Human cord blood progenitors with high aldehyde dehydrogenase activity improve vascular density in a model of acute myocardial infarction

<p>Abstract</p> <p/> <p>Human stem cells from adult sources have been shown to contribute to the regeneration of muscle, liver, heart, and vasculature. The mechanisms by which this is accomplished are, however, still not well understood. We tested the engraftment and regenera...

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Main Authors: Creer Michael H, Piwnica-Worms David, Rosová Ivana, Weinheimer Carla, Maxwell Dustin J, Hess David A, Sondergaard Claus S, Kovacs Attila, Pedersen Lene, Nolta Jan A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/8/1/24