scholarly journals Heterogeneity of Umbilical Cords as a Source for Mesenchymal Stem Cells

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. O. Maslova ◽  
N. S. Shuvalova ◽  
O. M. Sukhorada ◽  
S. M. Zhukova ◽  
O. G. Deryabina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cell ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Optimal Conditions ◽  
Umbilical Cord Tissue ◽  
Umbilical Cords

The object of the paper is to show the heterogeneity of 300 cord samples processed in the current research. The differences in effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) isolation are shown. Moreover, the recommendations for choosing the method of MSC isolation depending on the value of stromal-vascular rate are given. The data can be useful for selecting the optimal conditions to obtain MSC and for further cryopreservation of umbilical cord tissue.

scholarly journals Effects of Co-Culture of Graphene Oxide Scaffolds with Different Concentrations and Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cells on the Proliferation and Differentiation of Stem Cells

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aifeng Liu ◽  
Jixin Chen ◽  
Shuwei Gong ◽  
Qiang Wei ◽  
Ye Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cell ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Proliferation And Differentiation ◽  
Scaffold Materials ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The main role of the scaffold materials is to enable cells to survive in the scaffold binding as while as to further promote their proliferation and differentiation ability. For mesenchymal stem cell, the scaffold could provide an environment for them to maintain their phenotype, and synthesize all necessary molecules and proteins. Generally, scaffold materials for stem cell need to possess basic characteristics such as high porosity, large surface area, surface rigidity and biodegradability. Thus, the two-dimensional graphene oxide (GO) with oxygen-containing functional groups may be suitable scaffold materials for mesenchymal stem cell culture.MethodsIn this study, the effect of GO on the value-added differentiation activity of mesenchymal stem cell was systematically investigated. ResultsIt was found that low concentration of GO and sufficient concentration of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells are suitable for the second Co-culture. Furthermore, the addition of hyaluronic acid will make this culture more evenly distributed. ConclusionsThe adsorption of GO on umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells can also make the two closely linked, which avoids the impact of animal joint activities on cells.

Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Treatment of Steroid-Resistant Severe Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease

Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (21) ◽  
pp. 4536-4536
Author(s):  
Guanghua Chen ◽  
Ting Yang ◽  
Chengcheng Fu ◽  
Miao Miao ◽  
Zhengming Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cell ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Graft Versus Host Disease ◽  
Steroid Resistant ◽  
Graft Versus Host ◽  
Acute Graft

Abstract Abstract 4536 Objective To evaluate the safety profile and efficacy of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell infusion in patients with steroid-resistant, severe, acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD). Methods A total of 19 patients with steroid-resistant severe aGVHD received mesenchymal stem cell infusion treatment. We analyzed the treatment response, transplantation-related mortality, events associated with infusion and relapse rate. Results Two patients with grade II, 5 patients with grade III and 12 patients with grade ‡W aGVHD received a total of 58 infusions of mesenchymal stem cell. The mean total dose of mesenchymal stem cell was 2.13×106 (range 0.6–7.2×106) cells per kg bodyweight. 7 patients received one infusion, 2 patients received two infusions, and 10 patients received three or more infusions. 11 patients had a complete response and 4 had a partial response and 4 had no response. No patients had side-effects during or immediately after infusions of mesenchymal stem cell and no ectopic tissue was detected to date. 11 patients survived and 8 died, 4 for aGVHD, 1 for infection and 2 for aGVHD with concomitant infection and 1 for underlying leukemia relapse. The cell viability of freshly prepared mesenchymal stem cell is 93% (92%-95%) by trypan blue staining. The cell viability of controlled-rate freezed and thawed cells mesenchymal stem cell is 72% (70%-74%). Conclusion Infusion of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell expanded in vitro is an effective therapy for patients with steroid-resistant, severe aGVHD without negative impact on relapse. Freshly prepared mesenchymal stem cells are superior to freezed and thawed cells in terms of cell viability. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

scholarly journals Effects of Co-Culture of Graphene Oxide Scaffolds with Different Concentrations and Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cells on the Proliferation and Differentiation of Stem Cells

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aifeng Liu ◽  
Jixin Chen ◽  
Shuwei Gong ◽  
Qiang Wei ◽  
Ye Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cell ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Proliferation And Differentiation ◽  
Scaffold Materials ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: The main role of the scaffold materials is to enable cells to survive in the scaffold binding as while as to further promote their proliferation and differentiation ability. For mesenchymal stem cell, the scaffold could provide an environment for them to maintain their phenotype, and synthesize all necessary molecules and proteins. Generally, scaffold materials for stem cell need to possess basic characteristics such as high porosity, large surface area, surface rigidity and biodeg-radability. Thus, the two-dimensional graphene oxide (GO) with oxygen-containing functional groups may be suitable scaffold materials for mesenchymal stem cell culture. In this study, the effect of GO on the value-added differentiation activity of mesenchymal stem cell was systematically investigated. Results: It was found that low concentration of GO and sufficient concentration of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells are suitable for the second Co-culture. Furthermore, the addition of hyaluronic acid will make this culture more evenly distributed. Conclusions: The adsorption of GO on umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells can also make the two closely linked, which avoids the impact of animal joint activities on cells.

scholarly journals Effects of Intravitreal Injection of Hypoxia-Induced Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes On Diabetic Retinopathy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Fu ◽  
Zhao-Hui Gu ◽  
Yue-Ling Zhang ◽  
Xiao-Ying Wen ◽  
Na Yang
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cell ◽  
Intravitreal Injection ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Human Umbilical Cord ◽  
Retinal Microvasculature

Abstract Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a highly specific condition affecting the microvasculature that is the leading cause of visual impairment in working-age people in developed countries. The ability of intravitreal administration of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to repair the retinal vasculature and neurons of the inner retina in DR has been explored. It was recently revealed that exosomes are primarily responsible for the therapeutic effects of MSCs; therefore, intravitreal injection of these vesicles appears to be a better option for treatment of retinal injury, and there is evidence that hypoxic conditions can promote exosome release from MSCs. Here we investigated the effect of intravitreal injection of hypoxia-induced human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell exosomes (hypo-hucMSC-Exs) on the retinal microvasculature in rats with DR. We also assessed whether hypo-hucMSC-Exs exhibited greater effects on DR than exosomes from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells not exposed to hypoxia (hucMSC-Exs). Exosomes were isolated from MSCs cultured under normoxic and hypoxic culture conditions. Transmission electron microscope, nanoparticle tracking, and western blot analyses were applied to characterize hucMSC-Exs. Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats were used as a model for DR. Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) was conducted to evaluate retinal microvasculature changes in vivo at 4, 8, and 12 weeks following intravitreal injection of exosomes. No significant changes were observed in the control rats without DR receiving intravitreal phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) injection throughout the study. Control model rats receiving PBS injections developed DR characterized by retinal microvascular changes, including tortuous vessels, massive microaneurysms, and late leakage of fluorescein dye was, which were visualized using FFA. These changes were ameliorated in diabetic rats treated with hucMSC-Exs. Further, injection of hypo-hucMSC-Exs remarkably reduced the extent of microvasculature lesions compared with hucMSC-Exs. These findings suggest that intravitreal injection of hucMSC-Exs can prevent diabetes-induced microvasculature lesions and that hypo-hucMSC-Exs can enhance this effect and have potential for application in DR prevention and treatment.

scholarly journals Effects of Co-Culture of Graphene Oxide Scaffolds with Different Concentrations and Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cells on the Proliferation and Differentiation of Stem Cells

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aifeng Liu ◽  
Shuwei Gong ◽  
Qiang Wei ◽  
Yao Wang ◽  
Ye Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cell ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Proliferation And Differentiation ◽  
Scaffold Materials ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The main role of the scaffold materials is to enable cells to survive in the scaffold binding as while as to further promote their proliferation and differentiation ability. For mesenchymal stem cell, the scaffold could provide an environment for them to maintain their phenotype, and synthesize all necessary molecules and proteins. Generally, scaffold materials for stem cell need to possess basic characteristics such as high porosity, large surface area, surface rigidity and biodegradability. Thus, the two-dimensional graphene oxide (GO) with oxygen-containing functional groups may be suitable scaffold materials for mesenchymal stem cell culture. Methods In this study, the effect of GO on the value-added differentiation activity of mesenchymal stem cell was systematically investigated. Results It was found that low concentration of GO and sufficient concentration of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells are suitable for the second Co-culture. Furthermore, the addition of hyaluronic acid will make this culture more evenly distributed. Conclusions The adsorption of GO on umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells can also make the two closely linked, which avoids the impact of animal joint activities on cells.

scholarly journals ID: 1032 Differentiation Potential and Characteristics of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Isolated from Human Umbilical Cord membrane to Hepatocyte-like Cells

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (S) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Trung Kien Do ◽  
Van Hanh Nguyen ◽  
Huu Duc Nguyen ◽  
Chu Hoang Ha
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cell ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Gene Transfection ◽  
Human Umbilical Cord ◽  
Specific Marker ◽  
Differentiation Potential

Recent studies indicated that Mesenchymal stem cell has become a potential objective for therapy. In this study, umbilical cord cells were isolated and analyzed the expression of mesenchymal stem cells specific markers then they were differentiated into hepatocyte-like cells by DMSO and Gene transfection. Umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) was isolated by explant culture in media DMEM/F12, complementing with growth factors EGF, FGF and IST. After that, they were exposured to DMSO with three concentrations: 0.01%, 0.1%, 1% and another group was transfection with HNF4α by Lipofectamin LX plus. The cells were analyzed at 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks after treatment. The cells isolation was shown the positive with markers CD73, CD34, CD86, CD90, CD105, eras, Oct 1, GATA, and negative with markers HNF4α, Alb and G6P. In group 0,1% DMSO treatment, after 3 weeks the cells were positive with markers HNF4α but it was also negative with markers Alb and G6P. In the transfection group, the cell expresses HNF4α at three weeks after treatment. Although our results exposure that the umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells expressed hepatic specific marker after DMSO induced and DNA treatment. So it will be necessary to optimize research conditional and investigate the hepatic functions of these cells in a longer in vitro culture.

scholarly journals Establishment of a Mesenchymal Stem Cell Bank

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khushnuma Cooper ◽  
Chandra Viswanathan
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cell ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Adult Stem Cells ◽  
Cell Bank ◽  
Medical Needs ◽  
Umbilical Cord Matrix ◽  
Unmet Medical Needs

Adult stem cells have generated great amount of interest amongst the scientific community for their potential therapeutic applications for unmet medical needs. We have demonstrated the plasticity of mesenchymal stem cells isolated from the umbilical cord matrix. Their immunological profile makes it even more interesting. We have demonstrated that the umbilical cord is an inexhaustible source of mesenchymal stem cells. Being a very rich source, instead of discarding this tissue, we worked on banking these cells for regenerative medicine application for future use. The present paper gives a detailed account of our experience in the establishment of a mesenchymal stem cell bank at our facility.

Role of Homing Regulation in Coculturing Human Cord blood–derived Mesenchymal Stem cells with CD34-Positive Cells from Umbilical Cord Blood

Blood ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 112 (11) ◽  
pp. 4747-4747
Author(s):  
Mark Lee ◽  
Heesun Hong ◽  
Sung Yong Kim ◽  
Yo Han Cho ◽  
So Young Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cell ◽  
Cord Blood ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Umbilical Cord Blood ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Cd34 Cells

Abstract Background and Objectives Mesenchymal stem cells plays an important role in the hematopoietic stem cell engraftment condition with SDF-1 (CXCL12)-CXCR4 signaling and in their homing in various tissues. In this study, we evaluated that the regulation of homing efficiency for mesenchymal stem cells to support ex vivo expansion of hematopoietic stem cells from umbilical cord blood. Methods We investigated the expression of CXCR4 and Stromal-Derived Factor-1 (SDF-1) in cocultured mesenchymal stem cell with umbilical cord blood-derived CD34-positive cell, which stimulated with granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and stem cell factor (SCF) cytokine. Results In this study, we evaluated that coculturing of SDF-1+ mesenchymal stem cells with stimulated CD34+ cells significantly increased the expression of CD34, CD45, and CD19 for myeloid surface marker and intracellular CXCR4 within a few hours as compared with culturing of CD34-positive cells alone or with SDF-1− mesenchymal stem cells or untreated mesenchymal stem cells by Flow cytometre. In the result of stimulation for 48 hours with various cytokines in CD34-positive cells, CXCR4 gene and ERK-1,2 protein up-regulated, and increased in vitro migration capacity of cocultured SDF-1+ mesenchymal stem cell with CD34+ cells as examined by quantitative RT-PCR of human GAPDH. To enhance homing effect by mesenchymal stem cell, we maintained expanded mesenchymal stem cells for up to 5–10 passages with monitoring of the expression of various tissue surface antigens, such as skeletal muscle, neural, liver, and endothelial cells. SDF-1+ mesenchymal stem cells induced the homing of cellular products of stimulated cord blood-derived CD34-positive cells for 10 days. Moreover, the tranfected SDF-1+ cells with a green fluorescent protein gene using lentivirus maintained their capacities of protein release and homing in culture system. SDF-1− mesenchymal stem cells reduced CXCR4 expression in cocultured CD34-positive cells. Conclusions: These results demonstrate that the role of the SDF-1/CXCR4 axis is an important rold in the regulation of homing and engraftment of mesenchymal and hematopoietic stem cells. SDF-1+ mesenchymal stem cells have clinical potential to regulate homing and short-term engraftment for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

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