Analysis of human synovial and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in relation to heat-inactivation of autologous and fetal bovine serums

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Though sera are essential for Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), the effect of heat-inactivation remains unknown. Autologous human serum is recommended for clinical use; however, it is unclear whether differentiation potentials are maint...

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Main Authors: Nimura Akimoto, Muneta Takeshi, Otabe Koji, Koga Hideyuki, Ju Young-Jin, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Suzuki Koji, Sekiya Ichiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/11/208