Review of Embryonic Stem Cells in Fishes

By : Karl Marx , K Aruljothi , P Anusuya Devi

Page No: 193-198

Abstract
Embryonic stem cells are used to preserve biodiversity in species for which embryo or gamete cryopreservation is not possible. In many tissues they serve as an internal repair system, dividing limitlessly to replenish other cells over a lifetime. The reason that people continue to research stem cells is because they believe this can be the solution to all medical problems. ES cells in fish was to produce transgenics in a precise and efficient way for either solving basic biological problems or enhancing productivity in farmed commercial species. In this review, we discussed about the embryonic stem cells and its application in fishes.

Authors :
K Aruljothi and K Karal Marx
Faculty of Basic Sciences, Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu – 611 001

P Anusuya Devi
Department of Aquatic Environment Management, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu – 628 008.