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Characterization of human induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (hiPSC)
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Differentiation of human induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (hiPSC)
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Background Information on human induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (hiPSC)
hiPSCs can be generated from somatic cells of healthy donors or patient-specific disease samples. Once differentiated into tissue-specific cells, such as neurons, cardiomyocytes, or hepatocytes, hiPSCs act as advanced models, supporting a wide range of applications in basic research, drug discovery, toxicology and preclinical development.
Currently, many applications in academia, biotech, and pharma still depend on immortalized cancer cell lines, which come with significant limitations, including abnormal gene expression, and dysfunctional signaling pathways. Even human primary cells face serious issues, such as donor variability, and practical limitations like restricted availability and expansion.
In contrast, hiPSCs avoid these challenges, offering unlimited expansion potential and the ability to differentiate into any cell type from the three germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm). Additionally, intermediate stages of differentiation can be further expanded, enhancing their flexibility as a model system.