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Native umbilical cord matrix stem cells express hepatic markers and differentiate into hepatocyte-like cells.
Gastroenterology - 1 Mar 2008
Campard David, Lysy Philippe A, Najimi Mustapha, Sokal Etienne Marc
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Umbilical cord matrix stem cells (UCMSCs) are able to differentiate into mesodermal and ectodermal lineages. The present study investigates the differentiation potential of human UCMSCs into hepatic lineage. METHODS: We isolated human UCMSCs and characterized them in vitro by measuring their expansion potential, by assessing expression of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) markers, and by evaluating...
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