Ethics in the field of regenerative medicine research

Authors

  • Lidyce Quesada Leyva MINSAP
  • Clara Gracia Barrios MINSAP
  • Zaily Fuentes Diaz

Keywords:

stem cell, regenerative medicine, ethics

Abstract

Introduction: regenerative medicine is based on the replacement or regeneration of human cells, tissues or organs in order to restore normal function; it is a therapy based on stem cell treatment. Therapeutic strategies based on cell therapy allow their use in different diseases that do not resolve or take longer to resolve by conventional medical treatments.

Objectives: to address ethical aspects of research those contribute to cognitive and ethical reflection of science in the field of regenerative medicine research.

Methods: A review was carried out that considered original and experimental articles published in the last decade, in some databases of the Virtual Health Library (VHL) of Cuba. The descriptors of the Medical Subject Headings and Descriptors in Health Sciences were used.

Analysis and synthesis of the information: Applications and generalities related to stem cells and advances in regenerative medicine are summarized, as well as procedures and treatments with stem cells for different diseases with the application of knowledge aimed at the social benefit of the human being.

Conclusions: the importance of an ethical posture in regenerative medicine was pointed out for the adequate assessment of the advances in the treatment of various diseases, the impact of the acquisition of new knowledge, as well as a more responsible attitude and the development of social values that they are part of humanity.


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Author Biographies

Lidyce Quesada Leyva, MINSAP

Cerntro de investigavión y productos biológicos en la univerisdad de ciencias médicas de camaguey.

Clara Gracia Barrios, MINSAP

Universidad de Ciencias Médicas Camagüey. Departamento de Grado científico

Zaily Fuentes Diaz

Departamento docente del Hospital Oncológico de Camagüey

Published

2021-11-08

How to Cite

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Quesada Leyva L, Gracia Barrios C, Fuentes Diaz Z. Ethics in the field of regenerative medicine research. Rev Cubana Hematol Inmunol Hemoter [Internet]. 2021 Nov. 8 [cited 2025 Mar. 9];37(4). Available from: https://revhematologia.sld.cu/index.php/hih/article/view/1413

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