Mesenchymal Cell News Volume 8.17 | May 3 2016

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    Mesenchymal Cell News 8.17 May 3, 2016

    Mesenchymal Cell News

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    TOP STORY
    RhoA Determines Lineage Fate of Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Modulating CTGF–VEGF Complex in Extracellular Matrix
    Scientists showed that TGFβ-activated RhoA/ROCK signaling functions as a molecular switch regarding the fate of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in arterial repair/remodeling after injury. MSCs differentiate into myofibroblasts when RhoA/ROCK is turned on, endothelial cells when turned off. [Nat Commun] Full Article
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    PUBLICATIONS (Ranked by impact factor of the journal)
    IN VITRO

    Tumor Cell-Derived Exosomes Endow Mesenchymal Stromal Cells with Tumor-Promotion Capabilities
    Researchers report a critical role of tumor cell-derived exosomes in endowing bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) with a tumor-favourable phenotype. Tumor cell-derived exosomes affected neither the growth factor production nor the immunosuppressive property of MSCs. [Oncogene] Full Article

    Rapid and Efficient Stable Gene Transfer to Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Using a Modified Foamy Virus Vector
    Scientists described a self-inactivating foamy virus vector, incorporating the simian macaque foamy virus envelope and using physiological promoters, which efficiently transduced murine mesenchymal stromal cells in a single-round. [Mol Ther] Abstract | Full Article

    Oxysterols in Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Proliferation and Death
    Investigators described the short-term cytotoxic effects of cholestan-3α-5β-6α-triol, 3,5 cholestan-7-one,- cholestane-3,6-diol, 7-oxocholest-5-en-3β-yl acetate, and 5β-6β epoxy-cholesterol, on mesenchymal stem cells derived from human adipose tissue. [J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol] Abstract

    Overexpression of Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor 4α in Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Suppresses Hepatocellular Carcinoma Development through Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway Downregulation
    Researchers investigated what effect mesenchymal stem cells overexpressing hepatocyte nuclear factor 4α (MSC-HNF4α) have on human hepatoma cells in vitro and in vivo. Conditioned medium collected from in vitro MSC-HNF4α cultures significantly inhibited hepatoma cell growth and metastasis compared with controls. [Cancer Biol Ther] Abstract

    Evidence Supporting a Paracrine Effect of IGF-1/VEGF on Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Commitment
    In order to deepen a possible paracrine effect of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) on periosteum-derived progenitor cells and skin-derived MSCs, a Transwell coculture approach was used. The authors explored the genes involved in endothelial and osteoblastic differentiation, those modulating mitogen-activated protein kinase and phosphatidylinositol 3′-kinase-AKT signaling pathways as well as genes implicated in stemness. [Cells Tissues Organs] Full Article

    IN VIVO

    miR-211/STAT5A Signaling Modulates Migration of Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Improve Its Therapeutic Efficacy
    Researchers investigated a possible role for microRNA-211 (miR-211) in mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) migration, and whether genetic manipulation of miR-211 in MSCs could be used to enhance its beneficial effects of cell transplantation. [Stem Cells] Abstract

    Chronic High Dose Alcohol Induces Osteopenia via Activation of mTOR Signaling in Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells
    Scientists showed that high dose chronic alcohol consumption reduces osteogenic differentiation and enhances adipogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, leading to osteopenia in a mouse model. [Stem Cells] Abstract

    Activation of Wnt3a Signaling Promotes Myogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in mdx Mice
    Researchers report an effective mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) transplantation therapy in mdx mice by activation of Wnt3a signaling. MSCs were isolated from mouse bone marrow, and pretreated with Wnt3a-conditioned medium, then transplanted into mdx mice. [Acta Pharmacol Sin] Abstract

    Intra-Articular Injection of Platelet-Rich Fibrin Releasates in Combination with Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects: An In Vivo Study in Rabbits
    The therapeutic effects of platelet-rich fibrin releasate in combination with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells for articular cartilage regeneration were evaluated in a rabbit model. [J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater] Abstract

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    REVIEWS
    Comparison of In Vitro-Cultivation of Human Mesenchymal Stroma/Stem Cells Derived from Bone Marrow and Umbilical Cord
    The authors discuss and summarize certain experimental conditions for mesenchymal stroma/stem cell (MSC) in vitro culture focusing on adult bone marrow-derived and neonatal umbilical cord-derived MSCs in order to enhance the understanding of MSC tissue sources and to stratify different procedures. [J Tissue Eng Regen Med] Abstract

    Visit our reviews page to see a complete list of reviews in the mesenchymal cell research field.

     
    SCIENCE NEWS
    Intraventricular Transplantation of Autologous Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell in Hemorrhagic Stroke
    Asra Al Fauzi, MD, IFAANS, presented his research, Intraventricular Transplantation of Autologous Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell in Hemorrhagic Stroke. [Press release from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS; Newswise, Inc.) discussing research presented at the 2016 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago] Press Release

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    INDUSTRY NEWS
    Cynata Announces Japanese Patent Office Decision to Grant Patent for Cymerus™ MSC Technology
    Cynata Therapeutics Limited announced that the Japanese Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Decision to Grant a patent covering certain aspects of its proprietary Cymerus™ mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) manufacturing technology. [Cynata Therapeutics Limited] Press Release

    Regen BioPharma’s HemaXellerate Therapy for Treating Aplastic Anemia Licensed for Proof of Concept Study
    Regen BioPharma, Inc. has entered into a non-exclusive license agreement with Pan Am Cancer Treatment Center in Tijuana, Mexico to test HemaXellerate in a first-in-human proof of concept study. [Regen BioPharma, Inc. (PR Newswire Association LLC)] Press Release

     
    POLICY NEWS
    National Institutes of Health (United States)

    Food and Drug Administration (United States)

    Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (United States)

    European Medicines Agency (European Union)

    Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (United Kingdom)

    Therapeutic Goods Administration (Australia)

     
    EVENTS
    NEW Nordic Life Science Days 2016
    September 14-15, 2016
    Stockholm, Sweden

    Visit our events page to see a complete list of events in the mesenchymal cell community.

     
    JOB OPPORTUNITIES
    NEW PhD Student Position – Bone Biology (KU Leuven)

    Research Technologist – Mesenchymal Stem Cell Biology (STEMCELL Technologies Inc.)

    Postdoctoral Research Positions – Stem/Progenitor Cells in Repair and Regeneration (University of Rochester Medical Center)

    Postdoctoral Position – Craniofacial Molecular Biology (University of Southern California)

    Engineering Project Lead (Cytonome)

    Postdoctoral Research Associate – Stem Cell Biology and Cell Differentiation (University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine)

    Postdoctoral Position – Epigenetic Regulation of Cell Fate, Cancer and Metabolism (University Medical Center Freiburg)

    Postdoctoral Fellow – Mechanoregulation of Fibrosis and Vascular Injury (St. Michael’s Hospital)

    Cell Culture Technician (California Institute of Technology)

    Postdoctoral Positions – Tissue Repair/Inflammation (Institut Pasteur)

    Tenure-Track Faculty Positions – Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Nanyang Technological University)


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