Stem cell membranes contain more cholesterol than other cell types (IMAGE)

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Stem cell membranes contain more cholesterol than other cell types

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Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) were less damaged after sonication than other cell types (top), measured by flow cytometry. BMSCs also had more cholesterol in their cell membranes (bottom). This could be why it is more difficult to penetrate stem cells

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Gang Ruan (XJTLU)

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