differential effects of TGF-?1 in salivary gland epithelial versus mesenchymal cells, selective inhibition is desirable. In conclusion, this mixed salivary gland cell culture system can be used to study epithelial-mesenchymal interactions and the effects of differentiating inducers and inhibitors.

SUBMITTER: Janebodin K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3690740 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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An in vitro culture system for long-term expansion of epithelial and mesenchymal salivary gland cells: role of TGF-β1 in salivary gland epithelial and mesenchymal differentiation.

Janebodin Kajohnkiart K   Buranaphatthana Worakanya W   Ieronimakis Nicholas N   Hays Aislinn L AL   Reyes Morayma M  

BioMed research international 20130609


Despite a pivotal role in salivary gland development, homeostasis, and disease, the role of salivary gland mesenchyme is not well understood. In this study, we used the Col1a1-GFP mouse model to characterize the salivary gland mesenchyme in vitro and in vivo. The Col1a1-GFP transgene was exclusively expressed in the salivary gland mesenchyme. Ex vivo culture of mixed salivary gland cells in DMEM plus serum medium allowed long-term expansion of salivary gland epithelial and mesenchymal cells. The  ...[more]

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