Cells,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(19), С. 2368 - 2368
Опубликована: Сен. 27, 2023
Induced
pluripotent
stem
cell
(iPSC)
technology
enables
differentiation
of
human
hepatocytes
or
hepatocyte-like
cells
(iPSC-HLCs).
Advances
in
3D
culturing
platforms
enable
the
development
more
vivo-like
liver
models
that
recapitulate
complex
architecture
and
functionality
better
than
traditional
2D
monocultures.
Moreover,
within
liver,
non-parenchymal
(NPCs)
are
critically
involved
regulation
maintenance
hepatocyte
metabolic
function.
Thus,
combining
culture
co-culturing
various
types
potentially
create
functional
vitro
Here,
we
report
establishment
cultures
iPSC-HLCs
alone
co-culture
with
umbilical
vein
endothelial
(HUVECs)
adipose
tissue-derived
mesenchymal
stem/stromal
(hASCs).
The
were
performed
as
spheroids
on
microfluidic
chips
utilizing
biomaterials.
Our
results
show
both
spheroid
on-chip
enhance
expression
mature
marker
genes
proteins
compared
to
2D.
Among
models,
saw
best
iPSC-HLC
monoculture
spheroids.
On
contrary,
chip
system,
multilineage
model
outperformed
model.
Additionally,
optical
projection
tomography
(OPT)
electrical
impedance
(EIT)
system
revealed
changes
size
conductivity
during
culture,
suggesting
cell-cell
connections.
Altogether,
present
study
demonstrates
can
successfully
be
cultured
chips,
NPCs
enhances
their
functionality.
These
systems
promising
human-derived
usable
liver-related
studies,
specifically
when
using
patient-specific
iPSCs.
Cells,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
11(9), С. 1574 - 1574
Опубликована: Май 7, 2022
Mesenchymal
stem/stromal
cells
(MSCs)
are
self-renewing
and
multipotent
progenitors,
which
constitute
the
main
cellular
compartment
of
bone
marrow
stroma.
Because
MSCs
have
an
important
role
in
pathogenesis
multiple
myeloma,
it
is
essential
to
know
if
novel
drugs
target
MSCs.
Melflufen
a
anticancer
peptide–drug
conjugate
compound
for
patients
with
relapsed
refractory
myeloma.
Here,
we
studied
cytotoxicity
melflufen,
melphalan
doxorubicin
healthy
human
marrow-derived
(BMSCs)
how
these
affect
BMSC
proliferation.
We
established
co-cultures
BMSCs
MM.1S
myeloma
see
increase
or
decrease
melphalan,
bortezomib
doxorubicin.
evaluated
differentiation
into
adipocytes
osteoblasts
BMSC-supported
formation
vascular
networks.
Our
results
showed
that
were
more
sensitive
melflufen
than
melphalan.
The
was
not
affected
by
co-culture
BMSCs,
as
case
Adipogenesis,
osteogenesis
BMSC-mediated
angiogenesis
all
melflufen.
Melphalan
similar
ways.
effects
on
adipogenesis
solely
because
proliferation,
seen
from
differential
expression
markers
normalized
cell
number.
Overall,
our
indicate
has
significant
impact
could
possibly
therapy
outcome.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10
Опубликована: Окт. 17, 2023
Cardiometabolic
diseases
and
cancer
are
among
the
most
common
worldwide
a
serious
concern
to
healthcare
system.
These
conditions,
apparently
distant,
share
molecular
cellular
determinants,
that
can
represent
targets
for
preventive
therapeutic
approaches.
The
bone
marrow
plays
an
important
role
in
this
context
as
it
is
main
source
of
cells
involved
cardiovascular
regeneration,
one
sites
liquid
solid
tumor
metastasis,
both
characterized
by
trafficking
across
vasculature.
vasculature
has
been
widely
studied
animal
models,
however,
clear
need
human-specific
vitro
resemble
lined
endothelial
study
mechanisms
governing
cell
trafficking.
In
review,
we
summarized
current
knowledge
on
models
developed
research.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(9), С. 5513 - 5536
Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2024
Irreversible
bone
defects
resulting
from
trauma,
infection,
and
degenerative
illnesses
have
emerged
as
a
significant
health
concern.
Structurally
functionally
controllable
hydrogels
made
by
tissue
engineering
(BTE)
become
promising
biomaterials.
Natural
proteins
are
able
to
establish
connections
with
autologous
through
unique
biologically
active
regions.
Hydrogels
based
on
can
simulate
the
microenvironment
regulate
biological
behavior
of
stem
cells
in
niche,
making
them
candidates
for
research
related
regeneration.
This
article
reviews
functions
various
natural
macromolecular
(such
collagen,
gelatin,
fibrin,
silk
fibroin)
highlights
their
special
advantages
hydrogels.
Then
latest
trends
cross-linking
modified
protein
improved
mechanical
properties
composite
loaded
exogenous
micromolecular
been
discussed.
Finally,
applications
hydrogels,
such
3D
printed
microspheres,
injectable
were
introduced,
aiming
provide
reference
repair
clinical
defects.