Human umbilical cord stromal cells derived from Wharton's jelly
- VernacularTitle:人类脐带Wharton's jelly来源的基质细胞
- Author:
Chunpeng MA
;
Qingsheng WANG
;
Xiaoli LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Human umbilical cord;
Stromal cells;
Wharton's jelly
- From:
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2008;31(5):305-307
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Human umbilical cord stromal cells derived from Wharton's jelly bear the potential of stem cells. They share the common surface markers with mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow. They have a relatively higher proliferation rate and self-renewal capacity and can be successfully differentiated into mature neurons, cardiomyocytes, endothelial, adipocytes, chondrocytes and skeletal cells. Researches have shown their promising foregrounds in regenerative therapeutic applications. This article will give a review about the separation and cultivation methods, in vitro differentiation, and in vitro and in vivo transplantation experiments of the aforementioned stromal cells.
