{"title":"Glucan from Food Supplement to a Licensed Drug","authors":"V. Vaclav","doi":"10.4172/2157-7013.1000232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7013.1000232","url":null,"abstract":"Natural products, useful in preventing or treating various diseases, have been sought after throughout the history of humankind. Often, these molecules suffer from the same problem - these substances usually represent a complex mixture of ingredients, each of which might contribute to biological activity. These problems, together with difficulties in patenting the isolation, usually leads to lack of interest and natural molecules are left in the area of food supplements.","PeriodicalId":150547,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cell Science and Therapy","volume":"63 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123115054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Antidiabetic Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cells vs. Nigella sativa Oil onStreptozotocin Induced Type 1 Diabetic Rats","authors":"S. Mohamed, Eman A Ali, S. Hosny","doi":"10.4172/2157-7013.1000226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7013.1000226","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that has no definitive cure till present. Currently; regenerative medicine using Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) offers promising treatment. Meanwhile, Nigella Sativa Oil (NSO) shows effectiveness for medication of various illnesses. \u0000Objective: This study compares the antidiabetic effect of MSCs vs. NSO on streptozotocin induced type 1 diabetes (T1D) in rat model. \u0000Methods: Human cord blood samples were collected. Isolated mononuclear cells were cultured and incubated to isolate MSCs. For experimental animals; after induction of T1D using multiple low dose streptozotocin (MLD-STZ), diabetic rats were divided into 6 groups (n =10); diabetic group 1 and 2 (sacrificed 15 and 30 days post-induction, consequently), NSO treated groups 1 and 2 (received daily NSO I.P. injection, sacrificed 15 and 30 days postinduction, consequently), MSCs treated groups 1 and 2 (72 hours post-induction, animals were treated with twice intravenous injection of 1×106 cells/rat, 24 hours apart, without immunosuppression, sacrificed 15 and 30 days of induction, consequently). \u0000Results: Low blood glucose levels were detected in both MSCs and NSO groups, which reached near normal levels within 15 days. This was accompanied by improvement of the histopathological changes and increase in the immunreactive insulin secreting cells, obviously detected after 30 days. \u0000Conclusion: MSCs and NSO exerts comparable antidiabetic effects on Streptozotocin induced T1D.","PeriodicalId":150547,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cell Science and Therapy","volume":"94 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127665025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Antagonists of the Mineralocorticoid Receptor or A New Pharmacological Class","authors":"M. M. Hermidorff, L. D. Assis, M. C. Isoldi","doi":"10.4172/2157-7013.1000222","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7013.1000222","url":null,"abstract":"A reduction in the blood pressure levels triggers, among other responses, a signaling cascade mainly controlled by the kidneys; this event is responsible for reestablishing the blood pressure, being known as renin, angiotensin, and aldosterone system – RAAS. The aldosterone, the last hormone released in this cascade, displays several effects in its target tissue such as kidneys, colon, brain, and cardiovascular system [1]; however, high levels of aldosterone, in certain diseases, lead to deleterious effects in most of these organs. In the next lines, our focus will be the on the cardiac tissue.","PeriodicalId":150547,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cell Science and Therapy","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134256002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Can GDF-15 be Used to Assess ventricular recovery following Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy?","authors":"ini Nair, E. Góngora","doi":"10.4172/2157-7013.S8-007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7013.S8-007","url":null,"abstract":"With the rising incidence of end stage heart failure and the stagnating pool of donors, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy has emerged as a bridge to recovery/transplant or as destination therapy. However, the number of patients who actually undergo device explant as a result of ventricular recovery happens to be highly variable at the present time [1,2]. Ventricular recovery is a complex phenomenon influenced by several factors such as the etiology/duration of heart failure, extent of scarring and fibrosis of the myocardium at the time of implantation and adjunct medical management protocol tailored for recovery immediately post device implantation.","PeriodicalId":150547,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cell Science and Therapy","volume":"2015 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130718563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Breast Microcalcifications: A Focus","authors":"M. Scimeca, Chiara Antonacci, E. Bonanno","doi":"10.4172/2157-7013.S8-E101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7013.S8-E101","url":null,"abstract":"Microcalcifications are localized deposits of calcium in breast tissues within the most clinically significant abnormality of the gland and are considered an early mammographic evidence of breast cancer. Increasing evidences suggest that the morphological appearance and the molecular structures of microcalcifications could be related to patient’s prognosis.","PeriodicalId":150547,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cell Science and Therapy","volume":"104 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117141635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Wu, Yaxiong Chen, Yarong Du, G. Du, Burong Hu, Lijun Wu
{"title":"Bystander Effects Induced by the Monolayer and Three Dimensional Cultures Exposed to Ionizing Radiation","authors":"R. Wu, Yaxiong Chen, Yarong Du, G. Du, Burong Hu, Lijun Wu","doi":"10.4172/2157-7013.S8-005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7013.S8-005","url":null,"abstract":"Although monolayer cells culture model has played great role in the study of biological phenomena and mechanisms about bystander effect, three dimensional (3D) culture model is believed to be much more appropriate in mimicking the in vivo physiological processes. In this study, human lung bronchial epithelial cells were firstly cultured in both 3D and monolayer model, then irradiated by X-rays and high-LET carbon ions, and finally co-cultured with normal lung fibroblast cell. The bystander γH2AXfoci were found in both recipient fibroblast cells co-cultured with irradiated monolayer and 3D cells. It is of interest that significantly more bystander γH2AXfoci were induced by the monolayer cells than by the 3D cells after X-ray irradiation, while the numbers of bystander γH2AXfoci induced by both donor cells were comparative after carbon ion irradiation. Our results suggest that the magnitude of the bystander effect depended on the culture morphology and radiation quality","PeriodicalId":150547,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cell Science and Therapy","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123152459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Shapiro, N. Sangle, Michael Keeney, I. C. Yee, C. Hsia, Selay Lam
{"title":"Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm: A Review of Diagnosis, Pathology, and Therapy","authors":"R. Shapiro, N. Sangle, Michael Keeney, I. C. Yee, C. Hsia, Selay Lam","doi":"10.4172/2157-7013.S8-008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7013.S8-008","url":null,"abstract":"Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare malignancy of dendritic cell precursors classified as a subset of acute myeloid leukemia according to WHO. It commonly presents with dermal infiltration of plasmatoid dendritic cells that have the morphologic appearance of medium-sized blasts with irregular nuclei, faint chromatin, at least one nucleolus per cell and scant cytoplasm, expressing a CD4+CD56+CD123+lin- immunophenotype. Patients typically have discoloured cutaneous lesions that grow in size, and the diagnosis of BPDCN is confirmed on skin biopsy showing the characteristic cells. Bone marrow involvement is a common feature of this neoplasm and is found in most patients at diagnosis. There is no consensus on the most appropriate treatment for BPDCN, with the neoplasm showing initial good response to high intensity chemotherapy but inevitable relapse into a more chemotherapy-resistant disease. Hematopoietic stem cell transplant in patients who achieve their first complete remission with chemotherapy is a promising therapeutic modality requiring a prospective clinical trial to evaluate its efficacy.","PeriodicalId":150547,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cell Science and Therapy","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130822822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Therapeutic and Protective Effect of Wheat Germ Oil on L-arginine Induced Acute Pancreatitis in Adult Albino Rats","authors":"S. Gawad","doi":"10.4172/2157-7013.S8-004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7013.S8-004","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a disease that still has high morbidity and mortality rates. Oxygen free radicals and cytokines have been mentioned to play a role in the development of L-arginine induced AP. There is no specific therapy for AP. Herbals, as botanical medical treatments, have generated a deal of public controversy in recent years. Wheat germ oil (WGO) is one of these treatments that possess anti-inflammatory properties. \u0000Objective: To investigate the possible protective and therapeutic effect of wheat germ oil on L-arginine induced AP in adult albino rats. \u0000Methods: Forty adult male albino rats were divided equally into five groups: Group I (control group). Group II (WGO group): received WGO by oral gavage once daily for 3 successive days. Group III (AP group): received double IP injection of L-arginine with 1 h interval. Group IV (protection group): received WGO as group II, followed by Larginine injection as group III. Group V (therapeutic group): received L-arginine followed by WGO. Blood samples were taken for biochemical assessment of serum lipase to confirm induction of AP. At the end of the experiment, animals were sacrificed and specimens from head of the pancreas were taken and prepared for light, electron microscopic examinations and ELISA detection of interleukin-1β. \u0000Results: AP and protected groups showed extensive acinar cell damage in the form of loss of basal basophilia, necrotic changes, interstitial edema, severe inflammatory infiltration and hemorrhage. These groups showed statistical significant increase in the mean of pancreatic damage compared to control group (p<0.05). Ultrastructurally, the acinar cells showed dense heterochromatic nuclei with many degraded electron-lucent zymogen granules and swollen, disarranged rER. However, the acini showed significant improvement in the therapeutic group. \u0000Conclusion: WGO has a therapeutic not a protective effect on L-arginine-induced AP which might be through its anti-inflammatory effects.","PeriodicalId":150547,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cell Science and Therapy","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128810645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. C. Joseph, Suthakaran Pichaimuthu, S. Srimeenakshi, M. Murthy, K. Selvakumar, M. Ganesan, Sadan, A. Manjunath
{"title":"An Overview of the Parameters for Recombinant Protein Expression in Escherichia coli","authors":"B. C. Joseph, Suthakaran Pichaimuthu, S. Srimeenakshi, M. Murthy, K. Selvakumar, M. Ganesan, Sadan, A. Manjunath","doi":"10.4172/2157-7013.1000221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7013.1000221","url":null,"abstract":"Escherichia coli, is one of the most widely preferred organism for the production of recombinant protein. Most of the FDA approved therapeutic proteins are produced in E. coli. The well-established cell factory of E. coli makes it a perfect heterologous system of choice for the production of recombinant proteins. In recent years, several advances have been taken place for modifying these cell factories for easy production of therapeutic proteins with utmost precision. Several molecular tools and protocols are available in hand for the high level protein production in heterologous expression system. Adapting the best strategy for producing recombinant proteins in E. coli can be obtained using several approaches. Combination of strategies will work well to enhance the expression and stability of produced protein. In this review we try to collate different strategies and approaches that can enhance the production as well as the stability of proteins expressed in E. coli.","PeriodicalId":150547,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cell Science and Therapy","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122519593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Tendulkar, Puneet Jain, S. Gujral, Manisha Tambe, R. Kenjale, B. Ganesh
{"title":"Stability of Selected Hematological Parameters in Stored Blood Samples","authors":"A. Tendulkar, Puneet Jain, S. Gujral, Manisha Tambe, R. Kenjale, B. Ganesh","doi":"10.4172/2157-7013.1000220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7013.1000220","url":null,"abstract":"1.1 Background: Apheresis platelets are a mainstay therapy in our tertiary cancer centre wherein 3000 donors are tested annually. Platelet drives to register willing donors are conducted. The complete blood counts to determine the eligibility for platelet donation is done on the first donor visit. However, it can be challenging to test these samples on that day due to reasons like manpower shortages, weekends, and a single cell counter in blood banks. National guidelines for blood banks in India do not elaborate on the ideal storage time for such blood samples. Hence we embarked on this study to determine the sample stability. Aim: The aim was to study the stability of blood samples given at first visit for registration as platelet donors. Specific hematologic parameters were studied at time intervals of 4, 48 and 72 hours. Materials and Methods: Eligible donor’s venous blood sample was collected in K2-EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) vacutainers for cell counts. This was tested on an automated cell counter (Humacount, Human, Germany) within 4 hours at room temperature. Then, the samples were stored at 4oC and retested at 48 and 72 hours. Results: 969 blood samples were tested for hemoglobin, WBC (White blood cell) and Platelet count. There was no statistical difference in mean values of hemoglobin and WBC counts at three time intervals. Even though difference in mean platelet count was statistically significant (p<0.001), it did not impact on donor acceptance criteria. Conclusions: Specific hematologic parameters (Hb, WBC, platelet) were found to be stable at 4oC for 72 hours. Hemoglobin (Hb) was the best preserved parameter followed by WBC and platelet count. J o u r na l o f C ell Science & Tera p y ISSN: 2157-7013 Journal of Cell Science & Therapy Citation: Tendulkar A, Jain P, Gujral S, Tambe M, Kenjale R, et al. (2015) Stability of Selected Hematological Parameters in Stored Blood Samples. J Cell Sci Ther 6: 220. doi:10.4172/2157-7013.1000220","PeriodicalId":150547,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cell Science and Therapy","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123698605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}