Chapter
38 Characterization of Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Abstract
Embryonic stem (ES) cells have indefinite replicative potential and the ability to differentiate into derivatives of all three germ layers. Human ES (hES) cell lines have been derived in multiple laboratories throughout the world. These cell populations grow as tightly compacted colonies of undifferentiated cells on mouse or human feeders or as colonies in feeder-free conditions using matrix and conditioned medium. Although mouse ES cells can …
Authors
Carpenter MK; Bhatia M
Book title
Handbook of Stem Cells
Pagination
pp. 407-411
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2004
DOI
10.1016/b978-012436643-5/50047-x