title: Nanoparticle-dependent labeling of mesenchymal stem cell.
abstract: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are able to differentiate into osteoblasts, adipocytes and chondroblasts. They hold great promise for tissue regeneration and treatment of immune-related diseases. Efficient application of MSCs requires safe cell tracking to follow stem cell fate over time in the host environment after infusion. This review discusses the nanoparticle-mediated MSC labeling, with special emphasis on the influence of nanoparticles on MSC bioactivities. We emphasize the importance of establishing guidelines, protocols and standards for labeling of MSCs in future clinical trials, so that MSCs can become a therapeutic agent with a reliable safety.
authors.forename: Lianming
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Liao
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D058948:Cell Tracking / Q000379:methods*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D058185:Magnetite Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry; D045164:Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D059630:Mesenchymal Stem Cells / Q000166:cytology*; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D058185:Magnetite Nanoparticles