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Pluripotency of mesenchymal cells derived from synovial fluid in patients with temporomandibular joint disorder.
Life sciences - 7 Nov 2011
Koyama Noriaki, Okubo Yasunori, Nakao Kazumasa, Osawa Kenji, Fujimura Kazuma, Bessho Kazuhisa
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: Mesenchymal stem cells are an interesting source of material for regenerative medicine. The present study aimed at characterizing the phenotype and differentiation potential of adherent synovial fluid-derived cells from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder patients. MAIN METHODS: Synovial fluid collection takes place during TMJ cavity irrigation arthrocentesis under local anesthesia. The synovial...
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