Generation of a human induced pluripotent stem cell line (YUCMi020-A) from peripheral blood mononuclear cells derived from a female with the Jr(a−) blood type

Abstract

The Jra antigen, the only antigen within the JR blood group system, is a high-prevalence red blood cell (RBC) antigen found in over 99 % of the global population. An induced pluripotent stem cell line (YUCMi020-A) was generated from peripheral blood drawn from a Jr(a−) phenotype individual, who was homozygous for a null mutation of ABCG2*01N.01 (rs72552713, c.376C>T; p.Gln126*). The generated line exhibited pluripotent characteristics and no chromosomal aberrations. This cell line will serve as a cell source, enabling us to produce RBCs with the Jr(a−) phenotype in vitro, which can be used for transfusing individuals with anti-Jra antibodies.