Which stem cells are capable of differentiating into only a few different cell types?

Oligopotent stem cells are indeed capable of differentiating into a limited range of cell types, typically within a specific lineage. This means they can give rise to a few related cell types, making them more restricted compared to other stem cell categories. For instance, oligopotent stem cells may differentiate into various types of blood cells, such as lymphocytes or myeloid cells, but cannot transform into cell types outside their designated lineage.

In contrast, pluripotent stem cells can develop into nearly any cell type in the body, multipotent stem cells have the ability to differentiate into multiple cell types within a related family, and unipotent stem cells can only differentiate into one specific cell type. This differentiation potential is critical for understanding the developmental pathways and applications in regenerative medicine.