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RhoA Determines Lineage Fate of MSCs by Modulating CTGF-VEGF Complex in Extracellular Matrix


ABSTRACT: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) participate in the repair/remodeling of many tissues, where MSCs commit to different lineages dependent on the cues in the local microenvironment. Here we show that TGFβ-activated RhoA/ROCK functions as a molecular switch regarding the fate of MSCs in arterial repair/remodeling after injury. MSCs differentiate into myofibroblasts when RhoA/ROCK is turned on, endothelial cells when turned off. The former is pathophysiologic resulting in intimal hyperplasia, whereas the latter is physiological leading to endothelial repair. Further analysis revealed that MSC RhoA activation promotes formation of an extracellular matrix (ECM) complex consisting of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Inactivation of RhoA/ROCK in MSCs induces matrix metalloproteinase-3-mediated CTGF cleavage, resulting in VEGF release and MSC endothelial differentiation. Our findings uncover a novel mechanism by which cell-ECM interactions determine stem cell lineage specificity and offer additional molecular targets to manipulate MSC-involved tissue repair/regeneration.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE73557 | GEO | 2016/03/01

SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA297328

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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