Rheumatology: Current Research

Rheumatology: Current Research
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ISSN: 2161-1149 (Printed)

Review Article - (2012) Volume 0, Issue 0

The Potential of Human Embryonic Stem Cells for Articular Cartilage Repair and Osteoarthritis Treatment

Melanie C Fisher1, Deborah Ferrari1, Yingcui Li1, John B Shepard1, Sara E Patterson1, Nickesha Anderson3 and Caroline N Dealy1,2,3*
1Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development, Department of Reconstructive Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, USA
2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington CT 06030, USA
3Chondrogenics, Inc., 400 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
*Corresponding Author: Caroline N Dealy, PhD, Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development (MC-3705), Department of Reconstructive Sciences, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington CT 06032, USA, Tel: 860-679-1193, Fax: 860-679-2910 Email:

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