Encapsulated Whole Bone Marrow Cells Improve Survival in Wistar Rats after 90% Partial Hepatectomy

Background and Aims. The use of bone marrow cells has been suggested as an alternative treatment for acute liver failure. In this study, we investigate the effect of encapsulated whole bone marrow cells in a liver failure model. Methods. Encapsulated cells or empty capsules were implanted in rats su...

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Main Authors: Carolina Uribe-Cruz, Carlos Oscar Kieling, Mónica Luján López, Alessandro Osvaldt, Gustavo Ochs de Muñoz, Themis Reverbel da Silveira, Roberto Giugliani, Ursula Matte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Stem Cells International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4831524