Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of Müller Glia Isolated from Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell‐Derived Retinal Organoids: Improvement of Retinal Ganglion Cell Function upon Transplantation

Autor: Karen Eastlake, Weixin Wang, Hari Jayaram, Celia Murray‐Dunning, Amanda J. F. Carr, Conor M. Ramsden, Anthony Vugler, Katrina Gore, Nadine Clemo, Mark Stewart, Pete Coffey, Peng T. Khaw, G. Astrid Limb
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Stem Cells Translational Medicine, Vol 8, Iss 8, Pp 775-784 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2157-6580
2157-6564
33186286
DOI: 10.1002/sctm.18-0263
Popis: Abstract Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness, and there is an ongoing need for new therapies. Recent studies indicate that cell transplantation using Müller glia may be beneficial, but there is a need for novel sources of cells to provide therapeutic benefit. In this study, we have isolated Müller glia from retinal organoids formed by human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) in vitro and have shown their ability to partially restore visual function in rats depleted of retinal ganglion cells by NMDA. Based on the present results, we suggest that Müller glia derived from retinal organoids formed by hiPSC may provide an attractive source of cells for human retinal therapies, to prevent and treat vision loss caused by retinal degenerative conditions. Stem Cells Translational Medicine 2019;8:775&784
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