DO WE NEED MORE HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM CELL LINES?

作者:Arabadjiev B; Petkova R; Chakarov S*; Momchilova A; Pankov R
来源:Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 2010, 24(3): 1921-1927.
DOI:10.2478/V10133-010-0071-X

摘要

The enormous potential of human embryonic stem cells is fueling continuous research aimed at establishment of new lines of these cells. Currently research groups from 24 countries have reported derivation of over 1000 human embryonic stem cell lines. Because of the controversy surrounding the derivation of these cells from human embryos it is important to clarify whether the existing hESC lines are sufficient for basic research and future therapeutic applications. Here we briefly review some of the most important arguments justifying the need for continuing derivation of human embryonic stem cell lines.

  • 出版日期2010-8