Improved Stem Cell Proliferation - Would interested in improving proliferation of adult stem cells? (May/05/2011 )

Hi, I have made a side observation that if I culture my mesenchymal stem cells in a certain way, I can get them to proliferate faster. I'm just wondering if I should pursue this observation further, if this direction will be useful to the scientific community. I foresee a potential application in all cultures of adult stem cells, with limited proliferation characteristics, such as neural stem cells. What do you think?

-Sylvia Peng-

Sylvia Peng on Thu May 5 07:47:12 2011 said:

Sure, why not? Keep in mind though that mesenchymal stem cells are maybe not comparable to adult SC. But if you find a way to culture undifferentiated adult SC, for example neurons or hematopoietic SC, you'll be a billionaire and get the nobel price. Honestly.

-Rsm-

Rsm on Thu May 5 09:10:26 2011 said:

Thanks, Rsm, it's nice to hear such encouraging words, it made my day! Ok, I'll keep in mind your advice.

-Sylvia Peng-

In your opinion, would anyone be interested in using it for enhancing their MSC proliferation?

-Sylvia Peng-

Of course. You have to make it available, obviuosly. So you either file a patent and sell it to a company, or write a paper about it. Best way to do is patent - paper - company. It will take some time, though. Maybe 2 years?

-Rsm-

Hihi!

I've set up a survey to collect responses, to see if anyone will be interested if I develop my idea into a product!

It's only 10 questions and will take only a few minutes of your time (promise!). Any feedback will be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Click http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3L9TQ5S

-Sylvia Peng-