Extracellular Matrix News Volume 15.11 | Mar 28 2024

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    Extracellular Matrix News by STEMCELL Technologies
    Vol. 15.11 – 28 March, 2024
    TOP STORY

    Mapping Functional to Morphological Variation Reveals the Basis of Regional Extracellular Matrix Subversion and Nerve Invasion in Pancreatic Cancer

    Researchers identified three major morphological and functional variants that co-existed in varying proportions in all pancreatic ductal carcinoma, displayed limited genetic diversity, and were associated with a distinct organization of the ECM.
    [Cancer Cell]

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    Cancer Cell Genetics Shaping of the Tumor Microenvironment Reveals Myeloid Cell-Centric Exploitable Vulnerabilities in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    In newly generated, clinically-relevant somatic female hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) mouse models, investigators identified cancer genetics’ specific and stage-dependent alterations of the liver tumor microenvironment associated with distinct histopathological and malignant HCC features.
    [Nature Communications]

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    Silk Fibroin Hydrogel Adhesive Enables Sealed-Tight Reconstruction of Meniscus Tears

    Scientists designed a dual functional biologic-released bioadhesive comprised of methacrylated silk fibroin crosslinked with phenylboronic acid-ionic liquid loading with growth factor TGF-β1, which integrated chemo-mechanical restoration with inner meniscal regeneration.
    [Nature Communications]

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    Bioengineering Full-Scale Auricles Using 3D-Printed External Scaffolds and Decellularized Cartilage Xenograft

    Using a small animal “bioreactor”, investigators bioengineered full-scale ears utilizing decellularized cartilage xenograft placed within a 3D-printed external auricular scaffold that mimics the size, shape, and biomechanical properties of the native human auricle.
    [Acta Biomaterialia]

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    Platelet Rich Fibrin and Simvastatin-Loaded Pectin-Based 3D Printed-Electrospun Bilayer Scaffold for Skin Tissue Regeneration

    A bilayer scaffold with a top layer comprising 3D printed pectin/polyacrylic acid/platelet rich fibrin hydrogel and a bottom nanofibrous layer containing Pec/PAA/simvastatin was produced.
    [International Journal Of Biological Macromolecules]

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    Mechanical Properties of Native and Decellularized Reproductive Tissues: Insights for Tissue Engineering Strategies

    Researchers investigated the changes in Young’s modulus, storage modulus, loss modulus, and porosity of native and decellularized bovine reproductive tissues during the estrous cycle.
    [Scientific Reports]

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    Predictive Value of Procollagen C-Protease Enhancer Protein on the Prognosis of Glioma Patients

    Multiple bioinformatics techniques have been employed to investigate the roles of procollagen c-protease enhancer protein (PCOLCE) in glioma, consisting of the correlation between PCOLCE and prognosis, immune checkpoints, immune cell infiltrates, and tumor microenvironment.
    [Heliyon]

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    REVIEWS

    Harnessing Innate Immune Pathways for Therapeutic Advancement in Cancer

    Scientists observe that the role of the innate immune pathway demonstrates heterogeneity, links to the tumor development stage, pathway status, and specific cell types. They propose that within the tumor microenvironment, the innate immune pathway exhibits multidimensional diversity.
    [Signal Transduction And Targeted Therapy]

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    MOFs and MOF-Based Composites as Next-Generation Materials for Wound Healing and Dressings

    Metal–organic frameworks (MOF)-based composites promote cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and matrix synthesis, acting as carriers for bioactive molecules and promoting tissue regeneration.
    [Small]

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    INDUSTRY AND POLICY NEWS

    Joints that Could Heal Themselves? Researchers Could Get There in 5 Years

    Patients could get a single shot in the joint that would not only stop their cartilage and bone from eroding, but kick start its regrowth. The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health awarded up to $39 million to a University of Colorado Boulder-led team of scientists to work toward making this dream a reality.
    [University of Colorado]

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