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In addition to preservation techniques, several variables such as the individual's age, health, sex, and species affect cell survival after death. For example, the culture and transplantation of insulin-producing pancreatic cells are often complicated by autoimmune processes, high energy demands, and the breakdown of protective mechanisms.
Although the precise mechanisms by which these cells function after death are not yet fully understood, a leading hypothesis suggests that specialized channels and pumps located in cell membranes act like complex electrical circuits. These channels and pumps produce electrical signals that allow cells to communicate with each other and perform specific functions such as growth and movement, thereby influencing the structure of the entity they form.
Previous research has shown that certain genes involved in stress, immunity, and epigenetic regulation become activated after death in various species, including mice, zebrafish, and humans, indicating significant and widespread transformative potential among different cell types.
Potential applications in biology and medicine
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