Cytotoxic Effects of Nonionic Iodinated Contrast Agent on Human Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is a promising therapy for degenerative spine conditions. However, cell therapy for painful spine degeneration presently requires use of contrast agents during fluoroscopy-guided injections and the effects of these agents on MSCs represents a gap in knowledge.

Source: PM and R - May 31, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tao Wu, Hai Nie, Allan B. Dietz, David R. Salek, Jay Smith, Andre J. van Wijnen, Wenchun Qu Source Type: research