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Research and Markets: Stem Cell Research Products: Opportunities, Tools & Technologies 2012 (Updated)
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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lffnp7/stem_cell_research) has announced the addition of the “Stem Cell Research Products: Opportunities, Tools & Technologies 2012 (Updated)” report to their offering.
Stem cells are primitive cells found in all multi-cellular organisms that are characterized by self-renewal and the capacity to differentiate into any mature cell type. Several broad categories of stem cells exist, including embryonic stem cells, derived from blastocysts; fetal stem cells, obtained from aborted fetuses; adult stem cells, found in adult tissues; cord blood stem cells, isolated from umbilical tissue; dental stem cells, derived from deciduous teeth; cancer stem cells, which give rise to clonal populations of cells that form tumors or disperse in the body; and animal stem cells, derived from non-human sources.
In a developing embryo, stem cells can differentiate into all of the specialized embryonic tissues. In adult organisms, stem and progenitor cells act as a repair system for the body, replenishing specialized cells. Of interest to researchers is the potential for use of stem cells in regenerative medicine to treat conditions ranging from diabetes, to cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders. Additionally, the ability to use stem cells to improve drug target validation and toxicology screening is of intense interest to pharmaceutical companies. Stem cells are also being studied for their ability to improve both the understanding and treatment of birth disorders.
To facilitate research resulting from interest in these far-ranging applications, a large and growing stem cells research products market has emerged. Large companies selling stem cell research products include Life Technologies, BD Biosciences, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Millipore, although dozens of other suppliers exist as well. Products offered by these companies include: antibodies to stem cell antigens, bead-based stem cell separation systems, stem cell protein purification and analysis tools, tools for DNA and RNA-based characterization of stem cells, stem cell culture and media reagents, stem cell specific growth factors and cytokines, tools for stem cell gene regulation, a range of stem cell services, tools for in vivo and in vitro stem cell tracking, and stem cell lines.
This report explores current market conditions and provides guidance for companies interested in developing strategically positioned stem cell product lines.
Featured elements of this report include:
– What are novel stem cells research products that can be developed?
– What stem cells types are most frequently used by research scientists?
– Which species of stem cells do scientists prefer and what are the factors driving this preference (access, pricing, funding, handling advantages)?
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Research and Markets: Stem Cell Research Products: Opportunities, Tools & Technologies 2012 (Updated)
OHRI, uOttawa to lead first stem cell therapy trial for septic shock
A team of researchers from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) and the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) has been awarded $367,000 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and $75,000 from the Stem Cell Network to lead the first clinical trial in the world of a stem cell therapy for septic shock. This deadly condition occurs when an infection spreads throughout the body and over-activates the immune system, resulting in severe organ damage and death in 30 to 40 per cent of cases. Septic shock accounts for 20 per cent of all Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admissions in Canada and costs $4 billion annually. Under the leadership of Dr. Lauralyn McIntyre, this new “Phase I” trial will test the experimental therapy in up to 15 patients with septic shock at The Ottawa Hospital’s ICU.
The treatment involves mesenchymal stem cells, also called mesenchymal stromal cells or MSCs. Like other stem cells, they can give rise to a variety of more specialized cells and tissues and can help repair and regenerate damaged organs. They also have a unique ability to modify the body’s immune response and enhance the clearance of infectious organisms. They can be found in adult bone marrow and other tissues, as well as umbilical cord blood, and they seem to be easily transplantable between people, because they are more able to avoid immune rejection.
There has been a great deal of interest in using MSCs to treat disease, with most research so far focused on heart disease, stroke, inflammatory bowel disease and blood cancers. Hundreds of patients with these diseases have already been treated with MSCs through clinical trials, with results suggesting that these cells are safe in these patients, and have promising signs of effectiveness. MSCs are still considered experimental however, and have not been approved by Health Canada as a standard therapy for any disease.
In recent years, a number of animal studies have suggested that MSCs may also be able to help treat septic shock. For example, a recent study by Dr. Duncan Stewart, CEO and Scientific Director of OHRI (and also a co-investigator on the new clinical trial) showed that treatment with these cells can triple survival in a mouse model of this condition.
“Mesenchymal stem cell therapy appears promising in animal studies, but it will require many years of clinical trials involving hundreds of patients to know if it is safe and effective,” said Dr. Lauralyn McIntyre, a Scientist at the OHRI, ICU Physician at The Ottawa Hospital, Assistant Professor of Medicine at uOttawa and a New Investigator with CIHR and Canadian Blood Services. “This trial is a first step, but it is a very exciting first step.”
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Add Salt? Astronauts' Bones Say Please Don't
Osteoporosis is a harsh disease that reduces the quality of life for millions and costs Europe around 25 billion euros ($31 billion) each year. It typically affects the elderly, so the rise in life expectancy in developed countries means the problems inflicted by osteoporosis are increasing.
Fortunately, research done in space may change the game. Astronauts on the International Space Station experience accelerated osteoporosis because of weightlessness, but it is carefully controlled, and they can regain their lost bone mass once they are back on Earth.
Studying what happens during long spaceflights offers a good insight into the process of osteoporosis – losing calcium and changing bone structure – and helps to develop methods to combat it.
It has been known since the 1990s that the human body holds on to sodium, without the corresponding water retention, during long stays in space. But the textbooks said this was not possible. “Sodium retention in space” became an important subject to study.
Salt intake was investigated in a series of studies, in ground-based simulations and in space, and it was found that not only is sodium retained (probably in the skin), but it also affects the acid balance of the body and bone metabolism. So, high salt intake increases acidity in the body, which can accelerate bone loss.
The European Space Agency’s, or ESA’s, recent SOdium LOad in microgravity, or SOLO, study zoomed in on this question. Nine crew members, including ESA’s Frank De Winne and Paolo Nespoli during their long-duration flights in 2010 and 2011, followed low – and high-salt diets.
The expected results may show that additional negative effects can be avoided either by reducing sodium intake or by using a simple alkalizing agent like bicarbonate to counter the acid imbalance.
This space research directly benefits everybody on Earth who is prone to osteoporosis.
Source: German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute of Aerospace Medicine Space Physiology.
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28-01-2012 05:31 Stem cell technology or stemtech is rising in rising in popularity amongst the baby boomer and adult generation. As the quality of living increases, the pressure and need to look and feel young also increases. In Jeunesse, the synergy of bio-engineering tech and years of formulation and product testing. Jeunesse comprehensively covers the elements of its stem-cell range of products to ensure the following are met: The biggest source of stem cels in the body is in the adipose fat tissue cells. In a completely sterile and hypoallergenic process, the cells are extracted from the tissues. They are then hygienically deposited into a nutrien rich cultural media, which blend well with the stem cells. Using a state-of-the-art fitration process, the molecules that are essential for human growth and have anti-aging properties are then extracted osmotically. This process filters out the actual stem cells, which are later discarded. This cell-less organic chemical solution is then combined with powerful ingredients which include interleukins, cytokines, and regulatory proteins that mimic the body’s natural processes. This then creates the special anti-aging preparation and products in the LUMINESCE™ line. The natural proteins mimics the body’s natural processes and internal environment to ensure that this extraordinary composition works just as well outside the body as it does on the inside. The growth factor consists of some 200+ proteins and enzyme matrix that penetrate the …
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Dr. Maoshing Ni: Natural Osteoporosis Help
For most people the first sign of osteoporosis is a broken bone
or a fracture, and the frightening part is that often a person
does not know they have osteoporosis until a minor fall ends up
causing a serious fracture.
Osteoporosis happens when the cells that remove bone matter do
so at a faster rate than the cells that build it. This leaves
empty space in the bones, which then become brittle and
vulnerable to fractures or breaks. Bone growth peaks in our
late 20s, so by starting to build strong bones early in life,
one can slow and even prevent bone loss. Osteoporosis is
preventable and treatable, but the key is to begin now.
Orange Juice for Strong Bones
For good bone health, both calcium and vitamin D are needed.
Calcium is necessary to build and maintain bones and vitamin D
is needed because the body cannot absorb calcium without it.
Cow's milk has traditionally been credited as the best food for
strong bones, but there are many people who have an adverse
reaction to lactose. However, your body is able to absorb
calcium and vitamin D from orange juice as readily as it does
from milk. Another bonus? Orange juice is packed full of
vitamin C, a potent antioxidant.
Another source of vitamin D is exposure to a healthy amount of
sun; the ultraviolet rays of the sun promote the production of
vitamin D. To prevent skin damage, be sure to limit direct sun
exposure to less than 30 minutes every day, within two hours of
sunrise or sunset.
Bone-Building Foods
Your body absorbs important minerals better through whole
foods. Calcium and vitamin D can both be found in chestnuts,
clams, dark green vegetables, leafy greens, soybeans and
salt-water fish such as flounder, salmon, sardines and shrimp.
Quercetin, a potent antioxidant, promotes the action of
bone-building cells and is found in green tea, red wine and
microalgae such as chlorella, blue-green algae and spirulina.
Sulfur, phosphorus and other minerals that build healthy bones
can be obtained from garlic and onions. Tofu, tempeh,
pineapple, grapes and dried plums also support bone health.
Bone-Boosting Supplements
As calcium can bind up the stools, find a supplement that is
formulated with magnesium, preferably 1,200 mg of calcium to
600 mg of magnesium. Calcium carbonate and liquid calcium in a
citrate base are both good choices. As the body cannot absorb
calcium all at once, take several doses during the day and try
to take trace amounts of boron, copper, zinc and vitamin B3.
Exercise for Bone Strength
If people do not engage in activities that exert weight on
their bones, supplements will not help them. Exercise early in
life builds bone mass and strengthens the skeletal structure
and even later in life, regular exercise can slow the progress
of osteoporosis. Moderate weight-bearing exercises, such as
walking or tai chi, when practiced for 30 minutes three times a
week, can sufficiently restore calcium to bones.
Consider this: The bone fractures that come with osteoporosis
are often due to falling. Aged people often lose their balance
because of weak ankles. You can help prevent falls and
fractures by exercising the muscles that keep you upright.
Here's how:
- Sit in a chair and hold one leg straight out in front of
you, parallel to the floor. Flex the top of your foot as far
back toward the shin as is comfortable and hold for 15 seconds.
Repeat this five times. - Now rotate your foot clockwise in as wide a circle as
possible, slowly and with isometric pressure, five times.
Repeat with your foot moving in a counterclockwise direction. - Repeat this whole set of exercises with your other foot.
Perform these exercises three or four times a week to decrease
your chance of a debilitating fall.
What to Avoid
Various medications can do the same — steroids, estrogen
blockers and thyroid medications to name a few — so if you are
taking these, be sure your doctor carefully monitors your bone
health. Women are much more prone to osteoporosis than men, so
they should take precautions to avoid the pitfalls of bone
loss.
There are many factors that are known or suspected to
accelerate the rate of bone loss. These include lack of
exercise, smoking, caffeine, and excessive alcohol, sugar, and
salt. Soft drinks and sodas are very high in phosphorus, which
in excess actually causes calcium loss from your bones.
May you live long, live strong and live happy!
Dr. Mao Shing Ni, best known as Dr. Mao is a bestselling
author, doctor of Oriental Medicine and board certified
anti-aging expert. He has appeared regularly on Dr. Oz, the
Doctors and EXTRA. Dr. Mao practices acupuncture, nutrition and
Chinese medicine with his associates at the Tao of Wellness in
Santa Monica and Newport Beach. Dr. Mao and his brother, Dr.
Daoshing Ni founded Tao of Wellness over 25 years ago in
addition to also founding Yo San University in Marina del Rey.
To subscribe to his tip-filled newsletter please visit
www.taoofwellness.com. To make an appointment for evaluation
and treatment please call 310-917-2200 or you can email Dr. Mao
at contact@taoofwellness.com.
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Stem cell therapy reverses diabetes: Stem cells from cord blood used to re-educate diabetic's own T cells
Type 1 diabetes is caused by the body's own immune system attacking its pancreatic islet beta cells and requires daily injections of insulin to regulate the patient's blood glucose levels. A new method uses stem cells from cord blood to re-educate a diabetic's own T cells and consequently restart pancreatic function reducing the need for insulin.
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Stem cell therapy reverses diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is caused by the body’s own immune system attacking its pancreatic islet beta cells and requires daily injections of insulin to regulate the patient’s blood glucose levels.
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