Degradation of BM SDF-1 by MMP-9: the role in G-CSF-induced hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell mobilization

Aug 6, 2008Bone marrow transplantation

Breakdown of bone marrow signals by MMP-9 and its role in stem cell release triggered by G-CSF

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Abstract

The concentration of SDF-1 in healthy donors' bone marrow plasma decreased significantly after 5 days of G-CSF administration.

  • SDF-1 levels remained unchanged in peripheral blood despite the decrease in bone marrow plasma.
  • Mobilized bone marrow plasma showed reduced ability to attract CD34(+) cells compared to steady-state bone marrow plasma.
  • Increased levels of MMP-9 protein and mRNA in bone marrow plasma correlated with the decrease in SDF-1.
  • MMP-9 was found to degrade SDF-1, and its activity was stimulated by SDF-1 itself in CD34(+) cells.
  • Inhibition of SDF-1 or MMP activity significantly reduced hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell mobilization in mice.

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