VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. (VSTA) and the Pluripotent Stem Cell
The magic of stem cells is that, in addition to regenerating themselves, they can also generate the specialized operational cells that make up our body. Researchers are learning that there are many types of stem cells, with different functions, and representing different sources of development. Stem cells that are pluripotent, meaning that they are able to differentiate into any of the specialized cells of the body, are of the most interest, since the potential for their application is so broad. As a result, scientists have tended to focus on ES (Embryonic Stem Cells) and iPS (Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells), two…