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fibroblast [′fī·brə‚blast] (histology) A stellate connective tissue cell found in fibrous tissue. Also known as a fibrocyte. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Most ES cell lines have been derived using feeder cell layers and additives from animal sources, such as fetal calf serum. The critics say that these lines are "contaminated" because they were developed with mouse feeder cells and therefore cannot be used in clinical trials on humans. In the study, researchers produced human cardiomyocytes from hESCs using a sequential, directed differentiation protocol that did not rely on serum or feeder cells. |
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