The research and use of stem cells have been a conversation of conflict since its inception. According to the dictionary, stem cells are “an undifferentiated cell of a multicellular organism that is capable of giving rise to indefinitely more cells of the same type, and from which certain other kinds of cell arise by differentiation”. In other words, it is a cell that can undergo mitosis and produce things like skin, muscle, blood, bone, nerves, and many other kinds of cells. Because of this, stem cell research includes areas such as cloning, regenerative medicine, treatments in diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, even cancer. With the amount of possibilities that stem cells provide, what are the arguments against stem cell research? The main argument against stem …show more content…
“Angiogenesis is a sophisticated multi-step process of new blood vessels formation with the coordinated participation of cells and different factors”. (3) A lack of angiogenesis lead to a lack of tissue regeneration and often have degenerative effects. Mesenchymal stem cells have the possibility to differentiate into different cell types that can secrete pro-angiogenic factors. (3) These stem cells also have the possibility to differentiate into other cells that can undergo tissue repair. Mesenchymal stem cells can also be used for bone cells, cartilage cells, and fat cells. The mesenchymal stem cells create osteoblasts which are responsible for generating bones. (3) This means that mesenchymal stem cells can help fight osteoporosis and help heal broken bones. It can also help heal cartilage damage and muscle damage. However, with all of the benefits of mesenchymal stem cells, there are draw backs. A limitless or uncontrolled use of the cells can cause the recombinant factors and certain agents to present side effects. Also, for research purposes, it can be expensive.