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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 1/2023

Open Access 01-12-2023 | Glucocorticoid | Research

Biological effect of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell- derived extracellular vesicles on the structure of alveolar bone in rats with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

Authors: Aya S. Sedik, Khadiga Y. Kawana, Azza S. Koura, Radwa A. Mehanna

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Issue 1/2023

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Abstract

Background

Glucocorticoids are used for the treatment of autoimmune disorders; however, they can elicit several side effects such as osteoporosis. Several approaches can be made to treat glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, including the use of stem cells. However, the therapeutic effect of mesenchymal stem cells depends on its released factors, including extracellular vesicles. Extracellular vesicles have been recognized as important mediators of intercellular communication as they participate in many physiological processes. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells derived extracellular vesicles on the structure of alveolar bone in rats with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.

Methods

Thirty adult albino male rats were divided into 3 groups: control group (CG), glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GOG) and extracellular vesicles treated group (ExTG). Rats in the GOG and ExTG groups were injected with methylprednisolone acetate (40 mg/kg) intramuscularly in the quadriceps muscle 3 times per week for three weeks in the early morning. Afterwards, the rats in GOG group received a single vehicle injection (PBS) while each rat in the ExTG group received a single injection of extracellular vesicles (400 μg/kg suspended in 0.2 ml PBS) in the tail vein. Rats were euthanized 1 month after injection. Mandibles were dissected and the molar segments were prepared for histological preparation, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive x-ray (EDX).

Results

Histology and scanning electron microscopyof bone tissue showed alveolar bone loss and bone resorption in the GOG group. while in the ExTG group, alveolar bone demostrated normal bone architecture. EDX showed that calcium percentage in GOG group was lower than ExTG group,which showed no statistically significant difference from the control group.

Conclusions

Extracellular vesicles may be a promising treatment modality in the treatment of bone diseases and in bone regeneration. However, further research is needed before stating that extracellular vesicles s can be used to treat bone disorders especially when translating to humans.
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Metadata
Title
Biological effect of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell- derived extracellular vesicles on the structure of alveolar bone in rats with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
Authors
Aya S. Sedik
Khadiga Y. Kawana
Azza S. Koura
Radwa A. Mehanna
Publication date
01-12-2023
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06276-2

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