A highly sensitive and specific Homo1‐based real‐time qPCR method for quantification of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells in rats

Owing to the characteristics of easier access in vitro, low immunogenicity, and high plasticity, human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) are considered as a promising cell-based drugs for clinical application. No internationally recognized technology exists to evaluate the pharmacokinetics and distribution of cell-based drugs in vivo.