Time to cut the cord: placental HSCs grow up
- PMID: 19796613
- DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2009.09.003
Time to cut the cord: placental HSCs grow up
Abstract
In this issue of Cell Stem Cell, Robin et al. (2009) demonstrate the robust hematopoietic stem cell capacity of the human placenta. The study investigates components of the placental niche and paves the way for clinical applications of blood production.
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Human placenta is a potent hematopoietic niche containing hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells throughout development.Cell Stem Cell. 2009 Oct 2;5(4):385-95. doi: 10.1016/j.stem.2009.08.020. Cell Stem Cell. 2009. PMID: 19796619 Free PMC article.
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