Scientists have recently focused their attention on adult stem cells as new and more effectivetreatments for different diseases and disabilities. In fact, it is known that stem cells are capable ofrenewing themselves and that they can generate multiple cell types. Today, there is new evidencethat stem cells are present in far more tissues and organs than once thought and that these cells arecapable of developing into more kinds of cells than previously imagined. In this chapter, we focusthe attention on teeth as source of stem cells. In particular, we describe the characteristic of thedifferent types of dental stem cells and their use in tissue engineering.
Biological characteristics of dental stem cells for tissue engineering
Ballini A;
2013-01-01
Abstract
Scientists have recently focused their attention on adult stem cells as new and more effectivetreatments for different diseases and disabilities. In fact, it is known that stem cells are capable ofrenewing themselves and that they can generate multiple cell types. Today, there is new evidencethat stem cells are present in far more tissues and organs than once thought and that these cells arecapable of developing into more kinds of cells than previously imagined. In this chapter, we focusthe attention on teeth as source of stem cells. In particular, we describe the characteristic of thedifferent types of dental stem cells and their use in tissue engineering.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
