Researchers identified forskolin as a proliferation activator for bovine muscle stem cells (bMuSCs) and created the serum-free “Beefy-F” medium. Beefy-F increased bMuSC yield by 1.9 times compared to a control, matching serum-controlled levels while maintaining cell characteristics. This research establishes a cost-effective, small molecule strategy for expanding bMuSCs without serum.
A small molecule strategy with forskolin and p38 inhibitor for serum-free muscle stem cell expansion
ByGrégory Maubon
Feb 5, 2026
By Grégory Maubon
Leading Innovation ++ on the Field ++ with a Purpose => I used AI in cultivated meat industry to optimize bioreactor design and to dramatically improve the efficiency and quality of production. I developed high quality 3D imagery process in a biotechnological startup to disrupt the drug discovery methods.