Omentin-1 effects on mesenchymal stem cells: proliferation, apoptosis, and angiogenesis in vitro

Abstract Background Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are emerging as an extremely promising therapeutic agent for tissue repair. However, limitations exist such as the low numbers of MSCs obtained from donors, and the poor survival and function of donor cells. Omentin-1, a new fat depot-specific secret...

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Main Authors: Li Yin, Dan Huang, Xinxin Liu, Yongshun Wang, Jingjin Liu, Fang Liu, Bo Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-017-0676-1