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ArticleScientific reports2014

Heterogeneous structure of stem cells dynamics: statistical models and quantitative predictions.

Paul Bogdan, Bridget M Deasy, Burhan Gharaibeh, Timo Roehrs, Radu Marculescu

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5 authors.

Paul Bogdan1] Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2560, USA [2].
Bridget M Deasy1] CellStock, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, USA [2] McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine of UPMC and Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA [3].
Burhan Gharaibeh1] Institute for Complex Engineered Systems, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA15213, USA [2] Stem Cell Research Center (SCRC), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA [3].
Timo RoehrsMcGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine of UPMC and Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
Radu MarculescuDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Understanding stem cell (SC) population dynamics is essential for developing models that can be used in basic science and medicine, to aid in predicting cells fate. These models can be used as tools e.g. in studying patho-physiological events at the cellular and tissue level, predicting (mal)functions along the developmental course, and personalized regenerative medicine. Using time-lapsed imaging and statistical tools, we show that the dynamics of SC populations involve a heterogeneous structure consisting of multiple sub-population behaviors. Using non-Gaussian statistical approaches, we identify the co-existence of fast and slow dividing subpopulations, and quiescent cells, in stem cells from three species. The mathematical analysis also shows that, instead of developing independently, SCs exhibit a time-dependent fractal behavior as they interact with each other through molecular and tactile signals. These findings suggest that more sophisticated models of SC dynamics should view SC populations as a collective and avoid the simplifying homogeneity assumption by accounting for the presence of more than one dividing sub-population, and their multi-fractal characteristics.

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Models, BiologicalModels, StatisticalAnimalsCell DivisionCell ProliferationHumansMiceRatsStem CellsTime-Lapse Imaging

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PMID24769917
PMCPMC4001100

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