- Provia Laboratories
Provia Labs Launches Library of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Research Samples Sourced from Dental, Adipose,
Provia Laboratories is seeking researchers interested in licensing material or collaborating, as well as potential distribution partners for its recently launched library of mesenchymal stem cell research specimens.
LITTLETON, MA (PRWEB) MAY 30, 2017 Provia Laboratories LLC (Provia), a leader in cGMP autologous cell and tissue services, announced the launch of a comprehensive library of stem cell material available for researchers. The library includes ready to ship mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from dental pulp (DPSC) found in human third molars or human exfoliated deciduous teeth, as well as from follicular tissue, adipose tissue, placental tissue, and umbilical cord tissue. Provia is currently developing inventory of MSCs from bone marrow, chorionic villi, and amniotic fluid.
MSCs are a significant source of stem cells that are known to express important developmental and pluripotency transcription factors such as oct4, sox2, klf4, nanog, and c-myc. Flow cytometric analysis shows that these cells are positive for CD73, CD90, CD105, and negative for CD34 and CD45. Under appropriate culture conditions, MSCs have been shown to differentiate into osteogenic, adipogenic, and chondrogenic cells. MSCs have also been shown under specific published conditions to have neuromuscular and endocrine
differentiation capabilities.
Based on our current understanding these cells have the potential for use in regenerative medicine - for tissue repair, tissue replacement, and are capable of regulating immune response.
