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Differentiation of Newborn Mouse Skin Derived Stem Cells into Germ-like Cells In vitro
Published on: July 16, 2013
In vitro differentiation of primordial germ cells and oocyte-like cells from stem cells
José J N Costa1, Glaucinete B Souza1, Maria A A Soares1
1Biotechnology Nucleus of Sobral - NUBIS, Federal University of Ceara, Sobral, CE, Brazil.
Abstract:
Infertility is the result of failure due to an organic disorder of the reproductive organs, especially their gametes. Recently, much progress has been made on generating germ cells, including oocytes, from various types of stem cells. This review focuses on advances in female germ cell differentiation from different kinds of stem cells, with emphasis on embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells. The advantages and disadvantages of the derivation of female germ cells from several types of stem cells are also highlighted, as well as the ability of stem cells to generate mature and functional female gametes. This review shows that stem cell therapies have opened new frontiers in medicine, especially in the reproductive area, with the possibility of regenerating fertility.
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