Building on the sell-out success of the launch event, SMi Group is delighted to announce the return of 3D Cell Culture, taking place on 21st and 22nd of February 2018, in London UK.
3D Cell Culture is rapidly growing with incredible potential for industrial application and a widespread reach that can be seen across many different fields, such as 3D bioprinting and microfluidics.
The 2nd annual conference will explore these overlapping areas and will combine pioneering breakthroughs with scientific research to strengthen your commercial success. Join us for exclusive insight into key topics such as disease models, organoids, organ-on-a-chip technologies, Ipsc advances and CRISPR technology. Notable speakers on the agenda for 2018 will include experts from Aurelia Bioscience, ReInnervate Ltd, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, University College London, Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Kugelmeiers, GSK, AstraZeneca, Roche and more!
Genes and Tissue Culture Technology Assignment (G6)Rohini Krishnan
The culture of cells in two dimensions does not reproduce the histological characteristics of a tissue for informative or useful study. Growing cells as three-dimensional (3D) models more analogous to their existence in vivo may be more clinically relevant.
Genes and Tissue Culture Technology Assignment (G6)Rohini Krishnan
The culture of cells in two dimensions does not reproduce the histological characteristics of a tissue for informative or useful study. Growing cells as three-dimensional (3D) models more analogous to their existence in vivo may be more clinically relevant.
3D tumor spheroid models for in vitro therapeutic screening: a systematic app...Arun kumar
The potential of a spheroid tumor model composed of cells in different proliferative and metabolic
states for the development of new anticancer strategies has been amply demonstrated. However, there
is little or no information in the literature on the problems of reproducibility of data originating from
experiments using 3D models. Our analyses, carried out using a novel open source software capable of
performing an automatic image analysis of 3D tumor colonies, showed that a number of morphology
parameters affect the response of large spheroids to treatment. In particular, we found that both
spheroid volume and shape may be a source of variability. We also compared some commercially
available viability assays specifically designed for 3D models. In conclusion, our data indicate the need
for a pre-selection of tumor spheroids of homogeneous volume and shape to reduce data variability to
a minimum before use in a cytotoxicity test. In addition, we identified and validated a cytotoxicity test
capable of providing meaningful data on the damage induced in large tumor spheroids of up to diameter
in 650 μm by different kinds of treatments.
SeedEZ 3D cell culture application notes - gel and drug embeddingLena Biosciences
SeedEZ 3D cell culture application notes - gel and drug embedding. Many inert polymers used as scaffolds for 3D cell cultures and colony formation are also used in drug delivery systems both in vitro and in vivo. Read this practical guide to learn how SeedEZ lets you merge these two worlds in order to integrate 3D cell cultures into standard drug delivery and testing applications.
By incorporating or adding drugs to SeedEZ, or in polymer matrices embedded in SeedEZ, dosage forms which release a drug over a period of time may be prepared in a desired shape and size. More importantly, all SeedEZ-based dosage forms may be tested in situ, with cells in a 3D cell culture. SeedEZ wicks most sol-state hydrogels, hydrogel precursors, semisolid media, excipient formulations, pharmaceuticals and test compounds. As a result, SeedEZ offers a novel 3D framework for (A) development of sustained release drug delivery systems that are simple to make and convenient to use in vitro; (B) localized or distributed drug delivery into 3D cell cultures using spot-a-culture and spot-a-drug approach, wick, dip or SeedEZ-stack method; (C) gradient formation and testing of drug combination strategies; (D) quality control testing and assurance; and (E) development of test platforms for quasi-steady drug release.
Notably, in most diffusion-driven drug delivery systems, a drug release rate declines in time. A degradable polymer matrix embedded in SeedEZ may enable quasi-steady drug release from a defined volume, defined by SeedEZ, when the matrix degradation rate is adjusted to compensate for this decline via increased drug permeability from the SeedEZ/polymer matrix system.
The application note covers use of common biomaterials, including extracellular matrix hydrogels (Collagen and Matrigel), gels from natural sources for spheroid cultures and controlled drug release (Agarose, Alginate, Methylcellulose, Gelatin), and synthetic materials such as Poloxamers (Pluronic - used for cell encapsulation, drug delivery and pharmaceutical formulations), and Carbomers used in ocular, transdermal, oral and nasal delivery systems.
Stem cells and nanotechnology in regenerative medicine and tissue engineeringDr. Sitansu Sekhar Nanda
Alexis Carrel, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1912 and the father of whole-organ transplant, was the first to develop a successful technique for end to end arteriovenous anastomosis in transplantation.
SeedEZ 3D cell culture methods and protocols - tissue culture coatingLena Biosciences
SeedEZ 3D cell culture methods and protocols – tissue culture coating. 3D culturing conditions influence selection and application of coatings for anchorage-dependent cells. Depending on cell types and research objectives, SeedEZ may be coated or uncoated. If coated, SeedEZ may be coated with ligands which promote cell adhesion, or molecules which prevent cell adhesion to the SeedEZ substrate. The former provides a 3D network of cells adhered to and spread inside the SeedEZ. The latter provides an aggregate 3D cell culture model or 3D cell spheroids cultured suspended within the interior of the SeedEZ. Follow our user guidelines to learn which coatings are best suited for your application, whether spheroid cultures or 3D cell cultures of substrate adhered cells. Coating recommendations for diverse 3D cells culture models and detailed coating protocols for bone 3D cell culture models (cultured up to 8 weeks) are provided.
Micro and nanoengineering approaches to developing gradient biomaterials sui...Dr. Sitansu Sekhar Nanda
Interface tissue found between soft and hard tissue regions such as cartilage-bone, tendon-bone, ligament-bone and other tissues. (e.g. dentin-enamel). Conventional Biomaterials are monophasic or composite materials are inefficient facilitating tissue formation. So, gradient materials are required for interface tissue engineering.
3D tumor spheroid models for in vitro therapeutic screening: a systematic app...Arun kumar
The potential of a spheroid tumor model composed of cells in different proliferative and metabolic
states for the development of new anticancer strategies has been amply demonstrated. However, there
is little or no information in the literature on the problems of reproducibility of data originating from
experiments using 3D models. Our analyses, carried out using a novel open source software capable of
performing an automatic image analysis of 3D tumor colonies, showed that a number of morphology
parameters affect the response of large spheroids to treatment. In particular, we found that both
spheroid volume and shape may be a source of variability. We also compared some commercially
available viability assays specifically designed for 3D models. In conclusion, our data indicate the need
for a pre-selection of tumor spheroids of homogeneous volume and shape to reduce data variability to
a minimum before use in a cytotoxicity test. In addition, we identified and validated a cytotoxicity test
capable of providing meaningful data on the damage induced in large tumor spheroids of up to diameter
in 650 μm by different kinds of treatments.
SeedEZ 3D cell culture application notes - gel and drug embeddingLena Biosciences
SeedEZ 3D cell culture application notes - gel and drug embedding. Many inert polymers used as scaffolds for 3D cell cultures and colony formation are also used in drug delivery systems both in vitro and in vivo. Read this practical guide to learn how SeedEZ lets you merge these two worlds in order to integrate 3D cell cultures into standard drug delivery and testing applications.
By incorporating or adding drugs to SeedEZ, or in polymer matrices embedded in SeedEZ, dosage forms which release a drug over a period of time may be prepared in a desired shape and size. More importantly, all SeedEZ-based dosage forms may be tested in situ, with cells in a 3D cell culture. SeedEZ wicks most sol-state hydrogels, hydrogel precursors, semisolid media, excipient formulations, pharmaceuticals and test compounds. As a result, SeedEZ offers a novel 3D framework for (A) development of sustained release drug delivery systems that are simple to make and convenient to use in vitro; (B) localized or distributed drug delivery into 3D cell cultures using spot-a-culture and spot-a-drug approach, wick, dip or SeedEZ-stack method; (C) gradient formation and testing of drug combination strategies; (D) quality control testing and assurance; and (E) development of test platforms for quasi-steady drug release.
Notably, in most diffusion-driven drug delivery systems, a drug release rate declines in time. A degradable polymer matrix embedded in SeedEZ may enable quasi-steady drug release from a defined volume, defined by SeedEZ, when the matrix degradation rate is adjusted to compensate for this decline via increased drug permeability from the SeedEZ/polymer matrix system.
The application note covers use of common biomaterials, including extracellular matrix hydrogels (Collagen and Matrigel), gels from natural sources for spheroid cultures and controlled drug release (Agarose, Alginate, Methylcellulose, Gelatin), and synthetic materials such as Poloxamers (Pluronic - used for cell encapsulation, drug delivery and pharmaceutical formulations), and Carbomers used in ocular, transdermal, oral and nasal delivery systems.
Stem cells and nanotechnology in regenerative medicine and tissue engineeringDr. Sitansu Sekhar Nanda
Alexis Carrel, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1912 and the father of whole-organ transplant, was the first to develop a successful technique for end to end arteriovenous anastomosis in transplantation.
SeedEZ 3D cell culture methods and protocols - tissue culture coatingLena Biosciences
SeedEZ 3D cell culture methods and protocols – tissue culture coating. 3D culturing conditions influence selection and application of coatings for anchorage-dependent cells. Depending on cell types and research objectives, SeedEZ may be coated or uncoated. If coated, SeedEZ may be coated with ligands which promote cell adhesion, or molecules which prevent cell adhesion to the SeedEZ substrate. The former provides a 3D network of cells adhered to and spread inside the SeedEZ. The latter provides an aggregate 3D cell culture model or 3D cell spheroids cultured suspended within the interior of the SeedEZ. Follow our user guidelines to learn which coatings are best suited for your application, whether spheroid cultures or 3D cell cultures of substrate adhered cells. Coating recommendations for diverse 3D cells culture models and detailed coating protocols for bone 3D cell culture models (cultured up to 8 weeks) are provided.
Micro and nanoengineering approaches to developing gradient biomaterials sui...Dr. Sitansu Sekhar Nanda
Interface tissue found between soft and hard tissue regions such as cartilage-bone, tendon-bone, ligament-bone and other tissues. (e.g. dentin-enamel). Conventional Biomaterials are monophasic or composite materials are inefficient facilitating tissue formation. So, gradient materials are required for interface tissue engineering.
Data-integration platform for cancer research:cBioPortal demoCORBEL
Participants will be introduced to the data-integration platform cBioPortal. Here, different sources of research data (clinical, imaging, biosample and experimental) of a study are integrated, enabling viewing, querying and analysis.
This webinar is aimed at data managers, researchers, PhD students and postdocs involved in clinical, translational and biomedical research.
Improvements in sequencing technologies have led to a deluge of genomics data in many fields of research. Specifically, the increasing size of cancer-related genomics datasets require comprehensive software solutions that remain accessible to clinical researchers. Clearly, there is an obvious need for tools that integrate genomics and other molecular biology results with the phenotypic and clinical outcome data. During this webinar, the cBio Cancer Genomics Portal (cBioPortal) will be introduced through a practical use case.
The cBioPortal is an open source data integration platform that enables researchers to view, query, analyse and share complex genomic cancer datasets in a user-friendly manner. The platform was originally developed by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York, USA)1 and is actively maintained and further developed by an international community. The original instance of cBioPortal (http://cbioportal.org) currently provides access to data from almost 83000 tumor samples from 273 public studies.
The demo will include:
· short introduction on the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)
· navigation through a public study on the data-integration platform cBioPortal
· recreation of select plots from publications of interest using cBioPortal functionalities
The CORBEL webinar series aims to address challenges and share best practice between biological and medical research infrastructures. The series is aimed at technical operators of RIs and is aligned with the CORBEL competency framework.
After the success of the previous edition - Bioprocessing of Advanced Cellular Therapies Congress 2016, MarketsandMarkets is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Bioprocessing of Advanced Cellular Therapies Congress in London, UK.
Research Organizations and Pharma companies have been investing big time into the promise of cellular therapies and all signs point to the need to accelerate the process of moving from lab to patient using advanced manufacturing processes and solutions to commercialization.
With this objective, making the shift from manual processes to automation, bridging the gap between research lab and market place, and using novel and advanced technologies will be the key aspects for manufacturers to answer the challenge of scale-out.
The 2nd Annual Bioprocessing of Advanced Cellular Therapies Congress taking place on the 8th and 9th June, 2017 in London, UK focuses on this holistic approach by discussing the next generation bioprocessing, strategies, technologies and solutions to work together for this constantly evolving field.
Bioprocessing of Advanced Cellular Therapies CongressTony Couch
Last opportunity to get onto the programme.
Key sessions:
• Upstream process development for gene therapies
• Upstream process development for cell based therapies
• Downstream processing considerations
• Analytics - tackling measurement assurance for advanced cellular therapeutics
• Insights into Business Development and Reimbursement
• Regulatory perspectives
Canada is a hotbed for the commercialization of regenerative medicine and stem cell discoveries. How appropriate, since two Canadian doctors, James Till and Ernest McCulloch discovered transplantable stem cells at the Ontario Cancer Institute in Toronto in 1961.
Accelerated growth in this industry sector is opening up new job opportunities for medical laboratory technologists. The benefits include working with scientific discoveries and leading-edge technologies to find exciting new treatment options that can help people living with devastating diseases and conditions.
Check out my story From Bench to Business in the Winter 2015 issue of the Canadian Journal of Medical Laboratory Science. I enjoyed interviewing Lianne Witt, technical director of laboratory and client services at Insception Lifebank, Canada’s largest private cord blood bank, and Emily Titus, manager of technology at Centre for Commercialization for Regenerative Medicine (CCRM). Their career paths are inspiring for medical laboratory technologists looking for opportunities beyond traditional hospital labs. It is a great time to be working in the fields of regenerative medicine and stem cells!
synthetic biology says life itself is the canvas. What might we create? we mapping our world, we are mapping every organism, we are mapping organisms that no longer exist, we are connecting all of the information but there is a problem we can’t act on much of this information yet. That is where synthetic biology comes in. so, ideas from engineering have become imposed on biology. We have come from the very basic science trying to discover genes into getting those in a microbe in developing a process, so, what if we could reprogram yeast to make medicines for us. They can be gene therapy they can be anti-cancer, antimalarials, likewise. Humans have always been good at making things. houses, furniture, gadgets of toys. But if there is one thing we have not fully explored it is to build our organisms that is what synthetic biology is all about.
Genes and Tissue Culture Assignment Presentation (Group 3)Lim Ke Wen
The culture of cells in two dimensions does not reproduce the histological characteristics of a tissue for informative or useful study. Growing cells as three-dimensional (3D) models more analogous to their existence in vivo may be more clinically relevant. Discuss the potential of using three dimensional cell cultures for anti-cancer drug screening.
5th Annual Pre-Filled Syringes East CoastTeri Arri
Building on the success of previous sell-out shows, SMi Group is delighted to announce the return of the 5th annual conference and exhibition: Pre-Filled Syringes - East Coast, taking place on April 11th – 12th 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
A rise in chronic diseases, improvements in technology and a growing demand for easy to use drug administration products has in recent years, created a booming Pre-Filled Syringes industry.
Some notable areas of increased attention have been the broader trends for combination products and biologics, as well as the move towards digital health and improving patient adherence due to increased self-administration figures. As well as these areas of lucrative opportunity, there are still several ongoing challenges that the key-thought leaders are battling to overcome such as chemical compatibility, user safety, high-volume and highly viscous formulation, and non-compliance.
Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast will once again play host to an international audience of drug delivery, medical device and PFS experts to discuss emerging trends and offer innovative solutions to the challenges facing the prefilled industry, helping attendees to secure global success for their PFS device.
Providing a focal point to push industry collaboration through updates on clinical advancements and investment opportunities, SMi presents the 20th annual Superbugs & Superdrugs conference which will return to Central London on 19th and 20th March 2018.
The threat of AMR is regularly making front page news but what is the industry actually doing? Are drug manufacturers any closer to finding a solution and how is the government helping? These will be just some of the questions answered through powerful keynote addresses delivered by an expert panel of scientific leaders, drug discovery specialists and government bodies such as MHRA and DNDi.
Building on almost two decades worth of expertise in fighting the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), SMi Group are thrilled to announce the return of Superbugs and Superdrugs USA which arrives to Iselin, New Jersey on November 13th & 14th 2017.
Antimicrobial resistance has sparked an urgency in the development of new drugs as the industry strives for novel solutions to fight infectious diseases. Innovation and collaboration is requested at every level making Superbugs & Superdrugs USA, the perfect platform to strengthen knowledge in key principles such as funding incentives and global strategy, whilst honing in on clinical developments in areas such as immunotherapy, toxoid based vaccines and anti-body drug conjugates.
As methods move away from traditional small molecule antibiotics, this is critical time for AMR experts, government bodies and industry leaders, to come together and share ideas on the latest developments in treatment and prevention. Featured speakers include: Janssen, UNT Health Science Center, John Rex from CARB-X, BARDA, Pfizer, Merck, DemovaMed, Visterrra, Microbiotix more.
SMi Group presents the 23rd annual industry leading summit on Pharmaceutical Pricing & Market Access, 11 – 12 Oct 2017, London, UK.
Pharmaceutical Pricing & Market Access 2017 will tackle industry challenges head on by preparing attendees to develop a successful market access strategy for the ever changing pharmaceutical and payer landscape. Join us this autumn for insight into how manufactures plan to limit further price increase; a progressive outlook into the future of pharmaceutical pricing & reimbursement (P&R); stakeholder collaboration; meaningful patient engagement opportunities; and discuss what can be done for the industry to achieve efficient reimbursement and for patients to gain access to affordable medication.
Highlights will include an exclusive opening keynote from the FDA and interactive training on Real World Evidence (RWE). Featured Speakers include: Lundbeck, FDA, Shire, Sobi, Teva, Grifols, Allergan, Sanofi and more!
Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast takes place next week in Boston, MA. Record breaking attendance from an audience of device manufactures, medical device experts and heads of parenteral drug delivery.
SMi's 7th annual conference on Biobanking will bring together Europe’s leading biorepositories, regulatory representatives and scientific pioneers to strengthen knowledge in biosample management as well as explore future advances in areas such as mobile bio-banking and cloud based sample management.
Understanding the ethical and regulatory framework as well as the impact of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on collaborative science in Europe will be a major focus. Plus, don’t miss keynote addresses from a selection of European biobanks currently adding value to clinical research through successful biobanking strategies including the European Sperm Bank, UK Biobank, UCL Baby Biobank, Auria Biobank and more.
Exclusive updates from the European Commission and NIBSC-MHRA, will be just some of the event highlights for 2017. Join us this June for innovative discussions through a series of interactive presentations, panel discussions and roundtables, and address relevant and critical issues on how to improve your biobanking practice.
SMi Group are thrilled to announce the return of Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast 2017 which arrives to California on June 5th & 6th.
Following on from sell-out shows in Europe and Boston, Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast will once again gather a global audience of medical device experts and PFS industry leaders to discuss new developments and showcase cutting edge advances, keeping you at the forefront of a booming industry.
The competitive PFS market has sparked great improvements as devices strive for higher quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. Innovation and excellence is requested at every level making Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast the perfect platform to strengthen knowledge in key principles such as human factor engineering, manufacturing and complex biologics, whilst honing in on emerging trends for parenteral devices, including auto injectors, pens, pumps and smart devices.
SMi’s 17th annual Pain Therapeutics conference will hone in on the latest innovations and novel approaches to pain therapy and analgesic drugs as well as look at the practicalities of using animal models and translational biomarkers in pain research. Aimed at an audience of senior specialists in neurology, CNS, clinical sciences and pharmacology, Pain Therapeutics 2017 will keep attendees at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs to adapt to the growing need towards minimising opioid dependency and new drug discovery. Presentations from a selection of leading pharmaceutical companies currently developing novel analgesic treatments including Nektar Pharmaceuticals, Janssen, MSD USA, Grunenthal GmbH, Lilly UK and Mundipharma, will provide delegates with an understanding on key topics such as product formulation; opioid addiction; translational pain research; and breakthroughs in drug discovery.
Gathering a room of Senior Scientists and Heads of Pharmaceutical Engineering, the 5th annual show provides an ideal forum to discuss the latest advancements in pharmaceutical lyophilisation, welcoming regulatory guidance from the NIBSC-MHRA and expertise from the likes of Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim, Roche, Novo Nordisk and more!
9th Annual Energy from Waste Conference | 8th & 9th Dec 2016Teri Arri
Now in its 9th year, Energy from Waste 2016 returns to London to discuss the latest industry updates whilst keeping attendees at the forefront of technological breakthroughs to adapt to the growing need for greener energy.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MARTIAN ATMOSPHERE SAMPLE RETURN.Sérgio Sacani
The return of a sample of near-surface atmosphere from Mars would facilitate answers to several first-order science questions surrounding the formation and evolution of the planet. One of the important aspects of terrestrial planet formation in general is the role that primary atmospheres played in influencing the chemistry and structure of the planets and their antecedents. Studies of the martian atmosphere can be used to investigate the role of a primary atmosphere in its history. Atmosphere samples would also inform our understanding of the near-surface chemistry of the planet, and ultimately the prospects for life. High-precision isotopic analyses of constituent gases are needed to address these questions, requiring that the analyses are made on returned samples rather than in situ.
A brief information about the SCOP protein database used in bioinformatics.
The Structural Classification of Proteins (SCOP) database is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for the structural and evolutionary relationships of proteins. It provides a detailed and curated classification of protein structures, grouping them into families, superfamilies, and folds based on their structural and sequence similarities.
Introduction:
RNA interference (RNAi) or Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS) is an important biological process for modulating eukaryotic gene expression.
It is highly conserved process of posttranscriptional gene silencing by which double stranded RNA (dsRNA) causes sequence-specific degradation of mRNA sequences.
dsRNA-induced gene silencing (RNAi) is reported in a wide range of eukaryotes ranging from worms, insects, mammals and plants.
This process mediates resistance to both endogenous parasitic and exogenous pathogenic nucleic acids, and regulates the expression of protein-coding genes.
What are small ncRNAs?
micro RNA (miRNA)
short interfering RNA (siRNA)
Properties of small non-coding RNA:
Involved in silencing mRNA transcripts.
Called “small” because they are usually only about 21-24 nucleotides long.
Synthesized by first cutting up longer precursor sequences (like the 61nt one that Lee discovered).
Silence an mRNA by base pairing with some sequence on the mRNA.
Discovery of siRNA?
The first small RNA:
In 1993 Rosalind Lee (Victor Ambros lab) was studying a non- coding gene in C. elegans, lin-4, that was involved in silencing of another gene, lin-14, at the appropriate time in the
development of the worm C. elegans.
Two small transcripts of lin-4 (22nt and 61nt) were found to be complementary to a sequence in the 3' UTR of lin-14.
Because lin-4 encoded no protein, she deduced that it must be these transcripts that are causing the silencing by RNA-RNA interactions.
Types of RNAi ( non coding RNA)
MiRNA
Length (23-25 nt)
Trans acting
Binds with target MRNA in mismatch
Translation inhibition
Si RNA
Length 21 nt.
Cis acting
Bind with target Mrna in perfect complementary sequence
Piwi-RNA
Length ; 25 to 36 nt.
Expressed in Germ Cells
Regulates trnasposomes activity
MECHANISM OF RNAI:
First the double-stranded RNA teams up with a protein complex named Dicer, which cuts the long RNA into short pieces.
Then another protein complex called RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) discards one of the two RNA strands.
The RISC-docked, single-stranded RNA then pairs with the homologous mRNA and destroys it.
THE RISC COMPLEX:
RISC is large(>500kD) RNA multi- protein Binding complex which triggers MRNA degradation in response to MRNA
Unwinding of double stranded Si RNA by ATP independent Helicase
Active component of RISC is Ago proteins( ENDONUCLEASE) which cleave target MRNA.
DICER: endonuclease (RNase Family III)
Argonaute: Central Component of the RNA-Induced Silencing Complex (RISC)
One strand of the dsRNA produced by Dicer is retained in the RISC complex in association with Argonaute
ARGONAUTE PROTEIN :
1.PAZ(PIWI/Argonaute/ Zwille)- Recognition of target MRNA
2.PIWI (p-element induced wimpy Testis)- breaks Phosphodiester bond of mRNA.)RNAse H activity.
MiRNA:
The Double-stranded RNAs are naturally produced in eukaryotic cells during development, and they have a key role in regulating gene expression .
Cancer cell metabolism: special Reference to Lactate PathwayAADYARAJPANDEY1
Normal Cell Metabolism:
Cellular respiration describes the series of steps that cells use to break down sugar and other chemicals to get the energy we need to function.
Energy is stored in the bonds of glucose and when glucose is broken down, much of that energy is released.
Cell utilize energy in the form of ATP.
The first step of respiration is called glycolysis. In a series of steps, glycolysis breaks glucose into two smaller molecules - a chemical called pyruvate. A small amount of ATP is formed during this process.
Most healthy cells continue the breakdown in a second process, called the Kreb's cycle. The Kreb's cycle allows cells to “burn” the pyruvates made in glycolysis to get more ATP.
The last step in the breakdown of glucose is called oxidative phosphorylation (Ox-Phos).
It takes place in specialized cell structures called mitochondria. This process produces a large amount of ATP. Importantly, cells need oxygen to complete oxidative phosphorylation.
If a cell completes only glycolysis, only 2 molecules of ATP are made per glucose. However, if the cell completes the entire respiration process (glycolysis - Kreb's - oxidative phosphorylation), about 36 molecules of ATP are created, giving it much more energy to use.
IN CANCER CELL:
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
introduction to WARBERG PHENOMENA:
WARBURG EFFECT Usually, cancer cells are highly glycolytic (glucose addiction) and take up more glucose than do normal cells from outside.
Otto Heinrich Warburg (; 8 October 1883 – 1 August 1970) In 1931 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology for his "discovery of the nature and mode of action of the respiratory enzyme.
WARNBURG EFFECT : cancer cells under aerobic (well-oxygenated) conditions to metabolize glucose to lactate (aerobic glycolysis) is known as the Warburg effect. Warburg made the observation that tumor slices consume glucose and secrete lactate at a higher rate than normal tissues.
Comparing Evolved Extractive Text Summary Scores of Bidirectional Encoder Rep...University of Maribor
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Combining pioneering breakthroughs with scientific
research to strengthen your commercial success
SMi presents the 2nd Annual Conference on…
3D Cell Culture
WORKSHOPS: 20TH
CONFERENCE:
21ST - 22ND
FEB
2018Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, UK
HIGHLIGHTS IN 2018:
• Uncover the biology of human neurodevelopment diseases in
3D by merging cutting edge technologies in CRISPR editing and
single cell sequencing
• Take a 3D biology approach to overcome challenges for well
based screening with exclusive insight into electrospun micro-
scaffold based biology
• Develop strategies for optimising placement of cells in printing
by identifying key developments in the overlap of 3D bioprinting
and 3D cell culturing
• Discover new approaches to predictive substance testing through
innovative case study insight into multi-organ-chip technology
• Benefit from an agenda tailored towards driving clinical
development through ground breaking case studies on the
Zika virus and tuberous sclerosis
• Two part exclusive spotlight on regenerative medicine and
drug screening
CHAIRS FOR 2018:
• Stefan Przyborski, Professor of Cell Technology,
University of Durham
• Gary Allenby, Business Development Director
and Chief Scientific Officer, Aurelia Bioscience
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
• Christopher Schofield, Investigator, GSK
• Tudor Petreus, PostDoctoral Researcher, AstraZeneca
• Stefan Kustermann, Lab Head, Roche
• Max Salick, Post-Doctoral Researcher,
Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research
• Vitor Santo, Senior Scientist, Immunocore
• David Pan, Programme Manager UK Regenerative Medicine
Platform, Medical Research Council
• Patrick Kugelmeier, Director of Science, Kugelmeiers
ATTENDEE TESTIMONIALS FROM 2017
“Very good presentations and a few
outstanding ones... I made some
useful contacts” ASTERAND BIOSCIENCE
“The conference was wonderfully
organised” NOVARTIS
“Good start, love to see the event
occur again” THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
PLUS AN INTERACTIVE HALF-DAY PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Tuesday 20th February 2018, Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, UK
3D Bioprinting and Other Biofabrication Approaches
13.00 - 17.30
Workshop Leaders: Dr Nick Leslie, Professor, Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering, Heriot Watt University and
Dr Daniela Loessner, Reader, Barts Cancer Institute, CRUK Centre of Excellence, Queen Mary University of London
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08.30 Registration & Coffee
09.00 Chair’s Opening Remarks
Stefan Przyborski, Professor of Cell Technology,
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TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS TO ENHANCE 3D CULTURE SYSTEMS
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
09.10 3D Cell Culture – A Rapidly Developing Series of Technologies
Enabling the Evolution of Complex Models of Human Tissues
and In Vitro Assays
• 3D vs 2D cell culture – the similarities and differences
between both methods
• Demand for 3D cell culture
• No one solution - alternative techniques: organoids,
spheroids, hydrogels and scaffolds
• Examples of current applications – simple 3D cultures to
engineering complex tissues
• Case example – building layered tissue structures to model
the anatomy and physiology of native counterparts
• New developments in 3D cell culture and related
technologies
Stefan Przyborski, Professor of Cell Technology,
University of Durham
09.50 Electrospun micro-scaffold based biology – a 3-D biology approach
to overcome many challenges for well-based screening
• Electrospun scaffold material is used in regenerative medicine to
grow, differentiate and deliver stem cells into patients – we have
developed practical approaches to use this material for 3-D
screening purposes. Our primary cells, differentiated stem cells
and recombinant cells grow on and into micro-scaffold islands,
effectively 3-D micro-tissues on a matrix in micro-wells and in media.
By incorporating iron particles into the scaffold material, we can
physically manipulate the micro-scaffolds with magnetism, moving
these around wells of plates and tubes in culture. We will show data
from a number of assay readouts to exemplify the simplicity of
the approach for cell-based phenotypic screening together with
advantages of this approach for assay biology.
Gary Allenby, Business Development Director and Chief
Scientific Officer, Aurelia Bioscience
10.30 Morning Coffee
11.00 Next generation jellyfish collagen
– Applications for 3D cell culture
• Jellyfish collagen biomaterials and why considered
to be next generation
• 2D applications
• Overview of possible 3D applications
• Future potential for research and
medical applications
Andrew Spragg, CEO, Jellagen Pty Ltd
11.40 The potential of advanced cell culture models for the
understanding of disease and compound testing
• There is an increasing demand for the application of more
predictable cell models in drug discovery. These models
should be able to reflect human tissue properties and
functionality more faithfully, enabling to recapitulate in vitro
certain features of tissue microenvironment.
• Pathophysiological-relevant cell models require the existence
of cell-cell, cell-extracellular matrix and soluble factors to
caption tissue complexity at a certain extent.
• Increase in complexity of model design must be
accompanied by the application of more advanced
characterization tools and read-outs.
Vitor Santo, Senior Scientist, Immunocore
12.20 Networking Lunch
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE AND DRUG SCREENING PART I
13.30 Direct tissue engineering approaches for regenerative biology
and medicine
• Technological application in cell culture and expansion
• Biological model development
• Tissues development in a dish, for drug development and
screening etc.
• Reconstruction of tissues for repair, replacement and
rejuvenation
Suwan Jaysinghe, Professor of Bioengineering,
University College London
14.10 Can 3D cell culture improve the prediction of hepatotoxicity
in early phase screening?
• Development of a 3D primary human hepatocyte in vitro
model
• Comparison to current 2D and other complex in vitro models
• Industrialisation for compound screening and further
characterisation
• The results of a validation compound set
Christopher Schofield, Investigator, GSK
14.50 Afternoon Tea
15.20 Merging CRISPR-editing and single cell sequencing
technologies to uncover the biology of human
neurodevelopmental diseases in 3D: case studies with Zika
virus and tuberous sclerosis
• CRISPR-engineered human stem cell lines mimic disease
phenotypes during 3D cerebral organoid differentiation
• Selective removal of target genes in cerebral organoids
reveals the biology of Zika virus infection
• Whole-genome CRISPR screens enable the discovery of new
proteins linked to tropism of emerging infectious diseases
• Single cell sequencing allows researchers to investigate
cell-type specific effects of mutations, treatments, or other
perturbations in complex 3D tissues
Max Salick, Postdoctoral Researcher, Novartis Institutes For
Biomedical Research
16.00 The UKRMP – a national strategic initiative
• What are the key challenges for regenerative medicine?
• What is the ambition and of the UK’s strategic approach?
• Overview of developments, current standings and forward
plans
David Pan, Programme Manager UK Regenerative Medicine
Platform, Medical Research Council
16.40 Chair’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One
3D Cell Culture
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08.30 Registration & Coffee
09.00 Chair’s Opening Remarks
Gary Allenby, Business Development Director and Chief
Scientific Officer, Aurelia Bioscience
3D BIOPRINTING AND ORGAN-ON-A-CHIP TECHNOLOGIES
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
09.10 The overlap of 3D bioprinting and 3D cell culturing in
Cancer Research
• Overview of 3D bioprinting
• The reliance of 3D bioprinting on spheroid models and cell
organisation
• How to achieve correct architecture, based on different
disease models
• How improving placement of cells in printing can translate
into improved model
• The synonymy of 3D bioprinting and 3D cell culture
Nicholas Leslie, Professor, Heriot-Watt University
09.50 Multi-Organ-Chip technology: A completely new approach to
predictive substance testing
• Definition and overview of Organ-on-a-Chip (OOC) systems
• Scientific concept, design principles and fabrication of OOC
• Case studies on industrial applications off OOC
• Qualification and validation of OOC
• Roadmap towards individual “Patients-on-a-Chip”
Reyk Horland, Head of Business Development, TissUse GmbH
10.30 Morning Coffee
11.00 Complex co-cultured spheroids to validate tumour models
in microfluidic devices
• Overview on the tumour-on-chip models
• Development of in vitro prevascularized minitumours –
current progress and optimization
• Prevascularized tumour models in cancer research
Tudor Petreus, PostDoctoral Researcher, AstraZeneca
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE AND DRUG SCREENING PART II
11.40 Keep up to speed with fast whole well imaging using the Celigo
image cytometer for all your 2D and 3D assay needs
• 2D and 3D immuno-oncology screening
• Immunotherapy and cellular therapy immunology
based assay
• Direct cell counting assays for immunotherapy
Scott Cribbes, Director of New Technologies
and Emerging Markets, Nexcelom
12.20 Networking Lunch
13.30 3D cellular models for drug safety assessment: an industry
perspective
• There is a strong need for complex in vitro models for drug
safety assessment recapitulating human physiology to
a high degree
• This is supported by an ever increasing complexity of
modalities and targets with a strong need for human
in vitro models
• Novel human 3D cellular models will be presented and
their impact for drug safety assessment will be discussed
Stefan Kustermann, Lab Head, Roche
14.10 How laws of nature should guide the development of 3D cell
culture for regenerative medicine
• We are learning the language of life. Stem cell
communication principles.
• First principle reasoning – how stem cell communication
principles influence medical device development
• Challenges on the way to the largest evolution of medicine
in history
Patrick Kugelmeier, Director of Science, Kugelmeiers
14.50 Afternoon Tea
15.20 Towards bioprinting industrialisation
• Designing and manufacturing bio-printed products for
regenerative medicine
• Preclinical research and evaluation of the efficacy of
cosmetic products and ingredients
• The ability to design and manufacture tissues with a single
cell resolution
• Ensuring precise control of the manufacturing process and
guarantee the reproducibility and reliability of bio-printed
products
Fabien Guillemot, CEO, Poietis
16.00 3D-culture strategies for the generation of stem cell-derived
beta cells
• Comparison of 2D vs 3D culture on stem cell derived
pancreatic models.
• 3D-culture effect on islets phenotype and function in vitro.
• Applications of decellularized pancreas tissue for stem cell
differentiation
Diana Ribeiro, Industrial PhD Student, AstraZeneca
16.40 Development of processing platforms for allogeneic cell
therapy manufacturing
• Expansion of pluripotent stem cells in 2D and 3D culture
systems
• Starting materials compliant with industry standards and
regulatory requirements
• Medium performance
• Process intensification
Ricardo Baptista, Lead Scientist Process Development,
Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult
17.20 Chair’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two
4. 3D Bioprinting and
Other Biofabrication Approaches
Overview of the workshop:
This workshop will describe and discuss 3D bioprinting and
other biofabrication approaches, answering emerging
questions and challenges to these young and evolving
fields. There will be particular focus on the materials used in
3D bioprinting, and how to apply the technique for diverse
cell-based applications; multi-cellular, multi-material and
multi-modal technologies. The workshop leaders are experts
in biofabrication technologies as well as cell biology offering
expert insight into the current and future 3D bioprinting field, in
terms of techniques, research, diagnostics, tissue engineering
and regenerative medicine.
Reasons to attend:
• To learn about the practical implementation of
biofabrication technologies including 3D bioprinting
• To see future directions and applications for biofabrication
and 3D bioprinting
• To learn about the development of bioengineered 3D cell
cultures to establish preclinical disease models
• To meet other scientists and engineers engaged in these
emerging technologies
Programme
13.00 Registration and Coffee
13.30 Opening Remarks and Introductions
• Introductions to Biofabrication and 3D
Bioprinting
14.00 Biofabrication
• Biofabrication methodologies, e.g. melt
electrospinning
• Suitable cell types
• 3D cell cultures
14.30 Current Bioprinting methods and applications
• Current printing equipment and materials
• Current applications
• Challenges to 3D bioprinting in research,
diagnostics, modelling and medicine
15.00 Afternoon Tea
15.30 Supporting Methods and Analysis
• Analytical tools
• Cell viability, maintenance and post-printing
progression
• Technology validation and reproducibility
16.00 Future Applications and Challenges
• Looking to the future: how do we adopt and
implement wide use of 3D bioprinting methods?
• Solutions to technical needs and approaches
especially for tissues and organs
• Printing resolution, neural and vascular networks
• Overcoming challenges to 3D bioprinting
17.30 End of Workshop
About the workshop leaders:
Nick is a cancer cell biologist and a Professor at Heriot
Watt University (HWU) in Edinburgh. He studied Genetics at
Cambridge and Glasgow Universities before research work
at the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research and Dundee
University, addressing cellular control mechanisms which are
disturbed in many cancers. At HWU, much of his lab’s research
is in collaboration with engineers, applying biofabrication
methods including 3D bioprinting and other new technologies
to cancer research. His 80+ publications currently accumulate
>400 citations per year.
Daniela is a cancer cell biologist and a Reader at Barts
Cancer Institute in London. She studied Biological Sciences
and received her PhD from the Technical University of Munich
in Germany. She established the interdisciplinary 3D Cancer
Models Team at Queensland University of Technology in
Brisbane, Australia. In March 2017, she joined the Barts Cancer
Institute to introduce patient-derived cells into these 3D
models using the Cross Institute Advanced Tissue Engineering
(CREATE) biofabrication facility at Queen Mary University of
London. Her 45+ publications currently accumulate >200
citations per year.
About the organisation:
Heriot-Watt is one of the world’s leading universities for
pioneering research informed by the needs of business and
industry. We are ranked in the top 10 universities in the UK and
1st in Scotland for research impact (REF2014).
The Barts Cancer Institute is one of the top 5 leading UK Cancer
Research Centres and has a long tradition in pioneering
research and innovation through translational oncology
research and experimental cancer medicine.
Workshop Leaders:
Dr Nick Leslie, Professor, Institute of Biological Chemistry,
Biophysics and Bioengineering, Heriot Watt University and
Dr Daniela Loessner, Reader, Barts Cancer Institute, CRUK
Centre of Excellence, Queen Mary University of London
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