FIG. 1.

Construct gross morphology and dimensions presented as mean ± standard deviation in millimeters. Student's t-test was performed using p < 0.05 as statistical significance; starred bars show statistical significance between groups. (A) Representative images of BM-MSC constructs (Bone Marrow) and CB-MSC constructs (Cord Blood). BM-MSCs generated constructs that were generally flatter than CB-MSCs. CB-MSC constructs were significantly wider (B) and thicker (C) compared to BM-MSC constructs. BM-MSC, bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells; CB-MSC, cord blood mesenchymal stem cell.