| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8626573 | Placenta | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Decellularized tissues are produced from a variety of sources, among which the fetal membranes are excellent candidates since their supply is virtually unlimited, they are readily accessible with minimum ethical concerns and are often discarded as a biological waste. In this review, we will discuss various applications of decellularized fetal membranes as substrates for the expansion of stem cells, their use as two and three-dimensional scaffolds for tissue regeneration, and their use as cell delivery systems. We conclude that fetal membranes have great potential for use in TERM.
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Authors
Aida Shakouri-Motlagh, Ramin Khanabdali, Daniel E. Heath, Bill Kalionis,