The Prospect of Stem Cells for HIV and Cancer Treatment: A Review

Khandaker  Nujhat Tasnim; Sumiya   Haque Adrita; Shahadat  Hossain; Shahrukh   Zaman Akash; Shazid   Sharker

doi:10.18502/pbr.v6i1.3423

Khandaker Nujhat Tasnim
Sumiya Haque Adrita
Shahadat Hossain
Shahrukh Zaman Akash
Shazid Sharker

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/pbr.v6i1.3423

Keywords: Stem Cells, Reprogramming, HIV, Cancer

Abstract

Background: The news regarding the successful treatment of uncured diseases is extremely exciting. Recently, the study of stem cells has been widely considered.

Objectives: The stem cells have the potential to be converted to all specialized functional cells.

Methods: Advances in cell engineering and genetic reprogramming of the stem cells have contributed to novel approaches that may bring hope to HIV and cancer patients.

Results: In this regard, HIV patients recently received a stem-cell transplant that replaced their white blood cells with HIV-resistant versions (obtained from stem cells). However, only a few clinically successful approaches are available on new stem cells.

Conclusion: This review includes two parts; in the first section, the reader can obtain a basic idea about stem cells, whereas the second part emphasizes new opportunities and directions in translating stem cells basic research to the clinical applications.