Objective To sum up the research advances of the seed cell and the culture system using in tissue engineering cartilage. Methods The recent original articles about the seed cell and the culture system in tissue engineering cartilage were extensively reviewed. Results At present, autologous or homologous cells is still major seed cell and the three dimensional culture system is also major system for tissue engineering cartilage. Conclusion The source of seed cell for tissue engineering cartilage. Conclusion The source of seed cell for tissue engineering cartilage should be further explored, and the culture system need to be improved and developed.
Citation： CHEN Lei,YANG Zhi ming.. ADVANCE ON SEED CELLS OF TISSUE ENGINEERING CARTILAGE. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2003, 17(2): 143-146. doi: Copy