Trophectoderm
Trophectoderm is an extra-embryonic tissue derived from the blastocyst cells. It gives rise to the embryonic placenta and is a key factor in embryo implantation. It also helps in providing nutrition to the developing embryo. Its significance lies in its ability to help in the growth and development of embryos and their survival during pregnancy. It is widely used in research and clinical applications such as reproductive technologies and the diagnosis of various diseases. It has been linked to the diagnosis of genetic diseases, pre-implantation diagnosis, tissue engineering, and stem cell biology.
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1 journal(s) foundEvolving Stem Cell Research
ISSN: 2574-4372
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor: Rong Xu, Centre of Stem Cells Engineering and Technology
Key Lab for Animal Biotechnology of Ministry of Agriculture of China
Northwest A&F University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. They serve as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. It can divide and become another type of cell such as a muscle cell.