Table 5.
Advantages and Disadvantages of the various types of stem cells found within the human body.
| Cell category | Pros | Cons | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesenchymal Stem Cells | Can differentiate into many types of cells | Limited in quantity, differentiation capacity diminishes with age | [113,114] |
| Adult stem cell | Can differentiate into cells of the lineage it belongs to, main function is to repair the organ they are found in | Limited in quantity, expensive Limited capacity to divide |
[85] |
| Adipose Derived Stem Cells | Multipotent, easily isolated, easily available | Low survival | [115] |
| Embryonic stem cells | Can differentiate into any cells in the right conditions, | Ethical concerns, allogenic and hence require immunosuppressants | [114] |
| Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells | Can be reprogrammed to embryonic stem cell-like state, can differentiate into any cell, | teratomas formation | [114] |