Abstract: The present invention relates to three-dimensional (3D) tissue constructs and methods of using such 3D tissue constructs to screen for neurotoxic agents. In particular, provided herein are methods of producing and using complex, highly uniform human tissue models comprising physiologically relevant human cells, where the tissue models have the degree of sample uniformity and reproducibility required for use in quantitative high-throughput screening applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for deriving human hematopoietic progenitors, primitive macrophages, and microglial cells from human pluripotent stem cells. In particular, provided herein are highly efficient and reproducible methods of obtaining human primitive macrophages and microglia from human pluripotent stem cells, where the primitive macrophages and microglia can be suitable for clinically relevant therapeutic applications.

Abstract: Disclosed are formulations for providing an active agent. Formulations include a carrier including an active agent and mineral coated microparticles wherein an active agent is adsorbed to the mineral. Other formulations include a carrier including mineral coated microparticles wherein mineral coated microparticles include an active agent. Also disclosed are methods for sustained delivery of an active agent and methods for treating inflammatory diseases using a formulation for providing sustained delivery of an active agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are formulations for providing an active agent. Formulations include a carrier including an active agent and mineral coated microparticles wherein an active agent is adsorbed to the mineral. Other formulations include a carrier including mineral coated microparticles wherein mineral coated microparticles include an active agent. Also disclosed are methods for sustained delivery of an active agent and methods for treating inflammatory diseases using a formulation for providing sustained delivery of an active agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for pluripotent stem cell culture. Compositions include mineral coated microparticles having a core and a mineral coating, wherein the mineral coating includes fibroblast growth factor. Also disclosed are methods for pluripotent stem cell culture methods using mineral coated microparticles including fibroblast growth factor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for deriving human hematopoietic progenitors, primitive macrophages, and microglial cells from human pluripotent stem cells. In particular, provided herein are highly efficient and reproducible methods of obtaining human primitive macrophages and microglia from human pluripotent stem cells, where the primitive macrophages and microglia can be suitable for clinically relevant therapeutic applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of differentiating pericytes from pluripotent stem cells comprising culturing steps in chemically defined culture medium. A population of exogenously derived pericytes from PSCs are also contemplated. Further uses of the exogenously cultured pericytes for an in vitro disease model or in vitro angiogenesis assay are contemplated, including an in vitro 3D model of vasculature.

Abstract: Decellularized plant tissues and the use of these plant tissues as scaffolds are disclosed herein. Particularly, decellularized plant tissues are functionalized such to allow for human cell adhesion, thereby allowing for their use as scaffolds for human cells. These scaffolds can then be used in a number of applications/markets, including as research tools for tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and basic cellular biology.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for a scaffold having a mineral coating similar to bone. Also provided is a method for mineral coating a scaffold so as to promote mineral coating of the scaffold with a plate-like nanostructure and a carbonate-substituted, calcium-deficient hydroxyapatite phase.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to methods of stimulating bone formation for the purpose of improving bone repair, accelerating bone healing, and/or generating now bone in a local region with absent or diminished bone due to injury, disease, or defect, comprising administering a composition comprising ?-catenin mRNA complex to the subject.

Abstract: Provided are biocompatible and implantable scaffolds for treating a tissue defect, such as a bone gap. The scaffolds can have a modular design comprising a tissue scaffold rack designed to accommodate one or more modules. Also provided are methods for fabrication and use of such scaffolds.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for generating visible light photopolymerized hydrogels to support cell viability, expansion, and encapsulation.

Abstract: Provided are biocompatible and implantable scaffolds for treating a tissue defect, such as a bone gap. The scaffolds can have a modular design comprising a tissue scaffold rack designed to accommodate one or more modules. Also provided are methods for fabrication and use of such scaffolds.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for the co-delivery of ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins. Compositions include mineral coated microparticles having a mineral layer, a ribonucleic acid, and an interferon binding protein. Ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins can be adsorbed to the mineral layer, can be incorporated into the mineral Layer, and combinations thereof. Also disclosed are methods for co-delivery of ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins and methods for treating inflammatory diseases using mineral coated microparticles having a mineral layer to provide co-delivery of ribonucleic acids and interferon binding proteins.

Abstract: Disclosed are formulations for providing a therapeutic bioactive polypeptide to injured tissue. Formulations include mineral coated microparticles wherein a polynucleotide is adsorbed to the mineral layer. Other formulations include a carrier including mineral coated microparticles wherein mineral coated microparticles include a polynucleotide. Also disclosed are methods for sustained delivery of a bioactive polypeptide and methods for treating chronic wounds using a formulation for providing sustained delivery of the bioactive peptide.

Abstract: Provided is a microsphere comprising a bead coated with a first calcium-containing mineral. Also provided is a method of producing a microsphere. Additionally, a method of administering a compound to a vertebrate is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions having mineral crystals and biological molecules for the delivery of the biological materials and methods for preparing mineral crystals having a biologic material.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for a scaffold coated with a primer coating and a mineral coating. Also provided is a composition for a scaffold having a mineral coating similar to bone. Also provided is a method for mineral coating a scaffold so as to promote mineral coating of the scaffold with a plate-like nanostructure and a carbonate-substituted, calcium-deficient hydroxyapatite phase.

Abstract: Use of decellularized plant tissues as scaffolds for producing edible animal tissue are disclosed herein. Particularly, decellularized plant tissues are used as scaffolds for animal cells to allow growth and differentiation it animal tissue. The edible animal tissue can be dried such as in a beef jerky form for human consumption.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to methods of stimulating bone formation for the purpose of improving bone repair, accelerating bone healing, and/or generating new bone in a local region with absent or diminished bone due to injury, disease, or defect, comprising administering a composition comprising ?-catenin mRNA complex to the subject.