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Table 1 Summary of differentiation data

From: Differential marker expression by cultures rich in mesenchymal stem cells

 

Differentiation

Adipocyte

Osteocyte

Chondrocyte

Bone marrow

++

++

++

Breast adipose

++

++

++

Olfactory tissue

+/-

+/-

-

Foreskin fibroblasts

+/-

+/-

++

  1. Bone marrow, breast adipose, olfactory tissue and foreskin fibroblast cells were tested for their ability to function as mesenchymal stem cells by examining their tri-lineage (adipocyte, osteocyte and chondrocyte) differentiation potential. Extensive (++), moderate (+), rare (+/-) and negative (-) differentiation is indicated.