Description
Stem cell therapies are a promising area of medical research and treatment with the potential to revolutionize healthcare. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells with the unique ability to develop into various specialized cell types within the body. There are different types of stem cells, including embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and adult stem cells, each with distinct properties and sources. Stem cell therapies hold promise for treating a wide range of medical conditions, including degenerative diseases, autoimmune disorders, and injuries.Stem cells are at the forefront of regenerative medicine, where they can be used to repair or replace damaged tissues and organs. Embryonic stem cells, derived from early-stage embryos, have the greatest differentiation potential but also raise ethical concerns due to their source. Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells are reprogrammed adult cells that can be transformed into pluripotent stem cells, eliminating some ethical concerns associated with embryonic stem cells. Adult stem cells are found in various tissues and organs throughout the body and play a role in tissue repair and maintenance.
Résumé
- Stem cell technology is an emerging field in infertility treatment, offering potential solutions to challenges like increasing infertility ratios. Stem cells are pluripotent cells capable of differentiating into any cell type in the body, offering ways to regenerate tissues or create specific cells.
- There are different types of stem cells, including embryonic stem cells derived from embryos created in IVF procedures. Embryonic stem cells can be induced to differentiate into target cells, potentially addressing issues like ovarian regeneration. The challenges with using donor gametes lead scientists to explore the regeneration of gametes from cells within one's body.
- Embryonic stem cells have applications in modeling early development, drug screening, toxicity testing, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. One of the issues stem cells can treat is the regeneration of ovaries. This is important because the age of women who need eggs from donors has recently increased.
- Infertility is increasing, and the lack of good-quality eggs is increasing. Stem cell therapy plays an important role in increasing the quality of the egg. Stem cell therapy has the potential to regenerate pancreas cells in diabetic patients.
- Multipotent stem cells can be used to create embryos without eggs or sperm. This involves targeting genes to induce cells to become oocytes or sperm. This technology allows individuals who have issues with the production of eggs or sperm to have children with DNA that is their own.
- There are ethical concerns surrounding embryonic stem cells, leading to public skepticism. Also, there are practical difficulties, including the lack of defined culture media and the challenges in achieving specific cell differentiation. Also, ethical committees need to clear all the technologies involved in working with stem cells.
- Advanced treatments like "designer babies" are being explored, raising ethical concerns. Stem cell therapy holds promise for correcting genetic errors in couples with related family marriages, helping them have healthy pregnancies.
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À propos des intervenants
Dr Chandan
M.sc Phd ( Embryology ), EMB Certified by American College of Embryology Lab Director and Chief Embryologist Bangalore
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