These cells have been termed endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs).The isolation of EPCs by adherence culture or magnetic microbeads has been described.

• 根据内皮祖细胞与其他血液细胞的粘附能力的差异和内皮祖细胞的抗原特异性，内皮祖细胞可通过贴壁培养和免疫磁珠筛选而分离获得。