Term amniotic membrane is a high throughput source for multipotent mesenchymal stem cells with the ability to differentiate into endothelial cells in vitro

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Term Amniotic membrane (AM) is a very attractive source of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) due to the fact that this fetal tissue is usually discarded without ethical conflicts, leading to high efficiency in MSC recovery with no intrus...

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Main Authors: Pasquinelli Gianandrea, Tazzari Pier, Bianchi Francesca, Cavallini Claudia, Cantoni Silvia, Lanzoni Giacomo, Franchina Michele, Bonsi Laura, Arpinati Mario, Marchionni Cosetta, Fossati Valentina, Alviano Francesco, Foroni Laura, Ventura Carlo, Grossi Alberto, Bagnara Gian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-02-01
Series:BMC Developmental Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-213X/7/11