Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9186307 | Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine | 2005 | 6 Pages |
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.
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Authors
Elie R. Chemaly, Ryuichi Yoneyama, John V. Frangioni, Roger J. Hajjar,