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Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of Endothelial Colony Forming Cells Derived from Human Umbilical Cord Blood
Published on: April 13, 2012
Christoph Kalka1, Stefano Di Santo
1Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Inselspital, Freiburgstrasse, 3010 Bern, Switzerland. christoph.kalka@insel.ch
Bone marrow-derived cells are crucial for adult blood vessel growth, offering a new paradigm beyond traditional angiogenesis. These progenitor cells contribute to vascular repair and regeneration, paving the way for novel cell therapies.
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