Differentiating stem cells into heart muscle
Recent reviews show the current state of industry in regards to the use of human pluripotent cells (hPSCs), to create cells useful for the study and therapy of the human heart.
Pluripotent stem cells
Researchers use a technique called induced pluripotency to create stem cells from regular (somatic) cells. Researchers use a technique known as induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to create stem cells out of regular (somatic cells). However, pure naive dedifferentiated cells that could produce any cell within the body are of limited value and not effective as a treatment. For stem cells to form somatic cell types, they must be differentiated.
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https://www.leafscience.org/differentiating-stem-cells-into-heart-muscle/
