Essentials of Pluripotent Stem Cell Biology

Stem cells exist in different forms depending on their origin and purpose. They require a unique environment in order to survive, sustain and develop. Stem cells are divided into four categories, namely, embryonic stem cells (ESC), adult stem cells (ASC), induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), and pathological stem cells (PSC). ESC and iPSC are two examples of true pluripotent stem cells. They have the ability for limitless self-renewal and can differentiate into all the specialized cell ty...