Human bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells: biological characteristics and potential role in therapy of degenerative diseases |
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Authors: | Moustapha Kassem Basem M Abdallah |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University Hospital of Odense, 5000 Odense C, Denmark |
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Abstract: | Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are a group of cells present in bone-marrow stroma and the stroma of various organs with the
capacity for mesoderm-like cell differentiation into, for example, osteoblasts, adipocytes, and chondrocytes. MSC are being
introduced in the clinic for the treatment of a variety of clinical conditions. The aim of this review is to provide an update
regarding the biology of MSC, their identification and culture, and mechanisms controlling their proliferation and differentiation.
We also review the current status of their clinical use. Areas in which research is needed to enhance the clinical use of
MSC are emphasized.
This work was supported by grants from the Danish Medical Research Council, Danish Center for Stem Cell Research, and Novo
Nordisk Foundation. |
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Keywords: | Human bone Stem cells Degenerative diesease Therapy Mesenchymal stem cells |
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