Abstract
The tracking of immunofluorescent labeled hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSC/HPC) within the bone marrow (BM) cavity allows the assessment of the regulatory processes involved in transendothelial
migration, trans-marrow migration, and finally lodgement into the HSC niche. This is of interest as the extracellular and cellular components involved in the regulation of HSC quiescence and differentiation
are still not completely understood. Homing of transplanted HSC is the first critical step in the interaction between HSC and the microenvironment of the BM. As a consequence, murine models
allowing the evaluation of the structural relationship between migrating HSC, the endosteal bone surface, and the vascular components of the BM enhance our understanding of hematopoietic regulation.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Stem Cell Migration - Methods and Protocols |
Editors | M-D Filippi, H Geiger |
Place of Publication | USA |
Publisher | Humana Press |
Pages | 197 - 214 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Edition | 1st |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-61779-144-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |