摘要:
Polynucleotides associated with differentiation states of stem cells are provided. Also provided are methods and kits for detecting, identifying and/or discriminating differentiated stem cells from undifferentiated ones by measuring an expression level of one or more genes, such as CBARA1 and LHX 6, in the stem cells.
摘要:
Polynucleotides associated with differentiation states of stem cells are provided. Also provided are methods and kits for detecting, identifying and/or discriminating differentiated stem cells from undifferentiated ones by measuring an expression level of one or more genes, such as CBARA1 and LHX 6, in the stem cells.
摘要:
A cell colonies dissecting and transplanting apparatus comprises: a base, a platform, a feeding mechanism having at least three axis feeding means, a movable holder, a cutting means, a transplanting means, and a CCD image capturing means. The platform having the CCD image capturing means therebottom is disposed onto the base, and on the platform is defined with the holder for receiving a plurality of loading trays, so as to the original cell colonies and a plurality of media boards of subculture can be placed on the loading trays of holder, the holder can displace from a first axis feeding means and a second axis feeding means of feeding mechanism to moveably align with a first axis and a second axis. In addition, the cutting means and the transplanting means respectively capable of vertically move along a third axis feeding means of feeding mechanism are arranged onto the base, wherein the cutting means is provided with an array of invertable blades, and the transplanting means is defined with a bent capture needle for capturing the cell masses, whereby enabling to use operational analysis of controller to precisely cut, capture and pickedly place the original cell colonies.
摘要:
Methods are provided for producing cardiomyocytes suitable for various medical applications. In one embodiment, a method of producing cardiomyocytes is provided, which comprises culturing mesenchymal stem cells in a medium containing ascorbic acid. In another embodiment, such method further comprises the step of selecting fast-growing mesenchymal stem cell clones before culturing the selected clones in the culturing medium that contains ascorbic acid.
摘要:
A dissection device for organisms includes a table bearing an organism and at least one blade lifted or lowered to approach the table. The blade includes a connecting portion, a cutting portion having a curved edge, and a neck portion connecting the connecting portion and the cutting portion. When the blade is lowered to contact the table, the cutting portion is rotated with respect to the neck portion to have rolling contact with the table from a first point to a second point of the edge.
摘要:
An aspiration device for cells or tissues loaded on a container includes a tubular body, a scraper disposed on the tubular body. The scraper scrapes cells or tissues from the container, and the scraped cells or tissues are suctioned into the tubular body. The scraper includes a connecting portion connected to the tubular body, an elastic portion connected to the connecting portion, and a scraping end connected to the elastic portion. When the scraper scrapes the cells or the tissues, the elastic portion deforms elastically to enable the scraping end to abut the surface of the container, thus, the cells or tissues are scraped.
摘要:
Provided herein are methods for producing multicellular spheroids or embryoid bodies suitable for providing cells in large scale for various medical applications. In one embodiment, a method of forming embryoid bodies is provided, which comprises culturing undifferentiated HES cells in a culture vessel pre-coated with cellulose and/or its derivatives. In another embodiment, a method of forming hepatic spheroids is provided, which comprises culturing hepatocytes in a culture vessel pre-coated with cellulose and/or its derivatives.
摘要:
Provided herein are human embryonic stem cells and their method of culturing. In one embodiment, the human embryonic stem cells are maintained in an environment containing an extracellular matrix isolated from feeder cells and a conditioned medium pre-conditioned by the feeder cells; the feeder cells are pre-inactivated by either gamma ray radiation or by mitomycin C treatment. The cultured human embryonic stem cells remain substantially undifferentiated and maintain their pluripotency to differentiate into three germ layer cells.
摘要:
A cell colonies dissecting and transplanting apparatus comprises: a base, a platform, a feeding mechanism having at least three axis feeding means, a movable holder, a cutting means, a transplanting means, and a CCD image capturing means. The platform having the CCD image capturing means therebottom is disposed onto the base, and on the platform is defined with the holder for receiving a plurality of loading trays, so as to the original cell colonies and a plurality of media boards of subculture can be placed on the loading trays of holder, the holder can displace from a first axis feeding means and a second axis feeding means of feeding mechanism to moveably align with a first axis and a second axis. In addition, the cutting means and the transplanting means respectively capable of vertically move along a third axis feeding means of feeding mechanism are arranged onto the base, wherein the cutting means is provided with an array of invertable blades, and the transplanting means is defined with a bent capture needle for capturing the cell masses, whereby enabling to use operational analysis of controller to precisely cut, capture and pickedly place the original cell colonies.
摘要:
The present invention discloses an improved culture system for proliferative and undifferentiated growth of human embryonic stem cells, comprising an extracellular matrix prepared from feeder cells and a conditioned medium preconditioned by feeder cells. This invention also relates to a culture method utilizing the foregoing culture system.