About Stem Cells
Stem cells possess the unique ability to self-renew and differentiate into specialized cell types, making them indispensable tools for developmental biology, regenerative medicine, disease modeling, drug discovery, and cell therapy research. Their versatility allows researchers to investigate cellular differentiation, tissue regeneration, and the molecular mechanisms underlying human development and disease.
This collection provides standardized reference profiles describing stem cell origin, morphology, culture requirements, differentiation potential, recommended media, applications, quality control, and biosafety considerations for commonly used stem cell models.
Stem Cell Profiles
Browse standardized reference profiles for pluripotent stem cells, neural stem cells, progenitor cells and iPSC-derived cellular models.
Human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESCs)
Pluripotent stem cells capable of differentiating into all cell types of the human body.
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs)
Reprogrammed somatic cells widely used for disease modeling, regenerative medicine and personalized medicine.
Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells (mESCs)
Pluripotent mouse stem cells extensively used in developmental biology and genetic engineering studies.
Neural Stem Cells (NSCs)
Multipotent neural stem cells capable of generating neurons, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes.
Neural Progenitor Cells (NPCs)
Committed neural progenitors widely used to investigate nervous system development and neurodegenerative disorders.
iPSC-Derived Neurons
Human neurons generated from induced pluripotent stem cells for neurological disease modeling and drug screening.
iPSC-Derived Astrocytes
Human astrocytes differentiated from iPSCs for studies of neuron-glia interactions and neuroinflammation.
iPSC-Derived Microglia
Human microglia generated from iPSCs for investigating innate immunity and neurodegenerative diseases.
iPSC-Derived Oligodendrocytes
Human oligodendrocytes differentiated from iPSCs for studies of myelination and demyelinating disorders.
iPSC-Derived Myocytes
Human skeletal muscle cells differentiated from iPSCs for muscle development and neuromuscular disease research.