What Advantages Do ESCs Offer in Toxicological Testing?
ESCs provide several advantages over traditional animal models and in vitro systems. Firstly, they reduce the ethical concerns associated with animal testing. Secondly, ESCs offer a human-relevant platform, which improves the predictability of toxicological outcomes in humans. Moreover, ESC-based assays can be more cost-effective and time-efficient compared to conventional methods. Their ability to model early development also allows for the identification of teratogenic effects that may not be apparent in adult tissues.
