Transdifferentiation

The process where one type of cell transforms into another type without going through a stem cell stage.

Why this matters

Offers potential for direct cell therapyThe use of living cells to replace or repair damaged tissues..., bypassing the need for pluripotent stem cellsPluripotent stem cells are like blank slates that can become....

LINK: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/transdifferentiation#:~:text=Transdifferentiation%2C%20also%20known%20as%20lineage,intermediate%20pluripotent%20state%20%5B2%5D.