Our goal of use of stem cells in clinical practice is far from true. An intensive research is going to realize the promise of novel cell-based therapies. There are few needs that must be fulfilled before stem cells can be used in clinical practice.

we  must be able to manipulate stem cells so that they possess the necessary characteristics for successful differentiation, transplantation, and engraftment.

The following is a list of steps in successful cell-based treatments that scientists will have to learn to control to bring such treatments to the clinic. [Read more...]