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Augmented Immunomodulation Of Endogenous Marrow-Derived Stem Cells In The Setting Of Acl Rupture, Mackenzie Fleischer, Michael Newton, Samantha Hartner, John A. Driscoll, Anthony Arveschoug, Chritopher C. Vasileff, Kevin Baker
Augmented Immunomodulation Of Endogenous Marrow-Derived Stem Cells In The Setting Of Acl Rupture, Mackenzie Fleischer, Michael Newton, Samantha Hartner, John A. Driscoll, Anthony Arveschoug, Chritopher C. Vasileff, Kevin Baker
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PURPOSE: Augmentation of MSC immunomodulation is an unexplored, potentially useful therapeutic to combat PTOA following ACLR. Lower kynurenine-to-tryptophan ratios observed in synovial fluid of ACL rupture (ACLR) rats suggests decreased activity of tryptophan metabolizing enzyme, Ido, known to be secreted by MSCs to promote T-reg expansion and Th17 suppression. This study aims to characterize the immunomodulatory capacity of pharmacologically mobilized MSCs in conjunction with exogenously delivered Ido. METHODS: Rats (N = 48) underwent ACLR to evaluate the effects of mobilized MCSs on Ido1 and inflammatory cytokine expression profiles in the synovial fluid. Additionally, rats (N = 160) underwent ACLR to …