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Which tissue source provokes the most severe host immune rejection?

  • Engineered tissue
  • Autologous tissue
  • Allogeneic tissue
  • Xenogeneic tissue (correct)

What is the Goal of Tissue Engineering?

  • Identifying basic genetic and molecular defects causing a disease, and developing molecular interventions to treat the same
  • Providing biological substitutes that restore, maintain, or improve tissue function (correct)
  • Restore structure and function of damaged tissues and organs
  • Cure or slow down a genetic disease by repairing the damaged gene responsible for the disease

In tissue sample preparation for H&E staining, after treating tissue sample in formalin, the next step will be carried out as:

  • Paraffin infiltration
  • Dehydration (correct)
  • Sectioning
  • Rehydration

Which microscope is suitable for study of living, cultures cells:

<p>Phase-Contrast Microscopy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure can be applied to study on the accumulation of lipid droplets in the tissue?

<p>Frozen-sectioning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For histological evaluation, the paraffin sections are generally cut at:

<p>1-10 μm thickness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the preparation of tissue for histology, Xylen can be used to:

<p>dehydrate the fixed tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the results of Hematoxyline and Eosin staining below, the cell-free ECM is determined via figure:

<p>D (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many components in one slice of tissue can be detected using immunofluorescent staining?

<p>More Than One (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component can not be revealed by using Hematoxyline and Eosin staining?

<p>Glycoproteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The continuous 3D nanofibrous ECM microstructure is best revealed by using:

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Which statement is correct about Hematoxylin?

<p>It is used for staining DNA in the cell nucleus and other basic structures (B), It behaves like a basic dye (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area is considered as IHC-positive staining?

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Lining lumen of blood vessels is made up of:

<p>Epithelial cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are designing a gene therapy experiment to introduce a gene into mammalian cells. Which type of promoter should you choose for high gene expression in mammalian cells?

<p>SV40 promoter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A researcher needs to express a protein that undergoes complex post-translational modifications, such as glycosylation and phosphorylation, to study its function in a human cell context. Which expression system would be the most suitable?

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You want to perform stable gene expression in non-dividing cells for long-term studies. Which vector system is most suitable?

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A student needs to enhance the interaction between cells and the extracellular matrix (ECM) in a 3D culture. Which modification strategy would be most effective?

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A researcher is deciding between viral and non-viral vectors for gene delivery into mammalian cells. Which factor is typically an advantage of non-viral vectors compared to viral vectors?

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A research team is developing a therapy using genetically modified cells that need to survive under harsh conditions, such as low oxygen levels. Which cell engineering approach would be most appropriate to increase cell survival?

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Your lab is working with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to promote bone regeneration. Which gene modification would best enhance MSC homing to injury sites?

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When designing a plasmid for mammalian cell gene expression, which feature ensures efficient initiation of translation in mammalian cells?

<p>Kozak sequence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are designing an experiment using lipofection to deliver plasmid DNA into HEK293T cells. What is a likely outcome of using this method compared to viral vectors?

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A researcher needs to create induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from adult fibroblasts. Which combination of factors is essential for reprogramming the fibroblasts into iPSCs?

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Neocart for cartilage engineering mimic one of characters of native tissue. What is the character?

<p>Low oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are NOT the main differences between bioreactors for bioprocess engineering and tissue engineering?

<p>Bioprocessing only emphasizes on the cell while tissue engineering focuses on the the combination of cell and scaffold. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tissue regeneration is not related to COMPRESSION?

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Which compounds are NOT compulsory to set up a bioreactor system?

<p>Waste Cointainer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is the most effective method to disinfection of chambers or mount?

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Which method would be suitable to decellularize porcine blood vessels?

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Which protocol can be applied to decellularize dermis tissue (0.5 cm in thickness, surface area 1 x 1 cm2)?

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Why are decellularized organs or tissues used in tissue engineering?

<p>decellularized organs or tissues act as scaffolds with ECM where cells can be seeded (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which solution causes cell breakage of swelling:

<p>0.1% Sodium Chloride (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To confirm successful decellularization, DNA residue should be:

<p>&lt;50 ng DNA per mg ECM dry weight (A), &lt;100 ng DNA per mg ECM dry weight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the following results, which is the optimized method for decellularizing adipose tissue?

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Which reagent is effective in triglyceride solubilization?

<p>Lipase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method exhibits less impact on ECM components:

<p>Freeze-thaw cycles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is the non-ionic detergent?

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To identify the ability to support the attachment of human epithelial cells, which ECM component of decellularized pericardium should be detected with:

<p>Laminin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Physiological cell culture conditions: 1.Temperature: Usually maintained at 37°C for mammalian cells. 2. pH: Maintained around 6.0-8.0 3. Oxygen Tension: Controlled levels of oxygen, often around 40% for normoxic conditions. 4. Nutrient Supply: Adequate supply of glucose, proteins in the culture medium. 5. Waste Removal: Efficient removal of metabolic by-products. How many are the RIGHT comments?

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A student is conducting cell culture in a bioreactor. Initially, she/he has 1 million cells (1 × 10^6 cells) in the culture medium. The cells have a doubling time of 24 hours (meaning the number of cells will double every 24 hours). If there is a 5% cell death rate after each 24-hour period, calculate the remaining cell count after 3 days.*

<p>More than 6 million cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are scale-out strategies more relevant for tissue engineering applications rather than scale-up of a bioreactor?

  1. Patient-Specific Requirements
  2. Control of Microenvironment
  3. Reduced Risk of Contamination
  4. Flexibility in Production
  5. Improved Efficiency How many are the RIGHT answers?

<p>5 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A student is conducting cell culture in a bioreactor. Initially, she/he has 1 million cells (1 x 10^6 cells) in the culture medium. The cells have a doubling time of 24 hours (meaning the number of cells will double every 24 hours). Calculate the number of cells after 3 days of culture (72 hours).

<p>8 million cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the ECM?

<p>It provides structural support and directs the physiologic functions of tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In characterization of MSCs, the cells must be positive to specific MSCs markers, including:

<p>CD73, CD105 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Focal adhesion formation is initiated by

<p>All are correct (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell types are more commonly used in vascular tissue engineering for anticoagulation?

<p>Endothelial cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The engineered scaffolds are expected to mimic:

<p>Extracellular matrix (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which architecture of a scaffold would enable the well distribution of nutrients and removal of waste products:

<p>Open pores (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To promote cell attachment, the surface properties of scaffold should exhibit:

<p>Rough surface (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of Synthetic polymer?

<p>Polylactic acid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test can be used for biocompatibility evaluation of the fabricated scaffold?

<p>Cytotoxicity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For cartilage tissue engineering, which component should be considered in scaffolding?

<p>Collagen type II (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The interstitial matrix includes

<p>Elastin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is the most important aspect of biomaterial-tissue interactions.

<p>Biocompatibility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For bone tissue engineering, the scaffold can be fabricated from:

<p>Calcium phosphate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Enzyme isolation technique is suitable to collect stem cells from:

<p>Porcine dermis tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The combined therapies have showcased a shorter healing time compared to stem cell therapy alone due to _______ used as _____ mimicking a suitable ______ for _______ growth and regulation of _____ (1) Biomaterials (2): Microenvironment (3): Scaffolds (4): stem cell (5): Growth factors

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Flashcards

Xenogeneic Tissue

Tissue from a different species. This type of tissue elicits the most severe immune rejection in the host organism.

Allogeneic Tissue

Tissue from a genetically different individual within the same species.

Autologous Tissue

Tissue taken from the same individual.

Goal of Tissue Engineering

To recreate functional tissues or organs by utilizing cells, biomaterials, and growth factors to restore, maintain, or improve damaged tissue function.

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Tissue Preparation for H&E Staining

The process of preparing a tissue sample for viewing under a microscope using hematoxylin and eosin stains. It involves fixation, dehydration, infiltration, embedding, sectioning, and mounting.

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Phase-Contrast Microscopy

A type of microscopy that enhances the contrast between transparent structures by altering the phase of light passing through them. This technique is useful for visualizing living, unstained cells.

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Identify lipid Droplets in Tissue

Lipid droplets are fat-like structures that can accumulate in tissues. These droplets can be visualized by using frozen-sectioning techniques, which preserve the lipids and prevent them from being dissolved by organic solvents.

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Paraffin Section Thickness

Paraffin sections are thin slices of tissue embedded in paraffin wax. These sections are generally cut at a thickness of 1-10 micrometers for histological evaluation.

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Xylen in Tissue Preparation

Xylen is a solvent that can be used to remove alcohol, which is used in the dehydration process of tissue preparation for histology. Xylen helps infiltrate the tissue and allow it to harden for trimming

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Components Revealed by Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E)

H&E staining is a common histological staining technique used to visualize different components of tissues. Hematoxylin stains DNA in the nucleus blue, and eosin stains cytoplasm pink. Collagen type I is a major component of connective tissue, but it stains eosinophilic, meaning it stains pink with eosin.

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Immunofluorescence Staining

A technique that uses antibodies labeled with fluorescent dyes to visualize specific molecules or structures within a tissue.

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Components Not Revealed by H&E Staining

H&E staining doesn't reveal components like glycoproteins, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans in the ECM.

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Revealing 3D Nanofibrous ECM

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is the most effective technique to reveal the intricate 3D structure of nanofibrous extracellular matrix (ECM). SEM uses a beam of electrons to create detailed images of the surface of objects.

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Hematoxylin Stain

Hematoxylin is a basic dye that stains acidic structures blue. It is used to stain DNA and other basic structures in the cell nucleus.

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Lining of Blood Vessels

The lining of blood vessels is composed of epithelial cells known as endothelial cells. They form a single layer of cells that serve as a barrier between the blood and the surrounding tissues.

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SV40 Promoter

A strong viral promoter commonly used for high-level gene expression in mammalian cells. It's derived from the Simian Virus 40 (SV40).

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Mammalian Expression Plasmid

A vector designed to express genes in mammalian cells. It typically contains elements like the SV40 promoter, a selection marker, and a polyadenylation signal, to ensure efficient gene expression.

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Stable Gene Expression in Non-Dividing Cells

Lentiviral vectors are known for their ability to integrate the gene of interest into the host genome, ensuring long-term and stable gene expression, even in non-dividing cells.

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Enhance Cell-ECM Interaction in 3D Culture

Encapsulating cells within a 3D biomaterial scaffold provides a more natural environment for cells to interact with the ECM. This promotes the formation of 3D tissue-like structures.

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Non-Viral Vectors vs. Viral Vectors

Non-viral vectors offer lower immunogenicity and are easier to produce than viral vectors. Although they have a lower gene transfer efficiency, their safety and ease of production make them attractive for gene delivery.

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Increase Cell Survival Under Stress

Preconditioning cells with transient exposure to mild stress conditions can enhance their survival under harsh conditions. This triggers adaptive responses that promote cell resilience.

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Gene Modification to Enhance MSC Homing

Overexpression of the CXCR4 gene in MSCs promotes their homing to injury sites by increasing their sensitivity to the chemokine SDF-1, which is highly expressed at injury sites.

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Kozak Sequence for Translation Initiation

The Kozak sequence is a specific consensus sequence in the mRNA molecule that ensures efficient initiation of translation in mammalian cells. It serves as a binding site for ribosomes.

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Lipofection vs. Viral Vectors

Lipofection is less efficient than viral vectors for gene delivery but offers lower immunogenicity and a reduced risk of insertional mutagenesis. Lipofection utilizes lipid-based nanoparticles to deliver DNA into cells.

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Reprogramming Fibroblasts to iPSCs

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are created from adult fibroblasts by introducing genes that reprogram the fibroblasts' identity. Key factors include Oct4, Sox2, Klf4, and c-Myc.

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Neocart for Cartilage Engineering

Neocart is a scaffold-based approach to regenerate cartilage. It uses a synthetic scaffold to mimic the low oxygen environment found in native cartilage tissue.

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Physiological Cell Culture Conditions

Optimal cell culture conditions mimic those found in the body, including 37°C for mammalian cells, pH around 7.4, oxygen tension around 5-7%, adequate nutrients, and efficient waste removal.

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Cell Doubling Time

The time it takes for a population of cells to double in number during exponential growth. It's a crucial parameter for calculating cell growth and planning cell cultures.

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Scale-Out Strategies in Tissue Engineering

Scale-out strategies involve using multiple smaller bioreactors or cell culture systems to produce tissue constructs. This approach is preferred in tissue engineering because it allows for more control over the microenvironment and flexibility in production to meet patient-specific needs.

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Bioreactors for Bioprocess vs. Tissue Engineering

Bioreactors for bioprocess engineering primarily focus on cell production, while bioreactors for tissue engineering aim to create functional tissue constructs by considering cell-cell interactions, ECM, and mechanical stimulation.

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Compression in Tissue Regeneration

Compression is a mechanical force that can influence tissue regeneration. For example, compression can stimulate bone formation but may inhibit cartilage regeneration.

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Components of a Bioreactor System

A bioreactor system consists of essential components for cell cultivation, including a chamber (for cell growth), media reservoir (for nutrient supply), waste container (for waste removal), and pumping system (for circulation and aeration).

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Bioreactor Disinfection

Sterilization is crucial to prevent contamination in bioreactors. Effective methods include steam sterilization (autoclaving), gas sterilization (ethylene oxide), UV exposure, and gamma irradiation.

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Materials for Bioreactors

Common materials used for bioreactors include silicone, polyethylene, stainless steel, and glass. Copper is typically not used because it can be toxic to cells.

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Decellularization of Porcine Blood Vessels

Decellularization is the process of removing cellular components from tissues or organs. For porcine blood vessels, perfusion with a solution of 0.5% Triton X100 is a common method.

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Decellularization Protocol for Dermis Tissue

A typical decellularization protocol for dermis tissue involves perfusion with a solution like 1% Triton X100, incubation with DNase to remove DNA, and final washing in saline buffer.

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Purpose of Decellularized Tissues

Decellularized tissues serve as scaffolds with preserved extracellular matrix (ECM) that can be repopulated with cells for tissue regeneration. They provide structural support and signaling cues for new cell growth.

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Cell Breakage or Swelling

Hypotonic solutions, such as 0.1% sodium chloride, cause cell breakage or swelling because the cell membrane is more permeable to water than to sodium ions, leading to an influx of water.

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Confirming Successful Decellularization

Successful decellularization is confirmed by measuring DNA residue in the decellularized tissue. Low levels of DNA indicate that the tissue is largely free of cells.

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Study Notes

Quiz 1

  • Immune Rejection: Xenogeneic tissue provokes the most severe immune rejection
  • Tissue Engineering Goal: Restoring structure and function of damaged tissues and organs
  • H&E Staining Procedure: Sectioning, paraffin infiltration, dehydration, and rehydration
  • Microscopy for Living Cells: Phase-Contrast and confocal microscopy
  • Lipid Droplet Study: Frozen-sectioning technique
  • Paraffin Section Thickness: 1-10 µm
  • Xylene Use in Histology: Removing alcohol and dehydrating fixed tissue
  • Preparing tissue for histology, xylen can be used to dehydrate the tissue

Quiz 2

  • Gene Therapy Promoter: SV40 promoter is suitable for high gene expression in mammalian cells.
  • Protein Expression System: Mammalian expression plasmid is suitable for proteins needing complex post-translational modifications
  • Stable Gene Expression: Lentiviral vector is suitable for non-dividing cells requiring long-term expression
  • ECM Interaction Enhancement: Preconditioning cells and genetic modification of ECM proteins enhance interactions
  • Gene Delivery Vectors: Non-viral vectors offer reduced immunogenicity and ease of production compared to viral vectors

Quiz 3

  • No information provided.

Quiz 4

  • Cartilage Engineering Mimicry: Constant hydrostatic pressure

  • Physiological Cell Culture Conditions: Correct pH, temperature, oxygen level, nutrient supply, metabolic waste removal

  • Right Comments: 5

  • Cell Culture Calculation: After 3 days, there will be more than 8 million cells.

  • Scale-Out Strategies in Tissue Engineering: More relevant for tissue engineering than scale-up due to patient-specific requirements, control of microenvironments, contamination risk reduction, and flexibility in production

Quiz 5

  • Porcine Blood Vessel Decellularization: Perfusion with 0.5% Triton X100 is a suitable method.
  • Dermis Tissue Decellularization Protocol: The protocol involves several steps: agitation and perfusion with 1% Triton X100, incubation in saline buffer with collagenase/DNase, rinsing, and multiple freeze-thaw cycles. (Exact protocol details are given in the option).
  • Decellularized Tissues/Organ Use: Decellularized organs/tissues serve as scaffolds to support in vitro expansion of cells and regenerating tissue through ECM preservation.
  • Cell Breakage Solution: 0.9% Sodium chloride solution
  • DNA Residue Confirmation for Decellularization: Decellularization success is confirmed when DNA concentration is reduced to less than 100 to 200 ng DNA per mg of ECM dry weight.
  • Optimized Method for Adipose Tissue Decellularization: Information not provided in the given text.

Quiz 10

  • Triglyceride Solubilization Reagent: Lipase
  • ECM Impact Method: Freeze-thaw cycles are effective method with less impact on ECM compared to base treatment or trypsin enzyme
  • Decellularization Method Comparison: The given passage compares different decellularization methods on various criteria, highlighting the method that minimizes the impact on the ECM
  • ECM Component Detection: Collagen I is the component of decellularized pericardium used in identifying human epithelial cell attachment

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