Summary comparison of CFU-ECs and ECFCs
| Assay . | CFU-ECs . | ECFCs . |
|---|---|---|
| “Endothelial antigens” | Yes | Yes |
| “Hematopoietic antigens” | Yes | No |
| Macrophage antigen and function (phagocytosis) | Yes | No |
| Proliferative potential | Some | Robust |
| Secondary colony-forming capacity | Some CFU-GM | EC colonies |
| Form vessels in vivo | No | Yes |
| Clonally related to HSC | Yes | No |
| Assay . | CFU-ECs . | ECFCs . |
|---|---|---|
| “Endothelial antigens” | Yes | Yes |
| “Hematopoietic antigens” | Yes | No |
| Macrophage antigen and function (phagocytosis) | Yes | No |
| Proliferative potential | Some | Robust |
| Secondary colony-forming capacity | Some CFU-GM | EC colonies |
| Form vessels in vivo | No | Yes |
| Clonally related to HSC | Yes | No |