Abstract: Provided herein are methods of producing natural killer (NK) cells and/or ILC3 cells using a three-stage expansion and differentiation method with media comprising stem cell mobilizing factors. Also provided herein are methods of suppressing tumor cell proliferation using the NK cells and/or ILC3 cells and the NK cell and/or ILC3 cell populations produced by the three-stage methods described herein, as well as methods of treating individuals having cancer or a viral infection, comprising administering the NK cells and/or ILC3 cells and the NK cell and/or ILC3 cell populations produced by the three-stage methods described herein to an individual having the cancer or viral infection.

Abstract: Provided herein are stimulated placental stem cells and methods of treating individuals having diseases or disorders of the circulatory system using stimulated placental cells. The invention also provides methods of inducing angiogenesis using such stimulated cells or populations of cells comprising such stimulated cells.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for forming three-dimensional tissues in vivo. In one embodiment, provided herein is a method for forming a three-dimensional tissue in vivo, comprising depositing on a surface that is in or on a subject at least one composition that comprises cells. In another embodiment, provided herein is a method for forming a three-dimensional tissue in vivo, comprising depositing on a surface that is in or on a subject at least one composition that comprises cells and at least one composition that comprises an extracellular matrix (ECM). In another embodiment, provided herein is a method for forming a three-dimensional tissue in vivo, comprising depositing on a surface that is in or on a subject at least one composition that comprises cells, at least one composition that comprises an extracellular matrix (ECM), and at least one other additional components.

Abstract: Provided herein are micro-organoids, referred to herein as Functional Physiological Units (FPUs), that are capable of replacing or augmenting one or more physiological functions in an individual, which are useful in the treatment of individuals lacking, or suffering a deficit in, said physiological function.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved compositions and methods for the collection of stem cells from an organ, e.g., placenta. The invention provides a stem cell collection composition comprising an apoptosis inhibitor and, optionally, an enzyme such as a protease or mucolytic enzyme, vasodilator, necrosis inhibitor, oxygen-carrying perfluorocarbon, or an organ preserving compound. The invention provides methods of using the stem cell collection composition to collect stem cells and to preserve populations of stem cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved compositions and methods for the collection of stem cells from an organ, e.g., placenta. The invention provides a stem cell collection composition comprising an apoptosis inhibitor and, optionally, an enzyme such as a protease or mucolytic enzyme, vasodilator, necrosis inhibitor, oxygen-carrying perfluorocarbon, or an organ preserving compound. The invention provides methods of using the stem cell collection composition to collect stem cells and to preserve populations of stem cells.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of producing natural killer (NK) cells and/or ILC3 cells using a three-stage expansion and differentiation method with media comprising stem cell mobilizing factors. Also provided herein are methods of suppressing tumor cell proliferation using the NK cells and/or ILC3 cells and the NK cell and/or ILC3 cell populations produced by the three-stage methods described herein, as well as methods of treating individuals having cancer or a viral infection, comprising administering the NK cells and/or ILC3 cells and the NK cell and/or ILC3 cell populations produced by the three-stage methods described herein to an individual having the cancer or viral infection.

Abstract: Provided herein are stimulated placental stem cells and methods of treating individuals having diseases or disorders of the circulatory system using stimulated placental cells. The invention also provides methods of inducing angiogenesis using such stimulated cells or populations of cells comprising such stimulated cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved compositions and methods for the collection of stem cells from an organ, e.g., placenta. The invention provides a stem cell collection composition comprising an apoptosis inhibitor and, optionally, an enzyme such as a protease or mucolytic enzyme, vasodilator, necrosis inhibitor, oxygen-carrying perfluorocarbon, or an organ preserving compound. The invention provides methods of using the stem cell collection composition to collect stem cells and to preserve populations of stem cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved compositions and methods for the collection of stem cells from an organ, e.g., placenta. The invention provides a stem cell collection composition comprising an apoptosis inhibitor and, optionally, an enzyme such as a protease or mucolytic enzyme, vasodilator, necrosis inhibitor, oxygen-carrying perfluorocarbon, or an organ preserving compound. The invention provides methods of using the stem cell collection composition to collect stem cells and to preserve populations of stem cells.

Abstract: Provided herein are organoids comprising decellularized placental vascular scaffold comprising, or consisting of, a decellularized placental vascular scaffold, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved compositions and methods for the collection of stem cells from an organ, e.g., placenta. The invention provides a stem cell collection composition comprising an apoptosis inhibitor and, optionally, an enzyme such as a protease or mucolytic enzyme, vasodilator, necrosis inhibitor, oxygen-carrying perfluorocarbon, or an organ preserving compound. The invention provides methods of using the stem cell collection composition to collect stem cells and to preserve populations of stem cells.

Abstract: Provided herein are micro-organoids, referred to herein as Functional Physiological Units (FPUs), that are capable of replacing or augmenting one or more physiological functions in an individual, which are useful in the treatment of individuals lacking, or suffering a deficit in, said physiological function.

Abstract: Provided herein are uses of compositions comprising extracellular matrix (ECM) and compositions comprising ECM components in the treatment of non-dental oral lesions.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for forming three-dimensional tissues in vivo. In one embodiment, provided herein is a method for forming a three-dimensional tissue in vivo, comprising depositing on a surface that is in or on a subject at least one composition that comprises cells. In another embodiment, provided herein is a method for forming a three-dimensional tissue in vivo, comprising depositing on a surface that is in or on a subject at least one composition that comprises cells and at least one composition that comprises an extracellular matrix (ECM). In another embodiment, provided herein is a method for forming a three-dimensional tissue in vivo, comprising depositing on a surface that is in or on a subject at least one composition that comprises cells, at least one composition that comprises an extracellular matrix (ECM), and at least one other additional components.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of generating tissues and organs in vitro or ex vivo comprising depositing cells and extracellular matrix onto a surface, as well as methods of using such tissues and organs. In one embodiment, the cells and ECM used in accordance with the methods for generating tissues (e.g., three-dimensional tissues) and organs described herein are deposited as part of the same composition. In another embodiment, the cells and ECM used in accordance with the methods for generating tissues (e.g., three-dimensional tissues) and organs described herein are deposited as part of different compositions.

Abstract: Provided herein are organoids comprising decellularized placental vascular scaffold comprising, or consisting of, a decellularized placental vascular scaffold, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved compositions and methods for the collection of stem cells from an organ, e.g., placenta. The invention provides a stem cell collection composition comprising an apoptosis inhibitor and, optionally, an enzyme such as a protease or mucolytic enzyme, vasodilator, necrosis inhibitor, oxygen-carrying perfluorocarbon, or an organ preserving compound. The invention provides methods of using the stem cell collection composition to collect stem cells and to preserve populations of stem cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved compositions and methods for the collection of stem cells from an organ, e.g., placenta. The invention provides a stem cell collection composition comprising an apoptosis inhibitor and, optionally, an enzyme such as a protease or mucolytic enzyme, vasodilator, necrosis inhibitor, oxygen-carrying perfluorocarbon, or an organ preserving compound. The invention provides methods of using the stem cell collection composition to collect stem cells and to preserve populations of stem cells.