Differentiation of olfactory mucosa derived mesenchymal stem cells to schwann cells for peripheral nerve repair

Abstract

Provided herein are, in various embodiments, methods and compositions for differentiating olfactory mucosa-derived mesenchymal stem cells (OM-MSC). In certain embodiments, the disclosure provides for media to differentiate OM-MSCs. In still further embodiments, the disclosure provides for methods and compositions using differentiated OM-MSCs for the treatment of nerve repair. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides for novel treatments of peripheral nerve repair.

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