abstract |
The present invention enhances proliferation and / or survival of MPCs and / or progeny derived therefrom in vitro or in vivo, including exposing mesenchymal progenitor cells (MPCs) or progeny to SDF-1 or analogs thereof Relates to the method of The invention also relates to a composition comprising isolated MPC or a progeny derived therefrom and SDF-1 or an analog thereof. The invention also relates to a method of forming bone in a mammal ex vivo or in vivo. |