abstract |
A method for isolating and inducing differentiation into postpartum tissue-derived cells and cells with a chondrogenic or osteogenic phenotype is provided by the present invention. The present invention further provides a culture and composition of postpartum-derived cells and related preparations. The postpartum-derived cells and related preparations of the present invention are frequently used and include, but are not limited to, research, diagnosis and therapeutic applications in the treatment of bone and cartilage diseases, for example. [Selection figure] None |