AU2016256806A1 - Modulation of angiogenesis - Google Patents

Abstract

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MODULATION OF ANGIOGENESIS

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[001] The invention provides methods for treating pathological conditions that can be improved by providing angiogenesis. The invention is generally directed to providing angiogenesis by administering cells that express and/or secrete one or more pro-angiogenic factors. The invention is also directed to drug discovery methods to screen for agents that modulate the ability of the eels to express and/or secrete one or more pro-angiogenic factors. The invention is also directed to cel! banks that can be used to provide cells for administration to a subject, the hanks comprising ceils having desired levels of expression and/or secretion of one or more pro-angiogenic factors. The invention is also directed to compositions comprising cells having specific desired levels of expression and/or secretion of one or more pro-angiogenic factors, such as pharmaceutical compositions, The invention is also directed to diagnostic methods conducted prior to administering the cells to a subject to be treated, including assays to assess the desired potency of the cells to be administered. The invention is further directed to post-treatment diagnostic assays to assess the effect of the ceils on a subject being treated. The cells are non-emhryonic stem* non-genu cells that can be characterized by one or more of the following: extended replication in culture; and express markers of extended replication, such as tdbmefase, markers of pluripotentiaiity, and broad differentiation potential, without being transformed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[002] Hie invention is broadly directed to methods for providing angiogenesis.

[003] The invention is also directed tp methods for providing one or more pKuregiogenic factors to provide angiogenesis.

[004] Pro-angiogenic factors include, but are not limited to, FGF, VEGF, VEGFR, NRP-1, Angl, Ang2, PDGF (BB-homodimer), PDGFR, TGF-β, endoglin, TGF-β receptors, MCP-1, Integrins ανβ3, βνβϊ. Οδβι, VE-Cadherin, CD31, ephrin, plasminogen activators, plasminogen activator inhibitor-!, eNQS, COX-2, AC133, Idl/Id3, Angiogenin, IIGF, Vegf, 11-1 alpha, 11-8, B-6, Cxcl5, Pgfa, Fgfo, Tgfa, Tgip, MMPs ( including mmp9), Plasminogen activator inhibitar-1. Thrombospondin, Angiopoietin 1, Angiopoietin 2, Amphiregulin, Leptin, Endothelin-1, AAMP, AGGF1, AMOT, ANGLPTL3, ANGFTL4, BTG1, IL-Ιβ, NOS3, TNFSF12, and VASIT2.

[005] According to this invention, providing angiogenesis can be achieved by administering cells naturally (he,, non-recombinantly) expressing and/or secreting one or more pro-angiogenic factors or medium conditioned by the ceils. Cells include, but are hot limited to, cells that are not enibryonic Stent cells anti not germ cells, having some characteristics of eratnpmie stem cells* bat being derived from non-emferyonic tissue, and expressing and/or secreting; one or more pro-angiogenic factors, The ceils may naturally express/secrete one or more pro-angiogenic factors (Le., not genetically or pharmaceutically modified to activate expression-and/or secretion]. However, natural ©Kpressors can be igenetieally or pharmaceutically modified to increase potency, [006] The cells may express pluiipoteney markers, such as oc||. They piay also express markers associated with extended replicative capacity, such as telomerase. Other charaeteristies of plurapetency can include the ability to differentiate into cell types: of more: than one germ layer, such as two or three of ectodermal, endodermal, and mesodermal embryonic germ layers. Such cells may or may not be immortalized or transformed in culture. The cels may be highly expanded without being IraiisfbrirM and also maintain a normal karyotype. For example, in one embodiment, the non-embryonie Stem, nongerm cells may have undergone at least 10-4() ceil doublings in culture, such as 50, 60, or more, wheisxn the cells are pot transformed and have a normal karyotype. The cells may difft^ntiate km at feast one cell type of each of two of the endodermal, ectodermal, and mesodermal embryonie lineages and may include differentiation into ail three. Further, the cells may not be fumorigenic, such as not producing teratomas. If cells are transformed or fumorigenic, and it is desirable to use them for infusion, such cells may be disabled so they cannot form tumors in vivo, as by treatment that prevents cell proliferation into tumors. Such treatments are well known in the art.

[007] Cells include, but ate not limited to, the following numbered embodiments: [008] 1. Isolated expanded son-embryonic stem, non-germ cells, the ceils having undergone at least l|-40 cell doublings in culture, wherein the ceils express oet4, are not transformed, and have a normal karyotype.

[009] 2. The iron-embryonic stem, non-germ cells of 1 above that furiiier express one m has® of telomerase, rex-1, rox-1, or sox-2.

[010] 3. The Beh4Sffiftipnic sick, noh-prm cells of 1 above that cap difforentiate into at least one cell type of at least two of the endodermal, ectodermal, and mesodermal embryonie lineages.

[011] 4. The rson-cmhryonic stem, non-germ pells of 3 above that further express one or more of telomerase, rex-1, rox-1, or sox-2.

[012] 5. The non-embryonic stem, non-germ cells of 3 above that can differentiate into at least one cell type of each of the endodermal, ectodermal, and mesodermal embryonic lineages.

[013] 6. The non-embryonic stem, non-germ cells of 5 above that tether express one or more of telomerase, rex-1, rox-1, or sox-2, [014] 7. Isolated expanded non-embryonic stem, non-germ ceils that are obtained by culture ol non-embryonic, non-germ tissue, the cells having undergone at least 40 cell doublings in culture, wherein the cells are not transformed and have a normal karyotype.

[0l5i S, The non-cmbryonlc stem, non-germ cells of 7 above that express one or more of oct4, telomerase, rex-1, rox-1, or sox-2.

[016] 9. The non-embryonic stem, non-germ cells of 7 above, that can differentiate into at least one cell type of at least two of the endodermal, ectodermal, and mesodermal embryonic lineages.

[017] 10. The non-embryonic stem, non-germ cells of 9 above that express one or metre of oct4, telomerase, rex-1, rox-1, or sox-2.

[018] 11, Tlie non-embryonic stem, non- germ cells of 9 above that can differentiate into at least one cell type of each of the endodermal, ectodermal, and mesodermal embryonic lineages.

[019] 12. The non-embryonic stem, non-germ cells of 11 above that express one or more of oct4, telomerase^ rex-1, rox -1, or sox-2.

[020] 13. Isolated expanded non-embryonic stem, non-germ cells, the cells having undergone at least 10-40 cell doublings in culture, wherein the cells express telomerase, are not transformed, and have a normal karyotype.

[021 i 14. The non-embryonic si cm, h§n-gerip eels of 13 above, that further express one or more of oct4. rex-1, rox-1, or sox-2.

[022] :15. The non-embryonic stem, non-germ cells of 13 above that can differentiate into at least one ceil type of at least two of the endodermal, ectodermal, and mesodermal embryonic lineages.

[023] 16. The non-embryonic stem, non-germ cels of 15 above that tether CiipfeSS one or more of oct4, rex-1, rox-1, or sox-2.

[024] 17; The non-embryonic stem, aon-genn cells of 15 above that can differentiate into at least one cell type of each of fee endodermal, ectodermal, and mesodermal embryonic lineages.

[025] |:8. The non-embryonic stem, non-germ cells of 17 above ilat farther oct4, rex-1, rox-1, or sox-2.

[1326] 19. Isolated expai^daoH^embryonic stein, non-germ cells that can differentiate into at least one cell type of at least two of the endodetmal, ectodermal, and mesodermal embryonic lineages, said cells having undergone at least 10-40 cell doublings in culture.

[027] 20. The Son-embryonic stem, non-germ cells of 19 above that express one or more of ocf4, telomerase, rex-1, rox-1, or sox-2.

[028] 21. The non-emfeyomc stem, non-germ cells of 19 above that can differentiate into at least one cell tjfie of each of the endodennal, ectodermal, and mesodermal embryonic lineages.

[029] 22. The non-emhryonie stem, non-germ cells of 21 above that express one or more of oct4, telomerase, rex-1, rox-1, or sox-2, [030] In one embodiment, the subject is human.

[031] The cells that express and/or secrete one or more prefeangiogenic factors can be used in drug discovery methods to serpen for an agent that unite the ability of the cells to express and/or secrete one or more pro-angiogenic factors so as to be able to provide angiogenesis. Such agents include, but are not limited to, small organic molecules, antisense nucleic acids, siRNA, DNA aptamers, peptides, antibodies, non-antibody proteins, cytokines, chemokines, and ebemo-aitractants.

[032] In a specific exemplified embodiment, potency is enhanced by exposing the cells to a combination of TNF-α, 1L-1 β, and IFN-γ. In other embodiments, any of these components could be used individually. In further embodiments, other pro-inflammatory molecules could be used, including, but not limited to, other interleukins or interferons such as Ill-a, IL-6, TGF-b, GM-CSF, IL11, IL12, IL17, IL18, Π..8, toll-like receptor ligands including LPS, Poly(l:Q, CPGN-ODK, and zymosan. In another specific exemplified embodiment, potency is enhanced by exposing the cells to latanoprost, a prostaglandin F analog. In another embodiment, the cells can be exposed to prostaglandin F, any other prostaglandin F2 alpha receptor analog. E-type prostaglandins or analogs.

[033] Because the angiogenic effects described in this application can be caused by secreted factors, not only the cells, but also conditioned medium (or extracts thereof) produced from culturing the cells, are useful to achieve the effects. Such medium would contain the secreted factors and, therefore, could be used instead of the cells or added to the cells. So. where cells can be used, it should be understood that conditioned medium (or extracts thereof) would also be effective and could be substituted or added.

[034] In view of the property of the cells to achieve the angiogenic effects, ceil banks can be established containing cells that are selected for having a desired potency to express and secrete one or more pro-angiogenic factors so as to ppVide angiogenesis. Accordingly, the invention encompasses assaying cells for the ability to express and/pr secrete one or more pro-angiogenic factors and banking the «ills having a desired potency. The bank can provide a source for making a pharmaceutical composition to administer to a subject. Gells can be used directly from the bank or expanded prior to use. Especially in the case thatstheseells are subjected to further expansion, after expansion it is desirable to validate that thescells still have the desired potency: Banks1 allow the “offfhe shelf9 USe of cells that are allogeneic to the subject.

[035] Accordingly, the invention also is directed to diagnostic prmseiuKS conducted prior to administering the cells to a subject. The procedures include assessing the potency of the cells to express and/or secrete one or more pro-angiogenic factors so as to be able to provide angiogenesis. The cells may be taken from a cell bank and used directly or expanded prior to administration. In either case, the cells could be assessed for the desired potency. Especially in the case that the cells are subjected to further expansion, after expansion it is desirable to validate that the cells still have the desired potency. Or the cells can be derived from the subject and expanded prior to administration, in this case, as well, the cells could be assessed for the desired potency prior to administration back to the subject (autologous).

[036] Although the cells that ape selected for expression of the one or snore pro-angiogenic factors are necessarily assayed during the Rejection procedure, it may be preferable and prudent to again assay the ceils prior to administration to a subject for treatment to confirm that the cells still express desired levels of the factors. This is particularly preferable where the expressor Cells have been expanded or have been stored for any length of time, such as in a cell bank, where cells are most likely frozen during storage.

[037] With respdt to method! of treatment with ceils expressing/secreting one Gcmor© pro?angk>gente factors, between the original isolation of the cells and the administration to a subject, there may be multiple (i.e., sequential) assays for faciar(s) expression, This is to confirm that the cells still express/secrete the one or more pro-angiogenic factors after manipulations that occur within this time frame. For example, an assay may be performed after each expansion of the cells. If cells are Stored in a ceil hank, they may be assayed after being released from storage. IT they are frozen, they may be assayed after thawing. If the cells from a cell bank are expanded, they rosy he assayed after expansion. Preferably, a portion of the final ceil product (i.e., the cell preparation that is physically administered to the subject) pray be assayed· [038] The inv«g|og further includes gost-hesita^ assays, following administration of the celts, to assess efficacy. The diagnostic assays include, but are not limited to, analysis of angiogenesis by clinical symptoms, morphologically (e.g,, presence of vessels) or by one or more biomarkers of angiogenesis. P39] The invention is also directed to methods tor establishing the dosage of the ceils by assessing the potency of the ceils to express and/or secrete one or pore pro-angiogenic factors so as to provide angiogenesis. In this case* the potency would be determined and the dosage adjusted accordingly.

[040] Potency can Ip assessed by npasuring the amounts of the factors themselves. It can also be assessedby assaying effects: that thesfae-tors provide, suehsas in vim of 1¾ vitro angiogenesis.

[041] The invention is also directed to compositions comprising a population of the cells having a desired potency, and, particularly the expression and/or secretion of desired amounts of one or more pro-angiogenic factors. Shell population® may be found as pharmaceutical compositions suitable for admfototriifion ¢0 a subject and/or in cell banks from which cells can be used directly for administration to a subject or expanded prior to administration. In one embodiment, the cells have enhanced (increased) potency compared to the previous (parent) cell population. Parent cells are its defined herein. Enhancement can be by selection of natural expressors or by external factors acting on toe cells.

[042j The methods and compositions of (lie invention are useful for treating any disease to which angiogenesis is beneficial. This includes, but is not limited to, any ischemic condition, for example, acute myocardial infafetibii, chronic heart failure, peripheral vascular disease» stroke, chronic total occlusion, renal ischemia, and acute Mdney in] my.

[043] Fpr these treatoieots, one would administer the cells expressing the one or more pre^anjpogenie factors. Such cells could have beensassessed :fbr the amount of thesfacfor(s) that they express aad/br secrete and selected for desiredi amounts of expression aitotor secretion of the factor(S).

[044] It is understood that for treatment of any of the above diseases, it may he expedient to use such cells; that is, one that has been assessed for factoris) expression and/or secretion and selected for a desired level Of expression and/or secretion prior to administration for treatment of the condition»

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[045] Figure i MtotiStem induces angiogenesis in vitro and secretes multiple pro-angiogenic factors (A), Photographs of in vitro angiogenesis induced by MulfiStem conditioned media (CM) with cultured HUVFO. (B) Average number of tubes formed per field ip each condition (C) Angiogenesis antibody array incubated with MuitiStem day 4 conditioned media. VEGF, IL-8 and CXLC5 are secreted by MuitiStem. CXCL5 (D) VEGF (E) and IL-8 (F) protein concentrations in 3 day spent media front four separate cultures illustrate that MuitiStem consistently express these proteins under standard culturing conditions.

[046] Figure 2 - VEGF is required for MuitiStem induced angiogenesis. Reutova! of VEGF from conditioned media prevents angiogenesis (A) complete VEGF immunodepietion and antibody specificity while IL-8 (B) and CXCL5 (C) levels are unaffected. (D,E) Immunodepietion of VEGF reduces angiogenesis induced by MuitiStem conditioned media. Addition of at least 250 pg/ml of VEGF165 or 50 pg/ml of VEGF121 is required to restore some level of angiogenesis although neither completely restored activity. |04?j Figure 3 - IL-8 is necessary MuitiStem induced angiogenesis, immunodepietion of ΙΓ.-8 from the conditioned media reduced angiogenesis but addition of IL-8 to basal media was insufficient to induce angiqgqpesis. (A) HtJVECS were incubated for IShrs with (a) endothelial growth factor medias(EGM), (b) seffirndree basal MuitiStem Media, (c) 4-day, serum-free MuitiStem CM, (d) rabbit IgG isotype control* and (e) 4-day, seruimfeee MuitiStem CM imnnuiodepteted of IL-8. (B) IL-8 is reduced by inuiwnodepletion (C,D) VEGF and CXGL5.levels were unchanged.

[048] Figure 4 - CXCL5 is required for MuitiStem induced angiogenesis. However, IL-8 and CXCL5 are msuffieient to initiate angiogenesis. (A) HIJVECS were incubated for 18brs witli (a) endothelial grc^th factor media (EGM), (b) EGM 4 IgG isotype control c) EGM 4 lOug/ml CXCL5 neutralizing antibody (d) serum-free basal MuitiStem Media (e) 4-day, serum-free MuitiStem conditioned media alone (CM) (f) CM + IgG isotype control (g) CM 4 CXCL5 neutralizing antibody (10ug/ml). (B,C) Addition of IL-8 ( 4000 pg/ml) or CXCL5 (150 pg/ml) afore or together to Multi Stem Basal Media was insufficient to induced angiogenesis.

[049] Figure 5 - Unlike MuitiStem, MSG do not indite» angiogenesis in vitro. (A) An in vitro angiogenesis assay iilusiraiiag the difference, in tite effects of MSC and MuitiStem conditioned media (CM) on endothelial ceil tube formation (B). Photographs from an in vitm angiogenesis assay showing the effoete of MSC and Multistem CM on endothelial cell tube formation after 6hrs and 24hrs. (C-E) Coneenteafions of CXGL5, VEGF, and IL-8 secreted by MSC and MuitiStem. 1050] Figure 6 - MuitiStem and MSC have distinct secretion profiles. Analysis of conditioned media from MSC and MuitiStem derived from the same donor (3 donor sample sets were analyzed) on an angiogenesis specific antibody array. (A) Photos of the developed membrane illustrate that the secretion pi-ofiic of MultiSiem is slinilar to MultiStem from other donors last show significant differences when compared to the secretion profile of MSC, even from the same donor, (B) Semi quantitative analysis of the arrays showing distincisseeretionsprofiles of MSC versus MultiStem, including exclusive expression of LL-8 by MultiStem, The data is expressed as the average spot intensity as a percent of positive control, normalized back to the total protein content.

[051] Figure 7 Treatment of MultiStem. with Cytomix increases the expression of pro-angiogenic molecules in vitro. MultiStem was grown for three days and then treated with Cytomix (10 ng/mL TNF-a, EL-Ιβ and IFNy) for 24, 48, 72 hrs. The ceils were subsequently collected for RT-PCR analysis for pro-angiogenic gene expression. CXCL5, FGF2 and HGF gene expression were all increased over baseline with cytomix treatment. Additionally, 1L-8 is also increased in these conditions [052] Figure 8 - Microarray analysis also shows an upregulation of the expression of angiogenic genes in MultiStem treated with Cytomix (48hrs). The figure shows a sample of angiogenic factors that are regulated. Microarray analysis shows an increase in pro-angiogenic factors in MultiStem treated with Cytomix for 6 or 48 hours. RNA from MultiStem treated with cytomix (n~6 per time point) or untreated MultiStem (n=6 per time point) was analyzed on an lliumina microarray chip (HumanHT-12_V4). Two MultiStem banks were examined. This figure gives examples of the fold increase for a sample of the pro-angiogenic genes upregulated. Further confirmation by qPCR is required and is currently in process. Γ053] Figure 9 - Cytomix treatment increases die angiogenic potential of MultiStem in the HUVEC tube formation assay. The figure shows angiogenesis scoring. Treatment of MultiStem with Cytomix increases angiogenesis in the HUVEC tube formation assay. Serum-free conditioned media collected from cells after three days shows that while conditioned media from untreated MultiStem gave robust HUVEC tube formation, treatment of the cells with Cytomix resulted in an increase of angiogenic potential. Serum-free conditioned media from Lonza MSCs did not induce significant HUVEC tube formation. Treatment of MSCs only slightly increased the angiogenic potential. EGM— endothelial growth media (positive control). EBM= serum-free basal endothelial media (negative control), [054] Figures 10A-C - Pre-treatment of MultiStem with prostaglandin F or latanoprost (prostaglandin F agonist) increases expression of the angiogenic factors by MultiStem in vitro. Treatment of MultiStem with a prostaglandin F analog, latanoprost, aiso increased the expression of pro-angiogenic factors. MultiStem was treated with a dose range of Latanoprost for 24, 48 or 72 hours, Gene expression of pro-angiogenic factors was then analyzed by RT-PCR. Gene expression of KfTLG (A), HGF and VEGF (B), and 11-8 (C) were all increased. The biologic, jpOstapandin F, also increased VEGF A levels §B).

[055] Figure 11 ··· fiUVEC tube formation assay to rest angiogenic potential of latenoprost (luM)-treated MultiStem. HUVEC tube formation increased modestly with conditioned media from latanoprost treated cells compared to conditioned media from untreated cells. Serum-free media was collected on day three from MultiStem cultured alone or in the presence of latanoprost (1 uM). Basal media or basal media with added latanoprost did no induce significant tube formation, in contras!., conditioned media from untreated ceils alone or with latanoprost (1 iiM) added to the media after collection, induced angiogenesis tp $gpl levels. ieniEn*free conditioned media collected from cells treated for three day with latanoprost increased the angiogenic potential modestly, as measure by this in vitro assay. EGM and serum containing MultiStem media served as positive controls. IBM and Basal serum-free media were the negative controls.

[056] Figure 12 -- In vitro angiogenesis analysis can be utilized to examine the potency of different cell lots and processing protocols. Measurement of the angiogenic potential by using the HUVEC tube formation assay can be used to assess the function potency of ceils from different cell lots (thaw a-f) or different processing conditioned (thaw-f versus 24 hr A-F).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[057] It should be understood that this invention is not limited to the particular methodology, protocols, and reagents, etc., described herein and, as such, may vary. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing paftieular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the disclosed invention, which is defined solely by the claims.

[058] The section headings are used herein for organizational purposes; only and are nc& to hc construed as in any way limiting the subject matter described.

[059! The methods and techniques of the present application are generally performed according to com· i. rational methods well-known in the art and as described in various general and more specific references that are cited and discussed throughout the present sjpeiilcation unless otherwise indicated. See, eig„ SattiJrodk et a!., MiM&ttl&f Cloning: A L^prdiory Manual, 3rd ed,, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. (2001) and Ausubel ei al,, Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, Greene Publishing Associates (1992), and Harlow and Lane* AntibmMesi A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, M.Y. (1990);

Definitions [060] “A” or “an” means herein owe qr more than one; al least one. Where the plural form is used herein, it generally includes the singular.

[06 i ] A “cell bank” is industry nomenclature for cells that have beers grown and stored for future use. Cells may be stored in aliquots. They can be used directly out of storage or may be expanded after storage. This is a convenience so that there are “off the shelf cells available for administration. The cellg may already be stored in a pharmaceu tical ly-acceptable excipient so they may be directly administened or they may be mixed with an appropriate excipient when they are released from storage. Cells may be frozen or otherwise stored in a form to preserve viability, In one embodiment of the invention, cell banks are created in which the cells have been selected for enhanced expression OF one or more pro-angiogenic factors. Following release from storage, and prior to administration fo fog subject, it may be preferable to again assay the cells for potency, i.e., level of expression of one or more pro-angiogcnic factors. Tits can be done using any of the assays, direct or indirect, described in this application or otherwise known in the art. Then cells having the desired potency can then be administered to the subject for treatment. Banks can be made using cells derived from the individual to be treated (from their pre-natal tissues such as placenta, umbilical cord blood, or umbilical cord matrix or expanded from the individual at any time after birth). Or banks can contain cells for allogeneic uses.

[062] “Co-administer” means to administer i» conjunction with one another, together, coordinately, including simultaneous or sequential administration of two or more agents.

[063] “Gonipriaiugr means, without other limitation, including the referent, necessarily, without any qualification or exclusion cm what else may be included. For example, “a composition comprising x and y” encompasses any composition that contains x and y, no matter what other components may be present in the composition. Likewise, “a method comprising the step of x” encompasses any method in which x is carried out, whether x is the only step in the method or it is only one of the steps, no matter how many other steps there may be and no matter how simple or complex x is in comparison to them. “Comprised of and similar phrases using words of the root “comprise” are used herein as synonyms of “comprising” and have the same meaning.

[064] “Comprised of’ is a synonym of “comprising” (see above).

[065] "Conditioned cell culture medium” is a term well-known in the art and refers to medium in which ceils have been grown. Herein this means that the cells am grown for a sufficient time to secrete the factors that are effective to achieve any of the results described in this application, including providing angiogenesis or providing one or more pro-angiogenic factors.

[066] Conditioned cell culture medium refers to medium in which ceils have been cultured so as to secrete factors into the medium. For the purposes of the present invention, cells can be grown through a sufficient number of ceil divisions so as to produce effective amounts of such factors so that the medium has the effects, including providing angiogenesis or providing one or more pro-angiogenic factors. Ceils are removed from the medium by any of the known methods in the art, including, but not limited to, centrifugation, filtration, inununodepletion (e.g., via tagged antibodies and magnetic columns), and FACS sorting.

[067] ‘‘EC cells” were discovered from analysis of a type of cancer called a teraiocarcinoma. In 1964, researchers noted that a single cell in teratocardnomas could be isolated and remain undifferentiated in cilltUit. This type Of stem cell became known as an embryonic carcinoma ceil (EC cell).

[068] “Effective amount” generally means an amount which provides the desired local or systemic effect that results from providing angiogenesis. For example, an effective amount is an amount sufficient to effectuate a beneficial or desired clinical result. The effective amount can be provided all at once in a single administration or in fractional amounts that provide the effective amount in several administrations. The precise determination of what would be considered an effective amount may be based on factors individual to each subject, including their size, age, injury, and/or disease or injury being treated, and amount of time since the injury occurred or the disease began. One skilled in the art will be able to determine the effective amount for a given subject based on these considerations which are routine in the art. As used herein, with respect to treatment, “effective dose” means the same as “effective amount.” [069] “Effective route” generally means a route which provides for delivery of an agent to a desired compartment, system, or location. For example, an effective route is one through which an agent can be administered to ptoVidC at die desired site of action an amount of the agent sufficient to effectuate a beneficial or desired clinical result.

[070] I mb ryonic Stem Ceils (ESC)’' are well known m the art and have been prepared from many different mammalian species. Embryonic stem cells are stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of an early stage embryo known as a blastocyst. They are able to differentiate into all derivatives of the three primary germ layers: ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm. These include each of the more than 220 cell types in the adult body. The ES cells can become any tissue in the body, excluding placenta, Only the llarula’s cells are totipotent, able to become all tissues and a placenta Some cells similar to JBSCs may Is producer! by nuclear transfer of a somatic cell nucleus into an enucleated fertilized egg.

[071] Use of the term “includes” is not intended to be limiting.

[072] “increase” or “increasing” means to induce a biological event entirely or to increase the degree of the event.

[973] “Induced pluripotent stem cells (1PSC or IPS cells)” are somatic cells that have been reprogrammed, for example, by introducing exogenous genes that confer on the somatic cell a less differentiated phenotype. These cells can then be induced to differentiate into less differentiated progeny. IPS cells have been derived using modifications of an approach originally discovered in 2006 {Yamanaka, S. et ai., Cell Stem Cell, 1:39-49 (2007)). For example, in one instance, to create IPS cells, scientists started with skin cells that were then modified by a standard laboratory technique using retroviruses to insert genes into the cellular DNA. In one instance, the inserted genes were Oct4, Sox2, Lif4, and c-mye, kaown tp act together as natural regulators to keep cells in an embryonic stem cell-like state. These cells have been described in the literature: See, for example, Weraig et ai., PNASi 105:5856s§861 (2008); Jaeniseh et a!., Cell, 132:567-582 (2008); Hanna et ai., Cell, 133:250-264 (2008); and Irambrink et al., Cell Stem Cell, 2:151-159 (3038). These references ate incorporated by reference for teaching IPSCs and methods for producing them. It is also possible that such cells can he created by Specific culture conditions (exposure to specific agents).

[074] The term “isolated” refers tp a ceil qr cells which are not associated with one or nsore cells or one or tiiore cellular components that are associated with the cell or cells is vivo. An “enriched population” means a relative increase in numbers of a desired cell relative to one or more other cell types in vivo or in primary culture, [075] However, as used, herein, the term “isolated5* does not indicate tire presence of only stem cells. Rather, the term “isolated” indicates that she cells are removed from their natural fesm environment and are present at a higher concentration at- compared to the normal tissue environment. Accordingly, an “isolated” eel! population may further include cell types in addition to stem ceils and may include additional tissue components* This also can be expressed in terms of cell doublings, for example. A cell may have undergone 10, 20; 30, 4G or more doublings in vitro or ex viVo So that it is enriched compared to its original numbers in vim or hi its ori|inal tissue environment (e.g,, bone marrow, peripheral blood, placenta, umbilical cord, umbilical cord blood: adippse tissue, etc,).

[076] “MAPC” is an acronym ftir “multipotcnt adult progenitor ceil.” It refers to a cel that is not an embryonic stem ceil or germ cell but has some characteristics of these. MAM! can be characterized in a nuiper of alternative descriptions, each of which conferred novelty to the ceiis When they were discovered. They can, therefore, be characterized by one or more of those descriptions. First, they have extended replicator® capacity in cultiiie without being transformed (tbmorigenic) and with a normal karyotype. Second, they Ebay give rise to cell progeny Of more than one germ layer, such as two or all three gefrn layers (i.e., endoderm, njesoderpi .and ectoderm) upon differentiaiiom TlrnsL although they are not embryonic stem cells or germ cells, they may express markers of these primitive cell types so that MAPCs may express one or more of Oct 3/4 (i.e., θα 3A), rex.-l, and rox-1. They may also express one or more of sox-2 and SSEA-4. Fourth, like a stem cell, they may self-renew, that is, have an extended replication capacity without being transformed, This means that these cells express telomerase (i.e., have telomerase activity). Accordingly, the cell type that was designated “MAPC” may be characterized by alternative basic characteristics that describe the cell via some of its novel properties.

[077] The term “adult” in MAPC is non-restrictive. It refers to a noil-embryonic somatic cell. MAPCs are karyotypicaliy normal and do not form teratomas in vivo. This acronym was first used in U.S. Patent No, 7,015,037 to describe a pluripoteni cell isolated from bone marrow. However, cells with piuripotential markers and/or differentiation potential have been discovered subsequently and, for purposes of this invention, may be equivalent to those cells first designated “MAPC.” Essential descriptions of the MAPC type of cell are provided in the Summary of the Invention above.

[078] MAPC represents a more primitive progenitor cell population than MSC (Verfaiiiie, C.M., Trends Ceil Biol 12:502-8 (2002), Jahagirdar, B.N., et al„ Exp Hematol, 29:543-56 (2001); Reyes, M. and C.M. Verfaiiiie., Ann N ¥ Acad Sci, 938:231-233 (2001); Jiang, Y. et aL, Exp Hematol, 30896-904 (2002); and (Jiang, Y. et aL, Nature, 418:41-9. (2002)).

[079] The term “MultiSten#” is the trade name for a cell preparation based on the MAPCs of U,$. Patent No. 7,015,037, i.c., a non-cmbryonic stem, non-germ cell as described above. MultiStem® is prepared according to cell culture methods disclosed in this patent application, particularly, lower oxygen and higher serum.

[080] °‘Pharmaeeutically-acceptable carrier” is airy pharmaeeudeal!y-aeceptable medium for the ceils used in the present invention. Such a medium may retain iso tonicity, cell metabolism, pH, and the Idee. It is compatible with administration to a subject in vivo, and can be used, therefore, for cell delivery and treatment. Γ081] Ttie term “potency” refers to the degree of effectiveness of the ceils (or conditioned medium from the cells) to achieve the various effects described in this application. Accordingly, potency refers to the effect at various levels, including^ but not iiuated to» (1) providing angiogenesis, (2) expressing and/or secreting one or more pro-angiogenic factors, or (3) treating a clinical symptom associated with inadequate angiogenesis so an lo reduce (Including: prevent) tfie symptom! [Q82] ‘Thimordial embryonic genii ceils” (£G or EG celts) can be cultured and stimulated to produce many less differentiated cell types.

[083] “Progenitor cells” are cells produced during differentiation of a stem ceil that have some, but not all, of the characteristics of their terminally-differentiated progeny. Defined progenitor ceils, such as “cardiac progenitor cells” are committed to a lineage, but not to a specific or terminally differentiated cell type.. The. term “progenitor” as used in the acronym “MAPC" does not limit these cells to a particular lineage, A progenitor cell can form a progeny cell that is more highly differentiated than th|i progenitor cell.

[Θ84] The term “reduce” as Used herein means to prevent as well as decrease* ha the context of treatment, to deduce" § to either greyent or ameliorate one or more clinical symptoms. A clinical symptom is one (or more) that has or will have, if left untreated, a negative impact on the quality of life (health) of the subject. This also applies to the underlying biological effects, the end result of which would be to ameliorate the deleterious effects of inadequate angiogenesis, [085] “Selecting" a cell with a desired level of potency (c.g„ for expressing and/or secreting one or more pro-angiogenic factors) can mean identifying (as by assay), isolating, and expanding a cell This could create a population that has a higher potency than the parent call population from which the ceil was isolated. The “parent” cell population refers to the parent cells from which the selected cells divided. “Parent” refers to an actual P ! —> FI relationship (i.e., a progeny cell). So if cell X is isolated from a mixed population of cells X and Y, in which X is an expressor and Y is not, one would not classify a mere isolate of X as having enhanced expression. But, if a progeny cell of X is a higher expressor, one would classify the progeny cell as having enhanced expression. P86] To select a cell that expresses the one or more pro-angiogenic factors, w«i|! include bdj§ an assay to deternitte if there is exp^ssiop/secretion of the one or more preyangiogenic factors and would alio meliide obtaining the expressor cell The expressor ceU may naturally express the one or more pro-angiogenic factors in that the cell does nor express the factor(s) by recombinant means. But an express^ may be improved by being ineubatedswith or exposed to an agent that increases factor expression. The cell population from which the expressor cell is Selected may not be known to express the one or more pro-angiogenic factors prior to conducting the assay.

[087] Setegitp epuld be from cells in a tissue. For example, in this case, cells would be isolated from a desired tissue, expanded in culture, selected for expression/secretion of one or more pro^anglf iconic factors, and the selected cells fetter expanded.

[088] Selection could also be from cells ex vivo, such as cells in culture. In this cate, one or more of the cells in culture would he assayed for expression/secretion of one or more pro-angiogenic factors and the cells obtained that express/secrete one or more pro-angiogenic factors could be further expanded.

[089] Cells could also be selected for enhanced expression/secretion of one or more pro-angiogenic factors. In this case, the cell population from which the enhanced expresser is obtained may already express/secrete the one or more pro-angiogenic factors. Enhanced expression/secretion means a higher a^rage amount ^expression atid/pr secretion) of one or more pro·angiogenic factors per cell than in the parent expressor population.

[090] Tire parent population from which the higher expressor is selected may be substantially homogeneous (the same- cell type). One way to obtain a higher expresser from this population is to create single ceils or cell pools and assay those celts or cell pools for expression/secretion of one or more pro-angiogenic factors to obtain clones that naturally express/secrete enhanced levels of one Or more pro-angiogenic factors (as opposed to treating the cells with an inducer of one or more pro-angiogenic factors) and then expanding those cells that are nafeally higher expressors. Γ0911 However, ceils may be treated with one or more agents that will enhance factor expression of the endogenous cellular gene for the factor. Thus, substantially homogeneous populations may be treated to enhance expression.

[092] If the population is not substantially tensageneous, then, it is preferable that the parental cell population to be treated contains at least 100 of the expressor cell type in which enhanced expression is sought, more preferably at least 1,000 of the cells, and still more preferably, at least 10,000 of the cells. Following treatment, this sub-population can be recovered from the heterogeneous population by known cell selection techniques and further expanded if desired.

[093] Thus, desired levels of factor expression may be those that are higher than the levels in a given preceding population. For example, cells that are put into primary culture from a tissue and expanded and isolated by culture conditions that are not specifically designed to promote factor expression, may provide a parent population. Such a parent population can be treated to enhance the average factor expression per cell or screened for a cell or cells within the population that express higher levels without deliberate treatments Such cells can be expanded then to provide a population with a higher (desired) expression, [094] “Seif-renewal” refers to the ability to produce replicate daughter stem cells having differentiation potential that is identical to those from which they arose. Λ similar term used in this context is “proliferation.” [095] “Stem cell” means a ceil that can undergo self-renewal (Le., progeny with the same differentiation potential) and also produce progeny cells that are more restricted in differentiation potential. Within the context of the invention, a stem cell would also encompass a more differentiated cell that has de-differentiated, for example, by nuclear transfer, by fusion with a more primitive stem cell, by introduction of specific transcription factors, or by culture under specific conditions. See, for example, Wilnini et al., Nature, 385:810-813 (1997); Ying et aL, Nature, 416:545-548 (2002); Guan et al., Nature, 440:1199-1203 (2006); Takahashi et al, Cell, 126:663-676 (2006); Okita et al., Nature, 448:313-317 (2007); and Takahashi et al„ Cell, 131:861-872 (2007).

[096] Dedifferentiation may also be caused by the administration of certain compounds or exposure to a physical environment in vitro or in vivo that would cause the dedifferentiation. Stem cells also may be derived from abnormal tissue, such as a teratc^araridrha arid sOme other sources such as embryoid bodies (although these can be considered embryonic stem cells in that they are derived from embryonic tissue although not directly from tj|e inner cell mass). Stem celts may also he produced by introducing genes associated with stem cell function into a non-stem ceil, such as an induced pluripotent stem cell.

[097] “Subject” means a vertebrate, such as a mammal; such as a human. Mammals include, but are not limited to, humans, dogs, cats, horses, cows, and pigs.

[098] The term “therapeutically effective amount” refers to the amount of an agent determined to produce any therapeutic response in a mammal. For example, effective therapeutic agents may prolong the survivability of the patient, and/or inhibit overt clinical symptoms. Treatments that are therapeutically effective within the meaning of the term as used herein, include treatments that improve a subject's quality of life even if they do not improve the disease outcome per se. Such therapeutically effective amounts are readily ascertained by one of ordinary skill in the art. Thus, to “treat” means to deliver such an amount; Thus, creating can prevent or ameliorate pathological symptoms of inadequate angiogenesis; [099] ‘Treat,” “treating,” or “treatment” are used broadly in relation to the invention and each such term encompasses, among others, preventing, ameliorating* inhibiting, or curing a deficiency, fysfunetjon* disease, or other ideleteriousiproeess, including those thatiitferfere with and/or resalt from a therapy, [0100] “Validate" means to confirm. In the context of the invention, one confirms that a cell is an expresses· with a desired potency, This is so that one can then use that cell (in treatment, banking, drug screening, etc.) with a reasonable expectation of efficacy. Accordingly, to validate means to confirm that the cells, having been originally found to have/established as having pro-angiogenic activity, in fact, retain that activity. Thus, validation is a verification event in a two-event process involving the original determination and the follow-up determination. 11® second event is referred to herein as “validation.”

Stem Cells [0101] The present invention can be practiced, preferably, using stem cells of vertebrate species, such as humans, non-human primates, domestic animals, livestock, and other non-human mammals. 'These include, but are not limited to, those cells described below.

[0102] The most well studied stem cell is the embryonic stem ceil (ESC) as it has ijnHmited self-renewal and multipoint differentiation potential. These cells are derived froth the inner cell mass of die blastocyst or can be derived from the primordial germ cells of a post-imp!antation embryo (embryonal germ ceils or EG cells). ES and EG cells have been derived, first front moose* and later, from many different animals, and more recently, also from non-human primates and humans. When introduced into mouse blastocysts or blastocysts of other animals, BSCs can contribute to all tissues of the animal. ES and EG cells can be identified by positive staining with antibodies against SSHA1 (mouse) and SSEA4 (imman). See, for example, U.S. Patent Mas; 5*453*357; 5*656,479; 5,670,372; 5,843,780; 5,874,301; 5,914,268; 6,110,739 6,190,910; 6,200,806; 6,432,711; 6,436,701, 6,500,668 ; 6,703,279; 6,875,607; 7,029,913; 7,112,437; 7,145,057; 7,153,684; and 7,294,508, each of which is incorporated by reference for teaching embryonic stem cells and methods of making and expanding them. Accordingly, ESCs and methods for isolating and expanding them are well-known in the art.

[0103] A number of franseription factors and exogenous cytokines have been identified that influence the potency status of embryonic stem ceils in vivo. The first transcription factor to be descrilied that is involved in stem cell piuripotency is Ocf4. Oet4 belongs to the POU (Pit-Oet-Unc) family of transcription factors and is a DNA binding protein that is able to activate the transcription of genes, containing an octameric sequence called “the octamer motif’ within the promoter or enhancer region. ©ct4 is expressed at the niomeHt of the cleavage stage of the fertilized zygote until the egg cylinder is formed. Hie function of Oet3/4 is to repress differentiation inducing: genes (i.e., FoxaD3, hUG) and to activate genes promoting phaipoteney (FGF4:; liifl, Rexl). Sox2; a tnertiber of the high mobility group (HMG) box transcription factors, cooperates with Oct4 to activate tianscri§tiqp qf genes expressed in the inner ceil mass. It is essential that Oct3/4 expression in embryonic stejnseellsi is; maintained between certain levels. Overexpression or dow«regulation of >505» of ©et4 expression level will alter embryonic stem cell fate, with the formation of primitive endoderni/mesodenn or trophectoderm, respectively. In vivo, Oct4 deficient embryos develop to the blastocyst stage, but the inner cell mass cells are not pluripote.nl. Instead they differentiate along the extraembryonic irophoblasi lineage. Sall4, a mammalian Spalt transcription factor, is an upstream regulator of Oct4, and is therefore important to maintain appropriate levels of 0ct4 during early phases of embryology. When Sall4 levels fall below a certain threshold, trophectodermal cells will expand ectopically into the inner cell mass. Another transcription factor required for pluripoteney is Nanog, named after a Celtic tribe “Tir Nan Og”: the land of the ever young. In vivo, Nanog is expressed front the stage of the compacted morula, is subsequently defined to the inner cell mass and is downregulated by the implantation stage, Downregulation of Nanog may be important to avoid an uncontrolled expansion of pluripotent ceils and to allow' muliilineage differentiation during gastrulaiion. Nanog null embryos, isolated at day 5.5, consist of a disorganized blastoeysh toaMy eontailing extraembryonic endodenn and no discernible epiblast.

Non-Embfvonic Stem Cells [()104] Stem cells have been identified in most tissues. Perhaps the best charaCferized is the hematopoietic stem cell (HSC). HSCs are mesoderm-derived cells that can he purified using cell surface markers and functional characteristics. They have been isolated from bone marrow, peripheral blood, cord blood, fetal liver, and yolk sac. They initiate hematopoiesis and generate multiple hematopoietic lineages. When transplanted into lethaHy-irradiated animals, they can repopulate the crythroid neutrophil-macrophage, megakaryocyte, and lymphoid hematopoietic cell pool. They can also be induced to undergo some self-renewal ceil division. See, for example, U.S. Patent Nos; 5,635,387; 5,460,964; 5,677,136; 5,750,397; 5,681,599; and 5,716,827. U.S. Patent No. 5,192,553 reports methods for isolating human neonatal or fetal hematopoietic stem or progenitor cells, U.S; Patent No. 5,716,827 reports human hematopoietic cells that are Thy 1+ progenitors, and appropriate growth media to regenerate them in vitro. U.S; Patent No. 5,635,387 reports a method and device fee" enduring human hematopoietic cells and their precursors. U.S. Patent No. 6,015,554 describes a method of reconstituting human lymphoid and dendritic cells. Accordingly, HSCs and methods for isolating and expanding them are well-known in the art. ϋΐ05] Another stem cell that is well-known in the art is the neural stem cell (NSC). These cells can proliferate in vim and continuously regenerate at least some neuronal cells. When editored ex vivo, neural stem cells can be induced to proliferate as well as differentiate into different types of neurons and gUalscells; When transplanted into the brain, neural stem cells can enpaft and generate neural and glial cells. See, for; example, ;©-age F.M., Science, 287:1433-1438 ¢2000), S^Pidsen S.N. et al. Brain Pathology, 9:499-? 3 3 (1999), and CMabe S. et al., Meek Devetepmmt, 59(89-102 (1996). ILS. Patent No. 5,851,832 reports multipotent neppi stem cells obtained from brain tissue. U.S. Pateni No. 5,766,948: reports producing ncuroblasls from newborn cerebral hemispheres. U.S. Patent Most 5364.183 and 5,849,553 report the use of mammalian neural crest stem cells. UiS. Patent No: 6(040,ISO reports m vitm generation of differentiated neurons from cultures of mammalian multipotential CNS stem aills: WO 98/50526 and WO 99/01159 report generation and isolation of neuroepithelial stem cells, ioligodendfoeyte-astrocyte precursors, and lineage-restricted neuronal precursors. U.5J. Patent No. 5,968,829 repotti neural stem cells obtained from embryonic forebrain. Accordingly, neural stem cells and methods for making and expanding thep are well-known in the art.

[0106] Another stem cell that has been studied extensively in the art is the mesenchymal stem eel! (MSC)i MSC& are derived from the embryonal mesoderm and can be isolated from many sources, including adult bone marrow, peripheral blood, fat, placenta, and umbilical blood, among others. MSCs can differentiate into many mesodermal tissues, including muscle, bone, cartilage, fat, and tendon. There is considerable literature on these cells. She, for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 5,486,389; 5,827,735; 5,811,094; 5,736,396; 5,837,539; 5,837,670; and 5,827,740. See also Piitenger, M. et al, Science, 284:141-147(1999).

[0107] Another example of an adult stem cell is adipose-derived adult stem ceils (ADSCs) which have been isolated from fat, typically by liposuction followed by release of the ADSCs using coliagenase. ADSCs are si milar in many ways to MSCs derived from bone marrow, except that it is possible to isolate many more cells from fat. These cells have been reported to differentiate into bone, fat, muscle, cartilage, and neurons. A method of isolation has been described in U.S. 2005/0153442.

[0108] Other stem cells that are known in the art include gastrointestinal stem cells, epidermal stem cells, and hepatic stem cells, which have also been termed “oval cells” (Pollen, C., et al., Trans R Sac Land B Biol Sci, 353:821-830 (1998), Watt, K, Trans R Soc Land B Biol Sci, 353:831 (1997): Alison et al., Hepatology, 29:678-683 (1998).

[0109] Other non-embryonic cells reported to be capable Of differentiating into cell types of more than one embryonic germ layer include, but are not limited to, cells from umbilical cord blood (see U.S, Publication No. 2002/0164794), placenta (see U.S. Publication No. 2003/0181269, umbilical cord matrix (Mitchell, K.E. et al.. Stem Ceils, 2.1:50-60 (2003)), small embryonic-like stent cells (Kucia, M. et al., J Physiol Pharmacol, 57 Suppi 5:5-18 (2006)), amniotic fluid stem cells (Atala, A,, I Tissue Regen Med, 1:83-96 (2007)), sidn-dfirived precursors (Toma et al., Mai (Mi Rial, 3:778-784 (2001)), and bone marrow (see U.S. TahliGaiion Mos. 2003/0059414 and 2Θ06/0147246), each of which is incorporated by reference for teaching these cells.

Strategies, of Reprogramming Somatic Cells £0110] Stsyeial different strategies iiich as nuclear transplantation, cellular fusion, and cdltdre induced reprogramming have been employed to induce the conversion of differentiated cells into an embryonic state. Nuclear transfer involves the injection of a somatic nucleus into an enucleated oocyte, which, upon transfer into a surrogate mother, can give rise to a done (“reproductive cloning’'), or, upon explantation in culture, can give rise ίο genetically matched embryonic stem (ES) cells (“somatic cell nuclear transfer,” SCNT). Cell fusion of somatic cells with ES cells results in the generation of hybrids that show all features of pluripotent ES cells. Explantation of somatic cells in culture selects for immortal cell lines that may be pluripotent or multipotent. At present, spermatogonial stem cells are the only source of pluripotent cells that can be derived from, postnatal animals. Transduction of somatic cells with defined factors can initiate reprogramming to a pluripotent state. These experimental approaches have been extensively reviewed (Hochedlinger and Jaenisch, Nature, 441:1061-1067 (2006) and Yamanaka, S., Cell Stem Cell, 1:39-49 (2007)).

Nuclear Transfer [0111] Nuclear transplantation (NT), also referred to as somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCI®, denotes the Introduction of a nucleus from a donor somatic cell into an enucleated ogocyte to generate a cloned animal such as Dolly the sheep (Wilmut et al.. Nature, 385:810-813 (1997). The generation of live animals by NT demonstrated that the epigenetic state of somatic cells, including that of terminally differentiated cells, while stable, is not irreversible fixed but can be reprogrammed to an embryonic state that is capable of directing development of a new organism. In addition to providing an exciting experimental approach for elucidating the basic epigenetic mechanisms involved in embryonic development and disease, nuclear cloning technology is of potential interest for patient-specific transplantation medicine.

Fusion of Somatic Cells and Embryonic Stem Cells [0112] Epigenetic reprogramming of somatic nuclei to an undifferentiated state has been demonstrated in murine hybrids produced by fusion of embryonic cells with somatic cells. Hybrids between various somatic cells and embryonic carcinoma cells (Sober, D., Nat Rev Genet, 7:319-327 (2006), embryonic germ (EG), or ES cells (Zwaka and Thomson, Development, 132:227-233 (2005)) share many features with the parental embryonic cells, indicating that the pluripotent phenotype is dominant in such fusion products- As with mouse (Tada er a!., Curr Biol, 11:1553-1558 (2001)), human ES ceils have the potential to reprogram somatic nuclei after fusion (Cowan et al„ Science, 309:1369-1373(2005)); ¥ii et al-> Science, 318:1917-1920 (2006)). Activation of silent pluripotency markers such as Oct4 or reactivation of the inactive Somatic X chromosome provided molecular evidence for reprogramming of tile somatic genome in the hybrid cells. It has been suggested that DMA replication is essential for the activation oi pluripotency markers* Which is first observed 2 days after fusion (I>o and Scholer, Stem Ceils, 22:941-949 (2004)), and that forced overexpression of Nanog in ES cells promotes pluripotency when fused with neural stem cells (Silva et a!.. Nature, 441:997-1001 (2006)).

Culture-Induced Bennogranunine Γ0113] Pluripotent cells have been derived from embryonic sources such as biastomeres and the inner cell mass (ICM) of the blastocyst (ES cells), the epiblast (EpiSC cells), primordial germ cells (EG cells), and postnatal spermatogonia! stem ceils (“maOSCsm” “ES-like” cells). The following pluripotent cells, along with (heir donor cell/tissue is as follows: parthogenetic ES cells are derived from murine oocytes (Narasimha et al., Curr Biol, 7:881-884 (1997)); embryonic stem cells have been derived from biastomeres (Wakayama et al., Stem Ceils, 25:986-993 (2007)); inner cell mass cells (source not applicable) (Eggan et al., Nature, 428:44-49 (2004)); embryonic germ and embryonal carcinoma cells have been derived from primordial germ cells (Matsui et al., Cell, 70:841-847 (1992)); GMCS, maSSC, and MASC have been derived from spermatogonia! stem cells (Guan et al., Nature, 440:1199-1203 (2006) ; Kanatsu-Shinohara et al., Cell, 119:1001-1012 (2004); and Seandel et aL, Nature, 449:346-350 (2007) ); EpiSC cells are derived from epiblasts (Brons et al., Nature, 448:191-195 (2007); Tesar et al, Nature, 448:196-199(2007)); parthogenetic ES cells have been derived from human oocytes (Cibelli et al.. Science, 295L819 (2002); Revazova et al,, Cloning Stem Cells, 9:432-449 (2007)); human ES cells have been derived from human blastocysts (Thomson et al., Science, 282:1145-1147 (1998)); MAPC have been derived from bone marrow (Jiang ct al., Nature, 418:41-49 (2002); Phinncy and Ptockop, Stem Cells, 25:2896-2902 (2007)); cord blood cells (derived from cord blood) (van de Ven et al., Exp Hemalol, 35:1753-1765 (2007)); neurosphere derived cells derived from neural cell (Clarke et al., Science, 288:1660-1663 (2()00)). Donor cells from the germ cell lineage such as PGCs or spermatogonial stem ceils are known to be imipotent in vim, but it has been shown that pluripotent ES-like cells (Kanatsu-Shinohara et al., Cell, 119:1001-1012 (2004) of iriaGSCs (Guan et al., Nature, 440:1199-1203 (2006), can be isolated after prolonged in vitro culture. While most of these pluripotent cell types were capable of in vitfb differentiation and teratoma formation, only ES, EG, EC, and the spermatogonial stem cell* derived maGCSs or ES-like cells were pluripotent by more stringent criteria, as they were able to form postnatal chimeras and contribute to the germline. Recently, multipotent adult spermatogonial stem cells (MASCs) were derived from testicular spermatogonial stem cells of adult mice, and these cells had an expression profile different from that of ES cells (Seandel et al., Nature, 449:346-350 (2007)) but similar to EpiSC cells, which weresderivedsifamsthesepibksi of postimplantatian mouse embryos (Brans et al| Nature, 448:1.91-195 (2007); Tesar et 0., Nature, 448:196-199 (2007)).

Reprogramaiibv.DeflMed Trao.scriot|cm Factors [0114] Takahashi and Yamanaka have reported reprogramming somatic cells back to an ES-like state (Mli&hashi $gid Yamanaka, Cell, 126:663-676 (2006)). They sMccessfolly repogtramined mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) and adult fibroblasts to pluripotent ES-like cells after viraTmediated transduction of die four transcription factors Qet4, Sox2, e-myc, and Klf4 fallowed by selection for activation of the Get4 target gene Fbxl5 (Figure 2A). Cells that had activated Fbxl5 were coined iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cells and were shown to he phiripoient by their ability to form teratomas, although they Were unable to generate live chimeras. This pluripotent stale was dependent on the continuous viral expression of the transduced Oci4 and Sox2 genes, whereas the endogenous Oct4 arid Nanog genes were either not expressed or were expressed at a lower level titan in ES cells, and their respective promoters were found to be largely methylated. This is consistent with the conclusion that the Fbxl5-iPS cells did not correspond to ES cells but may have represented an incomplete state of reprogramming. While genetic exfterinients had established that Oct4 and Sox2 are essential for pliiripotency (Chambers and Smith, (Ntcogene, 23:7150-7160 (2(K)4); Ivanena ft HU Nmme, 442:5330538 (2006); blasui et al, N0 CM Biol, 9:625-635 (2007)), the role of the two oncogenes e-myc and Klf4 in reprogramming is less clear. Spine of these oncogenes may, in fact, be dispensable for reprogramming, as both mouse and human iPS cells have been obtained in the absence of c-niye transduction, although with low efficiency (Nafeagawa et al, Nat Btmchnol, 26:191-106 (2008); Warning etal, Nature, 448:318*324 (2008); Yuet al., Smenm, 318: 1917-1920 (2007)).

[0115] Human MAPCs are described in U.S. Patent 7,015,037. MAPCs have been identified in other mammals. Murine MAPCs, for example, me also described in U.S. Patent 7*015,037. Rat MAPCs are also described in U.S. Patent No. 7,83:8:*2|9.

[0116j These references are incorporated fay reference for describing MAPCs first isolated by Catherine Vcrfailiie.

Isolation and Growth of MAPCs [0117] Methods of MAPC isolation are known in the art. See, for example, U.S. Patent 7,015,037, and these methods, along with the characterization (phenotype) of MAPCs, are incorporated herein by reference. MAPCs can be isolated from multiple sources, including, but not limited to, bone marrow', placenta, umbilical cord arid cord blood, muscle, brain, liver, spinal cord; Mood or skin, It is, therefore, possible to obtain: bene marrow aspirates, brain or liver biopsies, and oilier organs, and isolate the cells using positive or negative selection techniques available to those of skill in the art, relying upon the genes that are expressed (or not expressed) m these cells (e.g,, by functional or morphological assays such as those disclosed in the above-re 1 ere need applications, which have been incorporated herein by reference).

[0118] MAPCs have also been obtained my modified methods described in Breyer et al, Experimental Hematology, 34:1596-1601 (2006) and Suhramanian et al,. Cellular Programming and Reprogramming; Methods and Protocols; S. Ding (ed,), Methods in Molecular Biology, 636:55-78 (2010), incorporated by reference for these methods. MAPCs from Human Bone. Marrow as Described in 11.¾. Patent 7.015.037 [0119] MAPCs do not express the common leukocyte antigen CD45 am erythroblast specific glycophprin-A (Gly-A). The mixed population of cells was subjected to a Fieolt Kypaque separation. The cells were then subjected to negative selection using anti-Ci>45 and anti-Gly-Λ antibodies, depleting the population of CD45' and Gly-A+ cells, and the remaining approximately 0.1 % Of marrow mononuclear cels were thee recovered. Cells cduid also be plated in fibronectin-coated wells and cultured as desMbed below for 2-4 weeks to deplete the cells of CD45+ and Gly-A+ cells. In cultures of adhei-ent bone marrow cells, many adherent stromal cells undergo replicative senescence around ceil doubling 30 and a more homogenous population of eells continues to expand and maintains long telomeres.

[0120] Alternatively, positive selection could be used to isolate cells via a combination Of cell-specific markers. Both positive and negative selection techniques are available to those of skill in the art, and numerous monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies suitable for negative selection purposes are also available in the art (see, for example, Leukocyte Typing V, Schlossman, ct al., Eds. (1995) Oxford University Press) and are commercially available from a number of sources.

[0121! Techniques for mammalian cell separation from a mixture of cell populations have also been described by Schwarts:, et ah, in U. S. Patent No. 5,759(793 (magnetic Separation), Baseh et ah, 1983 (iimnunoaffinity chromatography), and Wysodd and Sato, 1978 (fluorescence-activated cell sorting), [0122] Cells may be cultured in low-serum or serum-free culture medium. Serum-free medium used to culture MAPCs is described in U.S. Patent 7,015.037. Commonly-used growth factors include but are not limited to platelet-derived growth factor and epidermal growth factor. See, for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 7,169,610; 7,109,032; 7,037,721; 6,617,161; 6,617,159; 6,372,210;6,224,860; 6,037,174; :5:9(18,782; 5,766,9S1; 5:397,706; and 4:657,866; all incorporated by reference for teaching growing cells in serum-free mediwtti.

Additional Culture Methods [0123] In additional experiments the dens-ty at whidh MAPCs are cultured can vary from about 1Q& cells/cm2 or about 150 cells/cm2 to about 10,000 cells/cm2, including about 200 cells/cm2 to about 1500 cells/cm1 to about 2000 cells/eni2. The density can vary between species. Additionally, optimal density can vary depending on culture conditions and source of cells. It is within the skill of the ordinary artisan to determine the optimal density for a given set of culture conditions and cells.

[0124] Also, effective atmospheric oxygen concentlatians of toss than about 10%, including about 1-5% and, especially, 3-5%, can be. used at any time during the isolation, growth and differentiation of MAPCs in culture.

[0125] Cells may be cultured under various serum concentrations, e.g:, about 2-20%. Fetal bovine serum may be used. Higher serum may be used in combination with lower oxygen tensions, for example, about 15-20%. Cells need not be selected prior to adherence to culture dishes. For example, after a Ficoll gradient, cells can be directly plated, e.g., 250,000-500,GOO/cnri, Adherent colonies can be picked, possibly pooled, and expanded. 10126] in one embodiment* used in the experimental procedures in the Examples^ high serum (around 15-20%) and low oxygen (around 3-5%) conditions were used for the cell culture. Specifically, adherent cells from colonies were plated and passaged at densities of about 1700-23(¾) cells/cm2 in 18% serum and 3% oxygen (with PDGF and EGF).

[0127] In an embodiment specific for MAPCs, supplements are cellular factors or components that allow MAPCs to retain the ability to differentiate into cell types of more than one embryonic lineage, such as all three lineages. This may be indicated by the expression of specific markers of the undiiferenisated state, such as Gel 3/4 (Oct 3A) and/or markers of high expansion capacity: such as telomerase.

[0128] For till the components listed below: see U.S. 7,015,037, which is incorporated by reference for teaching these components.

[0129] In general, cells useful for the invention can be maintained and expanded in culture medium {hat is available and well-known in the art. Also contemplated is supplementation of cell culture medium with mammalian sera. Additional supplements can also be used advantageously to supply the cells with the necessary trace elements for optimal growth and expansion. Hormones can also be advantageously used in cell culture. Lipids and lipid carriers can also be used to supplement cell culture media, depending on the type of ceil and the fate of the differentiated cell. Also contemplated is the use of feeder cell layers.

[0130] Cells in culture can be maintained either in suspension of attached to a solid support, such as extracellular matrix components. Stem cells often require additional factors that encourage thiir attachment lb a solid support, such as type 1 and type Ή collagen, chondroitin sulfate, fibronectin, “superfthrpnectin" and ilbronecUn-like polymers, gelatin, poly-D and polyaL-lysine, thrombospondin and vitronectin. One embodiment of the present invention utilizes fibronectin. See, for example, Qhashi et al.. Nature Medicines 13:8804185 (2007); Matsumoto et at, J Bmscience and Bioengineering105:350-354 (2008); Kirouac et al., Cell Stem Ceil.. 3:369-381 (2008); Ghua et at, Bmntmms, 26:2537-2547 (2005); Drobinskaya et at, Stem Cells, 26:2245-2256 (2008); Dvir-Ginzberg et al., FASEB J, 22:1440-1449 (2008); Turner et at, J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, S2B:156-168 (2007); and Miyazawa et al., Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 22:1959-1964 (2007)). pi31] Cells may also be grown in “3D” (aggregated) cultures. An example is PCT/iiS2009/31528, filed January 21,2009.

[0132] Once established in culture; ceils can be used fresh or frozen and stated as frozen stocks, using, for example, DMEM with 40% FCS and 10% DMSO. Other methods for preparing frozen stocks for cultured ceils arc also available to those of skill in the art.

Pharmaceutical Formulations [0133] U.S. 7,015,037 is incorporated by reference for teaching pharmaceutical formulations. In certain embodiments, the cell populations are present within a composition adapted for and suitable for delivery, i.e., physiologically compatible.

[0134] In some embodiments the purity of the cells (m conditioned medium) for administration to a subject is about 100% (substantially homogeneous). In other embodiments it is 95% to 100%. In some embodiments it is 85% to 95%. Particularly, in the case of admixtures with other cells, the percentage can be about 101415%, IS%-20%, 2p>-25%, 25%-301, 30%-|5%, 35%-40%, 40%-45%, 45%-50%, 60%-70%, 70%-80%, 80%-90%, or 90%-95%. Or isolation/punty can be expressed in terms of cell doublings where die cells have undergone;, for example, 10-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50 or more cell doublings.

[0135] The choice of formulation for adhilnisiering the cells for a given application will depend on a variety of factors. Prominent among these will be the species of subject, the nature of the condition being treated, its state and distribution in the subject, the nature of other therapies and agents that are being adHiinisteredi the optimum route for adittinisteation, survivability via the route, the dosing regimen, and other factors that will be apparent to those skilled in the art. For instance, the choice of suitable carriers and other additives will depend on the exact route of adrmriistratioh add the nature of the particular dosage form.

[0136] Final formulations of the aqueous suspension of eells/medium will typically involve adjusting the iptilc strength of the suspension to ispfonteity (foe., about 0.1 to Qi2)sand to physiological pH (he., about pH 6.8 to 7.5). The final formulation will also typically contain a fluid lubricant.

[0137] In some embodiments, eells/medium are formulated in a unit dosage injectable form, such as a solution, suspension, or emulsion. Pharmaceutical formulations suitable for injection of ccHs/medium typically are sterile aqueous solutions arid dispersions. Carriers for injectable formulations can be a solvent or dispersing medium containing, for example, water, saline, phosphate buffered saline, polyol {for example, glycerol, propylene glycol, liquid polyethylene glycol^ and the like), and suitable mixtures thereof.

[0138] The skilled artisan can readily determine the amount of cells and optional additives, vehicles, and/or carrier in compositions to be administered in nsetlmds of the invention. Typically, any additives (in addition to the cells) are present in an amount of 0.001 to 50 wt % in solution, such as in phosphate buffered saline. The active ingredient is present in the order of micrograms to milligrams, such as about 0.0001 to about 5 wt %, preferably about 0.0001 to about 1 wt %, most preferably about 0.0001 to about 0.05 wt % or about 0.001 to about 20 wt %, prefeiabiy about 0.01 to about 10 wt %, and most preferably about 0.05 to about 5 wt %.

[0139] in some embodiments cells are encapsulated for administration.. particularly where encapsulation enhances the effectiveness of the therapy, or provides advantages in handling and/or shelf life. Cells may be encapsulated by membranes, as well as capsules, prior to implantation. It is contemplated that any of the many methods of ceil encapsulati on available may be employed.

[0140] A wide variety of materials may be used in various embodiments for microencapsulation of cells. Such materials include, for example, polymer capsules, alginate-poly-L-lysine-alginate microcapsules, barium poIy*L-lysine alginate capsules; barium alginate capsules, polyacrylcnitriie/polyvinylchloridc (PAN7PVC) hollow fibers, and poiyethersulfone (PF.S) hollow fibers, [0141] Techniques for microencapse 1 abort of ceils that may be used for administration of cells are known to those of skill in the art and are dlscribed, fpr example, in Chang, P., ft aL, 1999; Matthew, H.W., et al, 1991; Yanagi, K., et al., 1989; Cai Z.H., et aL., 1988; Chang, T.M., 1992 and in U.S. Patent No. 5,639,275 (which, for example, describes a biocompatible capsule for long-term maintenance of celis that stably express biologically active molecules. Additional methods of encapsulation are in European Patent Publication No. 301,777 and U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,353,888; 4,744,933; 4,749,620; 4,814,274; 5,084,350; 5,089,272; 5,578,442; 5,639,275; and 5,676,943. All of the foregoing are incorporated herein by reference in parts pertinent to encapsulation of celis.

[0142] Certain embodiments incorporate ceils into a polymer, such as a hiopolymer or synthetic polymer. Examples of biopolymers include, but are not limited to, Ibroneetin, fibrin, fibrinogen, thrombin, collagen, and proteoglycans. Other factors, such as the cytokines discussed above, can also be incorporated into the polymer. In other embodiments of the invention, cells niay be incorporated in the interstices of a three-dimensional gel A large polymer or gel, typically, will be surgically implanted. A polpner or get that can be formulated in small enough particles or fibers can be administered by other common, more convenient, non-surgical routes, [0143] The dosage of the cells will vary within wide limits and will be fitted to the individua! requirements in each particular case. In general, in the case of parenteral administration, it is customary to administer from about 0-01 to about 20 million cells,%g of recipient body weight. The number of cells will vary depending on the weight and condition of the recipient, the number or frequency of administrations, and other variables known to those of skill in the art. The cells can be administered by a route that is suitable for the tissue or organ. For example, they can be administered systcmically, i.e., parenterally, by intravenous administration, or can be targeted to a particular tissue or organ; they can be administrated via subcutaneous administration or by administration into specific desired tissues.

[0144] The cells can be suspended in an appropriate excipient in a concentration from about 0;Q1 to about 5xl06 ceils/mL Suitable excipients for injection solutions ate those that are biologically and physiologically compatible with the cells and with the recipient, such as buffered saline solution or other suitable excipients. The composition for administration can be formulated, produced, and stored according to standard methods complying with proper sterility and stability.

Tissues [0145] Techniques for administration into these tissues are khowh in tSS art. For example, intra-bone marrow injections can involve injecting ceils directly into the bone marrow cavity lypicaliy of (he posterior iliac crest but may include othgc sites in the iliac crest, femur, tihtefe humerus, or ulna; splenic injections could involve radiographic guided injections into the spleen or surgical exposure of the spleen via laparoscope or laparotomy; Peyer’s patches, GALT, or BALT injections could require laparotomy or laparoscopic injection procedures.

Basing [0146] Doses for humans dr other mammals can be determined without undue experimentation: by the skilled artisan, from this disclosure, the documents cited heroin, and the knowledge in the art. The dose of cx’ils/medititn appropriate to be used in accordance with various embodiments of the invention will depend on numerous factors. The parameters that will determine optimal doses to be administered for primary and adjunctive therapy generally will include some or all of the following: the disease being treated and its stage; the species of the subject, their health, gender, age, weight, and metabolic rate; the subject’s iihmuncNCorspeteace; other therapes being administered; and expected potential complications from the subject’s history or genotype, The parameters may also include: whether the cells are syngeneic, autologous, allogeneic, or xenogeneic; their potency (specific activity); toe site and/or distribution that must be targeted for the cells/medium to be effective; and such charaeteristtes of the site such as accessibility to cells/mediuxn and/or engraftment of cells. Additional patontefefs include cb-aditunistration with other factors (such as growth factors and cytokines). The optimal dose in a given situation also will take into consideration the way in Which the cells/medhim are formulated, the way they are administered., and the degree to which the cdls/medium Will be localized at toe target sites following administration.

[0147] The optimal dose of cells could be in the range of doses used for autologous, mononuclear bone marrow transplantation. For fairly pure preparations of ceils, optimal doses in various embodiments will range from l(f to 108 celis/kg of recipient mass per administration. In some embodiments the optimal dose per administration will be between 10s to 107 cells/kg. In many embodiments toe optimal dose per administration will be 5 x 10s to 5 x 106 cells/kg. By way of reference, higher doses in the foregoing are analogous to the doses of nucleated cells used in autologous mononuclear bone marrow transplantation. Some of the lower doses are analogous to the number of CD34+ cells/kg used in autologous mononuclear bone marrow transplantation, [0148] In various embodiments, cells/medium may be administered in an initial dose, and thereafter

maintained hv further administration fViis/mediiirn maw hp aHminictpiwf hi; ,w nwtli™) imjtiallv onH thereafter adnttms&red by the same method or one or more different methods. The levels can be maintained by the ongoing administration of the cells/toedinin. Various embodiments adMnister the ceils/medium either initially or to maintain their level in the subject or Both by intravenous injection, in a variety of embodiments, other forms of administration, are used,, dependent upon the patient’s condition and other factors, discussed elsewhere herein.

[0149] Ceils/medium may be administered in many frequencies over a wide range ofithnes, Generally lengths of treatment will be proportional to the length of the disease process, the effectiveness of the therapies being applied, and the condition and response of the subject being treated.

Uses [0150] Administering the cells is useful to provide angiogenesis in any number of pathologies, including, but not limited to, any ischemic condition, for example, acute myocardial infarction, chronic heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, chronic total occlusion, renal ischemia, and acute kidney injury.

[0151] Inducers of oik or more pro-angiogenic factors can be admixed with the ceils to be administered prior to administration or could be coadministered (simultaneous or sequential) with the ceils.

[0152] In addition, other uses are provided by knowledge of the biological mechanisms described in this application. One of these includes drug discovery. This aspect involves screening one or more compounds for the ability to modulate the expression and/or secretion of one or more pro-angiogenic factors and/or the angiogenic effects of the one or more pro-angiogenic factors secreted by the cells. This would involve an assay for the cell’s ability express and/or secrete one or more pro-angiogenic factors and/or the angiogenic effects of the one or more pro-angiogenic factors. Accordingly, the assay may be designed to be conducted in vivo or in vitro.

[0153] Cells (or medium) can be selected by directly assaying factor protein or SNA. This can be done through any of the well-known techniques available in the art, such as by FACS and other antibody-based detection methods and PCR and other hybridization-based detection methods. Indirect assays may also be used for factor expression, such as binding to any of the known receptors. Indirect effects also include assays for any of the specific biological signaling steps/events triggered by binding of a factor to any of its receptors. Therefore, a cell-based assay can also be used. Downstream targets can also be used to assay for expression/secretion of the one or more pro-angiogenic factors. Detection may be direct, e.g.. via RNA or protein assays or indirect, e g., biological assays for one or more biological effects of these factors. $154] Accordingly, a surrogate marker could fee used as long as it serves as an indicator that the ceils express/secrefe the one or more pro-angiogenic factors.

[0155] Assays for expression/secretion include, but are not limited to, ELISA, Luminex. qRT-PCR, antifactor western blots, and factor iimnunohistochemistry on tissue samples or cells.

[0156] Quantitative determination of the factorfs) in cells and conditioned media can be performed using commercially available assay kits fe.g;, R&D Systems that relies bn a two-step subtractive antibody* based assay).

[0157] In vitro angiogenesis assays can also be used to assess the expression/secretion of the factors. Such in vitro angiogenesis assays are well known in the art. See, for example, HUVEC tube formation assay as described in this application, endothelial cells proliferation or migration assays, aortic ring assays, and chick chorioallantoic membrane assay (CAM). Assays for angiogenesis in vivo may also be applied using any of the well-known assays for determining in vivo angiogenesis, such as matrigel plug assays, chick aortic arch assay, and matrigel sponge assays.

[Θ158] A further use for the invention is the establishment Of cell banks to provide cells for Clinical administration. Generally, a fundamental part of this procedure is to provide cells that have a desired potency for administration in various therapeutic clinical settings.

[0159] Any of the same assays useful for drug itistxsvi^y could also be applied to selecting cells for the bank as well as from the bank for administration.

[0160] Accordingly, in a banking procedure, foe cells (or medium) would be assayed for foe ability to achieve any of foe above effects. Then, cells would be selected that have a desired potency for any of foe above effects, and these ceils would form the basis fine creating a cell bank.

[0161] it is also confoh|pSted that potency can fee increased by treatment with an exogenous compound, such as a compound discovered through screening foe ceils with large combinatorial libraries. These cotiippsnd libraries may fee libraries of agents that include, but are not lisuited to, small organic molecules, antisense nucleic acids, siRNA DMA aptamers, peptides, antibodies, non-antibody proteins, cytokines, chemokines, and chemo-attractanis. For example, cells may be exposed such agents at any time during the growth and manufacturing procedure. The only requirement is that there fee sufficient numbers for the desired assay to be conducted to assess whether or not the agent increases potency. Such ah agent, found during the general dfug discovery process described above, could more advantageously be applied during foe last passage prior to banking.

[0162] One embodiment that has been applied successfully to MulliStem is as follows. Cells can be isolated from a qualified marrow donor that has undergone specific testing requirements to determine that a cell product that is obtained from this donor would be safe to be used in a clinical setting. The mononuclear cells are isolated using either a manual or automated procedure. These mononuclear cells are placed in culture allowing the cells to adhere to the treated surface of a cell culture vessel. The MAPC cells are allowed to expand on the treated surface with media changes occurring on day 2 and day 4. On day 6, the cells ate removed from the treated substrate by either mechanical or enzymatic means and replated onto another treated surface of a cell culture vessel. On days 8 and 10, the cells are removed from the treated surface as before and replated. On day 13. the cells are removed from the treated surface, washed and combined with a cryoprotectant material and frozen, ultimately, in liquid nitrogen. After the cells have been frozen for at least one week, an aliquot of the cells is removed and tested for potency, identity, sterility and other tests to determine the usefulness of the cell bank. These ceils in this bank can then be used by thawing them, placing them in culture or use them out of the freeze to treat potential indications, [Q16*| Another use is a diagnostic assay for efficacy and beiieflCM clinical effect Mlovwhg administration of the cells. Depending oh the indication, there may be biomarkers available to assess, The dosage of cells can be adjusted during treatment according to the effect.

[01641 A further use is to assess the efficacy of the ceil to achieve any of the above results as a pretreatment diagnostic that precedes administering the cells to a subject. Moreover, dosage can depend upon the potency of the cells that are being administered. Accordingly, a pre-treatment diagnostic assay for potency can be useful to determine the dose of the cells initially administered to the patient and, possibly, further administered during treatment based on the real-time assessment of clinical effect.

[0165] It is also to be understood that the cells of the invention can Be used to provide angiogenesis not only for purposes of treatment, but also research purposes, both in vivo and in vitro to understand the mechanism involved in angiogenesis, normally and in diseased models. In one embodiment, angiogenesis assays, in vivo or in vitro, can be done in the presence of agents known to be involved in angiogenesis The effect of those agents can then be assessed. These types of assays could also be used to screen for agents that have an effect on the angiogenesis that is promoted by the cells of the invention. Accordingly, in one embodiment, one could screen for agents ih the disease model that reverse the negative effects and/or promote positive effects, Conversely, one could screen for agents that have negative effects in a model of normal angiogenesis.

Compositions [0166] The invention is also directed to ceil populations with specific potencies for achieving any Of the effects described herein. As described above, these populations are established by selecting for ceils that have desired potency. These populations are used to make other compositions, for example, a cell bank comprising populations with specific desired potencies and pharmaceutical compositions containing a cell population with a specific desired potency.

[0167] In one embodiment, the angiogenic potential of (he cells can be increased by a combination of TNF-a, IL-Ιβ, and ΓΡΝ-γ. Exposure of the cells to tills combination of factors increases pro-angiogenic gene expression, such as CXCL5, FGF2, and HGF. EL-8 may also be increased in these conditions.

[6168] The Secretion of pro-angiogenic molecules can also he increased by treatment of cells with a prostaglandin-F analogue latanoprost. Gene expression of pro-angiogenic factors analyzed by RT-PCR shows an increase in HGF, VEGF, KJTLG, and IL-8. The biologic prostaglandin-F also increased VEGF A levels:,:

EXAMPLES

Example? 1 Objective [Θ169] Delivery of exogenous stem cells after ise|emic injury has been shown to provide therapeutic; benefit through trophic support to injured tissue by regulating immune and inflammatory ceils, limiting apoptosis, stimulating neoangiogenesis, and recruiting host tissue for repair. Previous results suggest that MultiStem’s mechanism of benefit in ischemic injury may he* in part, a result of MeitiStem’s ability to induce neo-vascularization by promoting angiogenesis. Therefore, this study aimed to test whether MultiStem can induce angiogenesis and identify factors responsible for tliS activity as well as compare the angiogenic activity of MultiStem to MiG,

Methods and Results [0170] Using a well-established in vitro human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HlfVEC) angiogenesis assay, the inventors found that conditioned media collected from MultiStem after four days induces angiogenesis in vitro. The inventors identified multiple pro-angiogeruc factors secreted by MultiStem including VEGF, CXCL5, and IL-8 and found all three factors are necessary for MultiStem induced angiogenesis. Interestingly, GXCE5 and IL-8 were not found to he expressed by cuftured bone marrow derived mesenehynial stromal cells (MSC). In contrast to MultiStem, conditioned media alone from MSC was unable to induce angiogenesis in this in vitro system.

Conclusion [017] j MuitiSteni can induce angiogenesis, in part, through the expression of IL-8, VSlSF and CXCL5. litis secretion profile is divergent from MSC and these differences are refleeted in their functional activities. £pndensed.abst|;act [0172] Using a well-established angiogenesis assay, the inventors found that conditioned media collected from MultiStem induces angiogenesis in vitro. Tlte inventors identified multiple pro-angiogenic factors secreted by MultiStem including VEGF, CXCL5 and IL-8 and found all three factors •are necessary for MultiStem induced angiogenesis. Interestingly, CXCL5 and IL-8 were not expressed by cultured bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC). In contrast to MultiStem, conditioned media from MSC was unable to induce angiogenesis in this in vitro system.

[0173] Ischemic injury; characterized by the loss of blood flow to tissues or organs, can have devastating consequences as a result of tissue damage and cell death induced by loss of nutrients and oxygen to the ischemic area1. Acute myocardial infarction (AMI),, peripheral vascular disease; (F¥b) and; stroke are three common examples of ischemic injuries that result iron) loss of blond flow to the heart, limbs, and brain, respectively. These conditions can result in; severe long term organ damages limb amputation and ©yen death from oxygen and nutrient deprivathnx Treatment of these conditions often focuses on quick return of blood flow to the injured area to prevent further tissue damage, cell death and to reduce inflammation7'.

[ΘΙ74] MultiStem*, a large scale expanded adherent ίΐιΐίφοϋ progenitor cell population derived from bone maririw, has been shown to be beneficial in animal models when delivered following ischemic injury aq|h as AMI and PVD3"0. For example, compared to vehicle controls, delivery of MultiStem into peri-infarct sites following induction of myocardial infarction by direct left anterior descending arterial ligation resulted in improved left ventricular contractile performance, reduced scar area, increased vascular density and improved myocardial energetic characteristics7. Mouse arid human MultiStem have also been shown to improve limb movement, increase blood flow add capillary density and decreased necrosis in models o# critical limb ischemia5, ©tie to low levels of engraftment of friuItiStem and minimal differentiation of MultiStem into myocardium or endothelial cells, the benefits of MultiStem for AMfAnflPVD are KUevcd to bexdcrited from paracrine effects. Γ0175] Increased vessel dfepity: observed in MultiStem treated animals of AMI and PVD compared to vehicle treated eoHtiel& suggests that MultiStem may be able to induce neo-vascularization by promoting angiogenesis. This activity may be an important mechanism of benefit is treatment of AMI and PVD. Increased vessel density ultimately results in increased Wood fldw and, hence, oxygen and nutrient delivery to the site of injury*''9.

[0176] Numerous studies have shown that stem cells can promote or enhance angiogenesis and neovascularization by secreting pro-angiogenic factors such as VEGF10'11. Based on these studies, the inventors hypothesized that MultiStem would also have the capacity to induce angiogenesis. Therefore, MultiStem was examined to determine whether it secretes factors that could promote angiogenesis. Using angiogenic factor immunobloi arrays, conditioned media from MultiStem and MSC cultures established from common donors was tested, demonstrating consistent angiogenic factor expression patterns between the two culture conditions.

[0177] Conditioned serum-free inelta collected from MultiStem induces angiogenesismwitm Multiple pro-angiogenic factors secreted by MultiStem were identified including VEGF, CXCL5 and LL-8; and immunodepletioii studies demonstrated that all three factors are necessary for MultiStem induced angiogenesis. However, none of these factors alone are sufficient to induce angiogenesis.

[0178] CXCL5 and 3L-8 were not expressed by cultured bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC). In contrast to MultiStem, conditioned media from MSC was unable to induce angiogenesis in this in vitro system. Previous studies have demonstrated that MSC can stabilize vessel formation in vitro and increase vessel density in ischemic animal models, although recent studies have suggested that MSC inhibit angiogenesis and cause endothelial ceil death under certain conditions11'13. The results suggest that MSC do not secrete soluble factors sufficient to maintain angiogenesis in the absence of coculturc with endothelial cells. Taken together, these results suggest that MultiStem and MSC have divergent secretion profiles aild these differences are reflected in their paracrine activities under various conditions and settings.

Materials and Methods

Cell Culture [0179] Human MultiStem was maintained in culture as described previously7. MSCs were puretesed from Longa (Walkersville, MS) and expanded in culture as described by the supplier's protocol. For the same donor MultiStem and MSC preparations, adherent cells were isolated and cultured from a fresh bone marrow using: the conditions previously described for each cell line1*. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) (Lonza) were expanded in culture following manufacturers’ instructions at a concenfraikm of 2500 ceSis/cm'. HUVECs were used between passage three and five, seeding at 3CS30 ceUsfemS and cultured for three days, at which time, the confluence is approximately 70-80% prior to use in angiogenesis assay.

Preparation of serum-free conditioned media (CM) [0180] MultiStem was plated into a tissue culture flask containing MultiStem culture media. Twenty-four hours later, serum containing media was removed, cells were washed with IX PBS and human MultiStem culture media containing growth factors but lacking serum was added. Cells were cultured for 4 (1¾¾ without any media change and on day 4, the serum-free conditioned media was collected, spun down at 1900rpm for 5 min at 4% ’, aliqitoted, and stored at -8C)‘!C.

Panomics array [0181] Panomics (Fremont, C.A) Human Angiogenesis Antibody Array was performed according to the manufacturer’s instructions using 2 ml of a 2-fold diluted 4 day serum-free MultiStem conditioned media sample.

Angiaggnesjs.im.ay [0I82J Angiogenesis antibody array (Ά& B systems, Minneapolis, IVIN) Was performed according to the manufacturer’s instructions using 2 ml of a 2-fold diluted 3 day conditioned media samples from MultiStem and MSC derived from the same donor. ELIS As F0183j Protein levels of 11.-8¾ VEGF mid GXGL5 were determined by E11SA (&&B Systems). All isoforms of VEGF are detected. Error bars are expressed +/- standard deviation.

[0184] Protein A-agarose beads (Santa Gruz, Sdrita Cruz, CA) were used at a concentration: of 75 1 of 50% slurry per 1ml of GM. Mouse anii-human VEGF nionoelonai antibody (Santa Cruz) was used at a concentration of 4ug/m! of Qvl and rabbit anti-human IL-8 polyclonal antibody (Mihipore, Billerica, MA) was used at 2ug/ml CM. Normal mouse JgG (Santa Gmz) and GhromPure rahbit IgG (Jackson IntrnunoFtosearch, West Grove, PA) were used as isotype controls.

[0185] Protein A-agarose beads were pre-incubated with anti-VEGF, anti-JL-8 antibody or isotype controls overnight at 4°C with rotation followed by 4 washes with ice-cold IX PBS, spinning at 2500rpm, 2 minutes, 4°C. CM was imiriunodepieted for 2 iiciurs at 4T: with rotation in 6ml aliquots followed by fdtration through 0.45 M fitter to rid of any residual beads. CM treated With diddse |j§p· AC was used as isotyjfc ckmtroL Recombinant human VEGF12I (eBiosdence, San Diego, CA) andfor YEGF16S (R&D Systems) isoforms were added back into the immunodepleted CM at concentrations ranging from 50 to 1000pg/mi. CXCL5/BNA-78 Neutralization [Θ186] CXCL5 was neutralized using human GXCL5/ENA-78 antibody (R&D Systems) at a concentration of IGpg/ml CM for 2 hours at 4°C With rotation. MorriSl fotal pat IgG (Jackson ImmunoResearch,) at a concentration of lOjigg/ml CM was used as an isotype control Additional controis USM afe etiddthelial growth medium (EGM, Lqnzs) spiked wilt etlhr hup&n BNA-78 neutralizing antibody or normal total goat IgG at concentration of lOpg/ml.

Angiogenesis Assay [0187] Growth factor-reduced Matrigel (BD Bioscience, San lose, CA) was thawed on ice at 4°C overnight and used at a concentration of 6.0-6.5mg/ml, diluted on ice using ice-cold IX PBS. Four-hundred microliters of Matrigel was distributed into the inner wells of a 24-well tissue culture plate and allowed to solidify for I hour at 37°C. Addition of Matrigel was done on ice and outer wells of plate were filled with lml of IX PBS. Γ0188] HUVECs were harvested according to the following protocol: Cells were washed with IX PBS followed by a brief rinse with 0.25X trvpsin-EDTA and then quenched using the IX PBS (with residual serum) wash. Cells were resuspended in endothelial cell basal media (EBM) and counted. HUVECs were added to the CM, other experimental conditions arid controls at a concentration of 55,000 ceUs/ml/well. Each sample and control was assayed in triplicate. Plates were incubated for 6 hours or 18 hours at 5% CQ2 and 37°C to allow' for tube formation. Four fields per well were analyzed for a total of 12 fields. Pictures were taken at using 10 X objective. Angiogenesis was scored by counting the number of tubes formed between cells. Results are expressed as average tubes formed per field +/- SEM.

Results

MultiStem secretes factors that promotes angiogenesis in vitro [0189] Previous studies have shown that treatment of ischemic mjury with MultiStem reBrilts in increased vessel density bordering the area of injtiry ccsftpared with vehicle treated controls, suggesting that MultiStem indbCCs neo-vascularization and angfogenesis. To test whether MultiStem secretes factors which oromote angiogenesis, an m vilm angiogenesis assay using conditioned media from

MultiSlem was utilized. MulEiSte® were plated under normal conditions fur 24 hours; The cells were then transferred to serum-free conditions to generate conditioned media for four days. This media was then tested for angiogenic activity in an in vitro tube formation assay. HUVECs were plated on reduced growth factor Matrigei that was further diluted to a concentration that did not produce any spontaneous angiogenesis with serum-free basal MultiStem media or serum-free endothelial cell media. HUVECs were plated in conditioned media, basal media or endothelial growth media .for 18 hours. Angiogenesis was measured as the average number of tubes formed per field of view for each condition. In the absence of any additional factors, the presence of serum alone in basal media can induce angiogenesis. Therefore, serum-free media was used for all the experiments. Robust, complex tube formation was observed in serum containing endothelial cell media while serum-free endothelial cell media or serum-free basal MultiStem media showed virtually no induction of tube formation. The inventors found that serum-free conditioned media from four day cultures of MultiStem induced angiogenesis compared to basal media (Figure 1 A,B).

[Q1SK)3 To identic factors secreted by MulfiStem that promote angiogenesis and ntxj-vascuiarization, MultiStem serum free conditioned media was analyzed on an angiogenesis antibody array (Figure 1 C). Many pro-angipgeneie factors, as well as a few angiostatic factors are secreted by MultiStem into the media, Most notably, VEGF was secreted by MultiStem as was interleukin 8 (11,-8), both of which are potent angtogettic molecules15'17. G5CCL5, another potent angiogenic cytokine^ is also secreted by MultiStem (Figure 1 D),s. VEGF, CXCL5 and H>8 are expressed at physiologically active levels in four day MultiStem conditioned media (Figure D-F).

[0191] VEGF’s role as a key factor involved in the induction of angiogenesis prompted us to examine if VEGF was necessary for MultiStem’s pro-angiogenic activity107". Using a VEGF antibody, VEGF was iirtmunodepleied from MultiStem conditioned media, in order to ensure that VEGF was truly depleted from the media, the levels of VEGF from the inununodepeleted media were determined using a VEGF ELISA. The levels of VEGF were reduced by more than 95% in the immunodepleted media compared to the conditioned media and IgG alone depleted media (Figure 2 A). CXCL5 levels and IL-8 levels were not affected by VEGF immunodepletion ( Figure 2 B,C). In the absence of VEGF, the induction of angiogenesis by MultiStem conditioned media was reduced (Figure 2, Supplemental Figure 1). These results demonstrate that VEGF is necessary in MultiStem conditioned media to induce angiogenesis.

[(Ϊ192Ι To establish the mmirnal levels of VEGF required in MultiStem conditioned media to maintain angiogenic activity, increasing amounts of VEGF were added back to immunodepleted media. VEGF-A, the most studied form of VEGF, commonly referred to as VEGF, has multiple isofonns including VEGF 121 and VEGF 165. When these two isoforms were added back separately to the immunodepleted MultiStemseonditioned media to determine the minimal amount of VEGF needed to induce angiogenesis (Figure 2A,C), the inventors found that although neither isoform alone was sufficient to completely restore the levels of angiogenesis gmmmly observed with MbltiStCm conditioned media. 250 qgfrnl of VEGF 121 was suffidintit to restore some angiogenesis (Figure 2G§. For VEGF 165, 50 pg/ml was sufficient to restore some levels of angiogenesis and the addition of more VBGF165 did not increase the levels of angiogenesis by aay appreaable amount (Figure 2D^ CXCL5 and IL-8 are both necessary for normal levels of MaltiStem-induced angiogenesis but are not [0193j Although VEGF is required for angiogenesis, VEGF alone is not sufficient to induce robust angiogenesis at the concentration present in the conditioned media22'24. The identification of additional angiogenic factors secreted by MultiStem prompted us to examine whether CXCL5 and IL-8 are necessary tor MultiStenfs angiogenic activity. To test this hypothesis^ IL*8 was immunodepleted from Multi-Stem conditioned media and found to be reduced by 95% (Figure 3), VEGF and GXCLS levels, measured by ELISA, remained unaffected in the JL-SiaiiiSinodcpkted media. In the absence of IL-8, the in vitro tube formation of the FlUVECs using MultiSfein conditioned media was reduced b.v ~60 % [figure 3, Supplemental Figure 11). These results suggest that IL-8 is required. f|r the induction of angiogenesis by MultiSiem conditioned media, although MultiStem conditioned media still maintains some level qf angiogenic activity even in the absence of IL8. Similarly, blocking CXCL5 activity by the addition of a CXCL5 blocking antibody into the media resulted in a significant decrease in tube formation in the UU VFC angiogenesis assay (Figure 4 A). CXCL5 levels were reduced in the media with the blocking antibody but VEGF and 11.,-8 levels remain unchanged (Supplemental Figure IH). Merestinglyi addition of CXCL5 aldhe, IL-8 alone or both were not sufficient to induce angiogenesis in basal media, suggesting that these factors are necessary for MultiStem induced angiogenesis but not sufficient to induce angiogenesis (Figure 4 B, C). MSG express VlGF but are unable to inMare angiogenesis inthe HIIVBC m vttm assay [0194] In order to assess whether the levels of angiogenesis induced by MultiStem were similar to those induced by other stem cell lines, serumsfree conditioned media from MSC was collected and tested for its ability to induce angiogenesis in culture compared with MultiStem. MSC conditioned media did not induce angiogenesis in this assay, even when repeated with MSC from multiple donors ( Figure 6A, Supplemental Figure HI). Although other reports have shown MSC can induce angiogenesis in in vitro. HtfVEC assays, theses assays were analyzed 4-6 hours after plating, showed incomplete angiogenesis, or used different epndMons^*"27. ΥΪίίβ& angiogenic tube formation was examined at 6 hours, both MSC and Multiltem conditional median induced some tube formation. By 24 hours, however, angiogenesis With MSC conditioned media had collapsed but was maintained with the MultiStem conditioned media (Figure 5).

[0195] The expression Of VEGF, CXCL5 and1 BL-8 Id MSC conditioned media were1 examined1 alid VEGF was found to be expressed at higher levels than in MultiStera conditioned media, while CXCL5 and IL-8 were not expressed at detectable levels in MSC conditioned media. To confirm that these results were indicative of the secretion profile of MSC rather than an artifact induced by the serum-free culture, the. levels of VEGF, IL-8 and CXCL5 expressed by MSC were examined under their normal culture conditions and compared to the protein levels of these factors found in MultiStem conditioned media under MultiSienfX culture conditions. For these cell lines, the inventors defied the MSC and MultiStem from the same donor to eliminate any genetic variation between the two lines. Even when these cell types were derived fpm the same donor, CXCL5 and: IL-8 levels were undetectable its M$C conditioned media but expressed at physiologically active levels in MultiStem media ( Figure 5B). In order to further examine the secretion profile of these cells line, the inventors compared the secretion profile of MultiStera conditioned: media to the secretion profile of MSC conditioned media On angiogenesis antibody arrays (Figure 6A) from the cells derived from the same donor (Figure 6, Supplement! Data I). The data revealed that there were multiple angilgenic and angiostatic factors secreted by MuItiSfom that were not secreted by MSC, including angiogenin, HGF, IL·#, Leptin, ΤΪΜΡ-4, and IGFBP-l. In contrast, 11111-1 (25 fold higher) and IGFBP-2 (16 fold higher), were both expressed at much higher levels in MSC compared to MultiStem. Both VEGF and 1GFRP-3 were also expressed at consistently higher levels in MSC than MultiStem although only 3-4 X higher. Taken together, these results indicate that MultiStem and MSC have different secretion profiles even when derived from the sarrse donor and these differences are resected in the fiihetiOiial differences between the cell lines.

Discussion [0196] Adult stem cells isolated from various tissues including bone marrow, umbilical cord blood and adipose tissues are currently being developed to treat ischemic injuries such as acute myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral vascular disease5'8'30. These injuries induce cellular and tissue damage from the initial loss of oxygen and nutrients in tire affected tissue but also from subsequent inflammation in the region. The quick and sustained recovery of blood Bow can reduce damage and inflammation within the ischemic region. The original intent of ceil based therapies was the regeneration and repair of lost and damaged tissues following injury through the delivery and subsequent differentiation of exogenous stem cells. However, subsequent studies examining the mechanism of benefit for stem ceil therapies have shown that many stem cells work primarily through paracrine effects rather than regeneration since many of the cell types are; no longer detectable a few days poStitielivefy31'33. The therapeutic hypotheses are that these cell populations can provide trophic support to the injured tissue by regulating immune and infiaUariiatory bells, limitihg apoptosis, stimulating neo-angiogenesis, and recruiting host tissue for repair. Benefit is likely derived from a dynamic cascade of these pathways, and different cell populations may exert influences more strongly os certain pathways. Selection of the most appropriate adherent stem cell population for treatment may reflect both potency of a given population for key pathways, as well as time of delivery to effectively mediate the response. It is therefore important to establish standardized assays for these pathways in order to provide comparative data, and then to correlate these in vitro surrogates of activity to injury and recovery.

[0197] Multipotent adult progenitor cells are an adherent adult stern cell population derived from bone marrow cultures. Previous in vivo studies have shown an increase in vessel density in animals treated with MultiStem following ischemic injury*’1. M this study, We hsife shown that MultiStem secretes factors that can induce angiogenesis in an m vitro tube formation assay. Further analysis revealed that MultiStem secretes a variety of pro-angiogenic factors including VEGF, IL-8, and CXCL5. T wo of these fiegtom, CXCL5 and IL-8, are highly differentially secreted by MultiStem compared with MSC, which secrete very little, if any, CXCL5 and IL-8. VEGF, CXCLS, and IL-8 all are required for MultiStem induced angiogenesis. Removal or inhibition of any of these factors greatly reduces the ability of MultiStem conditioned media to promote angiogenesis. VHGF165 is the major isbfbrm involved in angiogenesis. However, multiple VEGF isoforms may be responsible for MultiStem induced angiogenesis since tube formation could not be restored to 100% using either VEGF121 or VEGF165 isolorms independently in VEGF immunodepleted MultiStem conditioned media.

[0198] Although other groups have delivered single pro-angiogenic factors such as VEGF to ischemic injury models to provide some beneficial effect is animals^ the results have been mixed for clinical indications such as AMI and PYD34'j5. Uncontrolled expression of angiogenic faeli>rs can lead to serious side effects such as hemangioma formation, arthritis and retinopathy, and severe pleural effusion and pericardial effusion in the rat AMI model34’36,3\ The results of clinical trials for single angiogenic factors by gene or protein delivery have been disappointing for PVD must likely due to multiple factors including instability of currently tested factors which arc required for long term benefit, delivery complications, low uptake and response of ischemic tissue and requirement for several concurrent molecules to achieve functional revascularization. In contrast, treatment of ischemic injuries With stem cells could offer an attractive alternative to single protein or gene treatment, The use of stem cells to treat ischemic injuries could result in the delivery of multiple angiogenic factors directly to the ate of injury, by Cells that respond and home to the hypoxic and inflammatory microenvironment, achieving a dynamic balance to stimulate an appropriate angiogenic response. Additionally, stem cells such as MultiStem could also simultaneously prevent tissue damage through immunomodulatory and anfi-apgrtotic mechanisms. In this study, the inventors demonstrate that MultiStem is, indeed, capable of inducing angiogenesis directly through the expression of at least three pro-angiogf hie factors.

[0199] Although MSG express and terete high levels of VEGF, eOixMoned mbdia fiibm MSG was insufficient to induce angiogenesis in this in vitro assay system. MSC have been shown to stabilize vessel formation in vitro in previous studies. However, many of these studies examine vessel formation at an earlier time point, such as at 4-6 hours or under different conditions3''5"27'38. The inventors found that at these earlier time points, there is a higher level of background of angiogenesis in negative controls which is not stable at 24 hours. Similarly, we found at 6 hours, MSC can induce some level of angiogenesis which is subsequently lost by tire 24 hour time point. In contrast, Multi-Stem induces tube formation that remains stable at 24 itofos. These, results suggest that although MSC can support angiogenesis in the short term, in the absence of other factors, fois vessel formation is not stable. These results reflect data from earlier studies that VliCF alone is not sufficient to initiate stable vessel formation at the levels expressed by fosse cells24. In the context of previous in vivo experhneais which show increased vessel density in ischemic injuries treated with MSC, MSC may increase vessel density by inducing endogenous inflammatory' cells or tissue progenitors to promote angiogenesis.

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Supplemental Data I: Comparison of Angiogenic Factors expressed by MultiStem and MSG

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Enhanced Expression of Angiogenic Factors in Multi-Stem [0200] Figures 7-12 shew that expression of itngiogenic factors cats be increased in the MidtiStem (MAPC) preparation.

Claims (7)

1. THE CLAIMS X A rmtimd for providing angiogenesis in a shbfaet:, the method oomprisiPi administering; ceils (I) .having a desired engidgeoic potency to the •subject iff a therapeuticaii^ effeetivi amount and for a time sufileient to achieve a therapeutic result, the cells (!};having been found to have the desireo potency' by assaying for-a desired level of expression and/or secreison of the pro·· angiogenic factors VEGF, OMXSand |L~6, the dells (0 being nonmmbrybnic stem, non-gerre celis that express; one or more of 0014, ieiomerase, rex-1, dr rox-1 and/or can differentiate into ceil typesof at least two of endodermei, ectodermal, and mesodermal germ layers,
2. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the cells (I) express one or mere of 0014, iefomerase, rex-1, or rox~1 and bin differefltiate into cell types Of at two of endodermal, ecfodemial, and mesodermal germ layers.
3. 3. The method;of claim 1 or bisim: 2 wherein the cells (I) can diffemntidfe info ceil types of endcdermal, ectodermal, and mesedermatgerm layers,
4. 4. The method of any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the ceils li) express feiomerase.
5. 5. The method of any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the cells (I) express oci4.
6. 6. The method of claim 1 wherein the cells (!) can diierenfiate Into οΦ types of ehdbdermal, aefodermai;,: and meshderrhal germ layers and; expr®®s teiomerase, oct4, rex-1: and rox-1, ·? "the methodof any one of dlarasΆ to 8 wherein the cells (!) are human g. The method of any one of claims 1 to T therein the ceils id are Btlodeheie, 0: The method of any one of daims; 1 lo se wherein the: celts (!) are: derived from bone marrow.
7. 10. The method of claim, t or ejafm 0 wherein the dells" (I) can: differentiate Into ceil types of endedermal, eiiodarmah and mesodermal germ layers,