NOVEL MULTIPOTENT STEM CELLS AND USE THEREOF

摘要

Disclosed is an isolated bone marrow stem cell (MBSC) having undetectable or low levels of selected cell markers including those typical of endothelial, neuronal and smooth muscle cells. Also disclosed are grafts pharmaceutical products that include such cells. Methods of making the BMSCs are also provided. The invention has a wide spectrum of useful applications including use in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.