Stem Cell Modelling in COVID-19

ABSTRACT

The ability of stem cells to differentiate into any desired cell type can make them an indispensable tool in COVID-19modelling studies.Stem cells derived from patients with preexisting conditions or derived from vulnerable populations such as children, can also assist scientists in understanding the unique contributions of these diverse factors to variations in COVID-19 infection responses. Innovative approaches are urgently needed to adequately address the global impact of COVID-19. Stem cell based strategies offer such an approach.Keywords Stem cell; modelling;COVID-19.1. INTRODUCTIONThe discovery of stem cells changed the face of biomedical research. The ease with which stem cells can be isolatedand the unique abilityof stem cells to form any desired cell type renders them extremely important for understanding human physiology undernormal as well as pathological conditions [1,2,3]. With the advent of 3D organoid systems, research has taken a safer Opinion Article.