Human cartilage progenitor cells from ear, nose, rib, and joint have a robust, stable phenotype for cartilage repair
S. A. A. Ghavimi, P. M. Gehret, T. Giordano, K. W. Y. Smith, R. Gottardi
The paper compares cartilage progenitor cells (CPCs) from ear, nose, rib, and joint with their chondrocytes and MSCs, finding CPCs have faster proliferation, reduced osteogenic/adipogenic potential, and resistance to hypertrophy.
bioRxiv · Jun 30, 2022 · PreprintBioengineering