Different media and supplements modulate the clonogenic and expansion properties of rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
2008

Effects of Different Media on Rabbit Stem Cells

Sample size: 5 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Lapi Simone, Nocchi Francesca, Lamanna Roberta, Passeri Simona, Iorio Mariacarla, Paolicchi Aldo, Urciuoli Patrizia, Coli Alessandra, Abramo Francesca, Miragliotta Vincenzo, Giannessi Elisabetta, Stornelli Maria Rita, Vanacore Renato, Stampacchia Giulia, Pisani Guido, Borghetti Luciano, Scatena Fabrizio

Primary Institution: Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy

Hypothesis

The study aims to investigate the biological properties of bone marrow rabbit MSCs cultured in different conditions.

Conclusion

Different progenitor cells with varying sensitivity to culture media and supplements exist, affecting MSC management.

Supporting Evidence

  • MSCs were isolated from 5 New Zealand rabbits.
  • The highest clonogenic ability was found at 100 cell/cm2 with MSCBM.
  • Adding bFGF significantly increased CFU in αMEM medium.
  • Different culture conditions led to varying growth rates.
  • Fold increase was significantly lower with DMEM-20%FCS.

Takeaway

This study looked at how different foods for cells can help them grow better or worse, like how some plants need more sunlight than others.

Methodology

MSCs were isolated from rabbit bone marrow, cultured in various media, and analyzed for growth and differentiation.

Participant Demographics

New Zealand female rabbits

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.01

Statistical Significance

p<0.01

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1756-0500-1-53

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