Testosterone replacement has a beneficial effect on the hemostatic system by altered gene expression of coagulation factors.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of testosterone replacement therapy on hemostasis and some procoagulant gene expression in mice. 42 mice were randomly divided into two groups of non-orchiectomized (non-ORX) and orchiectomized (ORX) with three subgroups (n = 7) each, were subcutaneously administered with sesame oil (control), 2 and 20 mg/kg/week testosterone enanthate. Orchiectomized mice were allowed to recover for one week before treatment.

Adipose-derived human mesenchymal stem cells seeded on denuded or stromal sides of the amniotic membrane improve angiogenesis and collagen remodeling and accelerate healing of the full-thickness wound.

Several strategies have been proposed to enhance wound healing results. Along with other forms of wound dressing, the human amniotic membrane (HAM) has long been regarded as a biological wound dressing that decreases infection and enhances healing. This study investigates the feasibility and effectiveness of wound healing using decellularized HAM (dAM) and stromal HAM (sAM) in combination with adipose-derived human mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSCs).

Comparing the Effects of Two Cryoprotectant Protocols, Dimethyl-Sulfoxide (DMSO) and Glycerol, on the Recovery Rate of Cultured Keratinocytes on Amniotic Membrane.

Off-the-shelf supply of viable engineered tissue is critical for effective and fast treatment of life-threatening injuries such as deep burns. An expanded keratinocyte sheet on the human amniotic membrane (KC sheet-HAM) is a beneficial tissue-engineering product for wound healing. To access an on-hand supply for the widespread application and overcome the time-consuming process, it is necessary to develop a cryopreservation protocol that guarantees the higher recovery of viable keratinocyte sheets after freeze-thawing.

An Update on Biochemical and Genomic Markers for Prostate Cancer.

Purpose: Detecting prostate cancer, developing therapeutic plans after negative biopsies, and prognosis-based patient counseling can be challenging for many urologists dealing with prostate cancer-specific antigens. New Biomarkers advances made improvement for prediction of responses to therapeutic option and can tell us about survival and recurrence. In this review, we have assessed current and upcoming biomarkers that are opening a new era in diagnosing the disease.

Regeneration and Repair of Skin Wounds: Various Strategies for Treatment.

Skin as a mechanical barrier between the inner and outer environment of our body protects us against infection and electrolyte loss. This organ consists of 3 layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. Any disruption in the integrity of skin leads to the formation of wounds, which are divided into 2 main categories: acute wounds and chronic wounds.

MicroRNA 155 Downregulation by Vitamin C-Loaded Human Serum Albumin Nanoparticles During Cutaneous Wound Healing in Mice.

This study focused on potential of vitamin C loaded human serum albumin (HSA) nanoparticles for treatment of wound. Nanocarrier were prepared and assessed for their effect on growth of 3T3 fibroblast cells, cell migration, wound healing rate and expression of miR-155, TGF-β1 and SMAD 1,2 genes. Wound healing assay was done and wounds were treated with vitamin C loaded HSA nanoparticles.

Investigation of antimicrobial effects of treated larvae extract on bacteria.

Background And Objectives: Larval therapy refers to the use of larvae on chronic wounds, which is a successful method of chronic wounds treatment. The secretions of these larvae contain antibacterial compounds and lead to death or inhibition of bacterial growth.

Materials And Methods: In this study, we investigated the antibacterial effects of larvae secretions which were in sterilized and multi antibiotic-resistant bacteria-treated forms on Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria.

Glial cell derived neurotrophic factor induces spermatogonial stem cell marker genes in chicken mesenchymal stem cells.

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are known with the potential of multi-lineage differentiation. Advances in differentiation technology have also resulted in the conversion of MSCs to other kinds of stem cells. MSCs are considered as a suitable source of cells for biotechnology purposes because they are abundant, easily accessible and well characterized cells.

The molecular signature and spermatogenesis potential of newborn chicken spermatogonial stem cells in vitro.

Although chicken spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) have received considerable attention in recent years, only a few studies so far have focused on their derivation and characterization in vitro. Identification of specific molecular biomarkers and differentiation capacity of chicken SSCs would not only help us to understand cell and molecular biology of these cells, but also can contribute to their applications in biotechnology. In this regard, we found that colony-forming cells (SSCs) in newborn chicken testicular cell cultures were positive for alkaline phosphatase activity and also expressed specific markers including DAZL, STRA-8, CVH, PLZF, SPRY-1, GFRα1, GDNF, POU5F1, NANOG, GPR125, THY-1, c-KIT, and BCL6B, at mRNA level.

Construction and quantitative evaluation of a dual specific promoter system for monitoring the expression status of Stra8 and c-kit genes.

Applications of genetic constructs with multiple promoters, which are fused with reporter genes and simultaneous monitoring of various events in cells, have gained special attention in recent years. Lentiviral vectors, with their distinctive characteristics, have been considered to monitor the developmental changes of cells in vitro. In this study, we constructed a novel lentiviral vector (FUM-M), containing two germ cell-specific promoters (Stra8 and c-kit), fused with ZsGreen and DsRed2 reporter genes, and evaluated its efficiency in different cells following treatments with retinoic acid and DMSO.

A simple method for isolation, culture, and in vitro maintenance of chicken spermatogonial stem cells.

Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are expected to participate in male infertility therapy, endangered species preservation, and transgenic animal technology by their unique unipotency to differentiate into spermatozoa. The main challenges, however, remain to be addressed including the appropriate conditions to reach good number of these cells and how to derive, culture, and maintain them in vitro. In the present study, the testicular tissues were isolated from 1-d-old male chickens to establish primary cell cultures.

Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells can survive and integrate into the adult rat eye following xenotransplantation.

Background: Novel threads of discovery provide the basis for optimism for the development of a stem-cell-based strategy for the treatment of retinal blindness. Accordingly, achievement to suitable cell source with potential-to-long-term survival and appropriate differentiation can be an effective step in this direction.

Methods: After derivation of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HAD-MSCs), they were stably transfected with a vector containing Turbo-green fluorescent protein (GFP) and JRed to be able to trace them after transplantation.

Assessment of biofilm cell removal and killing and biocide efficacy using the microtiter plate test.

Biofilm formation on surfaces has serious economic and environmental implications. Growth of biofilm within a water distribution system can lead to problems such as biocorrosion and biofouling accumulation. To prevent and control these occurrences, it is necessary to use suitable biocides to remove the biofilm and kill biofilm cells.