Osteochondroprogenitor cell
Osteochondroprogenitor Cell
Osteochondroprogenitor cells (pronunciation: os·te·o·chon·dro·pro·gen·i·tor cells) are a type of stem cell that have the potential to differentiate into osteoblasts and chondrocytes, the cells responsible for bone and cartilage formation, respectively.
Etymology
The term "Osteochondroprogenitor" is derived from three Greek words: "osteon" meaning bone, "chondros" meaning cartilage, and "progenitor" meaning ancestor. Thus, the term literally translates to "ancestor of bone and cartilage".
Function
Osteochondroprogenitor cells are found in the perichondrium and periosteum, the layers surrounding cartilage and bone, respectively. They play a crucial role in bone remodeling, a process that involves the breakdown and rebuilding of bone tissue. They also contribute to the growth and repair of cartilage.
Related Terms
- Stem cell: A cell with the unique ability to develop into specialised cell types in the body.
- Osteoblast: A cell that secretes the matrix for bone formation.
- Chondrocyte: A cell that has secreted the matrix of cartilage and become embedded in it.
- Perichondrium: A layer of dense irregular connective tissue which surrounds the cartilage of developing bone.
- Periosteum: A membrane that covers the outer surface of all bones, except at the joints of long bones.
- Bone remodeling: The process of resorption and formation of bone.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Osteochondroprogenitor cell
- Wikipedia's article - Osteochondroprogenitor cell
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