Isolation and characterization of multipotent human periodontal ligament stem cells

IC Gay, S Chen, Mary MacDougall

Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research · 2007 · 419 citations · 41 references

Abstract

The PDL contains SC that have the potential to differentiate into osteoblasts, chondrocytes and adipocytes, comparable with previously characterized BMSC. This adult PDLSC population can be utilized for potential therapeutic procedures related to PDL regeneration.

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