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Cellular Encapsulation Enhances Cardiac Repair Human mesenchymal stem cells were encapsulated in alginate and attached to the heart with a hydrogel patch in a rat myocardial infarction model. Cells were tracked using bioluminescence and cardiac function measured by transthoracic echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. [J Am Heart Assoc] Full Article | Press Release |
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The Effect of Encapsulation of Cardiac Stem Cells within Matrix-Enriched Hydrogel Capsules on Cell Survival, Post-Ischemic Cell Retention and Cardiac Function Investigators explored the effect of single cell microencapsulation to increase cardiac stem cell engraftment and survival after myocardial injection. [Biomaterials] Abstract Therapeutic Efficacy of Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Endothelial Cells in Humanized Mouse Models Harboring a Human Immune System Development of a Coordinated Allo T-Cell and Auto B-Cell Response against Autosomal PTK2B after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Human Adipose Stem Cells Cell Sheet Constructs Impact Epidermal Morphogenesis in Full-Thickness Excisional Wounds Selective Antitumor Effect of Neural Stem Cells Expressing Cytosine Deaminase and Interferon-Beta against Ductal Breast Cancer Cells in Cellular and Xenograft Models The Graft of Autologous Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in the Corneal Stromal after Mechanic Damage Adipose-Derived Cell Construct Stabilizes Heart Function and Increases Microvascular Perfusion in an Established Infarct |
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The Application of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Bone Regeneration: Current Progress and Prospects Scientists summarize the primary technologies for generating induced pluripotent stem cells and the biological properties of these cells, review the current advances in induced pluripotent stem cell-based bone regeneration and, finally, discuss the remaining challenges associated with these cells, particularly safety issues and their potential application for osteoregenerative medicine. [Tissue Eng Part B] Abstract Visit our reviews page to see a complete list of reviews in the cell, gene and immunotherapy research field. |
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Amniotic Stem Cells Show Promise in Helping to Repair Cardiac Birth Defects Researchers have begun testing an alternative to embryonic stem cells that could one day regenerate muscle tissue for babies with congenital heart defects. A research-in-progress report on this new approach, which uses amniotic stem cells, was presented. [Press release from EurekAlert! discussing research presented at the 2013 Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Washington DC] Press Release ALS Stem Cell Trial Begins at U-M Health System with First Two Patients Receiving Injections |
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Minister Halts Italian Stem-Cell Therapy Trial The clinical trial of a controversial stem-cell therapy supported by the Italian government has been stopped before recruiting any patients – to the relief of scientists who have been fighting the trial for months. On 10 October, health minister Beatrice Lorenzin announced that she would follow the advice of a special panel of scientific advisors and disallow the trial. [Nature News] Editorial New Relief for Regenerative Medicine Accidents Stem Cell Rules Clear, Adequate, Says Philippines FDA From our sponsor: |
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360ip and CCRM Join Forces to Source Best Intellectual Property in Regenerative Medicine 360ip and the Canadian Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) are signing a collaboration agreement to work together in a variety of areas, including developing a fund to invest in best-in-class regenerative medicine technologies and companies in Asia, Europe and North America. [MarketWire LP] Press Release Scotland Demonstrates Its Collaborative Approach to Cell Therapy Development Instron Forms Strategic Partnership in Regenerative Medicine Mesoblast Acquires Osiris’ Culture Expanded Stem Cell Therapeutic Business IntelliCell Biosciences Stem Cells Used to Successfully Treat Bell’s Palsy and Type I Diabetes Patient Cytori Patents Adipose-Derived Cell Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease in Australia InVivo Therapeutics Appoints Lou Vaickus, MD as Interim Chief Medical Officer |
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NEW 2013 American Society for Cell Biology Annual Meeting December 14-18, 2013 New Orleans, United States Visit our events page to see a complete list of events in the cell, gene and immunotherapy community. |
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