2017 American Transplant Congress
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPS) Derived Schwann Cells to Enhance Functional Recovery Following Nerve Injury and Limb Allotransplantation.
Background Stem cell therapies have provided new aspects for functional recovery. A novel cell-based approach utilizing human induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Schwann Cells (iPSC-SCs) supported…2017 American Transplant Congress
Generation of Potent Monocytic Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells from Rhesus Macaque Bone Marrow.
Surgery (Transplant), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Background: Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) have shown promise in inhibiting allograft rejection and in promoting transplant tolerance in rodent models. We recently reported that monocytic…2017 American Transplant Congress
Impact of Culture Expansion and Inflammatory Cytokine Challenge on DNA Methylation Profiles in MSC.
Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) are studied as possible immunotherapy after solid organ transplantation. However, to obtain sufficient numbers, cells need to be expanded in culture.…2017 American Transplant Congress
IP-10 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Suppresses Inflammatory Components of IBMIR and Improves Pancreatic Islet Graft Function.
Introduction: An instant blood-mediated inflammatory response (IBMIR) causes acute loss of pancreatic islets. Interferon gamma-induced protein 10 (IP-10) is a key proinflammatory chemokine that may…2017 American Transplant Congress
Decellularized Rat Liver Scaffolds Support Survival and Metabolic Function of Multilineage Allogenic Cells.
University of Maryland School of Medcine, Baltimore, MD
Background:Organ bioengineering has the potential to completely eliminate the donor organ shortage. Here, we examine the feasibility of a decellularized liver construct to support the…2017 American Transplant Congress
Immunosuppressive Role of Pancreas Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells.
BackgroundThe Edmonton protocol revived islet transplantation therapy for Type-1 Diabetic patients. However, Long-term islet function still remains a challenge. Immunosuppression used after islet transplantation contributes…2017 American Transplant Congress
Depletion of T-Cells from G-CSF Mobilized Human PBMC Prevents Acute GVHD in NSG Mice.
Institute for Cellular Therapeutics, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Allogeneic HSC transplantation is commonly utilized for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and autoimmune diseases. However, allogeneic HSC transplantation is limited by potential for the…2017 American Transplant Congress
Confirmation of the Safety of Cryopreserved Human Cord Blood Derived Di-Chimeric Cells in the NSG Mouse Model.
Orthopaedics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Background: Cell therapies are a promising approach for tolerance induction in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation (VCA). Thus, we have developed a new supportive therapy of ex…2017 American Transplant Congress
Cell-Subset Diversity in Adipose Derived Regenerative Cells Used in Renal Ischemic Reperfusion Injury Treatment.
Studies in our novel hybrid model of transplantion/ischemic reperfusion injury (IRI) in rat has demonstrated significant improvement in kidney function post injection of adipose-derived regenerative…2017 American Transplant Congress
Enhanced Hepatic Engraftment of Stem Cell Derivatives Using Magnetic Targeting into Structurally Normal Liver.
Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Attaining consistent robust engraftment in the structurally normal liver is an obstacle for cellular transplantation. Until now, many therapies to increase engraftment after cellular transplantation…
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