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World J Stem Cells. Dec 26, 2011; 3(12): 113-121
Published online Dec 26, 2011. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v3.i12.113
Published online Dec 26, 2011. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v3.i12.113
Hepatogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells induced by insulin like growth factor-I
Maryam Ayatollahi, Transplant Research Center, Nemazi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Masoud Soleimani, Hematology Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran
Seyed Ziaadin Tabei, Pathology Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Maryam Kabir Salmani, Molecular Genetics Department, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
Author contributions: Ayatollahi M helped in the study design, preparation of the technical works and drafting the article; Soleimani M, Kabir Salmani M and Tabei SZ helped in the study design and technical assistance.
Supported by A grant from Stem Cell Organization: www.stemcell.ir
Correspondence to: Maryam Ayatollahi, PhD, Assistant Professor, Transplant Research Center, Nemazi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. ayatollmb@yahoo.com
Telephone: +98-711-6474331 Fax: +98-711-6474331
Received: August 6, 2011
Revised: October 30, 2011
Accepted: November 7, 2011
Published online: December 26, 2011
Revised: October 30, 2011
Accepted: November 7, 2011
Published online: December 26, 2011
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