Radial shockwave treatment promotes human mesenchymal stem cell self-renewal and enhances cartilage healing

Abstract Background Shockwaves and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been widely accepted as useful tools for many orthopedic applications. However, the modulatory effects of shockwaves on MSCs remain controversial. In this study, we explored the influence of radial shockwaves on human bone marrow...

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Main Authors: Hao Zhang, Zhong-Li Li, Fei Yang, Qiang Zhang, Xiang-Zheng Su, Ji Li, Ning Zhang, Chun-Hui Liu, Ning Mao, Heng Zhu
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/s13287-018-0805-5