Stem cell lines from deer antlers, their application and culture methods
New lines of stem cells from the growing antlers of deer (Cervidae) and the application of said cells in the reconstruction of connective tissue, preferentially bone, cartilage or adipose tissue, in humans and animals; as well as a method of culturing them and the application of tissues from growing deer antlers in the production of the MIC-1 stable stem cell line.
1. A line of stem cells designated MIC-1 derived from the growing antlers of deer (Cervidae) deposited at DSMZ under accession DSM ACC2854.
2. An implant comprising stem cells on a fibrin sponge lattice, wherein the stem cells are the line of stem cells according to claim 1 .
3. A process of preparing an implant comprising:
a) obtaining the stem cells of claim 1 ; and
b) contacting the stem cells with a fibrin sponge lattice.