Stem Cell Research (Mar 2020)

YAP-depleted iPSC MUSIi012-A-2 maintained all normal stem cell characteristics

  • Chanchao Lorthongpanich,
  • Chuti Laowtammathron,
  • Nittaya Jiamvoraphong,
  • Pimonwan Srisook,
  • Pimjai Chingsuwanrote,
  • Phatchanat Klaihmon,
  • Nattaya Damkham,
  • Papussorn Terbto,
  • Supaporn Waeteekul,
  • Yaowalak U-pratya,
  • Surapol Issaragrisil

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 43

Abstract

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Yes-associated protein (YAP) is an important transcriptional coactivator in the Hippo signaling pathway. Using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, we established a stable YAP-knockdown (YAP-KD) induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) from the MUSIi012-A cell line. The YAP-KD iPSC MUSIi012-A-2 maintained the pluripotent phenotype, the ability to differentiate into all three embryonic germ layers, and it maintained the normal karyotype. Keywords: YAP, Hippo signaling pathway, iPSC