Short Summary: RoosterBio, Inc. and Sistemic have entered into an agreement to synergistically develop microRNA (miRNA)-based cell characterization technologies that will create more precise and relevant characterization panels for human mesenchymal stem cell (hMSC) products and in process cell banks.
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a well-characterized population of adult stem cells that can differentiate into a variety of cell types (chondrocytes, osteoblasts, adipocytes, myocytes, and more).
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Industry News Round Up | June 2015
The mesenchymal stem cell industry is well-known for its shifting dynamics, including new alliances, new research advances and innovations. Every month there are major new events that affect market participants.
While it may be possible to stay informed about mesenchymal stem cell industry news in your region, it can be more difficult to track changes on a global scale. For that reason, the following is a summary of significant mesenchymal stem cell industry events for June 2015.
Cord Blood Industry News Round-Up | June 2015
The cord blood banking industry is well-known for its shifting dynamics, including new alliances, new research advances and innovations. Every month there are major new events that affect market participants.
While it may be possible to stay informed about cord blood industry news in your region, it can be more difficult to track changes on a global scale. For that reason, the following is a summary of significant cord blood industry events for June 2015.
What is Cord Blood Awareness Month?
Cord Blood Awareness Month is celebrated in the month of July. This time on the calendar is set aside to raise awareness about the importance of preserving newborn umbilical cord blood and tissue, as well as the valuable stem cells that they contain. These stem cells can now be used in the treatment of more than 80 diseases and conditions.
Preparing for Cord Blood Awareness Month
Because July is National Cord Blood Awareness Month, we are celebrating it by sharing eight facts about cord blood banking awareness.
The Campaign for Cord Blood Banking Awareness
In partnership with the Save the Cord Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to cord blood banking awareness and education, BioInformant has launched an awareness campaign titled, “Cord Blood Banking Awareness: Educating America and the World.”
Education: Cord Blood Awareness Month
The campaign is a global effort that will educate currently expecting parents, as well as future parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends, about the medical benefits of cord blood preservation. The campaign involves the distribution of facts about cord blood banking awareness, as well as the distribution of media content and videos sharing factual information about cord blood banking awareness rates in the U.S. and other countries worldwide.
These cord blood banking awareness facts are released by Save the Cord Foundation and are shared across our websites and our social media platforms:
Twitter: @SaveTheCord and @StemCellMarket
LinkedIn: SaveTheCord and BioInformant
Facebook: SaveTheCord
Cord Blood Banking Awareness Facts
Below are eight cord blood banking awareness facts that we have released in honor of July as National Cord Blood Awareness Month.
What questions do you have about cord blood banking? Mention them in the comments below.
Adult and Fetal Isolation Sources for Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)
Mesenchymal stem cells can be derived from a diverse range of tissues. Originally, Friedenstein et al. isolated MSCs from the bone marrow (BM) and stroma of the spleen and thymus.[1][2] MSCs have since been derived from tissues as varied as the brain, spleen, liver, kidney, lung, bone marrow, muscle, thymus, and pancreas.[3] However, bone marrow aspirates are still considered to be the most convenient and enriched source of MSCs.[4]
Fetal tissue also contains MSCs, with common sources including umbilical cord blood and fetal placenta. These sources may represent ontogenetically younger MSCs. Evidence exists that MSCs from fetal sources can undergo more cell divisions before they reach senescence than MSCs from adult tissue.[5] [Read more…]
