The Prospect of Stem Cells For Hiv and Cancer Treatment: A Review

Background: the news regarding the successful treatment of uncured diseases is extremely exciting. recently, the study of stem cells has been widely considered. objectives: the stem cells have the potential to be converted to all specialized functional cells. methods: advances in cell engineering and genetic reprogramming of the stem cells have contributed to novel approaches that may bring hope to hiv and cancer patients. results: in this regard, hiv patients recently received a stem-cell transplant that replaced their white blood cells with hiv-resistant versions (obtained from stem cells). however, only a few clinically successful approaches are available on new stem cells. conclusion: this review includes two parts; in the first section, the reader can obtain a basic idea about stem cells, whereas the second part emphasizes new opportunities and directions in translating stem cells basic research to the clinical applications.