The Opportunities and Challenges Regarding Induced Platelets from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells

May 2021 in “ Stem Cells International ”

Mengxue Xu, Liping Liu, Yumei Li, Yun‐Wen Zheng

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Studysummary This study reviewed the progress in developing induced platelets from human stem cells as an alternative source to meet clinical demands, although challenges remain for large-scale production and clinical application.

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