Aorta-derived cells also differentiated into chondrocytes, smooth muscle cells, and bone cells. From these findings, researchers concluded that the donor cells are involved with the developing mesoderm and vasculature of host tissues. Thus, these cells that act as a progenitor for mesodermal tissues were named "mesoangioblasts".
Aorta-derived cells transformed into chondrocytes, smooth muscle cells, and bone cells. From this information, researchers inferred that the donor cells are associated with the developing mesoderm and vasculature of host tissues. These cells acting as a progenitor for mesodermal tissues were named "mesoangioblasts".