Markers for Characterization of Bone Marrow Multipotential Stromal Cells

Given the observed efficacy of culture-expanded multipotential stromal cells, also termed mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), in the treatment of graft-versus host and cardiac disease, it remains surprising that purity and potency characterization of manufactured cell batches remains rather basic. In thi...

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Main Authors: Sally A. Boxall, Elena Jones
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Stem Cells International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/975871