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Isolation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells and their Cultivation on the Porous Bone Matrix
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Isolation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells and their Cultivation on the Porous Bone Matrix

Published on: February 9, 2015

[Culture and pluripotentiality of human marrow mesenchymal stem cells]

Wenyu Fu1, Yanmeng Lu, Yingjie Piao

  • 1Central Laboratory, The First Military Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.

Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Xueyexue Zazhi
|July 23, 2002
PubMed
Abstract

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Human fetal bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were successfully cultivated. These multipotent stem cells demonstrated the ability to differentiate into various tissues in vivo, confirming their regenerative potential.

Area of Science:

  • Stem cell biology
  • Regenerative medicine
  • Tissue engineering

Context:

  • Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are crucial for tissue repair and regeneration.
  • Investigating the potential of fetal-derived MSCs is vital for advancing cell-based therapies.
  • Human fetal bone marrow is a rich source of multipotent stem cells.

Purpose:

  • To cultivate human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from fetal bone marrow.
  • To assess the pluripotency and differentiation capacity of these cultivated MSCs in vivo.

Summary:

  • Human fetal bone marrow mononuclear cells were isolated using Percoll gradient centrifugation.
  • Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were cultured and expanded in specialized media.
  • In vivo studies involving nude mice demonstrated the differentiation of MSCs into bone, cartilage, adipose, skeletal muscle, and tendon-like tissues.

Impact:

  • Successful cultivation and characterization of human fetal marrow MSCs.
  • Confirmation of the multipotency of fetal-derived MSCs.
  • Provides a foundation for further research into therapeutic applications of fetal MSCs.

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