Stem Cell Program | Adult Stem Cells – Boston Children’s Hospital
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Scientists are discovering that many tissues and organs contain a small number ofadult stem cellsthat help maintain them. Adult stem cells have been found in the brain, bone marrow, lung, blood vessels, skeletal muscle, skin, teeth, gut, liver, and other (although not all) organs and tissues. They are thought to live in a specific area of each tissue, where they may remain dormant (sometimes for years), dividing and creating new cells only when they are activated by tissue injury, disease or anything else that makes the body need more cells.

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Different Types Of Stem Cells: Embryonic Vs. Adult …
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In this article, you will explore the dynamic world of stem cells, specifically focusing on the contrasting characteristics of embryonic and adult stem cells. Gain a deeper understanding of the unique properties each cell type possesses and the potential implications for medical research and therapies. Delve into the scientific intricacies behind these groundbreaking cells as we explore their distinct origins and diverse capabilities. Discover how these two types of stem cells offer unprecedented possibilities for advancements in regenerative medicine and biotechnology.

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Understanding Mature Tissue or Organ Stem Cells and Their Clinical …
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Drawing on its increasing understanding of tissue or organ-specific stem cells , the institute is exploring the ability of these cells to replenish or repair damaged or congenitally abnormal tissues or organs. Tissue-specific stem cells may one day be used to replenish cells damaged by Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis or diabetes. One example of tissue regeneration is in bone marrow transplants, where blood-forming stem cells regenerate the blood of transplant recipients who receive otherwise lethal doses of chemotherapy to destroy all the cancer cells in the body

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Biology of stem cells: an overview – PMC – PubMed Central (PMC)
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Abstract Stem cells are defined as precursor cells that have the capacity to self-renew and to generate multiple mature cell types. Only after collecting and culturing tissues is it possible to classify cells according to this operational concept. This difficulty in identifying stem cells in situ, without any manipulation, limits the understanding of their true nature. This review aims at presenting, to health professionals interested in this area, an overview on the biology of embryonic and adult stem cells, and their therapeutic potential. Keywords: adult stem cells, biological characteristics, cell therapy, embryonic stem cells, human diseases Although the initial concept of stem cells is more than 100 years old,1 and much of its biology and therapeutic potential has been explored in the past three decades, we still know little about their true nature.

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