Microenvironment based optimization of retinal induction using CRISPR-CAS9 reporter pluripotent stem cells as an expandable source of retinal progenitors and photoreceptors.
Grant Award Details
Grant Type:
Grant Number:
DISC1-08683
Investigator(s):
Disease Focus:
Human Stem Cell Use:
Cell Line Generation:
Award Value:
$232,200
Status:
Closed
Progress Reports
Reporting Period:
Year 3
Grant Application Details
Application Title:
Microenvironment based optimization of retinal induction using CRISPR-CAS9 reporter pluripotent stem cells as an expandable source of retinal progenitors and photoreceptors.
Public Abstract:
Research Objective
To increase the efficiency of generating pure retinal progenitor cultures for use in transplantation and to probe general aspects of retinal development.
Impact
Our methods could increase the efficiency of obtaining transplantable patient specific induced pluripotent stem cell derived retinal cells for the treatment of blindness through cell replacement.
Major Proposed Activities
To increase the efficiency of generating pure retinal progenitor cultures for use in transplantation and to probe general aspects of retinal development.
Impact
Our methods could increase the efficiency of obtaining transplantable patient specific induced pluripotent stem cell derived retinal cells for the treatment of blindness through cell replacement.
Major Proposed Activities
- Make stem cell based early retinal reporters as tools for optimization.
- Optimize cell differentiation, focusing on hypoxia and diffusible factors.
Statement of Benefit to California:
California is already a leader in retinal stem cell research with great emphasis placed on transplantation of fetal retinal progenitors. These cells show great promise as a short term tool for cell replacement. The ultimate goal will be to use a patients own cells for cell replacement and for that to happen PSC technology needs to be further developed. Our work will bolster the work of other California scientists by providing them with new and improved methods for obtaining transplantable cells.