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  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Stem Cell Biology

Background:

  • Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are sourced from diverse tissues including bone marrow, adipose, and dental tissues.
  • Human fetal bone marrow and embryonic stem cells (ESCs) present additional promising avenues for regenerative therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence on MSC sources for bone tissue engineering.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of different MSC types and scaffold combinations.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Google Scholar databases (1950-2014).
  • Inclusion of in vitro, in vivo, and clinical evidence.

Main Results:

  • Bone marrow-derived MSCs (BMMSCs) combined with glass ceramics and starch-based scaffolds yield enhanced bone regeneration.
  • Adipose and umbilical cord tissue-derived stem cells show potential as alternatives to BMMSCs.
  • Periosteal and dental stem cells exhibit osteogenic potential comparable to BMMSCs.

Conclusions:

  • Human fetal bone marrow stem cells demonstrate superior proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.
  • ESCs offer potential despite ethical considerations and teratoma risks, with advancements in culture and scaffold development.
  • Optimizing MSC source and scaffold selection is crucial for successful bone tissue engineering.