Mesenchymal Cell News Volume 5.01 | Jan 15 2013

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    Mesenchymal Cell News 5.01 January 15, 2013

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    TOP STORY
    Prostaglandin E2 Regulates Murine Hematopoietic Stem/Progenitor Cells Directly via EP4 Receptor and Indirectly through Mesenchymal Progenitor Cells
    Bone marrow mesenchymal progenitor cells (MPCs) expressed EP receptors, and stimulation of MPCs with Prostaglandin E2 significantly increased their ability to support hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell colony formation. [Blood] Abstract

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    PUBLICATIONS (Ranked by impact factor of the journal)

    Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein 5 Is a Coreceptor for Multiple Fibrogenic Signaling Pathways in Pericytes and Myofibroblasts that Are Inhibited by Dickkopf-Related Protein 1
    Mesenchymal cells including microvascular mural cells (pericytes) are major progenitors of scar-forming myofibroblasts in kidney and other organs. Scientists showed pericytes in healthy kidneys have active WNT/β-catenin signaling responses that are markedly up-regulated following kidney injury. [Proc Natl Acad Sci USA] Abstract

    The Homing of Bone Marrow MSCs to Non-Osseous Sites for Ectopic Bone Formation Induced by Osteoinductive Calcium Phosphate
    Researchers used a sex-mismatched beagle dog model to investigate bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) homing via blood circulation to participate in ectopic bone formation via osteoinductive biomaterial. [Biomaterials] Abstract

    Pharmacologically Active Microcarriers Influence VEGF-A Effects on Mesenchymal Stem Cell Survival
    Vascular-endothelial-growth-factor-A (VEGF-A) or fibronectin-coated pharmacologically-active-microcarriers (FN-PAM-VEGF) could differently enhance cell proliferation, and/or resistance to hypoxia/reoxygenation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). To test this hypothesis, MSCs were incubated for six-days with VEGF-A alone or with FN-PAM-VEGF. [J Cell Mol Med] Abstract

    Effect of Labeling with Iron Oxide Particles or Nanodiamonds on the Functionality of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
    The authors examined the effects of cell labeling on the in vitro functionality of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. [PLoS One] Full Article

    Intranasal Mesenchymal Stem Cell Treatment for Neonatal Brain Damage: Long-Term Cognitive and Sensorimotor Improvement
    Scientists analyzed long-term effects of intranasal mesenchymal stem cell treatment on lesion size, sensorimotor and cognitive behavior, and determined the therapeutic window and dose response relationships. [PLoS One] Full Article

    Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB Accelerates Prostate Cancer Growth by Promoting the Proliferation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
    Investigators found that mesenchymal stem cells promoted prostate cancer (PCa) tumor growth in vivo and cell proliferation in vitro by using PCa cell strain RM-1. [J Cell Biochem] Abstract

    Intra-Arterial Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Critical Limb Ischemia Are Safe and Efficacious: Report of a Phase I Study
    Researchers evaluated 13 patients for a Phase I trial to investigate the safety and efficacy of intra-arterial mesenchymal stem cells in critical limb ischemia patients. [World J Surg] Abstract

    Selective Isolation of Nanog-Positive Human Amniotic Mesenchymal Cells and Differentiation into Cardiomyocytes
    Human amniotic mesenchymal cells (hAMCs) have the potential to be a useful cell source for cardiac regeneration therapy. Scientists attempted to isolate stem cells from hAMCs and differentiate them into cardiomyocytes. [Cell Reprogram] Abstract

    Biomimetic Three-Dimensional Anisotropic Geometries by Uniaxial Stretch of Poly(ɛ-Caprolactone) Films for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Proliferation, Alignment, and Myogenic Differentiation
    Investigators present a novel simple, solvent-free, and reproducible method via uniaxial stretching for incorporating anisotropic topographies on bioresorbable films with ambitions to realize stem cell alignment control. [Tissue Eng Part C Methods] Full Article | Press Release

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    REVIEWS

    Mesenchymal Stem Cell: Keystone of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Niche and a Stepping-Stone for Regenerative Medicine
    The authors examined the definition of mesenchymal stem cells and discuss the importance of rigorously characterizing their stem cell activity. They review their role and that of other putative niche constituents in the regulation of bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells. [Annu Rev Immunol] Abstract

    The Potential Use of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
    The authors summarize advances in the potential use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). In addition, they discuss their use in clinical trials of the treatment of graft-versus-host disease following HSCT, the immunomodulatory capacity of MSCs, and their regenerative and therapeutic potential in the field of HSCT. [Exp Mol Med] Full Article

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    INDUSTRY NEWS

    Regenerative Medicine: Clinical Trials Launched for the Treatment of Ununited Fractures
    The REBORNE project (Regenerating Bone Defects using New biomedical Engineering approaches), funded by the European Commission and coordinated by Inserm, has just received the green light from the French Medicinal Agency ANSM to begin orthopedic surgery clinical trials that aim to repair bones using adult stem cells combined with biomaterials. [INSERM] Press Release

    SanBio Announces Enrollment of the Second Cohort of Patients in Its Clinical Trial of Stem Cell Therapy for Chronic Stroke
    SanBio Inc. announced the successful enrollment of the second dose cohort of patients in its Phase I/IIa clinical trial testing the safety and efficacy of a novel allogeneic stem cell therapy product, SB623, in patients suffering from chronic deficits resulting from previous stroke injuries. [PR Newswire Association LLC]
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    POLICY NEWS

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    EVENTS

    NEW Israstem 2013
    April 22-23, 2013
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    JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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    Postdoctoral Position – Tumorigenicity of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (Weizmann Institute of Science)

    PhD Student – Stem Cells in Tooth Regeneration (King’s College London)

    PhD Studentship – Towards a Steering of Inflammatory Processes in Bone Regeneration (Charite – Universitatsmedizin Berlin)

    Postdoctoral Position – Mouse Developmental Biology (Lund Stem Cell Center, Lund University)

    Postdoctoral Position – Stem Cell Biology (Johns Hopkins School of Medicine)

    Postdoctoral Position – Human Stem Cell Engineering (University of Wisconsin – Madison)

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