ESCs and iPSCs

Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are found in the inner cell mass of blastocysts. They are considered immortal as they have an unlimited capacity for self-renewal in an undifferentiated state. Like ESCs, induced pluripotent stem cells (also known as iPS cells or iPSCs) are also pluripotent stem cells that can be generated directly from adult cells, they can propagate indefinitely. View all pluripotent stem cell resources available from Bio-Techne.

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Cat. No. 产品名称/活性
4845 A 939572
Induces cell death of undifferentiated human ESCs; SCD1 inhibitor
1140 8-Bromo-cAMP, sodium salt
Promotes differentiation of human iPS cell-derived intestinal epithelial cells; cell-permeable cAMP analog
5687 Centrinone
Selective PLK4 inhibitor; induces differentiation in PSCs
5329 CKI 7 dihydrochloride
CK1 inhibitor; induces retinal cell differentiation from human ESCs and iPSCs
1623 Cyclopamine
Inhibitor of Hedgehog (Hh) signaling; induces differentiation of hESCs into hormone expressing endocrine cells
6873 DC 271
Fluorescent retinoic acid analog; solvochromatic probe
1141 Dibutyryl-cAMP, sodium salt
Promotes differentiation of hPSCs to dopaminergic neurons; cell-permeable cAMP analog
4126 DMH-1
BMP receptor ALK2 inhibitor; promotes iPSC neurogenesis in combination with SB 431542 (Cat. No. 1614)
3176 DMSO, sterile filtered
Improves responsiveness of hESCs and hiPSCs to differentiation signals
3093 Dorsomorphin dihydrochloride
BMP type I receptor inhibitor; promotes cardiomyocyte differentiation in mouse ESCs
1041 1-EBIO
KCa activator; promotes ESC differentiation into cardiomyocytes
4011 EC 23
Synthetic retinoid; induces neural differentiation of hESCs
6790 GSK 126
Promotes the transition of ESCs to feeder-free extended pluripotent stem (EPS) cells
4650 I-BET 151 dihydrochloride
BET bromodomain inhibitor; also promotes differentiation of hiPSCs into megakaryocytes
4015 IDE 1
Induces definitive endoderm formation in mouse and human ESCs
5068 ITD 1
Selective inhibitor of TGF-β signaling; induces cardiomyocyte differentiation in ESCs
5214 IWP 4
Potent inhibitor of Wnt/β-catenin signaling; induces cardiomyocyte differentiation of human ESCs and iPSCs
4731 KY 02111
Inhibits canonical Wnt signaling. Promotes differentiation of human ESCs and iPSCs into cardiomyocytes
7419 Kyoto Probe-1
Fluorescent probe that selectively identifies undifferentiated iPS/ES cells
6053 LDN 193189 dihydrochloride
Potent and selective ALK2 and ALK3 inhibitor; promotes neural induction of hPSCs
8150 LDN 193189 in solution
Sterile-filtered 10 mM solution of LDN 193189 pre-dissolved in water
6068 Lin28 1632
RNA binding protein Lin28 inhibitor; promotes mESC differentiation
7874 N-Acetylcysteine
Component of culture media for ESCs generated embryos; also GSH precursor and antioxidant
2694 PD 407824
Sensitizes hESCs to BMP4 to induce differentiation; also potent and selective inhibitor of Chk1 and Wee1
4847 PluriSln 1
Inhibitor of SCD1; selectively eliminates undifferentiated hPSCs from culture
6577 Pyridone 6
Induces intermediate mesoderm; cell permeable JAK inhibitor
1292 Rapamycin
mTOR inhibitor; also drives hPSC differentiation to mesendoderm and blood progenitor cells
4366 SAG
Enhances neuronal differentiation of iPSCs into dopaminergic neurons; Smo agonist
6881 SB 4
Potent BMP4 agonist; activates canonical BMP signaling
6424 Sodium Cromoglicate
Promotes ESCs/iPSCs differentiation into pancreatic endocrine islet cells
4484 STF 31
Eliminates undifferentiated hPSCs from culture; also NAMPT and GLUT1 inhibitor
7405 TWS 119
Induces neuronal differentiation in ESCs; potent GSK3 inhibitor
5148 Wnt-C59
Wnt signaling inhibitor; induces differentiation of iPSCs to cardiomyocytes

Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are found in the inner cell mass of blastocysts. They are considered immortal as they have an unlimited capacity for self-renewal in an undifferentiated state. ESCs have the ability to differentiate into cells from all three germ layers (endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm).

Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are pluripotent cells and differentiation is tightly controlled by growth factor, cytokines and epigenetic processes such as DNA methylation and chromatin remodeling. ESCs divide into two cells: they can either differentiated in to two identical daughter cells, or one undergoes self-renewal and produces an identical stem cell, and the other cell be will differentiated.

Induced pluripotent stem cells (also known as iPS cells or iPSCs) can be generated directly from adult cells. Like ESCs, they can propagate indefinitely. Given the right cocktail of factors and or small molecules, they can be reprogrammed to differentiate into many types of somatic cells, including neurons, cardiomyocytes, and hepatocytes. Stem cell therapies using these types of cells are now entering the clinic.

ESCs and iPSCs have great potential for use in regenerative medicine to repair damaged tissue, and in organ transplantation to generate human organ tissues. The use of iPSCs in medicine has the advantage that the cells are autologous, limiting the risk of immune rejection.

Stem cells offer the potential for treating many diseases including cancer and neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or Huntington's diseases, or repairing damaged tissue from myocardial infarction.

Literature for ESCs and iPSCs

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Stem Cell Research Product Guide

Stem Cell Research Product Guide

This product guide provides a background to the use of small molecules in stem cell research and lists over 200 products for use in:

  • Self-renewal and Maintenance
  • Differentiation
  • Reprogramming
  • Organoid Generation
  • GMP and Ancillary Material Grade Products
Stem Cells Scientific Review

Stem Cells Scientific Review

Written by Kirsty E. Clarke, Victoria B. Christie, Andy Whiting and Stefan A. Przyborski, this review provides an overview of the use of small molecules in the control of stem cell growth and differentiation. Key signaling pathways are highlighted, and the regulation of ES cell self-renewal and somatic cell reprogramming is discussed. Compounds available from Tocris are listed.

Stem Cell Workflow Poster

Stem Cell Workflow Poster

Stem cells have potential as a source of cells and tissues for research and treatment of disease. This poster summarizes some key protocols demonstrating the use of small molecules across the stem cell workflow, from reprogramming, through self-renewal, storage and differentiation to verification. Advantages of using small molecules are also highlighted.

Stem Cells Poster

Stem Cells Poster

Written by Rebecca Quelch and Stefan Przyborski from Durham University (UK), this poster describes the isolation of pluripotent stem cells, their maintenance in culture, differentiation, and the generation and potential uses of organoids.