Ali Babaei
Laboratory for Stem Cell Research, Anatomy Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
[ 1 ] - The effect of amniotic membrane extract on umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem cell expansion: is there any need to save the amniotic membrane besides the umbilical cord blood?
Objective(s): Umbilical cord blood is a good source of the mesenchymal stem cells that can be banked, expanded and used in regenerative medicine. The objective of this study was to test whether amniotic membrane extract, as a rich source of growth factors such as basic-fibroblast growth factor, can promote the proliferation potential of the umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells. Materials and ...
[ 2 ] - Determination of the Percentage of Blood Free Leptin Hormone in Diabetic Patients after Treatment with Metformin
Objective(s) Plasma leptin exists in protein-bound and free forms, which may affect its hormonal bioactivity. The free and bound forms are changed by the body weight. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of metformin on bound and free plasma leptin concentration. Materials and Methods Subjects recruited from Yazd Diabetes Research Centre, Yazd University of Medical Sciences. ...
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