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The umbilical cord matrix is a better source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) than the umbilical cord blood.
Cell biology international - 1 Jul 2010
Zeddou Mustapha, Briquet Alexandra, Relic Biserka, Josse Claire, Malaise Michel G, Gothot André, Lechanteur Chantal, Beguin Yves
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Many studies have drawn attention to the emerging role of MSC (mesenchymal stem cells) as a promising population supporting new clinical concepts in cellular therapy. However, the sources from which these cells can be isolated are still under discussion. Whereas BM (bone marrow) is presented as the main source of MSC, despite the invasive procedure related to this source, the possibility of isolating sufficient...
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