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Functional analysis and transcriptome profile of meninges and skin fibroblasts from human aged donors


ABSTRACT: The central nervous system (CNS) is surrounded by three membranes called meninges. Specialized fibroblasts, originating from the mesoderm and neural crest, primarily populate the meninges and serve as a binding agent. Our goal was to compare fibroblasts from meninges and skin obtained from the same human-aged donors, exploring their molecular and cellular characteristics related to CNS functions. We isolated meningeal fibroblasts (MFs) and skin fibroblasts (SFs) from brain donors. A functional analysis was performed measuring cell appearance, metabolic activity, and cellular orientation. We examined fibronectin, serpin H1, β-III-tubulin, and nestin through qPCR and immunofluorescence. A whole transcriptome analysis was also performed to characterize the gene expression of MFs and SFs. MFs appeared more rapidly post-tissue processing, while SFs have an elevated cellular metabolism and a well-defined cellular orientation. The four markers were mostly similar between the MFs and SFs, except for nestin, more expressed in MFs. Transcriptome analysis reveals significant differences, particularly in cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) metabolism and response to forskolin, both of which are upregulated in MFs. This study highlights MFs' unique characteristics, such as the timing of appearance, metabolic activity, and gene expression patterns, particularly in cAMP metabolism and response to forskolin. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of non-neuronal cells' involvement in CNS activities and potentially open avenues for therapeutic exploration.

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE255684 | GEO | 2024/02/29

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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