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Human Stem Cells for Tissue Repair

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: The primary application for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has traditionally been to reconstitute blood cell lineages that had formed abnormally because of genetic mutations, or that had been eradicated to treat a disease such as leukemia. However, in recent years, compelling data has suggested that stem cells from the bone marrow might have far greater potential, and might be able to repair damaged or diseased tissues outside of the blood-forming compartment. Much attention has been paid to the concept of “stem cell plasticity,” and the hope that stem cells could be used to repair damaged tissues has generated immense excitement in many fields.

Source: Transplantation and Cellular Therapy

DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2007.11.011

Authors: Louisa Wirthlin, David Hess, Ping Zhou, Jan Nolta

Institutions: University of California Davis Medical Center, University of California, Davis, Robarts Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Pluripotent Stem Cells Research

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650