Extracellular Matrix News Volume 6.14 | Apr 16 2015

Loss of CD147 Results in Impaired Epithelial Cell Differentiation and Malformation of the Meibomian Gland
Scientists identified a novel function for CD147, a transmembrane protein that promotes tissue remodeling through induction of matrix metalloproteinases, in regulating meibocyte differentiation and activity. [Cell Death Dis] Full Article

Influence of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Stimulation and Serum Deprivation on Gene Activation Patterns of Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Stromal Cells
Researchers investigated the effect of in vitro serum deprivation and vascular endothelial growth factor stimulation on gene expression patterns of adipose tissue-derived stromal cells. [Stem Cell Res Ther]
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Collagen and Elastin Cross-Linking Is Altered during Aberrant Late Lung Development Associated with Hyperoxia
Scientists demonstrated that collagen and elastin cross-linking are perturbed during the arrested alveolarization of developing mouse lungs exposed to hyperoxia. [Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol] Abstract

High-Mobility Group Box 1 Accelerates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Lung Fibroblast Proliferation In Vitro: Involvement of the NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Researchers investigated the effects of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)- and/or high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1)-stimulating murine lung fibroblasts on gene expression using various assays in vitro. Secretion of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2 was significantly upregulated after treatment with LPS, HMGB1, or their combination. [Lab Invest] Abstract

Periodontal Regeneration Employing Gingival Margin-Derived Stem/Progenitor Cells in Conjunction with IL-1ra-Hydrogel Synthetic Extracellular Matrix
Scientists investigated the periodontal regenerative potential of gingival margin-derived stem/progenitor cells in conjunction with IL-1ra releasing hyaluronic acid synthetic extracellular matrix [J Clin Periodontol] Abstract

Colorectal Cancer Metastases Settle in the Hepatic Microenvironment Through α5β1 Integrin
Researchers investigated the role of α5β1 integrin and how the microenvironment influences this adhesion molecule, in a model of colon cancer progression to the liver. [J Cell Biochem] Abstract

No Effects of Hyperosmolar Culture Medium on Tissue Regeneration by Human Degenerated Nucleus Pulposus Cells despite Upregulation Extracellular Matrix Genes
Investigators determined the effect of osmolality and different osmolytes on the regeneration by human nucleus pulposus cells through gene expression and extracellular matrix production. [Spine] Abstract

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RepliCel Life Sciences Receives Approval to Conduct Clinical Trial for Patients with Chronic Achilles Tendinosis
RepliCel Life Sciences Inc. announced that it has received approval from the University of British Columbia (UBC) Clinical Research Ethics Board to conduct a Phase I/II clinical trial at the UBC Hospital. The trial will investigate the potential of RepliCel’s tendon repair product, RCT-01, to treat chronic tendon injury. [RepliCel Life Sciences Inc.] Press Release

Bone Therapeutics Establishes US Subsidiary
Bone Therapeutics announced that it has established its US based subsidiary, Bone Therapeutics USA Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts. The establishment of the US headquarters is the first step for the company to move forward its US clinical trials program. [Bone Therapeutics S.A.] Press Release

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