Human platelet lysate in mesenchymal stromal cell expansion according to a GMP grade protocol: a cell factory experience
Abstract Background The use of platelet lysate (PL) for the ex-vivo expansion of mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) was initially proposed by Doucet et al. in 2005, as an alternative to animal serum. Moreover, regulatory authorities discourage the use of fetal bovine serum (FBS) or other animal d...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-05-01
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Series: | Stem Cell Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-018-0863-8 |