What Are Mesenchymal Cells

What Are Mesenchymal Cells

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent stem cells that can differentiate into a variety of cell types, including bone cells (osteoblasts), cartilage cells (chondrocytes), muscle cells (myocytes) and fat cells that give rise to marrow adipose tissue (adipocytes).

What are examples of mesenchymal cells?

  • Bone cells.
  • Cartilage.
  • Muscle cells.
  • Neural cells.
  • Skin cells.
  • Corneal cells.

What is the meaning of mesenchymal cells?

Listen to pronunciation. (meh-ZEN-kih-mul) Refers to cells that develop into connective tissue, blood vessels, and lymphatic tissue.

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