Cord Blood News Volume 6.48 | Dec 11 2014

Epigenome-Wide Analysis of Neonatal CD4 T-Cell DNA Methylation Sites Potentially Affected by Maternal Fish Oil Supplementation
To determine whether the biological effects of maternal omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation are mediated through DNA methylation, researchers analyzed CD4⁺ T-cells purified from cryo-banked cord blood samples from a previously conducted clinical trial. [Epigenetics] Abstract

Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Possess Different Biological Characteristics but Do Not Change Their Therapeutic Potential when Cultured in Serum Free Medium
Growth, multipotency, surface antigen expression, telomerase, immunosuppressive ability, gene expression profile and genomic stability of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells cultured in serum free medium and serum-containing medium were analyzed and compared side by side. [Stem Cell Res Ther]
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Pre-Treatment of Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells with Interleukin-6 Abolishes Their Growth-Promoting Effect on Gastric Cancer Cells
The authors focused on the phenotype and function of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) pre-treated with interleukin-6 (IL-6) in gastric cancer. They found that the protein levels of α-smooth muscle actin were upregulated, and phosphorylated nuclear factor-κB protein levels were downregulated in the hUCMSCs pre-treated with IL-6, as shown by western blot analysis. [Int J Mol Med]
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Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Suppressing Activation of Allogeneic Cytokine-Induced Killer/Natural Killer Cells Either by Direct or Indirect Interaction
Investigators explored the effect of mesenchymal stem cells on the cell cycle, apoptosis rate and the expression of CD69, an activation marker, on the allogeneic cord blood derived cytokine-induced killer/natural killer cells. [Cell Biol Int] Abstract

Growth Factors Mediated Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Cardiac Polymicrotissue Using Hanging Drop and Bioreactor
Investigators created cardiac polymicrotissue from human umbilical cord matrix mesenchymal stem cells using a combination of growth factors (sphingosine-1-phosphate and suramin) and techniques (hanging drop and bioreactor). [Cell Biol Int] Abstract

Phenotypical and Functional Characteristics of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Equine Umbilical Cord Blood
Investigators optimized methodology for isolation, cultural characterization, differentiation and immunophenotyping of mesenchymal stem cells from equine umbilical cord blood. [Cytotechnology] Abstract

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Title21 Health Solutions Announces a New Class of Technology in Cellular Therapy
Title21 Health Solutions™ announced the release of a new class of technology which enables cellular therapy environments, transplant centers and cord blood banks to achieve a paperless, traceable laboratory environment through seamless automation and integration. [Title21 Health Solutions] Press Release

CBR’s President and CEO Named as Founding Member of New Cord Blood Banking Association
Cord Blood Registry^® (CBR^®) announced that Geoffrey Crouse, the company’s president and chief executive officer, is one of the 13 members of the founding board of The Cord Blood Association, a new trade and professional association organized for cord blood banking. [Cord Blood Registry] Press Release

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Postdoctoral Positions – Stem Cells and Bioengineering (Queensland University of Technology)

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Postdoctoral Fellow – Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Human Hematopoietic Specification (Washington University School of Medicine)

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