Adenine, cholera toxin, hydrocortisone and triiodothyronine are essential for LSCs proliferation and self-renewal.
Adenine and triiodothyronine had a more profound impact as their removal led to LSC differentiation and loss of viability.
Removal of each of four components from traditional culture media may pose a risk for clinical translations.
New media composition in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice is proposed.