The production method affects the efficacy of platelet derivatives to expand mesenchymal stromal cells in vitro

Abstract Background The use of fetal bovine serum (FBS) as a media supplement for the ex vivo expansion of bone-marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells (BM-MSC) has been discouraged by regulatory agencies, due to the risk of transmitting zoonoses and to elicit immune reactions in the host once tran...

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Main Authors: Martina Bernardi, Francesco Agostini, Katia Chieregato, Eliana Amati, Cristina Durante, Mario Rassu, Marco Ruggeri, Sabrina Sella, Elisabetta Lombardi, Mario Mazzucato, Giuseppe Astori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-017-1185-9