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It doesn't have one location. Osteoprogenitor cells are mesenchymal stem cells, that are present in the bone marrow, perioustem and even adipose tissue.

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osteoprogenitor cell is a mesenchymal cell which can differentiate into osteoblast. they are found in bone marrow. it is also involved in cell repair and growth.

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