What properties has the cell shown?
Menstrual blood contains unique stem cells that express multipotent markers of
both adult and embryonic stem cells. These menstrual cells multiply quickly and
can differentiate into other types of cells including heart, nerve, bone, cartilage
and fat, according to early research. This is the first time researchers have
found an adult stem cell that is recurring and readily accessible; can multiply
rapidly and has demonstrated capability to differentiate into many other cell
types. The Célle menstrual stem cell can be easily harvested in a affordable,
painless and non-invasive manner, as compared to other stem cell sources such
as bone marrow, fat or adult peripheral blood.