Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2013, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (19): 3596-3602.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.19.027

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Application of dental pulp stem cells in tissue engineering

Shang Li-juan1, 2, Wu Yan1   

  1. 1 College of Basic Medical Sciences, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot  010059, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
    2 Hohhot Hospital of Traditional Mongolian Medicine, Hohhot  010020, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
  • Received:2012-09-03 Revised:2012-11-08 Online:2013-05-07 Published:2013-05-07
  • Contact: Wu Yan, M.D., Professor, Master’s supervisor, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010059, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China yanw007@sina.com
  • About author:Shang Li-juan★, Studying for master’s degree, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010059, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China; Hohhot Hospital of Traditional Mongolian Medicine, Hohhot 010020, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China 2925831954@qq.com

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Dental pulp stem cells is a kind of adult stem cells derived from dental pulp and possess high proliferation rate, self-renewal capability and multi-differentiation capability. Dental pulp stem cells are possible cell sources for tissue engineering and are therefore used for prevention and treatment of tooth-related diseases in the clinic.
OBJECTIVE: To summarize the current progress of dental pulp stem cells and their application in tissue engineering.
METHODS: A computer-based online retrieval of CNKI and PubMed databases (2000-01/2012-05) was performed to search papers regarding dental pulp stem cells by inputting “dental pulp stem cells, culture, induced, differentiation” in the title and abstract search boxes. The papers published recently or in high impact journals were selected. A total of 205 papers were initially retrieved. Forty-four papers regarding sustained-release antimicrobials were suitable for final analysis.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Compared to other adult stem cells, there are many unsolved problems regarding dental pulp stem cells. With a gradual improvement in the scientific technology, these problems will be investigated and gradually solved. Dental pulp stem cells are promising seed cells for bone tissue engineering, dental tissue engineering and nerve tissue engineering. Dental pulp stem cells hold great promise in dental pulp regeneration and dental restoration.

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