British researchers have studied how the zebrafish has a large supply of adult stem cells to regenerate their retinas.
Basically, with almost all diseases of the eye, it is a pity neurons. The retina is the part of the eye that sends messages to the brain, and damage to the retina is to be the reason why most cases of sight loss. Researchers have successfully grown and tested in rats, adult stem cells, such as those found in zebrafish, which develop into neurons in the retina.
The University College London Institute of Ophthalmology estimates that these adult stem cells of zebra fish can be injected into the eye as a treatment for diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetes-related blindness, and glaucoma (Limb, Astrid 2007).
These researchers seem to be the aim of these experimental treatments for humans within 5 years.
Apparently, these types of cells have been grown easily in the laboratory, and they hope to eventually have stem cell banks and have cell lines available to the general public. As for transfusions of blood, a person must be typed for a certain type of cell line.
On the whole, very interesting and progressive research and treatment.
What would it be to find your view? Or to discover sight after a lifetime of blindness? What a wonderful gift to humanity!
Zebrafish:
The zebrafish has 2 common names: Zebra Danio, and zebrafish
They are the family Cyprinidae
There are 2 kinds of zebrafish, one of which is a variety of fresh water, the other is a saltwater species in the genus Pterois the family Scorpaenidae.
The type of freshwater is a classic example of aquarium fish, and is native to Asia (Eastern India from Calcutta to Masuilpatam).
Basically, with almost all diseases of the eye, it is a pity neurons. The retina is the part of the eye that sends messages to the brain, and damage to the retina is to be the reason why most cases of sight loss. Researchers have successfully grown and tested in rats, adult stem cells, such as those found in zebrafish, which develop into neurons in the retina.
The University College London Institute of Ophthalmology estimates that these adult stem cells of zebra fish can be injected into the eye as a treatment for diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetes-related blindness, and glaucoma (Limb, Astrid 2007).
These researchers seem to be the aim of these experimental treatments for humans within 5 years.
Apparently, these types of cells have been grown easily in the laboratory, and they hope to eventually have stem cell banks and have cell lines available to the general public. As for transfusions of blood, a person must be typed for a certain type of cell line.
On the whole, very interesting and progressive research and treatment.
What would it be to find your view? Or to discover sight after a lifetime of blindness? What a wonderful gift to humanity!
Zebrafish:
The zebrafish has 2 common names: Zebra Danio, and zebrafish
They are the family Cyprinidae
There are 2 kinds of zebrafish, one of which is a variety of fresh water, the other is a saltwater species in the genus Pterois the family Scorpaenidae.
The type of freshwater is a classic example of aquarium fish, and is native to Asia (Eastern India from Calcutta to Masuilpatam).
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