RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THERAPIES WITH STEM CELLS FROM AMNIOTIC FLUID AND PLACENTA

Abstract

Significant advances in the field of regenerative medicine have intensified the search for novel sources of stem cells with potential for therapy. Although embryonic and adult tissues can be used for the isolation of pluripotent stem cells, significant limitations including ethical concerns, complexity of isolation/culture and tumorigenicity have hindered translation of laboratory findings to clinical practice. Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2013Â.