Stem Cells
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Описание:
Stem cells are specialized cells with unique potential for self–renewal and specific cell–type commitment. They remain uncommitted until a particular physiological signal prompts them to differentiate and become lineage–specific cells with particular physiological functions. In 1998 investigators isolated embryonic stem cells from human embryos for the first time and were able to culture these in vitro . Since then, stem cell–based technologies have received enormous scientific attention because of their potential for developing novel therapeutic applications. Potential clinical applications covered in the book include the production of cardiomyocytes to replace damaged heart tissue, the production of insulin–producing cells for patients with diabetes, and the generation of neurons for the treatment of patients with Parkinson’s disease or spinal cord injury. Particular attention is paid to the factors that maintain stem cells in a pluripotent state or which drive them...Похожие книги
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