• An overview of stem cell
  • Amir Shourideh,1,* Ardavan Amanat,2
    1. Eastern Mediterranean University
    2. Iran University of Medical Sciences


  • Introduction: In recent years there have been many advances in stem cell research, which is a promising new therapeutic strategy for incurable diseases. These cells are found in all multicellular organisms and have the ability to divide and differentiate into a variety of specialized organisms. Cell types and can also replace lost and damaged cells. The self-renewing property of stem cells and their effectiveness have been suggested as promising future uses of these cells in regenerative medicine, cell therapy, and drug research. autologous and non-autologous stem cells. Stem cell therapy has some limitations, so further research is essential to improve our biological understanding. This article provides an overview about importance and treatments of stem cell.
  • Methods: This study is a review by analyzing articles from dependable scientific databases including Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Scopus.
  • Results: In theory, stem cells or their derivatives can be used to restore any tissue in the body that has been lost or damaged by disease or injury. Examples of these potential treatments currently under investigation are: Restoring bone growth after bone injury, restoring vision in retinal disease, restoring nerve cell function in spinal cord injury, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease and Restoring heart tissue after a heart attack. Many stem cell treatments are unproven and still experimental. While stem cells have great potential to help people in the future, they can also be dangerous if used incorrectly. They can get into the wrong parts of the body and cause problems, and they can also be dangerous. they have the ability to turn into tumors. In recent years, there have been many "stem cell clinics" in the United States and around the world offering various "stem cell treatments" that are not scientifically proven or regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For the most part, these clinics claim to use stem cells from their own body fat, bone marrow, and blood, although some use cells from amniotic fluid, placental tissue, umbilical cord tissue, and even unknown sources from other donors' cells. The cells used are actually stem cells. These clinics tend to false advertising to the public with the promise that stem cell treatments can improve cosmetic appearance and help a variety of conditions ranging from arthritis to autism. Guideline development process to regulate these clinics more strictly.
  • Conclusion: Doctors and scientists love stem cells because they could help in many different areas of health care and medical research. Studying stem cells can help explain how serious diseases such as birth defects and cancer develop. Stem cells may one day be used to make cells and tissues for the treatment of many diseases; for example, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, spinal cord injury, heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.
  • Keywords: Stem Cells, Biology, Clinical Application