Near East University DESAM Research Institute Founding Member and Scientific Research Projects Coordinator Prof. Dr. H. Seda Vatansever’s infertility treatment, which aims to use stem cells obtained from the cells that form the embryonic connective tissue, received support from the Turkish Health Institutes Presidency (TÜSEB)!
Turkish Health Institutes Presidency (TÜSEB), which was established with the support of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey and the Ministry of Health to support planned and sustainable development by developing science and technologies in the field of health, supported Near East University DESAM Founding Member and Scientific Research Projects Coordinator Prof. Dr. H. Seda Vatansever’s project titled “Investigation of the Presence of LINE-1, Orf1 and FTO in Mesenchymal Stem Cell Derived Exosomes Supporting In Vitro Oocyte Maturation”, which will play an important role in the treatment of infertility.
The problem, known medically as “Infertility” and among the society as “sterility”, is a big problem for many couples who want to have children. This health problem, which is related to the reproductive system, may be due to a single cause and it can also occur with the combination of several factors. Among the causes of infertility in women, problems related to the quality of the “oocyte” (female egg cell) come to the fore.
Stem cell therapy will be a hope in improving the quality of female egg cells!
Near East University DESAM Founding Member and Scientific Research Projects Coordinator Prof. Dr. H. Seda Vatansever’s project “Investigation of the Presence of LINE-1, Orf1 and FTO in Mesenchymal Stem Cell Derived Exosomes Supporting In Vitro Oocyte Maturation” also focuses on the effects of small particles (exosomes) obtained from adult stem cells in the connective tissues of human cells in oocyte quality and maturation and examines the changes it creates on oocyte maturation.
Emphasizing the importance of quality in scientific research, Near East University Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ said, “Our scientists, who continue their studies at Near East University, continue to produce scientific publications and develop projects with great efficiency. The project funds and acceptances received both from Turkey and abroad reveal the quality of the projects we carry out.”
“As a university, we regard supporting the research of our academics as one of our most important priorities,” said Prof. Dr. Şanlıdağ, and emphasized, “On the other hand, the supports provided by esteemed institutions such as TÜSEB make a great contribution to increasing scientific productivity and efficiency.” Prof. Dr. Şanlıdağ added that they will make a statement about new projects that receive support soon.
Near East University DESAM Founding Member and Scientific Research Projects Coordinator Prof. Dr. Seda Vatansever said that she has been investigating what role the use of products obtained from stem cells will play in improving the quality of egg cells in women with the research project supported by the Turkish Health Institutes Presidency (TÜSEB). Prof. Dr. H. Seda Vatansever said, “Our study will provide preliminary data for clinical studies by examining oocyte maturation.”
“In particular, triggering the maturation of immature oocytes outside the ovary is extremely important for infertility treatment,” said Prof. Dr. Vatansever and added; “The results of the project we carried out will open a new horizon in infertility treatment by enabling the creation of new oocyte production environments.”