Scientists Grow Functional Vocal Cord Tissue in the Lab
Scientists have succeeded in growing functional vocal-cord tissue in the laboratory, a major step toward restoring a voice to people who have lost their vocal cords to cancer surgery or other injuries. They were able to bioengineer vocal-cord tissue able to transmit sound. [Press release from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health discussing online prepublication in Science Translational Medicine] Press Release|Video|Abstract
Cardiac Derived Extracellular Matrix Enhances Cardiogenic Properties of Human Cardiac Progenitor Cells
Researchers investigated the influence of the myocardial matrix hydrogel on Sca-1-like human fetal and adult cardiac progenitor cells when encapsulated in 3D in vitro. They also evaluated the use of the myocardial matrix as hydrogel for in vivo cell transplantation and demonstrated that the gelation properties of the hydrogel are not influenced by the cells. [Cell Transplant] Abstract
Extracellular Matrix Structure
The authors review the complex extracellular matrix (ECM) structure to provide a better understanding of its dynamic structural and functional multipotency. Where relevant, the implication of the various families of ECM macromolecules in health and disease is also presented. [Adv Drug Deliv Rev] Abstract
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Symic Biomedical Selects Osteoarthritis Clinical Candidate
Symic Biomedical announced the selection of SB-061 as the company’s first osteoarthritis clinical candidate. In preclinical studies, SB-061 was shown to reduce pain and cartilage degradation in models of osteoarthritis. [Symic Biomedical, Inc.] Press Release
Collagen Matrix, Inc. Selected to Participate in FDA’s Experiential Learning Program
Collagen Matrix, Inc. announced it has been selected to participate in the Food and Drug Administration’s Experiential Learning Program (ELP). The ELP is designed to provide the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health review staff with real-world experience in the design, manufacture and use of medical devices. [Collagen Matrix, Inc. (PR Newswire Association LLC)] Press Release
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