The global human embryonic stem cells market size is expected to reach USD 4.00 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 10.44% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Application of hESCs as a promising donor source for cellular transplantation therapies is anticipated to bolster progress through to 2025. hESCs technology tends to be useful for tissue engineering in humans due to high histocompatibility between host and graft.
Maintenance of developmental potential for contribution of derivatives of all three germ layers is an important feature of these cells. This ability remains consistent even after clonal derivation or prolonged undifferentiated proliferation, thus pronouncing its accelerated uptake.
In addition, these are capable in expressing high level of alkaline phosphatase, key transcription factors, and telomerase. These factors are found to be of great importance in the maintenance of the inner cellular mass pluripotency.
Furthermore, hESCs can be easily differentiated into defined neurons, neural lineages, oligodendrocytes, and astrocytes. Aforementioned characteristic makes it useful in studying the sequence of events that take place during early neurodevelopment.
However, use of stem cells derived from viable embryos is fraught with ethical issues, prompting scientists to explore other methods to generate ESCs. The other methods include derivation of embryonic germ cells, stem cells from dead embryos, and other techniques.
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Regenerative medicines dominated the market with a share of 54.18% in 2024. Regenerative medicines offer significant advancements in treating several diseases. Moreover, pluripotent cells originating from human embryos have been central to biomedical research.
The stem cell biology research segment will witness the highest CAGR over the forecast period. Several biopharmaceutical companies have explored the potency of stem cell biology in the past.
North America human embryonic stem cells dominated the market in 2024 owing to robust research infrastructure institutions and facilities. The rise in chronic diseases and genetic disorders has created a huge demand for gene therapies.
Asia Pacific human embryonic stem cell market is anticipated to witness significant growth in the forecast period.
Grand View Research has segmented the global human embryonic stem cells market based on application and region:
Human Embryonic Stem Cells Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Regenerative Medicine
Stem Cell Biology Research
Tissue Engineering
Toxicology Testing
Human Embryonic Stem Cells Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Thailand
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
UAE
South Africa
List of Key Players in the Human Embryonic Stem Cells Market
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
PromoCell GmbH
Lonza
STEMCELL Technologies
Merck KGaA
CellGenix GmbH
Takara Bio
Cellartis AB
ATCC
AcceGen
Cell Applications, Inc.
Bio-Techne
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