How many times can I freeze/thaw the StemPro Chondrogenesis Supplement (Cat. No. A1006401) from the StemPro Chondrogenesis Differentiation Kit (Cat. No. A1007101)?
We do not recommend that you freeze/thaw the StemPro Chondrogenesis Supplement (Cat. No. A10064-01) from the StemPro Chondrogenesis Differentiation Kit (Cat. No. A1007101). Addition of supplement to the StemPro Osteocyte/Chondrocyte Differentiation Basal Medium (Cat. No. A1006901) is stable at 2-8 degrees C for up to 1 month, protected from light.
What mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) sources can I use with the StemPro Chondrogenesis Differentiation Kit (Cat. No. A1007101)?
The StemPro Chondrogenesis Differentiation Kit (Cat. No. A1007101) was designed and tested using human adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC). Based on protocols in literature, it should also work with mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) from other sources, including umbilical cord and cord blood.
The StemPro Chondrogenesis Differentiation Kit manual refers to MSC Attachment Medium under Chondrogenesis Differentiation, Step 7. Is MSC Attachment Medium the same as MSC growth medium?
Yes, MSC Attachment Medium is the same as MSC growth medium.
What kinds of growth factors are used in mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) research?
How can I culture mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in vitro?
MSCs may be cultured in either serum-containing medium or serum-free medium. The standard culturing conditions are DMEM, low glucose with 10% FBS. MSCs can also be grown in reduced-serum (2%) Gibco MesenPRO RS Medium (Cat. No. 12746-012), or in serum-free Gibco StemPro MSC SFM XenoFree Medium (Cat. No. A10675) and Gibco StemPro MSC SFM (Cat. No. A10332). In general, MSCs grow better under hypoxic conditions (2% O2).
Mice lacking Nf1 in osteochondroprogenitor cells display skeletal dysplasia similar to patients with neurofibromatosis type I.
Authors:Wang W, Nyman JS, Ono K, Stevenson DA, Yang X, Elefteriou F,
Journal:Hum Mol Genet
PubMed ID:21757497
Mutations in NF1 cause neurofibromatosis type I (NF1), a disorder characterized, among other clinical manifestations, by generalized and focal bony lesions. Dystrophic scoliosis and tibial pseudoarthrosis are the most severe skeletal manifestations for which treatment is not satisfactory, emphasizing the dearth of knowledge related to the biology of NF1 in ... More
Human Synovial MSC Good Manufacturing Practices for Articular Cartilage Regeneration.
Authors:Fernandes TL, Kimura HA, Pinheiro CCG, Shimomura K, Nakamura N, Ferreira JRM, Gomoll AH, Hernandez AJ, Bueno DF,
Journal:Tissue Eng Part C Methods
PubMed ID:30412046
cartilage restoration is a desperately needed bridge for patients with symptomatic cartilage lesions. Chondral lesion is a pathology with high prevalence, reaching as much as 63% of general population and 36% among athletes. Despite Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) versatility, it still fails to fully reproduce hyaline articular cartilage characteristics. Mesenchymal ... More