Inhaled conditioned cell culture media: animal model for treatment of equine asthma
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Asthma, a debilitating chronic inflammatory airway disorder, necessitates innovative therapeutic approaches. Equine spontaneous asthma (SEA) provides a unique, naturally occurring model, mirroring human asthma characteristics. SEA, linked to environmental factors, offers insights into inflammatory processes in equine medicine. This study explores the safety and efficacy of inhaled mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) supernatant as a treatment for SEA. Methods: Supernatants obtained from equine MSCs, primed with Toll-like Receptor ligands or immune-related factor, were developed as a new SEA treatment. First, we develop a safety protocol in mice. Second, horses diagnosed with SEA underwent bronchoalveolar lavage, and respiratory mechanics were treated with polarized and non-polarized MSC supernatants. Clinical and cellular responses were monitored. Results: Polarized equine MSC supernatant were obtained and used as treatment. Respiratory mechanics in mice showed no significant differences between control and treated groups. Safety trials in horses demonstrated good clinical responses and stability in cell counts post-treatment. Polarized MSC treatment showed diverse responses, with a notable decrease in neutrophils and clinical improvement after 10 days in some horses. Conclusions: Inhaled polarized-MSC supernatant presents a potential therapeutic avenue for SEA, although specific efficacy trials to support this hypothesis are needed. Moreover, the equine model provides translational insights, offering a bridge between rodent studies and human trials, emphasizing the potential of this approach in managing human asthma.
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