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Single cell RNA sequencing reveals a shift in cell function and maturation of endogenous and infiltrating cell types in response to acute intervertebral disc injury

ABSTRACT: The intervertebral disc (IVD) is a spinal joint that accumulates damage with age but has limited tissue repair capabilities. IVD damage progresses into degeneration, and IVD degeneration is a leading cause of lower back pain. There are no effective therapies to treat IVD degeneration, but understanding the cell populations that change and respond to injury will uncover targets to restore IVD function. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are cells within the IVD that can potentially replenish the cells lost after IVD damage. To identify the cell populations of the IVD and how they change with injury, we performed single cell RNA sequencing of IVD tissue 7 days post injury and analyzed the differences in gene regulation. We identified diverse cells populations such as IVD specific tissues, immune cells, vascular cells, and MSCs. We discovered the presence of Saa2 and Grem1 expressing MSCs that become less stem cell-like and express higher levels of IVD gene markers after injury. We also determined that Saa2 and Grem1 have slightly different expression patterns in IVD tissues, and this expression becomes reduced after injury. These MSCs could be used in future stem cell therapies to prevent IVD degeneration.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE277892 | GEO | 2024/09/29

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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