| abstract |
Disclosed is a small molecule compound capable of inducing proliferation of progenitor cells into functional bone, cartilage, tendon, and / or ligament tissue. Compositions and methods for cell culture comprising theobromine and cells derived thereby are provided. Promote bone formation, increase bone density, increase internal bone joints, increase bone mass, treat cartilage and / or bone abnormalities, increase fetal weight, prevent tooth decay, prevent tooth surface damage Also provided are theobromine compositions for restoring mineral components, treating dentine hypersensitivity, and applying to a bone site to promote new bone growth at that site. [Selection] Figure 10 |