Derivation of mesenchymal stem cells from embryonic stem cells: A non-variable and inexhaustive source of adult stem cells

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.