Stem Cell Supplements

Stem cell supplements are additional components added to standard cell culture media that promote the healthy maintenance, expansion, or differentiation of stem cells and progenitor cells. When dealing with stem cells—such as embryonic (ESCs), mesenchymal (MSCs), neural (NSCs), and induced pluripotent (iPSCs)—the culture must carefully navigate the balance between self-renewal and differentiation. These conditions can be affected by the presence of key protein factors, oxygen, and the physical structure of the microenvironment. Listed below are supplemental reagents developed by various manufacturers designed to enhance or stimulate stem cell growth.