Ontological differences in first compared to third trimester human fetal placental chorionic stem cells

Human mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSC) isolated from fetal tissues hold promise for use in tissue engineering applications and cell-based therapies, but their collection is restricted ethically and technically. In contrast, the placenta is a potential source of readily-obtainable stem cells thro...

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Main Authors: Jones, G, Moschidou, D, Puga-Iglesias, T, Kuleszewicz, K, Vanleene, M, Shefelbine, S, Bou-Gharios, G, Fisk, N, David, A, De Coppi, P, Guillot, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2012