Autologous platelet-rich plasma: a biological supplement to enhance adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell expansion

Tissue Eng Part C Methods. 2015 Mar;21(3):253-62. doi: 10.1089/ten.TEC.2014.0206. Epub 2014 Aug 19.

Abstract

Currently the use of non-autologous cell culture media (e.g., animal-derived or allogeneic serum) for clinical applications of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is criticized by regulatory agencies. Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is proposed as a safer alternative medium supplement for adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AT-MSC) culture. To study its efficiency on cell proliferation, AT-MSCs were cultured for 10 days in media supplemented with different concentrations of autologous non-activated PRP (nPRP) or thrombin-activated PRP (tPRP) (1-60%). AT-MSC proliferation, cell phenotype, multipotency capacity, and chromosome stability were assessed and compared to AT-MSCs expanded in a classical medium supplemented with 10% of fetal bovine serum (FBS). Culture media supplemented with nPRP showed dose-dependent higher AT-MSC proliferation than did FBS or tPRP. Twenty percent nPRP was the most effective concentration to promote cell proliferation. This condition increased 13.9 times greater AT-MSC number in comparison to culture with FBS, without changing the AT-MSC phenotype, differentiation capacity, and chromosome status. We concluded that 20% autologous nPRP is a safe, efficient, and cost-effective supplement for AT-MSC expansion. It should be considered as an alternative to FBS or other nonautologous blood derivatives. It could serve as a potent substitute for the validation of future clinical protocols as it respects good manufacturing practices and regulatory agencies' standards.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / cytology*
  • Biomarkers / metabolism
  • Blood Platelets / cytology
  • Cell Count
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Cell Membrane / metabolism
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Cell Survival
  • Humans
  • Karyotyping
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / cytology*
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma / metabolism*
  • Staining and Labeling
  • Time Factors
  • Transplantation, Autologous

Substances

  • Biomarkers