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World J Stem Cells. Jan 26, 2014; 6(1): 24-32
Published online Jan 26, 2014. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v6.i1.24
Published online Jan 26, 2014. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v6.i1.24
Role of mesenchymal stem cells in cell life and their signaling
Shihori Tanabe, National Institute of Health Sciences, Tokyo 158-8501, Japan
Author contributions: Tanabe S solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Shihori Tanabe, PhD, National Institute of Health Sciences, 1-18-1, Kami-yoga, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-8501, Japan. stanabe@nihs.go.jp
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Received: October 10, 2013
Revised: November 18, 2013
Accepted: December 12, 2013
Published online: January 26, 2014
Processing time: 127 Days and 22.6 Hours
Revised: November 18, 2013
Accepted: December 12, 2013
Published online: January 26, 2014
Processing time: 127 Days and 22.6 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are important cells that have a differentiation and self-renewal capacity and an immune-modulation function. MSCs differentiate into osteogenic-, adipogenic-, chondrogenic- and other cells. The application of MSCs in many situations, such as disease treatment, is full of possibilities for future development. The gene and protein expression and cellular phenotypes of MSCs are described.