Disadvantage of Somatic stem cells is: (A) Limited availability, (B) Poor expansion in vitro, (C) Limited pluripotency, (D) Ethical concerns
Answer is C. Somatic stem cells are easily available, have good expansion in vitro, low risk of malignancyNo ethical concerns (not taken from foetus, embryo and mostly used for autologus tissues)Main disadvantage is limited pluripotencyRef: Bailey and Love 27e pg: 34