OST12S1 - ADO FIRST YEAR

The course describes the potential role of perinatal tissues, such as amniotic fluid, amniotic membrane and umbilical cord, and stem cells derived from them in regenerative medicine. In fact, in recent years particular attention has been paid to the use of perinatal appendages and their derivatives (cells and tissues) in regenerative medicine, as postpartum waste material free of ethical issues, with important anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and differentiative properties.
Furthermore, the course highlights the importance of the placenta during development. The placenta is not only an organ of exchange between mother and fetus, but also a fundamental regulator of fetal development. Through complex epigenetic mechanisms, it responds to maternal environmental stimuli that can influence gene expression and program the future health of the individual. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial to develop preventive strategies and improve perinatal outcomes.