Stem cell extract from teeth

Teeth that have plucked can bring revolution to finding stem cells to develop into any type of cell in the human body.

This ridiculous hearing is absolutely true. A group of scientists from Gifu University (Japan) published the findings, offering a new and easily accessible way to provide stem cells.

Just like cells from embryos, soft tissue that lives from the inner part of the tooth can become something that scientists identify as pluripotent stem cells. This type of cell has the potential to form many different types of cells.

Unlike embryonic cells, extracted from embryos of a few days old, creating root canal stem cells will not be controversial.

In the past, there were many studies of extracting stem cells from baby teeth and wisdom teeth but the results were not possible. Research by scientists has shown that root canal stem cells extracted from wisdom teeth can be returned to 'adjust' to form any form of gene cell.

The extracted teeth can be used to extract stem cells.

These cells can then be used to create stem cell banks with genetically engineered lines compatible with 20% of the Japanese population. Even, the more in-depth studies, the higher the percentage.

Mr. William Giannobile, editor of the Journal of Dental Research commented on the discovery: "The cells have great regeneration potential."

According to a scientific report by Ken-ichi Tezuka, the leader of the study, among six experimental cell lines, researchers were able to establish five possible lines.

Professor Jacques Nör, of the University of Michigan (USA) commented: 'One of the interesting things about root canal stem cells is that we have access to it very easily. We and or anyone can extract stem cells from discarded teeth. The purpose of stem cell research is to create a technique to replace diseased cells and regenerate the body ".

Nör added: "We do not want to create false expectations. Research results cannot cure every disease. What we aim for, that research can be useful in 5, 10 or 20 years. , with the ability to solve many diseases'.

"This study is the first important step, showing the potential of opening stem cell banking. The emphasis of this approach is the safety aspect. It ensures that stem cells are obtained without potential. production of tumors', Giannobile concluded.

Source: Discovery