Wisdom tooth finally proves its worth as stem cell reservoir

Published: September 12, 2010

Wisdom tooth finally proves its worth as stem cell reservoir

A recently conducted study has revealed that painful wisdom teeth, which are often considered a good-for-nothing element in the mouth, may well be worthy of some respect. According to www.sciencedaily.com, the latest findings suggest that the third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, provide a rich reservoir for the development of stem cells.

The research was carried out by a panel of scientists from Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and claims that the teeth contain soft pulp that is a source of cells, clinically known as mesenchymal stromal cells. The cell population is quite similar to the cells generally found in bone marrow.

Scientists have also observed that regardless of the similarity between cells found in bone marrow and in wisdom teeth, it is easier to extract the pulp from the latter, as people often get it removed anyway, www.physorg.com reports.

The study, which is due to be published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, also states that the teeth can be frozen so as to be used in future as and when needed. Speaking about the findings, one of the key researchers added: “Thus everyone might be carrying around his or her own personal stem-cell repository should he or she ever need some,”

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Published September 12, 2010 by in Health News
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5 Responses to “Wisdom tooth finally proves its worth as stem cell reservoir”

  1. CNA Training

    20. Sep, 2010

    Great site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to some friends!

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  4. Beth

    13. Sep, 2010

    i think stem cells are among the most promising treatments for all types of diseases.
    give us your two cents
    http://www.beyondmytwocents.com/abortions-could-save-lives-but-thats-just-wrong/

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