Are elevations in serum anti-flagellin and anti-LPS Igs related to growth faltering in young Tanzanian children?
Serologic measures of increased intestinal permeability to bacterial components are associated with subsequent poor growth and could help identify children who may benefit most from preventive interventions. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT00421668.
Although biologic differences exist between adipose-derived mesenchymal cells from juveniles and adults, the osteogenic capacity of these cells appears to be minimally affected by donor age. This suggests that these cells may be a particularly useful cellular resource in the design of cell-based therapies for skeletal regeneration in an aging population.