“…(2,(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16) Multiple markers have been used to identify SSPCs in bone marrow (ie, Mx1, Grem1, LepR, Nes, Cxcl12, Pdgfra, Gli1) or in periosteum (ie, Ctsk, Acta2), (12,(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23) but none of these markers is restricted to a single tissue. (11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18) Despite the cellular diversity of SSPCs, functional analyses in adult tissues indicate unique regenerative potential of SSPCs according to their origin. Bone marrow SSPCs are osteogenic, support hematopoiesis and osteoclast formation, play paracrine and immunomodulatory roles, but show limited capacity to form cartilage during bone repair (19,24,25) .…”