27 February 2024
Stem cells – what is the evidence?
1. Background information Published 26 February 2024 | Updated 12 May 2025 This section includes links to resources which provide background information on the state of our current knowledge regarding stem cells in research and clinical practice.- Morawska-Kozłowska, M., Pitas, M. and Zhalniarovich, Y. (2025) Mesenchymal stem cells in veterinary medicine – still untapped potential. Animals, 15 (8), no. 1175. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15081175
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- Sharun, K. et al. (2024) Minimal criteria for reporting mesenchymal stem cells in veterinary regenerative medicine. Veterinary Research Communications. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-024-10398-w
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- Guidelines for stem cell research and clinical translation
- Guest, D.J. et al. (2022) Position statement: minimal criteria for reporting veterinary and animal medicine research for mesenchymal stromal/stem cells in orthopedic applications. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, no. 817041. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.817041