Abstract: A kit for collecting blood, preferably peripheral blood, for the production of pluripotent stem cells comprises at least a first container, able to contain the blood taken, which contains an anticoagulant and the substance MCSF (Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor).
Abstract: A method for the expansion of adult stem cells from blood, particularly but not only peripheral blood, involves removing adult stem cells from blood of a mammal, immediately expanding the stem cells via in-vitro treatment with MCSF (Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor) at a concentration of about 8-15 nM, and purifying the expanded stem cells. Compositions and methods of using the expanded adult stem cells are also described.
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