Mesenchymal Cell News Volume 14.06 | Feb 15 2022

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    Vol. 14.06 – 15 February, 2022
    TOP STORY

    Regulation of Neural Differentiation of ADMSCs using Graphene-Mediated Wireless-Localized Electrical Signals Driven by Electromagnetic Induction

    A wireless-electrical stimulation method was proposed to direct the neural differentiation of adipose-derived MSCs (ADMSCs) based on the electromagnetic effect using a graphene film as a conductive scaffold.
    [Advanced Science]

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    Mesenchymal Stem Cells Transfer Mitochondria to Allogeneic Tregs in an HLA-Dependent Manner Improving Their Immunosuppressive Activity

    Researchers demonstrated how direct and indirect contact with allogenic MSCs improved regulatory T cells’ (Tregs) potential for accumulation of immunosuppressive adenosine and suppression of conventional T cell proliferation, making them more potent therapeutic tools.
    [Nature Communications]

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    Effect of Polystyrene Nanoplastics and Their Degraded Forms on Stem Cell Fate

    Scientists synthesized surfactant-free amine-functionalized polystyrene (PS) nanoparticles (NPs) and PS-NPs with decreased crosslinking density without changing other factors, such as size, shape, and zeta potential and examined their effects on cell viability and physiology.
    [Journal of Hazardous Materials]

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    Preservation of the Naïve Features of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells In Vitro: Comparison of Cell- and Bone-Derived Decellularized Extracellular Matrix

    The authors developed four different 2D cell-based decellularized matrices and a 3D decellularized human trabecular-bone scaffold to evaluate bone marrow-MSC behavior.
    [Journal of Tissue Engineering]

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    PLA/Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds Exhibit In Vitro Immunological Inertness and Promote Robust Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells without Osteogenic Stimuli

    Evaluations using human MSCs showed that pure polylactic acid (PLA) scaffolds exerted an osteoconductive effect, whereas PLA/hydroxyapatite scaffolds efficiently induced osteogenic differentiation of MSCs even in the absence of any classical osteogenic stimuli.
    [Scientific Reports]

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    Sliding Hydrogels Enhance MSC Chondrogenesis by Facilitating Early Stage Cytoskeletal/Nuclear Dynamics and Mechanical Loading

    Investigators showed that sliding hydrogels substantially accelerated cartilage matrix production by human MSCs in 3D compared to conventional chemical hydrogels with static/non-mobile crosslinks.
    [Biophysical Journal]

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    MiR-155 Inhibits TP53INP1 Expression Leading to Enhanced Glycolysis of Psoriatic Mesenchymal Stem Cells

    Researchers investigated whether miR-155 regulated glycolysis of psoriasis and the underlying mechanisms. Human dermal-derived MSCs were treated with miR-155 mimic or inhibitor, followed by assessments of cells proliferation, metabolism and inflammatory response.
    [Journal of Dermatological Science]

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    The Osteogenesis of Ginsenoside Rb1 Incorporated Silk/Micro-Nano Hydroxyapatite/Sodium Alginate Composite Scaffolds for Calvarial Defect

    The roles of Ginsenoside Rb1 in cell viability, proliferation, apoptosis, osteogenic genes expression, and alkaline phosphatase activity of rat bone MSCs were evaluated.
    [International Journal of Oral Science]

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    Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Equipped by IFNα Empower T Cells with Potent Anti-Tumor Immunity

    Scientists created type I interferon (IFN)α-overexpressing MSCs. Upon direct injection into tumors, they found that these cells were powerful in eliminating several types of tumors.
    [Oncogene]

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    3D Print Platelet-Rich Plasma Loaded Scaffold with Sustained Cytokine Release for Bone Defect Repair

    Investigators demonstrated that their composite scaffold with platelet-rich plasma/gelatin microspheres led to greater positive effects in promoting large bone defect repair.
    [Tissue Engineering Part A]

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    Intravenous Administration of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Adipose Tissue and Umbilical Cord Improves Neuropathic Pain via Suppression of Neuronal Damage and Anti-Inflammatory Actions in Rats

    The authors investigated the effects of human adipose tissue- and umbilical cord-MSCs on neuropathic pain and its mechanisms using rat models of partial sciatic nerve ligation
    [PLoS One]

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    Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Alleviate the Imbalance of CD4+ T Cells via Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase Non-Receptor Type 2/Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 Signaling in Ameliorating Experimental Autoimmune Thyroiditis in Rats

    Researchers investigated the therapeutic effect of human umbilical cord MSCs on experimental autoimmune thyroiditis (EAT) and the underlying mechanisms by utilizing a porcine thyroglobulin-induced EAT rat model.
    [Endocrine Journal]

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    REVIEWS

    On the Horizon: Hedgehog Signaling to Heal Broken Bones

    The authors consider both in vitro and in vivo studies that examine the role of Hedgehog in repair and discuss some of the challenges inherent in their interpretation.
    [Bone Research]

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    Stem Cell-Based Tissue Engineering for the Treatment of Burn Wounds: A Systematic Review of Preclinical Studies

    Current treatment methods for burn wounds are far from ideal, driving the need for tissue engineered solutions. Among various approaches, stem cell-based strategies are promising candidates for improving the treatment of burn wounds.
    [Stem Cell Reviews and Reports]

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    INDUSTRY AND POLICY NEWS

    MTF Biologics Awards More than $1 Million in 2021 Research Grants to Support Allograft Research

    MTF Biologics has awarded more than $1 million in funding to nine researchers across the nation through its 2021 Extramural Research Grants Program. This year’s recipients are leading research in diverse areas including bone regeneration, orthopedic infection, and the toll of spinal epidural abscesses.
    [MTF Biologics]

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