Derivation, characterization and differentiation of human embryonic stem cells: comparing serum-containing versus serum-free media and evidence of germ cell differentiation
Summary
Three hESC lines with Taiwanese ancestry have been established, and they retain the in vitro differentiation potential with or without embryoid body (EB) formation. The data support that hESC may be capable of differentiation into germ cells although further confirmation is needed. It is also suggested that strategies such as stepwise adaptation will be needed before implementing a serum-free culture condition for hESC lines that have previously been derived in a medium containing serum.
| Authors | Chen HF, Kuo HC, Chien CL, Shun CT, Yao YL, Ip PL, Chuang CY, Wang CC, Yang YS, Ho HN |
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| Journal | Human reproduction (Oxford, England) |
| Publication Date | 2007 Feb;22(2):567-77 |
| PubMed | 17071820 |
| DOI | 10.1093/humrep/del412 |