Clinical Regenerative Medicine in Urology

Clinical Regenerative Medicine in Urology
Author: Bup Wan Kim
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2017-09-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9811027234

This multidisciplinary book provides up-to-date information on clinical approaches that combine stem or progenitor cells, biomaterials and scaffolds, growth factors, and other bioactive agents in order to offer improved treatment of urologic disorders including lower urinary tract dysfunction, urinary incontinence, neurogenic bladder, and erectile dysfunction. In providing clinicians and researchers with a broad perspective on the development of regenerative medicine technologies, it will assist in the dissemination of both regenerative medicine principles and a variety of exciting therapeutic options. After an opening section addressing current developments and future perspectives in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, fundamentals such as cell technologies, biomaterials, bioreactors, bioprinting, and decellularization are covered in detail. The remainder of the book is devoted to the description and evaluation of a range of cell and tissue applications, with individual chapters focusing on the kidney, bladder, urethra, urethral sphincter, and penis and testis.

Administration of Human Endothelial Colony Forming Cell-Derived Exosomes and MiR-486-5p Protects Against Ischemia/Reperfusion Acute Kidney Injury

Administration of Human Endothelial Colony Forming Cell-Derived Exosomes and MiR-486-5p Protects Against Ischemia/Reperfusion Acute Kidney Injury
Author: Matthew Spence
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019
Genre:
ISBN:

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a highly prevalent clinical disorder with significant mortality and no current treatment. The Burns Lab has previously shown that endothelial colony forming cells (ECFCs) release exosomes highly enriched in pro-survival micro-RNA-486-5p. In our mouse model of AKI, intravenous (i.v.) injection of ECFCs or their exosomes protects against kidney ischemic injury, associated with reduction in PTEN, a target of miR-486-5p. Mechanisms mediating recruitment and retention of exosomes are unclear. The interaction of CXC chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) with stromal cell-derived factor (SDF)-1? promotes ECFC adhesion and migration in hypoxic endothelial cells. Whether exosomal miR-486-5p is critical to the prevention of ischemic injury is unclear. The current study aimed to investigate biodistribution and targeting mechanisms of ECFC-derived exosomes, to investigate the delivery and therapeutic potential of miR-486-5p alone, and to determine whether sex differences alter the treatment efficacy. Methods: ECFC-derived exosomes were isolated from cultured media by differential centrifugation and characterized using nanoparticle tracking analysis and immunoblot. Kidney ischemic injury was induced in male and female FVB mice by bilateral renal vascular clamping (30 min). Exosomes (20 μg) or Invivofectamine-mimic complex containing miR-486-5p (1mg/kg) were injected at the start of kidney reperfusion via tail vein. Organs were removed and assays were performed to identify structure and function. In vitro cell studies were also used when necessary. Results: ECFC-derived exosomes preferentially target the ischemic kidney, its endothelium and tubular epithelium, which correlates with increases in miR-486-5p. The transfer of exosomes may be mediated by macropinocytosis by target cells. The SDF-1?/CXCR4 axis plays a role in targeting exosomes to the site of injury. miR-486-5p alone has a similar therapeutic efficacy in preventing ischemia/reperfusion injury as ECFC-exosomes in the mouse model of AKI. Both male and female mice respond to both therapies, however female mice are protected against ischemia reperfusion injury. Conclusions: These results suggest that the protective effects of ECFCs or their exosomes in ischemic AKI may be largely mediated by pro-survival miR-486-5p. These data provide further support for the promising therapeutic potential of ECFC-derived exosomes and miR-486-5p in human AKI.

Kidney Inflammation, Injury and Regeneration

Kidney Inflammation, Injury and Regeneration
Author: Patrick C. Baer
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2020-04-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3039285386

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is still associated with high morbidity and mortality incidence rates, and also bears an elevated risk of subsequent chronic kidney disease. Although the kidney has a remarkable capacity for regeneration after injury and may recover completely depending on the type of renal lesions, the options for clinical intervention are restricted to fluid management and extracorporeal kidney support. The development of novel therapies to prevent AKI, to improve renal regeneration capacity after AKI, and to preserve renal function is urgently needed. The Special Issue covers research articles that investigated the molecular mechanisms of inflammation and injury during different renal pathologies, renal regeneration, diagnostics using new biomarkers, and the effects of different stimuli like medication or bacterial components on isolated renal cells or in vivo models. The Special Issue contains important reviews that consider the current knowledge of cell death and regeneration, inflammation, and the molecular mechanisms of kidney diseases. In addition, the potential of cell-based therapy approaches that use mesenchymal stromal/stem cells or their derivates is summarized. This edition is complemented by reviews that deal with the current data situation on other specific topics like diabetes and diabetic nephropathy or new therapeutic targets.

Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy

Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy
Author: Lucas G. Chase
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2012-12-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1627032002

Over the past decade, significant efforts have been made to develop stem cell-based therapies for difficult to treat diseases. Multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells, also referred to as mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), appear to hold great promise in regards to a regenerative cell-based therapy for the treatment of these diseases. Currently, more than 200 clinical trials are underway worldwide exploring the use of MSCs for the treatment of a wide range of disorders including bone, cartilage and tendon damage, myocardial infarction, graft-versus-host disease, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, critical limb ischemia and many others. MSCs were first identified by Friendenstein and colleagues as an adherent stromal cell population within the bone marrow with the ability to form clonogenic colonies in vitro. In regards to the basic biology associated with MSCs, there has been tremendous progress towards understanding this cell population’s phenotype and function from a range of tissue sources. Despite enormous progress and an overall increased understanding of MSCs at the molecular and cellular level, several critical questions remain to be answered in regards to the use of these cells in therapeutic applications. Clinically, both autologous and allogenic approaches for the transplantation of MSCs are being explored. Several of the processing steps needed for the clinical application of MSCs, including isolation from various tissues, scalable in vitro expansion, cell banking, dose preparation, quality control parameters, delivery methods and numerous others are being extensively studied. Despite a significant number of ongoing clinical trials, none of the current therapeutic approaches have, at this point, become a standard of care treatment. Although exceptionally promising, the clinical translation of MSC-based therapies is still a work in progress. The extensive number of ongoing clinical trials is expected to provide a clearer path forward for the realization and implementation of MSCs in regenerative medicine. Towards this end, reviews of current clinical trial results and discussions of relevant topics association with the clinical application of MSCs are compiled in this book from some of the leading researchers in this exciting and rapidly advancing field. Although not absolutely all-inclusive, we hope the chapters within this book can promote and enable a better understanding of the translation of MSCs from bench-to-bedside and inspire researchers to further explore this promising and quickly evolving field.

Mesenchymal Stem Cell Derived Exosomes

Mesenchymal Stem Cell Derived Exosomes
Author: Yaoliang Tang
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2015-09-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128004975

Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes are at the forefront of research in two of the most high profile and funded scientific areas – cardiovascular research and stem cells. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Derived Exosomes provides insight into the biofunction and molecular mechanisms, practical tools for research, and a look toward the clinical applications of this exciting phenomenon which is emerging as an effective diagnostic. Primarily focused on the cardiovascular applications where there have been the greatest advancements toward the clinic, this is the first compendium for clinical and biomedical researchers who are interested in integrating MSC-derived exosomes as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool. Introduces the MSC-exosome mediated cell-cell communication Covers the major functional benefits in current MSC-derived exosome studies Discusses strategies for the use of MSC-derived exosomes in cardiovascular therapies

Encyclopedia of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Encyclopedia of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Author:
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 1436
Release: 2019-06-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128137002

Encyclopedia of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Three Volume Set provides a comprehensive collection of personal overviews on the latest developments and likely future directions in the field. By providing concise expositions on a broad range of topics, this encyclopedia is an excellent resource. Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are relatively new fields still in their early stages of development, yet they already show great promise. This encyclopedia brings together foundational content and hot topics in both disciplines into a comprehensive resource, allowing deeper interdisciplinary research and conclusions to be drawn from two increasingly connected areas of biomedicine. Provides a ‘one-stop’ resource for access to information written by world-leading scholars in the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine Contains multimedia features, including hyperlinked references and further readings, cross-references and diagrams/images Represents the most comprehensive and exhaustive product on the market on the topic

Cardiac Regeneration

Cardiac Regeneration
Author: Masaki Ieda
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2017-10-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319561065

This Volume of the series Cardiac and Vascular Biology offers a comprehensive and exciting, state-of-the-art work on the current options and potentials of cardiac regeneration and repair. Several techniques and approaches have been developed for heart failure repair: direct injection of cells, programming of scar tissue into functional myocardium, and tissue-engineered heart muscle support. The book introduces the rationale for these different approaches in cell-based heart regeneration and discusses the most important considerations for clinical translation. Expert authors discuss when, why, and how heart muscle can be salvaged. The book represents a valuable resource for stem cell researchers, cardiologists, bioengineers, and biomedical scientists studying cardiac function and regeneration.

Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury

Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury
Author: Pierce A. Grace
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages: 400
Release: 1999-02-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780632050215

Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury is concerned with the consequences of interrupting and restoring blood flow to tissues. Many common clinical conditions are caused by interruption of blood flow to tissues (eg, ischaemic heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke); blood flow is also interrupted deliberately in many surgical procedures (eg, cardiac surgery, arterial surgery, transplant surgery, limb surgery with tourniquet). In treating such conditions or after performing such operations the aim of the clinician is to restore the blood supply to the ischaemic tissue. Paradoxically, restoration of blood flow to ischaemic tissues can lead to further tissue damage with the potential for severe local and systemic injury. This book focuses on the clinical, pathological and biochemical processes involved in ischaemia-reperfusion injury and gives an overview of the strategies that may be adopted to mitigate or prevent such injury. This book will be of interest to both clinicians and scientists who have to deal with or have interest in this difficult but important problem.