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World J Stem Cells. Dec 26, 2021; 13(12): 1881-1904
Published online Dec 26, 2021. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v13.i12.1881
Table 3 Human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells compared with other stem cells sources
Properties
Perinatal
Adult
Embryonic
Ability to differentiate into various cell type√√√
Plastic adherence√√
High in vitro proliferation ability√√
Low risk of tumorigenicity√√
Ethical issues√
Lower risk of viral contamination√√
Capacity for autologous transplantation√√
Established/proven treatment in human patients√√
Ease of collection√√
Less need for stringent antigen typing√√


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