For several years scientists are trying to find the best source of stem cells for adults. For the purpose of reprogramming, skin cells, connective tissue, bone marrow, blood, hair and teeth have already been used. Recent research suggests a new and effective way, for which "unnecessary" and even to some extent harmful body cells.

During the research work it was possible to find out that from the fat cells it is possible to obtain induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS-cells) faster and with greater efficiency than with the use of skin cells. The results of the work give hope for the rapid formation of stem cells and their use, scientists believe.

Specialists explained that from the colony of 10 thousand fibroblasts (cells of connective tissue) one can select only one induced pluripotent cell, this usually takes about a month. It, in turn, can become any "adult" cell of the human body. All other variations (sources) have not yet surpassed the results of the results. Against the background of others, perhaps, only keratinocytes (keratinocyte), derived from the foreskin of babies, stand out, but this source of stem cells is not suitable for adults.

The results of the new study give grounds to hope that the production of stem cells will become simpler, faster and cheaper.

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