Neural Crest Cells and Their Potential Therapeutic Applications
December 2021
in “
Morphologia
”
TLDR Neural crest cells could be used in regenerative medicine due to their ability to become different cell types.
The document explored the therapeutic potential of neural crest cells (NCCs), which are multipotent and capable of differentiating into various cell types. It compared NCCs from embryonic, fetal, and adult human tissues and examined methods to derive NCCs from embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, and skin fibroblasts. The research emphasized the promise of these stem cells in regenerative medicine. Additionally, it noted that genetic mutations in NCC development could result in neurocristopathies, including cardiovascular defects and craniofacial anomalies.
