Placental mesenchymal stem cells: a unique source for cellular cardiomyoplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 95(5): 1827-33, 2013 May.
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ABSTRACT
In coronary heart disease, the use of stem cells for regeneration purposes has been broadly studied. Whereas bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells remain the most extensively investigated, other cell sources have been reported. Here we discuss and compare the characteristics of placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells as a novel alternative cell source for cellular cardiomyoplasty. These cells are isolated from the human term placenta, which is normally discarded post partum. With their lack of ethical conflicts and young age, the readily available placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells could be more suitable for myocardial regenerative therapy.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cardiomioplastia
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Transplante de Células-Tronco Mesenquimais
Aspecto:
Ethics
Limite:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Thorac Surg
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article