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Compounds for Stem Cell Differentiation Products

Stem cells have the ability to differentiate into specialized cell subtypes depending upon their level of potency. For instance, embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells can give rise to cells of all three germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Adult stem cells are generally considered to have limited potency and differentiate into a restricted number of cell types. In order to generate populations of specialized cell types for regenerative medicine, drug screening, or disease and development models, researchers must control and direct the differentiation of stem cells. Cell fate decisions can be directed by natural or chemically synthesized small molecules. For instance, a specific inhibitor of glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta can induce neuronal differentiation in pluripotent stem cells. Combinations of specific cytokines and sodium butyrate, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, have been shown to direct the differentiation of stem cells into hepatocytes. Tocris provides a complete range of bioactive small molecules to control the differentiation of stem cells into defined derivatives.

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62 results for "Compounds for Stem Cell Differentiation" in Products

62 results for "Compounds for Stem Cell Differentiation" in Products

Compounds for Stem Cell Differentiation Products

Stem cells have the ability to differentiate into specialized cell subtypes depending upon their level of potency. For instance, embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells can give rise to cells of all three germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Adult stem cells are generally considered to have limited potency and differentiate into a restricted number of cell types. In order to generate populations of specialized cell types for regenerative medicine, drug screening, or disease and development models, researchers must control and direct the differentiation of stem cells. Cell fate decisions can be directed by natural or chemically synthesized small molecules. For instance, a specific inhibitor of glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta can induce neuronal differentiation in pluripotent stem cells. Combinations of specific cytokines and sodium butyrate, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, have been shown to direct the differentiation of stem cells into hepatocytes. Tocris provides a complete range of bioactive small molecules to control the differentiation of stem cells into defined derivatives.

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γ-secretase inhibitor; induces neuronal differentiation; blocks Notch signaling

DMSO, sterile filtered, wide ranging applications in cell culture, cryopreservation and organic chemistry. Solvent for polar and nonpolar compounds

Adenylyl cyclase activator

Potent and selective ALK2 and ALK3 inhibitor; inhibits BMP4 signaling; promotes neural induction of hPSCs

Endogenous retinoic acid receptor agonist

Intracellular cryoprotective agent

Potent AMPK inhibitor; also BMP type I receptor inhibitor

Smo receptor agonist

Inhibits canonical Wnt signaling. Promotes differentiation of human ESCs and iPSCs into cardiomyocytes

Anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid

Potent inhibitor of Wnt/β-catenin signaling

Selective ALK2 inhibitor

Glutathione (GSH) precursor; maintains stem cell function in culture.

Thyroid hormone; also promotes differentiation of oligodendroglial precursor cells

PDE inhibitor (non-selective)

Histone deacetylase inhibitor

DAPT synthesized to Ancillary Material Grade

5-HT reuptake inhibitor

Endogenous agonist of LPA1 and LPA2

Potent GSK3 inhibitor; induces neuronal and CD8(+) T cell differentiation

AMPK activator

Selective JNK inhibitor

LDN 193189 synthesized to cGMP guidelines

T3 synthesized to Ancillary Material Grade

High affinity PKC activator; also APP modulator

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