Can the differentiation kits be used for differentiation of pluripotent stem cells from other species than human?
We have not tested the differentiation kits on stem cells from other species.Stem Cell [...]
Which cell types make up the other 6% that are HNF4?-negative in the hiPS cell-derived hepatocytes?
This subpopulation is likely a mixture of other endodermal cells, but the exact composition is unknown. Stem Cell [...]
How pure can I expect the final population of hPS-derived hepatocytes to be?
On average, 94% of the cells on Day 21 and onwards are HNF4α-positive. For the remaining 6%, they are likely a mixture of other endodermal cells, but the exact composition is unknown. Stem Cell [...]
How pure can I expect the final population of definitive endoderm cells to be?
On average, 97% of the cells on Day 7 are Sox17-positive. Stem Cell [...]
If I have the Cellartis iPS Cell to Hepatocyte Differentiation System, do I need to purchase DEF-CS culture medium separately?
No, the Cellartis iPS Cell to Hepatocyte Differentiation System includes the Cellartis DEF-CS 100 Culture System, which contains enough DEF-CS culture medium to adapt your hPS cell line to DEF-CS and expand prior to differentiation. Stem Cell [...]
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