Does conditioned medium from renal tubular epithelial cells initiate differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells?
Our study shows that conditioned medium from renal tubular epithelial cells provides a convenient source of inductive signals to initiate differentiation of ASC towards epithelial lineage. We deduce that these interactions may play an important role during renal repair mechanisms.
Although US-guided cervical facet joint injections are feasible, substantial obstacles may prevent their routine use. The main obstacle is to effectively identify and target the correct cervical level in a prone position.