Stem cells including embryonic stem cells (ESCs), induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
and adult stem cells (ASCs) are able to repair/replace damaged or degenerative tissues and …

Human amniotic epithelial cells (hAECs) derived from placental tissues have gained
considerable attention in the field of regenerative medicine. hAECs possess embryonic stem …

The development of new therapeutic approaches to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D)
relies on the precise understanding and deciphering of insulin-secreting β-cell biology, as …

Perinatal stem cells have been regarded as an attractive and available cell source for
medical research and clinical trials in recent years. Multiple stem cell types have been …

The placenta is a temporary organ that is discarded after birth and is one of the most
promising sources of various cells and tissues for use in regenerative medicine and tissue …

Extracellular vesicles play a crucial role in feto-maternal communication and provide an
important paracrine signaling mechanism in pregnancy. We hypothesized that fetal cells …

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19), has become in the spotlight regarding the serious early and late …

Intra-amniotic infection and inflammation (IAI) affect fetal development and are highly
associated with preterm labor and premature rupture of membranes, which often lead to …

Background Hepatocyte transplantation has been proposed as an effective treatment for
patients with acute liver failure (ALF), but its application is limited by a severe shortage of …

Multilineage-differentiating stress-enduring (Muse) cells are non-tumorigenic pluripotent-like
stem cells that exhibit triploblastic differentiation and self-renewability at the single-cell level …