University:
Central Arizona College
Course:
BIO206 | Cell Biology
Academic year:

2023
Views:

370

Pages:

1
Author:

Lucas H.

17. Stem Cells and Cellular Diﬀeren a on Deﬁni on and Types of Stem Cells: Stem cells are undiﬀeren ated cells with the ability to change into various cell types. They are classiﬁed into: • Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs): Derived from early embryos and may diﬀeren ate into any cell kind (pluripotent). • Adult Stem Cells (ASCs): Found in adult ssues, commonly mul potent, which means they are able to diﬀeren ate into a restricted range of cell sorts. Mechanisms of Cellular Diﬀeren a on: Diﬀeren a on is the manner through which stem cells change into speciﬁc cellular sorts, guided by using gene c and environmental alerts. This includes the ac va on or repression of posi ve genes, leading to the expression of speciﬁc proteins that outline the mobile's characteris c. Applica ons in Medicine and Research: Stem cells have massive poten al in regenera ve medicine, ssue repair, and trea ng illnesses like Parkinson's and diabetes. Research is ongoing to apprehend how to manipulate stem cellular diﬀeren a on and harness their healing poten al. Conclusion: Stem cells oﬀer promising avenues for clinical treatments and informa on the mechanisms of mobile diﬀeren a on can unencumber new treatment op ons for numerous diseases.