Method for isolating and culturing cord blood stem cells expressing GDF-3 at high level, and use of GDF-3

Abstract

A method for isolating and culturing umbilical cord blood stem cells that express high levels of GDF-3 is disclosed. Umbilical cord blood stem cells isolated and cultured as described herein exhibit high expression of GDF-3. Stem cells with high expression of GDF-3 maintain high proliferation capacity contrary to conventional stem cells even as passages progress, allowing for the advantage of obtaining a large quantity of healthy stem cells. Furthermore, due to the higher proliferation rate of stem cells, it has been observed that the concentration of extracellular matrix components secreted by the cells is also higher. Therefore, when utilizing GDF-3 high-expressing umbilical cord blood stem cells for the production of cell and culture medium compositions, it is possible to produce raw materials with excellent efficacy and effects.

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