Practice Tumorigenicity (5.2) - Genetic Engineering in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

Practice: Tumorigenicity

Lesson 5.2Genetic Engineering in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

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Question 1.
What does tumorigenicity refer to?
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Think about the risks associated with stem cells.
Question 2.
What are ESCs?
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Consider where ESCs come from.
3Question 3.
What is tumorigenicity?
- The ability to grow indefinitely
- The ability to form tumors
- The ability to differentiate
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Focus on what poses a risk following transplantation.
4Question 4.
True or False: All stem cells have the same risk of tumorigenicity.
- True
- False
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Think about the differences between pluripotent and multipotent cells.
Question 5.
In a clinical trial, patients were treated with ESCs, and some developed tumors. What steps could researchers take to prevent this outcome in future studies?
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Think about methods of ensuring safety against tumor growth.
Question 6.
Analyze the ethical implications of using ESCs in light of tumorigenicity. What position might you take regarding their use in therapies?
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Consider arguments on both sides of the ethical debate.

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