Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells and the treatment of spinal cord injury |
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Authors: | CAO Fu-jiang FENG Shi-qing |
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Institution: | Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300052, China |
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Abstract: | Objective To review the recent studies about human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) and advances in the treatment of spinal cord injury, Data sources Published articles (1983-2007) about hUCMSCs and spinal cord injury were selected using Medline. Study selection Articles selected were relevant to development of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for transplantation in spinal cord injury therapy. Of 258 originally identifiied arises 51 were selected that specifically addressed the stated purpose. Results Recent work has revealed that hUCMSCs share most of the characteristics with MSCs derived from bone marrow and are more appropriate to transplantation for cell based therapies. Conclusions Human umbilical cord could be regarded as a source of MSCs for experimental and clinical needs. In addition, as a peculiar source of stem cells, hUCMSCs may play an important role in the treatment of spinal cord injury. |
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Keywords: | umbilical cord mesenchyrnal stem cells spinal cord injuries |
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