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  • Title: [Effect of angiotensin II on cord blood CD34(+) cells expansion in vitro].
    Author: Peng C, Li WM, Ma YP, Hu ZB, Cheng FJ, Liu LB, Zou P.
    Journal: Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi; 2003 Jun; 11(3):227-9. PubMed ID: 12844400.
    Abstract:
    Angiotensin II (Ang II) is one active substance of renin-angiotensin system. In order to explore the effect of Ang II combined with various cytokines on proliferation and differentiation of cord blood CD34(+) cells, in vitro experiments of cell cultures of Ang II with or without cytokines were taken place. The results showed that Ang II stimulated both BFU-E and CFU-GM expansion. The numbers of BFU-E and CFU-GM raised with increase of Ang II concentrations ranged from 0.01 - 0.1 micro mol/L. In semi-solid culture assay, Ang II stimulated CFU-GM production but no effect on BFU-E occurred. The multiple number of CFU-GM increased from 2.3 +/- 0.8 to 7.8 +/- 1.9 times when Ang II was added into SCF + G-CSF + GM-CSF + IL-3 combination. Similarly, the multiple number of BFU-E increased from 3.1 +/- 1.8 to 9.2 +/- 2.3 times when Ang II was combined with SCF + EPO + TPO + IL-3. In conclusion, Ang II stimulated cord blood hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell expansion in vitro the in presence of various cytokines.
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