Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: March 28, 2017
Abstract
Experimental
animal
models
have
played
an
indispensable
role
in
the
development
of
human
induced
pluripotent
stem
cell
(iPSC)
research.
The
derivation
high-quality
(so-called
“true
naïve
state”)
iPSCs
non-human
primates
enhances
their
application
and
safety
for
regenerative
medicine.
Although
several
attempts
been
made
to
convert
primate
PSCs
into
a
truly
state,
it
is
unclear
which
evaluation
methods
can
discriminate
them
as
being
naïve.
Here
we
attempted
derive
cynomolgus
monkey
(Cm)
(
Macaca
fascicularis
)
embryonic
cells
(ESCs)
iPSCs.
Several
characteristics
Cm
ESCs
including
colony
morphology,
appearance
naïve-related
mRNAs
proteins,
leukaemia
inhibitory
factor
dependency,
mitochondrial
respiration
were
confirmed.
Next,
generated
converted
state.
Transcriptomic
comparison
with
early
embryos
elucidated
partial
achievement
(termed
naïve-like)
conversion.
When
these
subjected
vitro
neural
differentiation,
enhanced
differentiating
capacities
observed
after
naïve-like
conversion,
but
some
lines
exhibited
heterogeneity.
difficulty
achieving
contribution
chimeric
mouse
was
also
demonstrated.
These
results
suggest
that
could
ameliorate
differentiation
potential
even
though
they
not
display
true
characteristics.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Jan. 30, 2019
Abstract
High-resolution
molecular
programmes
delineating
the
cellular
foundations
of
mammalian
embryogenesis
have
emerged
recently.
Similar
analysis
human
embryos
is
limited
to
pre-implantation
stages,
since
early
post-implantation
are
largely
inaccessible.
Notwithstanding,
we
previously
suggested
conserved
principles
pig
and
development.
For
further
insight
on
pluripotent
states
lineage
delineation,
analysed
at
single
cell
resolution.
Here
show
progressive
segregation
inner
mass
trophectoderm
in
blastocysts,
epiblast
hypoblast
late
blastocysts.
We
that
following
an
emergent
short
naive
signature
embryos,
there
a
protracted
appearance
primed
advanced
embryonic
stages.
Dosage
compensation
with
respect
X-chromosome
females
attained
via
X-inactivation
epiblasts.
Detailed
human-pig
comparison
basis
towards
comprehending
development
foundation
for
studies
stem
differentiation
interspecies
chimeras.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: May 9, 2018
Abstract
The
International
Stem
Cell
Initiative
compared
several
commonly
used
approaches
to
assess
human
pluripotent
stem
cells
(PSC).
PluriTest
predicts
pluripotency
through
bioinformatic
analysis
of
the
transcriptomes
undifferentiated
cells,
whereas,
embryoid
body
(EB)
formation
in
vitro
and
teratoma
vivo
provide
direct
tests
differentiation.
Here
we
report
that
EB
assays,
analyzed
after
differentiation
under
neutral
conditions
promoting
ectoderm,
mesoderm,
or
endoderm
lineages,
are
sufficient
potential
PSCs.
However,
by
histologic
examination
TeratoScore,
which
estimates
differential
gene
expression
each
tumor,
not
only
measures
but
also
allows
insight
into
a
PSC’s
malignant
potential.
Each
assays
can
be
predict
but,
at
this
stage
assay
development,
provides
an
assessment
potential,
both
relevant
pre-clinical
safety
Too
many
choices
can
be
problematic.
This
is
certainly
the
case
for
human
pluripotent
stem
cells
(hPSCs):
they
harbor
potential
to
differentiate
into
hundreds
of
cell
types;
yet
it
highly
challenging
exclusively
hPSCs
a
single
desired
type.
review
focuses
on
unresolved
and
fundamental
questions
regarding
hPSC
differentiation
critiquing
identity
purity
resultant
populations.
These
are
timely
issues
in
view
fact
that
hPSC-derived
populations
have
or
being
transplanted
patients
over
30
ongoing
clinical
trials.
While
vitro
protocols
purport
"mimic
development,"
exact
number
intermediate
steps
takes
given
type
vivo
remains
largely
unknown.
Consequently,
most
efforts
inevitably
generate
heterogeneous
cellular
population,
as
revealed
by
single-cell
RNA-sequencing
other
analyses.
The
presence
unwanted
types
differentiated
does
not
portend
well
transplantation
therapies.
provides
an
impetus
precisely
control
ends-for
instance,
logically
blocking
formation
overexpressing
lineage-specifying
transcription
factors-or
harnessing
technologies
selectively
purify
types.
Conversely,
approaches
three-dimensional
"organoids"
from
intentionally
this
intended
mimic
rich
diversity
developing
tissues,
whether
all
such
organoids
spatially
organized
manner
akin
native
organs
(and
thus,
fully
qualify
organoids)
resolved.
article
categorized
under:
Adult
Stem
Cells
>
Tissue
Renewal
Regeneration:
Cell
Differentiation
Reversion
Gene
Expression
Transcriptional
Hierarchies:
Cellular
Early
Embryonic
Development:
Gastrulation
Neurulation.
Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 1539 - 1547
Published: Sept. 27, 2019
The
number
of
patients
dialyzed
for
ESKD
exceeds
500,000
in
the
United
States
and
more
than
2.6
million
people
worldwide,
with
expectation
that
worldwide
will
double
by
2030.
human
cost
health
societal
financial
is
substantial.
Dialytic
therapy
associated
an
unacceptably
high
morbidity
mortality
rate
poor
quality
life.
Although
innovation
many
areas
science
has
been
transformative,
there
little
dialysis
or
alternatives
kidney
replacement
(KRT)
since
its
introduction
approximately
70
years
ago.
Advances
biology,
stem
cells
cell
differentiation
protocols,
biomaterials,
sensors,
nano/microtechnology,
sorbents
engineering,
interdisciplinary
approaches
collaborations
can
lead
to
disruptive
innovation.
Kidney
Health
Initiative,
a
public-private
partnership
between
American
Society
Nephrology
US
Food
Drug
Administration,
convened
multidisciplinary
group
create
technology
roadmap
innovative
KRT
address
patients'
needs.
Roadmap
living
document.
It
identifies
design
criteria
must
be
considered
replace
myriad
functions
kidney,
as
well
scientific,
technical,
regulatory,
payor
milestones
required
commercialize
provide
patient
access
alternatives.
Various
embodiments
potential
solutions
are
discussed,
but
agnostic
any
particular
solution
set.
System
enablers
identified,
including
vascular
access,
biomaterial
development,
biologic
immunologic
modulation,
function,
safety
monitoring.
Important
supporting
activities
include
regulatory
alignment
incentives
payment
pathways.
provides
estimated
timelines
specific
so
conceptualized
ways
actionable
attract
talented
innovators
from
multiple
disciplines.
used
guide
selection
KidneyX
prizes
KRT.
The
precise
characterization
of
cellular
differentiation
potency
remains
an
open
question,
which
is
fundamentally
important
for
deciphering
the
dynamics
mechanism
related
to
cell
fate
transition.
We
quantitatively
evaluated
different
stem
cells
based
on
Hopfield
neural
network
(HNN).
results
emphasized
that
can
be
approximated
by
energy
values.
then
profiled
Waddington
landscape
embryogenesis
and
reprogramming
processes.
at
single-cell
resolution
further
confirmed
decision
progressively
specified
in
a
continuous
process.
Moreover,
transition
from
one
steady
state
another
processes
was
dynamically
simulated
ladder.
These
two
metaphorized
as
motion
descending
ascending
ladders,
respectively.
deciphered
gene
regulatory
(GRN)
driving
Our
study
proposes
new
indicator
characterize
without
prior
knowledge,
facilitating
exploration
potential
plasticity.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Nov. 1, 2018
Human
pluripotent
stem
cells
(hPSCs)
exhibit
very
limited
contribution
to
interspecies
chimeras.
One
explanation
is
that
the
conventional
hPSCs
are
in
a
primed
state
and
so
unable
form
chimeras
pre-implantation
embryos.
Here,
we
show
undergo
rapid
apoptosis
when
injected
into
mouse
While,
forced-expression
of
BMI1,
polycomb
factor
overcomes
enables
integrate
embryos
subsequently
contribute
with
both
embryonic
extra-embryonic
tissues.
In
addition,
BMI1
also
other
species,
such
as
rabbit
pig.
Notably,
high
expression
anti-apoptosis
indicators
for
naïve
chimera
Together,
our
findings
reveal
an
initial
barrier
chimerism
using
provide
rational
improve
it.