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  1. 1Describe asymmetric self-renewal of stem cells-2 cells produced
    -1 is genetically identical and the other is slightly different
    -Stem cells created are associated with tissues (reservoir created)
  2. 2Describe symmetric self-renewal of stem cells-2 cells produced
    -Both are genetically identical
    -Transient stem cells are involved in embryonic development
  3. 3Purpose of the stem cell niche-Provide growth factors and cytokines
    -Gradient determines how the stem cell divides
  4. 4Define adult stem cellArise in the foetus and serve to maintain organs throughout life
  5. 5Define embryonic stem (ES) cell-Derived from early embryo (represents a cell that normally doesn't exist)
    -Have the potential to give rise to every cell type in the body
  6. 6Sources of stem cells-Embryonic stem cells
    -Tissue specific stem cells
    -Mesenchymal stem cells
    -Bone marrow stem cells
    -Umbilical cord stem cells
    -Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
  7. 7When and what is totipotency?-From fertilisation to 8 cell stage
    -Cells are identical
    -Can differentiate into all cell types
  8. 8When and what is pluripotency?-Morula onwards
    -Gene expression has changed
    -Potency is more limited
  9. 9What does the inner cell mass become?Epiblast (plutipotent)
    Hypoblast
  10. 10What are the 3 pluripotency factors associated with ES cells?-Nanog
    -Oct4
    -Sox2
  11. 11How does LIF and BMP affect the ES cell fate?LIF: inhibits differentiation
    BMP: stimulates differentiation
  12. 12The primitive streak indicated initiation of gastrulation. Describe what FGF8 does-Controls cell movement by downregulating E-cadherins (normally binds epiblast cells)
    -Controls cell specification into the mesoderm
  13. 13How can ES cells be used in future medicine?-Regenerative medicine
    -Study of disease mechanisms in genetic disorders
    -Drug therapeutic and toxicity screens
  14. 14What are the challenges of the use of ES cells in regenerative medicine?-Production in sufficient numbers and in a pure form
    -Delivery and proper incorporation
    -Immune rejection
  15. 15What 3 lineages do mesenchymal cells produce?-Oligodendrocytes
    -Adipocytes
    -Chrondrocytes
  16. 16Why are ES cells rarely used in cardiovascular tissue engineering?They have the highest potency, so can easily differentiate into another tissue with the wrong signal
  17. 17What features must the ECM have? Where are the signals located?-Inert, high tensile strength and flexible
    -Coats the matrix
  18. 18What are iPS cells?-Fibroblasts infected by a combination of pluripotency inducing factors that form ES-like cells
    -Show morphology/growth properties of ES cells and express ES cell marker genes
    -Patient's DNA is matched
    -iPS cells however can remember their origin
  19. 19List some examples of totipotency and pluripotencyTotipotency: zygote
    Pluripotency: ES cells, embryonal carcinomas, IPS cell
    Unipotent: differentiated cell types
  20. 20How does epigenetics pose a problem for iPS cell formation?-Epigenetics are a permanent structure
    -DNA de-methylase removes them on egg/sperm in embryongenesis
    -However this is not present in adult cells
  21. 21Describe the cell cycle in ES cells-Do not have a normal cell cycle or checkpoints
    -Divides rapidly
    -Cells revert back to stem cell proliferation rates once they turn cancerous
  22. 22Advantages of transdifferentiation over iPSC use-Cells reverse partway, not the entire way to ES cells
    -Process is faster and more efficient
    -Patient specific
    -Avoids risk of triggering an immune response
  23. 23Describe normal foetal growth between 4-20 weeks (1st phase)-Increase in foetal weight, protein content and DNA content
    -Cellular hyperplasia
  24. 24Describe normal foetal growth between 20-28 weeks (2nd phase)-Increase in protein and weight
    -Less increase in foetal DNA content
    -Hyperplasia and hypertrophy
  25. 25Describe normal foetal growth between 28 weeks to term (3rd phase)-Continued increase in foetal protein and weight
    -No increase in DNA
    -Hypertrophy
  26. 26Define intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)Failure of a foetus to achieve his/her growth potential
  27. 27Define small for gestational age (SGA)Birth weight is <10th percentile for gestational age
  28. 28Define large for gestational age (LGA)Birth weight is >90th percentile
  29. 29Define low birth weight (LBW)Birth weight is less than a certain threshold (like 250g)
  30. 30Consequences of foetal growth restriction-Cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity
    -Unexplained stillbirths
    -More likely to die within 1 year, and suffer from neonatal problems
    -Origin of adult disease
  31. 31Long term consequences of foetal growth restrictionIncreased risk of:
    -obesity
    -type 2 diabetes
    -stroke
    -CHD
  32. 32What are the intergenerational effects of SGA? Causes?Mothers who were SGA are more likely to have SGA babies and increased perinatal mortality
    Epigenetics and fewer/poorer quality mitochondria
  33. 33Define macrosomiaBirth weight >4500g
  34. 34Causes of LGA?-Higher gestational age
    -Male sex
    -Excessive maternal weight gain and obesity
    -Multiparity
    -Genetic disorders of overgrowth
    -Maternal diabetes (pre-existing/gestational)
  35. 35How do these risk factors cause LGA?-Increased maternal glucose concentrations crosses the placenta
    -Foetus has increased insulin concentrations as a result
    -Foetal [GF] rises
  36. 36What are some maternal factors that cause abnormal growth?-Ethnicity (pre-disposed to diabetes)
    -Drugs
    -Nutrition (quality of diet)
    -Maternal hypoxia
  37. 37What are some foetal factors that cause abnormal growth?-Chromosomal disorders
    -Growth factors: IGF, thyroxine
    -Congenital infection: CMV, toxoplasmosis, rubella
  38. 38What are some primary/secondary placental factors that cause abnormal growth?Primary: abnormality of placenta structure/function
    Secondary: hypertension, CKD, vasculitis, pro-thrombotic disorders
    -Increased maternal burden in multiple gestations
  39. 39Describe malplacentation in IUGR-Poor trophoblast invasion of maternal spiral arteries
    -Increased impedance to flow
    -Change in Doopler indices (in the uterine artery)
  40. 40Describe asymmetrical patterns in IUGR-Uteroplacental insufficiency
    -Decreased glycogen stores
    -Decreased abdominal circumference
  41. 41Describe symmetrical patterns in IUGR-Early growth insult
    -Disrupted regulation of growth processes
    -Disruption at cell hyperplasia stage
  42. 42What is IUGR a combination of?-Reduced growth velocity
    -Placental insufficiency
  43. 43What is assessed in foetal growth?-Symphsio-fundal height
    -Ultrasound
    -Measurement of foetal head, abdomen and femur bone
    -Measurement of foetal HR (120-150 bpm) and uterine contractions
    -Umbilical artery Doppler (second trimester)
    -Liquor (foetal urine) volume
  44. 44Define gestational diabetes mellitusAny degree of glucose intolerance with its onset (or first recognition) during pregnancy
  45. 45What are some pre-existing risk factors?-Pancreatic beta cell dysfunction
    -Deficient insulin production
    -Background chronic insulin resistance
  46. 46Describe the screening process for gestational diabetes mellitus-16-18 weeks if past history
    -24-26 weeks if have family history, PCOS, BMI>30, ethnicity, previous macrosomia, previous unexplained stillbirth, on steroids
    -Urgent if have significant glycosuria, polyhyramnios or macrosomia
  47. 47What are some maternal complications of gestational diabetes mellitus?-Pre-eclampsia
    -Pre-term labour
    -Instrumental delivery/caesarean section
    -Diabetes in later life
  48. 48What are some foetal complications of gestational diabetes mellitus?-Macrosomia
    -Shoulder dystocia
    -Polyhydramnios
    -Perinatal mortality and morbidity
    -Increased risk of adult diseases
  49. 49How is gestational diabetes mellitus managed?-MDT
    -Regular monitoring and strict control
    -Diet changes
    -Drugs eg. metformin
    -Insulin
  50. 50How is gestational diabetes mellitus managed obstetrically?-Regular growth scans
    -Regular blood glucose monitoring
    -Delivery around 38 weeks
    -Offer a glucose tolerance test 6 weeks postnatal

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