Shanghai Stem Cell Institute
Shanghai Stem Cell Institute
The Shanghai Stem Cell Institute (pronunciation: /ʃæŋˈhaɪ stɛm sɛl ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/) is a leading research institute specializing in stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
Etymology
The name of the institute is derived from its location in Shanghai, the most populous city in China, and its primary focus on stem cell research.
Overview
The Shanghai Stem Cell Institute is dedicated to the study and application of stem cells, which are undifferentiated cells capable of giving rise to indefinitely more cells of the same type, and from which certain other kinds of cell arise by differentiation. The institute's research is aimed at understanding the mechanisms of stem cell self-renewal and differentiation, and applying this knowledge to the development of new treatments for a variety of diseases.
Related Terms
- Stem Cell: A cell with the unique ability to develop into specialised cell types in the body. In the future, they may be used to replace cells and tissues that have been damaged or lost due to disease.
- Regenerative Medicine: A branch of medicine that develops methods to regrow, repair or replace damaged or diseased cells, organs or tissues.
- Cell Differentiation: The process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type.
- Cell Self-Renewal: The process by which stem cells divide to make more stem cells, perpetuating the stem cell pool throughout life.
- Research Institute: An establishment endowed for doing research.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shanghai Stem Cell Institute
- Wikipedia's article - Shanghai Stem Cell Institute
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