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A “Blank” Cell: Stem Cell

Mansi P. Rajyaguru

Abstract


A whole new branch of medicine was formed after the discovery of stem cells known as “Regenerative medicine”. Stem cells, the unspecialized cells which can be developed into useful or specialized cells help to form the diverse human tissues in the body. They can reintroduce themselves via mitotic cell division and distinguish itself in the varied range of unspecialized cell types. According to the latest research, 68% of Americans support embryonic stem cell research. In New York, New Jersey, and California, the state support for embryonic stem cell research is $600 million, $10 million and $3 billion respectively. This study gives you a brief idea about stem cells, its importance, applications, and scientific approach towards the future. There is still much left to be known about the specific characteristics of stem cells. This regenerative therapy by which many diseases can be cured still need proper experimental safety test for the new drugs prepared from stem cells. Researchers from Columbia University found a surprising new study that the human intestine may provide up to 10% of blood cells in circulation from their blood-forming stem cells. In near future, scientists hope to use these embryonic stem cells without destroying embryos so that the political and ethical dilemma can be solved. This review also summarizes the efficiency of various nanomaterials that can control the differentiation and action of diverse stem cells.

Keywords


Stem cell, embryonic stem cell, adult stem cell, Regenerative therapy, Nanomaterials.

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