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iCell Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells, 01279
Product Overview
Ocular diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy are a result of progressive deterioration of eye tissue leading to loss of vision. The retinal pigment epithelium consists of the pigmented cell layer just outside the neurosensory retina that nourishes the visual photoreceptor cells. Its functions include phagocytosis of photo-damaged photoreceptor outer segments, secretion of essential factors and signaling molecules to maintain retinal homeostasis, and absorption of scattered light and protection against photo-oxidation.
To provide researchers with a human cell model system for understanding basic ocular biology and to develop treatments for ocular diseases, FCDI is now offering iCell® Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells. iCell Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells are a highly pure population of research-grade retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, available in commercial quantities, with the following features:
- Lineage-committed at cryopreservation, the cells mature within 1 month in vitro:
- ≥90% (PMEL17, TYRP1) pure population for immature RPE markers at thaw
- >80% (BEST1, CRALBP) pure population for more mature RPE markers at 4 weeks post-thaw
- Pattern of marker-expression is characteristic of mature RPE cells (Figure 1)
- Expected morphology advances over time
- Robust functionality exhibited within weeks post-thaw:
- Increasing trans-epithelial electrical resistance (TEER) over time
- Phagocytotic activity (Figure 3)
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USER DOCS
Biosafety Document
iCell Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells Biosafety Document
Datasheet
iCell Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells
Quick Guide
iCell Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells
Safety Data Sheet
iCell Cell-Based Products Safety Data Sheet - Asia
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iCell Cell-Based Products Safety Data Sheet - Germany
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iCell Cell-Based Products Safety Data Sheet - North America
Performance Data
Phagocytic Activity
iCell Retinal Pigment Cells exhibit phagocytotic activity as shown by pHrodo™ Red-labeled bovine rod outer segments (nuclei, blue).
Figure 1: Phagocytosis
Figure 2: iCell Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells Are Pure and Functional
Purity and Function
(A, B) Immunostaining shows the expression of the mature RPE markers, BEST1 and CRALBP. (C) The cells phagocytose pHrodo™ Red-labeled bovine rod outer segments (nuclei, blue). (D) Flow cytometry measurements demonstrate a highly pure, differentiated population (PMEL17, TYRP1) that expresses mature markers (BEST1, CRALBP) after a few weeks in culture. (E) TEER values exceed 200Ω.
Pigmentation and Morphology Development
iCell Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells exhibit polygonal shape, become pigmented over time, and remain viable for an extended culture period (≥28 days).
Figure 3: Time Course of Culture Morphology and Pigmentation
Figure 4: iCell Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells at 31 Days
Monolayer Formation
ZO-1 immunostaining of tight junctions illuminates the formation of an organized monolayer of polygonal RPE cells (left panel). iCell Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells express the ion channel, bestrophin-1 (BEST1), a membrane protein found primarily in mature RPE cells (right panel).
Product Highlights
Easy to implement
iCell Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells are shipped cryopreserved with a Quick Guide to facilitate incorporating these cells into your research.
Homogenous and reproducible
Every batch of iCell Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells is qualified for purity and function to ensure reproducible results.
Highly pure
At thaw, >90% of iCell Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells express PMEL17 and TYPR1. At 4 weeks in culture, >80% express the mature RPE markers, BEST1 and CRALBP.
Functional
iCell Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells are differentiated from human iPS cells and recapitulate mature blood-retinal barrier function. These cells form tight junctions with TEER values exceeding 200Ω, become increasingly pigmented in culture, and phagocytose rod outer segments.