Bioceramic Surface Topography Regulating Immune Osteogenesis by Jianxin Hao, Lin Du, Yuening He, Chengtie Wu

“…Further researches show that macrophage of the large spacing micro-groove structure can promote the osteogenic differentiation of bone mesenchymal stem cells, which can benefit osteogenesis and osteointegration. …”
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Functional poly(ether-ketone-ketone) composite scaffold with enhanced cell-material interaction, anti-inflammatory and osteogenesis for facilitating osteointegration and bone regen... by Qianwen Yang, Anbei Chen, Xin Zhang, Zhaoying Wu, Chao Zhang

“…Due to the release of bioactive ions, SPBC can significantly promote the polarization of RAW264.7 cells towards M2 and the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines, while also enhancing the proliferation and differentiation of rat mesenchymal stem cells (rMSCs) in vitro. Furthermore, the in vivo results confirmed the enhanced anti-inflammatory properties and the integration of SPBC with the host tissue. …”
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MetaboLINK is a novel algorithm for unveiling cell-specific metabolic pathways in longitudinal datasets by Jared Lichtarge, Gerarda Cappuccio, Gerarda Cappuccio, Soumya Pati, Soumya Pati, Alfred Kwabena Dei-Ampeh, Alfred Kwabena Dei-Ampeh, Senghong Sing, Senghong Sing, Senghong Sing, LiHua Ma, Zhandong Liu, Zhandong Liu, Mirjana Maletic-Savatic, Mirjana Maletic-Savatic, Mirjana Maletic-Savatic

“…., MetaboLINK) to metabolomics data derived from Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy performed on neural cells at various developmental stages, from human embryonic stem cells to neurons.ResultsThe MetaboLINK analysis of longitudinal metabolomics data has revealed distinct pathways related to amino acids, lipids, and energy metabolism, uniquely associated with specific cell progenies. …”
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More than the barrier effect: Biodegradable Mg-Ag alloy membranes for guided bone/tissue regeneration by Sihui Ouyang, Xiong Wu, Li Meng, Xuerui Jing, Liying Qiao, Jia She, Kai Zheng, Xianhua Chen, Fusheng Pan

“…Mg-Ag alloys with different Ag contents were engineered to facilitate the cell migration of murine fibroblasts (L929) and the osteogenic differentiation of rat bone mesenchymal stem cells (rBMSCs). The Mg-Ag alloy consisted of recrystallized α-Mg grains and fine Mg4Ag second phases, with an observable refinement in the average grain size to 5.6 µm with increasing Ag content. …”
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Transcription factor DREF regulates expression of the microRNA gene <i>bantam in Drosophila melanogaster</i> by M. B.  Schwartz, M. M. Prudnikova, O. V. Andreenkov, E. I. Volkova, I. F. Zhimulev, O. V. Antonenko, S.  A. Demakov

“…This microRNA is involved in the control of normal development of the ocu lar and wing imaginal discs, the central nervous system, and also in maintaining the undifferentiated state of stem cells in the ovaries of adult females. At the cellular level, bantam stimulates cell proliferation and prevents apoptosis. …”
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Wall of Resilience: How the Intestinal Epithelium Prevents Inflammatory Onslaught in the GutSummary by Eva Liebing, Susanne M. Krug, Markus F. Neurath, Britta Siegmund, Christoph Becker

“…Dysfunction of the epithelial barrier increases the intestinal permeability and paves the way for luminal antigens to pass into the intestinal serosa. Stem cells at the bottom of Lieberkühn crypts provide a constant supply of mature epithelial cells. …”
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High levels of histone acetylation modifications promote the formation of PGCs by Ziduo Zhao, Yuhui Wu, Fufu Cheng, Zhe Wang, Qingqing Geng, Yingjie Niu, Qisheng Zuo, Yani Zhang

“…This study investigates the role of histone acetylation in the differentiation of chicken embryonic stem cells (ESCs) into primordial germ cells (PGCs). …”
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Patient-derived iPSCs link elevated mitochondrial respiratory complex I function to osteosarcoma in Rothmund-Thomson syndrome. by Brittany E Jewell, An Xu, Dandan Zhu, Mo-Fan Huang, Linchao Lu, Mo Liu, Erica L Underwood, Jun Hyoung Park, Huihui Fan, Julian A Gingold, Ruoji Zhou, Jian Tu, Zijun Huo, Ying Liu, Weidong Jin, Yi-Hung Chen, Yitian Xu, Shu-Hsia Chen, Nino Rainusso, Nathaniel K Berg, Danielle A Bazer, Christopher Vellano, Philip Jones, Holger K Eltzschig, Zhongming Zhao, Benny Abraham Kaipparettu, Ruiying Zhao, Lisa L Wang, Dung-Fang Lee

“…Here, we generated RTS patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to dissect the pathological signaling leading to RTS patient-associated osteosarcoma. …”
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Immunohistochemical Coexpression of Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule and Alpha-Fetoprotein in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Leonardo do Prado Lima, Carla Jorge Machado, João Bernardo Sancio Rocha Rodrigues, Leonardo de Souza Vasconcellos, Eduardo Paulino Junior, Paula Vieira Teixeira Vidigal, Vivian Resende

“…The epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) has been proposed as a marker for cancer stem cells in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) as well as in the development of novel target therapies. …”
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Platelet‐derived apoptotic vesicles ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by regulating lipid metabolism via apolipoprotein A‐II by Yuhe Jiang, Yike Liao, Zeying Wang, Lei Zhu, Yunsong Liu, Ping Zhang, Yuan Zhu, Wenyue Li, Yongsheng Zhou, Xiao Zhang

“…In our research, apoVs derived from platelets (PLT‐apoVs) as well as apoVs derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSC‐apoVs) were used to treat NAFLD. The results showed that PLT‐apoVs exhibited superior effects in diminishing lipid accumulation in liver induced by high‐fat diet than MSC‐apoVs. …”
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Mapping dynamic regulation of gene expression using single-cell transcriptomics and application to complex disease genetics by Hanna Abe, Phillip Lin, Dan Zhou, Douglas M. Ruderfer, Eric R. Gamazon

“…Here, we develop genetic models of cell-type-specific and cell-state-adjusted gene expression in mid-brain neurons undergoing differentiation from induced pluripotent stem cells. The resulting framework quantifies the dynamics of the genetic regulation of gene expression and estimates its cell-type specificity. …”
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Long-term correction of hemophilia A via integration of a functionally enhanced FVIII gene into the AAVS1 locus by nickase in patient-derived iPSCs by Do-Hun Kim, Sang-Hwi Choi, Jin Jea Sung, Sieun Kim, Hanui Yi, Sanghyun Park, Chan Wook Park, Young Woo Oh, Jungil Lee, Dae-Sung Kim, Jong-Hoon Kim, Chul-Yong Park, Dong-Wook Kim

“…Genome editing in conjunction with patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) is a promising cell therapy strategy, as it replaces dysfunctional proteins resulting from genetic mutations with normal proteins. …”
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Dual-sided centripetal microgrooved poly (D,L-lactide-co-caprolactone) disk encased in immune-regulating hydrogels for enhanced bone regeneration by You Wu, Xiaokun Yue, Ying Zhang, Ning Yu, Chengyan Ge, Rui Liu, Zhongying Duan, Lilong Gao, Xinlong Zang, Xin Sun, Deteng Zhang

“…., bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, macrophages, Schwann cells, and endothelial cells) cultured on PLCL films tended to align along the stripes and migrate from the periphery toward the center region in vitro. …”
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Facilitation of Tumor Stroma-Targeted Therapy: Model Difficulty and Co-Culture Organoid Method by Qiu-Shi Feng, Xiao-Feng Shan, Vicky Yau, Zhi-Gang Cai, Shang Xie

“…PDTOs, derived from tumor tissues or cancer-specific stem cells, accurately mimic the tissue-specific and genetic features of primary tumors, making them valuable for drug screening. …”
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The guanine nucleotide exchange factor DOCK5 negatively regulates osteoblast differentiation and BMP2-induced bone regeneration via the MKK3/6 and p38 signaling pathways by Ju Ang Kim, Soomin Im, Jiwon Lim, Jung Min Hong, Hye Jung Ihn, Jong-Sup Bae, Jung-Eun Kim, Yong Chul Bae, Eui Kyun Park

“…Osteoblast differentiation and bone regeneration were analyzed using bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and various animal models. C21 significantly enhanced osteoblast differentiation and mineral deposition in mouse MC3T3-E1 cells and in human and mouse BMSCs. …”
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Surface functionalization of microscaffolds produced by high-resolution 3D printing: A new layer of freedom by Oliver Kopinski-Grünwald, Stephan Schandl, Jegor Gusev, Ourania Evangelia Chamalaki, Aleksandr Ovsianikov

“…Previously, we demonstrated the successful differentiation of such building blocks, produced from immortalized human adipose-derived stem cells, towards different phenotypes, and the possibility of creating macro-sized tissue-like constructs in vitro. …”
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EVALUATION OF POLYMORPHONUCLEAR IMMUNE CELLS IN BIOCOMPATIBILITY TEST DFLP SPONGE CARTILAGE SCAFFOLD, ADIPOSE-DERIVED MSC AND SECRETOME WITH CARTILAGE INJECTION MODEL by Brilliant Citra Wirashada, Dwikora Novemberi Utomo, Lukas Widhiyanto

“…Rabbits were divided into 4 treatment groups: microfracture defect group with DFLP sponge cartilage scaffold (P1) implantation; Microfracture defect group with DFLP sponge cartilage scaffold-secretome implantation (P2); Microfracture defect group with DFLP sponge cartilage scaffold-adipose derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (ADMSCs) (P3); Microfracture defect group without implantation (control). …”
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Altered cytoskeleton dynamics in patient-derived iPSC-based model of PCDH19 clustering epilepsy by Rossella Borghi, Stefania Petrini, Valentina Apollonio, Marina Trivisano, Nicola Specchio, Sandra Moreno, Enrico Bertini, Marco Tartaglia, Claudia Compagnucci

“…Here, we evaluate the consequences of altered PCDH19 function on microfilaments and microtubules organization, using a disease model obtained from patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells. We show that iPSC-derived cortical neurons are characterized by altered cytoskeletal dynamics, suggesting that this protocadherin has a role in modulating stability of MFs and MTs. …”
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Peptide platform for 3D-printed Ti implants with synergistic antibacterial and osteogenic functions to enhance osseointegration by Chenying Cui, Yifan Zhao, Jingyu Yan, Ziyang Bai, Guning Wang, Yingyu Liu, Yurong Xu, Lihong Zhou, Kaifang Zhang, Yanling Mi, Binbin Zhang, Xiuping Wu, Bing Li

“…The implants reduced bacterial colonization while enhancing adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), significantly upregulating osteogenic genes and protein expression. …”
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Development and characterization of a chicory extract fermented by Akkermansia muciniphila: An in vitro study on its potential to modulate obesity-related inflammation by A. Chervet, R. Nehme, C. Defois-Fraysse, C. Decombat, C. Blavignac, C. Auxenfans, B. Evrard, S. Michel, E. Filaire, J.-Y. Berthon, A. Dreux-Zigha, L. Delort, F. Caldefie-Chézet

“…The anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity activities of C-Akm extract were studied by testing the extract (50 μg/mL) on the polarization of THP-1 into macrophages, the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines in LPS-stimulated PBMCs, and the secretion of leptin and adiponectin in adipospheroids derived from human adipose stem cells. Finally, the extract was examined in 3D co-culture model mimicking inflamed obese adipose tissue. …”
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