Silver nanoparticle modified surfaces induce differentiation of mouse kidney-derived stem cells

Neelika Roy Chowdhury, Isabel Hopp, Peter Zilm, Patricia Murray, Krasimir Vasilev

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Abstract

In this paper, we interrogate the influence of silver nanoparticle (AgNPs)-based model surfaces on mouse kidney-derived stem cells (mKSCs) differentiation. The widespread use of silver in biomedical and consumer products requires understanding of this element's effect on kidney cells. Moreover, the potential for using stem cells in drug discovery require methods to direct their differentiation to specialized cells. Hence, we generated coated model substrates containing different concentrations of surface immobilized AgNPs, and used them to evaluate properties and functions of mKSCs. Initially, mKSCs exhibited reduced viability on higher silver containing surfaces. However, longer culture periods assisted mKSCs to recover. Greater degree of cell spreading and arborization led by AgNPs, suggest podocyte differentiation. Proximal tubule cell marker's expression revealed differentiation to the specific lineage. Although the exact mechanism underpinning these findings require significant future efforts, this study demonstrate silver's capacity to stimulate mKSC differentiation, which may provide opportunities for drug screenings.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)20334-20340
Number of pages7
JournalRSC Advances
Volume8
Issue number36
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Silver nanoparticle
  • stem cells
  • kidney
  • Chronic kidney disease

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