USC researcher identifies stem cells in tendons that regenerate tissue in animal model

bianjie submitted, created time 1 year 2 months (www.eurekalert.org)

A consortium of scientists, led in part by USC School of Dentistry researcher Songtao Shi, has identified unique cells within the adult tendon that have stem-cell characteristics -- including the ability to proliferate and self-renew. The research team was able to isolate these cells and regenerate tendon-like tissue in the animal mode.

Keywords: stem cell proliferate self-renew animal mode