Derivation of Human Embryonic Stem Cells From Developing and Arrested Embryos
Posted on: Thursday, 21 September 2006, 18:01 CDT
DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The journal STEM CELLS(R) today announced that scientists were able, for the first time, to derive pluripotent human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) from non-viable early human embryos.
The team, led by Professor Miodrag Stojkovic, derived hESCs using surplus and donated embryos that had stopped their cleavage. The scientists demonstrated that these non-viable embryos could be used under suitable laboratory conditions for derivation of hESCs and for study of early human development.
This progress, published in STEM CELLS(R), encourages other scientists to perform hESC research using both viable and non-viable pre-implantation embryos in their attempt to understand and fight debilitating diseases. This article is freely available (Open Access) online at http://stemcells.alphamedpress.org/cgi/reprint/2006-0377v1.
About STEM CELLS(R)
STEM CELLS(R), the international journal of cell differentiation and proliferation, publishes original articles and concise reviews describing basic laboratory investigations of stem cells and the translation to patient care. The Journal covers all aspects of stem cells and regenerative medicine. Currently in its 24th year of publication, STEM CELLS(R) is the first journal devoted to this fast-paced field of research. Its current Impact Factor of 6.094 places it in the top 3% of all high-impact international journals.
For more information, visit http://stemcells.alphamedpress.org/ Contacts: STEM CELLS(R): Media: Dr. Martin J. Murphy, Jr., Executive Editor (919) 402-8750, Martin.Murphy@StemCells.com Author: Professor Miodrag Stojkovic, Sintocell, Norvezanska 16, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia, +49 173 363 5797 or +381 63 768 6185, Sintocell@web.de
STEM CELLS(R)
CONTACT: Media, Dr. Martin J. Murphy, Jr., Executive Editor,+1-919-402-8750, or Martin.Murphy@StemCells.com; Author, Professor MiodragStojkovic, Sintocell, Serbia, +49-173-363-5797, or +381-63-768-6185, orSintocell@web.de
Web site: http://stemcells.alphamedpress.org/http://stemcells.alphamedpress.org/cgi/reprint/2006-0377v1
Source: PRNewswire
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