Extracellular Matrix News Volume 14.12 | Mar 30 2023

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    2023-03-30 | ECM 14.12


    Extracellular Matrix News by STEMCELL Technologies
    Vol. 14.12 – 30 March, 2023
    TOP STORY

    Engineered Toll-like Receptor Nanoagonist Binding to Extracellular Matrix Elicits Safe and Robust Antitumor Immunity

    The authors reported an improved CpG-based immunotherapy approach composed of a synthetic ECM-anchored DNA/peptide hybrid nanoagonist via a tailor designed DNA template that encodes tetramer CpG and additional short DNA moieties.
    [ACS Nano]

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    Curvature Induces Active Velocity Waves in Rotating Spherical Tissues

    Scientists discovered a collective mode of cell migration in rotating spherical tissues manifesting as a propagating single-wavelength velocity wave. This wave was accompanied by an apparently incompressible supracellular flow pattern featuring topological defects as dictated by the spherical topology.
    [Nature Communications]

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    A Nanoparticle Ink Allowing the High Precision Visualization of Tissue Engineered Scaffolds by MRI

    A magnetic ink based on ultra-small iron oxide nanoparticles was developed and integrated into biocompatible alginate hydrogel used in cell scaffolding applications.
    [Small]

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    Moisture-Adaptive Contractile Biopolymer-Derived Fibers for Wound Healing Promotion

    Investigators reported a moisture-adaptive fiber that rapidly absorbed wound tissue fluid and produced a large lengthwise contractile force during the drying process.
    [Small]

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    Nature-Skin-Derived e-Skin as Versatile “Wound Therapy-Health Monitoring” Bioelectronic Skin-Scaffolds: Skin to Bio-e-Skin

    An acellular dermal matrix-based bioelectronic skin was used to fabricate versatile “wound therapy-health monitoring” tissue-nanoengineered skin scaffolds via a facile “one-pot” bio-compositing strategy.
    [Advanced Healthcare Materials]

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    Meisosomes, Folded Membrane Microdomains between the Apical Extracellular Matrix and Epidermis

    Researchers showed that in mutants lacking furrows, the normal intimate connection between the epidermis and the cuticle is lost, specifically at the lateral epidermis, where, in contrast to the dorsal and ventral epidermis, there are no hemidesmosomes.
    [eLife]

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    Nature-Inspired Dual Purpose Strategy toward Cell-Adhesive PCL Networks: C(-linker-)RGD Incorporation via Thiol-ene Crosslinking

    Investigators introduced a single-step strategy toward cell-adhesive polymer networks where thiol-ene chemistry served a dual purpose. Alkene-functionalized PCL was crosslinked by means of a multifunctional thiol.
    [Biomacromolecules]

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    Effects of ECM Proteins (Laminin, Fibronectin, and Type IV Collagen) on the Biological Behavior of Schwann Cells and Their Roles in the Process of Remyelination after Peripheral Nerve Injury

    The authors analyzed the effects of three ECM proteins on Schwann cells in the nerve regeneration environment, including their adhesion, proliferation, and migration.
    [Frontiers In Bioengineering And Biotechnology]

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    \e Model for Human Primary Mammary Adipocytes to Study Their Metabolic Crosstalk with Breast Cancer in Lean and Obese Conditions

    Scientists showed that human mammary adipocytes (M-Ads) died within two–three days by necrosis when grown in 2D. As an alternative, M-Ads were grown in a fibrin matrix, a 3D model that preserved their distribution, integrity, and metabolic function for up to five days at physiological glucose concentrations.
    [Scientific Reports]

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    In Vitro Evaluation of Genipin-Crosslinked Gelatin Hydrogels for Vocal Fold Injection

    Some selected formulations were proceeded with rheology, pore size, chemical analysis and in vitro cellular activity of Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells, to determine the safety application of the selected hydrogels, for future cell delivery prospect.
    [Scientific Reports]

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    Isolation and Identification of Extracellular Matrix Proteins from Oil-Based CASPERized Mouse Brains for Matrisomal Analysis

    Researchers immersed mouse brains in oil for polymerization and decellularization via Oil-based Clinically and Experimentally Applicable Acellular Tissue Scaffold Production for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (O-CASPER).
    [Heliyon]

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    A Tunable Calcium Phosphate Coating to Drive In Vivo Osseointegration of Composite Engineered Tissues

    Investigators successfully fabricated polycaprolactone salt-leached scaffolds with two levels of a biomimetic calcium phosphate coating to examine their effects on mesenchymal stem cell osteogenesis.
    [Cells Tissues Organs]

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    REVIEWS

    Recreating the Extracellular Matrix: Novel 3D Cell Culture Platforms in Cancer Research

    The authors reported on the emerging methods and cutting-edge technologies in 3D cell culture platforms and discuss their potential use in unveiling tumour microenvironmental cues, drug screening, and personalized treatment.
    [FEBS Journal]

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    INDUSTRY AND POLICY NEWS

    Cullinan Oncology Announces US FDA Clearance of Investigational New Drug Application for CLN-617, a Novel Fusion Protein Harnessing Il-2 and Il-12 Cytokines

    The US FDA has approved Cullinan Oncology, Inc.’s Investigational New Drug application for CLN-617, a fusion protein comprised of two potent and synergistic antitumor cytokines, IL-2 and IL-12, with a collagen binding domain designed for retention in the tumor microenvironment following intratumoral injection.
    [Cullinan Oncology, Inc]

    Press Release

    Schmidt Recognized with American Institute For Medical And Biological Engineering Pierre Galletti Award

    The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering has awarded its highest honor to Dr. Christine Schmidt, Professor, J. Crayton Pruitt Family Chair & Department Chair in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering.
    [University of Florida]

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