Myogenesis in hemopoietic tissue mesenchymal stem cell culture.

The myogenic differentiation capacity of prenatal mesenchymal stem cells from the main sites of hemopoiesis (bone marrow, thymus, liver, and spleen) was studied. Myogenesis was observed in all studied cell cultures except splenic mesenchymal stem cells. Differentiating cells from the thymus, bone marrow, and liver were positively stained for skeletal muscle markers (myogenin and MyoD).

Electron probe microanalysis of potassium and sodium in clonogenic culture of human neural stem cells.

The mean potassium and sodium concentrations and distribution of potassium in clonogenic culture of human neural stem cells (neurosphere) were estimated by means of electron probe microanalysis. High sodium concentration was typical of undifferentiated cells. Potassium was irregularly distributed in the test structure.

Reparative osteogenesis during transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells.

Reparative osteogenesis was studied after xenotransplantation of suspension cell graft from human mesenchymal stem cells. A model of experimental damage to rat femoral diaphysis was developed. The state of animals was satisfactory and non-depressed in the early and late postoperation period.

Isolation and phenotypical characterization of mesenchymal stem cells from human fetal thymus.

Stem cells from human fetal thymus ectomesenchyma capable of forming colonies during in vitro culturing were isolated and characterized. Selection of culturing conditions showed that the growth and phenotypical characteristics of these cultures depended on seeding density and presence of basic fibroblast growth factor in the medium. After nonspecific inhibition of proliferation clonogenic cultures of thymic mesenchymal stem cells differentiated into myoblasts, formed characteristic myotubes, and expressed specific myogenesis markers.

Stimulation of reparative osteogenesis after xenotransplantation of human prenatal mesenchymal stem cells and chondroblasts.

Regeneration of the bone tissue after unilateral xenogeneic transplantation of a suspension of human mesenchymal cells and chondroblasts was studied in rats with experimental damage to both femurs. The state of animals was satisfactory and non-depressed in the early and late postoperation period. No local pathological reactions and complications were seen.