The potential of stem cells as an in vitro source of red blood cells for transfusion. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Recent advances have increased excitement about the potential for therapeutic production of red blood cells (RBCs) in vitro. However, generation of RBCs in the large numbers required for transfusion remains a significant challenge. In this article, we summarize recent progress in producing RBCs from various cell sources, and discuss the hurdles that remain for translation into the clinical arena.

publication date

  • February 3, 2012

Research

keywords

  • Cell Culture Techniques
  • Erythrocyte Transfusion
  • Erythrocytes
  • Stem Cells

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC3676433

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84856729259

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.stem.2012.01.001

PubMed ID

  • 22305561

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 10

issue

  • 2