Isolation and characterization of equine amniotic membrane-derived mesenchymal stem cells

• Published in: Journal of veterinary science (Suwŏn-si, Korea) Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 151 - 159
• Main Authors: Seo, M.S., Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Park, S.B., Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Kim, H.S., Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Kang, J.G., Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Chae, J.S., Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Kang, K.S., Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) 대한수의학회 2013; The Korean Society of Veterinary Science
• Subjects: Adipogenesis; AISLAMIENTO; Amnion - cytology; Amnion - physiology; Animals; Cell Differentiation; Cell Lineage; Cell Proliferation; Chondrogenesis; equine; Female; FETO; Flow Cytometry - veterinary; FOETUS; Horses; Immunophenotyping - veterinary; ISOLATION; ISOLEMENT; Mesenchymal Stem Cells - cytology; Mesenchymal Stem Cells - physiology; Original; Osteogenesis; 수의학; isolation; amniotic membrane; mesenchymal stem cells; amnion; equine
• ISSN: 1229-845X; 1976-555X; 1976-555X
• DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2013.14.2.151

Recent studies have shown that mesenchymal stem cells are able to differentiate into multi-lineage cells such as adipocytes, chondroblasts, and osteoblasts. Amniotic membrane from whole placenta is a good source of stem cells in humals. This membrane can potentially be used for wound healing and corneal surface reconstruction. More, it can be easily obtained after delivery and is usually discarded as classified waste.