“…Since the in vitro characterization of iPSC-NSCs, several studies have documented improved tissue and functional recovery after transplantation into preclinical rodent and pig stroke models (Oki et al, 2012;Polentes et al, 2012; iPSC-NSC-treated stroke pigs ultimately demonstrated faster recovery of functional deficits relative to nontreated control stroke pigs (Lau, Platt, Grace, Baker, & West, 2018). Although further progress is needed for clinical application of iPSC technology for stroke, with shortened reprogramming duration being critical, these preclinical studies show that iPSC-NSCs are a promising future treatment option for stroke (Lau, Platt, Stice, & West, 2015).…”