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World J Stem Cells. May 26, 2015; 7(4): 769-775
Published online May 26, 2015. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v7.i4.769
Published online May 26, 2015. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v7.i4.769
Placental-derived stem cells: Culture, differentiation and challenges
Maira S Oliveira, João B Barreto-Filho, College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary School, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG 30161-970, Brazil
Maira S Oliveira, João B Barreto-Filho, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras, MG 37200-000, Brazil
Author contributions: Oliveira MS and Barreto-Filho JB both contributed to this paper.
Supported by Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvmento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do estado de Minas Gerais (FAPEMIG).
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Correspondence to: Maira S Oliveira, VMD, MSc, PhD, College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary School, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antonio Carlos, 6627, Caixa Postal 567, Belo Horizonte, MG 30161-970, Brazil. maira_oliveira@yahoo.com
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Received: October 13, 2014
Peer-review started: October 14, 2014
First decision: November 27, 2014
Revised: March 17, 2015
Accepted: April 10, 2015
Article in press: April 14, 2015
Published online: May 26, 2015
Peer-review started: October 14, 2014
First decision: November 27, 2014
Revised: March 17, 2015
Accepted: April 10, 2015
Article in press: April 14, 2015
Published online: May 26, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: Fetal membranes are a source of stem cells, namely placenta-derived stem cells (p-SCs), which are in between embryonic and mesenchymal stem cells sharing characteristics with both, such as the capacity to differentiate in all germ layers and the dearth of tumorogenicity. Many preclinical studies have been investigated the potential of p-SC use in different medical areas, such as neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and tissue engineering, showing promising results, but also some drawbacks. The present review will focus on different aspects of biological properties and potential clinical uses of p-SCs.