Abstract
The human turbinate-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hTMSCs), which were DiI-labeled and transplanted into the subretinal space in degenerating mouse retina, were observed in retinal vertical sections processed for rhodopsin (a marker for rod photoreceptor) by confocal microscope with differential interference contrast (DIC) filters. The images clearly demonstrated that DiI-labeled hTMSCs have rhodopsin-immunoreactive appendages, indicating differentiation of transplanted hTMSC into rod photoreceptor. Conclusively, the finding suggests therapeutic potential of hTMSCs in retinal degeneration.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 11 |
Journal | Applied Microscopy |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2020 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by a grant of the Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) funded by the Ministry of Health & Welfare, Republic of Korea (grant number: HI15C3076) and a grant of the Dios Pharma R&D 2019 Project.
Publisher Copyright:
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Keywords
- Confocal microscope
- Differential interference contrast
- Human turbinate-derived mesenchymal stem cell
- Retinal degeneration
- Rod photoreceptor