This application relates to a method for differentiating pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) into multi-competent renal precursor cells expressing Six2. These renal precursor cells are able to differentiate into fully functional and fully differentiated podocytes. Moreover this application relates to a method for differentiating human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into defined renal precursor cells expressing Six2 and podocytes based on linked steps of chemically defined medium inductions.
本申请涉及一种将多能干细胞(PSCs)分化成表达 Six2 的多能肾脏前体细胞的方法。这些肾脏前体细胞能够分化成功能完善、完全分化的荚膜细胞。此外,本申请还涉及一种将人类胚胎干细胞(ESCs)和诱导多能干细胞(iPSCs)分化成表达Six2的确定肾脏前体细胞和荚膜细胞的方法,该方法基于
化学确定
培养基诱导的相关步骤。