Progress in stem cell research
- VernacularTitle:干细胞研究进展
- Author:
Lihong SHEN
;
Juntian ZHANG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
embryonic stem cells;
hematopoietic stem cells;
marrow stromal cells;
skin stem cells;
corneal stem cells;
cell transplantation;
transdifferentiation;
reprogram
- From:
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin
1986;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Stem cells exist not only in the developing mammalian embryo but also in certain areas of various adult tissues. In embryo, they can take part in the development of tissues and the whole organism while in adult, they are thought to be involved in cell metabolism. With the development of research in embryo and nervous system, the field of stem cells has become a hot point in scientific world. A brief summary is made on stem cell biology and its potential medical importance.