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Bone Marrow Transplantation Extends Its Scope
The term hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has completely replaced the most widespread bone marrow transplantation (BMT). This semantic change is based on the fact that not only hematopoietic stem...
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Titanium and tantalum as mesenchymal stem cell scaffolds for spinal fusion: an in vitro comparative study
In the last few years, great interest has been focused on tissue engineering as a potential therapeutic approach for musculoskeletal diseases. The role of metallic implants for spinal fusion has been tested in...
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Multiparametric comparison of mesenchymal stromal cells obtained from trabecular bone by using a novel isolation method with those obtained by iliac crest aspiration from the same subjects
Trabecular bone fragments from femoral heads are sometimes used as bone grafts and have been described as a source of mesenchymal progenitor cells. Nevertheless, mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) from trabecular...
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Emergency Surgery of the Abdominal Aorta in a Porcine Model: Two Sequential Experiments
The aim of this study was to design an aggressive nonlethal animal model that would simulate surgical treatment of the abdominal aorta with a view to studying the systemic inflammatory response. Fourteen pigs ...
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Launching a clinical program of stem cell therapy for cardiovascular repair
Since the feasibility of stem cell therapy has been recognized, enthusiasm for this therapy has grown exponentially. Nevertheless, as professionals we must realize that this enthusiasm should relate not only t...