The presence of human mesenchymal stem cells of renal origin in amniotic fluid increases with gestational time

The presence of human mesenchymal stem cells of renal origin in amniotic fluid increases with gestational time

Abstract Background Established therapies for managing kidney dysfunction such as kidney dialysis and transplantation are limited due to the shortage of compatible donated organs and high costs. Stem cell-based therapies are currently under investigation as an alternative treatment option. As amniot...

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Main Authors: Md Shaifur Rahman, Lucas-Sebastian Spitzhorn, Wasco Wruck, Carsten Hagenbeck, Percy Balan, Nina Graffmann, Martina Bohndorf, Audrey Ncube, Pascale V. Guillot, Tanja Fehm, James Adjaye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Amniotic fluid
Kidney
Renal progenitor cells
SIX2
Mesenchymal stem cells
Albumin endocytosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-018-0864-7

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