Methods of Culturing and Expanding Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Isolated Cell Populations Generated Thereby
A method of culturing mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is provided. The method comprising culturing a population of the MSCs in a medium comprising an aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonist, thereby culturing MSCs.
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(2014/02/16)
Enhancement of Natural Killer (NK) Cell Proliferation and Activity
Methods of ex-vivo culture of natural killer (NK) cells are provided and, more particularly, methods for enhancing propagation and/or functionality of NK cells by treating the cells with an aryl hydrocarbon antagonist in combination with cytokines driving NK cell proliferation. Also envisioned are compositions comprising cultured NK cells and therapeutic uses thereof.