Research progress in stem/progenitor cells derived from human placenta
- VernacularTitle:人胎盘来源干/祖细胞的研究进展
- Author:
Jianxin LI
;
Wei ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research
2007;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Placental tissues have many cell types with stem/progenitor cell potential and immunomodulatory properties. Moreover, placental tissue is readily available and easily procured without invasive procedures, and its use does not elicit ethical debate. Thus, placental tissue has been a key focus in studies of searching a new source of human stem/progenitor cells. Most of the research published in this area focuses on mesenchymal stromal cells isolated from various parts of the placenta or epithelial cells isolated from amniotic membrane. Considering the complexity of the placenta, an urgent need exists to define the region of origin and methods of isolation of cells derived from this tissue.
