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Human mesenchymal stem cells occupy a particular stem cell niche, and consist of those stem cells that can differentiate into cells of mesenchymal tissues, including osteoblasts, adipocytes and chondrocytes. Osteoarthritis is the most common musculoskeletal disorder and causes a significant social and psychological drain on those affected as well as those who care for them; in addition it leads to significant economic costs. This disease is characterized by articular cartilage degeneration and damage to the underlying subchondral bone. To date, there is a lack of effective therapies to treat the disease nike dunk sky high femme , resulting in total joint arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery) as the only viable therapeutic option. Thus, there is a need to develop methods that are less invasive and capable of regeneration of articular cartilage. The use of autologous chondrocytes in tissue engineering applications promises an avenue in terms of efficacy and safety resulting in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) being considered an ideal therapeutic candidate for cartilage repair. MSCs acting through multiple growth mechanisms are also known to prevent OA progression after injection into the joint. At our center, we are constantly incorporating newer approaches to the introduction of stem cell technology for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Our approach now is different from the way it was a year ago... and it will be different a year from now as we learn more about nanobiology. Author's Resource Box Nathan Wei, MD FACP FACR is a board-certified rheumatologist and nationally known arthritis expert. He is the leading authority on the practical application of stem cells for osteoarthritis. 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