May 8, 2026 · Blood · DOI: 10.1182/blood.2025031474

Procr+ endothelial progenitor cells govern hematopoiesis through fine-tuning mesenchymal stem cell niche signals

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The authors investigate how Procr+ endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) influence hematopoiesis through their interaction with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the bone marrow niche. They identify a signaling axis involving Procr, HSPA8, Foxc2, and Dll4 that is crucial for maintaining HSC self-renewal and myeloid output by regulating MSC differentiation. Their findings suggest that Procr+ EPCs play a vital role in sustaining vascular integrity and HSC maintenance, highlighting potential therapeutic strategies for niche regeneration.

Chang Xu, Xue Lv, Shangda Yang, Yanling Lv, Yawei Zheng, Yu-Xiang Wang, Yan Hui, Guohuan Sun, Xiangnan Zhao, Lan-Yue Ma, Honglin Duan, Linmin Zhang, Shuangshuang Pu, Lu Sun, Xialin Li, Yicheng He, Wenjia Fang, Meng Yang, Toshio Suda, Qi Chen, Tao Cheng, Hui Cheng

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