Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesLaboratory StudyEurope PMC

Magnetic resonance imaging and tracking of stem cells

Nejadnik H., Castillo R., Daldrup-Link HE.

Laboratory Study, published in Methods Mol Biol (2013) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesEvidence level of this study

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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Study type
Laboratory Study
Journal
Methods Mol Biol (2013)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
23743862
PMCID
PMC4116127
DOI
10.1007/7651_2013_16
Citations
12

Abstract (original English)

To date, several stem cell labeling protocols have been developed, contributing to a fast growing and promising field of stem cell imaging by MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Most of these methods utilize iron oxide nanoparticles (MION, SPIO, USPIO, VSIOP) for cell labeling, which provide negative (dark) signal effects on T2-weighted MR images. The following protocol describes stem cell labeling techniques with commercially available gadolinium chelates, which provide positive contrast on T1-weighted MR images, which can be advantageous for specific applications.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is preclinical work; animal or laboratory results cannot be applied to humans.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
Bone Marrow CellsCells, CulturedMesenchymal Stem CellsHumansGadoliniumOrganometallic CompoundsHeterocyclic CompoundsMagnetic Resonance ImagingMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationStaining and Labeling

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