Extracellular Matrix News Volume 13.33 | Aug 25 2022

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    2022-08-25 | ECM 13.33


    Extracellular Matrix News by STEMCELL Technologies
    Vol. 13.33 – 25 August, 2022
    TOP STORY

    ETS1 Governs Pathological Tissue-Remodeling Programs in Disease-Associated Fibroblasts

    In arthritis, ETS1 drove polarization toward tissue-destructive fibroblasts by orchestrating hitherto undescribed regulatory elements of the osteoclast differentiation factor receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand as well as matrix metalloproteinases.
    [Nature Immunology]

    Abstract

    Explore Antibodies for Epithelial Cell Markers
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    Epithelial SOX9 Drives Progression and Metastases of Gastric Adenocarcinoma by Promoting Immunosuppressive Tumor Microenvironment

    Researchers dissected the role of SOX9-mediated cancer stemness attributes and immunosuppressive microenvironment in advanced gastric adenocarcinoma for novel therapeutic discoveries.
    [Gut]

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    Strontium-Incorporated Bioceramic Scaffolds for Enhanced Osteoporosis Bone Regeneration

    The authors fabricated bioactive scaffolds through strontium incorporation based on our previously developed modified amino-functional mesoporous bioactive glass and systematically investigated the bioactivity of the resulting scaffold in vitro and in vivo in an osteoporotic rat model.
    [Bone Research]

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    Tumor Microenvironment-Responsive Cu/CaCO3-Based Nanoregulator for Mitochondrial Homeostasis Disruption-Enhanced Chemodynamic/Sonodynamic Therapy

    Intelligent copper-dropped calcium carbonate (Cu/CaCO3) loading sonosensitizer Ce6 nanoparticles were established to realize tumor microenvironment-responsive self-supply of oxygen and successively Ca2+-overloading-strengthened chemodynamic therapy/sonodynamic therapy.
    [Small]

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    Delta/Notch Signaling in Glia Maintains Motor Nerve Barrier Function and Synaptic Transmission by Controlling Matrix Metalloproteinase Expression

    Scientists identified Delta/Notch signaling in subperineurial glia, a crucial glial type for Drosophila motor axon ensheathment and the blood–brain barrier, to be essential for controlling the expression of matrix metalloproteinase 1, a major regulator of the ECM.
    [Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America]

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    Enhancement Strategy for Effective Vascular Regeneration Following Myocardial Infarction through a Dual Stem Cell Approach

    Researchers developed a dual stem cell approach for effective vascular regeneration by utilizing two distinct types of stem cells that continuously secreted stromal-derived factor-1α to simultaneously promote natal vasculogenesis and angiogenesis.
    [Experimental & Molecular Medicine]

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    TGF-β1/Smad3 Upregulates UCA1 to Promote Liver Fibrosis through DKK1 and miR18a

    The authors reported for the first time that TGF‐β1/Smad3 could promote liver fibrosis by upregulating UCA1, which further affected DKK1 and collagen, such as COL1A1, COL1A2, and COL3A1.
    [Journal of Molecular Medicine]

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    An Automated 3D-Printed Perfusion Bioreactor Combinable with Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulators for Bone Tissue Investigations

    Investigators proposed an automated uni-/bi-directional perfusion bioreactor combinable with pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation for culturing 3D bone tissue models.
    [Scientific Reports]

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    Hypoxia Mimetics Restore Bone Biomineralisation in Hyperglycaemic Environments

    The authors investigated, using an in vitro hyperglycaemia bone tissue engineering model, the differing effects of glucose levels, hypoxia, and chemicals known to stabilize HIF-1α on bone formation.
    [Scientific Reports]

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    Noncanonical Wnt/Ror2 Signaling Regulates Cell-Matrix Adhesion to Prompt Directional Tumor Cell Invasion in Breast Cancer

    Scientists demonstrated that the noncanonical Wnt receptor, Ror2, regulated tumor cell-driven matrix remodeling and invasion in breast cancer.
    [Molecular Biology of the Cell]

    Abstract

    Potential of Stem Cell Seeded Three-Dimensional Scaffold for Regeneration of Full-Thickness Skin Wounds

    Investigators conducted skin regeneration in a rat model of full-thickness dermal wound by transplanting genetically modified mesenchymal stem cells seeded on a 3D collagen scaffold.
    [Journal of the Royal Society interface]

    Full Article

    Vascularized Pancreas-on-a-Chip Device Produced Using a Printable Simulated Extracellular Matrix

    A complex combination of the simulated ECM was examined with a comprehensive analysis of cell response and a variety of controls.
    [Biomedical Materials]

    Abstract

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    REVIEWS

    Navigating Regulatory Pathways for Translation of Biologic Cartilage Repair Products

    The authors identify the challenges impeding translation of strategies and technologies for cell-based cartilage repair, such as the disconnect between university funding and regulatory requirements.
    [Science Translational Medicine]

    Full Article

    Advances in Cell Coculture Membranes Recapitulating In Vivo Microenvironments

    Advances in heterogeneous cell coculture systems using semi-permeable membranes have made it feasible to create in vivo-like microenvironments for a myriad of biomedical applications.
    [Trends in Biotechnology]

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    Chiral Fiber Supramolecular Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering

    Scientists discuss the considerations for chiral supramolecular hydrogel design, as well as the influence of external stimuli on chiral hydrogel construction.
    [Wiley interdisciplinary Reviews-Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology]

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    INDUSTRY AND POLICY NEWS

    Alume Biosciences Announces First Patient Dosed with ALM-488 in Phase III Pivotal Study in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery

    Alume Biosciences, Inc. announced that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase III pivotal study of ALM-488, a peptide-dye conjugate that binds to the ECM of nerves, allowing real-time nerve illumination during surgery.
    [Alume Biosciences (Cision US, Inc.)]

    Press Release

    Regen BioPharma Develops Novel Means of Using CAR-T Cell Immunotherapy to Attack Solid Tumors

    Regen BioPharma, Inc. announced the development of a novel immunotherapy for treatment of solid tumors. The current approach developed by the company involves initial treatment of the tumor microenvironment with cells of the innate immune system called CAR-M and CAR-NK cells.
    [Regen BioPharma, Inc. (Cision US, Inc.)]

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