Biological properties of mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue, umbilical cord tissue and bone marrow

Regenerative medicine employs stem cells to repair or to restore the function of damaged tissues. Major sources of stem cells are embryonic as well as adult tissues; however, adult stem cells are preferred for cell based regenerative therapies. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a type of adult stem cells and they hold great promise for regenerative therapeutics. Beside other sources adipose tissue, bone marrow and cord tissue are common sources...