Papers by Keyword: Proliferation

Abstract: This study concerns the evaluation of the bioactivity and cells response of strontium (Sr) doped sol-gel derived S53P4 bioglass due to Sr induced osteoblast. Moreover it prevents in-vitro osteoclastic activity and is clinically used as osteoporosis treatment. The different amount of Sr was doped into the S53P4 bioglass formulation (53.82%SiO₂-1.72%P₂O₅-22.64%Na₂O-(21.76-x)%CaO-x%SrO) (x=0, 3 and 5 mol %) and synthesized via sol-gel method. These samples were denoted as 0Sr, 3Sr and 5Sr respectively. After soaking in Hank's balanced salt solution (HBSS) for 7 and 14 days, the apatite formation was examined using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) techniques. Proliferation and alkaline phosphatase activity were evaluated using osteoblastic cell line MC3T3-E1. The XRD and SEM findings confirmed the hydroxyapatite (HA) structure on the bioglass surface after soaking. More intense HA peaks were observed in 3Sr specimen on 7 day while in 5Sr specimen on 14 day. Meanwhile, 3Sr specimen showed the highest cells proliferation and ‌ significant difference in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity than 0Sr and 5Sr. As a result, this finding indicates that S53P4 bioglass with 3 mol % SrO (3Sr) is a good candidate for bone tissue engineering because it allows for optimum cell proliferation and ALP activity while also having a high bioactivity efficiency.

Abstract: In tissue engineering, biomaterials used for bone tissue substitutes attract increasing interests, especially for finding biologically active compounds that can activate proliferation of osteoblastic MG63 cells. The evaluation of the impact of a soluble yeast-derived β-(1-3), (1-6)-D-glucan (BG) extracted from distillery waste yeast sludge on viability and proliferation of MG63 cells was studied. Spray dried BG prepared from alkaline extraction was used as supplementary activator in osteoblastic cell culture system. The composition of BG was characterized using FTIR spectral analysis and BG analysis assay kit. MG63 human osteoblast cell-line was cultured on Dulbecco’s modified’s medium supplemented with various concentrations of BG ranging from 0.1 to 1.0 mg/mL. The cells were cultured up to 7 days under a humidified 5% CO₂ atmosphere at 37°C and monitored the level of proliferation at pre-determined intervals. Results showed that increase in BG concentration substantially promoted MG63 cell proliferation. Optimal concentration was identified and found at 0.3 - 0.7 mg/mL. Results revealed that BG could be further utilized for the upregulation of osteoblastic proliferation positively related to the acceleration of bone regeneration.

Abstract: One of the main reasons for limiting the widespread clinical use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is a low speed of their proliferation in vitro. In this regard, the search for new safe and effective growth stimulants is an urgent task. In this study, we investigated the effect of nanocrystalline cerium oxide doped with gadolinium (Ce_1-х Gd_х O_y), on the morphofunctional characteristics and proliferative activity of MSCs derived from dental pulp. It was shown that the introduction of Ce_1-х Gd_х O_y nanoparticles into the culture of dental MSCs provides the activation of proliferation of the cells in a dose-dependent manner. High concentrations of Ce_1-х Gd_х O_y nanoparticles inhibit the proliferation of the cells; however, this does not lead to further development of apoptosis and cell death. The obtained results indicate that the nanocrystalline cerium oxide can be considered as a basis for the development of highly efficient and low-cost supplements for culturing MSCs.

Abstract: For bone tissue engineering, corals have long history to be used as scaffold to promote bone regeneration. However the use of a lot of corals may damage their habitates. For this reason, a strategy to mimic coral in a synthetic form is needed. As an ideal scaffold, synthetic coral must provide structure and initial support for cell attachment and proliferation. The aim of this study was to investigate the attachment and proliferation of human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (h-MSC) on synthetic coral scaffold, to provide information on the behavior of h-MSC on the designated scaffold. Synthetic coral scaffolds were prepared from bovine gelatine and CaCO₃ with 5:5 in 10% w/v concentration in aquadest. Sodium citrate was used as dispersant in the suspension. Gelatin-CaCO₃ suspension was moulded in a plastic cover of 24 well plate, then freezed at -20°C for 24 hours, freeze dried for 24 hours and continued by dehydrothermal crosslinking for 72 hours. After the fabrication, synthetic coral scaffolds were subjects to cover the bottom of the well for cell culture. Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (h-MSC) were seeded and divided into 2 groups, control group without scaffold and the one with scaffold. All groups were incubated for 3, 6, and 24 hours. Cells attatchment were determined by deduction of the cells unattached from total cells seeding. Proliferation of h-MSC were done in 3 groups ie., control group without scaffold, scaffold only and scaffold incorporated Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in the bottom of well. All groups were incubated for 24, 48 and 72 hours. Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells attached faster to synthetic coral scaffold than the control. Its proliferation behavior was faster in the scaffold incorporated PRP, showing better interaction of scaffold and cells with the incorporation of morphogenetic factor.

Abstract: Silk sericin composed of 18 amino acids has been widely used in the fields of cosmetic additives, food, medicine and functional biomaterials because of good hydrophilicity and biocompatibility, making it great possibility in providing abundant nutrients for microbial growth. Sericin (40~200 KDa) was used as culture medium for incubation of E. coli at 37°C to study the effect of sericin concentration on the growth of bacterial Escherichi coli (E. coli). The growth curves of E. coli, surface/inside morphology and protein of E. coli were investigated by UV/vis spectrophotometer (UV/vis), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electronic microscopy (TEM) and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). The cytotoxicity of sercin was also confirmed by MTT assay. The value of OD600 increases with increasing sericin concentration from 0 to 40 g/L. Compared with the control, OD600 of 40 g/L sericin medium increases from 0.013 to 1.269 after incubated 12h. E. coli cell still remains rod shape regardless of concentration of sericin. The content of cellular soluble proteins significantly increases in sericin-treated bacteria, which in turn influenced the cell structure composition and catalyzing activity of enzyme, and finally stimulated the proliferation of E. coli. Results indicate that sericin can independently provide carbon and nitrogen for bacterial growth. Besides, it can promote bacterial protein expression without affecting cell morphology.

Abstract: To investigate the effect of autophagy induced by rapamycin (Rap) on proliferation of Human Leukemia Cells (HL60). HL60 cells are treated with rapamycin to induce autophagy. Then, Western blot is performed to examine the expression of Beclin1 and LC3. MTT assay is used to evaluate cell proliferation. The cell cycle is analyzed by flow cytometry (FCM). After treatment with rapamycin for 24 hours, LC3 is dramatically increased at protein level and autophagic activity is significantly increased. And MTT assay indicated that cell proliferation is inhibited by rapamycin. Compared with control group, more cells are arrested at G0/ G1 phases. We conclude that rapamycin can induce autophagy and suppress proliferation in HL60 cells.

Abstract: Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films were synthesized on a p-type silicon wafer using radio-frequency plasma composed of a mixture of Ar and C₂H₂ (ratio of 7 to 28). NH₃ plasma treatment of as-grown DLC substrate was carried out to generate surface-terminal amino groups while oxidation of as-grown DLC was performed in O₂ plasma. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was used to characterize the different surface functions formed on DLC surfaces. Water contact angle measurements indicate different wetbility of modified surfaces. The cell (Mouse MC₃T₃-E₁ pre-osteoblasts) morphology and proliferation were monitored to evaluate the biocompatibility of the modified DLC surfaces. A cell count kit-8 (CCK-8 Beyotime) was employed to determine quantitatively the viable pre-osteoblasts. The cell viability assay shows that osteoblast proliferation are improved on NH₃ and O₂ plasma-treated DLC surface after culturing for 1day, 2days and 3 days. The cell-surface interactions are studied by fluorescence microscopy. There are more osteoblasts as well as better spreading on the aminated and oxidized surfaces after culturing for 3 days. In summary, compared to the as-grown sample, the modified DLC shows better biocompatibility.

Abstract: House fly maggot, Musca domestica (Linnaeus) (Diptera: Muscidae) is one of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In our earlier studies, the anti-inflammatory and anti-atherosclerotic functions of the housefly maggot have been found and also the anti-inflammatory effective parts have been acquired. In this study, the effect of housefly maggot anti-inflammatory parts on proliferation and migration of TNF-α-stimulated human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were investigated. And the results showed that the proliferation index and the migration rates of HUVEC which stimulated by TNF-α were decreased significantly in housefly maggot anti-inflammatory parts treatment group. And also the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was decreased too compared with only TNF-α treatment group. Based on the above, the housefly maggot anti-inflammatory parts could regulate the endothelial cell dysfunction through decreasing cell proliferation and migration and a reduction in VEGF expression might plays a key role in this process.

Abstract: The polysaccharides were isolated from the abalone Haliotis discus hannai Ino cultivated from Qingdao and Fujian, and their proliferation activity on HepG2 cell was assessed. The monosaccharide composition of the abalone polysaccharides from Qingdao and Fujian was different, which might be related to their different geographical location and breeding conditions. The proliferation activity of abalone polysaccharide from Qingdao was better than that from Fujian. AAP, AVAP I and AVAP II were further isolated from the abalone polysaccharide from Qingdao, the cell proliferation activity of AVAP I and AVAP II was better than AAP, which might be depended on their monosaccharide composition. Our study would provide preliminary data for the high value utilization of abalone polysaccharides.

Abstract: Electrokinetic potential (zeta potential) is a characteristic parameter for description of the surface chemistry of solid flat materials and it can be used for a fast analysis of materials modified by different chemical or physical methods. Due to its sensitivity, zeta potential is able to distinguish surface modified by coating with monolayers of various materials or nanostructures created after plasma treatment. Also metal nanostructures deposited on surfaces can be characterized by zeta potential. It can also be used for isoelectric point determination of materials. We present data on zeta potential in 0.001 mol/dm³ KCl at constant pH7.0 and also in pH range (2.5-7.0) for isoelectric point determination for pristine polymers PET, PTFE, PS, LDPE, HDPE, PLLA, PVF, PVDF, PMP and polyimides (Upilex R, Upilex S, Kapton). The zeta potential of selected polymers, modified by plasma and by chemical coatings (e.g. by biphenyldithiol or polyethyleneglycol) or by gold deposition was measured too. Zeta potentials of these modified materials were also studied to confirmation that electrokinetic analysis is acceptable method for their fast description.