Hepatic Oval Cells: A Potential Source of Cartilage

Authors

Chris Meinhart, Brigham Young University
Dr. Laura C. Bridgewater, Brigham Young University

Keywords

hepatic oval stems, articular cartilage, proteoglycans, mesenchymal stem cells, MSC

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

Damage to articular cartilage found in synovial joints can occur both by trauma and disease processes. Cartilage, because of its avascular nature and low cellularity, has very poor regeneration capabilities. It is therefore important to explore new and effective cellular therapies to facilitate the repair of diseased or otherwise damaged cartilage.

Recommended Citation

Meinhart, Chris and Bridgewater, Dr. Laura C. (2014) "Hepatic Oval Cells: A Potential Source of Cartilage," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 835.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/835