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Modeling Ovarian Cancer Cell Colonization of Omentum: An Ex Vivo Method to Establish Milky Spot Colonization of Fluorescently Labeled Ovarian Cancer Cells in Murine Omentum Explants
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2023
In this video, we establish an ex vivo omental organ culture overlaid with GFP-expressing ovarian cancer cells to study ovarian cancer colonization within the omental explant. This protocol analyzes immune cell structures within the omentum known as milky spots that promote metastases.
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Mesothelial Cell Isolation: A Technique to Isolate Primary Mesothelial Cells From Human Omentum Tissue Specimen
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2023
This video describes the protocol to isolate primary human mesothelial cells from the human omentum specimen. The mesothelial cells can be used to establish an in vitro ovarian cancer model to investigate ovarian cancer cell adhesion, invasion, and proliferation.
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A Method for Islet Transplantation to the Omentum in Mouse
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2019
A method for the omental transplantation of islets in a mouse is introduced. The isolated islets are mixed with hydrogel and the mixture is placed into the omental pouch of a diabetic mouse. Then, the blood glucose is monitored, and immuno-histochemical analysis is performed.
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An Alternative to the Traditional Cold Pressor Test: The Cold Pressor Arm Wrap
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2014
The cold pressor test is a classic stress induction task used in a wide range of research examining the relationship between stress and cognition, emotion, and behavior. In this article, a practical and versatile alternative to the traditional cold pressor test is presented: the cold pressor arm wrap.
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An Ex Vivo Model of Ovarian Cancer Peritoneal Metastasis Using Human Omentum
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2024
This protocol describes the establishment of a three-dimensional (3D) ex vivo model of cancer cell-omentum interaction. The model provides a platform for elucidating pro-tumor mechanisms within the adipose niche and for testing novel therapies.
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The vascularized omental tissue can adhere to a graft, scaffold, implant, or injured organ and provide a living source of blood vessels. It may also release pro-angiogenic signals, meaning cues that promote new vessel formation. Together, these effects can help establish connections between the construct and host circulation, potentially improving oxygen and nutrient access during repair.
The omentum contributes more than blood vessels. Its extracellular matrix provides a biological environment that can support attachment and integration, while immune-modulating cells may influence how the host responds to the implanted or injured site. These combined properties can help create conditions that favor tissue repair rather than leaving the construct biologically isolated.
A graft or engineered construct may perform poorly if it cannot connect effectively with the host circulation. Omental support is investigated because vascular connections can improve access to the surrounding biological environment. Better integration may increase graft survival and help preserve or restore function, which is especially relevant when transplanted cells or reconstructed tissue require sustained host support.
The strategy can be applied around several target types, including tissue-engineered scaffolds, implants, grafts, and injured organs. The target determines the intended regenerative goal, such as encouraging vascularization, supporting transplanted cells, promoting wound healing, or assisting reconstruction. This flexibility makes the approach relevant across multiple bioengineering and regenerative medicine settings.
A conceptual workflow begins by positioning the selected graft, scaffold, implant, or injured organ at the repair site, followed by placing vascularized omental tissue around it. The tissue is then expected to adhere to the target, provide extracellular matrix and cellular support, and promote vascular connections. The intended outcome is improved integration with host tissue.
Researchers may investigate Omentum Wrap when limited vascularization or poor host integration could restrict the performance of a regenerative construct. Relevant applications include tissue engineering, cell transplantation, wound healing, and reconstruction. In these contexts, the approach is studied for its potential to support graft survival, improve construct function, and connect engineered or transplanted material with host circulation.