Tracking of Stem Cells for Treatment in Cardiovascular Disease.
- Author:
Won Jun KANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. mdkwj777@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Stem cell;
Tracking;
Imaging
- MeSH:
Cardiovascular Diseases*;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Myocardial Ischemia;
Myocardium;
Optical Imaging;
Stem Cells*
- From:Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine
2005;39(2):146-149
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Various stem cells or progenitor cells are being used to treat cardiovascular disease. In ischemic heart disease, stem cell therapy is expected to regenerate damaged myocardium. To evaluate effects of stem cell treatment, the method to image stem cell location, distribution and differentiation is necessary. Optical imaging, MRI, nuclear imaging methods have been used for tracking stem cells. The methods and problems of each imaging technique are reviewed.
