Scientists create functional liver cells from stem cells

by rss feed | Jul 31, 2015 | Liver Disease / Hepatitis, News Feeds

Major implications for liver biology and drug discoveryThis image shows stem cell-derived hepatocytes emerging.

How a single molecule turns one immune cell into another

by rss feed | Jul 31, 2015 | Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma, News Feeds

All it takes is one molecule to reprogram an antibody-producing B cell into a scavenging macrophage.

Scientists produce functional liver cells from human embryonic and genetic engineered stem cells

by rss feed | Jul 31, 2015 | News Feeds

The liver plays a critical role in human metabolism. As the gatekeeper of the digestive track, this massive organ is responsible for drug breakdown and is therefore the first to be injured due to overdose or misuse. Evaluating this drug-induced liver injury is a...

Concise Reviews: Patient-Derived Stem Cell Research for Monogenic Disorders

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Abstract Monogenic disorders (MGDs) are caused by a single gene mutation and have a serious impact on human health. At present, there are no effective therapeutic methods for MGDs. Stem cell techniques provide insights into potential treatments for MGDs. With the...

Concise Review: In Vitro T-Cell Generation from Adult, Embryonic, and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: Many Roads to One Destination

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Abstract T lymphocytes are critical mediators of the adaptive immune system and have the capacity to serve as therapeutic agents in the areas of transplant and cancer immunotherapy. While T cells can be isolated and expanded from patients, T cells derived in vitro...