Project description:We compared the transcriptome of sorted muscle stem/progenitor cells differentiated from control and FOP (ACVR1 R206H (c.617>A)) human induced pluripotent stem cells.
Project description:Here, we transplanted human iPAX7 myogenic progenitors into skeletal muscles of non-dystrophic and dystrophic mice and compared the transcriptional landscape of human donor-derived myofibers with respective in vitro-differentiated iPAX7 myotubes. Pairing bulk RNA sequencing with computational deconvolution of human reads, we were able to pinpoint key myogenic changes that occur during the in vitro-to-in vivo transition, confirm developmental maturity, and consequently further suggest the utility of cell-based therapies.
Project description:Satellite cells (SC) are muscle stem cells which can regenerate adult muscles upon injury. Most SC originate from PAX7+ myogenic precursors set aside during development. Although myogenesis has been studied in mouse and chicken embryos, little is known about human muscle development. Here, we report the generation of human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) reporter lines in which fluorescent proteins have been introduced into the PAX7 and MYOG loci. We use single cell RNA sequencing to analyze the developmental trajectory of the iPSC-derived PAX7+ myogenic precursors. We show that the PAX7+ cells generated in culture can produce myofibers and self-renew in vitro and in vivo. Together, we demonstrate that cells exhibiting characteristics of human fetal satellite cells can be produced in vitro from iPSC, opening interesting avenues for muscular dystrophy cell therapy. This work provides significant insights into the development of the human myogenic lineage.
Project description:Skeletal muscle stem cells are essential to muscle homeostasis and regeneration after injury. An attractive approach to obtain these cells is via differentiation of pluripotent stem cells (PSCs). We have recently reported that teratomas derived from mouse PSCs are a rich source of skeletal muscle stem cells. Here, we showed that the teratoma formation method is also capable of producing skeletal myogenic progenitors from human PSCs. Using single-cell transcriptomics, we discovered multiple lineages in human PSC-derived teratomas. Interestingly, we observed several distinct skeletal myogenic subpopulations. Trajectory analysis revealed that these subpopulations represented progressive stages of skeletal myogenic development. We further discovered that ERBB3 and CD82 are effective surface markers for prospective isolation of the skeletal myogenic lineage in human PSC-derived teratomas. Therefore, teratoma formation provides an accessible model for obtaining human skeletal myogenic progenitors from PSCs.
Project description:We show that Retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) secreted-factor, pigment epithelium derived factor (PEDF) secreted/derived from primary or iPSC-derived retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)RPE, dramatically inhibitsed the cell growth of iPSCs. PEDF was detected abundantly in culture supernatant media of primary and iPSC-derived RPE. We examined the gene expression in primary RPE and iPS-derived RPE. Two samples: RPE derived from 253G1 iPSC, Primary RPE.
Project description:The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is lined by brain microvascular endothelial cells (BMECs) which regulate transport into and out of the brain. We used human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cell types to model BBB function within 2D and 3D in vitro models. We compare gene expression between different iPSC-derived cell types, and specifically profile the response of iPSC-derived BMEC-like cells (iBMECs) to differentiation media volume, microenvironmental cues, and cytokines.
Project description:Purpose: The goals of this study are to compare the transcriptomic profile (mRNA-seq) of HD and control patient iPSC-derived neural cells to identify alterations in gene expression Methods: RNA were isolated from HD and control iPSC-derived neural cells. mRNAseq using Illumina Truseq mRNA PolyA+ v2 lib prep and Hiseq 2000. Statistical difference in mRNA levels were calculated with subsequent GO and pathway analysis Results: mRNAseq and statistical analysis revealed 1869 differentially expressed genes between HD and control iPSC-derived neural cells. Conclusions: Our study shows 1869 differentially expressed genes between HD and control iPSC-derived neural cells, and reveals gene networks that relevant to the mechanism of HD pathogenesis.
Project description:Optimal cell-based therapies for the treatment of muscle degenerative disorders should not only regenerate fibers, but provide a quiescent satellite cell pool ensuring long-term maintenance and regeneration. Conditional expression of Pax3/Pax7 in differentiating pluripotent stem cells (PSC) allows the generation of myogenic progenitors endowed with satellite cell-like abilities. To identify the molecular determinants underlying their regenerative potential, we performed transcriptome analyses of these cells along with primary myogenic cells from several developmental stages. Here we show that in vitro generated PSC-derived myogenic progenitors possess a molecular signature similar to embryonic/fetal myoblasts. However, compared to fetal myoblasts, following transplantation they show superior myofiber engraftment and ability to seed the satellite cell niche, respond to multiple re-injuries and contribute to long-term regeneration. Upon engraftment, the transcriptome of Pax3/Pax7-induced PSC-derived myogenic progenitors changes dramatically, acquiring similarity to that of satellite cells, particularly in genes involved in extracellular matrix remodeling. Single cell profiling reveals that these changes are induced, not selected, by the in vivo environment. These findings demonstrate that Pax3/Pax7-induced PSC-derived myogenic progenitors possess proliferative and migratory abilities characteristic of earlier developmental stages, and an intrinsic ability to respond to environmental cues upon skeletal muscle regeneration.