Influence of obstetric factors on osteogenic potential of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Wharton's jelly from the umbilical cord is a noncontroversial source of mesenchymal stem cells (WJMSCs) with high plasticity, proliferation rate and ability to differentiate towards multiple lineages. WJMSCs from different donors have been characterized for...

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Main Authors: Canella Alessandro, Franceschetti Tiziana, Torreggiani Elena, Lambertini Elisabetta, Bignardi Stefania, Vecchiatini Renata, Penolazzi Letizia, Calura Giorgio, Vesce Fortunato, Piva Roberta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/7/1/106