photothrombotic stroke model. Moreover, we proposed a new parameter for MSC‐based stroke therapy. To establish the clinical trials, further studies will be required to understand the underlying mechanisms and pathophysiological processes after ischemic stroke.

This research was supported by the Pioneer Research Center Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning (Grant number: 2009‐0082941).

The authors declare no financial or commercial conflictof interest.
