New Bone Marrow Stromal Cells Characterization Support Innovations

Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have used a mass spectrometry-based proteomics technique for characterizing human bone marrow multipotent stromal cells (hBM-MSC) that may lead to improved ways to characterize different batches of these cells. hBM-MSC hold great potential for stem cell therapy because they are thought to play key roles in repairing or regenerating organs and helping the body grow blood vessels; they also play important roles in preventing cell death and supporting immune system functions.