Research on embryonic stem cells
Zhang, Y.; Zhao, L.
Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi 19(2): 340-343
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 1001-5515 PMID: 12224315 Document Number: 550732
Embryonic stem cells are derived from inner cell mass of the preimplanted blastocyst or from primordial germ cells of the early embryos, with the capacity of unlimited growth and differentiation potential. Embryonic stem cells(ES cells) can differentiate into all kinds of cells and organs under proper condition. Due to this characteristics ES cells have the attractive prospect in basic research, transplantation and gene therapy.