HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS APPEAR SAFE FOR USE IN EYES

摘要

Human embryonic stem cells (hESOs) hold promise as a source of therapeutic cells for a wide range of degenerative diseases, but their plasticity and capacity for self-renewal has prompted safety concerns. A study published in The Lancet (online, 15 October 2014) provides the first evidence of medium- to long-term safety, graft survival and possible biological activity of hESC-derived cells transplanted into patients.