Provided are methods and systems for an enriched production of high-quality extracellular vesicles (EVs) from a mammalian cell. In some cases, the methods may comprise culturing the cell in a chemically-defined protein-free (CDPF) medium with the addition of a lysosome inhibitor to increase production of EVs. In some cases, the CDPF medium is supplemented with additives.

The present invention is based in part on a chemically defined method of generating retinal epithelial cells and retinal pigmented epithelial cells from human pluripotent stem cells (hpSCs). The present invention also provides methods and kits for treating degenerative eye disorders.

Cells derived from human umbilical cords are disclosed along with methods for their therapeutic use. Isolation techniques, culture methods and detailed characterization of the cells with respect to their cell surface markers, gene expression, and their secretion of trophic factors are described.

Provided is a method for obtaining high-yield, stable expression cell clones from myeloma cell lines in a protein-free culture medium. The method is used for industrial production of a recombinant antibody, and includes three stage: (1) adapting to a protein-free culture medium, statically culturing cells at a low density, and gradually reducing a fat-rich supplement to a chemical culture medium; (2) adapting to a protein-free culture medium; culturing cells at a high density, and using a perfusion fermentation system in a laboratory scale; and (3) screening high-yield, stable expression cell clones from the cells after fermentation ends. The cell clone may be used to produce a humanized anti-NeuGcGM3 14F7 recombinant antibody.

The present invention is based in part on a chemically defined method of generating retinal epithelial cells and retinal pigmented epithelial cells from human pluripotent stem cells (hpSCs). The present invention also provides methods and kits for treating degenerative eye disorders.

Cells derived from postpartum placenta and methods for their isolation are provided by the invention. The invention further provides cultures and compositions of the placenta-derived cells. The placenta-derived cells of the invention have a plethora of uses, including but not limited to research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications.

Cells derived from postpartum placenta and methods for their isolation are provided by the invention. The invention further provides cultures and compositions of the placenta-derived cells. The placenta-derived cells of the invention have a plethora of uses, including but not limited to research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications.

Methods for generating high-yield, high-purity epicardial cells are described. Wnt/-catenin signaling is first activated in human cardiac progenitor cells, by, for example, inhibiting Gsk-3 to induce differentiation into epicardial cells. Methods for long-term in vitro maintenance of human cardiac progenitor cell-derived epicardial cells and method comprising chemically defined, xeno-free, and albumin-free culture conditions are also provided.

The present invention provides culture mediums that are useful for the expression of ADAMTS proteins, such as ADAMTS13. Methods for the expression and purification of ADAMTS proteins are also provided. In some embodiments, the mediums and methods of the invention are useful for the expression of ADAMTS proteins having high specific activities. Also provided are ADAMTS, e.g., ADAMTS13, protein compositions with high specific activities, which are expressed and purified according to the methods provided herein.

Cells derived from postpartum placenta and methods for their isolation are provided by the invention. The invention further provides cultures and compositions of the placenta-derived cells. The placenta-derived cells of the invention have a plethora of uses, including but not limited to research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications.