Serotonin (5-HT) neurons are currently of research interest since these neurons have a crucial role in regulating human homeostasis and psychological states. These neurons are generated from the hindbrain raphe nuclei and are classified into rostral (r1-r3) and caudal (r5-r8) groups. While rostral groups have been successfully developed, only a few functional caudal 5-HT neurons are available i…
Skin anti-aging is a primary focus in derma cosmetics, targeting the reactive oxidative species (ROS) pathway for developing anti-aging therapies due to its role in the degradation of dermal extracellular matrix (EDM). Collagen type 1 is targeted to combat skin aging due to its role in preventing wrinkles formation and re-epithelization of human keratinocytes (HaCaT). Cell-free treatments have …
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are multipotent stromal cells capable of regenerating and differentiating into various tissues. MSCs can secrete over 200 different types of these bioactive molecules called secretomes, that contain chemokines, interleukins, growth factors, and extracellular matrix proteins. However, the bioactive molecules present in these can degrade over time due to temperatu…
Mesenchymal stem cells secretome (MSC-S) are non-hematopoietic multipotent stromal cells that have the ability to renew themselves and differentiate into multilineages, which has been shown to have therapeutic effects on wound healing process. In order to produce a “ready-off-the-shelf ” secretome powder, a lyophilization or also known as freeze-drying process needs to be carried out. I…
Stem cells have the ability to differentiate into cells that are found throughout the body. This fundamental property of stem cells suggests that they can potentially be used to replace degenerative cells within the body, and regenerate the functional capacity of organ systems that have deteriorated because of disease or aging. This authoritative textbook provides an overview of the latest adva…
Essentials of Stem Cell Biology serves the needs of the evolving population of scientists, researchers, practitioners, and students embracing the latest advances in stem cells. Representing the combined effort of 7 editors and more than 200 scholars and scientists whose pioneering work has defined our understanding of stem cells, this book combines the prerequisites for a general understanding …
Studies on stem cells have been attracting intense scientific and p- lic attention, not only because of controversies surrounding the use of embryonic stem cells but also because of very provocative data that have been emerging on adult stem cells. Much of the public attention and debate has been focused on the possibility that adult stem cells may be used as a substitute for human embryonic st…