Compounds for Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Stem Cell Products

Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells were first generated from fibroblasts by exogenously expressing four transcription factors: KLF4, c-Myc, Oct-4, and SOX2. However, somatic cell reprogramming can be inefficient, and the use of viral vectors can complicate their therapeutic potential. Thus, bioactive small molecules are important tools for optimizing iPS cell generation and research. Compounds such as Thiazovivin can be added to culture media to enhance the efficiency of iPS cell generation. ...