Biochemistry and biology: Heart-to-heart to investigate cardiac progenitor cells |
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Authors: | Isotta Chimenti Elvira Forte Francesco Angelini Elisa Messina Alessandro Giacomello |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Medical Surgical Sciences and Biotechnology, “Sapienza” University, Italy;2. Pasteur Institute, Cenci Bolognetti Foundation, Department of Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University, Italy |
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Abstract: | BackgroundCardiac regenerative medicine is a rapidly evolving field, with promising future developments for effective personalized treatments. Several stem/progenitor cells are candidates for cardiac cell therapy, and emerging evidence suggests how multiple metabolic and biochemical pathways strictly regulate their fate and renewal.Scope of reviewIn this review, we will explore a selection of areas of common interest for biology and biochemistry concerning stem/progenitor cells, and in particular cardiac progenitor cells. Numerous regulatory mechanisms have been identified that link stem cell signaling and functions to the modulation of metabolic pathways, and vice versa. Pharmacological treatments and culture requirements may be exploited to modulate stem cell pluripotency and self-renewal, possibly boosting their regenerative potential for cell therapy.Major conclusionsMitochondria and their many related metabolites and messengers, such as oxygen, ROS, calcium and glucose, have a crucial role in regulating stem cell fate and the balance of their functions, together with many metabolic enzymes. Furthermore, protein biochemistry and proteomics can provide precious clues on the definition of different progenitor cell populations, their physiology and their autocrine/paracrine regulatory/signaling networks.General significanceInterdisciplinary approaches between biology and biochemistry can provide productive insights on stem/progenitor cells, allowing the development of novel strategies and protocols for effective cardiac cell therapy clinical translation. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled Biochemistry of Stem Cells. |
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Keywords: | Cardiac progenitor cells Hypoxia Calcium signaling Paracrine effects Cardiogenic pharmacological treatments Cardiogenic small molecules |
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