Wisdom teeth stem cells can transform into cells that could treat corneal scarring
Monday, February 23, 2015 - 12:00
in Health & Medicine
Stem cells from the dental pulp of wisdom teeth can be coaxed to become cells of the eye's cornea and could one day be used to repair corneal scarring due to infection or injury, according to researchers. The findings indicate they also could become a new source of corneal transplant tissue made from the patient's own cells.