Progenitor cells

Progenitor cells are stem cells that are already partially differentiated.

 

Replication of progenitor cells

Both may differentiate into different cell lines but, although true stem cells can theoretically regenerate indefinitely, progenitor cells are only able to replicate a limited number of times. Most progenitor cells like dormant in the tissues most of the time, but can react to injury and begin to replicate and differentiate to aid in healing.

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Related Content

Stem cells, regenerative orthopaedics and the knee

An overview of current stem cell practice relating to the knee and a hint of the future.

2011 - Articular Cartilage Regeneration with Stem Cells

The Editor's interpretation of a 2011 book chapter published in the book 'Modern Arthroscopy'.

Articular cartilage repair or regrowth

Part 1b of a course by Dr Kevin Stone on Biologic Knee Replacement.

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CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Current perspectives in stem cell research for knee cartilage repair. Orth P, Rey-Rico A, Venkatesan JK, Madry H and Cucchiarini M. Stem Cells Cloning. 2014; 7: 1–17.

Mesenchymal Stem and Progenitor Cells in Regeneration: Tissue Specificity and Regenerative Potential. Rohban R and Pieber TR. Stem Cells Int. 2017; 2017: 5173732.

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eBook - The Magic of Fat Cells