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Stem cells and reproduction

  • Lee, Yeonmi (Department of Convergence Medicine & Stem Cell Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine) ;
  • Kang, Eunju (Department of Convergence Medicine & Stem Cell Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2019.05.15
  • Published : 2019.08.31
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Abstract

Reproductive biotechnology has developed rapidly and is now able to overcome many birth difficulties due to infertility or the transmission of genetic diseases. Here we introduce the next generation of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as mitochondrial replacement technique (MRT) or genetic correction in eggs with micromanipulation. Further, we suggest that the transmission of genetic information from somatic cells to subsequent generations without gametes should be useful for people who suffer from infertility or genetic diseases. Pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) can be converted into germ cells such as sperm or oocytes in the laboratory. Notably, germ cells derived from nuclear transfer embryonic stem cells (NT-ESCs) or induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) inherit the full parental genome. The most important issue in this technique is the generation of a haploid chromosome from diploid somatic cells. We hereby examine current science and limitations underpinning these important developments and provide recommendations for moving forward.

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