Alveolar Differentiation Potency of Human Distal Airway Stem Cells Is Associated with Pulmonary Pathological Conditions

Background. This study is aimed at characterizing the human distal airway stem cells (DASCs) and assessing their therapeutic potential in patients with chronic, degenerative lung diseases. These findings will provide a comprehensive understanding for further clinical applications utilizing autologou...

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Main Authors: Yujia Wang, Yi Lu, Yingchuan Wu, Yufen Sun, Yueqing Zhou, Qiwang Ma, Yawen Zheng, Qianwen Yu, Yujie Cao, Guangdong Chen, Ting Zhang, Xiaotian Dai, Tao Ren, Yu Ma, Wei Zuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Stem Cells International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7123078