Hematopoiesis News Volume 3.22 | Jun 5 2012

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    Hematopoiesis News 3.22 June 5, 2012
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    TOP STORY
    Inhibitory Receptors Bind Angiopoietin-Like Proteins and Support Blood Stem Cells and Leukemia Development
    Scientists uncover an unexpected functional significance of classical immune-inhibitory receptors in maintenance of stemness of normal adult stem cells and in support of cancer development. [Nature]
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    PUBLICATIONS (Ranked by impact factor of the journal)

    LABORATORY RESEARCH

    Melanoma Exosomes Educate Bone Marrow Progenitor Cells Toward a Pro-Metastatic Phenotype through MET
    Researchers showed that exosome production, transfer and education of bone marrow cells supports tumor growth and metastasis, has prognostic value and offers promise for new therapeutic directions in the metastatic process. [Nat Med] Abstract | Press Release

    A Stapled BCL-2-Interacting Mediator of Cell Death Peptide Overcomes Apoptotic Resistance in Hematologic Cancers
    Investigators found that broad and multimodal targeting of the BCL-2 family pathway can overcome pathologic barriers to cell death. [J Clin Invest] Full Article | Press Release

    FANCL Ubiquitinates Beta-Catenin and Enhances Its Nuclear Function
    Scientists suggest that diminished Wnt/beta-catenin signaling may be an underlying molecular defect in FANCL-deficient hematopoietic stem cells leading to their accelerated loss. [Blood] Abstract

    FGF-2 Expands Murine Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells via Proliferation of Stromal Cells, c-Kit Activation and CXCL12 Downregulation
    Researchers revealed a novel mechanism underlying FGF-2 mediated in vivo expansion of both hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells and their supportive stromal cells. [Blood] Abstract

    The Endothelial Antigen ESAM Monitors Hematopoietic Stem Cell Status between Quiescence and Self-Renewal
    Scientists showed that expression of endothelial cell-selective adhesion molecule (ESAM) can be a powerful indicator of hematopoietic stem cell activation. [J Immunol] Abstract

    Hyaluronan Expressed by the Hematopoietic Microenvironment Is Required for Bone Marrow Hematopoiesis
    Researchers suggest that hyaluronan (HA) depletion reduces the ability of the microenvironment to support hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells, and confirm a role for HA as a necessary regulatory element in the structure of the hematopoietic microenvironment. [J Biol Chem] Abstract | Full Article

    Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Stem Cells Display Alterations in the Expression of Genes Involved in Oxidative Phosphorylation
    Researchers suggest that abnormal expression of mitochondrial respiratory chain genes may facilitate electron “leakage” to promote production of reactive oxygen species and accumulation of genomic instability in leukemia stem cells in imatinib-naive and imatinib-treated patients. [Leuk Lymphoma] Abstract

    CLINICAL RESEARCH

    A Phase I/II Study of Carfilzomib in Combination with Lenalidomide and Low-Dose Dexamethasone as a Frontline Treatment for Multiple Myeloma
    This phase I/II study in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma assessed carfilzomib, lenalidomide and weekly dexamethasone-in 28-day cycles. [Blood] Abstract | Press Release

    Treatment of Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with Imatinib Combined with a Pediatric-Based Protocol
    The clinical course of 32 adults age 18-60 years with Philadelphia chromosome positive-acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated with a pediatric-based protocol plus imatinib was evaluated. [Br J Haematol] Abstract

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    INDUSTRY NEWS

    29 Johns Hopkins Stem Cell Researchers Awarded Funding from the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund
    The Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund awarded 29 of 40 grants to Johns Hopkins researchers for the study of stem cell metabolism and regulation, the creation of new cell models for human diseases such as schizophrenia and Rett syndrome and the development of new potential therapies. [The Johns Hopkins University] Press Release

    CHOC Children’s Research Project Awarded $5.5 Million Grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
    A Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Children’s research project has been awarded a $5.5 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. The grant will be used to develop a stem cell-based therapy for the treatment of mucopolysaccharidosis as well as defects in other major organ systems. [Children’s Hospital of Orange County] Press Release

    Medical Fellows in Hematology Awarded Grant to Encourage Research Careers
    The American Society of Hematology (ASH) announced the five recipients of the 2012 ASH Research Training Award for Fellows, a grant that encourages junior researchers in hematology-related training programs to pursue careers in academic hematology by providing protected time to conduct research during their fellowship training. [American Society of Hematology] Press Release

    POLICY NEWS

    White House Petitioned to Make Research Free to Access
    More than 17,000 people have signed an online petition urging US President Barack Obama to require all scientific journal articles resulting from US taxpayer-funded research to be made freely available online. [White House, United States] Press Release

    Horizon 2020: A €80 Billion Battlefield for Open Access
    As negotiations proceed to shape the next installment of Europe’s gargantuan research funding programs, scientists, librarians, and publishers are eagerly awaiting the answer to a critical question: How strong will the new seven-year program, called Horizon 2020, be on Open Access? [European Commission, European Union] Press Release

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    EVENTS

    NEW European School of Haematology (ESH) – European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) Training Course: Hemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
    April 26-29, 2013
    Syracuse, Italy
      
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    JOB OPPORTUNITIES

    Research Associate – Chemistry (STEMCELL Technologies, Inc.)

    Research Associate – Particle Chemistry (STEMCELL Technologies, Inc.)


    Research Technologist – Contract Assay Services (STEMCELL Technologies, Inc.)

    Research Technologist – Media Development (STEMCELL Technologies, Inc.)

    Scientist – Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (STEMCELL Technologies Inc.)

    Scientist – Epithelial Cell Research (STEMCELL Technologies Inc.)

    Scientist – Mesenchymal Cell Research (STEMCELL Technologies, Inc.)

    Business Analyst – Product Management (STEMSOFT Software Inc.)

    Postdoctoral Position – Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Leukemia (City of Hope National Medical Center)

    Postdoctoral Position – Hematopoietic Stem Cell Research (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)

    Postdoctoral Fellowship – Cellular Origin of Blood Cells (European Molecular Biology Laboratory)

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