Immunoprotective sertoli cells: making allogeneic and xenogeneic transplantation feasible
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Immunoprotective sertoli cells: making allogeneic and xenogeneic transplantation feasible
Abstract
The testis as an immune-privileged site allows long-term survival of allogeneic and xenogeneic transplants. Testicular Sertoli cells (SCs) play a major role in this immunoprotection and have been used to create an ectopic immune-privileged environment that prolongs survival of co-transplanted allogeneic and xenogeneic cells, including pancreatic islets and neurons. Extended survival of such grafts testifies to the immunoprotective properties of SCs. However, there is still variability in the survival rates of the co-grafted cells and rarely are 100% of the grafts protected. This emphasizes the need to learn more about what is involved in creating the optimal immunoprotective milieu. Several parameters including organization of the SCs into tubule-like structures and the production of immunomodulatory factors by SCs, specifically complement inhibitors, cytokines, and cytotoxic lymphocyte inhibitors, are likely important. In addition, an intricate interplay between several of these factors may be responsible for providing the most ideal environment for protection of the co-transplants by SCs. In this review, we will also briefly describe a novel use for the immune-privileged abilities of SCs; engineering them to deliver therapeutic proteins for the treatment of diseases like diabetes and Parkinson's disease. In conclusion, further studies and more detailed analysis of the mechanisms involved in creating the immune-protective environment by SCs may make their application in co-transplantation and as engineered cells clinically feasible.
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