Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2017
College/Unit
School of Medicine
Department/Program/Center
Orthopaedics
Abstract
As a key molecule of extracellular matrix, laminin provides a delicate microenvironment for cell functions. Recent findings suggest that laminins expressed by cartilage-forming cells (chondrocytes, progenitor cells and stem cells) could promote chondrogenesis. However, few papers outline the effect of laminins on providing a favorable matrix microenvironment for cartilage regeneration. In this review, we delineated the expression of laminins in hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage and cartilage-like tissue (nucleus pulposus) throughout several developmental stages. We also examined the effect of laminins on the biological activities of chondrocytes, including adhesion, migration and survival. Furthermore, we scrutinized the potential influence of various laminin isoforms on cartilage-forming cells’ proliferation and chondrogenic differentiation. With this information, we hope to facilitate an understanding of the spatial and temporal interactions between cartilage-forming cells and laminin microenvironment to eventually advance cell-based cartilage engineering and regeneration.
Digital Commons Citation
Sun, Y; Wang, T L.; Toh, W S.; and Pei, M, "THE ROLE OF LAMININS IN CARTILAGINOUS TISSUES: FROM DEVELOPMENT TO REGENERATION" (2017). Faculty & Staff Scholarship. 1636.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/faculty_publications/1636
Source Citation
Sun, Y., Wang, T., Toh, W., & Pei, M. (2017). The role of laminins in cartilaginous tissues: from development to regeneration. European Cells and Materials, 34, 40–54. https://doi.org/10.22203/ecm.v034a03