Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to an embryonic stem cell-like state. iPSCs have the potential to be used to generate cells and tissues for medical therapies without the ethical issues associated with embryonic stem cells. While promising, iPSCs still face obstacles like the risk of forming tumors that must be addressed before they can be used to treat diseases and conditions.

1. IPS cells
Ayaka Yamanishi

2. Induced pluripotent
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
stem cells

3. What are stem cells?

4. Kinds of stem cells
Induced pluripotent stem
cells (IPSCs)
Embryonic stem cells (ESCs)
Adult stem cells

5. ESCs < iPSCs
Life or not?

6. Adult stem cells < iPSCs
Adult stem cells
(from brain)
iPSCs

7. Potential Use ①

8. Potential Use ②

9. Potential Use ③
Average days to wait till organ transplant
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10. Obstacles

11. CONCLUSION