Amniotic Fluid Cells Biobank for Research on Fetal Mesenchymal Stem Cells

<p class="p1">The research biobank “Anna Maria Ferraro Cutino” AOR-villa Sofia-Cervello, started in 2010 by a grant of the Sicilian Department of Health. Within the biobank are collected, characterized, stored and distributed amniotic fluids (AF) from amniocentesis performed for mate...

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Main Authors: Fecarotta Emanuela, Schillaci Giovanna, Garofalo Giuseppa Maria, Damiani Gianfranca, Piazza Angela, Sacco Massimiliano, Renda Disma, Giangreco Antonino, Cristian Catalano, Maggio Aurelio, Renda Maria Concetta
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Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2018-02-01
Series:Open Journal of Bioresources
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Online Access:https://openbioresources.metajnl.com/articles/35
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Summary:<p class="p1">The research biobank “Anna Maria Ferraro Cutino” AOR-villa Sofia-Cervello, started in 2010 by a grant of the Sicilian Department of Health. Within the biobank are collected, characterized, stored and distributed amniotic fluids (AF) from amniocentesis performed for maternal age. Patients choose to donate to the biobank the first 3 ml of AF that cannot be used for prenatal diagnosis. AF and donor data are anonymously archived in a database, according to the standard ethical principles. Collateral biobanks are present to collect, storage and manage donor sera and DNA samples, to perform microbiological and genetic tests necessary for the unit release.</p><p class="p1"> </p><p class="p1"><strong>Funding Statement: </strong>From 2009 to date this work is supported by: 1. “Franco e Piera Cutino” onlus Foundation, Palermo (Italy); 2. Health Department Sicilian Region; 3. Productive Activities Department Sicilian Region; 4. AOR “Villa Sofia –Cervello” (Palermo).</p>
ISSN:2056-5542