First time creating pluripotent stem cells from horses

For the first time researchers led by Dr. Andras Nagy and Dr. Lawrence Smith created pluripotent stem cells from horses. This result is important for stem cell therapy because the muscular and muscular system of the horse is similar to that of humans.

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Dr Smith said that scientists have now created iPS cells from some species, but this is the first time it has been created from horses.

The pluripotent stem cells (iPS) can develop into most other cell types and are a great hope for regenerating and developing new therapies that help prevent and treat many different diseases. An important part of regenerative medicine is the process of creating a living organ to repair or replace lost tissues or organs due to injury or illness.

This is a breakthrough for human and animal health. According to Dr. Nagy, iPS from horses offers new therapeutic potential in the veterinary field and opens up the opportunity to apply stem cell therapy first in horses, then conduct clinical research in humans. At the same time, this therapy is a model that replicates more closely to humans than mouse stem cells.

After two months of research and experimentation, the scientists created quite a variety of real cells and tissues from horses, meeting a large number of different types of cells in the human body. Kristina Nagy said that pluripotent stem cells are a good source for future renewable applications.

According to Dr. Laverty, professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Montreal, horse stem cells are excellent models for arthritis, bones, tendons and ligaments. Using iPS stem cells from horses can help improve tissue repair.

It is expected that scientists will study and develop clinical therapies next.