Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 0 people
GameKnowt Play
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
Card Sorting

1/3

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced

No study sessions yet.

4 Terms

1
New cards

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)

An adult stem cell (multipotent) which is able to differentiate into many types of musculoskeletal cells.

Where is it found?

  • Bone marrow

  • Umbilical cord

  • Amniotic fluid

When does it differentiate?

When stresses are placed on the body. Certain types of stresses cause different cell differentiation

<p>An adult stem cell <strong>(multipotent)</strong> which is able to differentiate into many types of musculoskeletal cells.</p><p><em><u>Where is it found?</u></em></p><ul><li><p>Bone marrow</p></li><li><p>Umbilical cord</p></li><li><p>Amniotic fluid</p></li></ul><p><em><u>When does it differentiate?</u></em></p><p>When stresses are placed on the body. Certain types of stresses cause different cell differentiation</p>
2
New cards

What can sudden lifestyle changes result in (in reference to the musculoskeletal system)?

Many musculoskeletal injuries, due to the sudden stresses placed on the body resulting in sudden differentiation of MSCs

3
New cards

Are MSCs lifelong?

No, as a person ages, the effectiveness and amount of MSCs decrease

4
New cards

MSCs from the Umbilical cord (Wharton’s jelly)

These cells can be transplanted in a wide range of people with a decreased risk of tissue rejection.

How is treatment done?

Not a cure, but rather alleviates symptoms of conditions (e.g Parkinson’s, MS, obstructive lung disease) by allowing the body to heal itself enough.