99.04.02 - Discovery bolsters a hope for regeneration.
Discovery bolsters a hope for regeneration.
Scientists have discovered special human cells, called human mesenchymal stem cells, from which all bone and connective tissues are derived. These cells can potentially be used to repair bone, cartilage, tendon and many other damaged or aged tissues. Wade N. Discovery bolsters a hope for regeneration. Pittenter MF, et. Multilineage potential of adult human mesenchymal stem cells.