Hemangioblasts

Hemangioblasts are stem cells that have the potential to develop into both red blood cells and certain types of blood vessels such as capillaries. They are present in the yolk sac and aorta-gonad-mesonephros (AGM) region of a developing embryo during early stages of development. Hemangioblasts play a significant role in the formation of the vascular system and thus are integral for the development of the circulatory system. In addition, they have been found to play an important role in the healing of wounds due to the release of pro-angiogenic factors and the ability to differentiate into endothelial cells. Furthermore, research has shown hemangioblasts to be present in adult bone marrow tissue, which may make them useful in regenerative medicine.