Mesenchymal Cell News Volume 7.31 | Aug 11 2015

Autocrine Action of Thrombospondin-2 Determines the Chondrogenic Differentiation Potential and Suppresses Hypertrophic Maturation of Human Umbilical Cord Blood-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Investigators demonstrated differentiation potential of human umbilical cord blood-derived MSCs (hUCB-MSCs) obtained from different individual donors varies, and they investigated the molecular basis for this variation. To assess the association between thrombospondin-2 (TSP2) and the differentiation potential, they evaluated chondrogenic differentiation of hUCB-MSCs treated with TSP2 siRNA. [Stem Cells] Abstract

Cell-Mediated Dexamethasone Release from Semi-IPNs Stimulates Osteogenic Differentiation of Encapsulated Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Researchers demonstrated that PEG-bis-(2-acryloyloxy propanoate)/dexamethasone-conjugated hyaluronic acid semi-IPNs can provide cell-mediated release of bioactive free dexamethasone that induces human mesenchymal stem cells osteogenic differentiation. This approach offers an efficient system for local delivery of osteogenic molecules empowering point of care applications. [Biomacromolecules] Abstract

Cartilage Repair Using Composites of Human Umbilical Cord Blood-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel in a Minipig Model
The authors confirmed the consistent regenerative potential of cartilage regeneration potential of human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUCB-MSCs) in a pig model using three different cell lines. The cellular characteristics of the human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells influenced the degree of cartilage regeneration potential. [Stem Cells Transl Med] Abstract | Full Article

Effects of Exendin-4 on Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Proliferation, Migration and Apoptosis In Vitro
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were isolated from bone marrow and cultured in vitro. After treatment with Ex-4, MSCs displayed a higher proliferative capacity, increased C-X-C motif receptor 4 (CXCR4) expression and an enhanced migration response. [Sci Rep] Full Article

Mesenchymal Stem Cells Regulate Melanoma Cancer Cells Extravasation to Bone and Liver at Their Perivascular Niche
Investigators report that local mesenchymal stem cells, acting as pericytes, regulate the extravasation of melanoma cancer cells specifically to murine bone marrow and liver. [Int J Cancer] Abstract

Growth Factors Cross-Linked to Collagen Microcarriers Promote Expansion and Chondrogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Collagen microcarriers cross-linked with basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) or transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) were used for expansion and chondrogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSC). Chondrogenic differentiation of MSC was induced by TGF-β1 cross-linked on microcarriers, promoting gene expression and protein accumulation of aggrecan, collagen type I and type II, as well as proteoglycans. [Tissue Eng Part A] Abstract

The Synergistic Effect of VEGF and Biomorphic Silicon Carbides Topography on In Vivo Angiogenesis and Human Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Differentiation
Investigators established the influence of biomorphic silicon carbide ceramics surface topography on the proliferation and osteoblastic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells and the potential synergistic effect of the ceramic porous structure together with vascular endothelial growth factor loading (VEGF) on the surface mediated osteoblastic differentiation. [Biomed Mater] Abstract

Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Co-Expressing Interleukin-18 and Interferon-β Exhibit Potent Antitumor Effect Against Intracranial Glioma in Rats
Researchers detected the effect of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) co-expressing interleukin (IL)-18 and interferon (IFN)-β, both of which are immunostimulatory cytokines. BMSCs were genetically engineered to express IL-18 and IFN-β by transfection of recombinant lentivirus-mediated gene transfer. [Oncol Rep] Abstract

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Cytovance® Biologics Inc. Announces Development & Manufacturing Deal With NeuroFx for Stem-Cell-Derived Cell-Free Therapy for Strokes
Cytovance® Biologics, Inc. announced that it has teamed up with NeuroFx to develop and manufacture stem cell derived, cell-free therapy for neurological conditions. [Cytovance® Biologics, Inc. (Marketwired)] Press Release

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