The field of stem cell biology continues to evolve with the ongoing characterization of
multiple types of stem cells with their inherent potential for experimental and clinical
application. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are one of the most promising stem cell types
due to their availability and the relatively simple requirements for in vitro expansion and
genetic manipulation. Multiple populations described as “MSCs” have now been isolated
from various tissues in humans and other species using a variety of culture techniques …