Cord Blood News Volume 7.09 | Mar 12 2015

Human Placenta-Derived CD146-Positive Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Display a Distinct Osteogenic Differentiation Potential
Scientists investigated if expression of CD146 on mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) from placenta correlates with a similar osteogenic differentiation potential. The MSCs were isolated specifically from the endometrial and fetal parts of human term placenta and expanded in separate cultures, and compared to MSCs from bone marrow as controls. [Stem Cells Dev] Abstract

Effect of HSA Coated Iron Oxide Labeling on Human Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Researchers analyzed the efficacy of human serum albumin (HSA) coated iron oxide nanoparticles on the differentiation of human umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells. [Nanotechnology] Abstract

Three-Dimensional Spheroid Culture of Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promotes Cell Yield and Stemness Maintenance
Investigators established a novel three-dimensional (3D) system for the culture of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells within a real 3D microenvironment but with no digestion or passaging. [Cell Tissue Res] Abstract

Combination Therapy with Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 Is Superior for the Treatment of Acute Lung Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats
Researchers aimed to explore a more effective treatment method by combining human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 for acute lung ischemia-reperfusion injury. [Cell Biochem Funct] Abstract

Stem Cells Derived from Human First-Trimester Umbilical Cord Have the Potential to Differentiate into Oocyte-Like Cells In Vitro
Scientists investigated whether stem cells derived from human first-trimester umbilical cord (hFTUCs) are able to differentiate into germ cells. The hFTUCs were first isolated, expanded and then cultured in differentiation medium containing human follicular fluid, follicle-stimulating hormone/luteinizing hormone and estradiol for 24 days. [Int J Mol Med] Abstract | Download Full Article

Effects of Hypoxia on Proliferation of Human Cord Blood-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Researchers found that hypoxia, in part via hypoxia-inducible factor-1α, improved the proliferation efficiency, and prevented senescence of human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells without altering their morphology and surface markers. [Cytotechnology] Abstract

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AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals Announces Progress of Pivotal Phase III Trial PROUD-PV Applying Ropeginterferon Alfa 2b, a Novel, Long-Acting, Mono-Pegylated Interferon for Treatment of Polycythemia Vera
AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals AG reported the completion of recruitment for its Phase III trial PROUD-PV to support global licensure of Ropeginterferon alfa 2b, a novel, long-acting, mono-pegylated Interferon for the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. [AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals AG] Press Release

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