Characterization of Human Umbilical Cord Lining-Derived Epithelial Cells and Transplantation Potential

In this study we describe the derivation and immunological characterization of a primary epithelial cell type from the human umbilical cord membrane. These cord lining epithelial cells (CLECs) expressed and/or secreted isoforms of the nonclassical human leukocyte antigen class I (HLA-1b) glycoprotei...

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Main Authors: Yue Zhou, Shu Uin Gan, Gen Lin, Yan Ting Lim, Jeyakumar Masilamani, Fatimah Bte Mustafa, Meow Ling Phua, Laura Rivino, Toan Thang Phan, Kok Onn Lee, Roy Calne, Paul A. Macary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-12-01
Series:Cell Transplantation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3727/096368910X564085