Specific growth factors and the healing of chronic wounds

2001 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 173-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Krishnamoorthy ◽  
H.L. Morris ◽  
K.G. Harding
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factors ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
Specific Growth

Isolation, Characterization, and Differentiation of Stem Cells From Various Dental Sources: An In Vitro Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 232020682110107
Author(s):  
Sandeep S. Katti ◽  
Kishore Bhat ◽  
Chetana Bogar
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Central Research ◽  
Cell Lineages ◽  
Apical Papilla

Aim: The aim of the current study was to isolate stem cells from various dental sources such as dental pulp, periodontal ligament (PDL), and apical papilla, and to characterize stem cells by staining for the presence/absence of specific surface markers and also to differentiate stem cells into osteogenic, chondrogenic, and adipogenic cell lineages by exposing them to specific growth factors under the ideal conditions. Materials and Methods: A total of 117 samples were included in the study, consisting of 30 pulp, 50 gingival, 35 PDL, and 2 apical papilla samples. The pulp was extirpated and transported to the Central Research Laboratory. Gingival connective tissue was collected from the participants undergoing any crown lengthening procedure or any gingivectomy procedure from the Department of Periodontology. A similar procedure was also followed for apical papilla and PDL. Isolation was done followed by the identification of the cells by immunocytochemistry using different markers. Once the identity of cells was confirmed, these cells were treated with different culture media to attain 70% to 100% confluency. Then the medium was replaced with a conditioning medium containing specific growth factors for differentiation into osteogenic, chondrogenic, and adipogenic cell lineages. Result: In our study, the number of samples collected and processed was 117. The isolation rate of stem cells from the above-collected samples was 70%. Statistical analysis—no statistical analysis was done as there was no variability expected. Conclusion: Our study showed that stem cells could be isolated, differentiated, and characterized from different dental sources.

scholarly journals Microenvironment Influence of a Novel Bioengineered Wound Product, APIS®: A Preliminary In Vitro Analysis of Inflammatory Marker and Growth Factor Secretion

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Isaac Rodriguez ◽  
Tricia Conti ◽  
Nina Bionda
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
Inflammatory Marker ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Vitro Analysis ◽  
Related Proteins ◽  
Endothelial Growth Factor

Objective. Preliminary biological activity assessment of a novel bioengineered wound product (APIS®, SweetBio, Inc., Memphis, TN, USA), a synthesis of gelatin, Manuka honey, and hydroxyapatite, with in vitro indications to protect, instill balance to, and progress the wound microenvironment. Approach. The biological activity the bioengineered wound product (BWP) elicits on human cells in vitro was assessed by evaluating matrix metalloproteinase- (MMP-) related proteins expressed by macrophages and secretion of growth factors in fibroblasts. Cells were cultured with no treatment, stimulated with lipopolysaccharides (LPS), or seeded directly on the BWP for 24 hours. An additional 72-hour time point for the BWP was assessed to determine if the BWP maintained its activity compared to itself at 24 hours. Cell culture supernatants were assayed to quantify secreted protein levels. Results. MMP-9 secretion from macrophages seeded on the BWP were nondetectable ( P < 0.01 ), while a tissue inhibitor of MMP (TIMP-1) was detected. This decreased the overall MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratio secreted from macrophages seeded on the BWP compared to the controls. Additionally, the secretion of prohealing growth factors such as basic fibroblast growth factor (FGFb) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was observed. Conclusion. Results from this preliminary in vitro evaluation suggest that the BWP has the potential to instill balance to the wound microenvironment by reducing the MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratio secretion from macrophages and progress previously stalled chronic wounds towards healing by triggering the release of growth factors from fibroblasts.

The relative spatial distribution of in vitro-CFCs in the bone marrow, responding to specific growth factors

1996 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 243-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.-F. Cui ◽  
B. I. Lord ◽  
L. B. Woolford ◽  
N. G. Testa
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Specific Growth
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