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Matrix Gla Protein (MGP) is a small, vitamin K-dependent extracellular matrix protein that plays a critical role in the regulation of vascular calcification and bone development. As a natural inhibitor of pathological mineralization, MGP has attracted significant attention in cardiovascular and skeletal biology research. The development of recombinant MGP protein has enabled researchers to study ...
Adhesive-backed nasal strips are worn externally over the nose bridge to widen the nostrils for better breathing. These are available over-the-counter aids designed to improve airflow, nasal congestion and reduce ...
Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) are a remarkable type of stem cell found in various tissues, such as bone marrow, adipose tissue, and umbilical cord. These cells have garnered significant attention in the field of regenerative medicine and therapeutic research due to their unique properties and potential applications. Characteristics of hMSCs hMSCs possess the ability to differentiate into ...
Human umbilical cord cells, particularly those found in Wharton’s jelly, have emerged as a focal point in regenerative medicine and cellular therapy. Wharton’s jelly is a gelatinous substance that surrounds the umbilical cord’s blood vessels, providing structural support and protection. It is rich in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which are known for their unique regenerative ...
Background CellRight Technologies® has developed ACTIGEN™ Verified Inductive Bone Matrix, a dehydrated, verified inductive matrix that may be hydrated with saline, blood, Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA), Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), or other cellular components in accordance with a physician’s well-informed medical judgment. The clinician may add allograft or autograft to ...
Collagen is the main structural protein in vertebrates. It plays an essential role in providing a scaffold for cellular support and thereby affecting cell attachment, migration, proliferation, differentiation, and survival. Natural animal collagen and its recombinant collagen are favorable replacements in human tissue engineering due to their remarkable biomedical property. However, this ...
In the vibrant realm of cellular biology and regenerative medicine, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) hold unparalleled potential for therapeutic applications. Particularly noteworthy are bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs), a subtype of MSCs. Their unique properties make them indispensable resources for developing ground-breaking solutions for various medical conditions. Mesenchymal stem ...
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Dr. Andy Franklyn-Miller, Chief Medical and Innovation Officer at Nuritas about intelligent ingredients, explaining peptides and proving an AI model in life science. There is a lack of innovation within ingredients in food, many have been discovered decades ago, mostly with cost, taste and texture in mind. However as ...
Nuritas has recently published the results of two clinical studies on their next-generation ingredient PeptiStong™. Identified within fava beans, with self-affirmed GRAS and Health Canada approval, Peptistrong™ contains cell-signalling peptides which, when compared against milk proteins, were found to improve the rate of muscle protein synthesis during recovery. In this New Protein ...
The anterior cruciate ligament, better known as the ACL, is one of the two ligaments in the center of your knee that connect the femur to the tibia. It’s also one of the most commonly injured, especially among athletes. Unlike many other ligaments in the body, the ACL does not have the ability to heal on its own. A thick liquid – called synovial fluid – reduces friction ...
Abstract: A concern regarding osteochondral autograft transfer for chondral defects is donor-site morbidity of the knee, the most common source of the autograft. To avoid the drawbacks of osteochondral autograft transfer, a cylindrical osteoperiosteal graft harvested from the iliac crest covered by a same-sized cylinder of hyaluronic acidebased polymer scaffold pretreated with bone marrow ...
Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) is a general term for the glycan part of proteoglycan macromolecules. Glycosaminoglycans are large linear polysaccharides composed of repeating disaccharide units, and their main configuration contains amino sugars and uronic acids (glucuronic acid and/or iduronic acid). Glycosaminoglycans can be divided into chondroitin sulfate, dermatan sulfate, keratan sulfate, ...
As an important branch of biomedical materials, bioceramics are mainly used to manufacture hard tissue repair devices and artificial organs in vivo, and generally have good biocompatibility. According to the chemical activity in the physiological environment, bioceramics can be divided into three types: Nearly inert bioceramics, only weak or no chemical reaction occurs when exposed to the ...
ByMatexcel
Collagen is a family of proteins. At least 30 kinds of genes encoding collagen chains have been found, which can form more than 16 kinds of collagen molecules. According to its structure, it can be divided into fibrous collagen, basement membrane collagen, microfibrillar collagen, anchored collagen, hexagonal reticular collagen, non-fibrous collagen, transmembrane collagen, etc. According to ...
Researchers from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” de Las Villas and Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz developed a 3d printable, bioinspired hydrogel composed of two different biopolymers, chitosan and cellulose nanofibers, through an environmentally friendly process by avoiding both ...
ByRegenhu
Researchers from IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli and Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT) used their REGENHU bioprinters to fabricate an in vitro phenotypically stable engineered articular cartilage by embedding human bone marrow-derived stromal cells (hMSCs) in a cell-laden silk fibroin–gelatin (SF-G) bioink. The bioprinted constructs allowed the in vitro study of chondrogenic ...
ByRegenhu
Head and neck cancer surgery presents a number of unique challenges, not only for the surgeon but for the radiation oncologist who will subsequently treat those patients. Great care with an emphasis on precision must be taken to ensure that critical structures and tissues avoid collateral damage when possible. However, given the surgical site often lies in soft tissue, exact identification of the ...
The new line of cellQART cell culture inserts, offered by Sterlitech, have important applications in medical science. Cell culture inserts have been used widely in tissue engineering because they allow access to both sides of the membrane. Each insert is designed to fit inside the well of a culture plate, making it more effective for growing 3D tissue layers than seeding cells directly on the ...
Prolotherapy has been a part of modern orthopedic practices since the 1940s. It is growing in popularity not just in the U.S., but globally as well. Also known as “regenerative injection therapy” (RIT), prolotherapy is a procedure used to treat musculoskeletal conditions including tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, and chronic pain of the cervical spine, lumbar spine, and pelvis (Sit et ...
Osteogenesis, or new bone formation, begins in the early stages of embryonic development and continues postnatally until skeletal maturity is reached in early adulthood. Osteogenesis reoccurs in the event of bone trauma, such as a fracture or surgically created defect. Bone mass can also increase in response to chronic weight bearing from daily use or decrease due to a lack of movement or applied ...