Derivation, culture and in vitro differentiation of human embryonic stem cells
- VernacularTitle:人胚胎干细胞建系、培养及体外诱导分化研究现状
- Author:
Hui GAI
;
Jianxin CHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
human embryonic stem cells;
derivation;
culture;
in vitro differentiation
- From:
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2006;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Human embryonic stem(hES) cells can self-renew and have the ability to differentiate into any type of cells of the body. These characteristics make hES cells a good candidate for cell-based therapies. Current techniques for derivating and culturing embryonic stem cells are very mature. However, concerns arise that pathogen contamination may make these cells unsuitable for therapeutic purposes. An optimal growth environment is greatly needed. Through various in vitro differentiation methods, human embryonic stem cells can be induced into many specialized cell types. However the mechanism of committed differentiation is still unknown.
