The iliac crest is the prominent bony structure on the upper lateral part of the pelvis. It’s a common site for various medical procedures, including bone marrow biopsies and harvesting of stem cells. The bone marrow, which is found within the cavities of certain bones, including the iliac crest, is a primary source of stem cells, especially hematopoietic stem cells …
Cell cultures or “In vitro cell culturing” is a process necessary for modern medical research and stem cell treatments. [1] There are several means by which cell growth and therapeutic cloning of needed cells may be achieved through the use of an artificial laboratory culture growth medium. [2] Cell Culture Video Researchers in hematopoietic allogeneic and autologous stem cell function are …
Trophoblasts are the outermost cell layer of a blastocyst primarily responsible for the implantation process [1]. A trophoblast develops into extra-embryonic tissues, and these include the placenta. [2] Trophoblasts are specialized cells that play a pivotal role in the early stages of mammalian development, particularly in the formation of the placenta. Originating from the outer layer of the blastocyst—the early stage …
Blastocyst are embryos that has undergone development five or six days post fertilization period. The number of cells that a human blastocyst may contain ranges between 70 and 120. Blastocyst occur after the morula enters the females uterine cavity and develops a fluid-filled cavity. The morula then becomes what appears to be a hollow ball of cells that is also known …
Neural stem cells have the capability to transform into glial cells or neurons. Oligodendrocytes used in treatment of TM and astrocytes are examples of glial cells. What are Neural Cells and Why are they Important? Different areas of the human body, spinal cord and brain house different types of specialized stem cells. In haematology for example, cord blood derived stem …
Pheresis refers to the process of stem cell extraction from blood. It involves the passing of donor blood through an extraction machine and the eventual isolation of the stem cells (PDF Link) found within prior to pumping of the blood back into the heart and vascular system. The term “pheresis” (or “apheresis” from the Greek “to take away”) refers to a medical …
