Page 2 - LifeScience Solutions for Stem Cell Analysis

Stem cells are well known to have unique properties: they have the ability to grow almost indefinitely and
they have the potential to re-differentiate into specialized cells, such as liver cells (hepatocytes) and heart
cells (cardiomyocytes).

Because of such remarkable ability and potential, stem cell research is advancing rapidly in a number of
laboratories around the world.

Scientists have carried out basic research and developed various applications of iPS (induced pluripotent
stem) cells, ES (embryonic stem) cells and other stem cells in regenerative medicine, cell therapy and drug
development etc.

Shimadzu, as a world leader in the analytical instruments industry, has long supported various
cutting-edge research, and we are now collaborating with leading researchers using state-of-the-art mass
spectrometry technologies, including LC-MS, GC-MS, MALDI-TOFMS and Mass Microscope.

In the collaboration, we used multidisciplinary research methodologies such as proteomics, metabolomics
and imaging mass spectrometry, whereby it becomes possible to evaluate the status of stem cells.

With advanced analytical technologies and excellent services, Shimadzu can help you accelerate your
research and keep you on the cutting edge of stem cell research.