SHED: STEM CELLS FROM HUMAN EXFOLIATED DECIDUOUS TEETH

Exfoliated human deciduous tooth contains multipotent stem cells [stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED)]. SHED were identified to be a population of highly proliferative, clonogenic cells capable of differentiating into a variety of cell types including neural cells, adipocytes, and odontoblasts.

SHED are not only derived from a very accessible tissue resource but are also capable of providing enough cells for potential clinical application.

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0937635100

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We are currently collecting teeth from healthy patients (controls) and patients with neurodevelopmental disorders. This cells are obtained with a non-invasive method, and are therefore ideal to perform functional studies directly on patient-derived cells.

Here below you can have more information to partecipate in our study (italian version):

informative flyer
instructions for the families (healthy patients)
instructions for the families (NDD patients)
informed consent adults
informed consent children
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