Research Article

Quantitative Assessment of Optimal Bone Marrow Site for the Isolation of Porcine Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Table 2

Optimal conditions to maximize MSC yield from bone marrow aspirates (BMAs).

FactorsOptimal conditionsReference

Gender & ageYoung females[4446]
Bone marrow siteIliac crest[3843]
BMA techniqueRapid with high
negative pressure
[40, 47, 49]
BMA volumeLow volume[47, 48]
Cell processing methodDirect bone marrow plating[1118]