An overview of stem cells
Keywords:
Stem cell, totipotent, pluripotent, multipotente, diferenciación celularAbstract
In science, when we talk about a stem cell we refer to a cell with the capacity of self-renew
and at the same time differentiate in at least one other distinct cell type. Such cells are clas-
sified as totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent or unipotent according to their differentiation
potential. Here we discuss briefly about the characteristics of stem cells and their prospective
medical importance.
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