GSE191321
Effect of cyclic tensile stretch on meniscus cells in the presence and absence of IL-1
Meniscus injuries are highly prevalent and are linked to the development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). The inflammatory cytokine IL-1 is elevated in synovial fluid following knee injuries, causes degradation of meniscus tissue, and inhibits meniscus repair. Cyclic tensile stretch has been shown to modulate the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and degradative enzymes induced by IL-1; however, there remains a dearth of knowledge on global effects of loading on meniscus cell phenotype and transcriptomic profiles. In this study, we performed mRNA-Seq on meniscus cells isolated from inner and outer zone regions of porcine menisci subjected to cyclic tensile strain in the presence and absence of IL-1 to identify cellular responses to mechanical load, identify differences in response to load based on zonal characteristics, and identify IL-1 induced inflammatory responses modulated by load. Overall design: RNA-Seq of inner and outer zone porcine meniscus cells subjected to 5% cyclic tensile strain at 0.5Hz in the presence or absence of IL-1 (n=3/group)