Stem cells are not able to transform cells that are able to self-generate and able to transform into specialized cells. (Mrs.Matarrese Notes)
Pluripotent, meaning they can develop into any cell type.
(Mrs.Matarrese Notes)
Mostly found in tissues like bone marrow, limited differentiation
(Mrs.Matarrese Notes)
Basically Adult cells that are reprogrammed with embryonic-like properties.
Stem cells are able to divide and replicate continuously, these can be used for tissue growth or repair.
This is when Stem cells are able to be developed into specialized cells.
This is when the stem cell is in no specialized cell, it has no function yet.
(Mayclinic, Stem Cells, 2018)
These stem cells are very versatile meaning they are capable of becoming any cell type in the body.
(Mrs.Matarrese Notes)
These stem cells are able to be developed in most cell types, not all though.
(Mrs.Matarrese Notes)
The stem cells are very specialized meaning they have limited differentiation.
(Mrs.Matarrese Notes)
(Mrs.Matarrese Notes)
Purpose: This provides hope for regenerating damaged tissues and treating diseases.
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Bioinformant- What are Stem cells?
Biology Dictionary- Embryonic stem cells
Hope Stem Cell Network- Adult Stem cells
News-Medical- Induced Pluripotent Stem cells
eCampusOntario- Self-renewal and cell differentiation
Saltman Quarterly- Unspecialized stem cells
Biology Online- Totipotent
Biology Online- Pluripotent
Thermo Fisher Scientific- Multipotent