Abstract
Bone marrow derived stem cells (BMDSCs) have been reported to form neurons and supportive cells in the brain. We describe a technique that combines the simplicity of in vitro studies with many of the advantages of in vivo experiments. We cultured mouse brain slices, deposited GFP-tagged BMDSCs evenly distributed on their surfaces, and then added test factors to the culture medium. Addition of both SDF-1 and EGF resulted in morphological changes of BMDSC and in the induction of islet-1, a marker of neuroepithelial progenitors. We conclude that organotypic tissue culture (OTC) may allow us to detect the effects of exogenous factors on the differentiation of BMDSCs (or any other type of stem cells) in an environment that may resemble the CNS after brain injury. Once such factors have been identified they could be evaluated for tissue regeneration in more complex, whole animal models.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 124-129 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Ideggyogyaszati Szemle |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology