Surfactant effects on the viability and function of human mesenchymal stem cells: in vitro and in vivo assessment

Abstract Background Surfactant therapy has become the standard of care for preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome. Preclinical studies have reported the therapeutic benefits of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in experimental bronchopulmonary dysplasia. This study investigated the effects o...

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Main Authors: Chung-Ming Chen, Hsiu-Chu Chou, Willie Lin, Chris Tseng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-017-0634-y