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Can fetal stem cells repair adult organs and tissues?

April 26, 2017Adult Fetal organs Repair stem cells tissues

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Can fetal stem cells repair adult organs and tissues?

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Possibly. There are currently several problems with the therapeutic use of fetal stem cells. First, fetal tissue research is highly controversial. There are significant moral and ethical issues with the use of fetal tissues for research purposes. Second, the numbers of stem cells in fetal tissues may not be sufficient for the therapeutic needs of adults. Thus, methods need to be developed to greatly expand the supply of fetal stem cells if they are to be therapeutically useful. Third, tissue rejection problems similar to those encountered in kidney and heart transplants may limit the usefulness of fetal stem cells.