Mesenchymal Cell News Volume 4.18 | May 8 2012

Inhibition of Kupffer Cell Activity Improves Transplantation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Liver Functions
The authors showed that the inhibition of Kupffer cell activity improves stem cell transplantation into liver tissue and corrects some of the liver functions under conditions of liver injury. [Cell Transplant] Abstract

Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Exploit the Immune Response Mediating Chemokines to Impact the Phenotype of Glioblastoma
Scientists aimed to investigate the interactions of human mesenchymal stem cells and glioblastoma multiforme cells under in vitro conditions. [Cell Transplant] Abstract

IFN-γ-Primed Human Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Induce Tumor Cell Apoptosis In Vitro via Tumor Necrosis Factor-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand
Researchers showed that IFN-γ-primed human mesenchymal stem cells could induce cancer cell apoptosis via tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand-mediated pathway. [Int J Biochem Cell Biol] Abstract

High Mesenchymal Stem Cell Seeding Densities in Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels Produce Engineered Cartilage with Native Tissue Properties
Scientists hypothesized that increasing the mesenchymal stem cell seeding density would decrease the required diffusional distance, and so expedite the development of functional properties. [Acta Biomater] Abstract

Immunomodulatory Effects of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in a Swine Hemi-Facial Allotransplantation Model
Researchers investigated whether the infusion of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells, combined with transient immunosuppressant treatment, could suppress allograft rejection and modulate T-cell regulation in a swine orthotopic hemi-facial composite tissue allotransplantation model. [PLoS One] Full Article

Isolation and Characterization of Novel Murine Epiphysis Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
The objective of this study was to find an alternative murine mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) source that could provide sufficient MSCs. [PLoS One] Full Article

Long-Term In Vitro Expansion of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Showed Low Risk of Tumorigenicity
Researchers investigated the effect of long-term in vitro expansion on human adipose-derived stem cells. [J Tissue Eng Regen Med] Abstract

Mesenchymal Progenitor Cells Derived from Traumatized Muscle Enhance Neurite Growth
Researchers aimed to determine whether traumatized muscle-derived mesenchymal progenitor cells exhibit neurotrophic function equivalent to that of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. [J Tissue Eng Regen Med] Abstract

Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Matrices for Enhanced Osteoregeneration
Scientists hypothesized that given the multistage process of osteogenesis, human mesenchymal stem cells-mediated repair might be maximal at a specific time point of healing. [Sci Transl Med] Abstract

Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute Gets $10 Million Grant from Starr Foundation
The Miller School of Medicine’s Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute (ISCI) announced that it received a $10 million grant from The Starr Foundation. The grant will support ISCI in broadening its preclinical and clinical research on stem cells, and help accelerate its pipeline of translational research and programs for a wide range of debilitating conditions. [University of Miami Miller School of Medicine] Press Release

First Fellowships Awarded in New Canadian Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Program
The first two postdoctoral research fellowships of a new program to promote stem cell research in Canada were announced by the program’s sponsors, Canada’s Stem Cell Network and Pfizer. [Stem Cell Network] Press Release

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NEW Keystone Symposia on Molecular and Cellular Biology: Stem Cell Regulation in Homeostasis and Disease
February 24-March 1, 2013
Banff, Canada

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