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Isolation, Culture, and Characterization of Dental Pulp Stem Cells from Human Deciduous and Permanent Teeth
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Mystery inside the tooth: the dental pulp stem cells
K M K Masthan1, S Leena Sankari, N Aravindha Babu
1Professor & Head of the Department, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath University Pallikaranai, Chennai-600064 India.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|July 2, 2013
Summary
Stem cell technology offers promising regenerative medicine applications for tissue repair. This review explores stem cell potential in dentistry and for treating diseases like Parkinsonism and diabetes.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Biotechnology
- Dental Science
Background:
- Stem cells possess unique self-replication and differentiation capabilities.
- Extensive use of stem cells for tissue and organ repair in medicine.
- Rapid advancement in stem cell knowledge necessitates new protective strategies, including in dentistry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on stem cells.
- To explore the potential of stem cell populations and technology in future clinical applications.
- To consider stem cell applications for treating Parkinsonism, juvenile diabetes, cancers, spinal injuries, and heart conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of stem cell research.
- Analysis of stem cell technology advancements.
- Exploration of interdisciplinary applications in medicine and dentistry.
Main Results:
- Stem cells are crucial for regenerative medicine.
- Stem cell technology presents challenges and opportunities for dentists and biotechnologists.
- Potential applications span various complex diseases and injuries.
Conclusions:
- Stem cell therapy is a rapidly evolving field with broad medical implications.
- Further research is needed to integrate stem cell technology into clinical practice, particularly in reparative dentistry.
- Stem cell applications hold promise for treating a range of debilitating conditions.
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