Derivation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Embryonic Stem Cells: A Non-Variable and Inexhaustive Source of Adult Stem Cells

Methods Mol Biol. 2017:1553:15-23. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-6756-8_2.

Abstract

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) provide an opportunity to bring the field of regenerative medicine to realization. A lot of clinical trials are presently trying to establish their applicability in real-world scenarios. Some of the biggest challenges encountered in bringing MSCs from bench to bedside are the number of MSCs required, their procurement from various sources, and the batch-to-batch variability. This often leads to inconclusive results within and between different studies. Therefore, we have hereby proposed a simple protocol to source mesenchymal stem cells through differentiation of embryonic stem cells.

Keywords: Batch variation; Differentiation; Embryonic stem cells; Mesenchymal stem cells; Non-Variable MSC source; Regenerative medicine.

MeSH terms

  • Adult Stem Cells
  • Animals
  • Biomarkers
  • Cell Culture Techniques
  • Cell Differentiation*
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Separation / methods
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Embryonic Stem Cells / cytology*
  • Embryonic Stem Cells / metabolism
  • Fibroblasts
  • Immunophenotyping / methods
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / cytology*
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / metabolism
  • Mice
  • Regenerative Medicine

Substances

  • Biomarkers