STEM CELL POPULATIONS AND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

摘要

A method of identifying, isolating, and classifying closely related populations of stem cells grown under substantially identical conditions is disclosed. The methods utilize a binding agent such as an antibody which binds to cell surface markers such as GCTM-2 and CD9 which are quantitatively associated with the pluripotency of the cell. Based on these methods a classification system is disclosed whereby cells are ranked based on their ability to differentiate.