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Table 1 Types of stem cells in human exfoliated deciduous teeth
| SHED type | Role in regenerative medicine | References |
|---|---|---|
| Adipocytes | Heart muscle regeneration, cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment of spine and orthopaedic conditions, congestive heart failure, Crohn’s disease | [169,170,171] |
| Chondrocytes | Cartilage growth, suitable for transplants | [130, 172] |
| Osteoblasts | Bone tissues suitable for transplant, teeth growth, craniofacial defects, bone regeneration | [173, 174] |
| Mesenchymal | Spinal cord injury repair, restoration of feeling and movement in paralyzed patients, treatment of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases | [103, 105, 121, 170, 175] |
