title: Amniotic fluid-derived mesenchymal stem cells: characteristics and therapeutic applications.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Amniotic fluid mesenchymal stem cells (AF-MSCs) are promising candidates for cell-based therapy. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the features and therapeutic applications of these cells.
  
  
  METHODS
  This is a literature review combined with experience of practice.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Although the long-term risks of AF-MSCs require further investigation, these cells are increasing in popularity in the fields of regenerative medicine and targeting therapy because of their unique properties.
authors.affiliation: Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, China, 352787151@qq.com.
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zhou
authors.forename: Dejun
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Tian
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Liang
authors.forename: Qiuyan
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Guo
authors.forename: Guangmei
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000166:cytology*; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D064987:Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D059630:Mesenchymal Stem Cells / Q000166:cytology*; D011247:Pregnancy