Encapsulation of adipose-derived stem cells and transforming growth factor-beta 1 in carrageenan-based hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering [PDF]
, 2011 Tissue engineering (TE) is an emerging field for the regeneration of damaged tissues. The combination of hydrogels with stem cells and growth factors (GFs) has become a promising approach to promote cartilage regeneration.
Espírito Santo, Vítor +4 more
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Effects of stem cells from inducible brown adipose tissue on diet-induced obesity in mice
Scientific Reports, 2021 Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs) are a promising option for the treatment of obesity and its metabolic co-morbidities. Despite the recent identification of brown adipose tissue (BAT) as a potential target in the management of obesity, the ...
Enrique Calvo +13 more
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Layer-by-layer assembled cell instructive nanocoatings containing platelet lysate [PDF]
, 2015 Great efforts have been made to introduce growth factors (GFs) onto 2D/3D constructs in order to control cell behavior. Platelet Lysate (PL) presents itself as a cost-effective source of multiple GFs and other proteins.
Gomes, Manuela E. +4 more
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The preventive and therapeutic effects of intravenous human adipose-derived stem cells in Alzheimer's disease mice. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles accompanied by cognitive dysfunction. The aim of the present study was to elucidate preventive and therapeutic potential of stem cells for AD ...
Saeromi Kim +6 more
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Distinct stem cells subpopulations isolated from human adipose tissue exhibit different chondrogenic and osteogenic differentiation potential [PDF]
, 2011 Recently adipose tissue has become a research topic also for the searching for an alternative stem cells source to use in cell based therapies such as tissue engineer. In fact Adipose Stem Cells (ASCs) exhibit an important differentiation potential for
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Cell Transplantation, 2017 Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) can be applied extensively in the clinic because they can be easily isolated and cause less donor-site morbidity; however, their application can be complicated by patient-specific factors, such as age and harvest site ...
Meichen Liu +9 more
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Construction of 3D in vitro models by bioprinting human pluripotent stem cells: Challenges and opportunities [PDF]
, 2019 Three-dimensional (3D) printing of biological material, or 3D bioprinting, is a rapidly expanding field with interesting applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Bioprinters use cells and biocompatible materials as an ink (bioink) to
Rosa, Alessandro, Salaris, Federico
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Cell Transplantation, 2014 Human adipose-derived stem cells (hASCs) have been recently proposed as a suitable tool for regenerative therapies for their simple isolation procedure and high proliferative capability in culture.
Margherita Maioli +9 more
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Enhancement of adhesion and promotion of osteogenic differentiation of human adipose stem cells by poled electroactive poly(vinylidene fluoride) [PDF]
, 2014 Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) is a biocompatible material with excellent electroactive properties. Non-electroactive α-PVDF and electroactive β-PVDF were used to investigate the substrate polarization and polarity influence on the focal adhesion
Hammarén, H. +8 more
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Isolation, Characterization, and Differentiation Potential of Canine Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
Cell Transplantation, 2010 Adipose tissue may represent a potential source of adult stem cells for tissue engineering applications in veterinary medicine. It can be obtained in large quantities, under local anesthesia, and with minimal discomfort.
N. M. Vieira +5 more
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