5. Pluripotent stem cells Flashcards
1
Q
What is special about embryonic stem cells in terms of differentiation?
A
They can differentiate into all three embryonic layers: endoderm, ectoderm and mesoderm.
2
Q
What must be considered regarding embryonic stem cells and the immune system?
A
Since stem cells lack HLA, there is no risk of rejection and graft vs. host disease
3
Q
Define adult stem cells in terms of differentiation and self-renewal capacity
A
They have self-renewing capacity, but limited differentiation potential compared to hESCs
