A method of ex-vivo expanding a population of stem cells, while at the same time inhibiting differentiation of the stem cells. The method comprises ex-vivo providing the stem cells with conditions for cell proliferation and with at least one copper chelator in an amount and for a time period for permitting the stem cells to proliferate and, at the same time, for reducing a capacity of the stem cells to differentiate
一种体内外扩大干细胞群体,同时抑制干细胞分化的方法。该方法包括在体外为干细胞提供细胞增殖条件和至少一种
铜螯合剂,
铜螯合剂的用量和时间应允许干细胞增殖,同时降低干细胞的分化能力。