Attitudes and values among the Swedish general public to using human embryonic stem cells for medical treatment.
Åsa GraumanMats HanssonVincenzo DonadioElena JiltsovaHåkan WidnerTrinette van VlietJennifer DrevinPublished in: BMC medical ethics (2022)
Most respondents are positive about using ES cells for drug development, and making effective treatments accessible to those who do not have any. However, these attitudes are influenced by the specific disorder that the drug development is intended for, as well as the religious views and perceived moral status of the early embryo.
Keyphrases
- embryonic stem cells
- mental health
- healthcare
- induced apoptosis
- endothelial cells
- cell cycle arrest
- depressive symptoms
- social support
- physical activity
- induced pluripotent stem cells
- endoplasmic reticulum stress
- pluripotent stem cells
- signaling pathway
- combination therapy
- pregnant women
- emergency department
- electronic health record