Collection and propagation methods for mesenchymal stromal cells.
Abstract: Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) are derived from adult mesenchymal tissues and have the ability to undergo differentiation into bone, cartilage, and fat, and have therefore attracted great interest in regenerative medicine. Many isolation and culture methods have been described, making comparison between laboratories and quality-control protocols difficult. A uniform protocol to characterize equine MSC has recently been proposed, aiming to introduce consistency across the equine stem cell research field. This article reviews the published techniques for collection and propagation of equine MSC, focusing on bone marrow-derived and adipose-derived cells.
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Publication Date: 2011-08-30 PubMed ID: 21872758DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2011.05.003Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article focuses on the collection and propagation methods for mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC), derived from adult tissues and used in regenerative medicine, and the development of a consistent protocol for characterizing MSC, particularly those derived from equine bone marrow and adipose cells.
Understanding MSC and their Role in Regenerative Medicine
- The article emphasizes the potential utility and significance of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) in regenerative medicine. MSCs are adult stem cells that originate from mesenchymal tissues, which are a variety of connective tissues found in the body.
- These cells are capable of differentiating into several types of cells such as bone, cartilage, and fat cells. This characteristic allows the potential use of MSCs in therapies to regenerate damaged tissues.
Issue of Inconsistent Isolation and Culture Methodologies
- The research points out a critical issue in the current landscape of MSC research: the lack of consistency in isolation and culture methods. Different laboratories follow different methods to isolate and propagate these cells.
- Due to these discrepancies, comparing results between laboratories becomes challenging. Moreover, it also hampers the establishment of quality-control protocols that rely on uniform practices.
Introducing a Uniform Protocol
- The study discusses the recent proposal of a standard protocol to characterize equine MSC. This could be pivotal in ensuring consistency in research procedures related to MSC.
- By applying the same collection and propagation techniques, researchers can ensure the replicability of their studies across different laboratories, which is essential for validating results.
Focus on Equine Bone Marrow-derived and Adipose-derived MSCs
- Specifically, the authors focus on equine MSCs that are derived from bone marrow and adipose (fat) tissues. These types of MSCs are of particular interest because they can be collected non-invasively and propagated in large quantities, making them a feasible option for use in clinical therapies.
- Compiling and reviewing various techniques to collect and propagate these specific cells can provide a substantial basis for developing a uniform protocol.
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APA
Taylor SE, Clegg PD.
(2011).
Collection and propagation methods for mesenchymal stromal cells.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 27(2), 263-274.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2011.05.003 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Dick Vet Equine Hospital, Easter Bush Vet Centre, Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9RG, UK. Sarah.e.taylor@ed.ac.uk
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Cell Differentiation
- Horses / physiology
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells / cytology
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells / physiology
- Specimen Handling
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