Strategies for improving animal models for regenerative medicine.

Cibelli, Jose; Emborg, Marina E; Prockop, Darwin J; Roberts, Michael; Schatten, Gerald; Rao, Mahendra; Harding, John; Mirochnitchenko, Oleg · Cell Stem Cell · 2013

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

The field of regenerative medicine is moving toward translation to clinical practice. However, there are still knowledge gaps and safety concerns regarding stem cell-based therapies. Improving large animal models and methods for transplantation, engraftment, and imaging should help address these issues, facilitating eventual use of stem cells in the clinic.

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