Neural crest cells from dual SMAD inhibition Journal Article


Authors: Fattahi, F.; Studer, L.; Tomishima, M. J.
Article Title: Neural crest cells from dual SMAD inhibition
Abstract: Neural crest (NC) cells are migratory multipotent progenitors that delaminate from the neural tube during embryonic development and give rise to various cell types in different organs. These cells are a transient embryonic cell population and therefore difficult to obtain from primary sources. Deriving NC from human pluripotent stem cells offers an alternative way to provide large-scale human NC cells for developmental and disease-related studies. In recent years, the protocols to make these cells have matured, incorporating the efficient conversion of pluripotent stem cells to neural cells through dual SMAD inhibition and early Wnt activation to increase the yield of NC cells. Here, we provide a minor variation to this NC protocol that has been successful for many in our laboratories. © 2015 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Keywords: controlled study; human cell; nonhuman; animal cell; mouse; cell maturation; smad protein; embryonic stem cell; clinical protocol; cell population; laboratory test; cell migration; neural crest; pluripotent stem cell; multipotent stem cell; wnt protein; neural tube; neural crest cell; dual smad inhibition; human pluripotent stem cells; procedures concerning cells; human; priority journal; article; cells by body anatomy
Journal Title: Current Protocols in Stem Cell Biology
Volume: 33
ISSN: 1941-7322
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons  
Date Published: 2015-05-01
Start Page: 1H.9.1
End Page: 1H.9.9
Language: English
DOI: 10.1002/9780470151808.sc01h09s33
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 26344232
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 7 January 2016 -- Source: Scopus
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