Pluripotent stem cells can be derived from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst (an early-stage embryo), termed embryonic stem (ES) cells, or induced from somatic cells by ectopic expression of a set of transcription factors including Oct3/4, Sox2, c-Myc, Klf4, Nanog, named iPS cells. These cells are able to self-renewal and differentiate into all derivatives of the three primary germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm.

Meanwhile, mesenchymal stem cells are multipotent stromal cells that can differentiate into a variety of cell types including: osteoblasts, chondrocytes and adipocytes.

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Stem cell are unique cells with the remarkable ability to develop into various specialized cell types in the body. They are characterized by their capacity for self-renewal and differentiation into different cell lineages. As shown in the figure, stem cell research enables several key advantages including disease modeling, drug screening, regenerative medicine, cell-based therapy and personalized medicine in a dish.