L8 0 stem cell based therapy Flashcards
1
Q
what are STAP cells
A
the cells that can be grown into tissue for use anywhere in the body
2
Q
what are the main challenges when using stem cells for therapy
A
risk of immune rejection
- need to be minimally invasive
- need to go the right place
- need to differentiate to the desired cells
3
Q
what are MSC
A
mesenchymal stem cells
4
Q
what can happen if MSCs are injected
A
- can regulate immune processes like inflammation and may prevent immune rejectio n?
