Dental Stem Cells (DSCs) Classification and Properties
Dental stem cells (DSCs) are a promising source of mesenchymal stem cells for use in cell therapy and regenerative medicine. To date, seven types of DSCs have been described in the literature: Dental Pulp Stem Cells (DPSCs) Stem cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous teeth (SHED) Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells (PDLSCs) Dental Follicle Progenitor Cells (DFPCs) Stem Cells from Apical Papilla (SCAP) Gingival Mesenchymal Stem Cells (GMSCs) and human Natal Dental Pulp Stem Cells (NDP SCs) All these easily accessible stem cells can be derived from dental tissues obtained from young or adult patients.