title: Stem cells for reprogramming: could hUMSCs be a better choice?
abstract: Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUMSC) are primitive multipotent cells capable of differentiating into cells of different lineages. They can be an alternative source of pluripotent cells since they are ethically and regulatory approved, are easily obtained and have low immunogenicity compared to embryonic stem cells which are dogged with numerous controversies. hUMSC can be a great source for cell and transplantation therapy.
authors.affiliation: Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 312 Anshan West Road, Nankai district, Tianjin, China.
authors.forename: Paulina
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Duya
authors.forename: Yuhong
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Bian
authors.forename: Xiaoqian
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.forename: Yanjun
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Zhang