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Progress in Stem Cell Applications
Allen V. Faraday
出版Nova Publishers, 2008
主題Medical / GeneralMedical / Emergency MedicineMedical / Internal MedicineMedical / MicrobiologyMedical / Research
ISBN16045631689781604563160
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=6pG7ArR_7dcC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋This book is devoted to recent research in stem cell applications. Stem cells are the foundation cells for every organ, tissue and cell in the body. They are like a blank microchip that can ultimately be programmed to perform any number of specialised tasks. Stem cells are undifferentiated, "blank" cells that do not yet have a specific function. Under proper conditions, stem cells begin to develop into specialised tissues and organs. Additionally, stem cells are self-sustaining and can replicate themselves for long periods of time. These unique characteristics make stem cells very promising for supplying cells to treat debilitating diseases like Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Parkinson's disease, type-1 diabetes, spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, heart disease, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.