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Embryo Stem Cells Out of Skin

Posted in Embryology, Reproductive Andrology, Embryology, Genomic Endocrinology, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and Reproductive Genomics, tagged cell reprogramming, embryonic stem cells, Eomes gene, Esrrb gene, human skin cells, infertility on May 8, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Embryo Stem Cells Out of Skin

Reporter: Irina Robu, PhD

Researchers at Hebrew University identified a set of genes able to transform murine skin cells into three cell types such as the embryo itself, the placenta and extraembryonic tissue i.e. umbilical cord which was published in the journal Cell Stem Cell.

Dr. Oren Ram, Institute of Life Science at Hebrew University, Prof. Tommy Kaplan, School of Computer Science and Engineering found a new combination of five genes that once inserted into skin cells, reprogram the cells into each of three early embryonic cell types. Researchers identified that the gene “Eomes” pushes the cell toward placental stem-cell identity and placental development, whereas the “Esrrb” gene arranges fetus stem cells development through the temporary procurement of an extraembryonic stem cell identity.The team used this to examine the molecular forces that oversee cell fate decisions for skin cell reprogramming and the natural process of embryonic development.

Even though this groundbreaking research could provide a path toward creating entire human embryos from human cell skin cells without need for sperm of organs, that is still a long way in the future. However, for now this work can have large implications for modeling embryonic disease and placental dysfunctions in addition to solving infertility problems by creating human embryos in a petri dish.

SOURCE
https://www.jpost.com/OMG/A-baby-from-skin-cells-Israeli-team-makes-embryo-stem-cells-out-of-skin-588531