Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells: Regenerative Potency in Periodontium

• Published in: Stem cells and development Vol. 28; no. 15; p. 974
• Main Authors: Tomokiyo, Atsushi, Wada, Naohisa, Maeda, Hidefumi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.08.2019
• Subjects: cell reprogramming; stem cells; periodontal ligament; regeneration; semaphorin 3A

Periodontium is consisted of root cementum, bone lining the tooth socket, gingiva facing the tooth, and periodontal ligament (PDL). Its primary functions are support of the tooth and protection of tooth, nerve, and blood vessels from injury by mechanical loading. Severe periodontitis induces the des...