Commentary
John A Loudon
Abstract
Use of Immortalized Differentiated Cells for Regenerative Medicine Stem cells are touted to offer a potential avenue for curing many conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease. The comments raised were of particular significance in regards hurdles for the use of stem cells in regenerative medicine. These include in vivo issues such as cellular survival, senescence, proliferative capacity and differentiation into a functional tissue.