Endocrine Abstracts

Cellular reprogramming describes the process where a fully differentiated, specialized cell type is induced to transform into a different cell. Cell reprogramming techniques can become powerful tools for modelling diseases, drug testing and for personalized cellular therapy. The adrenal cortex is the primary site of steroid synthesis. Adrenal insufficiency, which can be life threatening, is caused by a number of adrenal disorders, and lifelong management of these patients with...