[D66] Neurons Created Directly From Skin Cells Of Humans

[Henk Elegeert]

Neurons Created Directly From Skin Cells Of
Humans<http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/226837.php>

Main Category: Stem Cell Research <file:///sections/stem_cell/>
Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience <file:///sections/neurology/>
Article Date: 30 May 2011 - 0:00 PDT

The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) - a non-profit organization
dedicated to advancing cures for major diseases through stem
cell<file:///info/stem_cell/>research - has applauded the announcement
by Stanford University scientists,
led by NYSCF - Robertson Investigator Dr. Marius Wernig, that they directly
converted skin cells of humans into functional neurons. These neurons will
allow researchers to study neural diseases with the ultimate goal of
developing more effective treatments and cures.

In a paper published in the online edition of the journal *Nature,* Dr.
Wernig and colleagues reported that they created functional neurons from
skin cells by the addition of four proteins. Recent work has shown that with
four factors, somatic cells can be reprogrammed into a pluripotent state and
then differentiated into various cell types. This newly published work skips
the step of creating induced pluripotent stem cells that are often
tumorigenic.

"This remarkable advancement by an inaugural member of our NYSCF - Robertson
Investigator program makes this an exciting time of rapid progress for stem
cell science," said Susan L. Solomon, CEO of The New York Stem Cell
Foundation. "It is imperative that we continue to encourage and support stem
cell research in whatever form it takes, including both iPS reprogramming
and human embryonic stem cell research. The search for cures is too
important to close off any avenue that scientists believe is leading us
closer to that goal."

"Dr. Wernig and his colleagues have provided researchers with critical tools
we need as we seek to understand how diseases work and how we can prevent
their progression," said Dr. Kevin Eggan, Chief Scientific Officer of The
New York Stem Cell Foundation.

Source:
David McKeon
New York Stem Cell Foundation

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Computers worden tzt vervangen door netwerken van neurons (van huidcellen)?

Henk Elegeert
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