Stem Cell Research and Medical Innovation


Types of Stem Cells

Stem Cell Categories:

  1. Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs): Pluripotent cells derived from early embryos.
  2. Adult Stem Cells (ASCs): Found in various tissues; aid in repair and maintenance.
  3. Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs): Adult cells reprogrammed to an embryonic-like state.
  4. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs): Multipotent cells found in bone marrow, fat, and other tissues.
Types of Stem Cells and Their Characteristics
Stem Cell Type Source Properties Ethical Concerns
Potency Applications
Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs)

Cell		 Inner cell mass of blastocyst Pluripotent Can become any cell type; used in degenerative disease treatment Yes – due to destruction of embryos
Adult Stem Cells (ASCs) Bone marrow, brain, blood Multipotent Used for blood disorders, immune regeneration Low – ethically accepted
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) Reprogrammed adult cells Pluripotent Disease modeling, drug testing, personalized medicine Minimal – avoids embryo use
Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) Fat tissue, bone marrow Multipotent Tissue repair for heart, bones, joints Low – widely used in clinical trials
Stem Cell

Stem Cell Categories

  • Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs): Pluripotent cells derived from early embryos.
  • Adult Stem Cells (ASCs): Found in various tissues; aid in repair and maintenance.
  • Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs): Adult cells reprogrammed to an embryonic-like state.
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs): Multipotent cells found in bone marrow, fat, and other tissues.