The loose nature of cells within mesenchyme allows the tissue to move and to be molded. During embryogenesis, mesenchyme gives rise to the body’s connective tissues, from cartilage and bone to fat, muscle, and the circulatory system. What is the function of mesenchymal cells where are they commonly found? WeRead More →
Cancer is a neoplasm that can grow rapidly, spread, and cause damage to the body. A malignant neoplasm is cancerous, while a metastatic neoplasm is malignant cancer that has spread to nearby or distant areas of the body. What is mesenchymal cancer? Mesenchymal chondrosarcomas are an aggressive form of cancerRead More →
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are adult stem cells traditionally found in the bone marrow. However, mesenchymal stem cells can also be isolated from other tissues including cord blood, peripheral blood, fallopian tube, and fetal liver and lung. What is meant by mesenchymal? (meh-ZEN-kih-mul) Refers to cells that develop into connectiveRead More →