Sentences with phrase «tissue cells in the bone marrow»

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Then, to boost the number of cells, which is another hurdle in tissue engineering, the researchers mixed the chondrocytes with human mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow.

In a first step towards creating artificial sperm cells, researchers have turned human bone marrow tissue into primitive sperm cells.

In experiments in mice and human cells, researchers found that blocking CXCR4 — a so - called homing receptor protein molecule that helps T cells mature and attracts blood cells to the bone marrow — halted disease progression in bone marrow and spleen tissue within two weekIn experiments in mice and human cells, researchers found that blocking CXCR4 — a so - called homing receptor protein molecule that helps T cells mature and attracts blood cells to the bone marrow — halted disease progression in bone marrow and spleen tissue within two weekin mice and human cells, researchers found that blocking CXCR4 — a so - called homing receptor protein molecule that helps T cells mature and attracts blood cells to the bone marrow — halted disease progression in bone marrow and spleen tissue within two weekin bone marrow and spleen tissue within two weeks.

In conjunction with bone marrow tissue cells, these HSCs form a microenvironment known as a niche.

There is only one exception: the stem cells that are present in the tissues — in the case of blood, the bone marrow.

Prior research with cultured tissue had shown that a mix of chemicals could change bone marrow stem cells from mice to those resembling brain cells, but when a team led by neurologist Lorraine Iacovitti of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia tried the same brew on human cells, the number altered was modest.

These findings may help explain why some people with mutations in certain ribosomal protein genes develop conditions such as Diamond - Blackfan anemia — a blood disorder in which the bone marrow doesn't make enough red blood cells — but don't have problems in other body tissues, Ware says.

Both the number and activity of osteoblasts — cells that produce and reshape bone tissue — were increased within the bone marrow of mice with lung tumors compared with cancer - free animals; and reducing the number of osteoblasts in mice not only limited neutrophil infiltration of tumors but also interrupted tumor progression.

In bone marrow transplants, for example, effects of SW033291 in accelerating tissue growth would provide the body the cells required to fight off the two most common and sometimes fatal complications, infection and bleedinIn bone marrow transplants, for example, effects of SW033291 in accelerating tissue growth would provide the body the cells required to fight off the two most common and sometimes fatal complications, infection and bleedinin accelerating tissue growth would provide the body the cells required to fight off the two most common and sometimes fatal complications, infection and bleeding.

Now, in a study recently published in the journal PLOS ONE, a team of scientists from VCU Massey Cancer Center have shown a genetic relationship between the reactivation of hCMV and the onset of graft - versus - host disease (GVHD), a potentially deadly condition in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue following a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.

Rodriguez also concludes that including selective facial bone structure in addition to the chin of the donor provided natural bone marrow stem cells to help the transplanted face thrive following the surgery, and provided the necessary positional support for the facial soft tissues.

In this tissue system, we can culture patient - derived megakaryocytes — the bone marrow cells that make platelets — and also endothelial cells, which are found in bone marrow and promote platelet production, to design patient - specific drug administration regimes.&raquIn this tissue system, we can culture patient - derived megakaryocytes — the bone marrow cells that make platelets — and also endothelial cells, which are found in bone marrow and promote platelet production, to design patient - specific drug administration regimes.&raquin bone marrow and promote platelet production, to design patient - specific drug administration regimes.»

Understanding and reproducing key features of bone marrow formation — and hence, the creation of blood cells and platelets in tissue culture for storage and later use — could help in treatment of a variety of medical problems.

Together these data suggest that the F4 / 80 + cells identified in adipose tissue are CSF - 1 — dependent, bone marrow — derived adipose tissue macrophages.

F4 / 80 + cells in adipose tissue are bone marrow — derived.

Ovine bone - and marrow - derived progenitor cells and their potential for scaffold - based bone tissue engineering applications in vitro and in vivo.

Co-culture of bone marrow fibroblasts and endothelial cells on modified polycaprolactone substrates for enhanced potentials in bone tissue engineering.

Comparison of human adult stem cells from adipose tissue and bone marrow in the treatment of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis.

Adult stem cells known as mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are repair cells that are found in many tissues of the body and have been studied for many years in bone marrow.

Previously, stem cells were found only in bone marrow, brain tissue and fetal tissue — sources that have caused both logistical and ethical problems.

In addition, the organs and tissues that possess high levels of SDF - 1, such as liver, lung, bone marrow, and lymph nodes, attract the migration of CXCR4 - expressing cancer cells [22].

Adult stem / progenitor cells are present in many organs and tissues, e.g., bone marrow, teeth, heart, gut, kidney and liver, and remain quiescent for long period of time until activated by a disease or injury trigger.

Our previous studies have demonstrated increased inflammation in adipose, pancreatic tissue and mesenchymal stem cells isolated from bone marrow of WNIN / GR - Ob rats [14 - 16].

MSCs can be obtained from various sources in the body, such as bone marrow, adipose tissue, umbilical cord etc., although the number of derived cells varies significantly from one source to another.

Bone marrow - derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM - MSCs) are obtained by isolating mononucleated cells from a marrow aspirate by centrifugation on a density gradient, followed by adherent cell expansion in tissue culture.

In contrast, adult stem cells are derived from mature tissue, typically from bone marrow, but increasingly from most organs.

Regenexx involves harvesting a patient's cells from bone marrow, growing more in a lab and then injecting the tissue - repairing cells into damaged joints or even lumbar discs.

In her project, Sipkins will investigate molecular characteristics of tissue microenvironments, or «niches,» within the bone marrow and how normal, healthy hematopoietic stem cells, which give rise to the many kinds of blood cells, compete with malignant cells to occupy these coveted niches.

With this anti-aging supplement, the increase in stem cells released from the bone marrow into the blood stream have the potential to become other types of tissue cells with specialized function.

«In the dish, you only have a select subgroup of immune system cells versus the mouse, where all of these cells were interacting and living in correct tissues and developing in different areas like bone marrow and spleen.&raquIn the dish, you only have a select subgroup of immune system cells versus the mouse, where all of these cells were interacting and living in correct tissues and developing in different areas like bone marrow and spleen.&raquin correct tissues and developing in different areas like bone marrow and spleen.&raquin different areas like bone marrow and spleen.»

These lost cells are replenished — like the water from the faucet — by «factory» tissues in the bone marrow.

Collection of samples of the bone marrow tissue are helpful in determining the cause of anemia or other blood cell disorders.

The only white blood cells that didn't originate in the dog or cat's bone marrow are its lymphocytes - those were produced in its lymphatic tissues (lymph nodes, etc.); In dogs and cats, those are also the ones most likely to become cancerouin the dog or cat's bone marrow are its lymphocytes - those were produced in its lymphatic tissues (lymph nodes, etc.); In dogs and cats, those are also the ones most likely to become cancerouin its lymphatic tissues (lymph nodes, etc.); In dogs and cats, those are also the ones most likely to become cancerouIn dogs and cats, those are also the ones most likely to become cancerous.

This virus type inserts itself into healthy cells in both the bone marrow and the tissues.

Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV), after entering into the body, destroys dividing cells in the bone marrow, lymph tissues, epithelium (outer layer) of the intestine etc, thus severely depriving the immune system of the body.

ACT - activated clotting time (bleeding disorders) ACTH - adrenocorticotropic hormone (adrenal gland function) Ag - antigen test for proteins specific to a disease causing organism or virus Alb - albumin (liver, kidney and intestinal disorders) Alk - Phos, ALP alkaline phosphatase (liver and adrenal disorders) Allergy Testing intradermal or blood antibody test for allergen hypersensitivity ALT - alanine aminotransferase (liver disorder) Amyl - amylase enzyme — non specific (pancreatitis) ANA - antinuclear antibody (systemic lupus erythematosus) Anaplasmosis Anaplasma spp. (tick - borne rickettsial disease) APTT - activated partial thromboplastin time (blood clotting ability) AST - aspartate aminotransferase (muscle and liver disorders) Band band cell — type of white blood cell Baso basophil — type of white blood cell Bile Acids digestive acids produced in the liver and stored in the gall bladder (liver function) Bili bilirubin (bile pigment responsible for jaundice from liver disease or RBC destruction) BP - blood pressure measurement BUN - blood urea nitrogen (kidney and liver function) Bx biopsy C & S aerobic / anaerobic bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity test (infection, drug selection) Ca +2 calcium ion — unbound calcium (parathyroid gland function) CBC - complete blood count (all circulating cells) Chol cholesterol (liver, thyroid disorders) CK, CPK creatine [phospho] kinase (muscle disease, heart disease) Cl - chloride ion — unbound chloride (hydration, blood pH) CO2 - carbon dioxide (blood pH) Contrast Radiograph x-ray image using injected radiopaque contrast media Cortisol hormone produced by the adrenal glands (adrenal gland function) Coomb's anti- red blood cell antibody test (immune - mediated hemolytic anemia) Crea creatinine (kidney function) CRT - capillary refill time (blood pressure, tissue perfusion) DTM - dermatophyte test medium (ringworm — dermatophytosis) EEG - electroencephalogram (brain function, epilepsy) Ehrlichia Ehrlichia spp. (tick - borne rickettsial disease) EKG, ECG - electrok [c] ardiogram (electrical heart activity, heart arryhthmia) Eos eosinophil — type of white blood cell Fecal, flotation, direct intestinal parasite exam FeLV Feline Leukemia Virus test FIA Feline Infectious Anemia: aka Feline Hemotrophic Mycoplasma, Haemobartonella felis test FIV Feline Immunodeficiency Virus test Fluorescein Stain fluorescein stain uptake of cornea (corneal ulceration) fT4, fT4ed, freeT4ed thyroxine hormone unbound by protein measured by equilibrium dialysis (thyroid function) GGT gamma - glutamyltranferase (liver disorders) Glob globulin (liver, immune system) Glu blood or urine glucose (diabetes mellitus) Gran granulocytes — subgroup of white blood cells Hb, Hgb hemoglobin — iron rich protein bound to red blood cells that carries oxygen (anemia, red cell mass) HCO3 - bicarbonate ion (blood pH) HCT, PCV, MHCT hematocrit, packed - cell volume, microhematocrit (hemoconcentration, dehydration, anemia) K + potassium ion — unbound potassium (kidney disorders, adrenal gland disorders) Lipa lipase enzyme — non specific (pancreatitis) LYME Borrelia spp. (tick - borne rickettsial disease) Lymph lymphocyte — type of white blood cell MCHC mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (anemia, iron deficiency) MCV mean corpuscular volume — average red cell size (anemia, iron deficiency) Mg +2 magnesium ion — unbound magnesium (diabetes, parathyroid function, malnutrition) MHCT, HCT, PCV microhematocrit, hematocrit, packed - cell volume (hemoconcentration, dehydration, anemia) MIC minimum inhibitory concentration — part of the C&S that determines antimicrobial selection Mono monocyte — type of white blood cell MRI magnetic resonance imaging (advanced tissue imaging) Na + sodium ion — unbound sodium (dehydration, adrenal gland disease) nRBC nucleated red blood cell — immature red blood cell (bone marrow damage, lead toxicity) PCV, HCT, MHCT packed - cell volume, hematocrit, microhematocrit (hemoconcentration, dehydration, anemia) PE physical examination pH urine pH (urinary tract infection, urolithiasis) Phos phosphorus (kidney disorders, ketoacidosis, parathyroid function) PLI pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (pancreatitis) PLT platelet — cells involved in clotting (bleeding disorders) PT prothrombin time (bleeding disorders) PTH parathyroid hormone, parathormone (parathyroid function) Radiograph x-ray image RBC red blood cell count (anemia) REL Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever / Ehrlichia / Lyme combination test Retic reticulocyte — immature red blood cell (regenerative vs. non-regenerative anemia) RMSF Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever SAP serum alkaline phosphatase (liver disorders) Schirmer Tear Test tear production test (keratoconjunctivitis sicca — dry eye,) Seg segmented neutrophil — type of white blood cell USG Urine specific gravity (urine concentration, kidney function) spec cPL specific canine pancreatic lipase (pancreatitis)-- replaces the PLI test spec fPL specific feline pancreatic lipase (pancreatitis)-- replaces the PLI test T4 thyroxine hormone — total (thyroid gland function) TLI trypsin - like immunoreactivity (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) TP total protein (hydration, liver disorders) TPR temperature / pulse / respirations (physical exam vital signs) Trig triglycerides (fat metabolism, liver disorders) TSH thyroid stimulating hormone (thyroid gland function) UA urinalysis (kidney function, urinary tract infection, diabetes) Urine Cortisol - Crea Ratio urine cortisol - creatine ratio (screening test for adrenal gland disease) Urine Protein - Crea Ratio urine protein - creatinine ratio (kidney disorders) VWF VonWillebrands factor (bleeding disorder) WBC white blood cell count (infection, inflammation, bone marrow suppression)