If you are an investor considering an opportunity related to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), the market can initially appear technical and confusing. However, if you focus on a few key points of understanding, you’ll be able to assess the technical attributes that matter, including what defines the cell type, advantages and disadvantages, key events driving market growth, and opportunities for commercialization.

To begin, the best place to start is with a clear definition of the cell type.

Definition of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are a type of pluripotent stem cell artificially derived from a non-pluripotent cell – typically an adult somatic cell, by inducing a ‘forced’ expression of specific gene. [Read more…]