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Low-dose irradiated mesenchymal stromal cells break tumor defensive properties in vivo

Stefani, Francesca Romana LU ; Eberstål, Sofia LU ; Vergani, Stefano LU ; Kristiansen, Trine A. LU and Bengzon, Johan LU (2018) In International Journal of Cancer 143(9). p.2200-2212
Abstract

Solid tumors, including gliomas, still represent a challenge to clinicians and first line treatments often fail, calling for new paradigms in cancer therapy. Novel strategies to overcome tumor resistance are mainly represented by multi-targeted approaches, and cell vector-based therapy is one of the most promising treatment modalities under development. Here, we show that mouse bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), when primed with low-dose irradiation (irMSCs), undergo changes in their immunogenic and angiogenic capacity and acquire anti-tumoral properties in a mouse model of glioblastoma (GBM). Following grafting in GL261 glioblastoma, irMSCs migrate extensively and selectively within the tumor and infiltrate... (More)

Solid tumors, including gliomas, still represent a challenge to clinicians and first line treatments often fail, calling for new paradigms in cancer therapy. Novel strategies to overcome tumor resistance are mainly represented by multi-targeted approaches, and cell vector-based therapy is one of the most promising treatment modalities under development. Here, we show that mouse bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), when primed with low-dose irradiation (irMSCs), undergo changes in their immunogenic and angiogenic capacity and acquire anti-tumoral properties in a mouse model of glioblastoma (GBM). Following grafting in GL261 glioblastoma, irMSCs migrate extensively and selectively within the tumor and infiltrate predominantly the peri-vascular niche, leading to rejection of established tumors and cure in 29% of animals. The therapeutic radiation dose window is narrow, with effects seen between 2 and 15 Gy, peaking at 5 Gy. A single low-dose radiation decreases MSCs inherent immune suppressive properties in vitro as well as shapes their immune regulatory ability in vivo. Intra-tumorally grafted irMSCs stimulate the immune system and decrease immune suppression. Additionally, irMSCs enhance peri-tumoral reactive astrocytosis and display anti-angiogenic properties. Hence, the present study provides strong evidence for a therapeutic potential of low-dose irMSCs in cancer as well as giving new insight into MSC biology and applications.

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angiogenesis, glioma, immune modulation, MSC, TGFβ
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International Journal of Cancer
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143
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9
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2200 - 2212
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John Wiley & Sons Inc.
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0020-7136
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10.1002/ijc.31599
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English
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  author       = {{Stefani, Francesca Romana and Eberstål, Sofia and Vergani, Stefano and Kristiansen, Trine A. and Bengzon, Johan}},
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  language     = {{eng}},
  number       = {{9}},
  pages        = {{2200--2212}},
  publisher    = {{John Wiley & Sons Inc.}},
  series       = {{International Journal of Cancer}},
  title        = {{Low-dose irradiated mesenchymal stromal cells break tumor defensive properties in vivo}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijc.31599}},
  doi          = {{10.1002/ijc.31599}},
  volume       = {{143}},
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