Tracking stem cells in the cardiovascular system

Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2005 Nov;15(8):297-302. doi: 10.1016/j.tcm.2005.09.004.

Abstract

Stem cells are a promising approach to cardiovascular therapeutics. Animal experiments have assessed the fate of injected stem cells through ex vivo methods on sacrificed animals. Approaches are needed for in vivo tracking of stem cells. Various imaging techniques and contrast agents for stem cell tracking will be reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cardiovascular System / metabolism*
  • Cell Movement
  • Dextrans
  • Ferrosoferric Oxide
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Iron
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles
  • Oxides
  • Staining and Labeling
  • Suspensions
  • Transduction, Genetic
  • Transfection

Substances

  • Dextrans
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles
  • Oxides
  • Suspensions
  • Iron
  • ferumoxides
  • Ferrosoferric Oxide