Journal: Stem Cell Research & Therapy
Article Title: Adipose-derived endothelial and mesenchymal stem cells enhance vascular network formation on three-dimensional constructs in vitro
doi: 10.1186/s13287-015-0251-6
Figure Lengend Snippet: Evaluation of vessel maturity using cell markers. a Paraffin-embedded sections (5 μm) of cell-embedded PLLA/PLGA scaffolds were fluorescently labeled for i α-SMA ( red ) and ii CD31 ( green ) (scale bars = 20 μm). iii A merged image is presented for α-SMA and CD31 staining (scale bar = 20 μm). b Statistical analysis of α-SMA coverage out of the overall lumen perimeter, determined by CD31 staining, was performed for vessels under 35 μm in diameter. Two-way ANOVA, Tukey’s multiple comparisons test, n ≥ 4. * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01, *** p < 0.001, **** p < 0.0001. α-SMA Alpha-smooth muscle actin, HAMEC Human adipose microvascular endothelial cell, HNDF Human neonatal dermal fibroblast, HUVEC Human umbilical vein endothelial cell, MSC Mesenchymal stem cell
Article Snippet: Human foreskin fibroblast cells (HNDFs; Lonza) were cultured in DMEM (Gibco Life Technologies) supplemented with 10 % FBS (Hyclone; Thermo Fisher Scientific), 1 % nonessential amino acids, and 0.2 % β-mercaptoethanol (Sigma-Aldrich).
Techniques: Labeling, Staining