Stem cell therapy for diabetic foot ulcers: a review of preclinical and clinical research
Abstract Background Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a severe complication of diabetes, preceding most diabetes-related amputations. DFUs require over US$9 billion for yearly treatment and are now a global public health issue. DFU occurs in the setting of ischemia, infection, neuropathy, and metabolic d...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-07-01
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Series: | Stem Cell Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-018-0938-6 |