Beyond The Vernacular: New Sources Of Cells For Bone Tissue Engineering

The document reviewed advancements in bone tissue engineering, focusing on new sources of adult stem cells with potential for osteogenic differentiation. It highlighted various cell sources, including adipogenic, muscle, intraoral, dermal, and peripheral blood stem cells, which offered benefits such as reduced morbidity during harvesting and greater availability compared to traditional sources like osteoblasts and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. The concept of "cell guidance," where cells are directed to a scaffold without prior seeding, was also discussed. The exploration of these new cell sources was considered a significant development in the field.