Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are a type of pluripotent stem cell that can be generated directly from adult cells. The discovery of induced pluripotent stem cells revolutionized the field of regenerative medicine as it provided an ethically superior alternative to embryonic stem cells. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to an embryonic stem cell-like pluripotent state. iPSCs are used in regenerative medicine research to study mechanisms of disease and for drug discovery and toxicity screening. Regenerative properties of iPSCs provide opportunities for developing cell-based therapies. These cells are reprogrammed from their original differentiated adult cells through the introduction or overexpression of key transcription factors that enable them to regress to a state that resembles embryonic stem cells in terms of differentiation potential and expression of pluripotency markers. This technology holds tremendous promise for developing patient and disease specific stem cell models for drug discovery, toxicity screening, and regenerative therapies.
Market Dynamics:
Global induced pluripotent stem cells market is driven by rising prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing adoption of organ transplantation and growing research and development (R&D) investments by biopharmaceutical companies for developing novel stem cell-based therapies. However, high costs that are associated with iPSC research and clinical applications, technical challenges in cell reprogramming and stem cell differentiation are restraining wider market growth. Meanwhile, ongoing advancements in stem cell technologies including establishment of standard culture practices, development of xeno-free reprogramming methods and progress in large-scale stem cell production are expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities for market players.
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