| abstract |
The present invention relates to adult stem cells derived from somatic sources characterized by the expression of the germline specific gene, DAZL. The somatic stem cells expressing the DAZL marker are further characterized by expression of additional markers and absence of expression of certain blood markers. In particular, the present invention discloses therapeutic and diagnostic uses, other than the germ cell potential use, of the DAZL multipotent stem cells isolated from somatic sources such as peripheral blood, bone marrow or umbilical cord blood. |