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View article: Concise Review: Immunomodulatory Properties of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Cellular Transplantation: Update, Controversies, and Unknowns
Concise Review: Immunomodulatory Properties of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Cellular Transplantation: Update, Controversies, and Unknowns Open
Stem cell transplantation is a promising approach for improving cardiac function after severe myocardial damage, for which the use of autologous donor cells has been preferred to avoid immune rejection. Recently, however, rodent as well as…
View article: The Immature Heart: The Roles of Bone Marrow Stromal Stem Cells in Growth and Myocardial Repair
The Immature Heart: The Roles of Bone Marrow Stromal Stem Cells in Growth and Myocardial Repair Open
Studies have shown that adult bone marrow derived stem cells (MSCs) can participate in repair of myocardial injury in adult hearts, as well as in cardiac growth during fetal development in utero. Yet, no studies have evaluated the role of …
View article: Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Future Source for Reparative Medicine
Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Future Source for Reparative Medicine Open
Bhatia et al.1 succinctly reviewed the updated information on the bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as the source for reparative medicine, focusing on their use for myocardial regeneration, thus ameliorating impaired cardia…
View article: A Voice for Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
A Voice for Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Open
At the dawn of the new millennium, it is clear that Asia, the most populous region in the world and the birthplace of great ancient civilizations, is re-emer ging in the twenty-fi rst century to play increasingly important roles in modern …