Tracking Cell Therapy

Applications of Quantum Dots in Cell Tracking

Tracking cells after transplantation is always one the main concerns of researchers in the field of regenerative medicine. Finding a tracer with long stability and low cytotoxicity can be considered as a solution for this issue. Semiconductor nanocrystals, also called quantum dots (QDs), have unique photophysical properties which make them as suitable candidate in this setting. Broad-range exci...

CMR and Stem Cell Tracking and Therapy

Advances in cardiovascular molecular imaging for tracking stem cell therapy.

The high mortality rate associated with cardiovascular disease is partially due to the lack of proliferative cells in the heart. Without adequate repair following myocardial infarction, progressive dilation can lead to heart failure. Stem cell therapies present one promising option for treating cardiovascular disease, though the specific mechanisms by which they benefit the heart remain unclear...

Tracking the T-cell repertoire after adoptive therapy

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Comparison of imaging techniques for tracking cardiac stem cell therapy.

A growing number of exciting animal and preclinical studies are beginning to reveal the immense potential in stem cell–based therapies, particularly in the area of treating cardiovascular diseases. However, to evaluate the efficacy of these treatments in clinical trials, the transplanted stem cells must be monitored quantitatively and qualitatively in vivo. To date, several noninvasive imaging ...