Process for Ex Vivo Expansion of Stem Cells in a Bioreactor

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14387318

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The present invention refers to a process of ex vivo expansion of stem cells, in a bioreactor, in particular hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells co-cultured with mesenchymal stem cells immobilized on microcarriers, for transplantation. The process comprises the steps of: a) forming a suspension of mesenchymal stem cells immobilized on microcarriers, b) inoculating in a bioreactor containing an expansion medium, hematopoietic cells co-cultured with mesenchymal stem cells immobilized on microcarriers c) expansion of hematopoietic cells. The process of the invention is capable of being implemented in a Kit.

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INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNICOAVENIDA ROVISCO PAIS 1 LISBOA 1049-001

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Almeida-Porada, Maria da Graca Nortadas Duarte de Winston-Salem, US 1 2
Andrade, Pedro Miguel Zacarias S.Juliao do Tojal, PT 1 2
Cabral, Joaquim Manuel Sampaio Lisboa, PT 2 4
da, Silva Claudia Alexandra Martins Lobato Venda do Pinheiro, PT 1 2
dos, Santos Francisco Ferreira Lisboa, PT 1 2

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