Kits for neural conversion of human embryonic stem cells
First Claim
1. A kit, comprising:
- a first inhibitor of Small Mothers Against Decapentaplegic (SMAD) protein signaling (“
first SMAD inhibitor”
) that comprises an inhibitor of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling,a second inhibitor of Small Mothers Against Decapentaplegic (SMAD) protein signaling (“
second SMAD inhibitor”
) that comprises an inhibitor of TGFβ
/Activin-Nodal signaling, andan activator of Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) signaling that comprises a SHH protein.
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to the field of cell biology of stem cells, more specifically the directed differentiation of pluripotent or multipotent stem cells, including human embryonic stem cells (hESC), somatic stem cells, and induced human pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC) using novel culture conditions. Specifically, methods are provided for obtaining neural tissue, floor plate cells, and placode including induction of neural plate development in hESCs for obtaining midbrain dopamine (DA) neurons, motorneurons, and sensory neurons. Further, neural plate tissue obtained using methods of the present inventions are contemplated for use in co-cultures with other tissues as inducers for shifting differentiation pathways, i.e. patterning.
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31 Claims
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1. A kit, comprising:
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a first inhibitor of Small Mothers Against Decapentaplegic (SMAD) protein signaling (“
first SMAD inhibitor”
) that comprises an inhibitor of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling,a second inhibitor of Small Mothers Against Decapentaplegic (SMAD) protein signaling (“
second SMAD inhibitor”
) that comprises an inhibitor of TGFβ
/Activin-Nodal signaling, andan activator of Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) signaling that comprises a SHH protein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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