Growth factors &cytokines and their function in wound healing
What are Cytokines?Cytokines are small cell-signaling protein molecules, which are used extensively in intercellular communication. Cytokines can be classified as proteins, peptides, or ...
Role of Microglia in Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease
Microglia cells are the primary immune cells of the central neuron system（CNS), highly similar to peripheral macrophages. They are the major inflammatory cell type in the brain. When they detect ...
What Is Retinal Pigment Epithelium ?
Retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is the pigmented cell layer outside the neurosensory retina, which nourishes retinal visual cells, firmly attached to the underlying choroid and overlying retinal ...
Why Do Scientists Need Primary Cells ?
Why Do Scientists Need Primary Cells ?Primary cells refer to cells that are straightly taken from human and animal tissue with no passages, typically used as biologically relevant and in-vivo cell ...
Important Factors Related to the Isolation of Cardiomyocytes from Animal Hearts
Isolation of high quality cardiac myocytes is key to the successful experiments with fresh or cultured cells. Though, the isolation of myocyte has been conducted for several decades, there remains no ...
Several Questions About Embryonic Stem Cells
What are embryonic stem cells?Embryonic stem cells are cells derived from embryos. Most embryonic stem cells are derived from embryos that develop from eggs that have been fertilized in an in vitro ...