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December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Endothelial cell-derived thrombospondin-1 negatively affects hematopoietic function during aging

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Experiments demonstrate that endothelial cell-derived thrombospondin-1 reduces hematopoietic functions in aging, indicating potential therapeutic target.

Key Points

  • This research aims to investigate the role of thrombospondin-1 in the hematopoietic stem cell microenvironment and its effects on aging.
  • Utilized Thbs1-GFP reporter mice and flow cytometry for cell identification
  • Conducted competitive HSC transplantation assays with Thbs1 knockout models
  • Assessed recovery of hematopoietic function post myelosuppressive treatment using 5-fluorouracil
  • Thbs1 knockout mice showed improved engraftment and multi-lineage potential in HSCs
  • Endothelial cell-derived Thbs1 impacts the aging BM niche significantly
  • 5-fluorouracil treatment revealed dynamic Thbs1 expression during recovery, with enhanced blood count recovery noted in Thbs1gKO mice

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Alex Smith (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693624d44fa91c937236d00bhttps://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-429
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