Samenvatting
Cardiac progenitor cells (CPCs) are a promising candidate for cardiac regeneration, and the interaction between CPCs and their microenvironment can influence their regenerative response. Notch signaling plays a key role in cell fate decisions in the developing and adult heart. Here, we investigated the effect of three-dimensional (3D) spheroid culture, as a model of the 3D microenvironment, on Notch in fetal and adult human CPCs, under room air (20%) and physiological (5%) oxygen tension. Notch signaling is enhanced in 3D spheroids; spheroid culture under 5% O2 further increases Notch signaling enhancement, and might ultimately improve the regenerative potential of CPCs.
Originele taal-2 | Engels |
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Pagina's (van-tot) | 496-501 |
Aantal pagina's | 6 |
Tijdschrift | MRS Communications |
Volume | 7 |
Nummer van het tijdschrift | 3 |
DOI's | |
Status | Gepubliceerd - 1 sep. 2017 |