Extracellular Matrix News Volume 15.28 | Aug 15 2024

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    2024-08-15 | ECM 15.28


    Extracellular Matrix News by STEMCELL Technologies
    Vol. 15.28 – 15 August, 2024
    TOP STORY

    The FXR1 Network Acts as a Signaling Scaffold for Actomyosin Remodeling

    Investigators reported the fragile X-related protein 1 (FXR1) network, an mRNA-protein network present throughout the cytoplasm, formed by FXR1-mediated packaging of exceptionally long mRNAs.
    [Cell]

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    Staphylococcus aureus Adapts to Exploit Collagen-Derived Proline during Chronic Infection

    Researchers analyzed transcriptomic responses of human clinical isolates of S. aureus from initial and chronic infections. They observed upregulated collagenase and proline transporter gene expression in chronic infection isolates.
    [Nature Microbiology]

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    Hydrogel Crosslinking Modulates Macrophages, Fibroblasts, and Their Communication, during Wound Healing

    The authors observed that softer, lightly crosslinked hydrogels promoted greater cellular infiltration and resulted in smaller scars compared to stiffer, heavily crosslinked hydrogels.
    [Nature Communications]

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    The Core-Shell Microneedle with Probiotic Extracellular Vesicles for Infected Wound Healing and Microbial Homeostasis Restoration

    A novel core-shell microneedle (CSMN) patch was designed for the sequential delivery of tannic acid-magnesium complexes and extracellular vesicles from Lactobacillus druckerii.
    [Small]

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    H2S-Responsive NIR-II Fluorescent Nanozyme That Regulates Tumor Microenvironment for Activatable Synergistic CO Therapy/Catalytic Therapy/Immunotherapy

    A tumor-targeting TME and electric field stimuli-responsive nanozyme was developed, which was capable of catalyzing the generation of ROS to induce cell death and releasing carbon monoxide (CO) specifically in tumor tissues for on-demand CO therapy and immunotherapy.
    [Small]

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    Therapeutic Targeting ERRγ Suppresses Metastasis via Extracellular Matrix Remodeling in Small Cell Lung Cancer

    The authors showed that estrogen-related receptor gamma (ERRγ) was overexpressed in metastatic small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) tumors, and is positively associated with SCLC progression.
    [EMBO Molecular Medicine]

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    Astrocytes and the Tumor Microenvironment Inflammatory State Dictate the Killing of Glioblastoma Cells by Smac Mimetic Compounds

    The authors found that Smac mimetic compounds (SMC) resistance was not due to a cell-intrinsic mechanism of resistance. They evaluated the contribution of glioblastoma and brain stromal components to identify parameters leading to SMC efficacy and resistance.
    [Cell Death & Disease]

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    Agarose-Collagen Composite Microsphere Implants: A Biocompatible and Robust Approach for Skin Tissue Regeneration

    Investigators developed a novel agarose-collagen composite microsphere implant for skin tissue regeneration. Fabricated using an emulsification-crosslinking method, these microspheres exhibited excellent uniformity and sphericity, as well as attractive injectability.
    [International Journal of Biological Macromolecules]

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    Combining Sandblasting and Pink Anodisation of Ti Implants as a Promising Method for Improving Fibroblast Adhesion and Immune Response

    Cytokine secretion, macrophage adhesion and gene expression were measured by ELISA, confocal microscopy and RT-PCR. Cell adhesion and collagen secretion were evaluated in HGF cultures.
    [Journal of Materials Chemistry B]

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    Expression of Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 5 in the Vaginal Wall Tissues of Older Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse

    Scientists investigated the expression and significance of insulin-like growth factor binding protein 5 and ECM related proteins in anterior vaginal wall tissues among aged pelvic organ prolapse patients.
    [Scientific Reports]

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    REVIEWS

    Comprehensive Review on Collagen Extraction from Food By-Products and Waste as a Value-Added Material

    The authors examine the potential to extract value from the collagen content present in animal-derived waste and by-products. They provide a systematic evaluation of different species groups and discuss various approaches for processing and fabricating repurposed collagen.
    [International Journal of Biological Macromolecules]

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    Type II Collagen Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

    Investigators review the application of Type II collagen in tissue engineering and highlight its crucial contributions to the regeneration of hyaline cartilage and intervertebral discs.
    [Communications Materials]

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    INDUSTRY AND POLICY NEWS

    Kerato Ltd Partners with University of Montreal to Develop Novel Treatment for Corneal Damage

    BSF Enterprise announced that Kerato has entered into a Heads of Terms agreement and research partnership with the University of Montreal in Canada to develop an in situ gelling cornea that offers a novel treatment for corneal damage and full thickness perforations.
    [Med-Tech (BSF Enterprise)]

    Press Release

    Nigerian Scholar Among 57 Students Honoured with Gold Medals At Indian Institute Of Science

    Dr. Ajisafe Victor Ayobami, who pursued his PhD in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering at the prestigious institute, emerged as a standout by developing innovative therapeutic biomaterials derived from snail mucus for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
    [Platform Times]

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    JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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    Cancer Research UK – Bearsden, Scotland, United Kingdom

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