12 Questions
What is the main established use of 'bone marrow' transplant in the UK?
To replace or reset the auto-reactive immune system
What is the function of an 'Inducible excision system' mentioned in the text?
To remove unneeded components from a vector
What is the source of human embryonic stem cells (hESC) as mentioned in the text?
Inner cell mass of a blastocyst
What are the ethical objections to using human embryonic stem cells (hESC) mentioned in the text?
Derived from embryos raising questions about life and ethical considerations
What is the main concern highlighted in the text regarding clinical use of human embryonic stem cells?
Potential formation of teratomas
What is a key restriction mentioned regarding the research with embryonic stem cells?
14-day maximum time allowed in culture
What is the main function of stem cells in the body?
To maintain and renew the organ throughout the life of the organism
What type of stem cell is capable of generating all the tissues of the embryo and extra-embryonic tissues?
Totipotent
Which type of stem cell is typically used in bone marrow transplants?
Haematopoietic stem cells
What is the difference between autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants?
Autologous transplants are taken from and returned to the same person, while allogeneic transplants are taken from one individual and returned to a different person.
Which type of stem cell can differentiate into multiple lineages but not all germ layers?
Multipotent
What are unipotent stem cells capable of differentiating along?
Only one lineage
Test your knowledge about stem cells, the founder cell that can generate tissues, organs, or organisms, along with their rare characteristics. Learn about totipotent cells that can generate all embryo tissues, pluripotent cells that can generate cells from all three germ layers, and multipotent cells that can differentiate into multiple lineages.
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