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"Human dental pulp-derived stem cells promote locomotor recovery after complete transection of the rat spinal cord by multiple neuro-regenerative mechanisms"
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Studies Show Promise that Dental Stem Cells May Someday Treat Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan were able to repair spinal cord injury with dental stem cells in a rat model.
According to the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, rats with broken backs regained movement in their hind legs following a procedure where human dental pulp stem cells were transplanted into their spinal cord tissue.
Dental pulp stem cells (extracted from both baby teeth and wisdom teeth) appeared to work in 3 ways: they stopped the nerve cells from dying, helped regenerate the severed nerves, and promoted the growth of other cells that support the spinal cord.
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