stem preservation
[/stem prɪˈzɜːrvəʃən/]
nounpl: stem preservations
preservação de células-tronco
1. The process of maintaining and storing stem cells for future medical or research purposes, typically through cryopreservation or other conservation techniques
Stem preservation allows doctors to keep patients' own cells available for regenerative medicine treatments.
A preservação de células-tronco permite que os médicos mantenham as células do próprio paciente disponíveis para tratamentos de medicina regenerativa.
2. In botany, the conservation and protection of plant stem tissues for propagation or study
Stem preservation techniques are essential for maintaining endangered plant species.
As técnicas de preservação de caules são essenciais para manter espécies de plantas ameaçadas de extinção.
Stem preservation is increasingly important in Brazil's growing biotechnology sector, with major research institutions in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro leading developments. In the USA, stem cell banking has become a commercial service, with private cord blood banks offering preservation options to families at birth.
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