Open AccessEthanol and Stem Cells
Author(s) -
Afsaneh Farokhi,
Fatemeh Koohpeima,
Mohammad Javad Mokhtari
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of genes and cells
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2410-6887
DOI - 10.15562/gnc.58
Subject(s) - stem cell , neural stem cell , mesenchymal stem cell , embryonic stem cell , adult stem cell , ethanol , dental pulp stem cells , medicine , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , biochemistry , gene
Many studies have showed disadvantageous effect of ethanol exposure on stem cells. Ethanol exposure during development leads injury to various types of stem cells including neural stem cells (NSCs), dental pulp stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, embryonic stem cells and etc. Because NSCs play a basic role in the development and maturation of the central nervous system, it is vital to understand the effect of ethanol on NSCs differentiation. Additionally, alcohol misusage appears lead to periodontal disease, tooth decay and mouth wounds that are potentially precancerous. Individuals who abuse alcohol are at high risk of having seriously destroyed teeth, gums and compromised oral health in general. Some of these adverse situations maybe are because of ethanol effects on stem cells. Therefore, here, ethanol effects on the various types of stem cells were reviewed.