1. Immunomodulation (modulates the immune system in a joint)
2. Anti-apoptosis (interferes with or blocks cell death after injury)
3. Angiogenesis (helps in the production of arteries and veins)
4. Supports of growth and differentiation of stem and progenitor cells (stimulates resident stem cells into action)
5. Anti-scarring properties (anti-fibrosis)
6. Chemo attraction (attracts other anti-inflammatory mediators to the region)
7. Are self-renewing (reproduce themselves)
8. Able to differentiate or become other cells as needed (bone, muscle, tendon,ligament, blood vessels.
9. Homing properties (intravenously, they will move toward and concentrate in damaged areas of the body)
10. Produce/ secret may chemicals to aid healing (interleukins, neurotrophic factors, growth factors and cytokines.
