Open AccessMesenchymal Stem Cells Migration Homing and Tracking
Author(s) -
Abhishek Sohni,
Catherine M. Verfaillie
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
stem cells international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.205
H-Index - 64
eISSN - 1687-9678
pISSN - 1687-966X
DOI - 10.1155/2013/130763
Subject(s) - homing (biology) , mesenchymal stem cell , stem cell , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , ecology
In this review, we discuss the migration and homing ability of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and MSC-like cells and factors influencing this. We also discuss studies related to the mechanism of migration and homing and the approaches undertaken to enhance it. Finally, we describe the different methods available and frequently used to track and identify the injected cells in vivo .
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