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228 results about "Fibroblastic cell" patented technology

Fibroblast, the principal active cell of connective tissue. Fibroblasts are large, flat, elongated (spindle-shaped) cells possessing processes extending out from the ends of the cell body. The cell nucleus is flat and oval. Fibroblasts produce tropocollagen, which is the forerunner of collagen, and ground substance,...

Bionic vesicle preparation as well as preparation method and application thereof

The invention belongs to the technical field of bionic nano-drugs, and particularly relates to a bionic vesicle preparation as well as a preparation method and application thereof. The bionic vesicle preparation disclosed by the invention is prepared from the following raw materials: mesenchymal stem cell outer vesicles, nintedanib and DSPE-PEG-HA (hyaluronic acid modified pegylated phospholipid); the nintedanib is loaded in the mesenchymal stem cell outer vesicle, and the DSPE-PEG-HA is coupled to the surface of the mesenchymal stem cell outer vesicle. The bionic vesicle preparation disclosed by the invention can be used for directly delivering a drug to a pulmonary fibrosis injury part through inhalation type drug delivery, and acting on a focus part at a higher local concentration, meanwhile, the exposure of the drug in whole-body circulation is remarkably reduced, the occurrence of side effects is reduced, and the specific targeting intervention and regulation on fibroblasts are realized.
Owner:LUOYANG CENT HOSPITAL

Application of platelet reaction protein 4 in preparation of medicine for treating alopecia

The invention relates to application of a platelet reaction protein 4 in preparation of an alopecia medicine, and belongs to the field of medical biology. The invention aims to solve the technical problems of limited curative effect, obvious side effect and narrow application range of the existing alopecia treatment medicine. The invention provides an application of a platelet reaction protein 4 (THBS4) in preparation of an alopecia medicinal preparation, which can promote hair follicles to be converted from a resting period to a growing period by regulating and controlling a mechanical microenvironment around the hair follicles, enhancing the interaction between fibroblasts and hair follicle stem cells and activating regeneration signal channels in hair papilla and hair bud areas. The traditional Chinese medicine composition breaks through the limitation that existing treatment only aims at specific alopecia types, and can be widely applied to various alopecia diseases such as androgenetic alopecia, pressure alopecia and alopecia after chemotherapy. And compared with the traditional medicine, the traditional Chinese medicine composition has the advantages of quick response, no skin irritation reaction and improved hair follicle regeneration efficiency, and provides a brand new solution for safe and efficient treatment of alopecia.
Owner:CHONGQING UNIV

Superfine-diameter PCL / COL nanofiber membrane material as well as preparation method and application thereof

The invention provides a superfine-diameter PCL / COL nanofiber membrane as well as a preparation method and application thereof, and relates to the technical field of skin wound repair materials. The PCL / COL nanofiber membrane material is prepared from PCL and I-type collagen as raw materials through electrostatic spinning and vacuum drying. According to the preparation method disclosed by the invention, an electrostatic spinning technology is combined with strict regulation and control on parameters, so that the stable and superfine 40-nanoscale PCL / COL nanofiber membrane material is prepared. The diameter of the superfine PCL / COL nanofiber membrane material reaches the bionic scale of the minimum natural collagen of an extracellular matrix, and meanwhile, the superfine PCL / COL nanofiber membrane material shows more excellent hydrophilicity and lower surface roughness, has good biological safety and mechanical stability, not only realizes high matching with a natural ECM hierarchical structure, but also has good application prospects. By enhancing the cell-material interface interaction, the adhesion, proliferation and migration capacities of fibroblasts are remarkably improved, the wound healing period can be effectively shortened, an excellent repair promoting effect is shown, and a solid foundation is laid for clinical transformation of materials.
Owner:FOURTH MILITARY MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Tissue engineering integrated trachea regeneration construction method based on frame structure scaffold and application

The invention discloses a tissue engineering integrated trachea regeneration construction method based on a frame structure scaffold and application. A multi-tissue-structure integrated gas pipe is constructed based on a 3D printing bioelastomer frame structure support, and the complex structure and physiological functions of a natural gas pipe are highly simulated. The preparation method comprises the following steps: firstly, by utilizing the characteristic that temperature-sensitive hydrogel Pluronic F-127 becomes semi-solid gel at 37 DEG C and is liquefied at a low temperature of 4 DEG C, and by adopting a strategy that the temperature-sensitive hydrogel is sacrificed after occupying, the patterned distribution of chondrocytes and fibroblasts on a two-dimensional plane is realized; secondly, simulating a three-dimensional tubular trachea structure through a 2D-3D (two-dimensional to three-dimensional) rolling assembly strategy, and realizing the ordered regeneration of C-shaped cartilage ring / O-shaped fiber ring alternate distribution and axial strip-shaped fiber bundle triple structures under the skin of the nude mouse. And finally, successfully extracting the airway mucosa epithelium, separating and amplifying enough airway basal cells in vitro, and loading the airway basal cells to the inner wall of the regenerated trachea by utilizing the photo-crosslinking hydrogel, thereby realizing the function simulation of the airway epithelium and enhancing the physiological functionality.
Owner:SHANGHAI NINTH PEOPLES HOSPITAL SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Method for preparing MSTN gene editing bovine cells by using CRISPR / Cas12i

The invention discloses a method for preparing bovine MSTN gene editing cells by using CRISPR / Cas12i, and belongs to the technical field of biology. According to the invention, an sgRNA expression vector aiming at the bovine MSTN gene is constructed, and a CRISPR / Cas12i system is utilized to carry out precise gene editing on a specific target area of a first exon of the bovine primary fibroblast MSTN gene, so that mRNA of the MSTN gene cannot be normally transcribed, and MSTN gene deleted cells are obtained. Compared with other gene editing tools, the Cas12i system shows higher specificity and editing efficiency (improved by 3%-5%), and the off-target effect risk is effectively reduced. The prepared MSTN gene deleted bovine recombinant cell line is stable and efficient in editing efficiency, the cell expression level is not affected, the MSTN gene deleted bovine recombinant cell line can be widely applied to somatic cell cloning and microinjection preparation of double-muscle-hip beef cattle, and a new strategy is provided for beef cattle breeding.
Owner:NORTHWEST A & F UNIV

A biomimetic MOF nanoplatform capable of dual-targeting cervical cancer tumor cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts and co-delivering FAK inhibitors and bismuth, as well as its preparation method and application

The present invention provides a biomimetic MOF nanoplatform that can dual-target cervical cancer tumor cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts and co-deliver FAK inhibitors and bismuth, and its preparation method and application. The biomimetic MOF nanoplatform includes a MOF material loaded with FAK inhibitors (IN10018) and bismuth (Bi), and a hybrid membrane coated on the outside of the MOF material loaded with FAK inhibitors and bismuth. The hybrid membrane is obtained by physical extrusion after mixing cervical cancer tumor cell (HeLa and SiHa) membranes and cancer-associated fibroblast (CAFs) membranes. In an acidic environment, the biomimetic MOF nanoplatform of the present invention disintegrates ZIF-8 nanoparticles loaded with IN10018 and Bi, releases IN10018, reduces CAFs infiltration in the tumor, and at the same time, the addition of Bi improves radiation absorption efficiency, further enhancing the sensitivity of the tumor to radiotherapy through a dual-targeting mechanism.
Owner:XIEHE HOSPITAL ATTACHED TO TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE HUAZHONG SCI & TECH UNIV

Multifunctional bionic nano preparation, preparation method and application

The invention belongs to the technical field of pharmaceutical preparations. The invention discloses a multifunctional bionic nano preparation, a preparation method and application. According to the multifunctional bionic nano preparation, the ginsenoside Rg3 has the dual functions of a medicine and a membrane stabilizer, the platelet membrane has the natural targeting capability on circulating tumor cells and metastases, and meanwhile, the cationic liposome is used for adsorbing negatively-charged NETs nucleic acid protein compounds, so that potential reversal and active targeting are achieved, and the multifunctional bionic nano preparation has a good application prospect. And by co-carrying paclitaxel (PTX) and a photothermal agent (PCP) and integrating photothermal-chemotherapy-immunogenic death (ICD) induction functions, the tumor-related fibroblast activation can be effectively inhibited, circulating tumor cells can be efficiently captured, a tumor immune microenvironment can be remodeled, the tumor cells can be effectively killed, and tumor distal metastasis can be inhibited.
Owner:WEIFANG UNIV OF SCI & TECH

Polylactic acid-polycitrate composite microsphere as well as preparation method and application thereof

The invention provides a polylactic acid-polycitrate composite microsphere as well as a preparation method and application thereof. The polylactic acid-polycitrate composite microsphere is prepared from the following raw materials: a polycitrate prepolymer and poly-L-lactic acid. According to the polylactic acid-polycitrate composite microsphere provided by the invention, the polycitrate prepolymer is introduced, so that mechanical-degradation double-phase matching of a material can be realized, the hydrophobicity of the poly-L-lactic acid can be reduced, the hydrophilic-hydrophobic balance of the surface of the composite microsphere is realized, the affinity and biological activity of cells are improved, and the biocompatibility of the composite microsphere is improved. And the poly citrate prepolymer and the poly-L-lactic acid are matched for use, so that the whole polylactic acid-poly citrate composite microsphere has bionic viscoelasticity, thereby promoting the spreading of fibroblasts and the secretion of more integrin and collagen monomers, facilitating the behavior regulation and control of cells, and mildly stimulating the regeneration of collagen.
Owner:TONGGUANG (KUNSHAN) BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Preparation process of three-dimensional umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell exosome and application of three-dimensional umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell exosome in medicines and medical beauty

The invention discloses a preparation method of a three-dimensional umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell exosome and application of the three-dimensional umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell exosome in the fields of medicines and medical beauty. The preparation method comprises the step of amplifying umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) by adopting a three-dimensional culture system. Experiments show that IGF-1, EGF, VEGF, TGF-beta, PDGF, FGF and the like in the exosome subjected to three-dimensional culture are beneficial to skin repair and oxidation resistance, and the content of cell active factors for promoting collagen secretion is remarkably increased. The umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell exosome significantly improves the fibroblast proliferation activity, and UV-induced skin fibroblast damage model construction and function verification experiments also prove that the exosome can promote the HA level recovery of damaged skin fibroblasts. The invention provides an efficient and safe biological material for tissue repair.
Owner:SHANDONG QUANXI BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Method for enhancing mechanical force of CAR-T cells on target cells to overcome mechanical immune checkpoints of SFs and application

The invention discloses a method for enhancing mechanical force of CAR-T cells on target cells to overcome mechanical immune checkpoints of SFs and application, and relates to the technical field of crossing of immunotherapy and biomechanics, in particular to CAR-T cells targeting fibroblast activated protein. The invention discloses a CAR-T (chimeric antigen receptor T-T) cell and SFs (small-form-factor s) DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) nano connector for connecting the CAR-T cell with the SFs, the formation of a CAR cluster and mechanical force transmission are promoted by shortening the membrane spacing of an immune synaptic interface to 16-28nm, the DNA nano connector is formed by self-assembling complementary tetrahedral DNA structures, and the TDS comprises a single-stranded DNA vertex S4 with the length of 24-58 nucleotides. According to the method for enhancing the mechanical force of the CAR-T cells on the target cells to overcome the mechanical immune checkpoints of the SFs and the application, the escape and killing problems of the soft target cells are solved, the soft target cells are efficiently removed, and the killing rate of the CAR-T cells treated by DNJ-17 on the SFs is remarkably increased.
Owner:WENZHOU MEDICAL UNIV

3d-printed skin model using personalized decellularized ecm

The present invention relates to a method for producing a skin tissue model, comprising: (a) isolating and culturing fibroblasts and keratinocytes from skin tissue; (b) preparing a bioink composition for a dermal layer and a bioink composition for an epidermal layer, the bioink composition containing the isolated cells; and (c) producing a skin tissue model using the bioink composition for a dermal layer and the bioink composition for an epidermal layer.
Owner:EWHA UNIV IND COLLABORATION FOUND +1

Nucleic acid aptamer for targeting CD34 positive orbit fibroblasts and application of nucleic acid aptamer

The invention relates to a nucleic acid aptamer for targeting CD34 positive orbit fibroblasts, which is characterized in that the nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid aptamer is as shown in SEQ ID NO: 15. The nucleic acid aptamer provided by the invention has the advantages of high affinity, strong specificity, small molecular weight, good stability, simple synthesis, low cost, easy modification, no immunogenicity and the like, and can meet the requirements of rapid detection of thyroid-related ophthalmopathy at present.
Owner:THE THIRD XIANGYA HOSPITAL OF CENT SOUTH UNIV

Composition for inducing functional ciRPE cells through chemical reprogramming, inducing method and application

The invention discloses a composition for inducing functional ciRPE cells through chemical reprogramming, an induction method and application. The invention provides a two-step chemical reprogramming strategy, and fibroblasts can be transdifferentiated into functional RPE (ciRPE) cells through an eye domain (EF) / optic bubble (OV) intermediate state. The ciRPE cells are very similar to natural RPE cells in structure and function, have no tumorigenic risk after being transplanted to the retina of an RD rat, can be integrated into host tissues, effectively protect photoreceptor cells and remarkably recover the visual function.
Owner:OUJIANG LAB

Stable transfection cell strain for evaluating fibroblast autophagy flux as well as construction method and application of stable transfection cell strain

The invention discloses a stably transfected cell strain for evaluating fibroblast autophagy flux and a construction method of the stably transfected cell strain. The construction method comprises the following step: infecting fibroblasts by using HBAD (Hepatitis B Antigen)-red fluorescent protein-EGFP-LC3 autophagy double-labeled adenovirus. The construction method can be combined with a super-resolution microscope to dynamically observe the autophagy intensity change in the primary fibroblasts through an imaging method.
Owner:博溪生物科技(苏州)有限公司

In vitro preparation method of human mesenchymal stem cells

The present invention discloses an in vitro preparation method of human mesenchymal stem cells. The method comprises the following steps: using MSC culture medium supplemented with chemical small molecules to induce iPSC-derived MSCs; after the iPSC cell confluence reaches 40%, the culture medium containing chemical small molecules is replaced; after 8-10 days of induction, the cells are collected and passaged; and the cells are cultured to the P1 generation, showing uniform fibroblast-like, spindle-shaped or fusiform cells. The prepared hiPSC-MSCs meet the relevant phenotypes of mesenchymal stem cells, wherein the positive rates of CD73, CD90 and CD105 are higher than 95%, and the cells have immunomodulatory activity.
Owner:XELLSMART BIOMEDICAL (SUZHOU) CO LTD +1

Double-targeting near-infrared fluorescent probe for estrogen receptor alpha and fibroblast activating protein as well as preparation method and medical application of double-targeting near-infrared fluorescent probe

The invention relates to an estrogen receptor alpha and fibroblast activating protein dual-targeting near-infrared fluorescent probe as well as a preparation method and medical application thereof. Specifically, the probe can be used as a fluorescence probe for developing cells co-expressing the estrogen receptor alpha and the fibroblast activating protein, and can also be used as a near-infrared fluorescence imaging probe for diagnosing benign / malignant lesions such as nodules / tumors co-expressing the estrogen receptor alpha and the fibroblast activating protein. The fluorescent probe can also be applied to research on related biological events in cells for co-expressing the estrogen receptor alpha and the fibroblast activating protein, and particularly can be applied to fluorescent navigation in tumor resection operations for co-expressing the estrogen receptor alpha and the fibroblast activating protein; particularly, the composition can be applied to the synergistic treatment of an anti-estrogen therapy and a photodynamic therapy on a diseased region which co-expresses the estrogen receptor alpha and the fibroblast activating protein.
Owner:NANJING MEDICAL UNIV

Molecules targeting LTBP2 and uses thereof

The present invention refers to molecules targeting membrane associated latent-transforming growth factor beta-binding protein 2 (LTBP2). Further the invention relates to molecules targeting LTBP2 for treatment and diagnosis of diseases associated with LTBP2 expressing fibroblasts. In particular, the invention refers to a nucleic acid encoding molecule targeting LTBP2 and a cell expressing the molecule targeting LTBP2.
Owner:UNIVERSITY OF HEIDELBERG

Reprogrammed mesenchymal matrix-like cell and application of reprogrammed mesenchymal matrix-like cell in preparation of anti-aging drugs

The invention discloses a method for inducing fibroblasts to be reprogrammed into mesenchymal matrix-like cells (MLCs) by using small chemical molecules and application of the mesenchymal matrix-like cells (MLCs) in the anti-aging field. The invention discloses a set of specific chemical small molecule composition and an induction scheme thereof, which can be used for efficiently reprogramming fibroblasts from somatic cells into MLCs. Furthermore, the huge potential of the MLCs obtained by the method in anti-aging research is deeply explored, and the effect of the MLCs is proved to be obviously superior to that of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells in the aspects of reversing cell aging phenotypes and recovering tissue functions. The invention not only provides a new stem cell source strategy for avoiding the ethical and safety problems of the traditional reprogramming technology, but also lays a solid cell foundation for developing a novel, safe and effective anti-aging therapy based on cell transplantation or secreted factors.
Owner:HONGFANG BIOTECHNOLOGY (ZHENJIANG) CO LTD

Application of synthetic peptide targeting CLDN12 in reduction of hepatic metastasis of pancreatic cancer

The invention relates to an application of a synthetic peptide targeting CLDN12 in reduction of hepatic metastasis of pancreatic cancer. Research finds that the tight junction protein Claudin12 (CLDN12) is expressed on the surface of pancreatic cancer cells and also expressed on fibroblasts, and the CLDN12 on the fibroblasts and the CLDN12 on the pancreatic cancer cells mediate an adhesion effect through homologous interaction and guide migration and invasion of the pancreatic cancer cells. The adhesion effect of CLDN12-mediated fibroblasts and pancreatic cancer cells is blocked, and the invasion of the pancreatic cancer cells dominated by the fibroblasts can be blocked, so that the invasion and metastasis of the pancreatic cancer are reduced.
Owner:THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ZHENGZHOU UNIV

Application of sinomenine in medicine preparation

The invention relates to the technical field of new application of sinomenine, and discloses application of sinomenine in preparation of drugs. The invention relates to application of sinomenine in preparation of drugs for inhibiting RA synovial fibroblast proliferation and the like. The sinomenine can significantly inhibit the proliferation of RA-FLS, and plays a role in inducing cell apoptosis at the G0 / G1 phase by retarding the cell cycle. The sinomenine can also be used for remarkably inhibiting the phosphorylation level of downstream effector molecules p70S6K and 4E-BP1 of the mTOR. The sinomenine can also be combined with RNF7 in a targeted manner to inhibit an mTOR signal channel.
Owner:HUNAN UNIV OF CHINESE MEDICINE

Gene editing cell and method for producing extremely high molecular weight hyaluronic acid by using cell

The invention provides a gene editing cell and a method for producing extremely high molecular weight hyaluronic acid by using the cell. The preparation method comprises the following steps: by taking PUC57 as a skeleton carrier, constructing a recombinant plasmid containing an HAS2 gene, and transfecting a mole NMRHas2 gene, a chicken CHICKHAS2 gene, an astronomy mouse SNMHAS2 gene, a dakalimeris mouse DMRHAS2 gene or a mole mouse BMRHAS2 gene into chicken fibroblasts through lipidosome to construct a stably transfected cell line, so that hyaluronic acid with extremely high molecular weight can be stably obtained. The method provided by the invention overcomes the defects of non-uniform molecular weight distribution of HA product sources, low molecular weight and single method in the prior art, and has important significance for developing medicines for treating osteoarthritis and novel medical equipment products.
Owner:CHANGZHOU INST OF MATERIA MEDICA

Compound active peptide with skin anti-aging and whitening functions and application of compound active peptide

The invention relates to the technical field of cosmetics, in particular to a compound active peptide with functions of resisting aging and whitening skin and application of the compound active peptide. Comprising acetyl hexapeptide-1, nonapeptide-1, acetyl tetrapeptide-11, hexapeptide-9 and palmitoyl hexapeptide-12. The compound peptide disclosed by the invention can play a synergistic anti-aging and whitening role on an epidermal layer and a corium layer, and has multiple advantages; the compound peptide acts on epidermal layer keratinocytes, dermal layer fibroblasts and B16F10 cells, and can be used for detecting the senescence of the cells by influencing the expression quantity of cell senescence marker genes, influencing the cell cycle, influencing the expression quantity of extracellular matrix related proteins, influencing melanin synthesis and influencing the secretion quantity of acetylcholine in the cells. Multiple skin anti-aging and whitening effects synergistically exerted on the epidermal layer and the corium layer are achieved.
Owner:GUANGZHOU SHENGJING SHANGMEI BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Preparation and application of polypeptide with whitening and anti-aging effects

The invention belongs to the technical field of polypeptides, and particularly relates to a novel synthetic polypeptide and a synthetic method and application thereof. The skin as the largest organ of the human body can visually reflect the aging level of the whole body. Skin senescence can be divided into endogenous senescence and exogenous senescence, the main manifestation of the cellular level is the senescence of fibroblasts in a corium layer, research shows that reactive oxygen species (ROS) is an important factor for promoting cell senescence, and the cell anti-senescence effect can be achieved by reducing the generation of ROS in cells. Melanin is a heterogeneous polyphenol-like polymer which is synthesized in melanin bodies and has a complex structure, the amount and distribution of the melanin not only determine the depth of the skin color, but also cause hyperpigmentation diseases due to metabolic disorder. In recent years, research finds that the polypeptide has excellent performance in skin care due to good biocompatibility and relatively strong biological activity. The polypeptide can rapidly permeate the skin through a specific receptor and activate the regeneration and repair functions of skin cells, so that the whitening and anti-aging effects are achieved. In addition, the action mechanism of the polypeptide is relatively mild, and the polypeptide is suitable for various skin types, especially sensitive skin. At present, although multiple polypeptide products exist in the market, most of the polypeptide products integrate a single function, and comprehensive products with double effects of whitening and anti-aging are lacked. Therefore, a polypeptide product with whitening and anti-aging effects is developed, the requirements of consumers can be better met, and the polypeptide product has important market value and application prospect.
Owner:尹彦文

Isolation, culture and purification of human gastric cancer primary fibroblast and application thereof

The present application relates to a kind of human gastric cancer primary fibroblast separation culture and purification method and its application.The human gastric cancer primary fibroblast separation culture and purification method provided by the present application are simple, efficient.The separation culture method and the purification method provided by the present application can complete tissue dissociation in shorter time, and cooperate multiple immunomagnetic beads to remove miscellaneous cells, so that the gastric cancer primary fibroblast group of stable, relatively consistent morphology adherent growth is obtained, phenotype observation is facilitated, and the interference of miscellaneous cells to subsequent function experiment is reduced.Enriched cells are expanded after culture, and can be used for the subtype research of fibroblast, microtumor environment related function experiment.
Owner:HENAN CANCER HOSPITAL

Cannabidiol adjunctive therapy for the treatment of degenerative disc disease

Methods and compositions relating to the treatment of degenerative disc disease are provided.SOLUTION: In some embodiments, cannabidiol is utilized to enhance the therapeutic and / or regenerative activity of fibroblasts. In other embodiments, cannabidiol is utilized to augment the reparative effects of other regenerative cells, including monocytes, mesenchymal stem cells, and / or hematopoietic stem cells. In some embodiments, cannabidiol is utilized in the culture media of regenerative cells prior to administration of said cells.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:FIGENE LLC

Use of miR-30a-5p in preparation of product for treating airway stenosis

The application discloses application of miR-30a-5p in preparation of a product for treating airway stenosis. The application finds that miR-30a-5p plays an important regulatory role between airway basal stem cells and airway fibroblasts, and through the carrying of extracellular vesicles, miR-30a-5p is transmitted from the airway basal stem cells to the airway fibroblasts, targets and regulates the expression of a key gene FAP, inhibits the activation of the airway fibroblasts, reduces the collagen gel contraction ability of the airway fibroblasts, improves the extracellular matrix remodeling of the airway fibroblasts, can effectively stabilize the tracheal granulation tissue, prevents the recurrence of airway stenosis, and has application value for treating airway stenosis.
Owner:THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF GUANGZHOU MEDICAL UNIV (GUANGZHOU RESPIRATORY CENT) +1

Peptide with anti-photoaging effect as well as preparation method and application thereof

PendingCN121873164ACosmetic preparationsDipeptide ingredientsDipeptideCollagen breakdown
The invention discloses a peptide with an anti-photoaging effect as well as a preparation method and application of the peptide. The cyclic dipeptide cyclo (LO) and the linear dipeptide LO disclosed by the invention can be used for remarkably inhibiting the activity of MMP-1 and efficiently blocking collagen degradation. In addition, the cyclic dipeptide and the linear dipeptide have no cytotoxic effect when being co-cultured with fibroblasts, so that the cyclic dipeptide and the linear dipeptide have no stimulation and side effects on cells, and are high in safety and good in stability. The cyclic dipeptide and the linear dipeptide disclosed by the invention can resist UVA (Ultraviolet A) damage, have a promoting effect on cell proliferation activity after UVA irradiation and have an anti-aging effect on cells after UVA irradiation. The two peptides disclosed by the invention can be used for preparing medicines or cosmetics for resisting light aging, resisting aging, beautifying and protecting skin. The peptide fragment disclosed by the invention has a good application prospect in the fields of medicines, cosmetics and the like.
Owner:SOUTH CHINA UNIV OF TECH

Leveraging type 2 cytokines to enhance cell-based therapy for peripheral arterial diseases

The subject invention pertains to a novel method for treating Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) by leveraging the angiogenic potential oftype 2 cytokines IL-4 and IL-13 to enhance the efficacy of induced pluripotent stem cell-derived endothelial cells (iPSC-ECs) and induced endothelial cells derived from fibroblasts (iECs). This present invention aims at enhancing the muscle regeneration and revascularization for obese and diabetes individuals.
Owner:THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Culture methods, a system and a kit for early-stage prediction of cancer metastasis

The present invention is directed to a method for identifying i) metastatic potential of a cancer cell sample from a non-metastatic cancer or ii) potential for malignant alterations in a healthy cell, the method comprising the steps of: a) culturing a cancer cell sample from a non- metastatic cancer or a healthy cell sample in a composition comprising cancer-associated fibroblasts, CAFs, preferably in two-dimensional or three-dimensional cell culturing conditions; and b) monitoring morphological alterations in the sample cells during and / or after the culturing step a), and / or determining the expression level of biomarkers relating to metastasis in the sample cells during and / or after the culturing step a); wherein the sample cells which show morphological alterations relating to metastasis and / or changes in the expression levels of said biomarkers in comparison to the levels of said biomarkers measured from corresponding samples cultured in a composition comprising normal fibroblasts, NFs, are identified as having metastatic potential or potential for malignant alterations. The present invention is also directed to a system for culturing eukaryotic cells comprising a solid surface comprising at least one partition suitable for culturing eukaryotic cells, wherein said at least one partition contains a combined cell culture comprising i) cancer cells from a non- metastatic cancer or healthy cells and ii) cancer-associated fibroblasts, CAFs, wherein said partition is a well or chamber.
Owner:TAMPERE UNIV FOUND SR