articleHuman ReproductionApr 22, 2004BRONZE OA

Isolation of human multipotent mesenchymal stem cells from second-trimester amniotic fluid using a novel two-stage culture protocol

Cathay General Hospital

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Abstract

Background

The aim of this study was to isolate mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from amniotic fluid obtained by second-trimester amniocentesis.

Methods

A novel two-stage culture protocol for culturing MSCs was developed. Flow cytometry, RT-PCR and immunocytochemistry were used to analyse the phenotypic characteristics of the cultured MSCs. Von Kossa, Oil Red O and TuJ-1 stainings were used to assess the differentiation potentials of MSCs.

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Keywords
  • Mesenchymal stem cell
  • Amniotic fluid
  • Amniotic stem cells
  • CD90
  • Biology
  • Multipotent Stem Cell
  • Flow cytometry
  • Andrology
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