Abstract
The aim of this review is to provide a critical reading of recent literature pertaining to the presence of circulating, fluid-phase osteoblastic cells and their possible contribution to bone formation. We have termed this group of cells collectively as circulating osteogenic precursor (COP) cells. We present evidence for their existence, methods used for their isolation and identification, possible physiological and pathophysiological roles, cellular origins, and possible mechanisms for their migration to target tissues.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1685-1693 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Bone and Mineral Research |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2011 |
Keywords
- blood
- circulating osteogenic precursor cells
- fracture
- heterotopic ossification
- mesenchymal stem cells
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine