Abstract: Disclosed herein are small mobile stem (SMS) cells and methods of culturing, isolating, and using SMS cells. Also disclosed are methods of culturing SMS cells in an undifferentiated state for prolonged periods of time, and for using SMS cells for the production of a variety of molecules, including proteins, extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, and the use of SMS cells in microfluidic devices.
Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates, in general, to the identification, isolation, and use of a population of stem cells isolated from umbilical cord blood, peripheral blood and/or other sources and that are referred to herein as Small Mobile Stem cells (short: SMS). More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to isolating said SMS stem cells and employing the same, optionally after in vitro manipulation, to treat tissue and/or organ damage in a subject in need thereof.
Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates, in general, to the identification, isolation, and use of a population of stem cells isolated from umbilical cord blood, peripheral blood and/or other sources and that are referred to herein as Small Mobile Stem cells (short: SMS). More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to isolating said SMS stem cells and employing the same, optionally after in vitro manipulation, to treat tissue and/or organ damage in a subject in need thereof.