Article: The mechanism of bone repair: Stem cells in the periosteum dedicated to bridging a large gap

Bone repair requires the mobilization of stem cells from outer periosteum and inner bone marrow. A study by Jeffery et al. shows that periosteal stem cells are dedicated to repairing a large defect and regenerating both bone and marrow stroma.

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The Mechanism of Bone Repair: Stem Cells in the Periosteum Dedicated to Bridging a Large Gap