Protocol to Reprogram Human Menstrual Blood-Derived Stromal Cells to Generate AOX15-iPSCs

STAR Protoc. 2020 Nov 25;1(3):100183. doi: 10.1016/j.xpro.2020.100183. eCollection 2020 Dec 18.

Abstract

Cell reprogramming has revolutionized the fields of cell and regenerative biology. However, human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) derivation remains inefficient and variable. Here, we present a protocol that uses human menstrual blood-derived stromal cells (MnSCs), which are susceptible to reprogramming, as a source of somatic cells. We describe an oocyte-based reprogramming combination to generate AOX15-iPSCs that can be used to study different states of pluripotency. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Lopez-Caraballo et al. (2020).

Keywords: Cell Differentiation; Cell culture; Stem Cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Cells / cytology*
  • Cell Culture Techniques / methods*
  • Cellular Reprogramming*
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells / cytology*
  • Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells / metabolism
  • Menstruation / physiology*
  • Mice
  • Oocytes / metabolism
  • Stromal Cells / metabolism
  • Transcription Factors / metabolism*
  • Virion / metabolism

Substances

  • Transcription Factors
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins