Carty, Fiona (2018) Biodistribution and Modes of Action of Multipotent Adult Progenitor Cell therapy in Murine Models of Transplant Rejection. PhD thesis, National University of Ireland Maynooth.
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Abstract
T cell homeostatic proliferation (HP) and Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD) are major barriers
to the success of transplantation. Multipotent Adult Progenitor Cells (MAPC cells) have
demonstrated promising safety and therapeutic profiles in experimental models and small
clinical trials of transplantation and acute GvHD (aGvHD), however, the mechanisms by which
MAPC cells mediate these effects is not entirely clear. Thus, the aim of this thesis was to
develop our understanding of the modes of action and biodistribution of MAPC cells in in vivo
models of GvHD and HP.
MAPC cells were capable of delaying aGvHD onset when delivered 7 days after
peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) delivery. MAPC cells were not significantly
effective when administered along with PBMC, however interferon (IFN)-γ licensing improved
this, and increased the biodistribution of MAPC cells towards GvHD target organs. PPARδ was
identified as a key modulator of MAPC cell function, as activation of PPARδ hampered the
efficacy of MAPC cells in the aGvHD model, while antagonism of PPARδ had the opposite
effect. In vitro studies suggest that PPARδ may impart an inhibitory effect on COX-2
expression in MAPC cells
In an IL-7 driven HP model MAPC cells suppressed T cell proliferation and function and
modulated splenic myeloid and B cell populations, however their effects were dependent on the
administrative route applied (intravenously (IV) or intraperitoneally (IP)). Whole animal
biodistribution studies demonstrated that MAPC cells delivered IP persisted in vivo for longer
than MAPC cells delivered IV, and accumulated in the omentum, while MAPC cells IV
accumulated predominantly in the lung. In a lymphodepletion driven model of HP, MAPC cells
delivered IP suppressed IFN-γ production by T cells and enhanced Treg. Importantly, MAPC
cells mediated their suppressive effects on HP through production of PGE2.
The data presented herein contributes to a broader understanding regarding the activity of
MAPC cells during transplant rejection. These findings provide a platform for future studies
regarding the use and optimisation of MAPC cells for transplant rejection.
Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) |
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Keywords: | Biodistribution; Modes of Action; Multipotent Adult Progenitor Cell therapy; Murine Models; Transplant Rejection; |
Academic Unit: | Faculty of Science and Engineering > Biology |
Item ID: | 13873 |
Depositing User: | IR eTheses |
Date Deposited: | 25 Jan 2021 11:16 |
URI: | https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/13873 |
Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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