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Main possible risk factors and side effects suggested in the literature related to the use of SC in medical procedures
| Possible side effects and risks | References |
|---|---|
| Rejection of stem cells | Herberts et al. [84] |
| Neoplasm formation | Arnhold et al. [85] |
| Undesired immune response | Herberts et al. [84] |
| Uncontrolled (non-planned) differentiation | Fortin et al. [86] |
| Unexpected cell contamination | Torsvik et al. [87] |
| Unsatisfactory clinical effect | Thomsen et al. [88] |
