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Derivation of Multipotent Neural Progenitors from Human Embryonic Stem Cells for Cell Therapy and Biomedical Applications.

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Vitillo, Loriana 

Abstract

Long-term neuroepithelial-like stem cells (lt-NES) derived from human embryonic stem cells are a stable self-renewing progenitor population with high neurogenic potential and phenotypic plasticity. Lt-NES are amenable to regional patterning toward neurons and glia subtypes and thus represent a valuable source of cells for many biomedical applications. For use in regenerative medicine and cell therapy, lt-NES and their progeny require derivation with high-quality culture conditions suitable for clinical use. In this chapter, we describe a robust method to derive multipotent and expandable lt-NES based on good manufacturing practice and cell therapy-grade reagents. We further describe fully defined protocols to terminally differentiate lt-NES toward GABA-ergic, dopaminergic, and motor neurons.

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Cell therapy, Differentiation, GMP, Human embryonic stem cells, Lt-NES, Neural progenitors, Regenerative medicine, Stem cells, Cell Differentiation, Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy, Human Embryonic Stem Cells, Humans, Neural Stem Cells, Neurogenesis

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Methods Mol Biol

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1064-3745
1940-6029

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Springer US

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Sponsorship
Wellcome Trust (203151/Z/16/Z)
Medical Research Council (MC_PC_17230)