Cell Cells

September 23, 2007 by SolarInfo
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Recent Advances In Mesenchymal Stem Cell Research Applications

Mesenchymal Stem Cells Advances And Applications Report ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Mesenchymal-Stem-Cells-Advances-And-Applications.html ) gives information about MSC research applications.

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent stem cells that can differentiate into a variety of cell types, including osteoblasts, chondrocytes, myocytes, adipocytes, beta-pancreatic islets cells, and potentially, neuronal cells.

MSCs are of intense therapeutic interest because they represent a population of cells with the potential treat a wide range of acute and degenerative diseases. MSCs are advantageous over other stem cells types for several reasons. First, they avoid the ethical issues that surround embryonic stem cell research. Second, repeated studies have found that human MSCs are immuno-privileged, and therefore, represent an advantageous cell type for allogenic transplantation, reducing the risks of rejection and complications of transplantation. Recently, there have also been significant advances in the use of autologous MSCs to regenerate human tissues, including cartilage and meniscus, tendons, and bone fractures.

This market research report focuses on recent advances in MSC research applications, explores research priorities by market segment, highlights individual labs and end-users of MSC research products, explores the competitive environment for MSC research products, and provides 5-year growth and trend analysis. Additionally, this report provides guidance for companies that offer or wish to offer competitive stem cells products to this rapidly growing, well-funded research community.

Key chapters of the report include:

Basic Research Applications: Directed Differentiation of Autologous MSCs towards Intra-Mesenchymal Line, Directed Differentiation of Autologous MSCs towards Extra-Mesenchymal Lineages

Supporting Hematopoietic Cells

Cell-Based Therapy Applications: Gene Transfer Applications, Allogenic Transplantation, Applications of MSCs for Osteochondral Repair, Applications of MSCs for Myocardiac Repair, Therapeutic Potential beyond Mesenchymal Lineages

Use of MSC in 3-D Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications

Potential Labs/Customers: General MSC Research Labs, Osteogenic-Focused Research Labs, Myogenic and Myocardial-Focused Research Labs, Adipogenic-Focused Research Labs, Neuronal-Focused Research Labs, Immunology-Focused Research Labs, Commerical Labs, NIH Labs

Companies Offering Human MSC Research Products, including Products Offered

Companies Offering Rodent MSC Research Products, including Products Offered

Projected 5-Year Market Growth

Mesenchymal Stem Cells as Tools for Drug Discovery

Advantages of Serum Free Supplements for Use in MSC Research

Research Product Opportunities and Suggestions

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