Abstract: The invention relates to self-assembled peptide hydrogel spheroids, with a diameter of between 500 and 2500 ?m, comprising cells encapsulated within said hydrogel. The invention further relates to in vitro methods of producing a hydrogel spheroid comprising cells, the method comprising: a) mixing a suspension of cells with a self-assembling peptide, and b) transferring an aliquot of the mixture obtained in step a) into an aqueous salt solution by applying a droplet of the mixture to the surface of the solution thereby forming a hydrogel spheroid comprising encapsulated cells, wherein the droplet has a volume of between 0.1 and 20 ?l. and wherein the droplet comprises cells at a concentration of between 1×105 to 5×107 cells per ml solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising a three-dimensional network of a synthetic hydrogel cross-linked with a peptide comprising a metalloproteinase (MMP) cleavable linker characterised in that at least (6) different peptides from an adhesion domain of an Extra Cellular Matrix (ECM) component or from a Cell-Adhesion molecule (CAM) are covalently linked to said hydrogel.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for culturing cells so that the cells are induced to differentiate into cells that express a hepatic stellate phenotype. The invention is also directed to cells produced by the methods of the invention. The cells are useful, among other applications, for treatment of liver deficiencies, liver metabolism studies, and liver toxicity studies, fibrogenic studies, or to support hepatocyte function in co-culture setting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of neurological diseases, particularly to neurodegenerative diseases caused by dipeptide repeat toxicity. The invention provides genetic and chemical inhibitors of the protein kinase NEK6 to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for culturing cells so that the cells are induced to differentiate into cells that express a hepatic stellate phenotype. The invention is also directed to cells produced by the methods of the invention. The cells are useful, among other applications, for treatment of liver deficiencies, liver metabolism studies, and liver toxicity studies, fibrogenic studies, or to support hepatocyte function in co-culture setting.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and media for inducing or maintaining a mature hepatocyte phenotype in a cell, the method comprising the step of cultivation cells in a cell culture medium comprising at least 10 mg amino acids/ml medium, wherein at least 50% (w/w) of the concentration of said amino acids in said medium is provided by one up to five amino acids and, with the proviso that said one up to five amino acids is not one of Thr, Tyr, Cys, Met, Arg and His.

Abstract: The present invention relates to screening methods for identifying suppressors or activators of a pathway.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of altering gene expression by homologous recombination in a multipotent adult progenitor cell (MAPC). In particular, methods of producing a recombinant MAPC, of correcting a genetic defect in a mammal, of providing a functional and/or therapeutic protein to a mammal, and of transforming a MAPC are provided. MAPCs containing an erogenous DNA as well as recombinant MAPCs and their differentiated progeny are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to endodermal progenitor cells and methods of isolation, culture, differentiation and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for culturing stem cells, such that neuronal differentiation can be achieved.

Abstract: The invention is related to methods for culturing stem cells, more particularly hematopoietic stem cells (HSC). The invention relates to methods for HSC maintenance and/or expansion through the use of soluble factors. The invention is also directed to cells produced by the methods of the invention. The cells are useful, among other things, for treatment of disorders or diseases (e.g. leukemia). The invention also relates to the development of small molecules that may increase HSC self renewal in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of altering gene expression by homologous recombination in a multipotent adult progenitor cell (MAPC). In particular, methods of producing a recombinant MAPC, of correcting a genetic defect in a mammal, of providing a functional and/or therapeutic protein to a mammal, and of transforming a MAPC are provided. MAPCs containing an erogenous DNA as well as recombinant MAPCs and their differentiated progeny are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to endodermal progenitor cells and methods of isolation, culture, differentiation and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention is related to methods for culturing stem cells, more particularly hematopoietic stem cells (HSC). The invention relates to methods for HSC expansion and the use of RASSF8 to increase the retention and/or expansion of KLS cells in vitro. The invention is also directed to cells produced by the methods of the invention. The cells are useful, among other things, for treatment of disorders or diseases (e.g. leukemia). The invention also relates to the development of small molecules that may increase HSC self renewal in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: The present invention provides swine cells of non-embryonic origin that can be maintained in culture in the undifferentiated state or differentiated to form cells of multiple cell types. Also provided are methods of isolation and culture, as well as uses for the cells, such as xenogeneic transplantation and/or tissue repair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for culturing stem cells, such that neuronal differentiation can be achieved.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an in vivo functional genomics screen for extracting functional information from a global gene expression profiling dataset in a high-throughput manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for providing lysosomal enzymes to a subject by administering stem cells, preferably Multipotent Adult Progenitor Cells (MAPCs). The invention further relates to methods for treating lysosomal storage disorders by administering stem cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of altering gene expression by homologous recombination in a multipotent adult progenitor cell (MAPC). In particular, methods of producing a recombinant MAPC, of correcting a genetic defect in a mammal, of providing a functional and/or therapeutic protein to a mammal, and of transforming a MAPC are provided. MAPCs containing an erogenous DNA as well as recombinant MAPCs and their differentiated progeny are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated stem cells of non-embryonic origin that can be maintained in culture in the undifferentiated state or differentiated to form cells of multiple tissue types. Also provided are methods of isolation and culture, as well as therapeutic uses for the isolated cells.