Cord Blood News Volume 6.49 | Dec 18 2014

Proangiogenic Compositions of Microvesicles Derived from Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Microvesicles (MVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been shown to promote angiogenesis. Investigators aimed to shed a light on the mechanisms by analyzing the angiogenesis-promoting compositions of MSC-MVs. [PLoS One] Full Article

Non-Enzymatic Isolation followed by Supplementation of Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Improves Proliferation, Clonogenic Capacity and SSEA-4 Expression of Perivascular Cells from Human Umbilical Cord
Researchers report a simple non-enzymatic isolation method of perivascular cells from human umbilical cord and compare its efficiency with the conventional collagenase treatment method in terms of proliferation, immunophenotype, clonogenic capacity, and differentiation potential. [Cell Tissue Res] Abstract

Replication of Influenza Virus A in Swine Umbilical Cord Epithelial Stem-Like Cells
Scientists describe the isolation and characterization of epithelial stem-like cells from the swine umbilical cord and their susceptibility to influenza virus infection. [Virulence] Abstract

Family Directed Umbilical Cord Blood Banking for Acute Leukemia: Usage Rate in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Investigators assessed the usage rate of family umbilical cord blood collections directed to patients with acute leukemia and to investigate the factors influencing the usage rate. [Stem Cell Rev] Abstract

Methodological and Clinical Aspects of Alloimmunization after Granulocyte Transfusion in Patients Undergoing Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
Anti-human leukocyte antigen and anti-MHC class I chain related antigens A antibody response after the administration of granulocyte transfusions in 29 patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) encompassing 109 sera was investigated by multianalyte microbead assay before and up to six months after HSCT. [Tissue Antigens] Abstract

A Comparative Study on Efficiency of Adult Fibroblasts and Amniotic Fluid-Derived Stem Cells as Donor Cells for Production of Hand-Made Cloned Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Embryos
The efficiency of two cell types, namely adult fibroblasts, and amniotic fluid stem cells as nuclear donor cells for somatic cell nuclear transfer by hand-made cloning in buffalo was compared. [Cytotechnology] Abstract

Ectodermal Differentiation of Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Applications
The authors examine the differentiation potential of Wharton’s jelly mesenchymal stem cells into hair follicle, skin, neurons and sweat glands along with discussing the potential utilization of such differentiation in regenerative medicine. [Tissue Eng Part B Rev] Abstract

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Americord Funds Clinical Trial Examining the Use of Donor Stem Cells in Patients with Previously Treated Cancers
Americord Registry announced that it has provided funding to the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota. Funding will support research into the possible use of donor stem cells in patients with previously treated lymphoma, myeloma, or chronic lymphocytic leukemia. [Americord Registry (PR Newswire Association LLC)] Press Release

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Director of Bone Marrow Transplant (University of Utah)

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

Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Laboratory Technician (California Cryobank)

Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Umbilical Cord Blood Processing (California Cryobank)

PhD Student – Department of Hematopoiesis (Sanquin)

Postdoctoral Fellow – Stem Cell Biology Gene Expression and Regulation (The University of Texas Medical School at Houston)

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

Quality Improvement Coordinator – Regenerative Medicine (The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

Cord Tissue Processing Technician (Cord Blood Registry)

Principal Scientist – Hematopoietic Products (STEMCELL Technologies Inc.)

Scientist – Pluripotent Stem Cell Media Development, High Throughput Screening (STEMCELL Technologies Inc.)

Scientist – Cell Culture Support Products (STEMCELL Technologies Inc.)

Scientist – Immunology/Cell Separation (STEMCELL Technologies Inc.)

Research Associate – Cell Separation (STEMCELL Technologies Inc.)

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