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PMS 3 · Stem cells, development and differentiation
Thursday .::. 27 September .::. 14:00-16:00
PMS.3 · O+P1    Show Abstract

Cripto-independent Nodal signaling promotes positioning of the A-P axis in the mouse embryo
G.L. Liguori1, A. Liguoro1, A.C. Borges2, T. Moccia1, E. Lonardo1, G. Minchiotti1, J.A. Belo3, G. Persico1
1Inst. Genetics and Biophysics "A. Buzzati-Traverso", CNR (Naples); 2Inst. Gulbenkian de Ciência (Oeiras, Portugal); 3Inst. for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Centro de Biomedicina Molecular e Estrutural, Univ. do Algarve (Faro, Portugal)

PMS.3 · O+P2    Show Abstract

Cellular and developmental characterization of smooth muscle cells in zebrafish
G. Pesce1,3, E. Zecchin2, D. Stainier3, M. Santoro1,2,3
1Dept of Enviromental and Life Science, Univ. Piemonte Orientale (Alessandria); 2Molecular Biotechnology Center, Univ. of Torino (Torino); 3Dept of Biochemistry & Biophysics-UCSF (San Francisco, USA)

PMS.3 · O+P3    Show Abstract

The association with the HMG-domain protein iBRAF suggests a new role for dystrobrevin in neuronal differentiation
B. Artegiani1, C. Labbaye2, P. Torreri1, M.T. Quaranta2, C. Ramoni1, M. Ceccarini1, T.C. Petrucci1, P. Macioce1
1Dept Cell Biol & Neurosci, Istituto Superiore Sanità (Rome); 2Dept of Haematol Oncol & Mol Med, Istituto Superiore di Sanità (Rome)

PMS.3 · O+P4    Show Abstract

Necdin mediates myoblasts survival and accelerates skeletal muscle regeneration
S. Francois1, D. Deponti2, C. Sciorati2, E. Clementi2, R. Meneveri1, G. Cossu2, S. Brunelli1
1Dept Experimental Medicine, Univ. Milano Bicocca (Monza); 2SCRI-San Raffaele DIBIT (Milano)

PMS.3 · O+P5    Show Abstract

Comparison of mesenchymal precursor cells isolated from adult human tissues
B. Gava, I. Manini, E. Pierantozzi, V. Sorrentino
Dept Neuscience, Univ. Siena (Siena)

PMS.3 · O+P6    Show Abstract

Identification of pericytes as myogenic precursors in human skeletal muscle
A. Dellavalle1, M. Sampaolesi1, R. Tonlorenzi1, A. Innocenzi1, G. Messina1, S. Ferrari2, P. Bianco3, G. Cossu1
1Stem Cell Reseach Inst., Dibit, H San Raffaele (Milan); 2Dept Scienza Biomedica, Univ. di Modena e Reggio Emilia (Modena); 3Dept Patologia Sperimentale, Univ. di Roma "La Sapienza" (Rome)

PMS.3 · O+P7    Show Abstract

A large scale gain-of-function screening in Neural Stem (NS) cells
I. Albieri1, A. Moiana2, G. Calabrese1, D. Spiliotopoulos2, G.G. Consalez1, E. Cattaneo2
1San Raffaele Scientific Inst. (Milan); 2Dept Pharmacological Sciences, Univ. Milan (Milan)

PMS.3 · O+P8    Show Abstract

PDGF-B-induced mouse oligodendroglioma as a model for brain tumor development and progression
F. Calzolari1,2, E. Tutucci1,2, I. Appolloni1,2, P. Malatesta1,2
1Trasferimento Genico, Istituto Tumori, D.O.Bi.G, Univ. di Genova (Genova); 2Trasferimento Genico, Istituto Tumori (Genova)

PMS.3 · P9    Show Abstract

Role of Necdin in embryonic muscle development
E. Azzoni1, G. Cossu1,2, S. Brunelli1,3
1Stem Cell Research Inst. (SCRI), DIBIT - H. San Raffaele (Milano); 2Dept of Biology, Univ. of Milano (Milano); 3Dept of Experimental Medicine, Univ. of Milano-Bicocca (Monza)

PMS.3 · P10    Show Abstract

Role of necdin in skeletal muscle regeneration and in the differentiation of mesoangioblast stem cells
P. Pessina1, S. Francois1, M. Maggioni1, R. Tonlorenzi2, R. Meneveri1, G. Cossu2, S. Brunelli1,2
1Dept Medicine, Univ. Milano-Bicocca (Monza); 2San Raffaele Scientific Institute, SCRI (Milan)

PMS.3 · P11    Show Abstract

Over-expression of YAP induces immortalization in normal human keratinocytes
I. D'Addario1, V. Barone1, O. Golisano2
1Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Cutaneous Physiopathology, IDI - IRCCS (Pomezia, Rome); 2Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Cutaneous Physiopathology, I.D.I. FARMACEUTICI (Pomezia)

PMS.3 · P12    Show Abstract

Uncoupling between skeletal muscle damage and regeneration in cachexia: a contribution to muscle wasting?
E. Berardi, P. Aulino, V. Moresi, A. Pristerà, M. Molinaro, D. Coletti, S. Adamo
Dept of Histology and Medical Embryology, Sapienza Univ. Rome (Rome)

PMS.3 · P13    Show Abstract

Generation and expansion of multipotent mesenchymal progenitor cells from cultured human pancreatic islets
F. Gambelli1, R. Gallo2, B. Gava1, F. Sasdelli1, F. Dotta2, V. Sorrentino1
1Dept Neuroscience, Univ. Siena (Siena); 2Diabetes Unit, Dept of Internal Medicine, Univ. Siena (Siena)

PMS.3 · P14    Show Abstract

Effects of a vibrating platform on differentiation of SAOS-2 human osteoblasts
D. Prè1,2, G. Ceccarelli2,3, G. Silvani2,3, M. Schieppati4, G. Magenes1,2, M.G. Cusella2,3
1Dept Inf. Sist., Univ. Pavia (Pavia); 2C.I.T., Centro Ingegneria Tissutale, Univ. Pavia (Pavia); 3Dept Exp. Med., Univ. Pavia (Pavia); 4Dept Hum. Phys., Univ. Pavia (Pavia)

PMS.3 · P15    Show Abstract

Valutation of the binomial bioreactor-scaffold in osteogenic differentiation of adult stem cells
V. Maliardi1,4, L. Visai2,4, A. Graziano3, G. Papaccio3, M. Sampaolesi1,4, L. Benedetti1,4, G.C. de Angelis1,4
1Dept Experimental Medicine, Univ. Pavia (Pavia); 2Dept of Biochemistry (Pavia); 3Dept of Experimental Medicine, Laboratory of Histology and Embriology (Napoli); 4C.I.T. Centro di Ingegneria Tissutale (Pavia)

PMS.3 · P16    Show Abstract

Ultrasound exposition infuences the gene expression of SAOS-2 cell lines and human BMSCs
G. Silvani1,3, V. Maliardi1,3, M. Quattrocelli1,3, L. Fassina2, M.G.C. de Angelis1,3, F. Benazzo3, L. Benedetti1,3
1Dept Experimental Medicine, Univ. Pavia (Pavia); 2Dept of Informatics and Systemistic (Pavia); 3C.I.T. Centro di Ingegneria Tissutale (Pavia)

PMS.3 · P17    Show Abstract

Isolation and characterization of cardiac mesoangioblasts from a mouse model of cardiomyopathy
S. Crippa1, M. Cassano1, M. Quattrocelli2, G. Ceccarelli2, B. Galvez Gonzalez1, G. Cossu1, M. Sampaolesi1,2
1SCRI, DIBIT Ospedale San Raffaele, Milano (Milan); 2Dept Medicina Sperimentale, sez. Anatomia e Istologia, Univ. Pavia (Pavia)

PMS.3 · P18    Show Abstract

24p3 induces SDF1 expression in osteoblasts and increases CD34+-CXCR4+ cells in the bone marrow of transgenic mice
D. Costa1, R. Biticchi2, R. Tasso1, S. Negrini3, R. Cancedda1,2, F. Descalzi2, G. Pennesi2, S. Tavella1,2
1DOBIG, Univ.Genoa (Stazzano); 2Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro (Genova); 3Dip. Medicina Interna, Univ. di Genova (Genova)

PMS.3 · P19    Show Abstract

Molecular mechanisms controlling EMT/MET oscillations during hepatic stem cell renewal and differentiation
M. Colletti1, C. Cicchini1, A. Conigliaro1, M. Tripodi1,2, L. Amicone1
1Dept Cellular Biotechnology, Univ. La Sapienza Rome (Rome); 2National Institute for Infectious Diseases L. Spallanzani, IRCCS (Rome)

PMS.3 · P20    Show Abstract

Isolation and characterization of a subpopulation with stem cell properties in human malignant pleural mesothelioma
A. Melotti1, A. Daga2, M.R. Gangemi2, D. Marubbi1, G. Corte1,2
1Dept Biology Oncology and Genetics, Univ. Genoa (Genoa); 2Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro- Trasferimento Genico (Genoa)

PMS.3 · P21    Show Abstract

In vivo engraftment of cardiac dystrophic mesoangioblasts
M. Quattrocelli1, G. Ceccarelli1, M. Bongio1, S. Crippa2, M. Cassano2, L. Benedetti1, G.C. De Angelis1, M. Sampaolesi1,2
1Dept Experimental Medicine, Univ. Pavia (Pavia); 2Stem Cell Research Institute, DIBIT, H. San Raffaele (Milan)

PMS.3 · P22    Show Abstract

MicroRNAs in myogenic differentiation
A. Alteri1, M. Pompili1, S. Vincenti2, E. Turri2, C. Presutti2, M. Grossi1
1Dept Cellular and Developmental Biology, Sapienza Univ. Rome (Rome); 2Dept Genetics and Molecular Biology, Sapienza Univ. Rome (Rome)

PMS.3 · P23    Show Abstract

Role of ghrelin in the decidualization of endometrial stromal cells
A. Romano1, I. Gregnanin1, B. Perego1, P.E. Porporato2, A. Graziani2, N. Surico1, N. Filigheddu1
1Dept Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Univ. Piemonte Orientale (Novara); 2Dept Medical Sciences (Novara)

PMS.3 · P24    Show Abstract

CD52 expression during embryogenesis
L. Ermini, F. Rosati
Dept Evolutionary Biology, Univ. Siena (Siena)

PMS.3 · P25    Show Abstract

mUBPy in spermatogenic cells of Wobbler Mice
M. Ripolone, G. Berruti
Dept of Biology, Univ. Milano (Milano)

PMS.3 · P26    Show Abstract

Mouse A6 stem cells release active FGF-2 into the extracellular space through plasma membrane vesicles
M.E. Candela, G. Turturici, F. Geraci, S. Taverna, M.L. Vittorelli, G. Giudice, G. Sconzo
Dip. Biologia cellulare e dello Sviluppo (Palermo)

PMS.3 · P27    Show Abstract

Molecular and functional characterization of a candidate gene for Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
I. Badi1, R. Cinquetti1, M. Frascoli1, M. Campione2, S.B. Bleyl3, F. Acquati1, R. Taramelli1
1Dept of Biotechnologies and Molecular Sciences, Univ. Insubria (Varese); 2CNR-Inst. Neurosciences, Dept. Biomedical Sciences, Univ. Padua (Padua); 3Division of Medical Genetics, Dept of Pediatrics, Univ. Utah (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA)

PMS.3 · P28    Show Abstract

Arabidopsis root apex development model with preliminary simulations
P. Brunetti1,2, S. Salatino2, S.D. Gregorio2, M.B. Bitonti1
1Dept Ecology, Univ. Calabria (Arcavacata Di Rende); 2Dept Mathematic, Univ. Calabria (Arcavacata di Rende)