A pooled analysis of mesenchymal stem cell-based therapy for liver disease

Abstract Background Liver disease is a major cause of death and disability. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) show promise for the treatment of liver disease. However, whether MSC-based therapy is more effective than conventional treatment is unclear, as are the optimal MSC source, the administration fr...

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Main Authors: Lu Zhao, Shanquan Chen, Xiaowei Shi, Hongcui Cao, Lanjuan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-018-0816-2