Umbilical cord stromal cells (UCSC). Zellen mit osteogenem differenzierungspotenzial

M. Eblenkamp, J. Aigner, J. Hintermair, S. Potthoff, U. Hopfner, V. Jacobs, M. Niemeyer, E. Wintermantel

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Abstract

The identification of appropriate cell types is necessary to establish cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine. These cell types must (1) be available in an appropriate amount, (2) be easy to obtain, (3) be sufficiently expandable in vitro, and (4) fit to or at least be able to differentiate into the required cell type. Since the umbilical cord is available without any intervention and represents a notable amount of tissue, we consider it to be a promising source for isolating cells for cell-based therapies. This study demonstrates that umbilical cord stromal cells (UCSC), the connective tissue cells of the umbilical cord, can be isolated in sufficient quantities and be well expanded. UCSC feature phenotypic plasticity and thus are functionally similar to stem cells. UCSC can be differentiated into cells with osteoblastic properties (expression of alkaline phosphatase, formation of bone nodules). It is concluded that the umbilical cord should no longer be regarded as valueless tissue and be unthinkingly discarded. Instead, it should be considered a valuable resource for the isolation of potent cells for cell-based therapies, especially for treatment of bone defects.

Titel in ÜbersetzungUmbilical cord stromal cells (UCSC). Cells featuring osteogenic differentiation potential
OriginalspracheDeutsch
Seiten (von - bis)1338-1345
Seitenumfang8
FachzeitschriftOrthopade
Jahrgang33
Ausgabenummer12
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - Dez. 2004
Extern publiziertJa

Schlagwörter

  • Cell-based therapies
  • Osteoblasts
  • Plasticity
  • Stem cells
  • Umbilical cord

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