Health News - Stem cell research could prevent premature births: Researchers successfully developed an artificial fetal membrane by using human amniotic stem cells and a compacted collagen gel containing human amniotic fibroblasts which form the structural framework for tissues. The resulting cellular-collagen construct displays many of the structural and functional properties of human amniotic membrane. The placenta and fetal membranes were collected under sterile conditions from healthy donor pregnant women undergoing delivery by elective term caesarean section.
For pregnant women with a ruptured fetal membrane, the artificial AM can be used to replace the damaged area to allow her to carry the baby to term. Cells from the human AM are of great interest as a source of cells for regenerative medicine. Another advantage is that placental tissue and amniotic membrane is readily available and easily procured without invasive procedures.
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