Stem Cell Therapy and Research Status in Iran : at A glance

Stem cells constitute a group of human body’s cells with the ability to develop into any tissue type. They are responsible to repair and renew different tissues and organs. It is accepted that stem cell therapy has the potential to treat several diseases. Applying stem cells in both ways (therapy and research) has been considered in during past years throughout the world. Elie Dolgin says: “ Iran is investing in stem cell research and despite working with limited access to laboratory equipment and resources; the country may emerge as a scientific force to be reckoned in the stem cell field”.1