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Differentiation of neural precursors and dopaminergic neurons from human embryonic stem cells.
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) - 1 Jan 2010
Zhang Xiao-Qing, Zhang Su-Chun
Abstract excerpt
Directed differentiation of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) to a functional cell type, including neurons, is the foundation for application of hESCs. We describe here a reproducible, chemically defined protocol that allows directed differentiation of hESCs to nearly pure neuroectodermal cells and neurons. First, hESC colonies are detached from mouse fibroblast feeder layers and form aggregates to initiate the...
Topics
- Animals
- Cell Aggregation
- Cell Differentiation
- Coculture Techniques
- Culture Media, Serum-Free
- Dopamine
- Embryonic Stem Cells
- Humans
- Mesencephalon
- Mice
- Neurogenesis
