18 Questions
What is the primary goal of blocking the self-renewal pathway in stem cells?
To induce differentiation into a specific cell type
Which of the following transcription factors is involved in the induction of pluripotency in stem cells?
Nanog
What is the purpose of using short interference RNA (siRNA) in stem cell therapies?
To inhibit gene expression
How are genes typically transferred into cultured cells for stem cell-based therapies?
Through direct injection into the cell
What is the primary advantage of using stem cell-based therapies for autoimmune disease treatment?
To avoid the need for immunosuppressive therapy
What is the role of OCT-3/4 in stem cell pluripotency?
To induce pluripotency
What is the primary goal of using stem cells in cardiac repair?
To regenerate damaged blood vessels and heart muscle
What technique is used to manipulate the DNA of stem cells?
CRISPR-Cas9
What is a characteristic of pluripotent stem cells?
They can differentiate into any cell type
What is the role of siRNA in stem cell therapy?
To block the transcription of genes involved in disease
What is the goal of using stem cells in autoimmune disease treatment?
To block the autoimmune response
What is the source of stem cells used in some therapeutic approaches?
Human BM stem cells
What happens when Caspase 8 is inhibited?
Necroptosis is promoted
What is the result of glucagon binding to its receptor on liver cells?
Hydrolysis of triacylglycerols is enhanced
What is the role of the inflammasome in the immune response?
To enhance inflammation
How do Ag-Ab complexes contribute to the immune response?
By activating the complement system
What is the result of UNF-kB activation?
Cytokine production is stimulated
What is the purpose of gene manipulation in stem cell therapy?
To enhance stem cell pluripotency
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