Abstract
Heterogeneity among different subpopulations of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell (hUCMSCs) lines is an ubiquitous phenomenon, with such variability being related to several factors including the identity of the individual donor, tissue source (Wharton's jelly vs. umbilical cord blood), culture conditions, as well as random variations in the cloning expansion process. In this chapter, we provide a general overview on the sources as well as available experimental techniques for proper identification of heterogeneity in hUCMSCs. Finally, we provide a brief discussion on the current scientific evidence regarding the potential superiority of subpopulations of hUCMSCs for specific clinical applications. Taking into account the exponential growth on the available experimental data on hUCMSCs in the past few years, this chapter is not intended to be comprehensive in nature, but rather is intended to provide a general overview about the central role which the topic of heterogeneity has in both basic science and clinical research in umbilical cord stem cells.
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