Pelvic Organ Distribution of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Injected Intravenously after Simulated Childbirth Injury in Female Rats

The local route of stem cell administration utilized presently in clinical trials for stress incontinence may not take full advantage of the capabilities of these cells. The goal of this study was to evaluate if intravenously injected mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) home to pelvic organs after simulat...

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Main Authors: Michelle Cruz, Charuspong Dissaranan, Anne Cotleur, Matthew Kiedrowski, Marc Penn, Margot Damaser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/612946