Mesenchymal Cell News Volume 6.37 | Sep 30 2014

TRPM7 Senses Mechanical Stimulation Inducing Osteogenesis in Human Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Using fluorescence and laser confocal microscopy as well as patch clamp techniques, investigators identified the transient receptor potential melastatin type 7 (TRPM7) channel as the key channel involved in mechanotransduction in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. [Stem Cells] Abstract

Mesenchymal Stem Cells with Increased SDF-1 Expression Enhanced Fracture Healing
In a rat defect bone model, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells over-expressing SDF-1 showed significantly more new bone formation within the gap and less bone mineral loss at the area adjacent to the defect site during the early bone healing stage than non-transfected cells. [Tissue Eng Part A] Abstract

Impaired Endothelium-Mesenchymal Stem Cells Cross-Talk in Systemic Sclerosis: A Link Between Vascular and Fibrotic Features
Scientists investigated different angiogenic and profibrotic molecules in a tridimensional matrigel assay, performing co-cultures with endothelial cells and bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells from patients and healthy controls. [Arthritis Res Ther] Abstract | Full Article

Lithium Stimulates Human Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Proliferation through GSK-3-Beta-Dependent Beta-Catenin/Wnt Pathway Activation
Scientists show for the first time that lithium, a well-known antidepressant, reversibly promoted the proliferation of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) in vitro. MSC treated with 5 mM lithium proliferated more rapidly than untreated cells without undergoing apoptosis. [FEBS J] Abstract

MicroRNA-377 Regulates Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Induced Angiogenesis in Ischemic Hearts by Targeting VEGF
Using microRNA microarray analysis, investigators identified a microRNA expression profile in hypoxia-treated mesenchymal stem cells and observed that among all dysregulated microRNAs, microRNA-377 was decreased the most significantly. [PLoS One] Full Article

Tissue-Engineered Tracheal Reconstruction Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells Seeded on a Porcine Cartilage Powder Scaffold
Researchers investigated the plausibility of using mesenchymal stem cells seeded on a porcine cartilage powder scaffold for tracheal defect repair. After seven weeks culture, the tracheal implants were transplanted on a 5 × 10 mm tracheal defect in six rabbits. [Ann Biomed Eng] Abstract

Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 Alone as an Efficient Inducer for Differentiation of Human Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells into Dopaminergic Neurons
The reported efficiency of differentiation of human bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBM-MSC) into dopaminergic neurons with different inducers is found to vary. Scientists investigated the response of hBM-MSCs to some of the neuronal inducers and their combinations. [J Biomed Sci] Abstract | Full Article

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Regeneus’ Osteoarthritis Cell Therapy, HiQCell, to Launch in Singapore
Regeneus Ltd. announced plans to open the HiQCell Regenerative Medicine Clinic in Singapore, and the appointment of leading specialist sports physician, Dr. Patrick Goh, as Medical Director. Through the clinic, Goh will provide patients in Singapore with access to Regeneus’ HiQCell, an innovative cell therapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis, with first treatments expected to commence in late 2014. [Regeneus Ltd.] Press Release

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NEW Postdoctoral Fellow – Chondrocyte Differentiation and Its Role in Osteoarthritis (NYU Langone Medical Center)

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