Establishment and characterization of two new human embryonic stem cell lines, SYSU-1 and SYSU-2 / 中华医学杂志(英文版)
Chinese Medical Journal
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(24): 589-594, 2007.
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Human embryonic stem cells can propagate indefinitely in vitro and are able to differentiate into derivatives of all three embryonic germ layers. The excitement surrounding human embryonic stem cells lies largely in their potential to produce specialized cells that can be used for transplant therapies. However, further investigation requires additional cell lines with varying genetic background. Therefore, efforts to derive and establish more human embryonic stem cell lines are highly warranted.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Surplus embryos (blastocysts) from donors were used to isolate the inner cell mass by immunosurgery. All cells were cultured continuously on irradiated murine embryonic fibroblasts feed layer and likely human embryonic stem cell colonies were subsequently characterized by cell surface marker staining, karyotyping and teratoma formation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Two human embryonic stem cell lines (SYSU-1 and SYSU-2) were established from surplus embryos. The two lines express several pluripotency markers including alkaline phosphatase, SSEA-4, Tra-1-60, Oct-4, Nanog and Rex-1. They remain in undifferentiated state with normal karyotype after prolonged passages and can form embryoid bodies in vitro and teratoma in vivo.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Two new human embryonic stem cell lines have been established from surplus embryos. They can be used to understand selfrenewal and differentiating mechanisms and provide more choices for regenerative medicine.</p>
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Asunto principal:
Diferenciación Celular
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Línea Celular
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Biología Celular
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Células Madre Embrionarias
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Cariotipificación
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Humanos
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Chinese Medical Journal
Año:
2007
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