Sentences with phrase «into specific cell types»

When this occurs, the naive stem cells undergo a critical change as they take the first step toward differentiating into specific cell types, such as gut, muscle or nerve cells.

In particular, they are now looking for expertise in molecular biology, especially in virus - based techniques for introducing new genes into specific cell types in the grid - cell circuit.

Bioengineers at the University of California, San Diego have proven that when it comes to guiding stem cells into a specific cell type, the stiffness of the extracellular matrix used to culture them really does matter.

All stem cells are immature cells known for their ability to multiply indefinitely and give rise to progenitor cells that mature into specific cell types that populate the body's tissues during embryonic development.

Using pharmacological approaches, the researchers identified the so - called signaling proteins within the immature taste cells that cause the developing cells to multiply and turn into specific cell types.

Another example being explored by Wong and others is to engineer stem cells so they develop into specific cell types when prompted by different signals.

iPSCs directed to differentiate into specific cell types offer the possibility of a renewable source of replacement cells and tissues to treat ailments, including Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.

«That doesn't mean the other cues are irrelevant; they may still push the cells into a specific cell type.

GAGE: One limitation is we haven't differentiated the cells into specific cell types — neuronal subtypes.

«But before we can design therapeutic strategies or introduce these cells into patients, we must learn how to differentiate them into specific cell types and how to tame their formidable proliferating ability,» he explains.