Stem cells mindmap

Properties of stem cells:

Undifferentiated -> differentiate -> specialised

Activates relevant ..., affecting .proteins ....

Affects cell shape, size, organelle numbers, structural adaptations

genes, synthesised

Sources of stem cells:

Embryonic:

Umbilical-cord blood:

Adult:

Induced pluripotent (iPs)

totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent, pluripotent

Induced pluripotent (iPs):

inserting certain genes into ... cells to become...

differentiated, undifferentiated

Ethical implications:

Killing embryo for stem cells

Embryos can't ... to use for research

Can't access pluripotency via...

consent, iPs

Potential uses of stem cells:

Bone marrow transplants

Can help cure ... ... by replacing bone marrow stem cells w donor's

Risk of rejection or donated stem cells ... and ... person's cells

blood cancer, differentiating, attacking

Potential uses of stem cells:

Repair of damaged tissue

Stem cells - repair/remake personalised tissues + organs from ... - help shape tissue/organ

iPs stem cells remove risk of...

scaffolds, organ rejection

Potential uses of stem cells:

Repair of damaged tissue

Stem cells - produce new neurons involved in ... release in brain - helps repair faulty neurons to regenerate ... ... in people suffering from ...

dopamine, muscle function, parkinsons

Potential uses of stem cells:

Drug research + development

Adult tissue stem cells in .... - can study development + model how medication can affect cells (... + ...)

organs, toxicity, efficiency

Potential uses of stem cells:

Drug research + development

Stem cells can produce ... ... which produce ..., - transplanted into diabetics to maintain ... ... ...

islet cells, insulin, blood glucose levels