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  • Title: Three-dimensional early retinal progenitor 3D tissue constructs derived from human embryonic stem cells.
    Author: Nistor G, Seiler MJ, Yan F, Ferguson D, Keirstead HS.
    Journal: J Neurosci Methods; 2010 Jun 30; 190(1):63-70. PubMed ID: 20447416.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To develop three-dimensional (3D) constructs of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and early retina progenitor cells from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). METHODS: 3D tissue constructs were developed by culturing hESC-derived neural retinal progenitors in a matrix on top of hESC-derived RPE cells in a cell culture insert. An osmolarity gradient maintained the nutrition of the 3D cell constructs. Cross-sections through hESC-derived tissue constructs were characterized by immunohistochemistry for various transcription factors and cell markers. RESULTS: hESC-derived tissue constructs expressed transcription factors characteristic of retinal development, such as pax6, Otx2, Chx10, retinal RAX; Brn3b (necessary for differentiation of retinal ganglion cells); and crx and nrl (role in photoreceptor development). Many cells expressed neuronal markers including nestin, beta-tubulin and microtubule-associated proteins. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows for the first time that 3D early retinal progenitor tissue constructs can be derived from hESCs.
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