INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY CELL BIOLOGY
DIFFERENTIATED CELL
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Question
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Which characteristic of stem cells makes them useful for treating Stargardt’s disease?
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They can differentiate into retinal cells
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They are readily available from especially created embryos
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They transport white blood cells to the eyes
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They divide by binary fission so provide sufficient cells
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Theoretically, this therapy will enable the generation of new retinal cells from stem cells to replace the damaged cells in the diseased retina. In addition, stem cells are able to perform multiple functions, such as immunoregulation, anti-apoptosis of neurons, and neurotrophin secretion.
Detailed explanation-2: -(C) Pluripotent stem cell sources include embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells. They have the capacity to differentiate into all neural retina cell types as well as into RPE.
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