Scientists evaluated the cumulative yield and the ex vivo amplification potential of mesenchymal stromal cells obtained from various sources and different subjects, using defined culture conditions with a standardized platelet lysate as growth stimulus. [Stem Cell Res Ther]
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Eighty tree shrews were randomly divided into four groups receiving either an intraperitoneal injection of pristane, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), or pristane and LPS, or no injection. Three weeks after injection, the systemic lupus erythematosus model tree shrews were divided into the model group and the treatment group. Tree shrews in the treatment group and the normal control group were infused with umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells. [Stem Cell Res Ther]
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The authors developed a new method of measuring total bisphenol A in whole blood samples by using isotopic dilution liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. For eliminating possible contaminations, they used glass cartridge instead of polypropylene cartridge and successfully reduced background levels. [Chemosphere]
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A practical strategy for myelin repair in globoid cell leukodystrophy would be to combine the rapid and widespread cross-correction of galactocerebrosidase (GALC) by hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with the robust, stable myelination provided by transplanted GALC-producing myelin-forming cells. This short review will discuss such possibilities. [J Neurosci Res]
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Eurofins Scientific announced the acquisition of VRL Laboratories, one of the leading laboratories in pre-transplant testing for the eligibility determination for Donors of Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products in the US. [Eurofins Scientific]
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The Food and Drug Administration and the generic drug manufacturing industry —including representatives of generic pharmaceutical manufacturers, active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers and contract manufacturing organizations — have reached agreement on a package of program enhancements and resource commitments to reauthorize the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2012 (GDUFA), which are set to expire next year. [Drug Store News]
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) believes that having academics spend anywhere from two to four years at the agency before returning to campus helps it identify and fund cutting-edge research. Last year 176 scientists, about 28% of NSF’s scientific workforce, were on such temporary assignments. But NSF’s heavy use of these so-called rotators is unique among government research agencies. And some members of Congress are worried that the government is paying too steep a price for that management strategy. [ScienceInsider]
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