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iPS cells

Adult cells can be genetically reprogrammed into ‘induced’ pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) that can behave like embryonic stem cells to make any cell type in the body, offering opportunities for studying, treating and potentially curing diseases. Bespoke treatments to fix a patient’s specific genetic problems could be possible using iPSCs created from a patient’s own cells.

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English Diagram showing stem cell differentiation and renewal

Types of stem cells and their uses

Related Topics Blood Stem Cells Cell and Gene Fundamentals Embryonic Stem Cells Explore Stem Cells Factsheets iPS cells MSCs Skin Stem Cells
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EuroGCT Resource
Microscopy image of iPS cells

Using 'reprogrammed' cells to model diseases

Related Topics Disease Modelling iPS cells
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EuroGCT Resource
Diagram showingthe derivation and applications of iPS cells

iPS cells and reprogramming: turn any cells of the body into a stem cell

Related Topics Disease Modelling iPS cells Tissue Engineering
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EuroGCT Resource
Diagram of the lung showing the large airway and alveoli

Lung stem cells in health, repair and disease

Related Topics Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease Disease Modelling Factsheets iPS cells
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EuroGCT Resource
Image of cerebral organoids ina petri dish

Organoids: what are they and how do they help regenerative medicine?

Related Topics Disease Modelling Factsheets iPS cells Organoids Tissue Engineering
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Cystic fibrosis: how could gene and cell therapy help?

Related Topics Cystic Fibrosis Current and Potential Uses Embryonic Stem Cells Factsheets Gene Therapy iPS cells Research Tissue Engineering
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EuroGCT Resource
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Using 'reprogrammed' cells to model diseases

Related Topics Current and Potential Uses Disease Modelling iPS cells Methods and Tools Organoids Reprogramming Tissue Engineering
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EuroGCT Resource
credit: Professor Benjamin Beck

Cancer: a disease of stem cells?

Related Topics Cancer Cell Therapy Factsheets iPS cells
Title page of the ISSCR Patient Handbook on Stem Cell Therapies

The ISSCR Guide to Stem Cell Treatments

Related Topics Blood Stem Cells Cell Therapy Clinical Trials Embryonic Stem Cells Ethics and Society iPS cells Patient Involvement Reprogramming Skin Stem Cells Stem Cell News
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Laboratory-grown nerve cells, shown with fluorescent green dye against a black background

Parkinson's Disease: How could gene and cell therapy help?

Related Topics Neurological Disorders Parkinson's Disease Cell Therapy Clinical Trials Current and Potential Uses Factsheets Gene Therapy iPS cells Reprogramming
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