Are Muslims into stem cell research? Review of current available literature
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1 Are Muslims into stem cell research? Review of current available literature Maysa Al-Hussaini and Linda Kateb King Hussein Cancer Center Amman Jordan
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3 What are the types of human stem cells? Totipotent cells These are the cells that can generate a complex organism, be it animal or human, but they cannot self regenerate. These are the embryonic cells beginning with the zygote until the 8-cell morula stage.
4 What are the types of human stem cells? Pluripotent cells These cells retain the capacity to transform into all three primary germ layers i.e., the endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm and, therefore, can still form a complex organism. They can in contrast to the totipotent cells self renew, for example in tissues culture. These are the cells of the inner cell mass of the blastocyst and constitute what are usually called embryonic stem cells (ESCs).
5 What are the types of human stem cells? Multi-potent and progenitor cells These cells in the developing embryo are the descendants of the inner cell mass. They are already differentiated and develop in specific types of cells e.g. blood cells, liver cell, cardiomyocytes, neurons, etc., and eventually make the different body organs.
6 Six Principles of Use of Human Stem Cells in Research Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 No human embryo research is permitted, and no explicit permission is given to perform research on existing human embryonic stem cells Research is permitted only on existing human embryonic stem cell lines, not on human embryos Research is permitted only on remaining embryos no longer needed for reproduction Research is permitted both on remaining embryos (see Option 3) and on embryos created specifically for research purposes through in vitro fertilization (IVF) Research is permitted both on remaining embryos (see Option 3) and on embryos created specifically for research purposes through somatic cell nuclear transfer into human eggs or zygotes (therapeutic cloning); and Research is permitted both on remaining embryos (see Option 3) and on embryos created specifically for research purposes through the transfer of human somatic cell nuclei into nonhuman animal eggs, for example, rabbit eggs.
7 Purpose of the study 1; To explore the available medical literature relating to views of Muslims on the use of stem cells in research 2; To investigate the status of national legislations/laws in Muslim countries, as listed in pub med.
8 Method A Pub med search.. Muslims Stem cell research ethics Stem cell research controversies Embryonic stem cells research ethics Stem cell research ethical Islam Stem cell research ethics Stem cell research controversies Embryonic stem cells research ethics Stem cell research ethical Arabs Stem cell research ethics Stem cell research controversies Embryonic stem cells research ethics Stem cell research ethical
9 General Features of the Articles
10 Results/ Journals A total of 16 articles were obtained. First article is on March 2004 was and last one on March On average 2 articles/yr. Thirteen articles (81.25%) were published in international journals and 3 (18.75%) in regional journals Saudi Medical Journal; n=2, Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal; n=1 Nine journals with impact factor, ranging from American Journal of bioethics; Most of which is in intermediate range impact factor (
11 Results/ Article Type of articles: Ten (62.5%) review articles. Pages ranged from 1-36 pages Reviews 2-36 pages Three (18.25) original articles Original articles 5-11 pages Two (12.5%) commentaries. Commentaries 1-4 pages One (6.25%) editorial. Editorial 3 pages
12 Results/ Authors Ten from institutions within Muslim countries Six from institutions in other countries Iran 4 USA---2 Turkey---3 Italy 1 Saudi Arabia---2 Brazil---1 Sudan---1 Lithuania 1 Germany-- 1
13 Contents of Articles
14 Perspective of discussion Three articles (18.75%) addressed the issue of Islamic perspective as part of international reviews, in comparison with other regions like Christianity, Judaism, Hindu and others. Seven articles measured the Islamic perspective in general Five articles measured the views in relation to a specific country Iranian; n=3. Turkish; n=2.
15 Results There is a general agreement by Muslim scholars on the acceptance of the use of stem cells in research. There is a general agreement on the source of stem cells, whether from embryonic, fetal, children or adult sources. General agreement on the acceptance of embryo as a non-human being. Reproductive cloning is prohibited.
16 Conditions on use of stem cells in research Adult stem cells can be used without causing harm to patients and with their consent. Children stem cells can be used without causing harm to patients and with parents permission. Fetal stem cells can be used in spontaneous abortion, with permission of the parents but prohibited in researchinduced abortion. Research on remaining (supernumerary) embryos resulting from IVF no longer needed for reproduction provided Embryos were not produced specifically for research. AND parents consent to their use in research. Placenta and blood cord stem cells.
17 Conditions on use of stem cells in research Therapeutic cloning (Somatic cell nuclear transfer) When the intent is to create tissue/organ from the individual who needs it. The procedure is feasible. The result is expected to be good.
18 Six Principles of Use of Human Stem Cells in Research Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 No human embryo research is permitted, and no explicit permission is given to perform research on existing human embryonic stem cells Research is permitted only on existing human embryonic stem cell lines, not on human embryos Research is permitted only on remaining embryos no longer needed for reproduction Research is permitted both on remaining embryos (see Option 3) and on embryos created specifically for research purposes through in vitro fertilization (IVF) Research is permitted both on remaining embryos (see Option 3) and on embryos created specifically for research purposes through somatic cell nuclear transfer into human eggs or zygotes (therapeutic cloning); and Research is permitted both on remaining embryos (see Option 3) and on embryos created specifically for research purposes through the transfer of human somatic cell nuclei into nonhuman animal eggs, for example, rabbit eggs.
19 Sources of references used in most articles Holy Quran Hadith Ijtihad (independent judgment) to reach an opinion or (Fatwa): Ijma (consensus) Qiyas (analogy) Istihsan ( juristic preference ) Maslaha (public interest)
20 Points of controversies Moral status of the embryo
21 Points of controversies Moral status of embryos There is no specific definition of the beginning of life either in the Quran or the ḥadῑth collections. It is generally agreed that ensoulment, the breathing of Allah s rūḥ (spirit) into the fetus, differentiates biological life, which starts at the time of fertilization, from human life
22 Points of controversies Moral status of embryos. What is the day of ensoulment in embryo? 40 days 42 days days. 80 days 120 days What is the ethical relevance of ensoulment? Categorical versus gradual change. Biological versus human life. What is the relation to Primitive streak? Head from tail and right from left Organs start to develop What is the relation to implantation? Pre-embryo < 14 days after fertilization versus Personhood 14 days after fertilization
23 National guidelines/regulations Clear national guidelines and regulations on the use of stem cells in research are available only in two Muslim countries; Iran and Turkey.
24 In Iran One of the first countries that has produced hescs in National and Regional Committees for Medical Research Ethics, and the production of National Codes of ethics in Biomedical Research in The introduction of a comprehensive strategic plan for medical ethics at national level in 2002, The production of the specific National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research in (Larinjani B et al, Dev World Bioeth 2008, Dec)
25 In Turkey 1960; Medical Deontology Regulations by Turkish Ministry of Health 1998; Patients Right Regulations by Turkish Ministry of Health 2005; Ministry of Health stopped the Embryonic Stem cell research 2006; Regulations for Clinical Research Guidelines for Clinical Research on Non-Embryonic stem Cells, which was a general regulation that allowed "Adult Stem cell Research. (Arda B et al. Stem Cell Rev, 2009)
26 However. None of the articles explored scientists or public opinion, perception or understanding of the use of stem cells in research!!!.
27 Conclusion - There is general agreement by the majority of Muslim scholars on the use of stem cell in research. - International literature is still poor when it comes to measuring scientists and public views. - National regulations/legislations are urgently needed in most Muslim and in particular Arab countries.
28 References Walters L. Human embryonic stem cell research: an intercultural perspective. Kennedy Inst Ethics J Mar;14(1):3-38. Larijani B, Zahedi F. Islamic perspective on human cloning and stem cell research.transplant Proc Dec;36(10): Aksoy S. Making regulations and drawing up legislation in Islamic countries under conditions of uncertainty, with special reference to embryonic stem cell research. J Med Ethics Jul;31(7): Al-Aqeel AI. Ethical guidelines in genetics and genomics. An Islamic perspective. Saudi Med J Dec;26(12): Hug K. Therapeutic perspectives of human embryonic stem cell research versus the moral status of a human embryo--does one have to be compromised for the other? Medicina (Kaunas). 2006;42(2): Abdur Rab M, Khayat MH. Human cloning: Eastern Mediterranean Region perspective. East Mediterr Health J. 2006;12 Suppl 2:S Aramesh K, Dabbagh S. An Islamic view to stem cell research and cloning: Iran's experience. Am J Bioeth Feb;7(2):62-3. Sadeghi M. Islamic perspectives on human cloning. Am J Bioeth Feb;7(2): Saniei M, De Vries R. Embryonic stem cell research in Iran: status and ethics. Indian J Med Ethics Oct-Dec;5(4): Ozturk Turkmen H, Arda B. Ethical and legal aspects of stem cell practices in Turkey: where are we? J Med Ethics Dec;34(12): Diniz D. Embryonic stem cell research: ethical challenges for developing world bioethics. Dev World Bioeth Dec;8(3):ii-iv. Larijani B, Zahedi F. Contemporary Medical Ethics: an overview from Iran. Dev World Bioeth Dec;8(3): Arda B, Aciduman A. An evaluation regarding the current situation of stem cell studies in Turkey. Stem Cell Rev Jun;5(2): Epub 2009 May 12. Al-Aqeel AI. Human cloning, stem cell research. An Islamic perspective. Saudi Med J Dec;30(12): Ilkilic I, Ertin H. Ethical aspects of human embryonic stem cell research in the islamic world: positions and reflections. Stem Cell Rev Jun;6(2): Fadel HE.Developments in stem cell research and therapeutic cloning: Islamic ethical positions, a review. Bioethics Mar;26(3):
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