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. 2017 Nov 27;75(8):1307–1324. doi: 10.1007/s00018-017-2713-8

Table 2.

Advantages of cell-based therapy

Factor Cell transplant Organ transplant
Cost Less More expensive
Complexity Simple administration via intravascular catheters Complex surgery
Availability Large scale Limited
Invasiveness Minimal Involve incision, open surgery
Occurrence Could be provided repeatedly/multiple recipients Usually one/patient