Dataset: Transcription profiling of human nucleus pulposus vs articular cartilage cell types

The aim of this study was threefold: Firstly, to carry out microarray hybridisations using human AC and NP cells to identify NP and AC specific markers. Secondly, to further investigate their ability to characterise adult derived stem cells differentiating towards an NP phenotype using an in vitro differentiation system and thirdly, in their application to compare the suitability of BMSC and ADRCs as a stem cell source for tissue engineering of the IVD. Using microarray technology we have identified several novel human AC and NP markers and have demonstrated that these markers are capable of identifying the differentiation of adult derived stem cells towards an NP rather than an AC phenotype. In addition these markers suggest that ADRCs provide a more suitable cell source for tissue engineering of the intervertebral disc.

Species:

human

Samples:

6

Source:

E-MEXP-2488

PubMed:

20722018

Updated:

Dec.12, 2014

Registered:

Sep.22, 2014