| Chapter title |
Banking of Adipose- and Cord Tissue-Derived Stem Cells: Technical and Regulatory Issues
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|---|---|
| Chapter number | 12 |
| Book title |
Biobanking and Cryopreservation of Stem Cells
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| Published in |
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, November 2016
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| DOI | 10.1007/978-3-319-45457-3_12 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Book ISBNs |
978-3-31-945455-9, 978-3-31-945457-3
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| Authors |
David T. Harris, Harris, David T. |
| Editors |
Feridoun Karimi-Busheri, Michael Weinfeld |
| Abstract |
Stem cells are found in all multicellular organisms and are defined as cells that can differentiate into specialized mature cells as well as divide to produce more stem cells. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) were among the first stem cell types to be utilized for regenerative medicine. Although initially isolated from bone marrow, based on ease and costs of procurement, MSC derived from adipose tissue (AT-MSC) and umbilical cord tissue (CT-MSC) are now preferred stem cell sources for these applications. Both adipose tissues and cord tissue present unique problems for biobanking however, in that these are whole tissues, not cellular suspensions. Although the tissues could be processed to facilitate the biobanking process, by doing so additional regulatory issues arise that must be addressed. This review will discuss the technical issues associated with biobanking of these tissues, as well as regulatory concerns when banking of utilizing MSC derived from these sources in the clinic. |
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