Tracking stem cells in vivo.
Stem cells have been targeted to many organ systems specifically to replace scarred organs and to rejuvenate diseased organs. Even though our understanding of the versatility of stem cells is slowly unraveling, tracking these cells as they enter the body has become a very important field of study. In this chapter, we review various modalities for imaging stem cells and assess the advantages and shortcomings of each technique.
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