Assertion: stem cell | /r/ObjectUse | used as renewable source
Facets:
value: for replacing damaged somatic cells
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Despite many functional differences between stem cells and somatic cells, the ability of stem cells to differentiate into specialized cell types of the body has uncovered a potential way toward cell-based therapies, where stem cells can be used as a renewable source for replacing damaged somatic cells to treat many detrimental disorders, including heart diseases, stroke, spinal cord injury, macular degeneration, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.