Collagen Microcarrier Spinner Culture Promotes Osteoblast Proliferation and Synthesis of Matrix Proteins

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Overstreet ◽  
Afshin Sohrabi ◽  
Anna Polotsky ◽  
David Hungerford ◽  
Carmelita Frondoza
Keyword(s):  
Matrix Proteins ◽  
Osteoblast Proliferation ◽  
Spinner Culture

COLLAGEN MICROCARRIER SPINNER CULTURE PROMOTES OSTEOBLAST PROLIFERATION AND SYNTHESIS OF MATRIX PROTEINS

2003 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 228 ◽  
Author(s):  
MICHAEL OVERSTREET ◽  
AFSHIN SOHRABI ◽  
ANNA POLOTSKY ◽  
DAVID S. HUNGERFORD ◽  
CARMELITA G. FRONDOZA
Keyword(s):  
Matrix Proteins ◽  
Osteoblast Proliferation ◽  
Spinner Culture

Distribution of VLA-5 and VLA-4 fibronectin receptors in human monocytes demonstrated by immunofluorescence, immunocytochemistry, and autoradiography

1993 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 306-307
Author(s):  
Robert Williams ◽  
Che-Hung Lee ◽  
Sara E. Quella ◽  
David M. Harlan ◽  
Yuan-Hsu Kang
Keyword(s):  
Present Report ◽  
Matrix Proteins ◽  
Extracellular Matrices ◽  
Human Monocytes ◽  
Integrin Receptors ◽  
Morphological Evaluation ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Specific Receptors ◽  
Cytokine Stimulation ◽  
Monocyte Adherence

Monocyte adherence to endothelial or extracellular matrices plays an important role in triggering monocyte activation in extravascular sites of infection, chronic inflammatory disorders, and tissue damage. Migration of monocytes in the tissues involves the response to a chemoattractant and movement by a series of attachments and detachments to the extracellular matrices which are regulated by expression and distribution of specific receptors for the matrix proteins such as fibronectin (FN). The VSAs (very late antigens or beta integrins), a subfamily of the transmembrane heterodimeric integrin receptors, have been thought to play a major role in monocyte adherence to the extracellular matrices and cells. In this subfamily, VLA-5 and VLA-4 are believed to be the most essential integrins mediating monocyte adherence to FN. In the present report, we have established and compared different procedures for morphological evaluation of the expression and distribution of the FN receptors on human monocytes in order to investigate their response to endotoxin or cytokine stimulation.

Development of an in vitro Model for the Study of the Response of Equine Tendon Fibroblasts to Injury and Medication

1997 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 6-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. F. Rosenbusch ◽  
L. C. Booth ◽  
L. A. Dahlgren
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Extracellular Matrix ◽  
Light Microscopy ◽  
Light And Electron Microscopy ◽  
Tendon Healing ◽  
Matrix Proteins ◽  
Isolated Cells ◽  
Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon ◽  
Vitro Model

SummaryEquine tendon fibroblasts were isolated from explants of superficial digital flexor tendon, subcultured and maintained in monolayers. The cells were characterized by light microscopy, electron microscopy and radiolabel studies for proteoglycan production. Two predominant cell morphologies were identified. The cells dedifferentiated toward a more spindle shape with repeated subcultures. Equine tendon fibroblasts were successfully cryopreserved and subsequently subcultured. The ability to produce proteoglycan was preserved.The isolated cells were identified as fibroblasts, based on their characteristic shape by light microscopy and ultrastructure and the active production of extracellular matrix proteins. Abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum and the production of extracellular matrix products demonstrated active protein production and export. Proteoglycans were measurable via liquid scintillation counting in both the cell-associated fraction and free in the supernatant. This model is currently being utilized to study the effects of polysulfated glycosaminoglycan on tendon healing. Future uses include studying the effects of other pharmaceuticals, such as hyaluronic acid, on tendon healing.A model was developed for in vitro investigations into tendon healing. Fibroblasts were isolated from equine superficial digital flexor tendons and maintained in monolayer culture. The tenocytes were characterized via light and electron microscopy. Proteoglycan production was measured, using radio-label techniques. The fibroblasts were cryopreserved and subsequently subcultured. The cells maintained their capacity for proteoglycan production, following repeated subculturing and cryopreservation.

Extracellular matrix proteins control the growth of cerebellar medulloblastoma cells

2004 ◽  
Vol 216 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
U Schüller ◽  
W Hartmann ◽  
A Koch ◽  
K Schilling ◽  
OD Wiestler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Extracellular Matrix ◽  
Extracellular Matrix Proteins ◽  
Matrix Proteins ◽  
Cerebellar Medulloblastoma
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