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- 2. small signalling proteins secreted by cells that play a crucial role in immune system function
- 4. process by which cells acquire specialised structures and functions during development, to perform specific roles in the body, such as becoming nerve cells, muscle cells, or blood cells
- 5. referring to a medical procedure or treatment involving the use of a patient's own cells, tissues, or organs, minimizing the risk of rejection or adverse reactions
- 6. gel-like material composed of water and polymers, used to provide a supportive environment for cells to grow in cell culture experiments
- 9. technique that combines advanced technology and biology to create three-dimensional structures, such as tissues or organs, by precisely depositing layers of living cells using a specialized printer
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- 1. commercially available extracellular matrix, used as a scaffold in cell culture experiments to provide a natural environment for cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation
- 2. specialized cells residing in cartilage responsible for maintaining its structure and function
- 3. a cell in connective tissue which produces collagen and other fibres.
- 7. miniature three-dimensional structure derived from stem cells that mimics the architecture and function of specific organs or tissues
- 8. technology that combines fluorescent microspheres and flow cytometry to detect and quantify analytes, such as proteins or DNA, in a single sample, enabling high-throughput analysis in research and diagnostics