China3D printingNet July 5th, in order to study the impact of microgravity and supergravity on living systems, bioprinting pioneer CELLINK and a group of scientists from Uppsala University3D printingThe border cap neural crest stem cells are sent to space. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of 3D neural stem cell systems to provide information on how changes in gravity affect cell characteristics.
According to the Department of Neuroscience, Uppsala University School of Medicine, these so-called border cap neural crest stem cells are a short-lived cell group located at the junction between the dorsal root and the spinal cord during embryonic development. In 2014, research conducted by researchers at the university showed that if cells are cultured or transplanted together with border cap neural crest stem cells, they can promote the growth of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and provide new treatment opportunities for patients with type 1 diabetes.
Stem cells before launch
CELLINK’s BIO X bioprinter and bioinks were used to bioprint the border cap neural crest stem cells, which were successfully launched into space by the Swedish National Space Agency on Maser14 on June 24. These cells were provided by a team of researchers from Uppsala University, led by Professor Elena Kozlova, and printed using CELLINK Bioink and CELLINK GelMA.
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“Our mission is to help improve the physical conditions of astronauts and Uppsala University. This is an important milestone for CELLINK. The difficult conditions faced by astronauts in space have always been a subject of widespread discussion. This is the first step to help solve this problem. Understanding the impact of microgravity is the key factor. We work very hard to develop technologies that will help change the world, and we look forward to sharing the first set of results as soon as they become available.” CELLINK Chief Scientific Officer Itedale Redwan explained.
Space exploration challenges the limits of human physiology, and the improvement of space flight capabilities requires innovative solutions from frontline scientists in the fields of physics, biology and medicine. This is why CELLINK, the world’s first biopolymerization company, is constantly seeking new partnerships and cooperation to provide researchers with emerging capabilities and innovations in this field. The startup has managed to print human skin and is also working on the production of liver tissue and the beta cells that produce the insulin we need to survive.
CELLINK and Uppsala University send stem cells to space
China3D printingInternet Comment: Why is everyone eager to send stem cells and bioprinters to space? On the one hand, microgravity has an impact on the health of astronauts, and stem cell research can reveal the impact of long-term missions in space on the human body. In 2013, transported mouse embryonic stem cells to the International Space Station to study the impact of long-term space flight on human health. As with many other projects, previous studies have found that astronauts and animals returning from space damage their immunity or reproduction. This may be caused by microgravity, radiation or even pressure. Sending stem cells to space now can not only help alleviate these factors, but also help develop new drugs to combat them.
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