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mesenchymal cell [¦mez·ən¦kī·məl ‚sel] (histology) An undifferentiated cell found in mesenchyme and capable of differentiating into various specialized connective tissues. 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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In some patients, the transplanted mesenchymal cells appeared to have immunosuppressive and possibly anti-inflammatory effects that shut down GVHD. 1,2,6,18) Since then, however, these tumors have also been noted in extrapleural and extraserosal sites, a finding that supports the theory that they have a mesenchymal cell origin. Cyclooxygenase-2 regulates mesenchymal cell differentiation into the osteoblast lineage and is critically involved in bone repair. |
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